Council Minutes
16867
February 22, 2000
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
February 22, 2000
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in its regular session in the council chambers in City Hall on Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at the hour of 7:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Owens presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; absent: none.
Mayor Owens announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the matter.
APPROVE MINUTES
Typewritten copies of the minutes of the regular, adjourned and special meetings held on March 30, 1999; September 27, 1999; November 11 and 12, 1999; December 6, 1999; January 10, 2000 and February 10, 2000, were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Hafner and seconded by Council Member Martinson that these minutes be approved as read. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
REPORT OF BOARD OF APPEALS
A communication from the secretary of the Board of Appeals was presented and read, stating that the Board had held a public hearing in City Hall on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, and the following appeals were heard: 1) Mike Murie of EAPC on behalf of Urban Development, request for variance to allow the use of a frost-protected foundation in lieu of a conventional frost depth foundation at 311 Kittson Avenue, variance approved with the following stipulations: that a revised plan be submitted that is certified by a professional engineer or architect that indicates some type of perimeter floor heating system and the amount and depth of rigid insulation is reviewed; that any future buyer of adjacent properties be provided with the details of this foundation design and a copy of minutes be placed in property file.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Babinchak that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
APPROVE BILLS
Vendor Payment Listing No. 00-02, dated February 22, 2000, and totaling $3,121,918.03, all having been audited by the city auditor for payment in accordance with regulations, was presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Bakken 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, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.
REFER ITEMS BACK TO COMMITTEE
Mayor Owens asked if there were any committee items to be referred back to committee.
Council Member Hafner stated he would like to have the matter of Corps of Engineers dike alignment sent back to committee, but asked that Mr. Vein give a brief explanation of the circumstances of pulling this matter.
Mr. Vein reported that last week they met in the Mayor’s Office with Council Member Hafner, and Larry and Shirley Jahnke and they asked if the City would look at what it would take to put an earthen levee behind the homes on Northridge Hills; that earlier they had looked at putting in an unstabilized earthen levee that went through the location of the homes, and also studied the stabilized concrete floodwall that saved the homes but had concerns about at a staff level; but didn’t look at a stabilized earthen levee situation that was requested. He stated that they’ve looked at this very briefly today, trying to get as many numbers as they can and coordinating what they can with the Corps, that they feel it has potential and needs more study, and have asked to delay this decision for two weeks. He stated that it could come back to committee for review, not only at the Northridge Hills location but some of the other locations and that it be thoroughly reviewed. He stated that he concurs with taking it back to committee.
Council Member Hafner and Council Member Polovitz asked that the matter of the Corps of Engineers dike alignment be referred back to committee. The committee meets March 1 at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVE JAIL CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL
PRISONERS
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of jail contract for municipal prisoners, and recommended to approve the jail contract for municipal prisoners with final review by the city attorney.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGES TO IS JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of IS job descriptions, and recommended approval of the changes to the IS job descriptions.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA FOR BROADCASTING COUNCIL MEETINGS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of broadcasting council meetings on Cable Channel 3, and recommended to authorize proper City officials to enter into an agreement with UND for the contract period that expires September 30, 2004, subject to final approval by the city attorney and subject to approval of acceptable bids and to ask Mr. Dean to lead a team to request bidding for the proper equipment and return with a recommendation.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION AWARDING HEALTH CARE
SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of resolution awarding Health Care System Revenue Bonds (Altru Health System Obligated Group), Series 2000, and recommended approval of the resolution relating to the Municipal Industrial Development Act authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance the projects for Altru Health System and authorizing execution and delivery of documents relating thereto.
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of resolution awarding Health Care System Revenue Bonds (Altru Health System Obligated Group), Series 2000, and recommended that we authorize that we authorize interest rate of not to exceed 8.5%.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.
Council Member Carpenter reported that originally the resolution had a not exceeding 7.5% and the change was requested by Altru because of interest rates going up to not exceed 8.5%, and it is their obligation. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
Council Member Carpenter introduced the resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 7924
- Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
MATTER OF RETREAT FOR COUNCIL TO SET
PRIORITIES
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of retreat for council to set priorities, and we do Carver Governance Method at a cost of $7,000 plus expenses at the earliest possible date.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.
Council Member Babinchak stated that the vote on the motion out of committee was 2 - 2; and the earliest possible dates are March 10 and 11, and it was consensus of the committee that if 12 of the 15 people could not be there that it would be May 10 and 11, and feels that perhaps do in-house and that there are resources on council that may not be here in June after the election, but cost is $7,000 plus expenses.
Council Member Carpenter stated that the governance method talks about a lot of issues that have been before us and in the community about number of committees, how they govern policy vs. details, what are the roles of council vs. city administrative coordinators or mayors, and important to get started on.
Council Member Bakken stated this should be done when have new council members, and if wait until May, should wait until after election.
It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Polovitz that if there are not 12 people in attendance in March, to delay until after new council is seated and include former council members. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Polovitz, Lucke, Bouley, Glassheim, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 10; voting “nay”: Council Members Lunak, Babinchak, Hamerlik, Carpenter - 4. Mayor Owens declared the amendment carried.
Upon call for the question on the original motion, as amended, and upon roll call vote, the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Bouley, Klave, Beyer, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 9; voting “nay”: Council Members Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Babinchak - 5. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE REBIDDING AURORA CONSTRUTION FUND
INVESTMENT
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of rebidding Aurora Construction Fund Investment (matures 3-01-00), and recommended that we award to Bear Stearns with a yield of 6.395%.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
REQUEST CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO PURSUE THE
BOATING AND SNOWMOBILE SIGNAGE FOR THE
RIVERSIDE DAM
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of signage at Riverside Dam, and recommended to ask the Corps of Engineers to pursue the boating and snowmobile signage for the Riverside Dam.
It was moved by Council Member Martinson and seconded by Council Member Bouley that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
APPROVE SIGNAGE RESTRICTING PARKING FROM
DRIVEWAYS AT APPROPRIATE DISTANCE ON PORTION
OF 27TH AVENUE SOUTH
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of review of parking on 27th Avenue South from 21st to 25th Streets, and recommended to approve signage to restrict parking from the driveways at a distance staff deems appropriate.
It was moved by Council Member Martinson and seconded by Council Member Bouley that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE REGARDING BOARD OF
HEALTH COMPOSITION AND POWERS
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of amendment to City Code, Chapter XIII, re. Board of Health composition and owners to accommodate state law changes, and recommended approval of the amendment to City Code, Chapter XIII regarding Board of Health composition and powers and recommended that the Health Director be a voting member.
It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
Council Member Babinchak introduced an ordinance entitled “An ordinance amending Section 13-0106 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the Board of Health composition and powers”, which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
A request from the Police Department for transfer of $123,962.67 to reflect unexpended funds budgeted in 1999 for radio communication equipment and mobile data computers to be purchased this year, was presented and read.
A request from the Community Initiative Program (HL15)(Health Department) for transfer of $2,500 to reflect donations from Smith Kline Beecham and Altru, was presented and read.
A request from the Police Department for transfer of $1,084.72 to reflect earned interest to be placed into individual grant category, was presented and read.
A request from the Police Department for transfer of $1,282.88 to reflect donation for snowmobile suits from Park Board, restitution payment for damage to police vehicle and security for UND/Denver, was presented and read.
A request from the Police Department for transfer of $27.13 to reflect restitution payment for damage to police vehicle, was presented and read.
A request from the Police Department for transfer of $39,828.82 to reflect grants received in 1999 which have not been expended, was presented and read.
A request from the Police Department for transfer of $71,654.47 to reflect grant funds received in 1999 which have not been expended, was presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that these budget transfers be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO ENCROACHMENT
AGREEMENT WITH LUMBER MART, INC.
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of encroachment agreement with Lumber Mart, Inc., 1901 32nd Avenue South, and recommended to authorize entering into the encroachment agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
AUTHORIZE OPTICON SYSTEM INSTALLATION
FOR NEW SOUTHEND FIRE STATION
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of opticon coverage for the new southend fire station, and recommended to authorize opticon system installation by City personnel at intersections noted and funding (est. cost $14,500) to be taken out of Highway Users Taxes.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR PROJECT NO. 5031, REPAINTING POINT BRIDGE
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of agreements for engineering services for Study and Report Agreement with KLM, Project No. 5031, repaint Minnesota Avenue Bridge, and recommended to authorize entering into the agreement with KLM, Inc. at a rate not to exceed $20,995.00 and staff to check cost share with the City of East Grand Forks, MN on that figure.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR PROJECT NO. 4974, BIKEWAY
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of agreement for engineering services for Design Agreement with Ulteig, Project No. 4974, bikeway along 17th Avenue South from 20th to 34th Streets, and recommended to approve the agreement for engineering services with Ulteig Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,800.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR PROJECT NO. 4757.2, MILL AND OVERLAY DOWNTOWN
STREETS
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of agreement for engineering services for Construction Administration Agreement with Advanced Engineering, Project No. 4757.2, Mill and Overlay Downtown Streets (CDBG), and recommended to approve the engineering agreement with Advanced Engineering in the amount not to exceed $78,217.17.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 4923
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of amendment to engineering services agreement, Amendment No. 29, extra work, Greater Forks Engineering Group, Project No. 4923, watermain on 47th Avenue South from Washington to Chestnut Streets, and recommended to approve Amendment No. 29 in an amount of $8,866.09.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 4880
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of amendment to engineering services agreement, Amendment No. 30, extra work, Greater Forks engineering Group, Project No. 4880, watermain on South 20th Street from 47th Avenue South to 51st Avenue South, and recommended to approve the amendment in the amount of $3,276.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 4784
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of amendment to engineering services agreement, Amendment No. 31, extra works, Greater Forks Engineering Group, Project No. 4784, Southend Water Tower (CDBG), and recommended to approve Amendment No. 31 in the amount of $17,545.99.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 4973
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of amendment to engineering services agreement, Amendment No. 1, construction administration, Advanced Engineering, Project No. 4973, Watermain Replacement Loop on North 15th Street and 8th Avenue North, and recommended to approve Amendment No. 1 in an amount of $131,080.00, CDBG funded project.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECTS NOS. 4981 AND 4982
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of amendments to engineering
services agreements, Amendment No. 1, construction administration, Webster, Foster &Weston, Projects Nos. 4981 and 4982, Rehabilitate Sanitary Pump Stations No. 14 and No. 15, and recommended to approve Amendment No. 1 in an amount not to exceed $56,874.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5119, DISTRIT NO. 577
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment district for Project No. 5119, District No. 577, alley paving in 1100 block between Almonte and Reeves, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimates of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare detailed plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation e and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7925 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEE’S REPORT, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5119, DISTRICT NO. 577
The Deputy City Auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Paving Project No. 5119, District No. 577: Document No. 7926 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5119, DISTRICT NO. 577
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 7927 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon role call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT
NO. 5102 CASTING QUOTES
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5102, 2000 casting quotes, and recommended to approve plans and specifications.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT
NO. 5106, ADA CURB RAMPS
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5106, 2000 ADA curb ramps, and recommended to approve plans and specifications.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 5103, CITY SIDEWALKS
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5103, 2000 City Sidewalks, and recommended to approve plans and specifications.
it was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT
NO. 5138, WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5138, 2000 Watermain Replacement, and recommended to approve plans and specifications.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
PROJECT NO. 5050, DISTRICT 19
The city engineer’s estimate of total cost of the construction of bikeway repairs along the English Coulee from 22nd to 24th Avenues South, in the amount of $ , was presented and read.
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5050, District No. 19, bikeway repairs along the English Coulee from 22nd to 24th Avenues South, and recommended to pass a resolution approving the plans and specifications for this construction, and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No.7928 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICA-
TIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, PROJECT NO.
5048, DISTRICT NO. 563
The city engineer’s estimate of total cost of the construction of paving on 42nd Street from University Avenue to 29th Avenue South, 17th Avenue South from 35th to 42nd Street, and 11th Avenue South from 40th to 42nd Street, in the amount of $ , was presented and read.
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5048, District No. 563, paving 42nd Street from University Avenue to 29th Avenue South, 17th Avenue South from 35th to 42nd Street, and 11th Avenue South from 40th to 42nd Street, and recommended to pass a resolution approving the plans and specifications for this construction, and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 7929 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICA-
TIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, WATERMAIN
PROJECT NO. 5136, DISTRICT NO. 271
The engineer’s estimate of total cost of the construction of watermain on North 69th Street in the amount of $ , was presented and read.
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 5136, District No. 271, watermain at North 69th Street, and recommended to approve plans and specifications and authorization to call for bids.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT No. 5015
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 5015, Flood Mitigation Phase 1, Change Order No. 9 (CDBG), Nodak Contracting, $259,275.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJET NO. 4849
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No.4849, Pump station No. 40, General Contract, Change Order No. 1, Industrial Contract Services, Inc., $496.00; and recommended to approve the change orders.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4860
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4860, Storm Sewer Restoration Area 2, Change Order No. 10 (CDBG), Molstad Excavating, Inc., $30,274.17; and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4861
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4861, Sanitary Sewer Restoration Area 1, Change Order No. 4 (CDBG), Molstad Excavating, Inc., $19,780.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJET NO. 4862
Committee No. 3 Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4862, Storm Sewer Restoration Area 1, Change Order No. 2 (CDBG), Robert Gibb & Sons, $7,900.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4866
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4866, Storm Sewer Restoration Area 4, Change Order No. 4 (CDBG), Molstad Excavating, Inc., $2,900.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PRJECT NO. 4225
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4225, paving South Washington Street from Hammerling to 26th Avenue South, Change Order No. 9, $11,336.23, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR PROJECT NO. 4822,
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY RENOVATION
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Public Works Facility Renovation, Project No. 4822, $2,451.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Public Works Facility Renovation, project No. 4822, mechanical construction, C.L. Linfoot, $500 deduct, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that these recommendations be and are hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 5042
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order, 7MG Reservoir, Project No. 5042, Moorhead Construction, no cost but extend substantial and final completion dates by 49 days, to June 1 and June 15, 2000, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 5086
BALING FACILITY STRUCTURE
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Baling Facility Structure, Project No. 5086, $1,412.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4809
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4809, Sanitary Lift Station No. 1, moving 1 Lincoln Drive, Tony Anderson Construction, $60,700.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4811
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4811, Sanitary Lift Station No. 5, demolish north section of 720 North 3rd Street, Gowan Construction, $36,750.00, and recommended to approve the change order.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4811
SALVAGE AGREEMENT
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order, salvage
agreement for Project No. 4811, and recommended to approve agreement with appropriate staff to negotiate a fair and equitable price.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CONGRESSIONAL BUYER ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of Congressional Buyer Assistance Program, and recommended to authorize the transfer of any remaining funds as of February 25, 2000, out of the Buyer Assistance Program to Grand Forks Homes for additional assistance.
It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Polovitz that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Polovitz, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 14; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE SOUTH 3RD STREET CHANGE ORDERS