I-November 2014 CITYscan - North Dakota League of Cities

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Volume 82 ■ Issue 9
NOVEMBER 2014
Ser v i c e , A dvo ca cy, Lead ersh ip , Ed u c at io n & Su p p o rt
Annual
6 NDLC
Conference
Awards
IN TH IS
ISSU E
20 Ballot
Measures
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CITYScan is published 10 times yearly by the North Dakota League of Cities at 410 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504. Subscriptions are $20 per year. Advertising rates on application. Deadline for advertising and copy is the first of the preceding month. Permission to use any original article if credit given. Opinions expressed in articles
do not necessarily express the position taken by the North Dakota League of Cities.
Editor: Nicole Peske, NDLC
Advertising/Circulation: Rebecca Haag, NDLC
Design Director: Chelly Bosch, Elegant Designs
of Contents
Executive Director’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NDLC Annual Conference Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Golf Scramble Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Thank You Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Annual Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
NDLC Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
NDLC Business Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Conference Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MFOA-ND Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chiefs of Police Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ND Cares Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fall Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Art of Hosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Webinar Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Biennial Legislative Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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November Ballot Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Depicting the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ask NDLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exit Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ND Highway Hall of Honor Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Snow and Ice Control Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heat Up and Keep Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ND Heritage Center Grand Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Directory of ND City Officials Order Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Applause, Applause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Attorney General’s Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
League Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CityBeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hometown Homegrown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Bulletin Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
NDLC Executive Board 2014-2015
President: Larry Weil, City Planner, West Fargo • Vice President: Chuck Andrus, Council Member, South Heart • Past President: Kimberly Nunberg, City Auditor, Beach
Regional Executive Board Members
Diane Affeldt, City Auditor, Garrison; Katie Andersen, Mayor, Jamestown; Darrell Bjerke, Mayor, Beulah; Tate Cymbaluk, City Commissioner, Williston;
Jim Hatlelid, Council Member, Minot; JoyAnn Holsten, Council Member, Wing; Alisa Mitskog, City Council, Wahpeton; Anita Mjolhus, City Commissioner, Killdeer;
Kim Steffan, City Auditor, Ray; Fred Wangler, Council Member, Casselton; Chris West, Mayor, Grafton
NDLC Staff
Blake Crosby, Executive Director ([email protected]) • Jerry Hjelmstad, Deputy Director/Staff Attorney ([email protected])
Rebecca Haag, Member Services Manager ([email protected]) • Nicole Peske, Education Director ([email protected]) • Sarah Werner, Citizen Corps Coordinator ([email protected])
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MUNICIPAL
Calendar
Monthly - City auditor submits to the governing body of the city a monthly financial
statement showing revenues, expenditures, transfers and fund balances. (NDCC 40-16-04)
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
By November 1 – City auditor shall certify special assessments to the
county auditor. (NDCC 40-24-12)
December 24 – Dispensing of alcoholic beverages illegal after 6 p.m.
December 24 to 8 a.m. on December 26. (NDCC 5-02-05)
November 4 – Election Day (NDCC 16.1-13-01)
December 25 – Christmas Day – State holiday (NDCC 1-03-01)
November 11 – Veterans Day - State holiday (NDCC 1-03-01)
December 31 – The auditor of any city levying a tax for firemen’s
relief association shall turn over to the association all money collected
under the levy. (NDCC 57-15-43)
Fourth Thursday in November – Thanksgiving Day – State holiday –
(NDCC 1-03-01) Off-sale dispensing of alcoholic beverages illegal after 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. (NDCC 5-02-05)
View the Municipal Calendar at www.ndlc.org.
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Blake Crosby
[email protected]
Executive Director
A look ahead
At the end of the 2013 North Dakota legislative session, I was
talking with an individual who is retired but has worked during
the session for a number of years. I asked what they thought of
the session. The person replied, “too many politicians and too
few statesmen.” As the November elections are upon us, I think
it is important to ask yourself if you will vote
for a politician or a statesman. Will you
vote for someone who will work at
doing what is best for your city,
listen to the issues and stay the
course? Or, will you vote for
someone who will nod in
agreement with what you
say, vote the opposite and
claim they had no choice?
Will you vote for someone
who believes that the best local
decisions are made locally or that
the legislature knows best? You can make the difference.
There are eight measures appearing on the November 4th
ballot and in this issue you will find the official ballot language
for those measures. Please take the time to read the language and
know how you will vote before you walk into the booth as the
language can sometimes be confusing.
The League approved 5 new resolutions at the NDLC annual
business meeting in Minot. The two NDLC resolutions that
generated the most discussion were 2014-8, the Clean Water,
Wildlife and Parks Trust, and 2014-12, the Oil and Gas
Development Impact funds. You will note that the League
opposes the passage of initiated constitutional measure 5.
2014-12 is not part of any ballot measure but supports a
change in the distribution of the gross production tax so cities
can begin getting caught up on infrastructure and community
development needs. It will be a main topic during the session.
Mark your calendars for December 3. The League will host the
biennial legislative workshop at the ND Heritage Center. A draft
agenda is in this issue. Participants will have the opportunity
to sit in on the joint session at the Capitol to hear Governor
Dalrymple unveil his 2015-17 executive budget.
Congratulations and welcome aboard to new board members
Anita Mjolhus, Tate Cymbaluk, Jim Hatelid and Fred Wrangler.
It will be an exciting year for all the board members.
On a solemn note, the League lost a board member in
October due to complications from cancer. Tom Larson, city
manager, assessor and auditor for Park River will be remembered
for his tireless commitment to his city and the League. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his mother and brother.
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Larry Weil
2014-15 NDLC President
President’s perspective
It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve North Dakota
cities as League president this coming year. I have been fortunate
to have worked for cities over the past 35 years. It seems like
only a short time ago when I started to work with cities as an
intern planner while attending graduate school at NDSU from
1978-80. After graduating and working 1½ years for a regional
planning organization in Rochester, Minnesota, my family and I
moved to Williston to accept the planning challenges associated
with the oil boom in 1982 and then the bust in 1990. That
year my family and I looked for new opportunities with the city
of West Fargo and have made it our
home ever since.
The September NDLC Annual
Conference in Minot was tremendous.
The keynote speaker, Peter Kageyama,
provided insight on place-making
attractions that make cities special
and desirable places to be. The
sessions and speakers were exceptional,
providing a wealth of information to
absorb and contemplate how to apply
to our personal lives and at work.
The exhibitors provided information
and examples of their products which
benefit our communities. Also, there were social events like
the welcome reception, golf, “Back to the Beatles” dinner
and entertainment, awards luncheon and president’s dinner,
which provided opportunities to network with other elected
or appointed officials. We learned much from our colleagues
while developing lasting relationships valuable to effectively
perform our duties. I would like to take this opportunity
to thank the city of Minot, Grand Hotel personnel and
conference sponsors who contributed greatly in making the
conference a success.
North Dakota communities across the state are facing
many issues. Upgrading infrastructure or adding new
infrastructure is a common problem facing
many communities. Another is addressing
the opportunities and challenges of growth.
Many smaller communities have not faced
growth issues in decades and need assistance to
plan for desired development patterns, capital
improvements programming and developing
financing alternatives. Other cities are
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experiencing truck traffic like they have never seen before. Many
communities are faced with housing shortages, high housing
costs and alternate housing forms like man camps and RV camps
with additional implications on local services. It is very important
for cities to communicate issues and needs to local legislators,
the League and state officials. With the upcoming legislative
session, there is an opportunity for the state legislature to better
understand local issues and hopefully approve courses of action
to help communities more effectively address them.
In October, we lost a true public servant, fellow NDLC
board member and friend. Tom Larson
lost his fight against cancer, though he
remained committed to perform his duties
to the very end. Tom served the city of
Park River in various capacities for over
30 years. He served on the city council
for 10 years. He oversaw an eight-cityowned refuse collection service and was
the business manager for the development
corporation-owned movie theater. Tom
managed the city endowment fund, served
as the city building inspector, was the city
assessor for two cities, managed
the city-owned electric company
and applied for various grants to
improve city services. He served
on boards for Northern Municipal
Power Agency, Minnkota Power,
North Dakota League of Cities and
North Dakota Insurance Reserve
Fund. He volunteered with the
local fire department and organized,
attended and took meeting minutes
for the joint water board, sales
tax committee, local development
corporation and city council. Tom
was woven into the fabric of the
city of Park River and was able to
accomplish so many things. Tom was
a public servant in its truest sense.
Certainly, his sense of humor was
known by people who got to know
him. He will be so missed by his
family, colleagues and friends.
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Minot
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NDLC 84th Annual
Conference awards
Milnor named 2014 City of the Year
At the NDLC annual conerence in Minot, League president and West Fargo city planner,
Larry Weil, listed Milnor’s many accomplishments over the past few years. They include: a
renaissance zone with 44 completed projects and 6 in progress, a 5,000 square ft. child care
center scheduled to open in 2015, a 16,000 square ft. community center paid off early and
seven new main street businesses.The city annexed 24 acres
for an industrial park which now includes a new veterinary
clinic. The park district added new recreational facilities and
a Safe Routes to Schools grant replaced sidewalls, put in nine
crosswalks and was used to install six handicap ramps. Future
plans include a walking path, additional softball diamonds and
a subdivision for more housing.
Carol Peterson, economic development coordinator,
accepted the award saying, “We want to thank the League of Cities for their recognition of Milnor’s
accomplishments. Our community has worked hard to bring in new businesses and improve our town.”
The City of the Year award was established in 1984 to recognize North Dakota cities for the quality,
number and extent of activities undertaken in the community.
Outstanding City Elected Official for 2014
Gene Jackson, was named the 2014 Outstanding City Elected Official at the annual
conference Sept. 27 in Minot.
Gene has served as a city commissioner for 16 years in the second fastest growing small town
in the United States and has been the commission’s vice-president since 2010. His service to
the community began with involvement in the Chamber of Commerce, Dickinson schools, the
Development Corporation, professional affiliations and other community and church related
organizations.
“My past years of familiarity with the League make me even more appreciative of how special
this recognition is. Most city commissioners and councilman are doing their jobs simply
because they have heartfelt feelings for their communities. My involvement with Dickinson is
no different.”
Gene has helped the city sort through hundreds of plats, zoning and rezoning requests, and weighed in on annexations representing
thousands of acres. His insight and thoughts have insured Dickinson’s quality of place will be preserved for the next generation.
The Outstanding City Elected Official award was established by the League to honor an individual’s accomplishments and the
quality of service as a city official.
Join us next year for the NDLC Annual Conference
September 24-26, 2015 • Holiday Inn, Fargo
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Outstanding City Employee Awards for 2014
Jim Brownlee, city administrator of West Fargo, was named a recipient of the 2014
Outstanding City Employee award at the annual conference in Minot.
Jim has served West Fargo for 12 years during which the city has doubled in size. The rapid
growth led to many new projects. He oversaw moving the library to an old school, saving the
city millions of dollars. He did the same with the public works building, again saving millions of
dollars. He also helped businesses through a difficult major street reconstruction project.
He keeps the city commission informed and his ability to work with people has helped him
accomplish much for the city.
In accepting his award, Jim said, “I am deeply honored to receive the Outstanding City
Employee award. The credit for this award is shared with the outstanding staff of the city of West
Fargo and a great city commission, with which I have the pleasure of working with daily.”
Tom Larson, business manager for Park River, was named a recipient of the 2014 North Dakota League of Cities Outstanding
City Employee at the annual conference Sept. 27 in Minot.
In Tom’s 30 years with the city he was on the city council for 10 years, served on the centennial committee, and helped organize the
city’s 125th celebration as well as annual 4th of July celebrations.
He oversaw an eight city-owned refuse collection service, was business manager for the development corporation owned movie
theatre, managed the city endowment fund and the city owned electric company and served as city building inspector.
During his tenure, the city changed water supply from surface to ground water, updated the water treatment facility, backed the
development of senior housing and a 22 unit housing development and completed major paving projects and a new water tower.
Accepting the award on Tom’s behalf was Ann Berg, city auditor for the city of Park River. Tom lost his battle with cancer in
October.
Kevin Mayer, public works director for Casselton, was named a recipient of the 2014 North
Dakota League of Cities Outstanding City Employee.
Kevin has served Casselton for over 24 years. He is known for his attention to detail and is
always available to the public to the point of personally taking care of individual concerns.
He stays up-to-date on his duties by regularly attending training sessions on water, sewer,
hazardous waste, emergency preparedness and public safety. He is a member of the State
Emergency Response Commission.
His commitment to Casselton is demonstrated by his keeping in touch with the city even while
serving in Iraq for a year. He retired from the Army National Guard after 30 years of service.
The Outstanding City Employee award was established by the League to recognize an
individual’s accomplishments and the length and quality of service as a city employee.
2014 NDLC Golf Scramble held
The golf scramble at the North Dakota League of Cities annual conference was held on Friday, September 26, 2014. Sixty golfers
participated in the event at the Souris Valley Golf Course in Minot. Special thanks to Jeff Balentine, former Chief of Police in Minot,
for his management of the event.
Members of the first place team were Mike Dora and Aaron Lauinger of Ulteig Engineers and Bonnie Meiers and Monte Meiers
of Williston. The second place team was composed of Kyle Meyer of Moore Engineering and Sharon Lipsh, Chris Lipsh, Nick
Ziegelmann, and Don Hutson of Grafton.
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Conference Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund
Ackerman-Estvold
AE2S/AE2S Nexus
Bush Foundation
KLJ
Houston Engineering, Inc.
Midcontinent Communications
Stantec
Widseth Smith Nolting
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Black Mountain Software, Inc.
Dougherty & Co.
HDR Engineering
Interstate Engineering
Minot Convention & Visitors Bureau
Moore Engeering
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
TrueNorth Steel
Ulteig
Wold Engineering, P.C.
Apex Engineering Group
Arntson Stewart Wegner PC
EAPC Architects Engineers
Grand Hotel
MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Northern Improvement
Otter Tail Power Company
T&R Electric Supply Co., Inc.
Xcel Energy
Silver Sponsors
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League hosts annual business meeting
Delegates to the annual business session of the North Dakota
League of Cities on Saturday, September 27, approved 24
resolutions.
Resolutions one through six and continuing resolutions
A through L, as published in the September-October issue
of CITYScan, were approved at the meeting in Minot. Also
approved were resolution seven to thank
the City of Minot for hosting an excellent
annual conference, resolution eight to
oppose the constitutional amendment
to establish the clean water, wildlife, and
parks trust (measure 5), resolution nine to
support a plan for full funding of the North
Dakota Public Employees Retirement System, resolution
10 to support efforts to make funds from a state disaster
relief fund available to local jurisdictions, resolution 11 to
support increased state funding for local law enforcement needs,
and resolution 12 to support a change in the formula for the
distribution of the oil and gas gross production tax to increase
the local share.
Delegates also elected new executive board members at the
business session. Larry Weil, planning director for the city of
West Fargo, was elected president and Chuck Andrus, council
member from South Heart, was elected vice-president. Elected
to two-year terms on the board were City Commissioner Tate
Cymbaluk of Williston, Council Member Jim Hatlelid of Minot,
Mayor Chris West of Grafton, Council Member Fred Wangler
of Casselton, Council Member JoyAnn Holsten of Wing,
and Commissioner Anita Mjolhus of Killdeer.
Other board members are Past President
Kimberly Nunberg, City Auditor of Beach,
City Auditor Kimberly Steffan of Ray, City
Auditor Diane Affeldt of Garrison, Council
Member Alisa Mitskog of Wahpeton, Mayor Katie
Andersen of Jamestown, and Mayor Darrell Bjerke
of Beulah. Concluding their service on the League board were
City Commissioner Brad Bekkedahl of Williston and Council
Member Dean Frantsvog of Minot. Brad Wimmer, former city
commissioner of Fargo, and Ed McConnell, former mayor of
Casselton, completed their board service in June.
Strong.
Dynamic.
Cities.
Place these North Dakota
cities in order by population,
smallest to largest (2010 census).
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Ellendale, Gladstone,
Killdeer, Lisbon,
Park River
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Meet the NDLC leadership team
2014-2015 Executive Board
Larry Weil, president of the NDLC is the
director of planning and community
development for West Fargo. He is active
with the North Dakota Planning
Association, Western Planning Resources,
Western Central Chapter American
Planning Association, Western Planner
Journal Editorial Board, St. Andrew Lutheran Church
and West Fargo Exchange Club. Larry served in the Peace
Corps from 1975-1978. He represents cities over 2,500
in the southeast region.
Chuck Andrus, vice president of the
NDLC, serves on the South Heart City
Council where he holds the emergency
services portfolio. He is on the board of
directors for the South Heart Fire District,
a member of the Stark County Local
Emergency Planning Coalition and the
Stark County Disaster Coalition. Chuck is a member of
the St. Mary’s Church Parish Council and has served on
various advisory committees for the South Heart Public
School. He and his wife have four children and are
owners of the Buffalo Gap Gift Shop & Stitchery in
Medora. Andrus is employed by Reiten Broadcasting and
represents cities under 2,500 in the southwest region.
Kimberly Nunberg, past president of the
NDLC, has served as city auditor for Beach
since 1994, is past president of the
Municipal Finance Officers AssociationND, the Beach Area Chamber of
Commerce and Prairie West Development
Foundation. Nunberg is a trustee of the
Beach School District. In 2000 she received the League’s
Outstanding City Employee of the Year award and in
2005 received the Community Leadership Award from the
North Dakota Chamber of Commerce. Nunberg is an
active member of the Rural Leadership North Dakota
Alumni Association.
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Diane Affeldt, Garrison’s city auditor, for 35+
years, has been active with Municipal Finance
Officers Association-ND and is the current
president. She has been secretary-treasurer of
the Chamber of Commerce for 30 years and is
entertainment committee chair for Garrison’s
annual Dickens Festival. Affeldt has achieved
the 110% level in the League’s Leadership Training Program,
and also serves as a mentor to new city officials. She represents
cities under 2,500 in the north central region. Katie Andersen was elected mayor of
Jamestown in 2010. She graduated from
Jamestown High School and then from South
Dakota State University with a political science
degree. Andersen worked for the South Dakota
legislature’s appropriations committee, is a
downtown business owner and a licensed real
estate agent. She represents cities over 2,500 in the south
central region.
Darrell Bjerke served on the Beulah City
Council for 24 years and is currently in his
second term as mayor. He is a past president of
the Chamber of Commerce, Knife River Care
Center Foundation, and Zion Lutheran Church
Council. Bjerke also served on the boards of
Mercer-Oliver Health Services, Western ELCA
Trust Fund and the Sakakawea Medical Center. Bjerke
represents cities over 2,500 in the southwest region.
Tate Cymbaluk has served as city
commissioner in Williston since 2010 and
represents cities over 2,500 in the northwest
region. Tate serves on the Williams County
Planning and Zoning Commission and was
appointed as chairperson for that commission
in 2012. He serves on local boards including
United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Williston Economic
Development and First Lutheran Church Council. As a real
estate broker, Tate has received state and national recognition,
has served as state president of the ND Association of Realtors
and been appointed from the National Association of Realtors
as political coordinator to former Senator Byron Dorgan and
to current Senator John Hoeven.
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James P. (Jim) Hatlelid, Alderman 3rd
Ward in Minot, represents cities over 2,500
in the north central region. Jim was first
elected to fill an unexpired term in 1981. He
retired in 2004 and was elected again in
2008. Hatlelid has served on several
committees including the airport committee
where he has been chairman since 1982, with the exception
of a four-year hiatus from 2004-2008.
JoyAnn Holsten has served Wing as a council member for more than a decade. She
coordinates two blood drives each year for the Wing ambulance squad and is a libarary
assistant at the Wing Public School. Holsten
is active in the VFW Auxiliary and her church and represents cities under 2,500 in
the south central region.
Alisa Mitskog, council president, has served
on the Wahpeton City Council since 2001.
She is chair of the Wahpeton Economic
Development Commission, past-president of
the Chamber of Commerce, a board member
of the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Community
Foundation and owns Valley Spine Center.
Mitskog represents cities over 2,500 in the southeast region.
Anita Mjolhus has served as city
commissioner in Killdeer since 2006 and for
several years has been on the board of the
Dunn County Job Development Authority
(JDA). Anita has reached the Leader level in
NDLC’s Leadership Training Program and in
2012 received the Outstanding Business
Achievement Award from the city of Killdeer, Killdeer
Chamber of Commerce and Dunn County JDA for her
business, Anita’s Collectibles & Packaging. Anita represents
cities under 2,500 in the southwest region.
Kimberly Steffan serves the city of Ray as city
auditor, municipal court clerk, park district
clerk, planning and zoning clerk, and is also a
certified water operator for the city. She serves
on the Williams County Planning and Zoning
Commission and was recently appointed to the
board of Municipal Finance Officers
Association-ND. Steffan represents cities under 2,500 in the
northwest region.
Chris West represents cities over 2,500 in the
northeast region. West served on the Grafton
city council for six years and has served as
Grafton’s mayor since 2010. Chris has owned
his own business since 2002, and has been an
Optimist member and volunteers where
needed. West and his wife have two children.
Fred Wangler is a council member in Casselton and
represents cities under 2,500 in the southeast region.
For more information about the Business Associate program, contact Becky Haag at 701-223-3518 ([email protected]).
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The designation of Business Associate does not imply League endorsement
or certification of quality. Business Associates are able to use the NDLC
Business Associate logo, receive complimentary copies of League publications, receive discounted advertising and
exhibit rates and be listed on the League’s website as well as a listing in each issue of CITYScan.
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• Ackerman-Estvold Engineering
• AE2S
• AE2S Nexus
• AMKO Advisors
• Banyon Data Systems
• Bismarck-Mandan CVB
• Black Mountain Software, Inc.
• Brady Martz & Associates, P.C.
• Dougherty & Co.
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Our Business Associate program helps businesses learn more about
the municipal marketplace and better serve the needs of North Dakota
cities. The financial support of Business Associates assists the League with
educational programs and special projects.
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• Eide Bailly, LLP
• HDR Engineering
• Downtown Business Assoc. of Bismarck
• Houston Engineering, Inc.
• Interstate Engineering
• KLJ
• Midcontinent Communications
• Missouri River Energy Services
• Moore Engineering, Inc.
• ND Insurance Reserve Fund
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ND Rural Water Systems Assoc.
SRF Consulting
Stantec
Titan Machinery
TrueNorth Steel
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Municipal Finance
Officers meet
The Municipal Finance Officers Association of North Dakota
held their annual business meeting on Thursday, September 25,
during the 2014 annual conference of the NDLC in Minot.
The following are the new MFOA officers:
President: Diane Affeldt, Garrison
Past President: Penny Nostdahl, Bottineau
1st Vice President: Sherry Morris, Harwood
2nd Vice President: Jason Vaagen, Surrey
Public Relations: Anita Trana, Granville
Secretary/Treasurer: Sheila Klevgard, Casselton
NW Director: Kim Steffan, Ray; Alternate: Diane Fugere,
Burlington
NE Director: Mae Murphy, Rolla; Alternate: Donna
Zeltinger, Glenburn
SW Director: Becky Dollinger, Center; Alternate: Peggy
Allen, Bowman
SE Director: Mary Hinschberger, Mapleton; Alternate:
April Haring, Oakes
Chiefs of Police meet at
NDLC conference
The North Dakota Chiefs of Police Association met at the
Grand Hotel in Minot on September 25, 2014, in conjunction
with the annual conference of the North Dakota League of
Cities. Officers for the association are elected for two year terms
in September of the odd-numbered years.
Current officers are:
President – Chief Keith Schroeder, Devils Lake
1st Vice President – Chief Michael Frannea, Ellendale
2nd Vice President – Chief Jason Olson, Minot
3rd Vice President – Chief John Rose, Rugby
Secretary/Treasurer – Chief Dennis Bullinger, Mandan
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[email protected]
Member Services Manager
First Lady Betsy Dalrymple introduced the ND Cares Coalition to North Dakota League of Cities members at
our annual conference in Minot in September. Read on to learn about the coalition’s continuing efforts to support
North Dakota’s military families and for contact information to inquire how your community can be involved.
ND Cares Coalition
By First Lady Betsy Dalrymple
Mission: Strengthening an Accessible,
Seamless Network of Support for Service
Members, Veterans, Families, and Survivors
The ND Cares Coalition is comprised of a growing team of more than 45 military
and civilian professionals throughout North Dakota. Coalition members share a
common interest in strengthening an accessible network of support across the state.
The coalition is not a service provider, but represents a broad spectrum of programs
and providers whose work touches the lives of service members, veterans, families
and survivors. Behavioral health is the focus of ND Cares, as these problems are farreaching and take an enormous toll on individuals, their families, communities and
the broader society. I serve as chair of ND Cares, with Connie Sprynczynatyk and
Kathleen Wrigley acting as co-chairs.
A next step for the ND Cares Coalition is to launch the ND Cares Community
Program. This program would be the
state version of First Lady Michelle
Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining
Community Forces initiative and serve
as a continuation of the ND Military
Community Covenant.
We are in the beginning stages of
creating this program and want every city
in our state, no matter how small or large,
to be able to participate in this program.
For more information or to serve on the ND Cares Community advisory committee,
please contact Program Coordinator Joan Bentz at 701-333-2297 or [email protected].
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In memoriam
Thomas D. Larson, age 57 of Park River, ND passed
away on Friday, October 03, 2014 at First Care Health
Center of Park River after a courageous battle with
cancer.
Thomas Dean Larson was born December 19,
1956 in Park River, ND the son of James A. and
Lorene (Whitesides) Larson. He graduated from Park
River High School in 1975 and graduated from the
University of North Dakota in 1981 with a degree in business administration.
He returned to Park River and operated Larson Chevrolet with his brother Bill.
In 1991 he became the city manager, assessor and auditor for the city of Park
River. He held this position until his death.
Tom was a member of the Park River Federated Church, Park River City
Council, Park River Volunteer Fire Department and the Park River Commercial
Club. He served on the ND League of Cities board, the North Dakota
Insurance Reservce Fund board, and was a member of the board of Minnkota
Power. He was very fond of fine dining and traveling, especially cruises.
Tom is survived by his mother, Lorene Whitesides Larson, Park River, ND,
and brother, William J. (Jeanette) Larson, Park River, ND. He was preceded in
death by his father, James, infant brother, John Robert and grandparents; Ole P.
& Mabel Larson and George W. & Anna Marie Whitesides.
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When is it? The workshop begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18 and ends at 3 p.m.
Thursday, November 20. All events take place at the Kelly Inn in Bismarck.
Registration: $200 fee (includes all workshop materials and
breakfast, lunch and snacks each day). While Art of Hosting
typically requires tuition of $600 or more, the North Dakota
League of Cities is able to offer the training at $200, thanks to
support from the Bush Foundation. The application deadline is November 7, 2014. Apply
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Participate in valuable League training
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Interested in a topic but the date doesn’t
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Register for webinars at www.ndlc.org/events
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November 13, 10-11 a.m.
Ordinances: Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
(Jerry Hjelmstad, League Staff Attorney)
Being responsible for laws is bound to make an official a little
nervous. Join Jerry Hjelmstad, League staff attorney, in a
discussion on how to create ordinances that are effective and
able to be enforced.
Registration: $30 per person (Participants will be billed after the
webinar. Attendees from entities insured with the North Dakota
Insurance Reserve Fund will receive a 50 percent discount.)
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December 11, 10-11 a.m.
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Join Robert’s Rules guru, Dean Aakre, as he breaks down
parliamentary procedure and explains this popular style of
meeting management. Bring your toughest questions, and he’ll
help you gain confidence and ability in parliamentary procedure.
Registration: $30 per person (Participants will be billed after the
webinar. Attendees from entities insured with the North Dakota
Insurance Reserve Fund will receive a 50 percent discount.)
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Boring Into Your Bottom Line – The Emerald Ash Borer Threat
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Emerald ash borer is creeping toward us. Learn how to mitigate
this pending forestry disaster and prepare for the aftermath.
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Workshop
NDLC Biennial Legislative Workshop
December 3, 2014 • North Dakota Heritage Center, Bismarck
You are invited to attend the ND League of Cities Biennial
Legislative Workshop on December 3, 2014 at the North Dakota
Heritage Center. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the event
will wrap up around 3:30 p.m. The workshop will include a
working lunch with the opportunity to voice your city’s legislative
concerns. This workshop is open to all elected and appointed
city and park district officials.
• Visit the House Chamber to hear the unveiling of
Governor Dalrymple’s budget address.
• Learn from a lobbyist with over 38 years of experience
how to follow the legislative process, track legislation
and effectively communicate with legislators.
• Gather information from the tax commissioner’s office
on property tax reform, the work of the Governor’s Task
Force and a look at a uniform property tax statement.
• Hear an explanation on the proposal for “surge funding”
and the proposed change in the distribution formula for
the gross production tax.
• Discuss the impact of the state water commission’s new
cost-share policy.
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• Review bill drafts passed out of interim committees that
will affect cities.
The registration fee for this one-day workshop is $35.
Register online at www.ndlc.org/lw.
Rooms are available for the night of December 2 at the Radisson Hotel Bismarck, 605 E Broadway Ave., by calling 701-255-6000
Ask for the NDLC room block. The room block will be released November 15.
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Official ballot language for measures
appearing on the November election ballot
Constitutional Measure No. 1 (Senate Concurrent
Resolution No. 4009, 2013 Session Laws, Ch. 519)
This constitutional measure would create and enact a new
section to Article I of the North Dakota Constitution stating,
“The inalienable right to life of every human being at any stage
of development must be recognized and protected.”
YES – means you approve the measure stated above.
NO – means you reject the measure stated above.
Constitutional Measure No. 2 (House Concurrent
section to Article X of the North Dakota Constitution stating,
“The state and any county, township, city, or any other political
subdivision of the state may not impose any mortgage taxes or
any sales or transfer taxes on the mortgage or transfer of real
property.”
YES – means you approve the measure stated above.
NO – means you reject the measure stated above.
section to Article VIII of the North Dakota Constitution
creating a three-member commission of higher education,
effective July 1, 2015, with full executive responsibility for the
management and operation of the North Dakota university
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system. The measure would repeal Section 6 of Article VIII
of the Constitution relating to the current eight-member state
board of higher education. Members of the new commission
would be appointed by the Governor to four year terms from a
list of nominees provided by a special committee, and would be
subject to confirmation by the Senate. One of the commissioners
must possess leadership experience in a private sector business,
industry, or service and one member, at the time of appointment,
must hold a professional position within the higher education
sector. The commissioners could be reappointed to three
consecutive terms.
YES – means you approve the measure summarized above.
NO – means you reject the measure summarized above.
This constitutional measure would amend and reenact section
2 of Article III of the North Dakota Constitution. This measure
would require that initiated measures that are estimated to
have a significant fiscal impact must be placed on the general
election ballot. The measure would also prohibit the approval for
circulation of any petition to initiate a constitutional amendment
that would make a direct appropriation of public funds for a
specific purpose or require the legislative assembly to appropriate
funds for a specific purpose.
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Initiated Constitutional Measure No. 5
Initiated Statutory Measure No. 6
This initiated measure would add a new section to Article X
of the North Dakota Constitution creating the Clean Water,
Wildlife, and Parks Trust (the “Trust”) and the Clean Water,
Wildlife, and Parks Fund (the “Fund”) to be financed by five
percent of the revenues from the State’s share of oil extraction
taxes. Ten percent of that amount of annual revenues would
be deposited in the Trust with the principal invested by the
State Investment Board; the earnings from the Trust would be
transferred to the Fund to be spent on programs after January
1, 2019. Ninety percent of the annual revenues would be
deposited into the Fund to be used to make grants to public and
private groups to aid water quality, natural flood control, fish
and wildlife habitat, parks and outdoor recreation areas, access
for hunting and fishing, the acquisition of land for parks, and
outdoor education for children. The Fund would be governed
by a Clean Water, Wildlife, and Parks Commission comprised
of the governor, attorney general, and agriculture commissioner.
A thirteen-member Citizen Accountability Board would be
appointed for three-year terms to review grant applications and
make recommendations to the Commission. Every twenty-five
years, the people would vote on the question of whether to
continue the financing from the oil extraction taxes.
This initiated measure would amend section 14-09-06.2 of the
North Dakota Century Code to create a presumption that each
parent is a fit parent and entitled to be awarded equal parental
rights and responsibilities by a court unless there is clear and
convincing evidence to the contrary; the measure would also
provide a definition of equal parenting time.
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This initiated measure would amend section 43-15-35 of the
North Dakota Century Code. It would repeal the requirement
that an applicant for a permit to operate a pharmacy must be
a licensed pharmacist, a business entity controlled by licensed
pharmacists, a hospital pharmacy, or a postgraduate medical
residency program.
This initiated measure would amend section 15.1-06-03 of the
North Dakota Century Code to require school classes to begin
after Labor Day.
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Ad paid for by the North Dakota League of Cities, Blake Crosby, Executive Director
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Depicting the past
By Kathleen Leinen, Wahpeton Daily News It took roughly 850 hours, 60
McCann will make a legend to give
gallons and 40 quarts of paint
hints as to their locations, but he
to cover a 135-foot-long mural
is hoping people will research the
representing Wahpeton’s past.
city’s past and see the importance
For artist Shawn McCann, it
of each buried object. For example,
was bittersweet signing his name
sturgeons once swam in the nearby
to the mural, located on Fourth
river, he said. A fact he didn’t know
Street, just off Dakota Avenue in
until he began working on this
Wahpeton.
mural. The rare fringed orchid is
“It’s been a blast to hear the
the white flower blooming amid the
stories of people who stopped by
prairie grass, he told onlookers.
to talk about the mural,” he told
The mural itself was made
Wahpeton Mayor Meryl Hansey.
possible through a grant from the
“Some people that I’ve talked to
National Endowment for the Arts.
remember performing at the old
The Our Town grant was secured
Opera House.”
through Lise Erdrich, artist, writer
This historic building still
and teacher at Circle of Nations
stands on Dakota Avenue, facing
School in Wahpeton. McCann
the mural, but has since been
said the city of Wahpeton helped
converted to a number of other
pay for the mural through the
businesses, now where Snap
city’s beautification fund.
Fitness is located. But the past
“I’m honored to come back to
noteworthiness of the Opera
my hometown and create a piece
House made it a natural fit as
of its past. I’m giving back and
part of McCann’s mural. Other
hope it inspires more murals in
significant buildings are depicted
town,” he said. “I also hope it
as well, including the Peavey
inspires more amazing talent in
Shawn McCann, an illustrator, street artist and mural painter
Elevator, Red River Valley School
the area and brightens everyone’s
spent the majority of his summer back in his hometown,
(now North Dakota State College
buildings with art.”
working on a mural depicting Wahpeton’s past.
of Science) and the U.S. Indian
McCann will continue to share
School complex (now known as Circle of Nations School).
his art. His next stop is Medford, Wisconsin, where he will
McCann, a Wahpeton native, had help this summer working on
paint a 90-by-15-foot mural and then on to the Twin Cities for
the mural. His assistants were a mother and daughter, Elaine and
another work. This summer of murals will also include one at
Samantha Klocke, and a brother and sister duo, Caleb and Olivia
Circle of Nations School.
Schmidt. They spent between 10-12 hours every day for almost
a month, applying paint to the
mural.
Depicted are the Opera House, Red River School and
Looking back on it, McCann
Peavey Elevator, with the U.S. Indian School complex.
was all smiles as he spoke
informally to the crowd who
gathered to witness the signing
event.
“It’s been a blast working
on it,” he said. “All of these
amazing artists helped make this
possible.”
There are between 23-24
items and animals hidden in
the mural, from a sturgeon, to a
mouse, bear and even a June bug.
Article printed with permission from the Wahpeton Daily News.
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League staff provides technical assistance to North Dakota cities and
this regular column contains summaries of recent inquiries.
For frequently asked questions visit www.ndlc.org/faq.
What are the requisites for incorporation as a city?
Any contiguous territory in this state, not exceeding
four square miles in area, not already included within the
corporate limits of any incorporated municipality, may become
incorporated as a city under the following conditions:
1. If the territory has a population of not more than five
hundred inhabitants, it may become incorporated as a city
under the council or modern council form of government. If
the territory has a population of not less than five hundred
inhabitants, it may become incorporated as a city under the
council or modern council form of government, or as a city
under the commission system of government.
2. If the proposed municipal corporation has, in the view of the
board of county commissioners of the county in which the
proposed municipal corporation is located, all the qualities
necessary to ensure continued viability as a functioning unit
of municipal government. (NDCC 40-02-01)
What are the other requirements for incorporation?
Prior to the commencement of any proceedings to incorporate
territory as a municipality, the persons intending to submit the
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petition for incorporation shall cause a census of the resident
population of the territory to be taken not more than sixty days
previous to the time when the petition is submitted to the board
of county commissioners. The census shall show the name of
every elector and of every head of a family residing within the
territory on that day and the number of persons then belonging
to that family, and the census shall be verified by the affidavit of
the person taking it. (NDCC 40-02-02)
An accurate survey and map of the territory intended to
be embraced within the limits thereof is also required. The
survey shall be made by a practical surveyor and shall show the
courses and distances of the boundaries and the quantity of land
contained therein. The accuracy of such survey and map shall be
verified by the affidavit of the surveyor. (NDCC 40-02-03)
What is the process for incorporation?
A petition for the incorporation of a municipality shall be
addressed to the board of county commissioners of the county
in which the proposed municipality is located and if such
municipality is located in more than one county, to the board
of county commissioners of the county wherein the greater part
of the territory is situated, and shall be signed by not less than
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one-third of the qualified electors residing within the territory
described in the petition, and by the owners of not less than
fifty percent in assessed value of the property located within the
territory described in the petition.
1.The petition shall show:
a.The boundaries of the proposed municipality, and the
assessed valuation of all property located within such
boundaries.
b.The number of inhabitants residing within such
boundaries.
c.The name of the proposed municipality, which shall be
different from that of every other municipality in this
state.
d.A request that the question of incorporating the territory
described in the petition as a city under the council form
of government or a city under the commission system
of government be submitted to the qualified electors
residing within the territory.
2.The petition, when submitted, shall be accompanied by:
a.An incorporation plan showing how municipal services,
including fire and police protection, street construction
and maintenance, sewers, water, garbage disposal,
planning, zoning, accounting, assessment, financing, and
legal services, will be provided; and
b.Any other information that may reasonably be required
by the board of county commissioners to whom the
petition is addressed. The petition shall be filed in
the office of the county auditor, accompanied by a
verified copy of the census and by a duplicate map of
the survey of the proposed municipality. The board
of county commissioners shall designate a time and
place for consideration of the petition and shall notify
the petitioners of that time and place. The petitioners
shall then cause a notice containing the substance of
the petition, and the time and place it will be heard,
to be published once a week for two consecutive weeks
in the official county newspaper or newspapers of the
county as deemed appropriate by the board of county
commissioners of each county embracing the territory to
be incorporated. (NDCC 40-02-05)
The board of county commissioners shall have the authority to
approve or disapprove, with or without amendment, the petition
for incorporation. If the board is satisfied that the petition
should be approved, it shall make an order fixing the time and
the places within the boundaries of the proposed municipality
at which an election may be held to determine the question of
incorporation as requested in the petition. (NDCC 40-02-06)
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Exit interviews: An underused tool
For protecting your company
Work in the western North Dakota Bakken oil formation pays premium wages for even entry-level positions. As a
result of the oil boom, many North Dakota employers are dealing with a labor shortage as their employees and the pool
of available workers respond to the lure of greener grass and higher wages. A recent article in the Bismarck Tribune
summed up one employer’s problem: “He used to have four or five applicants for an opening. Now he is lucky if he gets
one applicant for four or five openings.”
As a result of the labor shortage, existing employees, particularly HR professionals, are expected to do more with less.
These are challenging times, with fewer resources available to strengthen the quality and longevity of the workforce. Exit
interviews represent an effective and inexpensive, albeit little-used, tool for spotting and fixing problems before they turn
into litigation.
Living with and learning from job mobility
The degree of job mobility in North Dakota and
the United States is unequaled. We live in a society
where the legal norm is employment at will, which
creates freedom both for the employee to change jobs
frequently and for the employer to change the people
who fill its jobs whenever necessary.
The economy benefits from that mobility, but it
comes with some costs to employers. Whenever an
employee quits a job, the employer loses the cost of her
recruitment and training plus her institutional memory
and the skills she has gained on the job. A replacement
employee will have to be trained. In some cases, an
employee who departs represents a threat that the
company’s trade secrets will be disclosed or misused or
that customer relationships the employer paid him to
develop will be exploited unfairly.
Exit interviews are structured discussions an
employer routinely has with employees who voluntarily
leave the company. They serve several important
functions: They provide a way for the employee to
gain some closure and for you to ensure a better
relationship with the employee in the future. They
provide a critical problem-spotting device for you.
They provide a way to discuss the employee’s future
plans – where he plans to work, in what capacity, and
for what pay and benefits. Finally, they provide a way
to remind the employee of his obligations to protect
the confidentiality of your information and comply
with any restrictive covenants.
Who should be interviewed?
The normal target group of exit interviews is
employees who voluntarily resign. Some employers
limit exit interviews to departing management,
supervisory, sales, and technical employees. The value
of exit interviews with those employees is perhaps
higher, but much can be learned from exit interviews
with employees at all levels.
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lower-skilled and lower-paid positions often turns up problems
in the quality of supervision or communications and in the
competitiveness of the company’s pay and benefits. You also need
to impart certain information to employees who are involuntarily
terminated, so some form of discussion with them is important
even if it isn’t a full-blown exit interview.
Preparing for the exit interview
It should be your general policy to conduct exit interviews.
Each interview should be scheduled promptly after the employee
gives notice of her departure. When the employee expects an
interview, she can prepare what comments to make and what
questions to ask.
Likewise, the interviewer can prepare in advance a general
outline of the topics to be covered. Before the interview, the
interviewer should review the employee’s job functions, work
history, compensation history, and any applicable employment
contract or noncompetition agreement. The interviewer also
should be ready to discuss payment of accrued benefits, insurance
issues, and COBRA.
Last chance to connect with employee
An employee who departs voluntarily may return someday,
refer your company to other potential employees or customers,
become employed by a customer, or become a customer himself.
Consequently, a departing employee should be regarded as a
business asset. The exit interview may be your last chance to
create a positive bond with the employee.
A departing employee often just wants someone to listen,
while in other cases he needs to vent. The exit interviewer needs
to perform the role of fact gatherer and objective listener. In a
surprising number of cases, it’s possible to persuade an employee
not to leave once it becomes clear why he has decided to move on.
What to ask and listen for
Here are some useful exit interview questions:
• Why have you decided to leave?
• What could we have done early on to prevent this situation?
• What could we have done to make the company a better
place to work?
•
•
How would you rate supervision at our company?
How would you rate communications and feedback at our
company?
• Did you have everything you needed to do a good job?
• Do you plan to continue working?
• If so, where? In what job?
• What will your duties and responsibilities be?
• What will your compensation and benefits be?
• What are they offering that we aren’t?
• While you were here, were you treated with respect?
• Would you consider returning to work for us if the situation
were right?
A careful interviewer will focus on comments and suggestions
that should be followed up on. Comments about supervisory
treatment and respect are particularly important. In some cases,
employees will depart because of discrimination or harassment
by supervisors or coworkers that can present legal liability for the
employer unless it’s addressed. Comments about compensation
and benefits with the new employer will provide insight into your
company’s competitive position in the marketplace.
Following up on exit interviews
Whenever information suggesting harassment, ethical
violations, or unlawful activity is developed in an exit interview,
you must immediately report the situation to management and
conduct a follow-up inquiry. Even if an employee wants her
comments about harassment to remain confidential, the company
has a legal obligation to investigate and take prompt remedial
action.
Takeaways
Exit interviews are an inexpensive, effective way to allow
departing employees to voice concerns about their conditions of
employment, and they may head off litigation. For North Dakota
employers facing a labor shortage, exit interviews serve two
important purposes: 1) They are a tool to evaluate your company
against other employers in the marketplace, and (2) they can be
used to invite departing employees to come back to work if the
grass isn’t quite as green somewhere else.
Reprinted courtesy of the North Dakota Employment Law Letter. For subscription information, please call 800-274-6774 or click to www.HRhero.com.
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ND Highway Hall of Honor inductees
The North Dakota Highway Hall of Honor, which has inducted 43 North Dakota men and women since its
establishment in 1974, added two new members on September 17. The newest members are Mark Bittner, Fargo city
engineer and Francis G. Ziegler, former director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
Mark Bittner’s dedication for more than
35 years has enhanced the viability of the
region’s transportation system. Bittner and
his department have helped manage much
of the growth the city of Fargo enjoys
today. He has been a leader is using the
latest technology to make his department
more efficient and effective. He was
instrumental in developing a capital
improvement program, a pavement management system, water
distribution networks, sewage collection systems, and countless
other improvements that benefit the city of Fargo.
Francis Ziegler was a true leader in
the transportation industry and was the
NDDOT director while the department
delivered some of its largest construction
programs. He worked to ensure the
state’s highway infrastructure was able to
handle the increasing demands from the
agricultural and energy industry in North
Dakota. Quality work and safety were
at the top of his list when engineering and designing roads and
bridges throughout the state.
The Highway Hall of Honor recognizes those who have improved the state highway system or a regional highway system or have used their
influence as members of national or regional organizations to improve our highway system’s effectiveness and safety. The Highway Hall of
Honor Committee is comprised of representatives for highway contractors, city and county organizations, motor carriers and the North Dakota
Department of Transportation.
Local roadways: Snow and ice control training
All workshops will be held: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. local time
This training session on Winter Road Maintenance will
cover the critical aspects required to efficiently conduct winter
operations on local roads (using motor graders).
Topics covered include preparation for winter season;
utilization of weather forecasting; guidelines for properly plowing,
winging, and benching snow; use of chemicals for ice control;
and an overview on snow drift, new technology, and equipment
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Target Audience: Maintenance technicians and operators,
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Registration Deadline: One week prior to the workshop date.
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Heat up and keep safe
It’s November and that means the weather in North Dakota
is getting cold. North Dakotans are used to doing what they
need to do to keep warm in the winter. Because heating
equipment is so common in North Dakota, we often forget that
this equipment can be dangerous. According to the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is a
leading cause of home fire deaths. Almost half of home heating
equipment fires are reported during the months of December,
January and February.
Some simple steps can prevent most heating-related fires from
happening:
• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from
heating equipment – like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove
or portable space heater.
•
Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and
space heaters.
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Never use your oven to heat your home.
•
Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating
equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment
according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
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Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and
inspected every year by a qualified professional.
•
Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the
room or going to bed.
•
Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the
manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
•
Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks
from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before
putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe
distance away from your home.
•
Test smoke alarms monthly.
•
Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic)
indoors. Although these heaters don’t have a flame, they burn
gas and can cause carbon monoxide to build up inside your
home.
These simple tips can help prevent fires and carbon monoxide
poisoning and keep your family safe and warm this winter. For
more tips, check out
the NFPA’s website at
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Meet me at the Mastodon for an Epic Celebration
ND Heritage Center Grand Opening!
November 2, 2014 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • ND Heritage Center & State Museum
AGENDA
10:15 - 11 a.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
11:45 a.m.
Noon
12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 2 p.m.
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 - 2:25 p.m.
2 - 3:30 p.m.
2 - 6 p.m.
3 p.m.
3 p.m.
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
3:30 - 5 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
5 - 5:45 p.m.
5:30 - 6 p.m.
6 - 7 p.m.
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All events are FREE
Debi Rogers of Bismarck, harp & vocal entertainment, Northern Lights Atrium
A vocal performance by the Heritage Singers of Minot, Russell Reid Auditorium
Stop in the Early Peoples Gallery to meet nationally acclaimed muralist Rob Evans at the cyclorama
A vocal performance by Chuck Suchy, Corridor of History
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Presentation by ND Governors
Doors open to two new galleries, the Governors Gallery and the Inspiration Gallery, following ceremony
Pine Needle Baskets Demonstration by Eileen McEnroe in the Museum Store
Steve Stark of Fargo presents “The Path to Statehood”, Russell Reid Auditorium
A Patriotic Concert by Bismarck-Mandan Elks Chorus, Missouri River Event Center
“Make Marionettes” children’s activity, Missouri River Event Center
History of the Flute presentation by Kevin Locke, Early Peoples Gallery
Ukrainian Eggs Painting Demonstration by Janice Fleharty in the Museum Store
Metalworks demonstration by Norik Astvatsaturov
“Learn to Draw a Dinosaur” children’s activity, Missouri River Event Center
History of the Flute presentation by Kevin Locke, Early Peoples Gallery
Virgil Benoit as Antoine Gingras - a Mètis fur trader, Great Plains Theater
Chippewa and Métis Fiddling, Dancing, and History with Gabe Brien, David Brien, and Les Thomas
Cottonwood Tree Jewelry Demonstration by Suzy Beehler in the Museum Store
“When the Landscape is Quiet Again,” a film about the late Gov. Art Link, Great Plains Theater
“Make Prehistoric Masks” children’s activity, Missouri River Event Center
Musical performance by Greg Hager, Missouri River Event Center
Special performance by Kevin Locke with flute, storytelling and hoop dancing, Russell Reid Auditorium
Arch Ellwein as Steamboat Captain Grant Marsh, Great Plains Theater
Special 125th concert by Jesse Veeder and Gene Veeder, Northern Lights Atrium
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Honoring Herman Schneider for his service
Members of the Hebron City Council and
several guests gathered at 6:30 p.m. Monday,
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council position in June. He served as a city council member for
12 years after serving as city supervisor for Hebron for 28 years.
Because of his length of service to the community, the council felt that he was an
expert concerning streets, sewer system, lagoon, water lines and more.
A pot luck meal was served and Mayor Grant Walth presented Mr. Schneider with
a plaque that read, “In appreciation to Herman Schneider for serving 28 years as a
dedicated city employee, faithfully serving on the city council for 12 years and for
sharing his knowledge, making our community a better place to live.”
Story and picture courtesy of the Hebron Herald
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Envision an Idea...
Attorney General Opinion, 2014-O-08
Question: Did a city violate the open meetings law by not following the proper
procedures to hold an executive session, by holding an executive session not
authorized by law, and by taking final action during an executive session?
AG Opinion: During a regular meeting, and upon the advice of its attorney,
the city held an executive session for attorney consultation but instead discussed
employee compensation issues and policies. After convening in the open meeting,
the council voted on a motion made during the executive session but did not
disclose the contents of the motion to the public or engage in any further
discussions. The city violated the law by failing to follow the proper procedure to
hold an executive session, by holding an executive session not authorized by law, and
by taking final action in an executive session. The city must amend its minutes to
reflect the topics considered during the executive session.
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Question: Did a city violate the open meetings law by holding an executive
session not authorized by law and by taking final action during an executive session?
AG Opinion: At its regular meeting, the city council announced it would hold
an executive session for an attorney consultation regarding potential liability and
litigation risks relating to the conduct of a city police officer. During the executive
session the council received advice from its attorney and considered exempt
information. However, the council then discussed a variety of issues, including the
process to terminate the office, how to respond to media inquiries, community
relations, the future of the police department and voted on a motion to terminate
the officer. A governing body may not hold an executive session to discuss personnel
matters or potentially controversial topics. Final action concerning the topics
discussed or considered in an executive session must be taken at a meeting open
to the public. The city council violated the law because the discussions during the
executive session were not limited to attorney consultation or consideration of an
exempt record. The council also violated the law when it took final action during an
executive session.
Question: Did a city council violate the open meetings law by failing to properly
notice a meeting and by continuing to discuss public business after the meeting was
adjourned?
AG Opinion: The city posted notice of its regular meeting at the city hall but did
not post the notice at the location of the meeting. The notice listed “old business”
and “new business.” The city has been meeting at the same location for the past three
years. The city states that it did not post the notice at the location of the meeting
because in the past the notices were torn down. At the time the notice was prepared,
the auditor was unaware of any specific topics anticipated at the meeting. Under the
circumstances, the city is in substantial compliance with the notice requirements.
However, in the future the city must also post the notice at the location of the
meeting on the day of the meeting. The city denies that it continued discussing
public business after the meeting adjourned. The city did not violate the law.
North Dakota Attorney General’s Opinions
may be viewed at www.ag.nd.gov/Opinions/Opinions.htm.
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BOTTINEAU: (701) 228-2292
MINOT: (701) 852-0338
BISMARCK: (701) 258-9227
E-mail: [email protected]
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CALENDAR
For more information and to register, go
to www.ndlc.org/events.
Webinar: Ordinances – Say What You Mean,
Mean What You Say
November 13, 10-11 a.m.
Art of Hosting
November 18-20, Kelly Inn, Bismarck
Biennial Legislative Workship
December 3, ND Heritage Center, Bismarck
Webinar: Robert’s Rules of Order Made Simple
December 11, 10-11 a.m.
Webinar: Boring Into Your Bottom Line – The
Emerald Ash Borer Threat
January 15, 10-11 a.m.
Celebrate Cities Day at the Legislature
March 6, State Capitol
March Madness vs Sense and Sensibility
March 17-19, Radisson Hotel, Bismarck
CITY
BEAT
Elgin voted to replace three warning sirens with one AC/DC
siren ... North Dakota airports will received more than $41.2
million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Beach Airport will construct a fuel facility ... the Bottineau
Municipal Airport will rehabilitate 7,777 square yards of apron,
3,700 feet of runway and 35 feet of taxiway ... The Glen Ullin
Regional Airport will rehab airport beacons, 1,950 feet of apron,
3,800 feet of runway and 1,300 feet of taxiway ... Lakota
Municipal Airport will rehab 3,400 square yards of apron, 3,500
feet of runway, 1,488 feet of taxiway and update the airport
master plan study ... Linton Municipal Airport will construct a
taxiway and rehab a runway ... Mohall Municipal Airport will
construct 1,500 feet of taxiway ... the Hebron City Council
approved the purchase of six new stop signs and six yield signs to
replace signs that are faded or in poor condition ... Flasher Park
Board has opened a Little Free Library on Main Street in the
Friends and Family Courtyard ...
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CALENDAR of EVENTS
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Nov 1 Lutefisk and Lefsa, Main Street, Almont
Nov 11 Veterans Day Celebration, Arthur City Hall
Nov 1 Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate & Princess
Adventure, Bismarck Civic Center
Nov 15 Winter Wonderland, Downtown Dickinson
Nov 15 Holiday Preview, Walhalla
Nov 1 Holiday Home Bazaar, Holiday Inn Riverside, Minot
Nov 16 Nov 2 Official Statehood Day - Celebrating 125 Years,
Capitol Grounds, Bismarck
Brass Band of Minot, Nelson Hall, Minot State
University
Nov 21 Nov 2 Grand Opening State Museum-ND Heritage Center
Expansion, Bismarck
American Tapestry, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium,
Dickinson State University
Nov 21 Community Fall Craft & Bake Sale, Parshall
Nov 3 Kids Klub: Turkey Calling, Dakota Square Scheels,
Minot
Nov 22 Holiday Gift & Craft Show Extravaganza, Astoria Hotel
& Event Center, Dickinson
Nov 6-8 A Christmas Carol, Reiland Fine Arts Center, University
of Jamestown
Nov 22-23 Big One Art & Craft Fair, Bismarck Civic Center
Nov 7 Big One Art and Craft Fair, ND State Fairgrounds,
Minot
Nov 25 Holiday Lights Parade, Downtown Fargo
Nov 27 Nov 7-9 Badlands Art Association Holiday Art Show, Ramada
Grand Dakota Hotel, Dickinson
Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Student Center
Ballroom, Dickinson State University
Nov 27 Holiday Dazzle Parade, Jamestown
Nov 8 Svold’s Hunter’s Breakfast, Cavalier
Nov 27-29 Dickens Village Festival, Garrison
Nov 9 Christmas Boutique Craft & Gift Show, Jamestown
Civic Center
Nov 28
Santa Parade, Cavalier
Studio X Presents: Frozen, Central Campus, Minot
Nov 28 Nov 9 N AT I O N A L
P E R S P E C T I V E .
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Nov 28-Dec 23 Coming Home for Christmas, citywide, Mandan
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4 T. butter
½ c. onion, finely diced
½ c. carrot, finely diced
½ c. celery, finely diced
¼ c. potato, finely diced (optional)
3 c. shredded cooked turkey or chicken
¼ c. flour
3 c. chicken broth, plus more if needed
Splash of white wine (optional)
¼ tsp. turmeric
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme, to taste (chopped)
¼ c. half-and-half or cream
1 whole unbaked pie crust
1 whole egg
2 T. water
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery & potato. Stir until the onions start
to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the turkey or chicken. Sprinkle the flour over top and stir until it’s all combined
with the turkey and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth/wine and let it cook and thicken.
Once it starts to thicken add the turmeric, salt, pepper, and thyme. Add the half-and-half or cream, then stir the mixture
until it begins to bubble up and thicken, about 3 minutes. If it seems overly thick, splash in a little more broth. Turn off the
heat.
Pour the filling into a 2-quart baking dish. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and lay it over the top of the dish.
Press the dough so that the edges stick to the outside of the pan. Use a knife to cut little vents here and there in the surface of
the dough.
Mix together the egg with 2 tablespoons water and brush it all over the surface of the crust (you will have some egg wash left
over.)
Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling
is bubbly. To prevent the crust from getting too brown, you may want to cover it lightly with foil for the first 15 minutes of
baking time.
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Bulletin notes
Twenty-five years ago
(from the League Bulletin)
New League Building
Remodeling has begun on the
building purchased by the League
for the relocation of the League
offices. The new location provides
meeting space and parking for League
committee meetings. The building
is located at 1731 N. 13th Street in
Bismarck, one block east of the Kelly
Inn and northeast of the State Capitol.
The move is expected to be complete
by the middle of November.
Highway tax distribution
July 2014
State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,129,925.65
Township. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $622,362.14
Public Transportation . . . . . . $345,756.75
County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,071,114.33
City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,881,290.81
City per capita (average) . . . $5.69
August 2014
State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,274,750.88
Township. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $672,786.74
Public Transportation . . . . . . $373,770.41
Count. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,481,762.70
City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,114,956.80
City per capita (average) . . . $6.15
Arthur Celebration
Celebrate Veterans Day
and North Dakota’s
125th birthday with
the city of Arthur on
November 11th.
Everyone is invited to the Arthur City
Hall by 6 p.m. for the annual beef stew
dinner as we honor our veterans. We will
complete the meal with a cake to celebrate
our state’s 125th birthday. After dinner,
stay and enjoy the evening entertainment
with Steve Stark of Fargo.
For more information contact Regina
Timmerman at 701-367-8444.
Does your city have an item to
sell or a job announcement?
Send your information to
Becky Haag ([email protected]).
Upcoming
Office
Closures
November 27 & 28
December 25
January 1
Directory
changes
Changes to the
Directory of ND
City Officials are
published
each month in
CITYScan and
are posted on the
League’s website
(www.ndlc.org/directorychanges).
Send changes to [email protected].
AMENIA The city council meets the
1st Monday of the month. Bill
Stansbery replaced Dana Stansbery
as mayor. Kathleen Flick and Alisah
Prien replaced Chad Priew and Bill
Stansbery on the city council.
ARTHUR Greg Nelson replaced Steve
Perry as mayor and Shelly Burchill
replaced Greg Nelson on the city
council.
BELFIELD Natalie Muruato replaced
Cindy Ewoniuk as city auditor.
PARK RIVER Correct spelling for city
attorney is Tracy Laaveg.
North Dakota
PLACE NAMES
Newburg – This city in Bottineau
County was founded as a Great
Northern Railroad townsite in
1905 and named for Andrew H.
Newborg, a pioneer settler in
Unscramble the letters to spell out the name of a North Dakota city, then use the first letter of
each to spell individuals honored in November. Find the answers at www.ndlc.org/quizanswers.
1. IRTNUVEA________________________
5. DORESLYN_______________________
2. REDENNIL________________________
6. ASMAD__________________________
3. MOPTHOSN______________________
7. VORTHERNRI_____________________
4. LOTTILE__________________________
8. STYNOSEK_______________________
the area, with a slight change in
the spelling. The post office was
established in September, 1905, and
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the village incorporated in 1906.
Reprinted with permission from “North Dakota Place Names”
by Douglas A. Wick, PO Box 7399, Bismarck, ND 58507.
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