Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Monday, October 20, 1997

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, October 20, 1997 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Owens presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 12; absent: none; 2 seats vacant.

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.

VIDEO PRESENTATION RE. GRAND FORKS YOUTH
DISASTER MARSHALL PLAN

Mayor Owens announced that video presentation would be made by John Staley, director of Park District on Grand Forks Youth Disaster Marshall Plan, and that this is a result of $1 Million that was obtained through a grant from Department of Health and Human Services, that we received the funding and this is a result of it.

Mr. Staley reported that they put film together to document what they were doing with the money, that he took film to Washington, DC as they wanted to know what we were doing and for accountability. He stated that this was unique grant that was very different than what department ever done before, and that this illus-trates good things that local government has done this summer. He stated that they have had great partnership with urban development as they worked together on this. The video was viewed by council and audience.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3681, RELATING TO
VACATION LEAVE

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 6-0807(4) of the Grand Forks City Code relating to vacation leave", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 6, 1997, 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, Polovitz, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3682, ANNEXING LOTS
3 AND 6, BLOCK 3, PERKINS 3RD ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Lots 3 and 6, Block 3, perkins 3rd Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 6, 1997, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

The city auditor reported that the notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required 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 for the public hearing. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.

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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, Polovitz, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3683, AMENDING STREET
AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W
SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE PLAT OF STRATA
SECOND ADDITION

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Strata Second Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 6, 1997, 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 for the public hearing. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4523, DISTRICT NO. 377

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4523, Sewer District No. 377, in the amount of $63,000, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO.
4524, DISTRICT NO. 250

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4524, Watermain District No. 250, in the amount of $26,600, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make
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on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4525, DISTRICT NO. 378

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4525, Sewer District No. 378, in the amount of $112,900, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, PAVING PROJECT NO.
4526, DISTRICT NO. 547

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4526, Paving District No. 547, in the amount of $116,100, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 20 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4476, DISTRICT NO. 373

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4476, Sewer District No. 373, in the amount of $72,900, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.
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It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO.
4477, DISTRICT NO. 248

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4477, Watermain District No. 248, in the amount of $64,000, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4478, DISTRICT NO. 374

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4478, Sewer District No. 374, in the amount of $37,600, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, PAVING PROJECT NO.
4479, DISTRICT NO. 543

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4479, Paving District No. 543, in the amount of $174,000, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

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that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 19 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4514, DISTRICT NO. 375

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4514, Sewer District No. 375, in the amount of $93,700, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO.
4515, DISTRICT NO. 249

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4515, Watermain District No. 249, in the amount of $117,400, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4516, DISTRICT NO. 376

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4516, Sewer District No. 376, in the amount of $201,300, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they
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be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
NO. 4310, DISTRICT NO. 105

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4310, Street Lighting District No. 105, in the amount of $9,375, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 10 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
NO. 4455, DISTRICT NO. 111

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4455, Street Lighting District No. 111, in the amount of $28,700, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 10 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
NO. 4484, DISTRICT NO. 113

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4484, Street Lighting District No. 113, in the amount of $9,500, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 10 annual installments of principal,
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together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
NO. 4505, DISTRICT NO. 114

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4505, Street Lighting District No. 114, in the amount of $9,400, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 10 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
NO. 4507, DISTRICT NO. 116

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4507, Street Lighting District No. 116, in the amount of $11,700, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 10 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, STREET LIGHTING PROJECT
NO. 4508, DISTRICT NO. 117

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4508, Street Lighting District No. 117, in the amount of $29,175, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 10 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other
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taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SIDEWALK PROJECT NO.
4571

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Sidewalk Project No. 4571, in the amount of $52,035.34, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 5 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SIDEWALK EASEMENT
PROJECT NO. 4593, DISTRICT NO. 15

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4593, Sidewalk Easement District No. 15, in the amount of $3,800, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 5 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SIDEWALK EASEMENT
PROJECT NO. 4617, DISTRICT NO. 16

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4617, Sidewalk Easement District No. 16, in the amount of $1,700, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 5 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

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APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, PAVING PROJECT NO.
4410, DISTRICT NO. 539.1

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4410, Paving District No. 539.1, in the amount of $600,000, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 19 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, PAVING PROJECT NO.
4418, DISTRICT NO. 542

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4418, Paving District No. 542, in the amount of $1,020,541, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assess-ments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 19 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER PROJECT NO.
4562, DISTRICT NO. 379

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the Commission on Project No. 4562, Sewer District No. 379, in the amount of $109,000, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 15 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.


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APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, SEWER CONNECTION FEES,
PROJECT NO. 1097.0

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the city engineer and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the engineer on Project No. 1097.0, in the amount of $33,380.32, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in 13 annual installments of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, WEED CUTTING PROJECT
NO. 4606

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the city health department and/or city engineer and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the supervising sanitarian and/or city engineer on Project No. 4606, in the amount of $8,521.50, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in one annual installment of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, DELINQUENT WATER
BILLING, PROJECT NO. 9001.4

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the city auditor and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by the auditor on Project No. 9001.4, in the amount of $9,410.49, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Owens asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefitted in one annual installment of principal, together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

MATTER OF OPERATING ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY
CENTER MALL AND PARKING AUTHORITY

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Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of operating assessments for City Center mall and Parking Authority, and recommended to pay City Center Mall budget from available funds and assess Parking Authority budget of $66,675.00 to the parking assessment district.

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

The city auditor reported that the normal operating budget of the Mall Authority is approximately $159,000/year, there is $37,150 being budgeted over the next term to try to get the facility through the next few months until demolition takes place; that the normal operating budget for the Parking System is approx. $160,000, and the amount to be assessed this year is $66,775; and that the labor is being paid out of these budgets and is going to be paid by the Disaster Assistance Program Grant from the State, and to keep going for timelines they have to until council makes decisions on the downtown development corporation, that there is within both of these entities some fund balances, Mall has $164,872 available in funds, and the Parking Authority has $172,900 available in its funds.

Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 12; voting "nay": none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON APPLICATIONS FOR
MOVING PERMITS TO NOVEMBER 3, 1997

The city auditor reported that the public hearings on the application by David Skavlem to move a building from 27th Avenue North to 729 South 29th Street, and on the application by Joseph A. Freeman to move garage from 610 1st Street NW, East Grand Forks to 1511 12th Avenue South to be used as a garage had been posted but publications did not occur on these as there were some technical problems at the newspaper.

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

It was moved by Council Member Hafner and seconded by Council Member Beyer that the public hearings be continued until November 3, 1997. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of approval of election officials for special election to be held November 4, 1997, and recommended approval of the listing: Ward 2, Pct. 1: ND School for the Blind, Bev Bale; Ward 2, Pct. 2: Valley Middle School, Bev Lunde; Ward 2, Pct. 3: Wesley United Methodist, Laura Munski; Ward 3, Pct. 1: Winship School, Donna Larson; Ward 3, Pct. 2, Winship School, Cora Como; Ward 3, Pct. 3: Civic Auditorium Shirley Robideaux; and Ward 3, Pct. 4: Police Building, Phil Freeman.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this listing be and is hereby approved. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PROJECT FOR
VALLEY MEMORIAL AND ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
AND ADOPT RESOLUTION PRIMARILY AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF MIDA REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING
PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THEREFORE
(VALLEY MEMORIAL HOMES PROJECT)
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The city auditor reported that notice of public hearing on a proposed project and the issuance of revenue bonds therefor (Valley Memorial Homes Project) had been published as required, that the proposed project will consist of the acquisition, construction and equipping of an approximately 118-bed nursing home, 60-unit assisted living facility, and 60-unit senior citizen independent living rental housing facility to be located at 4000 24th Avenue South, that the amount of the proposed bond issue shall not exceed $30,000,000 for this purpose; and that the Company has also requested the City to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of refunding the outstanding principal balance of the City's Nursing Home Refunding Revenue Bonds (Valley memorial Homes Project), Series 1989, and the amount of the proposed refunding bond issue shall not exceed $8,250,000.

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

Council Member Hagness offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Document No. 7382 - Resolution.

Council Member Sande seconded the above resolution, and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Council Members Beach, Polovitz, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Hagness - 12; the following voted against the same: none; and the following were absent: none; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

The city auditor's statement of cash balances through September 30, 1997 was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Klave that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 12 votes affirmative.

REPORT OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS