Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Monday, July 15, 1996

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, met in its adjourned session in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, July 15, 1996 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Owens presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; absent: none.

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

REPORT FROM RIVER FORKS COMMISSION

Gary Christianson, executive director of River Forks Commission, stated that copies of their annual report to the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks city council had been sent to council members, and briefly reviewed the report, including proposed downtown and riverfront projects and development, events and activities in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks and proposed budgets for 1996 and 1997.

APPROVE MINUTES JUNE 3, 17 AND 25, 1996

Typewritten copies of he minutes of regular, adjourned and organizational meetings of the city council held on June 3, 17 and 25, 1996, were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Ellingson and seconded by Council Member Hafner that these minutes be approved as read. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3597, STREET AND
HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN
AS DEDICATED ON PLAT OF SHADYRIDGE ESTATES
FIFTH RESUBDIVISION

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 Shadyridge Estates Fifth Resubdivision to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

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.

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

Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3598, TO AMEND ZONING MAP
TO REZONE AND TO INCLUDE WITHIN HAAKE PUD, CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 2, WITH SUB-
STANTIAL CHANGE PERTAINING TO LOT A, BLOCK 1, HAAKE
SECOND ADDITION
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An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota to rezone and exclude from Haake PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1 and to include within Haake PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2, with substantial change pertaining to Lot A, Block 1, Haake Second Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been presented, read and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

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.

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

The city auditor presented and read the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had considered the matter of the request from Dakota Financial and Development, Inc. on behalf of First Bank for final approval of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Map to exclude from Haake PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1, and to include within Haake PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2, with substantial change pertaining to Lot A, Block 1, Haake Second Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located northeast of South Columbia Road and 13th Avenue South), and recommended final approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy and passage of the ordinance amending the Zoning Map.

Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

APPROVE FINAL PLAT; AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.
3599, AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO
INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE
PLAT OF AURORA PLAZA ADDITION

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks to include the public R/W shown as dedicated on the plat of Aurora Plaza Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

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 that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

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

The city auditor presented and read the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had considered the matter of the request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Cliff Coss for final approval of the plat of Aurora Plaza Ad- dition lying in the NW Quarter of the SW Quarter and the SW Quarter of the NW Quarter of Section 17, Township 151 North of Range 50 West of the 5th Principal Meridian (located east of South 42nd Street between 24th and 29th Avenues South), and recommended final approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy and passage of the ordinance amending
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the Street and Highway Plan.

Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and final approval of the plat, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

APPROVE FINAL PLAT; AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.
3600, AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO
INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE
PLAT OF THE REPLAT OF LOTS 17 THROUGH 53,
BLOCK 1 AND ALL OF BLOCK 2, GARDEN VIEW ESTATES
FIRST 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 Replat of Lots 17 through 53, Block 1 and all of Block 2 of Garden View Estates First addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

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.

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

The city auditor presented and read the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had considered the matter of the request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Crary Real Estate, for final approval of a replat of Garden View Estates First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located west of South 34th Street and north of 11th Avenue South), and recommended final approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy and passage of the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan.

Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and final approval of the plat and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3601, TO AMEND THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, ZONING, TO INCLUDE SERVICE
STATIONS AS PERMITTED USE IN B-2 SHOPPING
CENTER DISTRICT

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance relating to Chapter XVIII of the Land Development Code of 1987, as amended; Article II Zoning; Section 18-0215 B-2 Shopping Center District; subsection (2) uses permitted; (TTT) service stations", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

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.

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

The city auditor presented and read the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had considered the matter of the request from the Grand Forks Fire Department for final approval of an ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code to allow above-ground storage tanks per the Uniform Fire Code, and recommended final approval and passage of the ordinance amending the text of the Land Development Code.

Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING
OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE,
ZONING, RE. RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
TO AUGUST 19, 1996

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance relating to Chapter XVIII of the Land Development Code of 1987, as amended; Article III Rules and Regulations; Section 18-0305 Residential Accessory Buildings (4)", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, 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.

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

The city auditor presented and read the Planning and Zoning Commission report that they had considered the matter of the request from the Inspection Office for final approval of an ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code, Section 18-0305, residential accessory buildings, and recommended tabling and continuing the public hearing until August 19, 1996.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance be continued to August 19, 1996. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO
INCLUDE LOT 1, BLOCK 1, AIRPORT 3RD RESUBDIVISION
WITHIN GATEWAY COMMONS PUD CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 2, WITH SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES
TO AUGUST 19, 1996

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota to rezone and exclude from Gateway Commons PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1 and to include within Gateway Commons PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2, with substantial change pertaining to Lot 1, Block 1, Airport 3rd Resubdivision to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on June 17, 1996, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.
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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.

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

The city auditor presented and read the Planning and Zoning Commission report that they had considered the matter of the request from Roger Mattern on behalf of Sherman Associates, Inc. for final approval of an ordinance amending the Zoning Map to exclude from Gateway Commons PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1, and to include within Gateway Commons PUD (Planned Unit Development) Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2, with substantial change pertaining to Lot 1, Block 1, Airport 3rd Resubdivision (located east of North 51st Street between Gateway Drive and 12th Avenue North), and recommended tabling and continuing the public hearing until August 19, 1996.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Hagness that the public hearing and second reading of the ordinance be continued to August 19, 1996. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3602, RE. DAILY PARKING
RESTRICTIONS

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 8-0816 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to daily parking restrictions", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on July 1, 1996, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

Howard Swanson, city attorney, advised that he was recommending amendment to the ordinance to include language in subsection (2)(A) to include language to describe geographically by street rather than reference to those streets in sub-part C, have not altered service area designed by staff but described geographically by streets. It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Hagness that the ordinance be amended as recommended by the city attorney. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance, as amended, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO PROJECT ON
BEHALF OF CIRRUS DESIGN CORPORATION AND
THE FINANCING THEREOF UNDER THE CITY CHARTER
AND ORDINANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

The city auditor reported that the notice calling for a public hearing to be held before the city council this evening had been published as required, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal that the City issue its Reserve Revenue Bonds to finance the proposed project, the acquisition and construction of a manufacturing facility and other improvements to be located in the City's industrial park in furtherance of the City's economic develop- ment program.

Mayor Owens called for the public hearing.

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It was noted that Cirrus Design Corporation will lease the building for the term of the bonds. Mr. O'Leary reported there will be a 20-year lease, that bids for the construction of the building will be considered later this evening, and that motion is contingent upon having an executed lease from Cirrus before commencing construction. Mayor Owens closed the public hearing.

Council Member Bakken introduced the following resolution, which was presented and read: Document No. 7115 - Resolution.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Beach and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor, whose signature was attested by the City Auditor.

GRANT FIVE-YEAR GRADUATED PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTION TO DAKOTA AIRCRAFT (CIRRUS DESIGN
CORPORATION) FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING

The city auditor reported that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 40-57.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, notice had been given that the city council would meet this evening to consider the application by Dakota Aircraft (Cirrus Design Corporation) for a five-year property tax exemption on a facility to be constructed on Lot 6, Block 1, Maiers Addition, which the applicants will use in the operation of their business, manufacturing of composite aircraft components and sub-assemblies, to hear any and all comments and/or protests on the application; and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter.

Council Member Ellingson asked what relationship this company has with the City of Duluth. John O'Leary, executive director of Urban Development, reported that they have made a number of trips to Duluth to inquire about that and other things, that the relationship has been excellent, they are in the process of putting in major expansion onto their building in Duluth and that is due part to what is happening in Grand Forks, both facilities are growing nicely and Duluth is delighted about their existence there and seem to be pleased with what is happening; they have been in operation two years.

Mr. O'Leary reported that the City's arrangement with Cirrus substantially different than Cirrus' arrangements with the City of Duluth, which built the building and leased it back to Cirrus, that building will now be sold to a for-profit development corporation who will put the expansion onto the building and continue lease arrangements; and that Cirrus is discussing diversification into new fields. He reported that the City of Grand Forks' arrangements are much more performance-oriented, is based on the number of jobs created, the equity arrangement in the company is substantial, and is unique to North Dakota and the Midwest, that we are swapping dollar for dollar for stock in the company.

He also reported that the building will be completed in March and they are on track with total cost of the building and lease prices they had discussed.

There were no further comments, and Mayor Owens closed the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Bakken
that we do find and determine an insufficiency of protest on the application;
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and that we approve the application for the five-year property tax exemption for Cirrus Design Corporation based on the standard formula: 100% for the first year, 80% for the second year, 60% for the third year, 40% for the fourth year, and 20% for the fifth year. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

The city auditor's statement of changes in cash balances as of June 30, 1996, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 96-12, dated July 15, 1996, and totaling $1,483,926.38, 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 Beyer and seconded by Council Member Carpenter 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, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

APPROVE 1995 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of 1995 audit report for the City of Grand Forks, and recommended to approve the 1995 audit report, and authorize payment to the audit firm subject to final approval of the report by the State Auditor's Office.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of software maintenance agreement (with New World Systems), and recommended to authorize payment of the license fee upgrade in the amount of $5,000 and to enter into the three-year maintenance agreement at a cost of $28,200 each year, with option to renew at end of each year.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE POSITION OF PROJECT COORDINATOR FOR
YOUTH COMMISSION AND JOB DESCRIPTION; AND
APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION

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Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of Youth Commission and recommended to approve position of project coordinator and the related job description.

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

Council Member Sande questioned general duties and responsibilities of the position, whether this position would be "responsible for public presentations, newsletter, Youth Community calendar, comprehensive director of youth services, Info (Hot) Line and all youth recreation activities" or whether responsible for "...a directory of all youth recreation activities" . Pam Larson, Youth Commission, stated this person would be responsible for a directory of all youth recreation activities and would not be directing or managing any program directly dealing with kids; nor any case management.

Upon call for the question the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.


Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of Youth Commission and recommended to authorize mayor, in consultation with the city attorney, to enter into grant application with Knight Ridder.

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

RECEIVE AND FILE REQUEST BY TIM LAMB FOR
TIF FINANCING FOR PROJECT AT 1624 DYKE AVENUE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of reconsideration of request by Tim Lamb for TIF financing for project involving improvements for property at 1624 Dyke Avenue, and recommended to receive and file the request.

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

Tim Lamb, 912 North 39th Street, distributed handouts and photographs of the project, and stated that this is a proposal to add revenue to the City budget, and he is requesting approx. $25,000 in TIF which will be repaid by the increase in property taxes on two city lots that they plan to improve, that it is an urban development project of a blighted city lot through TIF as opposed to the old federal rehab. funding. He stated that this might be comparable to the $350,000 TIF that was given to the Kedney Warehouse project, although this is minor in comparison. He stated his proposal was rejected by the finance committee, he believes, for technical reasons and stated he would like to approach the council on a broader issue and that is, should the City invest in smaller projects that improve blighted areas through TIF. He stated he was available for questions.

Council Member Carpenter reported that the finance committee recommended to receive and file, which is to kill the proposal; that while this may increase revenue, it is specifically dedicated to pay off the bonds and would tie up any increased revenues for the term of the bond issue; that City would be at risk, and need significantly larger project to make bonding costs feasible; and urged defeat of the proposal.

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

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APPROVE APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE AT
1950 SOUTH COLUMBIA ROAD

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application for a liquor license for Bucks of Grand Forks, LLC, 1950 South Columbia Road, (Class 1 - General On/Off Sale Alcoholic Beverage), and recommended that a variance be granted to the 300 ft. distance requirement of existing licensed premise, and approve the application.

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

APPROVE APPLICATION BY TOWNHOUSE FOR SPECIAL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT FOR AUGUST 17

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered request from Townhouse for special alcoholic beverage permit August 17 (fund raiser for Parrothead Club, incl. dance in parking lot, and variance to noise ordinance), and recommended to approve the application for special alcoholic beverage permit, and to grant variance to the noise ordinance to 12:30 a.m.

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

RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION FROM CHI-CHI'S
RE CHANGE IN CORPORATE OFFICERS

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the communication from Chi-Chi's re. change in corporate officers, and recommended to receive and file the information.

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

APPROVE REQUEST FROM GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING ADJACENT TO SCHOOL ON 2ND
AVENUE NORTH FOR RENAISSANCE PROGRAM

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of request from Grand Forks Public Schools for control of parking on school side of 2nd Avenue between Central and City Hall, and recommended to authorize four spaces during school hours only for the School for its Renaissance Program, and to continue same number of tags for school administration.

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

REFER MATTER OF JOINT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PLAN FOR NEW EVENTS CENTER TO CORE COMMITTEE

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of joint emergency preparedness plan for new events center, and recommended to refer this matter to the Core Committee.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Sande that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.
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REMOVE PARKING AT CROSSWALK AT 20TH AVENUE
AND SOUTH 34TH STREET FOR UP TO 100 FEET

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of crosswalk at 20th and 34th Street and expansion of "no parking here to corner" signs, and recommended to remove parking as necessary to develop a clear line of sight for vehicles and pedestrians using the intersection, up to 100 feet from the crosswalk.

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

APPROVE VARIOUS GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH
NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of grant application/agreement with North Dakota Department of Health for Occupational Health Nurse agreement for period July 1 to September 30, 1996, in the amount of $14,635.00, and recommended to approve the grant for Occupational Health Nurse.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Sande that this recommendation be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of the grant application/agreement with the North Dakota Department of Health for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) agreement for the period July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997, in the amount of $94,485.00, and recommended to approve the grant.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Sande that this recommendation be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR SIGN AT
PRESIDENTS PARK MOBILE HOME COURT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of sign encroachment on 36th Avenue South at Presidents Park, and recommended to authorize entering into the encroachment agreement with Presidents Park.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE
PLANTINGS AT 302 40TH AVENUE SOUTH

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of encroachment for plantings within Belmont Road R/W at 40th Avenue South (Kyle and Marijo Whitcomb), and recommended to allow the encroachment subject to entering into an encroachment agreement and maintaining of shrubs.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
FOR PROJECT NO. 4433, AIR BASE WATERMAIN
IMPROVEMENTS

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of amendment to engineering agreement for Project No. 4433, Air Base Watermain improvements, and recommended approval of the amendment to the engineering
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services agreement with engineering fees est. in the amount of $143,686.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT LOW BID FOR PROJECT NO. 4333,
FORCEMAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for Project No. 4333, forcemain valve replacement, and recommended to accept the low bid and award contract to ICS, Inc. in the amount of $197,800.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATES OF
TOTAL COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, SEWER PROJECT
NO. 4476, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4477 AND
SEWER PROJECT NO. 4478

The city auditor presented and read the tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on July 8, 1996 for Sewer Project No. 4476, District No. 373, sanitary sewer on South 38th Street from 24th Avenue South to 29th Avenue South; Watermain Project No. 4477, District No. 248, watermain on South 38th Street from 24th Avenue South to 29th Avenue South; and Sewer Project No. 4478, District No. 374, storm sewer on South 38th street from 24th Avenue South to 29th Avenue South, indicating that Molstad Excavating, Inc. was the low bidder based upon their bids in the amounts of $58,765.00, $50,625.00 and $29,438.00 respectively, for a total bid of $138,828.00: Document No. 7116 - Bid Tabulation.

The city engineer's estimates of total cost on Sewer Project No. 4476, District No. 373; Watermain Project No. 4477, District No. 248; and Sewer Project No. 4478, District No. 374; in the amounts of $25,000.00, $64,500.00, and $37,500.00, respectively, were presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for construction/assessment Project No. 4476, District No. 373, sanitary sewer on South 38th Street from 24th to 29th Avenue South; Project No. 4477, District No. 248, watermain on South 38th Street from 24th to 29th Avenue South; and Project No. 4478, District No. 374, storm sewer on South 38th Street from 24th to 29th Avenue South; and recommended to accept the low bids of Molstad Excavating, Inc. in the amounts of $58,765.00, $50,625.00 and $29,438.00, respectively, for a total bid of $138,828.00.

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

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 7117 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this resolution awarding the contract for Sewer Project No. 4476, District No. 373, Watermain Project No. 4477, District No. 248, and Sewer Project No. 4478, District No. 374, to Molstad Excavating, Inc. be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Ellingson, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande,
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Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.

APPROVE THREE-WAY AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION
OF UTILITIES IN PERKINS 3RD ADDITION

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of three-way agreement in Perkins 3rd Addition, and recommended to authorize City to enter into three-way agreement with developer and engineer for installation of utilities at their cost.

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

APPROVE THREE-WAY AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION
OF UTILITIES IN JOHNSON'S 2ND ADDITION

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of three-way agreement in Johnson's 2nd (Kuster property), and recommended to authorize City to enter into three-way agreement with developer and engineer for private installation of sewer and water to service properties in Johnson 2nd Addition.

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

ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
PROJECT NO. 4479, PAVING DISTRICT NO. 543

The city engineer's estimate of total cost of the construction of paving on South 38th Street from 24th Avenue South to 29th Avenue South, in the amount of $141,081.15, was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 4479, District No. 543, paving South 38th Street from 24th to 29th Avenue South, and recommended that we pass a resolution approving 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 Hafner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 7118 - Resolution.

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

ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
PROJECT NO. 4514, SEWER DISTRICT NO. 375

The city engineer's estimate of total cost of the construction of sanitary sewer on 24th Avenue South from South 38th Street to South 40th Street, and South 40th Street from 24th Avenue South to 29th Avenue South, in the amount of $ , was presented and read.
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Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 4514, District No. 375, sanitary sewer in Birkholz' 5th Addition, and recommended that we pass a resolution approving plans and specifications for this construction and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project.