Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Monday, October 4, 1993

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in its regular session in the civic auditorium on Monday, October 4, 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; absent: Council Members Lien, Shores - 2.

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.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3328, RELATING TO TRANSFER
OF AUTHORITY FOR EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS TO PSAP

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 21-1913 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the transfer of authority for emergency alarm systems to PSAP", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on September 20, 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3329, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 1993 (MOSQUITO CONTROL)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Mosquito Control), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on September 20, 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3330, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR
1993 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (Community Development - HUD Special Purpose Grant), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on September 20, 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3331, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR
1993 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

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been introduced and passed on its first reading on September 20, 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3332, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR
1993 (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the year 1993" (Community Development - CDBG Grant), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on September 20, 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

DECLARE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTESTS ON ORDINANCE
NO. 3309.1, AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY MASTER
PLAN TO INCLUDE AS RESERVATIONS ALL THAT PORTION
OF THE EAST HALF OF EAST HALF OF SECTION 19,
T151W, R50W OF THE 5TH PM

The city auditor reported that upon duly published notices that the protest period on Ordinance No. 3309.1, amending the Street and Highway Plan as a part of the Master Plan to include as reservations all that portion of the East Half of the East Half of Section 19, T151N, R50W, of the 5th PM, more specifically described as the westerly 80 feet of the easterly 347 feet of said Section 19, had ended on September 23, 1993, and that he had received no written protests.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Kulas that inasmuch as no protests have been received, that a finding of no protests be entered. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Hanson that the city auditor be and is hereby directed to file the ordinance in accordance with its contents. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOVING PERMIT TO MOVE
BUILDING TO 910 SOUTH 46TH STREET

The city auditor reported that the public hearing on the application by American Woods to move a building from 916 South 46th Street to 910 South 46th Street to be used as a shop 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 for American Woods, 1002 South 46th Street, and recommended that we approve the application, subject to the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and further that American Woods be and is hereby authorized to move the building. Carried 12 votes affirmative.
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APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOVING PERMIT TO MOVE
BUILDING TO 1620 DYKE AVENUE

The city auditor reported that the public hearing on the application by Timothy C. Lamb to move a building from 402 Harvard Street to 1620 Dyke Avenue to be used as a dwelling 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 by Timothy C. Lamb to move building from 402 Harvard Street to 1620 Dyke Avenue to be used as dwelling, and recommended to approve application, subject to building meeting Code requirements, and subject to the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Hagness that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and further that Mr. Lamb be and is hereby authorized to move the building. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Beyer that the consent agenda items be referred to the proper committee for investigation, consideration and report back with recommendation. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

Finance Committee:
1) request from TCI of North Dakota, Inc. for City to commence franchise renewal proceedings for cable t.v.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 93-17, dated October 4, 1993, and totaling $874,065.90, 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 Kulas and seconded by Council Member Hanson 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

AMEND CIP POLICY RE. WAIVER OF SIDEWALK
ASSESSMENTS

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the review of the CIP policy re. waiver of sidewalk assessments, and recommended to amend the CIP policy to include income from Social Security.

It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

INSTRUCT CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE REQUIRED
PAPERWORK TO REGULATE CABLE T.V. RATES, AND
TO BEGIN PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS ON FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT REGULATIONS

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of rate regulation of cable t.v., and recommended that we instruct the city attorney to file the required paperwork to regulate rates, and to instruct city attorney to begin preliminary negotiations on franchise agreement regulations.
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It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TRAINING OFFICER
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of job description for fire training officer, and recommended approval of the job description for training officer, and refer to the Civil Service Commission for ranking, subject to budget funds.

It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF 1992
TAXES ON PROPERTY AT 311-317 DEMERS AVENUE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application by Todd Nedberg for abatement of 1992 taxes on the NE 65 ft. of Lots 2 and 4, NW 15 ft. of NE 65 ft. of Lot 6, Block 26, Original Townsite, 311-317 DeMers Avenue, and recommended that we reduce valuation of the property from $507,600 to $250,000.

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

After some discussion and upon call for the question, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": Council Member Beyer - 1.

AUTHORIZE FOUR-WAY STOP AT 17TH AVENUE SOUTH
AND SOUTH 34TH STREET

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request for four-way stop at 17th Avenue South and South 34th Street, and recommended that the traffic engineer request North Dakota Department of Transportation that the City be allowed to remove flashers and to install four-way stop signs, with change to be made as soon as possible.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

REMOVE PARKING ON CORNERS OF INTERSECTION OF
32ND AVENUE SOUTH AND CHERRY STREET, AND STRIPE
TURNING LANES

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of traffic problems at intersection of 32nd Avenue South and Cherry Street, and recommended that we remove parking on all four corners of the intersection for a distance of 150 feet, stripe turning lanes (right turn only) for all four approaches to the intersection, and install advance warning signs.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE REQUEST BY AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 6
TO HOLD PARADE ON NOVEMBER 11

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request by Grand
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Forks American Legion Post #6 to hold parade on November 11, 1993, and recommended that the request be approved, subject to coordinating with the police department.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE RELATING TO OPEN BOTTLE LAW

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of amendment to the Grand Forks City Code granting exemption to commercially chartered public conveyances, with the exception of the operator, from the open container law, and recommended that we approve the proposed ordinance, and introduce for first reading.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

Council Member Carpenter introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 8-0206 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the open bottle law", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CLASS 3 ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR HAPPY JOE'S PIZZA AND
ICE CREAM PARLOR, 2909 S. WASHINGTON STREET

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application by FGF, Inc. dba Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor, 2909 South Washington Street, for Class 3 Off-and/or On-Sale Beer and Wine license, and recommended that we approve the application.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND BUDGET TRANSFER, AND
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS
BILL ORDINANCE (POLICE DEPARTMENT)

A request for amendment of the police department budget to reflect $156,000 for IBM financing for public safety computer system, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this amendment be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

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

A request to transfer $19,834.00 within the fire department budget was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this transfer be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
AT 32ND AVENUE SOUTH AND SOUTH 10TH STREET

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of crosswalk at South 10th Street and 32nd Avenue South, and recommended installation of traffic control at 32nd Avenue South and South 10th Street,
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contingent upon approval of funding source (Highway Users funds).

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

Mark Betts, 921 32nd Avenue South, presented petition containing approx. 450 signatures, requesting traffic control at this intersection.

It was reported that this intersection does not meet standards to warrant lights, and Mr. Vein, city engineer, recommended that until those warrants met because of federal participation, to try to get warrants and install temporary signals.
After further discussion and upon call for the question, the motion carried 12 votes affirmative.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE RELATING TO REGULATION
OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN AMUSEMENT CENTERS

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of request by Breakout Billiards for wine and beer license, and recommended that we approve the changing of the ordinance that would allow license for Breakout Billiards and determine that it is not primarily a retail business, and introduce ordinance for first reading.

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

After some discussion and upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 12 votes affirmative.

Council Member Beyer introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 21-0226 and Section 21-2011 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages in amusement centers", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

MAYOR POLOVITZ RELINQUISHED CHAIR; PRESIDENT
KULAS PRESIDING.

ESTABLISH HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 6, 1993 ON
SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AT 522 REEVES DRIVE

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of substandard building at 522 Reeves Drive, and recommended to receive report from building inspections department, and set the public hearing on substandard building at 522 Reeves Drive for December 6, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved; that the city auditor be instructed to send notices to the proper individuals declaring that the City code enforcement officer has reported non-compliance with notice of "substandard building or structure" pursuant to Section 10-0402(c) of the Grand Forks City Code, and that the notice contain a hearing date of December 6, 1993. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE INCREASE IN DRIVEWAY WIDTH AT VALLEY
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request to increase driveway width at Valley Jr. High School from 30 ft. to 56 ft., and recommended that we approve request to increase driveway to 56 feet.

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It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes
affirmative.

WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEE FOR CONSTRUCTION
TRADES CLASS AT RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request for waiver of building permit for construction trades class at Red River High School, and recommended to approve request.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS FOR SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL AT LANDFILL WITH VARIOUS CITIES USING
SERVICES OF MIDWEST SANITATION SERVICES, INC.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request by Midwest Sanitation Services, Inc., Rolla, ND to dispose of solid waste at city landfill, and recommended that we approve request and authorize entering into agreements with each community, with terms and conditions to include recycling program; and further that billing be made directly to the hauler.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 4050, UPGRADING
SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION 25

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the bids for Project No. 4050, upgrading sanitary sewer pump station No. 25, and recommended to award the bid to Ron's Electric, Inc. in the amount of $40,657.00.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried and the contract awarded.

A request to transfer $18,000 within the wastewater department to cover costs of upgrade to Pump Station #25, was presented to the council. It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this transfer be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

REJECT BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 4144, CLAY CAPS FOR
TRENCHES ON CHESTNUT STREET

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the quotes for Project No. 4144, clay caps for trenches on Chestnut Street, and recommended that we reject all bids and authorize engineering department to re-advertise next spring.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approve. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT BID FOR HAULING COVER MATERIAL TO
LANDFILL

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Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the quotes for Project No. 4143, hauling cover materials to landfill, and recommended to accept
the bid of Nodak Contracting in the amount of 45 cents per c.y. per mile of haul.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS WITH CORPS
OF ENGINEERS FOR RED RIVER FLOOD STUDY

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of Red River flood study by Corps of Engineers, and authorization of appropriate City officials to sign the feasibility cost sharing agreement and the escrow agreement, and recommended to authorize proper City officials to enter into the agreements.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY
AT 910 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of appraisal of property at 910 South Washington for possible intersection realignment of South Washington and 9th Avenue South, and recommended to receive and file.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT 4102, TENNIS
CENTER PARKING LOT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the change order for Project No. 4102, Tennis Center Parking Lot, and recommended to approve the change order in the amount of $44,499.59.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 3793,
DEMERS AVENUE BIKEPATH

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project 3793, DeMers Avenue bikepath, and recommended that we approve change order in the amount of $5,832.00.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. 13309
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President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PAVING PROJECT 3907

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the change order for Project No. 3907, paving South 42nd Street and 17th Avenue South, and recommended that we approve change order to the project and authorize entering into a contract with Valley Contracting for adding aggregate shoulders.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE VARIANCE TO DRIVEWAY WIDTH FOR COCA
COLA BOTTLING COMPANY PROPERTY IN INDUSTRIAL PARK

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of driveway width variance for Lots 5, 6 and 7, Industrial Subdivision for Coca Cola Bottling Company, and recommended to approve increase in driveways to 40 and 42 feet.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR SOUTH END DRAINAGE
PROJECT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of the south end drainage study, and recommended that we set public hearing for October 11 at the public service committee meeting.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BUDGET FUND TRANSFER REQUEST

A request to transfer $4,340.00 within the sanitation department budget for reclassifications approved in 1993, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this transfer be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE DE-OBLIGATION OF FUNDS IN VARIOUS PROJECTS

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of CDBG project de-obligations, and recommended that the following storefront project balances be de-obligated due to project completion, inactivity, or duplication: a) City Center Mall, $226.70; b) Gordon Realty, $500.00; c) 10 North 3rd Street, $90.00; d) 321 Kittson Avenue, $500.00; e) Hub Bar, $1,400.00; f) Steen Bldg. at 137 S. 3rd Street, $3,500; g) 123 DeMers, Poplar's, $1,013.20; h) Waterman Studio, $128.50, for a total of $7,358.40, and that these funds be transferred to subproject 99, Contingencies.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE STOREFRONT BUDGET TRANSFER

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Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of the
storefront budget, and recommended that $167.80 be transferred from storefront contingencies to storefront subproject 22, DeMers Alley.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE HOUSING REHAB PROJECT AT 609
SOUTH 9TH STREET

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of housing rehab project at 609 South 9th Street, and recommended that the project be approved in the amount of $5,000.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR PROJECTS IN BURDICK'S
RESUBDIVISION

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the change orders for Burdick's Resubdivision projects: a) Sewer Project No. 4090, $808.50; b) Sewer Project No. 4091, $3,838.09; and c) Watermain Project No. 4092, $802.74; and recommended that the change orders be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of staff additions for Grand Forks Housing Authority: Housing Technician and Housing Administrator I, and recommended to approve request.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN RENTAL REHAB
LOAN BY TODD NEDBERG, 102 4TH AVENUE SOUTH

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of request by Todd Nedberg for increase in loan for project at 102 4th Avenue South from $30,000 to $45,000, and recommended to approve request.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.


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ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of plans for expansion of Community Development Office in the police building, and recommended that we allocate $7,000 out of the City Building Fund for this project.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hanson 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO HISTORIC COMMISSION

President Kulas announced the appointment of Council Member Beach, and Beth Bouley to the Historic Commission for a two-year term expiring July 1, 1995, and asked for concurrence in these appointments. It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Hanson that these appointments be and are hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATES, VARIOUS PROJECTS

Estimate Summary No. 247, dated September 30, 1993, and totaling $874,630.07, was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Beyer that these estimates be and are hereby approved, and that the city auditor be and is hereby 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, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. President Kulas declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION, VARIOUS
PROJECTS

Communications were presented and read from the city engineer certifying that the contractors had successfully completed the construction of the following projects in a satisfactory manner, and recommended acceptance by the city council: Sewer Project No. 3984, District No. 343; Watermain Replacement Project No. 4018, subsections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Watermain Replacement Project No. 4019, subsection 1; and Project No. 4066, riprap leveling at wastewater ponds.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Crawford that these recommendations be and are hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

REFER VARIOUS ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

Various items were presented and/or referred to committee as follows:
1) Council Member Hanson presented the matter of removing one parking stall on the west end of 11th Avenue North at 20th Street for consideration. President Kulas referred the matter to the public safety committee.
2) Council Member Beach presented the matter of restricting parking to one side of the street on South 17th Street between 28th Avenue South and 32nd Avenue South; President Kulas referred the matter to the public safety committee for consideration.
3) The matter of extending the audit work by Brady's for one year was presented. President Kulas referred the matter to the finance committee for consideration.

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REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 3311 AND AMEND ORDINANCE
NO. 3312 RE. TO COMPOSITION AND QUALIFICATIONS TO
SERVE ON AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Howard Swanson, city attorney, advised council that Ordinance Nos. 3311 and 3312, dealing with composition and qualifications for members to serve on Airport Authority had to be confirmed by similar resolution being adopted by the Grand Forks County Commission; that the Council Commission has declined to adopt either of the resolutions, and that he is, therefore, advising the council and his recommendation is to repeal those two ordinances, but would leave to council's discretion.

It was moved by Council Member Beach and seconded by Council Member Beyer to introduce an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 3311 and Ordinance No. 3312.

Mr. Swanson also advised that Ordinance No. 3311 increased the membership of Authority from 5 to 7, which included one city council member and one county commissioner; that Ordinance No. 3312 added the qualification that at least one of the commissioners had to be fully authorized to fly aircraft for the term of the appointment. He stated that when Airport Authority established, it was established by joint action of the council and of the county commission, and to make any corrections, additions or changes would require approval of city and county.

It was then moved by Council Member McCabe and seconded by Council Member Geller to amend motion and to repeal Ordinance No. 3311 and to amend Ordinance No. 3312 to establish that the qualifications apply only to appointments by the City.

Upon call for the question on the amendment and upon voice vote, the motion carried 12 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the motion, as amended, and upon voice vote, the motion carried 12 votes affirmative.

Council Member McCabe introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance repealing


which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

Council Member McCabe introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance


which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

AUTHORIZE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENT WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR DIRECT
DEPOSIT OF PAYROLL CHECKS

The city auditor presented proposed agreement with First National Bank for direct deposit of payroll checks, and reported that the proposed agreement has been reviewed by the city attorney. It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Hagness that we authorize the proper City officials to enter into the agreement with First National Bank for direct deposit of payroll checks. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

ADJOURN

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that we do now adjourn until Monday, October 18, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

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Respectfully submitted,



Donald O. Tingum, City Auditor




Approved:

Michael Polovitz, Mayor