Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
December 17, 2007
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, December 17, 2007 at the hour of 5:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, McNamara, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun - 6; absent: Council Member Bakken - 1.
Mayor Brown announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the matter, and that the meeting is being televised.
Mayor Brown commented on various items during the past week and upcoming events:
He stated it was wonderful to see community spirit last week, first with Salvation Army Big Ring on Wednesday and with the All City Jeans Day for Ali's Boundless Playground on Friday; that he is proud of the City employees for Ali's Boundless Playground last Friday and raised over $1,000 in one day and thanks to everyone who participated.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council will be on January 7, 2008.
A short video was shown on the community's holiday spirit.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4120, AMENDING ZONING MAP
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE PEABODY'S PUD, (PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
AMENDMENT NO. 1, ALL OF PEABODY'S FIRST ADDITION
AND PEABODY'S SECOND RESUBDIVISION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the B-3 (General Business) District and to include within the Peabody's PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1, all of Peabody's First Addition and Peabody's Second Resubdivision to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 19, 2007 and upon which public heading had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Peabody Enterprises LLC for final approval of an ordinance to amend the zoning map to exclude from the B-3 (General Business) District, and to include within the Peabody's PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment Number 1, all of Peabody's First Addition and Peabody's Second Resubdivision (located in the vicinity of South 20th Street and 36th Avenue South), with recommendation to give final approval to the request.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Gershman that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT, AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4211.
AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE
PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE PLAT OF
CONAGRA SUBDIVISION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public right of way shown as dedicated on the plat of ConAgra Subdivision, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 19, 2007, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from Interstate Engineering on behalf of G-F Grain Company for final approval of the plat of ConAgra Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located north of 54th Avenue North and west of U.S. Highway 81, Section 18, Falconer Township), with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to include final approval of the ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Gershman that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4212, AMENDING ZONING MAP
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
DISTRICT ALL OF CONAGRA SUBDIVISION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Urban Reserve) District and to include within the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District), all of ConAgra Subdivision to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 19, 2007 and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from the Grand Forks Planning Department for final approval of an ordinance to amend the zoning map to exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Urban Reserve) District and include within the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District all of ConAgra Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located north of 54th Avenue North and west of U.S. Highway 81, Section 18, Falconer Township), with recommendation to give final approval to the ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
TABLE ORDINANCE TO AMEND STREET AND HIGHWAY
PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED
ON THE PLAT OF CALVARY CEMETERY SOUTH ADDITION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Calvary Cemetery South Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 19, 2007, and upon which public hearing had been schedule for this evening, was presented and read for consideration.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing.
Council Member Kreun reported that there were some concerns re. drainage issues and Planning and Zoning Commission had indicated that this matter should be tabled, moved that they table this matter. Council Member Christensen seconded the motion to table. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
TABLE ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING MAP TO
INCLUDE WITHIN THE CALVARY CEMETERY SOUTH
PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ALL OF CALVARY CEMETERY
SOUTH ADDITION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the A-1 (Agricultural Preservation) District and to include within the Calvary Cemetery South PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, all of Calvary Cemetery South Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 19, 2007, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing.
Council Member Kreun reported that there were some concerns re. drainage issues and Planning and Zoning Commission had indicated that this matter should be tabled, moved that they table this matter. Council Member Christensen seconded the motion to table. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT; ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4213,
AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE
PUBIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE PLAT
OF GUNDA PEDERSON FARMSTEAD ADDITION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Gunda Pederson Farmstead Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 19, 2007, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for a public hearing this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from Widseth, Smith Nolting Associates on behalf of Gunda Pederson Estate for the final approval of the plat of Gunda Pederson Farmstead Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located on South 69th Street and 32nd Avenue South), with recommendation to give final approval of the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to include final approval of the ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE COUNCIL STRUCTURE
The matter of the city council structure along with review of council meeting time was presented to the council for consideration.
Council Member Glassheim distributed copies of motion relating to the council structure, and moved that 1) That Safety/Service and Finance/Development be standing committees of the council which meet at regular times twice a month, unless cancelled by the chair because there is no business to transact; 2) That work sessions be called, when an item is referred by the council from a committee of the whole or a council meeting, to set overall budget policy and to discuss major proposed changes in policy or operations, which will then be referred to standing committees if further work is needed on details; 3) That we continue to meet at 5:30 p.m.; and 4) That the committee of the whole continue as it has been functioning. Council Member Gershman seconded the motion.
There was some disagreement to the motion by Council Member Christensen who stated that he did not agree with regularly scheduled meetings of the two standing committees at regular times twice a month, that those committees should be called by the chairs of the committee when there were items referred to the committee by either the committee of the whole or by city council.
Council Member Brooks stated the motion would make a more formal process as to what happens with work sessions, that items could be referred to a work session from the council or the committee of the whole, and if needs more work then goes to a committee; and also noted that if wanted to be formal and stay before the public, would be important to have those meetings in the council chambers with meetings being televised. He also noted that he hasn't heard any comments regarding the 5:30 time.
Howard Swanson, city attorney, reported that if the council were to support the first bullet point (1), suggested that they might also consider granting the chair the authority to cancel a meeting when a quorum is not anticipated to be present. The presenter and second of the motion, Council Member Glassheim and Gershman, agreed to a friendly amendment to the motion, and motion stands as amended.
Mr. Swanson stated that the intent behind the first bullet point would grant the chair of each standing committee the specific authority to cancel a meeting if there were no business to transact in the opinion of the chair or if the chair had the opinion that quorum would not be available.
Council Member Gershman stated that he prefers knowing when meeting scheduled rather than having meetings scheduled at call of chair, etc.
Council Member Glassheim stated he would argue for the need for written regular policy, that he wants to know in advance and doesn't want meetings called when he might have something else scheduled; that items get lost without a regularly structured meeting time; that regularly scheduled meeting time will mean less business accomplished on the telephone and more in public; make sure that staff and council are on the same page with information and interpretation; and time should be selected so that amenable to all members on the committee and set up in a two year block so at a time when people can make it barring emergencies.
Council Member Christensen moved that we divide the question and vote on each item independently. It was noted that a single member can request division of the question.
Upon call for the question on item 4.1) and upon voice vote the motion carried 4 votes affirmative, with Council Members Christensen and McNamara voting against the motion.
Upon call for the question on item 4.2) and upon voice vote the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question on item 4.3) and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question on item 4.4) and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The staff report from the finance department relating to EGF share of Point Bridge project, with recommendation to approve the budget amendment in the amount of $529,112.00, moving 2006 budgeted amount into 2007 budget.
The staff report from the finance department relating to amendment to Encourage Arrest Grant, with recommendation to approve budget amendment in the amount of $44,830.86, CVIC for second quarter.
The staff report from the police department relating to budget amendment to bring Department of Justice (DOJ) WMD State Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Grant funds into the current 2007 budget, $177,019.14.
The staff report from the police department relating to budget amendment to bring Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds into the current 2007 budget, $32,215.20.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that these budget amendments be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
The staff report from the Mayor's Office relating to budget amendment for Mayor and Council budget, with recommendation to approve budget amendment to cover costs associated with the GFAFB realignment and retention expenditure for 2007, $106,881.87.
In answer to question by Council Member Christensen re. to amend the budget after expenditures, the city auditor reported that there is a portion budgeted each year in the Mayor's budget, that this is an item that they find very difficult at the beginning of the year to try to determine any specific amount because unanticipated items come up during the year that consultants are asked to work on, that there is a retainer type fee within the budget and also some fees for the Washington consultants, that various trips come up, and that perhaps as each item comes up should bring council a budget amendment, that this money comes from the excess sales tax dollars that are in General Fund and that this has been handled this way over the last 3 or 4 years, and that these are needed expenditures to help work on the realignment. He noted that this past week the Mayor and Mr. Gershman were in Washington transacting some items.
Council Member Christensen stated that when they went through the Base retention they allocated a considerable amount of money, and asked if we have budgeted for a continuation of paying consultants for Base retention; that he doesn't remember any of it being discussed nor recall that there is anything budgeted for that, and perhaps need a breakout of what is in the Mayor's budget for 2008 to see if it is included so don't have this issue coming back in December, rather have it in there and know what it is upfront.
Council Member Christensen moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Council Member Gershman. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE TAX AGREEMENT WITH ALTRU HEALTH
SYSTEM
The staff report from the city assessor relating to Altru Health System tax agreement, with recommendation to approve the agreement with property under control of Altru Health System to be assessed or exempted for tax purposes, that the current agreement terminates January 31, 2008 and provides for a five-year extension.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEEERING SERVICES
FOR PROJECT NO. 6261, LIFT STATION 30 REHAB.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to design, bidding, and construction administration engineering services agreement for Project No. 6261, Lift Station 30 Rehabilitation, with recommendation to approve agreement with Weston, Foster and Weston in the amount of $53,944.00.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, McNamara, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE 2008 SALARY PLAN UPDATE
The staff report from the director of human resources relating to 2008 Salary Plan update, with recommendation to approve the 2008 Salary Plan as annually updated per Section 6-0302 (1) Salary Plan Adoption.
Council Member Christensen moved this matter and that it be scheduled for one of finance/development's first regularly scheduled meetings to review the salary plan update in light of the 2008 budget and report they received from the staff of Human Resources as they have some issues - that some employees are starting to fall behind the median; that they are accepting the report but is something they want to work on and refer it to his committee, as requires some study.
The city auditor reported that money is budgeted based on survey that was done earlier and that this is the implementation of the study that would start with pay periods effective January 1, 2008, and asked for clarification whether holding any of the increases for 2008 or now start to review this for 2009. Council Member Christensen stated for 2009 but that some of the employees are not getting 100% of the median, and is too late for 2008.
Daryl Hovland, Human Resources director, reported that in addressing that that is why they developed the half block system in the report so when actually falling back a percentage, were bringing them back halfway so not slipping back in the market, and that when have the market increases it takes away from the PFP.
Council Member Christensen moved to approve the report and to refer it to the finance/development committee to study for 2009. Council Member Kreun seconded the motion.
Council Member Kreun explained that what is happening is that market is going faster than the amount of money we put in so that we are using our money to keep up with the market and not able to pay anybody for performance, and have to do as Mr. Christensen suggested to look at that to see what we have to do for the 2009 budget. Mr. Hovland stated that the process for 2009 has already begun , tonight looking for the 2008 to be approved and then work with the finance committee.
Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE 2007 HOLIDAY BONUS HOURS
The staff report from the director of human resources relating to 2007 Holiday Bonus Hours, with recommendation for approval of employee holiday bonus of four (4) hours, prorated for contracted, classified and benefited non-classified employees to be taken between council approval date and July 1, 2008; time off is to be scheduled and approved by department heads.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF CAMERA/RECORDING SYSTEM
FOR WASTEWATER/STORMWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
The staff report from the director of public works relating to wastewater/stormwater collection system sewer line inspection camera/recording system, with recommendation to approve purchase of the camera/recording system for $48,216.00 from Flexible Pipe Tool Company as the lowest and best bid.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE CHEMICALS FOR WATER/WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLAN FOR 2008
The staff report from the superintendent of water utility relating to 2008 chemical bid for water/wastewater treatment plant, with recommendation to approve recommended bids.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE 2008 SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM
The staff report from the urban development director relating to 2008 Special Events Program, with recommendation to approve funding recommendations for 2008 Special Events Program in the amount of $106,500.00.
Council Member Glassheim reported that this is a Special Events Program which has $106,500 budgeted and the purpose is to attract visitors from outside the community and region to promote Grand Forks as an entertainment, recreation and tourism center, to promote the city's natural historic, physical or cultural resources or to promote the quality of life and sense of community within the city; that they received 14 applications requesting $181,600 and that they had $106,500 available; and that the organizations that received allocations were: Northern Hockey Unlimited, $4,000; GGF Sertoma Club, $17,000; the Chamber of Commerce, $1,500; Special Olympics ND $3,500; Marketplace of Ideas, $4,000; First Night GGF, $7,500; Lions Club, $1,250; Town Square Farmers Market, $8,500; Downtown Leadership Group, $14,000; GGF Soccer Club, $4,000; University of North Dakota, $8,000; UND Indian Association, $8,000; and 2008 World Men's Curling Championship, $20,000; and Program Administration, $5,250; for a total of $106,500. He noted that Military Appreciation and Marketplace for Entrepreneurs were funded out of other funds.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Gershman that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FUNDING FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION
DAY AND MARKETPLACE ENTREPRENEURS
The staff report from the urban development director relating to funding for Marketplace for Entrepreneurs and Military Appreciation Day, with recommendation to approve funding for both events from excess sales tax (2163).
Council Member Christensen questioned if we have funded this in the past, and why not dealt with under Special Events Committee. Member Gershman reported this has been funded out of economic development because it was felt that it is a significant draw and attracts 9 to 10,000 people to town for couple days, and is actually one of our largest events. He also noted that the funds for special events comes out of 2163 and reason they pulled it out of special events is that acknowledge that it is economic development; but comes from the same pot of money, 2163, which is economic development fund.
Greg Hoover, director of urban development, reported that monies all come from Fund 2163 which is sales tax, that did fund this out of excess sales tax in years 2002, 03 and 04, through special events and choice of the council was that really took away from the other special events, and was not really "special events" in sense of the guidelines, was more an economic development activity. He stated that this year the committee decided to acknowledge that it is more of an economic development activity, and keep the integrity of the special events program; and that if you approve this, the recommendation is for staff to sit down with the people from Marketplace and talk about a multi-year commitment, that is not giving staff approval to enter into that but just to begin discussions and if they would accept that, then come back through the finance/development committee to begin to work it in the '09 budget. He noted this is similar to the Military Appreciation Day situation where that really isn't a special event from viewpoint of the guidelines and that his understanding is that the council wanted to make sure they get extra special attention to the military because of the work they do for our country and the role they play in this community.
Council Member Christensen stated that when they bring this back at our next committee meeting that these are the areas they would be thinking about funding and decide for 2009 and future, and then they decide as a committee to come back and direct staff persons to do this and ask the Mayor to put it in his budget. Mr. Hoover stated that is the game plan.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 5, BLOCK 1, ADAMS-
DOBMIER THIRD RESUBDIVISION
The staff report from Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Boettner Investments, for final approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lot 5, Block 1, Adams-Dobmeier Third Resubdivision to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 5510 First Avenue North; and including a variance to the Land Development Code, Article 2, Section 18-0204 Rules and Definitions, paragraph (2) Definition of a Minor Subdivision, with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy to include a variance to the Land Development Code.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOTS 20 -
25, BLOCK 1, OSCARVILLE SUBDIVISION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Gowan Properties, LLC for final approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lots 20 through 25, Block 1, Oscarville, Subdivision to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 2500 North 43rd Street), and including a variance to the Land Development Code, Article 2, Section 18-0204 Rules and Definitions, paragraph (2) Definition of a Minor Subdivision, with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy to include a variance to the Land Development Code.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND STREET AND
HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS
DEDICATED ON THE PLAT OF PRAIRIE POWER ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from Paul R. Mahlen, property and right of way manager on behalf of Minnkota Power Cooperation, Inc. for preliminary approval of the plat of Prairie Power Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at South 58th Street between 11th Avenue South and 17th Avenue South), with recommendation to give preliminary approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to include preliminary approval of an ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan and schedule a public hearing for January 22, 2008.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Council Member Gershman introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Prairie Power Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING MAP TO
INCLUDE WITHIN I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT ALL
OF PRAIRIE POWER ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. for preliminary approval of an ordinance to amend the zoning map to exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Urban Reserve) District and include within the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District all of Prairie Power Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located east of South 58th Street between 11th Avenue South and 17th Avenue South), with recommendation to give preliminary approval of the ordinance and set a public hearing for January 22, 2008.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Council Member Gershman introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Urban Reserve) District and to include within the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) District all of Prairie Power Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND STREET AND
HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS
DEDICATED ON PLAT OF LUNSKI FAMILY ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from Mike Juntunen on behalf of Victor Lunski for preliminary approval of the plat of Lunski Family Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 6526 17th Avenue South), with recommendation to give preliminary approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to include preliminary approval of an ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan and schedule a public hearing for January 22, 2008.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Council Member Gershman introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Lunski Family Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
The Portfolio Management/Summary for period ending November 30, 2007, was presented to the city council.
APPROVE BILL LISTING
Vendor Payment Listing No. 07-24, dated December 14, 2007, totaling $1,322,132.66, was presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Gershman that these bills be allowed and that the city auditor be authorized to issue warrants in payment of the same. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, McNamara, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.
APPROVE MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2007
Typewritten copies of the minutes of the city council held on Monday, December 3, 2007, were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Kreun that these minutes be approved as read. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1) Council Member McNamara wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everybody.
2) Council Member Christensen reported that a finance committee meeting will be scheduled for January 9, 2008 at noon.
3) Council Member Kreun reported a service/safety committee meeting tomorrow, December 18, at 4:00 p.m. in Room A101.
4) Mr. Swanson reported that earlier this evening he advised the mayor that a motion to divide a question can be sought by an individual member, there are two procedurally rules on the division of the question, and that the motion should have been voted upon by the membership, however, as a result of the vote it was a no foul type rule.
5) Council Member Gershman wished everyone a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, and that they will be taking three weeks off from city council.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Gershman that we adjourn. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
John M. Schmisek
City Auditor
Approved:
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Michael R. Brown, Mayor