REGULAR MEETING

OF THE KILLDEER CITY COMMISSION

May 18th, 2026

Commission President Logan Wallace called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. The Commissioners present were Greg Nordsven, Cindy Hanson, Chris Fenstermaker, and Jeff Fair. Kelsey Dukart, Lyle Winkler, Dorvall Bedford, Chantel Swigart, Joe Rogers. Tyrel Brown, Christy Reems, Ryan Schleppenbach, Joe Hurt, Catherine Williams, Kenzie Robertson, Jonathan Avalos, and Mike Ybarra were among those present.

Commission President Logan Wallace asked the Commission and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Fenstermaker made the motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Fair. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Hanson moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. The consent agenda consisted of the minutes of the May 4 th , 2026 regular meeting, bills, financial statement, gaming site authorizations for the Killdeer Saddle Club at the Herald Bar and the Cobblestone Hotel, and gaming site authorizations for Ezra Barros Post #46 (Killdeer American Legion) at the Buckskin and at Ezra Barrows Post #46. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Fenstermaker made the motion to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-002 regarding Commission Salaries & Meeting Compensation, seconded by Commissioner Fair. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Hanson made the motion to approve posting the new Parks & Recreation Buildings & Grounds Assistant position for hire, seconded by Commissioner Fair. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Nordsven made the motion to approve the open position for Parks & Recreation for seasonal help, seconded by Commissioner Fair. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Fenstermaker made the motion to approve hiring Jenni Wallace for Parks & Recreation seasonal time work, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote, except Commission President Wallace, who abstained. M/C

Buildings & Grounds Supervisor Joe Hurt presented to the Commission solicited quotes for removing the concrete at 155 Central Ave S Lot 1, Block 5 Railroad 1st Addition. Quotes received for the full concrete removal were as follows: Cordova Construction for $7,245.00, Truchan Construction LLC for $4,000.00, Coyote Creek Fencing $11,850.00, and K&J Contractor LLC for $9,480.00.

Commissioner Nordsven made the motion to approve the quote from Truchan Construction LLC for $4,000.00, seconded by Commissioner Fair. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Fenstermaker made the motion to get additional quotes for the old fire hall gutter replacement work, seconded by Commissioner Hanson. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Fenstermaker made the motion to have City Engineer Kenzie Robertson look at adding curb and gutter to the east side of the old fire hall building, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Hanson made the motion to approve the quote from Associated Pool Builders for $62,472.00 for a high-efficiency pool heater, seconded by Commissioner Fair. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Hanson made the motion to approve free swimming for all age groups at the Killdeer Aquatics & Wellness Center from May 26th, 2026 through August 16th, 2026, seconded by Commissioner Fenstermaker. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Hanson made the motion to approve moving forward with a policy prohibiting video recording of others at the Aquatics & Wellness Center, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Police Chief Avalos discussed with the Commission the request to reside outside of city limits.

Commissioner Hanson made the motion to table the residency item, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Nordsven made the motion to ask for an offer for the full Killdeer Highlands available property, seconded by Commissioner Fenstermaker. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Commissioner Nordsven made the motion to table the discussion on the Lincoln St Drainage Repair Project bids until next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Fenstermaker. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

City Engineer Kenzie Robertson gave the Engineer’s Report and discussed various items and projects of interest, including the 2026 Killdeer Coat Seal Project and the Rodeo Ridge Streets Paving Project.

The Commission discussed having a special meeting on the North Prairie Addition on June 3rd, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Killdeer Aquatics & Wellness Center Manager Catherine Williams discussed items with the facility, including recent repairs and swim lessons.

Marketing & Communications Director Tyrel Brown discussed with the Commission the upcoming June 6 th 2026 Summer Kickoff Event, the July 1 st 250 Birthday Bash Drone Show, and various items related to the events.

Parks & Recreation Director Ryan Schleppenbach discussed with the Commission the director's report, flag football, youth football, and various items.

Commissioner Fenstermaker made the motion to approve the amended snow clearing agreement with Duane Wolfe regarding Lots 2,3,4, and 5, Block 21 in the HWBL Addition, contingent on property purchase, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. All voted aye on a roll call vote. M/C

Having no further business, Commissioner Fenstermaker moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Nordsven. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

The following bills were approved for payment:

22754

KILLDEER HIGHSCHOOL RODEO CLUB

$2,000.00

22755

2K ELECTRIC, LLC

$719.53

22756

ADVANCED ENGINEERING

$3,371.00

22757

AIRGAS USA, LLC

$144.75

22758

ASPEN CHIC DESIGNS

$13,000.00

22759

BLAKE JOHNSON

$1,000.00

22760

BOSCH LUMBER

$1,865.59

22761

BRAVERA BANK

$750.00

22762

BRONSONS MARKETPLACE

$241.45

22763

BROOKLYNN REISS

$229.30

22764

CATALIS, LLC

$1,067.42

22765

CITY OF DICKINSON

$5,786.40

22766

CONSOLIDATED TELCOM

$2,122.13

22767

DIRECTTV

$385.31

22768

DUNN COUNTY GOLF ASSOCIATION

$16,714.88

22769

FAIR REPAIR & SERVICE, LLC

$219.80

22770

GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT

$1,964.43

22771

HADEN THORMAHLEN

$239.10

22772

HIGHLANDS ENGINEERING PLLC

$55,841.25

22773

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT

$237.15

22774

JD FENCING, LLC

$5,625.00

22775

JE BUILDERS LLC

$93,278.32

22776

JUDITH TUHY

$800.00

22777

KILLDEER PARK DISTRICT

$496.51

22778

NDSU EXTENSION LEADERSHIP

$25.00

22779

NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT CO.

$40,680.00

22780

PRAIRIE AUTO PARTS

$1,592.56

22781

QUEEN CITY PLUMBING

$3,818.40

22782

RUDYS LOCK & KEY, LLC

$1,077.00

22783

SMART COMPUTERS & CONSULTING

$879.60

22784

SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

$3,562.84

22785

US BANK

$750.00

$260,484.72
Minutes are subject to review and revisions.

Logan Wallace, Commission President

Matt Oase, City Administrator

(Jun. 4, 2026)