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Meeting Agenda
1. 6:00 Call to Order of Regular Meeting
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Comment Period
5. Approve Minutes
5.A. 2026-05-04 Minutes
6. Mary Gumke - Watford City Chamber Event Requests
  • Homefest (July 10 & 11)
  • Ribfest (August 14)
7. Annual Liquor License Renewal
8. Rough Rider Center Update
9. Golf Course Update
10. Police Department Report - Chief Jesse Wellen
11. Planning Commission
11.A. 2026-05-26 Agenda
2026-05-26 Minutes
11.A.1. Division of Land Application - Minor Plat - Simple Lot Split submitted by Patrick & Kori Berdahl (3403 14th St NW)
11.A.2. Land Use Application - Zone Change submitted by William Carlson
11.A.3. Division of Land Application -Subdivision Final Plat submitted by City of Watford City (Hunters Run Subdivision 4th Addition)
11.B. May Building Permits
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS/MINUTES
13. CHAIRMAN SANFORD COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. Cemetery
15. Street, Walks, Lights
15.A. 2026-05-12 Minutes 
16. Ambulance/Fire Department
17. Additions to Agenda
18. CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. Water, Sewer, Garbage
19.A. 2026-05-26 Minutes
20. JDA Report
21. Additions to Agenda
22. CHAIRMAN RENVILLE COMMITTEE REPORTS
23. Machinery and Equipment
24. Ordinance
25. Golf Course Board
26. LEC Joint Powers Board
27. McKenzie County Planning & Zoning
28. Additions to Agenda
29. CHAIRMAN SUTER COMMITTEE REPORTS
30. Building
30.A. 2026-05-26 Minutes
30.A.1. RRC HVAC Chiller Repair - HA Thompson and Sons - $11,880
31. Additions to Agenda
32. CHAIRMAN DEVLIN COMMITTEE REPORTS
33. Personnel
33.A. Annual Step Increases: David Tschetter 108-3; Brianna Chaffee 102-9; Chris Malone 101-5; Matt Earl 200-5.
33.B. 2026-05-26 Meeting Minutes
34. Ways, Means, Finance
34.A. 2026-05-26 Minutes
34.A.1. Vanguard Computer Systems Service Contract Renewal -  $50,500 ($10,100 annually) 5-year term
34.A.2. Softball Field Bid Opening - City Contribution
  • 1/2 base bid - GPT Funds
  • 1/2 maintenance building - naming right fund
34.A.3. Luxedo Projector Update - City Contribution
  • electrical cost (naming rights fund)
34.A.4. Rough Rider Center Bond Reserve Amount Renewal
  • renew 30 days
34.A.5. May GPT Transfers
34.A.6. Monthly Financials
  • Cash Report
  • Expenditure Report
  • Revenue Report
  • Monthly Report
35. Lodging Tax Committee
36. Public Technology
37. Airport
38. Home Rule Charter
39. Wolf Run Village Board
40. Additions to Agenda
41. CHAIRMAN BULZOMI COMMITTEE REPORTS
42. Roughrider Fund
42.A. 2026-05-28 Meeting Minutes
42.A.1. Reinvest Investment - $250,000 plus interest for 6 or 9 months (based on best rate available)
42.A.2. Enhancement Grants Round 2 - Approvals
42.A.3. Enhancement Grants Round 2 - Denials
42.A.4. Build Grant - Watford City Entrance Monuments - $256,000
43. Board of Health
44. Pest/Forestry/Vector
45. Franchise 
46. Additions to Agenda
47. STAFF REPORTS
48. Mayor
48.A. Board Appointments:
  • Vector Control Board (2-year term) - Chelsea Bulzomi & Lindsey Ybarra
  • Planning & Zoning Commission (5-year term) - Jesse Lawrence 
  • Planning & Zoning Commission (1-year unexpired term) - Justine Bentz
  • McKenzie County Library Board (3-year term) - Olivia Dwyer
  • Lodging Tax Committee (4-year term) - Katie Tschetter
  • Law Enforcement Center Joint Power Board (4-year term) - Bethany Devlin (need replacement for Lance Renville)
  • Rough Rider Center Governing Board (3-year term) - Curt Moen
48.B. Resolution No. 2026-11 Resolution Setting Bond for City Auditor
48.C. Appointment of City Council Policy - Adopted May 6, 2024
48.D. Recognition of Steve Sanford for 12 Years of Service on the City Council. 
49. City Administrator
49.A. RRC JPA Board Meeting 2026-05-27
49.A.1. 2026 JPA Amended and Restated Final 
49.A.2. 2026 Ground Maintenance Agreement
49.A.3. 2026 Major Systems Replacement and Overhaul Agreement (Major Users)
49.A.4. 2026 Major Systems Replacement and Overhaul Agreement (School District)
49.A.5. Quit Claim Deed
50. Superintendent of Public Works
51. City Engineer
51.A. Change Order No. 1 - Strata Corporation (2026 Concrete Repairs) - $-27,086.04
51.B. Pay Application No. 1 - Strata Corporation (2026 Concrete Repair) - $373,070.65
51.C. Change Order No. 2 - Martin Construction (Watford City 2025 WRRF Improvements) - $51,040
51.D. Task Order No. 63 - AE2S (WC Hunter's Run Repair and Completion Phase 2) -$44,160
51.E. Request to advertise Watford City Monument Signs
51.F. Approve CIP List dated 6-01-2026
51.G. Storm Drain Easement - Stenehjem Development
52. Community Development Department
53. City Attorney
53.A. Lawsuit Update - Treloar & Burke
53.B. Lawsuit Update - S. Fruchey (Speedy Cab)
54. NEW BUSINESS
55. APPROVAL OF BILLS
56. INFORMATION
56.A. 2027 County Budget Request Presentation - Tuesday, June 2nd - 10:15 a.m.
57. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Subject:
1. 6:00 Call to Order of Regular Meeting
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance 
Subject:
3. Approve Agenda
Subject:
4. Public Comment Period
Subject:
5. Approve Minutes
Subject:
5.A. 2026-05-04 Minutes
Subject:
6. Mary Gumke - Watford City Chamber Event Requests
  • Homefest (July 10 & 11)
  • Ribfest (August 14)
Subject:
7. Annual Liquor License Renewal
Subject:
8. Rough Rider Center Update
Subject:
9. Golf Course Update
Subject:
10. Police Department Report - Chief Jesse Wellen
Subject:
11. Planning Commission
Subject:
11.A. 2026-05-26 Agenda
2026-05-26 Minutes
Subject:
11.A.1. Division of Land Application - Minor Plat - Simple Lot Split submitted by Patrick & Kori Berdahl (3403 14th St NW)
Subject:
11.A.2. Land Use Application - Zone Change submitted by William Carlson
Subject:
11.A.3. Division of Land Application -Subdivision Final Plat submitted by City of Watford City (Hunters Run Subdivision 4th Addition)
Subject:
11.B. May Building Permits
Subject:
12. COMMITTEE REPORTS/MINUTES
Subject:
13. CHAIRMAN SANFORD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
14. Cemetery
Subject:
15. Street, Walks, Lights
Subject:
15.A. 2026-05-12 Minutes 
Subject:
16. Ambulance/Fire Department
Subject:
17. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
18. CHAIRMAN CHAVEZ COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
19. Water, Sewer, Garbage
Subject:
19.A. 2026-05-26 Minutes
Subject:
20. JDA Report
Subject:
21. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
22. CHAIRMAN RENVILLE COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
23. Machinery and Equipment
Subject:
24. Ordinance
Subject:
25. Golf Course Board
Subject:
26. LEC Joint Powers Board
Subject:
27. McKenzie County Planning & Zoning
Subject:
28. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
29. CHAIRMAN SUTER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
30. Building
Subject:
30.A. 2026-05-26 Minutes
Subject:
30.A.1. RRC HVAC Chiller Repair - HA Thompson and Sons - $11,880
Subject:
31. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
32. CHAIRMAN DEVLIN COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
33. Personnel
Subject:
33.A. Annual Step Increases: David Tschetter 108-3; Brianna Chaffee 102-9; Chris Malone 101-5; Matt Earl 200-5.
Subject:
33.B. 2026-05-26 Meeting Minutes
Subject:
34. Ways, Means, Finance
Subject:
34.A. 2026-05-26 Minutes
Subject:
34.A.1. Vanguard Computer Systems Service Contract Renewal -  $50,500 ($10,100 annually) 5-year term
Subject:
34.A.2. Softball Field Bid Opening - City Contribution
  • 1/2 base bid - GPT Funds
  • 1/2 maintenance building - naming right fund
Subject:
34.A.3. Luxedo Projector Update - City Contribution
  • electrical cost (naming rights fund)
Subject:
34.A.4. Rough Rider Center Bond Reserve Amount Renewal
  • renew 30 days
Subject:
34.A.5. May GPT Transfers
Subject:
34.A.6. Monthly Financials
  • Cash Report
  • Expenditure Report
  • Revenue Report
  • Monthly Report
Subject:
35. Lodging Tax Committee
Subject:
36. Public Technology
Subject:
37. Airport
Subject:
38. Home Rule Charter
Subject:
39. Wolf Run Village Board
Subject:
40. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
41. CHAIRMAN BULZOMI COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
42. Roughrider Fund
Subject:
42.A. 2026-05-28 Meeting Minutes
Subject:
42.A.1. Reinvest Investment - $250,000 plus interest for 6 or 9 months (based on best rate available)
Subject:
42.A.2. Enhancement Grants Round 2 - Approvals
Subject:
42.A.3. Enhancement Grants Round 2 - Denials
Subject:
42.A.4. Build Grant - Watford City Entrance Monuments - $256,000
Subject:
43. Board of Health
Subject:
44. Pest/Forestry/Vector
Subject:
45. Franchise 
Subject:
46. Additions to Agenda
Subject:
47. STAFF REPORTS
Subject:
48. Mayor
Subject:
48.A. Board Appointments:
  • Vector Control Board (2-year term) - Chelsea Bulzomi & Lindsey Ybarra
  • Planning & Zoning Commission (5-year term) - Jesse Lawrence 
  • Planning & Zoning Commission (1-year unexpired term) - Justine Bentz
  • McKenzie County Library Board (3-year term) - Olivia Dwyer
  • Lodging Tax Committee (4-year term) - Katie Tschetter
  • Law Enforcement Center Joint Power Board (4-year term) - Bethany Devlin (need replacement for Lance Renville)
  • Rough Rider Center Governing Board (3-year term) - Curt Moen
Subject:
48.B. Resolution No. 2026-11 Resolution Setting Bond for City Auditor
Subject:
48.C. Appointment of City Council Policy - Adopted May 6, 2024
Subject:
48.D. Recognition of Steve Sanford for 12 Years of Service on the City Council. 
Subject:
49. City Administrator
Subject:
49.A. RRC JPA Board Meeting 2026-05-27
Subject:
49.A.1. 2026 JPA Amended and Restated Final 
Subject:
49.A.2. 2026 Ground Maintenance Agreement
Subject:
49.A.3. 2026 Major Systems Replacement and Overhaul Agreement (Major Users)
Subject:
49.A.4. 2026 Major Systems Replacement and Overhaul Agreement (School District)
Subject:
49.A.5. Quit Claim Deed
Subject:
50. Superintendent of Public Works
Subject:
51. City Engineer
Subject:
51.A. Change Order No. 1 - Strata Corporation (2026 Concrete Repairs) - $-27,086.04
Subject:
51.B. Pay Application No. 1 - Strata Corporation (2026 Concrete Repair) - $373,070.65
Subject:
51.C. Change Order No. 2 - Martin Construction (Watford City 2025 WRRF Improvements) - $51,040
Subject:
51.D. Task Order No. 63 - AE2S (WC Hunter's Run Repair and Completion Phase 2) -$44,160
Subject:
51.E. Request to advertise Watford City Monument Signs
Subject:
51.F. Approve CIP List dated 6-01-2026
Subject:
51.G. Storm Drain Easement - Stenehjem Development
Subject:
52. Community Development Department
Subject:
53. City Attorney
Subject:
53.A. Lawsuit Update - Treloar & Burke
Subject:
53.B. Lawsuit Update - S. Fruchey (Speedy Cab)
Subject:
54. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
55. APPROVAL OF BILLS
Subject:
56. INFORMATION
Subject:
56.A. 2027 County Budget Request Presentation - Tuesday, June 2nd - 10:15 a.m.
Subject:
57. ADJOURNMENT

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