Forman City Council Recap

January 11, 2022

The regular meeting of the Forman City Council was called to order by Mayor Kevin Bopp. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the agenda for the meeting was approved.  
Nathan Olmsted from North Dakota Rural Water was present to give the City information and guidance regarding Backflow Prevention Plan Requirements. This will be an ongoing conversation with him as the City works to develop a plan in accordance with state requirements. Forman businesses will soon be contacted to determine needs on a site-by-site basis.
Mike Keiper from the Park Board was present to discuss the need for extra lighting for one section of the bike/walking path. The Council will check into available options to get a light to this area.
Sara Dux, Forman City Coordinator, was present to give an update on the City’s plans to do a Housing Market Study. This is an item that was part of Forman’s Strategic plan. The Council approved a bid from Visible City, a company based in St. Paul, MN, to do the study. The City will participate in a North Dakota Housing Market Study Grant to pay for half the cost of the study. A report will be presented both to the Council and then later to the public in a community planning event to be held in the spring. Sara also gave updates on the library and upcoming programs/fundraisers. The Forman Public Library will be starting an all ages, all skill levels Chess Club starting January 25^th. The Library will also be once again hosting a Chili Cook-off, this year with an added Talent Showcase to be held on February 6^th at 5pm at City Hall. Interested participants should contact Sara at the library or at edc@formannd.com.
The City office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 17.

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8 at 6pm.