Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday, July 5, 1994

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, July 5, 1994 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Polovitz presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; absent: Council Members Beyer, Geller, Johnson - 3.

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.

CORRECT MINUTES OF APRIL 4 AND 18, 1994

The city auditor reported that there were two ordinances adopted for the hotel-motel tax area of the Code and since that point the city attorney has moved those into one ordinance (Ord. No. 3402), and to make more clear would need motion to correct those minutes to reflect the one ordinance adopted.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member McCabe that the minutes be approved as corrected. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

CONTINUE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
RELATING TO SCAVENGING OF RECYCLING
MATERIALS, AND REFER BACK TO COMMITTEE

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 13-0415 and adopting Section 13-0416 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to scavenging of recycling materials prohibited and penalties", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 6, 1994, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

Council Members Hagness and Klave requested that this matter go back to the public service committee. Mayor Polovitz referred the matter to the public service committee for further consideration.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3425 AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR 1994
(INFRASTRUCTURES)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1994" (Infrastructures), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 6, 1994, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3426, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR 1994 (HEALTH
DEPARTMENT WELLNESS PROGRAM)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1994" (Health Department Wellness Program), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 6, 1994, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

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Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3427, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR 1994 (POLICE
DEPARTMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1994" (Police Department), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 6, 1994, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3428, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR 1994 (WATER
TREATMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1994" (Water Treatment), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 6, 1994, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOVING PERMIT TO MOVE
BUILDING TO 914 NORTH 5TH STREET FOR USE AS
GARAGE

The city auditor reported that the notice of public hearing on the application by Greg Kalenze to move building from 1823 8th Avenue North to 914 North 5th Street to be used as a garage had been published and posted as required.

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 Greg Kalenze to move building from 1823 8th Avenue North to 914 North 5th Street to be used as garage, and recommended that we approve application subject to the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Beach that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and further that Mr. Kalenze be and is hereby authorized to move the building. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON PAVING
DISTRICT NO. 528, PROJECT NO. 4222

The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 528, Project No. 4222, paving on 30th Avenue South from South 34th Street to existing pavement at the Columbia Mall entrance, and on South 34th Street from 13615
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30th Avenue South to the existing concrete pavement approximately 300 ft. south of the intersection, had expired on July 1, 1994, 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. 6281 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member McCabe and seconded by Council Member Klave that we do hereby find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No. 528, Project No. 4222, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL
COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
4222, DISTRICT NO. 528

The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on June 27, 1994 for Paving Project No. 4222, District No. 528, paving on 30th Avenue South from South 34th Street to existing pavement at the Columbia Mall entrance, and on South 34th Street from 30th Avenue South to the existing concrete pavement approximately 300 ft. south of the intersection, indicating that Valley Contracting Company was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $129,388.25: Document No. 6282 - Bid Tabulation.

The city engineer's estimate of total cost on Paving Project No. 4222, District No. 528, in the amount of $162,039.47, was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the bids for Project No. 4222, District 528, paving 30th Avenue South and South 34th Street, and recommended that we accept the low bid of Valley Contracting Company in the amount of $129,388.25, subject to protest.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Klave that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hamerlik introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 6283 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Klave that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 4222, District No. 528, to Valley Contracting Company be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.

CONTINUE HEARING FOR PROTESTS ON
MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICT NO. 10, PROJECT
NO. 4146 TO JULY 18, 1994

The city auditor reported that the public hearing on determination of protest on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Miscellaneous District No. 10, Project No. 4146, pedestrian bridge and sidewalks from 15th Avenue South between Lots 10 and 11, Block 2 of Johnson's 2nd Addition, con- tinuing across the English Coulee and between Lots 4 and 5, Block 1 of Kuster 3rd Resubdivision, had been continued on June 20, 1994 until this evening.
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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.

It was moved by Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that the hearing on the determination of protests be and is hereby continued to July 18, 1994, as bids had been held in committee for further review and consideration. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

SET PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION TO VACATE
ALLEY ADJACENT TO BLOCKS 76 AND 77, ALEXANDER
AND IVES' ADDITION

The city auditor reported that a petition to vacate the alley adjacent to Blocks 76 and 77, Alexander & Ives' Addition, located within the present sanitation department site on North Washington Street, had been filed with the planning office, and they had requested that the public hearing be scheduled at this time in order to expedite the matter.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Sande that 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 1994 be set as the date and time of the public hearing. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Hanson that the consent agenda items be referred to the proper committee for investigation, consideration and report back with recommendation. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

Finance Committee:
1) 1993 annual financial report and audit for the City of Grand Forks.
2) financial report - TCI.

Public Service Committee:
1) request for encroachment into City right of way (fence at 508 Ella Street)

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

The city auditor's portfolio master summary and investment activity summary as of June 30, 1994 was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Sande that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 94-11, dated July 5, 1994 and totaling $1,236,225.36, 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 Beach and seconded by Council Member Babinchak 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, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SQUIRE TOWNHOUSE
ASSOCIATION FOR ACCESS TO CITY PROPERTY IN
MEDVUE ESTATES 6TH RESUBDIVISION

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of agreement
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with Squire Townhouse Association for access to City property in Medvue Estates 6th Resubdivision (located between Knight Drive and 17th Avenue South and between Columbia Road and English Coulee), and recommended that we authorize the proper City officials to sign the agreement with Squire Townhouse Association and refer to finance the matter of setting the value on the three City properties and advertise said properties for sale and that the City pay the cost of writing the agreement of $1,526.25.

It was moved by Council Member McCabe and seconded by Council Member Babinchak that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE APPLICATION BY FABULOUS WESTWARD HO
MOTEL FOR SPECIAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application by Westward Ho for special permit to sell alcoholic beverages at designated premises - 121 North 5th Street on July 16, 1994, and recommended that the request be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Sande and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT BID FOR SLUDGE TRUCK FOR WATER DEPARTMENT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for sludge truck for water department, and recommended that we accept the low bid of W.W. Wallwork, Inc. in the amount of $61,998.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

ACCEPT BID FOR PROJECT NO. 4199-A

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered matter of bids for Project No. 4199-A, valve replacement, bypass riser and manhole rehab. at Lift Station No. 22, and recommended that we accept the bid of Duckstad Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $25,000.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE REQUEST BY QUAD COUNTY COMMUNITY
ACTION AGENCY TO WAIVE BUILDING PERMIT FEE

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered request for waiver of building permit fee by Quad County Community Action Agency (sponsor for Summer for Service in Grand Forks 1994 for rehab. and painting of exteriors of several elderly and/or low income resident's houses), and recommended that we approve request for waiver of building permit fees at 1) 1014 1st Avenue North, and 2) 1110 Sunset Drive.

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It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR NDDOT PROJECTS

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered change order No. 1, Project IM-6-029(014141, South 47th Street, James Cape & Sons Co., contractor, for a deduct of $2,934.00, and recommended that the change order be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered change order No. 1, Project NH-STN-6-002(043)354, Gateway Drive from 51st to 55th Street, James Cape & Sons Co., contractor, for a deduct of $9,046.50, and recommended that the change order be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered change order No. 1, Project S-NHU-S-TNU-6-081(029)940, 32nd Avenue South, James Cape & Sons Co., contractor, in the amount of $4,807.10, and recommended that the change order be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered change order No. 3, Project IM-STI-6-029(002)136, Gateway Drive to 51st Street, James Cape & Sons Co., contractor, for a deduct of $53,950.89.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting
"nay" none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 4205,
SANITARY SEWER RE-ROUTE AT 11TH AVENUE
NORTH, CONTINGENT UPON LETTER OF AGREEMENT
FROM ACME ELECTRIC, INC.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for Project No. 4205, sanitary sewer re-route at street department (11th Avenue North from N. 15th Street to N. 17th Street), and recommended that we accept the low bid of Molstad Excavating in the amount of $19,836.00, contingent upon letter of agreement from Acme Electric, Inc. that they pay 50% of the cost.

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It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PROJECT NO. 4098, PAVING SOUTH 50TH STREET

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 4098, paving South 50th Street from 10th to 11th Avenues South, and recommended that we approve plans and specifications and authorize call for bids.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, PROJECT NO. 4227, PAVING
DISTRICT NO. 529

The city engineer's estimate of total cost of the construction of resurfacing 30th Avenue South from 20th Street to 25th 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. 4227, Paving District No. 529, re-
surfacing 30th Avenue South from 20th Street to 25th Street, and recommended that we 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 Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 6284 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

DECLARE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR 1995 BIKEWAY
PROJECT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of financial assurance for the 1995 bikeway project (Federal Transportation Enhancement grant awarded to the City for project to be constructed in the South 34th Street right of way from 24th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue South, with total project cost of $236,668 and federal grant covering $144,974 and local match to be split 50/50 between City and Park District), and recommended that we assure City's contribution, subject to Park District participation.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE VARIOUS EASEMENTS
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Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of drainage easement, including a letter of agreement to pay crop damages, for Street Improvement Project No. 4171, located at 32nd Avenue South between I-29 and South 48th Street, for and in consideration of the sum of $1500.00, Suellen Bateman, grantor, and recommended that we approve and authorize proper City officials to sign said easement.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of temporary construction easement for Street Improvement Project No. 4171, at 32nd Avenue South between I-29 and South 48th Street, for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00, Arthur Greenberg, Jr., grantor, and recommended that we approve and authorize proper City officials to sign.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of temporary construction easement for Street Improvement Project No. 4171, at 32nd Avenue South between I-29 and South 48th Street, for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00, Richard R. Odegard, grantor, and recommended that we approve easement and authorize proper City officials to sign the easement.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of temporary construction easement for Pedestrian Bridge and Walkway Project No. 4146, across English Coulee between South 35th Street extended and South 38th Street, for an in consideration of the sum of $1.00, Lonnie Laffen, grantor, and recommended that we approve and authorize proper City officials to sign.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO THREE-WAY AGREEMENT
FOR PRIVATE INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES IN
SUN LAND WEST FIRST ADDITION

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request by Sun Land West for private construction of 7th Avenue North for approximately 810 feet west of North 51st Street: a) to hire CPS, Ltd. as its engineer to design the project, and b) to install all the facilities required, as approved by the city engineer, at its own cost, and recommended that we require Sun Land to enter into a three-way agreement with CPS, Ltd. and the City to authorize installation of utilities in City right of way, and receive waiver of protest from Sun Land West and Van Raden Homes for utilities on 6th Avenue North between 51st and 55th Streets.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting
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"nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request by Sun Land West for construction of North 51st Street for approximately 554 feet from 6th Avenue North to 130 feet north of 7th Avenue by City and to special assess costs for this construction, and recommended that we waive up-front monies and direct city engineer to proceed with plans and specifications.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

APPROVE WAGE OFFER TO EMPLOYEES FOR 1995

The Council/Employee Salary Discussion Team reported having considered 1995 wage offer and recommended that City employees receive a 2.7% across the board increase in salaries in 1995.

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

Council Member Glassheim, a member of the committee, reviewed process with the council.

After some discussion and upon call for the question and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES

Mayor Polovitz announced appointments to the following committees and/or boards, and asked for concurrence in these appointments:

Pension Committee: Council Members Babinchak and Hamerlik.

MPO: Council Member Hamerlik.

Airport Authority (Advisory): Council Member Babinchak.

Utility Rate Committee: Committee chairs: Council Members Hagness, Carpenter, Beach and Hoeppner, and Leland M. Johnson, rep. at large.

Minnesota/4th Avenue South Committee: Council Member Sande.

Bus Committee: Council Members Hanson (chair), and Sande.

Grand Forks Public Library Board: Vera Uyehara.

Capital Improvements Committee: Council Member Klave.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Beach that these appointments be and are hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ESTIMATES, VARIOUS PROJECTS

Estimate Summary No. 258, dated June 30, 1994 and totaling $818,970.24, was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Hanson
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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, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Babinchak, Hagness - 11; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

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 council: Project No. 3812, electrical contract for City Hall Remodeling and Expansion; Project No. 3812, mechanical contract for City Hall Remodeling and Expansion; Project No. 4046, Remodeling of 1956 water plant elevator; Project No. 4077, street lighting for National Guard site; Project No. 4090, storm sewer in Burdick's Resubdivision; Watermain Project No. 4207, District No. 231; Watermain Project No. 4136, District No. 229.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Babinchak that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

REFER VARIOUS ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

Various items were presented and/or referred to committee as follows:

1) Council Member Glassheim asked what status was of committee to look at housing costs; and Mayor Polovitz suggested this could be considered by Urban Development Committee rather than special committee.
2) Council Member Glassheim stated he was member of ad hoc detox committee and if council had any suggestions, they would be interested in hearing them.

AUTHORIZE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND CHAIR OF
PUBLIC SAFETY TO MAKE DECISION ON AERIAL SPRAYING
FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

Council Member Hoeppner presented the matter of complaints re. mosquitos and moved that the council grant health department permission to spray at least three times at their discretion; the motion was seconded by Council Member McCabe.

Council Member Carpenter asked who would make decision, individual in the department or whether a consensus of department. Wally Helland, Coord.Supr/Environmental Division, stated he would feel more comfortable for a body to make that decision rather than sole individual.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Beach that we amend the motion and that we authorize public safety committee to make decision on aerial spraying.

After further discussion it was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Beach that we amend the motion and that we authorize the health department and the chair of the public safety committee to make the decision on aerial spraying of the city for mosquito control. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the motion, as amended, and upon voice vote, the motion carried 11 votes affirmative.

GRANT LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY TO FINANCE
ANALYST IN AUDITING DEPARTMENT
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Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the request by Janeen Anderson, finance analyst, for one-year leave of absence without pay, and recommended that we approve for one year from date of leaving.

It was moved by Council Member McCabe and seconded by Council Member Babinchak that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION BY TOWN HOUSE MOTOR INN
FOR SPECIAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application by Town House Motor Inn, Inc. for special permit to sell alcoholic beverages at designated premises, 121 North 5th Street, on July 9, 1994, and recommended that the request be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Sande that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

HOLD APPLICATION BY 1ST CLASS LIMO SERVICE
FOR TAXI LICENSE

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application by 1st Class Limo Service for taxi license, and recommended that the request be held to public safety meeting on July 11, 1994 at which the applicant be available to answer questions regarding the request and the applicant be so notified.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Sande that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

MATTER OF COUNCIL ACTION REMOVING PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ON PORTION OF NORTH 25TH STREET

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported that Maynard Hanson, 405 North 25th Street, had voiced his disapproval that parking was allowed on west side of North 25th Street for recent Summerthing event despite "no parking" which was approved and signed, and created safety problems, and recommended to receive and file concern, and to make note for future requests of this nature, i.e., Summerthing or other events.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Sande that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.

REFER MATTER OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR AUDITING DEPARTMENT
TO FINANCE COMMITTEE

The city auditor presented the matter of review of job descriptions (city auditor, deputy city auditor, accountant I, accountant II and MIS office manager) and organizational chart for the auditing department, including MIS; and it was moved by Council Members Hoeppner and Sande to refer to the finance committee for consideration.

ADJOURN

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Beach that we do now adjourn until Monday, July 18, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Carried 11
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votes affirmative.

Respectfully submitted,



John M. Schmisek
City Auditor

Approved:

Michael Polovitz, Mayor