Committee Minutes

MINUTES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, February 10, 1997 - 4:10 p.m.

Members present: Sande, Ellingson.

1. Matter of stop signs on 8th Avenue South and 13th Avenue
South at Walnut and Chestnut Streets.
Chairman Sande reported that at the last council meeting she had requested that this matter be sent back to committee so she could talk with the principal at Belmont School, spoke with him and he had no problem with eliminating stop signs on 8th Avenue. Moved by Ellingson and Sande to approve switching stop signs at 8th and Walnut and 8th and Chestnut but not to make those changes until the first of June, and to hold on any change in signing on 13th Avenue South intersections until a public meeting is held. Motion carried.

John Thompson, traffic engineer, reported he probably wouldn't schedule meeting until after snow is gone.

2. Request from United Hospital Ambulance Service for use of
opticom system city-wide.
Tom Alinder presented request for ambulances to have ability to use opticom on emergency calls. He noted this would allow control of intersections with traffic signals, currently use only at 11th Avenue South/Columbia Road intersection. Chief Paschke stated his department would support this request. Mr. Thompson stated his department would also support, and reported that the system could accommodate and United hasn't used because they haven't had council approval. He reported that a proposed ordinance had been drafted and would recommend bringing back to committee with changes (would like to delete reference to law enforcement agencies at this time) for review at their next meeting. Chairman Sande reported she had received call from Howard Swanson, city attorney, and that he had reviewed this ordinance, but that there might have to be some changes in numbers because of revisions to Chapter VIII.

Moved by Ellingson and Sande to hold for 2 weeks. Motion carried. (comm. only)

3. Matter of agreements with ND State Dept. of Health:
a) Immunization grant agreement amendment
Debbie Swanson, Health Department, reported this is on-going grant but have had amendment to extend it for $11,530, and
b) Tuberculosis Control grant agreement amendment
this is amendment to the agreement for an additional $2,483. (Budget amendments in the amounts of $11,530 and $2,483 to reflect projected revenues were reviewed. Moved by Ellingson and Sande to grant approval of grant amendments. Motion carried.

4. Budget amendments:
Debbie Swanson reviewed the following budget amendments:
a) Health Department (Families First)- $1,724.00

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to reflect additional revenue as part of time study through Medicaid program and monies used for furniture as part of the renovation of the health department.
b) Immunization Coalition - $7,400.00
to reflect projected revenue for Greater Grand Forks Immunization Coalition.
c) EPSDT (Health Tracks) - $6,000.00
additional funding to cover some renovation costs for moving the EPSDT coordinator's office within the health department, and money comes from Dept. of Human Services.
Moved by Ellingson and Sande to approve the budget amendments as presented. Motion carried.

5. Applications for gaming permits:
a) UND Psychology Club - raffle 04/23/97
It was noted that the application had been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. Moved by Ellingson and Sande to approve the application for permit. Motion carried.

6. Request from Sertoma Club to hold 4th Annual 4th of July
celebration.
Paul Waind and Mark Westacott, representing Sertoma Club, stated they are proposing their 4th Annual fireworks, duck race, 4th of July festivities at the banks of the Red River, and are asking City to give them an exclusive vendor zone which would include the riverbank area between the BNRR bridge and the Point Bridge including all public areas between the Red River and South 3rd Street. He said they are proposing the same event as last year with the event starting at noon with patriotic ceremony and fly-over, duck race and ending with fireworks show. He stated they will have same force of manpower from the Air Force Base and from their Club to insure safety, etc. He presented committee with copies of packet of info. Chief Paschke stated they will again work with the Club in setting up security for the event.
Mr. Waind stated they had no problems or incidents re. the Buegel property and have no contact with him since last year before the race. He also stated they will provide insurance and hold harmless agreements.

Moved by Ellingson and Sande to approve request and to give the Sertoma Club an exclusive vendors permit for the area from BNRR Bridge to the Point Bridge and from the River to South 3rd Street on the 4th of July. Motion carried.

Chairman Sande announced that the committee will hold their next meeting on Saturday, March 1, at 8:00 a.m.

Meeting adjourned.

Alice Fontaine, City Clerk
Dated: 02/10/97.