Matt Oase

The Commission meeting involved discussions regarding the potential acquisition of land associated with the Lone Wolfe Properties, specifically Lots 3, 4, and 5, and a portion of Lot 2 of Block 21 in the HWBL Addition. Following initial discussions regarding a prior offer of $450,000 for 2.5 acres, the Commission ultimately made a motion to offer $590,400 for the entire portion of Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 in Block 21. Discussions also touched upon including snow removal for the adjacent Napa property as part of the property offer negotiations.

The meeting included approval of the agenda and consent agenda items, which covered the minutes from the January 20th and January 29th meetings, and current bills. Discussion with the Killdeer Public School District Superintendent involved recreation programming, a potential Memorandum of Understanding, and updates on a new activities bus. The Commission approved providing indefinite free water/sewer/garbage services to the Dunn County Roundup Building, pending current ownership. A Buildings & Grounds report on structural engineering findings for the old fire hall, ambulance bay, and social services building led to a motion to finish cleaning the old fire hall and to revisit the teardown discussion at a future meeting. Discussions on property acquisitions included the Wolfe Properties offer, drawing up a conceptual plan for a Napa parking lot, approving a purchase agreement with CHI ST Alexius Health for a Roundup Mall parcel, and offering a price for the Hinrichs parcel. City Engineer updates detailed significant cost changes for the golf course chip seal project. A proposal for membership discounts for the Aquatics & Wellness facility was approved for several groups, including a 100% discount for City Commissioners. Marketing provided updates on the 250 Birthday Bash, including a drone show proposal, for which partial funding was approved contingent on Dunn County contribution. Funding was also approved for half the cost of inflatables for a community event. The Commission approved funding for the Dakota Street Drainage Project construction costs and the purchase of a Consolidated athletic event library. Updates were provided on Bronson's Marketplace, bathroom remodels planned for Lion's Park and Log Cabin Park, the DARE Program, and the soft opening of the Mountain View Shooting Complex. The Commission also approved moving forward with new city hall survey and civil engineering work, and to explore discount utility rates for seniors.

The meeting involved several key actions and discussions. The Commission approved Phase 1 of the wayfinding signage project, directing SRF Consulting to produce plan sheets for bidding. The possibility of holding a special meeting regarding the proposed Bronson's Marketplace grocery store location was established. A motion to table the purchase agreement with Wolfe Properties for land acquisition was approved. The Commission approved Highlands Engineering Task Orders for the 2026 Rodeo Ridge Street Project and authorized moving forward with Highlands Engineering for the Dakota Street Drainage Project and the Lincoln Street Drainage Project. The golf course parking lot was added to the city-wide 2026 Chip Seal project. Discussions were held regarding the buyout of the Aquatics & Wellness Center's software provider (Shapenet by Daxko) and the repair/replacement of the facility's sound system, with a quote from Caves being approved. Updates were provided on a public information meeting concerning the new grocery store and a proposal for a summer architectural student internship program. Approvals were granted for cost sharing related to a community event and for obtaining quotes for a sprinkler system at the old fire hall. Finally, the Commission discussed water rate correspondence from the Southwest Water Authority and approved an increase to the city water base rate, setting the new rate effective for February usage.

The Commission meeting focused on potential locations for a new Bronson's Marketplace grocery store, including the NDDOT location and the Wolfe Property along Gumbo Loop, directing staff to continue assisting the representatives in their search. The Commission discussed the offer of $450,000 for the Wolfe Property parcels, ultimately tabling the discussion and purchase agreement for further review. The Commission also addressed parcels at the Killdeer Roundup Mall, approving offers of $95,000 to CHI ST Alexius Health and $85,000 to Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing. A potential offer for the Hinrichs parcel was tabled pending review of the current lease agreement.

The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered minutes from previous meetings, bills, and the financial statement. Key actions involved tabling discussions regarding a request from the food pantry and quotes for the social services building teardown. The Commission approved a lease agreement with the Cowboy Golf Foundation for use of the old fire hall to house golf simulators. Discussion on a property lot sale counteroffer from Duane Wolfe was tabled. The Commission approved the hiring recommendations for two open group fitness instructor positions at the Aquatics and Wellness Center. Updates were provided on the tree lighting event, the upcoming City Holiday Meal, system updates, and library matters, including the appointment of a Commissioner as Library Board President. Bylaws and a Resolution and Statement of Intent for the Killdeer Community Development Advisory Board were approved. The 2026 Regular Commission Meeting Schedule Calendar was approved, and funding of $5,500 was approved for the upcoming 2026 Health Summit.