City Commission Meeting - 3/3/2026 Tuesday, March 03, 2026 04:30 PM City Hall – 38 1st Street West Dickinson, ND 58601

Commissioners:

President: Scott Decker

Vice President: Robert Baer

Jason Fridrich

Joe Ridl

Russ Murphy

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

OPENING CEREMONIES: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.ORDER OF BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL

1. A.Resolution No: 08-2026

   Ordinance No:  1849

2.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.Approval of City Commission Meeting Minutes dated February 17, 2026 (Enc.)

   Presented by:  President Decker

   Consideration to approve

• CommissionMeeting02172026k.pdf (0.08 MB)

2. B.Approval of Accounts Payable, Commerce Bank and Checkbook (Enc.)

   Presented by:  President Decker

   Consideration to approve

• 02-26-26.pdf (0.28 MB)
• 2026 Manual Checks022626L.pdf (0.01 MB)
• 20260226080949119.pdf (0.31 MB)

3.ADMINISTRATION / FINANCE

1. A.Land Sale Purchase Agreement - Stark County and Armory/LEC (Enc.)

   Presented by: Administrator Dassinger

   Consideration to approve

• Purchase Agreement - Stark County.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Exhibit C - Dedicated Right of Way.pdf (0.19 MB)
• RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL AGREEMENT.pdf (0.14 MB)
• MOU for LEC 2.24.26.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Purchase Agreement w County - CMW 2.24.26 FINAL.Executed by County.pdf (0.31 MB)

2. B.City Attorney Contract  (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Administrator Dassinger

   Consideration to approve

• ADM.RepresentationAgmt.CityofDickinson.2026 (Flat Rate.CityAttorney.Only)-1.pdf (0.21 MB)
• City Attorney Contract Contract.pdf (0.14 MB)

3. C.Prosecution Attorney Contract  (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Administrator Dassinger

   Consideration to approve

• ADM.RepresentationAgmt.CityofDickinson.2026(Flat Rate.CityProsecutor.Only)-1.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Municipal Prosecutor Contract.pdf (0.14 MB)

4. D.Sales Tax - Call for Election of New Sales Tax (Enc.)

   Presented by:   Attorney Wenko and Administrator Dassinger

   Consideration to approve Resolution 

• Public Safety Tax - Call for Election.pdf (0.14 MB)
• FINAL.Ballot Measure.pdf (0.16 MB)
• FINAL.Ballot Measure-2.pdf (0.16 MB)
• FINAL.Notice of Special Election-4.pdf (0.14 MB)
• FINAL.JPA.Sales Tax-4.pdf (0.16 MB)
• FINAL.2025 Sales Tax Amendment Ordinance.pdf (0.06 MB)
• FINAL.Resolution to call for election.pdf (0.16 MB)

5. E.Sales Tax - Joint Powers Agreement - Stark County and City of Dickinson  (Enc.)

   Presented by:   Attorney Wenko and Administrator Dassinger

   Consideration to approve Resolution 

• Public Safety Tax JPA - Stark County.pdf (0.14 MB)
• FINAL.JPA.Sales Tax.pdf (0.16 MB)

6. F.Public Works Operation Evaluations Consultant (Enc.)

   Presented by: Administrator Dassinger

   Consideration to approve Contract

• Evaluation and Scope Outline 2.27.26.pdf (0.37 MB)
• PW Evaluation-1.pdf (0.02 MB)
• PW Cost Proposal - Revised 2.27-2.pdf (0.11 MB)

7. G.Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order Regarding Demolition of 45 7th Avenue West (Enc.)

   Presented by: City Attorney Wenko

   Consideration to approve

• CSC.Evenson.FoF(ProposedbyCity) (2)-1.pdf (0.25 MB)

8. H.2025 Year-End Unaudited Financial Report (Enc.)

   Presented by: Deputy City Administrator Carlson

• 2025YEunauditedFinancialsPP3.3.26.pdf (0.95 MB)
• Schedule of Fund Activity 2025-1.pdf (0.28 MB)
• 2025YEBudgetRecap-1.pdf (0.07 MB)

9. I.2025 Year-End Encumbrances and Amendments (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Deputy City Administrator Carlson

   Consideration to approve Resolution

• 2025PP Amendment&Encumbrances-1.pdf (0.36 MB)
• 2025EncumbranceAmendments-1.pdf (0.21 MB)
• budget amendment resolution.pdf (0.04 MB)

4.PUBLIC WORKS

1. A.Introduction of Brett Christensen - Water Reclamation Facility Manager

   Presented by:  Interim Public Works Director Waldo

• PW 3.3.26-2.pdf (1.68 MB)

2. B.Nova Fire Protection Contract (Enc.)

   Presented by:   Interim Public Works Director Waldo

   Consideration to approve Contract

• Nova Fire Protection Agreements 3.3.25-1.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Fire Protection Service Agreement.pdf (0.55 MB)

3. C.Landfill Scale Rental Agreement for Landfill (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Interim Public Works Director Waldo

   Consideration to approve Agreement

• Landfill Scale Rental Agreement Memo 3.3.26.pdf (0.13 MB)
• City of Dickinson Scale Lease-1.pdf (0.79 MB)

4. D.Hazardous Tree Removal

   Presented by:   Interim Public Works Director Waldo

   Consideration to approve Resolution No. _____

• Hazardous Tree Memo 3.3.26.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Hazardous Tree Resolution 2026.pdf (0.03 MB)

5. E.Rolloff Truck Bid Award  (Enc.)

   Presented by:   Interim Public Works Director Waldo

   Consideration to approve Bid

• Rolloff Truck Bid Award Memo 3.3.26.pdf (0.14 MB)

6. F.Farm Land Lease Renewal - (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Interim Public Works Director Waldo

   Consideration to approve

• Land Lease Memo 3.3.26.pdf (0.14 MB)
• farm lease-S16-T139N-R96W 111 acres adjacent to Fire Training Cemetery - CMW 1-16-24.pdf (0.02 MB)

5.PUBLIC SAFETY - FIRE

1. A.EMS Update

   Presented by: Chief Presnell

• City Commission EMS-1.pdf (3.51 MB)

6.PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE

7.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 

1. A.Chapter 62 - Rezoning Notice by Petition  (Enc.)

   Presented by:  City Planner Birchak

   Consideration to approve second reading and final passage of Ordinance No.  1848

• ZTA-003-2026 Vicinity Map.pdf (0.94 MB)
• ZTA-003-2026 Staff Report 02.04.2026 - DRAFT.pdf (0.11 MB)
• ZTA-003-2026 - Chapter 62 - Notice by Petition.pdf (0.02 MB)

2. B.Gate City Bank Dickinson Revitalization Program Annual Renewal (Enc.)

   Presented by:  City Planner Birchak

   Consideration to approve Renewal 

• Gate City Bank Revitalization Program Slides.pdf (2.44 MB)
• 2026 Revitalization Program Application_Dickinson.pdf (0.30 MB)

3. C.East Water Tank Bid Award (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Senior Engineer Keller

   Consideration to approve

• 202512 - East Water Tank - Vicinity Map.pdf (4.36 MB)
• 202512 - East Water Tank - Design Engineering - Staff Memo - 03032026.pdf (0.16 MB)
• 202512 - East Water Tank - Bartlett & West - Recommend Award Letter.pdf (0.22 MB)
• 202512 - East Water Tank Interior Coating - Maguire - Notice of Award.pdf (0.26 MB)

4. D.Various Transportation Structures Project Contract to SRF Consulting (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek
   Consideration to approve the Agreement 

• 202615 Various Roadway Structures Project CC Vicinity Map_030326.pdf (1.38 MB)
• 202615 Various Roadway Structures Contract Award CC Staff Memo_030326.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 202615 Various Roadway Structures 19516.00 Dickinson with attachments.pdf (0.32 MB)

5. E.202417 - 5th Street SE NDDOT Bid Award Contract (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek
   Consideration to approve the Contract

• 5th St SE CC Vicinity Map_030326.pdf (3.85 MB)
• 5th St SE NDDOT Bid Award CC Staff Memo 030326.pdf (0.10 MB)
• SU-5-983(068) City Agreement.pdf (0.23 MB)
• 20260227104818135.pdf (0.42 MB)

6. F.202417 - 5th Street SE NDDWR Grant Award (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek
   Consideration to approve Grant Award

• 5th St SE CC Vicinity Map_030326.pdf (3.85 MB)
• 5th St SE - Hwy 22 to 6th Ave SE DWR Agreement CC Staff Memo_030326.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Gov Memo Dickinson 5th Street Feb 2026 2.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Agreement Dickinson 5th Street SE Feb 2026.pdf (0.17 MB)

7. G.Resolution for Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Voluntary Special Assessment (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek
   Consideration to approve Resolution No.  _____

• Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Program 2026 Staff Memo_030326.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Sanitary Sewer and Water Service Improvement District Resolution.pdf (0.03 MB)

8. H.MSA Update with KLJ Engineering  (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek

   Consideration to approve MSA

• Master Service Agreement with KLJ Engineering CC Staff Memo 030326.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 2026_MSA_Dickinson_KLJ_unsigned.pdf (0.98 MB)

9. I.General Consulting Task Order to KLJ Engineering (Enc.)

   Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek
   Consideration to approve the Task Order

• KLJ Task Order General Services CC Staff Memo 030326.pdf (0.10 MB)
• KLJ Task Order 2604-10745_City of Dickinson_ General Services.pdf (0.82 MB)

10. J.Grant Writing Service Task Order Amendment to KLJ Engineering (Enc.)

    Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek
    Consideration to approve the Contract

• KLJ Task Order Grant Writing Services CC Staff Memo 030326.pdf (0.11 MB)
• KLJ Task Order 2604-10741_City of Dickinson Grant Writing 2026.pdf (0.47 MB)

11. K.Monthly Report  (Enc.)

    Presented by:  Engineer and Community   Development Director Skluzacek

• Engineering an Community Development Commission Presentation 030326.pdf (2.92 MB)

8.PUBLIC HEARING – 5:00 PM

1. A.Public Hearing - Chapter 62 -  Personal and Commercial  Vehicle Definitions (Enc.)

   Presented by:  City Planner Birchak

   Consideration to approve first reading of Ordinance No. ______

• ZTA-004-2026 Vicinity Map.pdf (0.94 MB)
• ZTA-004-2026 Staff Report 02.04.2026 - DRAFT.pdf (0.11 MB)
• ZTA-004-2026 - Chapter 62 - Vehicle Definitions.pdf (0.02 MB)

9.PUBLIC COMMENTS

10.COMMISSION COMMENTS

11.ADJOURNMENT

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