Committee Minutes

MINUTES/URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 15, 1994 - 4:00 p.m.

Members present: Beach, Glassheim, Hanson.

1. Reconsideration of Ole and Lena's Growth Fund project.
John O'Leary reported that Mr. Thompson had called and is unable to attend today's meeting; he asked for deferment of the loan until December 1, 1997. Mr. O'Leary stated that he thought that the compromise with last applicant in starting payments was an equitable one; this loan $7,314 in arrears; original loan $50,000 with final payment November 1, 1998, with monthly payments of $610. He reported that couple years ago they change to annual payments; that Mr. Thompson made payment in December 1992 and December 1993 payment not paid. Terry Hanson reported Ole and Lena's received 3-year deferment on OIA loan, in defalut on bank loan and working with SBA restructuring that.

Committee stated they can't discuss without Mr. Thompson being here. Terry Hanson stated he would contact Mr. Thompson to find out when he would be able to attend committee meeting. Held in committee.

2. Discussion of actions which could be taken to promote afford-
able housing.
Ken Vein and Al Grasser, engineering department; John Schmisek, city auditor; Mel Carsen, city assessor; were present.
Chairman Beach stated they needed to define what context is, whether to keep in this committee or ask Mayor to set up committee, what issues to address and asked for comments.

Mr. Glassheim stated committee should decide how to proceed, call in staff and appropriate people to meet with committee, builders, developers, etc. for input. The committee determined matter should be kept within context of this committee, and should identify specific issues that should be dealt with.

Mr. O'Leary submitted summary of comments received at the hearings and reviewed with the committee. There was some discussion re. various items on the summary listing and it was noted that the biggest single factor is lot cost.

Mr. Glassheim presented 6 issues for discussion at committee meetings:
1) financial incentives to lower costs
2) zoning incentives
3) Building Code
4) City funding
5) City information function
(surveys - City do survey of renters to provide information (i.e, whether people want more mentiies, etc.)
6) alternate housing (incl. mobile homes, mfg., homes, dorm situation),

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The committee reviewed summary listing and categorized items under the six issues presented for discussion by Mr. Glassheim.

Glassheim excused.

Held in committee, to establish meeting dates, etc.

3. Award of contracts for Burdick's Acres:
a) range hoods
b) sidewalks
c) basement bathroom fans and fixtures
Curt Siewert reviewed bids, etc. He reported they had received bids for range hoods, low bidder Grand Forks Heating in the amount of $100 per house for range hood and installation. Moved by Hanson and Beach to accept bid of Grand Forks Heating in the amount of $1100. Motion carried. (comm. only)

Mr. Siewer reported they negotiated price with Sherlock Homes to pour sidewalks along with the steps and driveways of $3.50 per square foot. Moved by Hanson and Beach to approve. Motion carried. (comm. only)

Glassheim reported back/Hanson excused.

Mr. Siewert reported that when cost for basement completion was approved, a mechanical alternate for bathroom fans for $1,100 was omitted. Moved by Glassheim and Beach to approve in the amount of $1100 for three houses. Motion carried. (comm. only)

Mr. Siewer reported there was some vandalism (window on Lot 20 was shot out) and two basement windows are missing; that police reports have been filed on the bullet holes; that Builders' Risk Insurance has a $1,000 deductible and cost should be below that. Committee instructed staff to handle administratively.

4. Request from Park Board to carry over promotional funds.
Mr. O'Leary reported that the Park District received $6,000 grant through Community Needs to help support Winterthing event, that they spent $3,000 and are requesting carry-over of $3,000 to finance event in 1995. Moved by Glassheim and Beach to approve request. Motion carried.

5. Request from Centre, Inc. for budget amendment.
Mr. O'Leary presented request from Centre, Inc. halfway house for recovering alcoholics to convert $5,875 to allow them to spend monies on furnishings and fixtures. Moved by Glassheim and Beach to transfer $5,875.00 from Salaries to Equipment and Furnishings. Motion carried.

6. Report on CDBG and Human Needs applications.
Mr. O'Leary distributed copies of summary of all applications
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history of funds since 1987 and will give committee history of what applicants received in funding in last couple fiscal years. He also stated they will send all council members summary of applications received; and will meet on this at next committee meeting.

7. Request from First Night GGF Steering Committee to use
Pillsbury Park for First Night celebration.
Mr. O'Leary presented letter from Sheila Bruhn, chairperson for First Night GGF Steering Committee, requesting permission to use the Pillsbury park on Kittson Avenue near Sander's for New Year's Eve celebration for snow sculpture display. Moved by Glassheim and Beach to approve request. Motion carried. (Comm. only).
Meeting adjourned.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 11/16/94.