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Rolla council approves flood-plain ordinance second reading, places recreation tax measure on June ballot and signs off on leases and committee actions
Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Rolla City Council approved the second reading of a flood-plain ordinance, voted unanimously to place Rolla City Measure #1 (public recreation tax levy under NDCC 57-15-10(13)) on the June 9 primary ballot, authorized a land-lease bid call, approved a joint powers election agreement with Rolette County and a revised daycare lease, and accepted committee reports including a CIS invoice payment and vacation payout policy changes.
The Rolla City Council on March 16, 2026, handled routine business and several unanimous approvals, including the second reading of a city flood-plain ordinance and placement of Rolla City Measure #1 (a public recreation system tax levy under NDCC 57-15-10(13)) on the June 9 primary ballot.
During public comment Rebecca Albert raised vendor-permit concerns; the council took no action. The Administrative Committee moved to call for bids on a land lease covering 64 crop acres at SW 21-162-69; the motion was made by Counts and seconded by Alex Albert. The council also approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Rolette County to handle joint election administration and approved a revised 2026 lease with Rolla Community Daycare, effective May 1, 2026; Tracy Vondall signed the agreement on behalf of the daycare.
Police Committee business included a report of 79 calls for service and 31 citations in February. The council approved a Computer Information Systems invoice for $3,241 for software licenses and services and noted future maintenance and support after year one would be $400. The council also adopted adjusted language on vacation payout: employees with five continuous years may be paid hours over the 240-hour carryover limit on their anniversary date at the regular rate; on December 31 after three continuous years excess hours over 240 will be paid at half the regular rate, and after five continuous years excess hours over 240 will be paid at the regular rate.
On new business the council approved the Flood Plain Ordinance on its second reading (motion by Alex Albert, seconded by Willie Fritz) and unanimously approved formation of the Rolla Wellness Advisory Council, which lists members and participating organizations from a March 9 meeting.
Votes at a glance: • Approve agenda — Motion by Willie Fritz; seconded by Paul Frydenlund; outcome: approved unanimously (all members voted Aye). • Approve consent agenda — Motion by Alex Albert; seconded by Willie Fritz; outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve bills as funds become available — Motion by Paul Frydenlund; seconded by Alex Albert; outcome: approved unanimously; vendor register total reported $237,259.64. • Call for bids: land lease SW 21-162-69 (64 acres) — Motion by Counts; seconded by Alex Albert; outcome: approved unanimously. • Place Rolla City Measure #1 (Public Recreation System tax levy under NDCC 57-15-10(13)) on the June 9, 2026 primary ballot — Motion by Paul Frydenlund; seconded by Counts; outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Rolette County for joint elections — Motion by Counts; seconded by Alex Albert; outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve revised 2026 lease with Rolla Community Daycare, effective May 1, 2026 — Motion by Paul Frydenlund; seconded by Counts; outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve payment of CIS invoice ($3,241.00) — Motion by Counts; seconded by Paul Frydenlund; outcome: approved unanimously. • Amend vacation payout policy (carryover and payout conditions) — Motion by Willie Fritz; seconded by Paul Frydenlund; outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve Flood Plain Ordinance (2nd reading) — Motion by Alex Albert; seconded by Willie Fritz; outcome: approved unanimously. • Approve Rolla Wellness Advisory Council — Motion by Alex Albert; seconded by Clarence Booth; outcome: approved unanimously.
The council accepted committee reports and adjourned at 6:40 p.m. No votes in the transcript were recorded as opposed or abstained. Several administrative items (Ottertail street lighting, a parking nuisance) were discussed with no action taken; ND DOT notified the city of a proposed 2027 chip-seal project on Rolla's east side.
Ending: The council adjourned after unanimous approval of the listed motions and acceptance of committee reports; the items approved will proceed through their implementation steps (bidding schedule, ballot placement, contract execution) as recorded in committee directions and staff follow-up.
