Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday, September 7, 1993

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in its regular session in the Civic Auditorium on Tuesday, September 7, 1993 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Polovitz presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; absent: none.

Mayor Polovitz announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the issue.

APPROVE MINUTES JULY 19, 1993

Typewritten copies of the minutes of the adjourned meeting held on July 19, 1993 were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Hanson that these minutes be approved as read. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING
OF ORDINANCE AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE
PLAT OF ULLAND PARK 1ST 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 Ulland Park 1st Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on August 16, 1993, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

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.

The City Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of the Grand Forks Park District of Grand Forks, ND for final approval of a plat of Ulland Park 1st Addition lying in the N Half of the North Half of Section 28, Grand Forks T151N of R50W less the NE Quarter of the NE Quarter thereof (located south of 47th Avenue between South Columbia Road and South Washington Street), and recommended tabling the request, including postponing the public hearing and passage of the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan until October 18, 1993, with the under-standing that a member of the Grand Forks Township Board, the Grand Forks County Commissioners, the City Council, the City Planning and Zoning Commis-sion, and the Grand Forks Park District will meet to discuss issues raised prior to the October 6, 1993 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glass-heim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance be continued until October 18, 1993. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

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ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3320, RELATING TO
TIMES FOR CONDUCTING GAMES OF CHANCE

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-0305 (3) of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the times for conducting of games of chance", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on August 14, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3321, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE (SANITATION DEPARTMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Sanitation Department - Solid Waste Management Grant), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on August 16, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3322, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Health Department - Nutrition Dental Health Grant), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on August 16, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT RESOLUTION VACATING UTILITY EASEMENT
IN BLOCK 2, C & N RESUBDIVISION

The city auditor reported that pursuant to instructions by the city council after having received a petition to vacate and discontinue the existing utility easement located within Lots 3, 4, 5 and 14, Block 2, C & N Resubdivi-sion, the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held this evening and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Beyer that we do hereby find and determine an insufficiency of protest on the request for vacation. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

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Council Member Kulas introduced the following resolution of vacation which was presented and read: Document No. 6146 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Shores that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ADOPT RESOLUTION VACATING PORTION OF SCREENING
EASEMENT IN WESTWARD ACRES SUBDIVISION

The city auditor reported that pursuant to instructions by the city council after having received a petition to vacate and discontinue the easterly 30 feet of the westerly 252 feet of the 25-foot wide east/west screening easement as platted and dedicated on the Replat of Blocks 1, 2, 11, 12 and 13, Westward Acres Subdivision (2500 block of 7th Avenue South), the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held this evening and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that we do hereby find and determine an insufficiency of protest on the petition for vacation. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hagness introduced the following resolution of vacation which was presented and read: Document No. 6147 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Shores that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOVING PERMIT TO
MOVE BUILDING TO 1510 NORTH 6TH STREET

The city auditor reported that the public hearing on the application by Darwin Trottier to move a garage from 618 Oak Street to 1510 North 6th Street had been published and posted.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the application for moving permit by Darwin Trottier to move building from 618 Oak Street to 1510 North 6th Street to be used as a garage, and recommended that the application be approved, subject to the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beach that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and further that Mr. Trottier be and is hereby authorized to move the building. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON PAVING
DISTRICT NO. 524, PROJECT NO. 4087

The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolu-tion of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 524, Project No. 4087, paving on South 38th Street from the north lot line of Lot 8, Block 2, Birkholz' 4th Addition to 24th Avenue South, and South 36th Street from 21st Avenue South to the south side of 22nd Avenue South, and 22nd Avenue South from South 38th Street to South 36th Street, had expired on August 27, 1993, and that he had received no written protests.

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Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

Council Member Kulas introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 6148 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Beyer that we do hereby find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No. 524, Project No. 4087, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL
COST, AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO. 4087,
DISTRICT NO. 524

The city auditor presented and read the tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on August 23, 1993 for Paving Project No. 4087, District No. 524, paving on South 38th Street from the north lot line of Lot 8, Block 2, Birkholz' 4th Addition to 24th Avenue South, and South 36th Street from 21st Avenue South to the south side of 22nd Avenue South, and 22nd Avenue South from South 38th Street to South 36th Street, indicating that Nodak Contracting was low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $157,018.75: Document No. 6149 - Bid Tabulation.

The city engineer's estimate of total cost on paving Project No. 4087, District No. 524, in the amount of $ , was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for Project No. 4087, District No. 524, paving on portions of South 38th Street, South 36th Street and 22nd Avenue South in Birkholz' 4th Addition, and recommended that we accept the low bid of Nodak Contracting in the amount of $157,018.75.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

Council Member Beyer introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 6150 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 4087, District No. 524, to Nodak Contracting be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.

DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON PAVING
DISTRICT NO. 520, PROJECT NO. 4116

The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolu-tion of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 520, Project No. 4116, paving on Homestead Circle in Sunbeam 5th Resubdivision, had expired on August 27, 1993, and that he had received no written protests.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

Council Member McCabe introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 6151 - Resolution.
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It was moved by Council Member McCabe and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that we do hereby find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No. 520, Project No. 4116, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL COST,
AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO. 4116, DISTRICT
NO. 520

The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on Monday, August 23, 1993 for Paving Project No. 4116, District No. 520, paving on Homestead Circle, indicating that Valley Contracting Company was low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $45,639.05: Document No. 6152 - Bid Tabulation.

The city engineer's estimate of total cost on Paving Project No. 4116, District No. 520, in the amount of $ , was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for Paving Project No. 4116, District No. 520, paving Homestead Circle, and recommended that we accept the low bid of Valley Contracting Company in the amount of $45,639.05.

It was moved by Council Member Beach and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Beach introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 6153 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Beach and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 4116, District No. 520, to Valley Contracting Company be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, hoeppner, Kulas, hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON PAVING
DISTRICT NO. 525, PROJECT NO. 4129

The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolu-tion of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 525, Project No. 4129, paving on 11th Avenue South between South 34th Street and South 36th Street, had expired on September 3, 1993, and that he had received no written protests.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

Council Member Beyer introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 6154 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Kulas that we do hereby find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No. 525, Project No. 4129, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL
COST, AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
4129, DISTRICT NO. 525
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The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on Monday, August 30, 1993 for Paving Project No. 4129, District No. 525, paving on 11th Avenue South between South 34th and 36th Streets, indicating that Valley Contracting Company was low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $79,247.46: Document No. 6155 - Bid Tabulation.

The city engineer's estimate of total cost on Paving Project No. 4129, District No. 525, in the amount of $ , was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for Project No. 4129, District No. 525, paving 11th Avenue South, and recom-mended that we accept the low bid of Valley Contracting in the amount of $79,247.46, contingent upon payment of the up-front monies by the developer.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

Council Member Glassheim introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 6156 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 4129, District No. 525, to Valley Contracting Co. be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Kulas that the consent agenda items be referred to the proper committee as noted for investigation, consideration and report back with recommendation.

Public Safety Committee:
1) matter of crosswalk at South 10th Street and 32nd Avenue South.
2) matter of change in corporate structure of Himax, Inc. dba Griggs Landing.

Public Service Committee:
1) matter of garage and sidewalk at 415 North 7th Street.
2) matter of drainage problem on 13th Avenue North.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 93-15, dated September 7, 1993, and totaling $501,650.25, all having been audited by the city auditor for payment in accordance with Regulation No. 2, was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Shores 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 Beach, McCabe, hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN UTILITY RATES

The Utility Rate Study Committee reported having reviewed the 1994 budget and recommended an increase in various enterprise funds and that we increase water rates 5 1/2% effective January 1, 1994; that we increase wastewater rates 5%
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effective January 1, 1994; and that we increase stormwater rates 5% effective January 1, 1994.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Hagness that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hag-ness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER ITEM RELATIVE
TO BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOW PURCHASE OF BUSES

Council Member Kulas asked that the rules be suspended and that agenda item No. 7-47 relative to amending the budget to allow purchase of buses be considered. The motion was seconded by Council Member McCabe. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

AMEND BUDGET TO ALLOW PURCHASE OF BUSES

The Bus Committee reported having considered the matter of amendment to the budget allowing purchase of six low-floor buses for $212,500.00, and recom-mended that the budget be amended from $125,000 for three new low-floor buses to $212,500.00 for six new low-floor buses.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Shores that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

Council Member Kulas reported that there is a new ration available which would reduce the City's share; that Mr. Ulland of Public Transportation Department has informed them that there is no guarantee they will get 6 buses this year, but would get them next year, that it costs more to retro-fit the buses than to purchase new buses, and would increase budget for this capital item from sales tax surplus funds.

After further discussion and upon voice vote, the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 1994

The preliminary budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1994 was presented to the city council, copies of the proposed preliminary budget had been delivered to all members of the city council.

It was reported that the Committee of the Whole had considered the preliminary budget for 1994 and it was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Kulas that we approve the preliminary budget as presented.

Council Member Geller stated he would like to make plea for additional police officer and community health nurse, that in discussing the health nurse position with the director of the health department, it was stated that this position could be funded through 5% rebate on worker's compensation premiums by initiating these types of programs, and through other health grants. Council Member Geller moved to amend the preliminary budget to include one additional health nurse position (occupational health nurse) in the health department and one additional police officer in the police department; Council Member Hanson seconded the motion.

Ken Schultz, executive director of the health department, and Debbie Swanson, community health nurse, spoke in favor of the additional nursing position.

After some discussion it was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by
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Council Member Crawford to amend the motion to approve the position for two years on a trial basis, contingent upon funding through Workers' Comp. rebate and grants. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the amendment, as amended, and upon voice vote, the motion carried 13 votes affirmative; Council Member Carpenter voting against the motion.

Mayor Polovitz reported he had talked with Senator Conrad relative to Air Base retention, that City has responsibility to do as much as it can to fight for base, that we have period of two years, that it is duty of council to put monies in budget for retention of Base in 1995. It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member McCabe that we transfer $100,000 from Economic Development to the General Fund for base retention.

Council Member Carpenter stated he disagreed with the source of funds, and amended motion to take monies out of the 10% excess sale tax monies. The motion was seconded by Council Member Beyer.

Richard Olson, Grand Forks Development Foundation, stated he appreciates concern, that Grand Forks is operating economic development on less monies than other cities.

After considerable discussion and upon call for the question on the amendment and upon voice vote, the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the motion, as amended, and upon voice vote, the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the adoption of the preliminary budget, as amended, and upon voice vote, the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hanson introduced an ordinance entitled "The Annual Appropria-tion Bill appropriating the sums of money necessary to defray expenses and liabilities of the City of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and making the annual tax levy for fiscal year beginning January 1, 1994 and ending December 31, 1994", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

RECESS FOR 5-MINUTES

The council meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. with all members present.

APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION BY
COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY WITHDRAWN

The city auditor reported that the application for property tax exemption by the Coca Cola Bottling Company for property at 724 North 47th Street had been withdrawn.

DENY APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF 1991 TAXES
FOR PROPERTY AT 130 SEWARD AVENUE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for abatement of 1991 taxes by Ann C. Peterson, 130 Seward Avenue, for Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Riverside Park Addition, and recommended that we deny the applica-tion.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

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ADOPT POLICY RELATIVE TO AWARDING PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of awarding property tax exemptions, and recommended adoption of same recommendation as approved by the Urban Development Committee.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of awarding property tax exemptions, and recommended that requests for tax increment financing and tax exemptions relating to economic development projects will be referred simultaneously to the finance committee and the urban development committee; that the finance committee will be responsible for assessing the availability of funds and determining the fiscal impact of the project on the City and will forward their recommendation to the urban development committee; that the urban development committee will review the recommendation of the finance committee and will be responsible for determin-ing the need for tax increment financing or tax exemptions and for determining the overall impact the project will have on the community; the urban develop-ment has the option to refer the matter to the Growth Fund for more detailed review.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

DENY REQUEST TO REPAY EXCESS HEALTH INSURANCE
MONIES TO EMPLOYEES AS INCREASE PERCENTAGE OF
WAGES

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of 1994 excess health insurance monies and converting excess health insurance monies into increased percentage of wages, and recommended to deny this request.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
BILL ORDINANCE FOR 1993 (COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUDGET)

A request to amend Community Relations budget to reflect a grant from the Turtle Mountain Board of Chippewa Indians for Native American Homeless - Grand Forks City Mission in the amount of $5,800.00 was presented. It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this amend-ment be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Johnson introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Community Relations), which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF EXTENDING COLLECTION
OF MOSQUITO CONTROL FEES

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of extending collection of mosquito control fees, and recommended to receive and file.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-
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tive.

APPROVE REQUEST BY GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TO BLOCK PORTIONS OF STREETS FOR BAND PRACTICE

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request by Grand Forks Public Schools for blocking of streets for band to practice marching in preparation for Potato Bowl parade from 7:55 a.m. to 8:55 a.m. weekdays September 7 through 17, and recommended approval be granted to allow the Grand Forks Public Schools to block Second Avenue North starting at alley between old YWCA building and Social Security Office to southerly edge of civic auditorium parking lot and blocking 6th Street North from 1st Avenue North through 2nd Avenue North provided that the school system work with police department, inform public of this activity and sign hold harmless with city attorney.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

APPROVE REQUEST FOR PARADE DURING FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request to hold parade on October 9 during Fire Prevention Week, and recommended approval be granted to hold parade on October 9.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirm-ative.

APPROVE REQUEST BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO HOLD
ROAD RACES ON OCTOBER 9

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request by First National Bank to hold 60th Anniversary road races on October 9, and recommended approval be granted for First National Bank to hold 60th Anniver-sary road races on October 9, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

APPROVE REQUEST BY ARC TO USE BIKEPATH FOR
IN-LINE SKATING EVENT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request by ARC to use bikepath for in-line skating event, and recommended approval be granted to hold event on September 19, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

APPROVE REQUEST TO BLOCK PORTION OF BELMONT
ROAD DURING CHURCH BLOCK PARTY ON SEPTEMBER 12

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request by St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, United Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church for block party on Sunday, September 12, beginning at 12:00 p.m. and block of intersections of Belmont Road at Gertrude 13263
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Avenue and Third Avenue South, and at South 6th Street between the hours of 2:45 and 3:45 p.m., and recommended that we approve the request.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

APPROVE PARKING IN TIMED ZONED IN DOWNTOWN DURING
NDEA CONVENTION OCTOBER 13-15

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of downtown parking during NDEA Convention October 13-15, 1993, and recommended that time-zoned areas in the Central High School area will not be ticketed during the NDEA Convention October 13-15, 1993, provided that the NDEA Convention Committee inform individuals attending the convention.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

APPROVE APPLICATION BY HAPPY HARRY'S TAX
FREE LIQUOR, INC. FOR OFF SALE ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE LICENSE AT 2051 32ND AVENUE SOUTH

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application by Happy Harry's Tax Free Liquor, Inc., 2051 32nd Avenue South, for Class 2 Off Sale Alcoholic Beverage license, and recommended approval be granted.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

APPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY CONTRACT FOR 1994

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of Traffic Safety contract for 1994, and recommended that the Traffic Safety contract for 1994 be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF SUBSIDIZING BUILDING
OF BIRD HOUSES FOR PURPLE MARTINS

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of subsidizing building of bird houses for purple martins for mosquito control, and recommended to receive and file.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

ACCEPT BID FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the bids for radio equipment for the fire department, and recommended that we accept the bid of Stone's Mobile Radio in the amount of $16,053.00, subject to review by the mayor.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller
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that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hag-ness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE TRANSFER REQUESTS; AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCES
AMENDING ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR 1993

A request to transfer $16,400.00 within the E-911 System budget had been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee. It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this transfer be and is hereby ap-proved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

A request to transfer $166,000.00 within the E-911 System budget had been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee. It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this transfer be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

A request to amend the Local Health Services budget to reflect a grant in the amount of $10,233.00 had been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee. It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this amendment be and is hereby approved and that an ordinance be introduced for first reading. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Beyer introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Health Department - Local Health Services Grant), which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

A request to amend the Communicable Disease budget to reflect immunization initiative grant monies in the amount of $13,500.00 had been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee. It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this amendment be and is hereby approved and that an ordinance be introduced for first reading. Carried 14 votes affirma-tive.

Council Member Beyer introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Health Department - Communicable Disease budget), which was presented, ree, reported having considered the matter of selection of engineering consultant for City Project 4045, water plant improve-ments, and recommended that we authorize entering into a contract with Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. to provide engineering services for the project.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beach that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

ACCEPT QUOTES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ELEVATED
WATER STORAGE TANKS

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the proposed improvements to water towers, and recommended that we accept the quote of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $10,600.00 to furnish and install overflow pipe on UND elevated water tank.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beach that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the proposed improvements to water towers, elevated water tank at North Washington Street underpass, and recommended that we accept quote of Maguire Iron, Inc. in the amount of $8,700.00 to furnish and install overflow pipe, and to do minimal scraping, spot priming and painting in the amount of $20,200.00, for a total quote of $28,900.00.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beach that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness --14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

ACCEPT BID FOR SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the bids for sidewalk snow removal equipment for the street department, and recommended
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that we accept the bid of Reach Equipment, Bloomington, MN in the amount of $44,944.00, including trade-in of existing equipment.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beach that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hag-ness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR 1994 FEDERAL AID
PROJECTS