Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
February 16, 1999
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, February 16, 1999 at the hour of 7:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Owens presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; absent: Council Members Polovitz, Glassheim, Bakken - 3.
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 GRAND FORKS HOMES, INC.
Sally Page, president of Grand Forks, Homes, Inc., stated that council has requested a detailed status report of Congressional I and II Housing Project of which City has been significant contributor and aligning the issues for them and making a request of the Housing Authority as well as Grand Forks Homes to identify the needs of the community post-flood., that their projections post-flood were certainly significant losses of 1000 to 1200 residences and the loss of those property taxes. She stated that current statistics tell them that they are already down 800 and as the new dike alignment comes into perspective an additional 300 to 400 residences may be affected and some isolated areas. She stated that one of the concerns that the council has had in dealing with some of the issues coming before them has been the projection of Grand Forks Homes and the sale of the projects. She stated that the development of the program was taken as one mass housing development rather than what the private sector would normally do, to build few houses, sell them and as one sells put another on line; but given the situation that they encountered this was not advisable, had people requiring housing for the community and the question was, how were they going to do this. She stated their expectations were that they would have the bulk of the properties up and in hands of new homebuyers and that did not happen, that their projection said that by the end of 1999 the properties would be sold. She stated that in bringing the houses on line it was difficult to provide the appropriate atmosphere to actually sell them during that period of time; that they have looked at the sales projections over a three-year period and the possible additional cash injection into this activity within that three years; and have provided council with a report. She stated that if things sell within the first year there is no particular difficulty or problem of any magnitude, however, if they incur additional carrying costs and what they’ve done is put together a presentation for the council which reflects the major parts of the report. She stated that Dwaine Espegard, president and CEO of Bremer Bank and John Snustad, president of U.S. Bank were able to put these together and they are major lenders for Grand Forks Homes and Grand Forks Homes wants council to be able to look at all of the details.
Dwaine Espegard, president of Bremer Bank, stated that along with John Snustad have done some work with Grand Forks Homes and with Urban Development Department and will attempt to give council some basic information with regards to the project at Grand Forks Homes, and bring the council up to date to make decisions as you go forward in the project.
Mr. Espegard reported that in the fall of 1997 the Office of Urban Development asked the Grand Forks Homes to help them sponsor a project to replace some of the homes that were lost and Office of Urban Development assured Grand Forks Homes that there would be support to them if they needed it. A loan from Fannie Mae was granted to Grand Forks Homes for $7.7 mil. and that money was to be used for infrastructure in the project and a $10,150,000 bond was issued for the construction, that Grand Forks builders constructed the homes, that there were homes in the Burdick’s Addition and these homes sold immediately, that the homes in Congressional I and II were slow because of construction in the area, loss of population, limited amenities and homes not ready until this past fall. He outlined the goals for the project: 1) rebuild tax base of Grand Forks, over $20 mil of new tax base established; 2) provide immediate and affordable homes for the people that needed them after the flood; 3) that the housing project does not become a burden on the taxpayers of the city of Grand Forks and 4) that Grand Forks Homes continue with its mission of providing affordable homes in the city.
Mr. Espegard stated that the project consists of 32 homes built and sold in Burdick’s after the flood, 193 homes contracted in Congressional I and II, 175 are for sale, 9 capped at basement level for the winter, and 9 sold. He stated there were a number of lots developed, 14 lots developed in Congressional I and 55 in Congressional II, and 34.5 acres of vacant land adjacent to the west side of Congressional I, includes lots, vacant land and is a very large project.
Mr. Espegard reviewed expenses and sources of funding for the project.
He also reviewed projections over a three-year time frame and possible additional cash injection into this activity within that time frame. He stated that to complete the project it’s $1.9 mil and cost approx. $4 mil to carry the project, the project still needs somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,860,000 to finish the project, so project is short $4,434,000. He stated there are $6.8 mil in the project and if need $4.4 more to complete the project and to carry it for three years, need approx. $11,238,000 to cash flow the project. He stated that they need total of CDBG funds of $8,837,297 and that council needs to move adequate funds, whatever they are, to make sure this project is funded. He stated that the City of Grand Forks is in this project for lot of good reasons and because of the flood and council needs to support the project with adequate CDBG funds. He stated it is Grand Forks Homes’ request that you support the project by allocating the needed funds to this project.
Pete Nikle stated his opposition to City picking up special assessments on these properties, and not fair to give out of taxes. Mr. Espegard stated that the marketing committee will be looking at all kinds of ways in which to market the homes.
Jeff Hoberg, 2111 Chestnut Street, general manager for Results Radio, stated he has some concerns regarding the Congressional Homes project and the city council’s involvement, that in the past few months Grand Forks Homes has spent nearly $80,000 marketing the Congressional Homes project for the months of September - December with two radio stations while other radio stations charge less with double and triple the audience listenership. He stated that it was stated in the Grand Forks Herald that Grand Forks Homes has no money, and questioned how a non-profit organization with no money borrow $22 mil. for this project. He stated that the City of Grand Forks is involved and the Grand Forks taxpayer will ultimately be responsible for any shortfalls incurred by Grand Forks Homes, that Grand Forks Homes can only operate if the City continues to fund them. He stated that since the council is the sole provider of their funds at this point, you need to suggest that they move in another direction. He stated if we are going to see this project take on a new life and re-energize home sales in this project, doesn’t it make sense to involve all the media in town, using 10 radio stations, using local newspapers and television stations rather than single out just two radio stations out of 10, don’t become our competitor by joining our competition in a radio promotion, rather get them all involved and see what the entire group of media can accomplish when they all work for one common goal, make them all feel a part of the City’s regrowth.
Council Member Lucke stated that tonight was first he was aware there was a legal liability because they’ve been told that on the $10 mil., on $3 mil and on $7.3 mil that City had no legal liability, and asked for clarification. Mr. Espegard stated there is no liability on the City on the $3 mil and the $10 mil, those are bonds and secured by the property, that there is a loan for $7.75 million that is to Grand Forks Homes, is a co-loan and is covered in the presentation and that Grand Forks Housing Authority has signed the note. It was noted that Grand Forks Housing Authority is not the City of Grand Forks. Council Member Lucke stated they finally have the audit information that they’ve been waiting for and would like to see a participation where the properties that Grand Forks Homes has can be looked at for second mortgages and participate in the solution, and perhaps same lenders who are as concerned as council about solving this will step up to the plate and help with second mortgage financing on those housing projects.
Council Member Brooks stated that we have information and moved to refer this matter to a joint meeting of Urban Development and Finance Committees to review and with adequate financial information make a recommendation to the council concerning funding or other appropriate action. Council Member Martinson seconded the motion.
Doug Christensen, 19 Inland Hills, stated he’d been aware of some of these numbers for several weeks and would hope they would put a deadline on this and ask to have this information back because they are asking $6 to $9 mil. out of CDBG money and as council moves forward with other plans and money has been proposed or has been allocated for some projects, to make sure funding is there.
Upon call for the question the motion carried 11 votes affirmative.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3770, RELATING TO LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS,
LAYOUT OF ADDITIONS AND SUBDIVISION, SURVEY
AND PLAT REQUIRED, CONTENTS OF PLAT, RIGHTS
OF WAY
An ordinance entitled “An ordinance relating to the Grand Forks City Land Development Code, amending Chapter XVIII, Article 9, subdivision regulations, Section 18-0907, layout of additions and subdivisions; survey and plat required; contents of plat, subsection (2) rights of way”, which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on December 7, 1998, and upon which the public hearing had been continued until this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
Mayor Owens called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.
The city auditor presented and read the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had considered the matter of the request from Planning staff for final approval of an ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code, Section 18-0907, subsection (2) which amendment would allow for the platting of alleys in subdivisions, and recommended final approval and passage of the ordinance amending the Land Development Code. The recommendation had been moved and seconded by Council Members Hafner and Babinchak.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3771, RELATING TO LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, ZONING, RULES AND
DEFINITIONS FOR B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT
An ordinance entitled “An ordinance relating to the Grand Forks City Land Development Code, amending Chapter XVIII, Article 2, Zoning, Section 18-0204, Rules and Definitions, and Section 18-0216, B-3 General Business District”, which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on January 19, 1999, 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 to make comments on this matter. There were none and the hearing was closed.
The city auditor presented and read the report from the Planning and Zoning Commission that they had considered the matter of the request from Planning staff for final approval of an ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code Section 18-0204, subsection(2) Definitions and Section 18-0216, subsection (2) and subsection (3) which would define contractors’ offices, shops and yards; would permit contractor’s offices in the B-3 (General Business) District and contractors’ shops by conditional use and under special conditions, and recommended final approval and passage of the ordinance amending the Land Development Code. The recommendation had been moved and seconded by Council Members Hafner and Babinchak.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3772, RELATING TO LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, RULES AND REGULATIONS,
PARABOLIC ANTENNAS
An ordinance entitled “An ordinance relating to the Grand Forks City Land Development Code, amending Chapter XVIII, Article 3, Rules and Regulations; Section 18-0310, parabolic antennas”, which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on January 19, 1999, 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.
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 City Planning Office for final approval of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Code parabolic antenna, Section 18-0310, to better accommodate the smaller dishes currently being used, and recommended final approval and passage of the ordinance amending the Land Development Code. The recommendation had been moved and seconded by Council Members Hafner and Babinchak.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the ordinance adopted.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE CHANGES
IN USE OF 1998 AND 1999 CDBG ENTITLEMENT FUNDS
The city auditor reported that the public had been invited to submit written comments on the proposed amendment for a 30-day period starting on Monday, January 11, 1999, that Urban Development held a public hearing on January 27, and with the city council to take action on this matter this evening.
Mayor Owens opened the public hearing; there were no comments and the hearing was closed.
Committee No. 4, Urban Development reported having considered the matter of the 1999 Supplemental CDBG Program, and recommended approval to start the process with dates to be determined, public notice for applications by non-profits, public testimony, application review and public hearings.
It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Klave that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE
It was moved by Council Member Hafner and seconded by Council Member Klave that the consent agenda items be referred to the proper committee as noted for investigation, consideration and report back. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Finance Committee:
1) matter of Parking Authority budget.
2) matter of performance contracting
Urban Development Committee:
1) matter of purchase of 250 Levee Street
2) matter of third round sale of surplus garages
3) mater of Mortenson change orders
4) matter of Phase III buyout extension request
5) matter of Industrial Park pump station
APPROVE BILLS
Vendor Payment Listing No. 99-02, dated February 16, 1999, totaling $4,294,718.74, all having been audited by the city auditor for payment in accordance with regulations, was presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Hafner and seconded by Council Member Bouley 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 Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.
AUTHORIZE HIRING FIRE CHIEF UNDER CONTRACT
The Committee of the Whole reported having considered the issue of contract or civil service hiring of fire chief, and recommended that we hire the next fire chief under a contract position.
It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Carpenter that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 10 votes affirmative; Council Member Martinson voting against the motion.
APPROVE ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAXES ON PROPERTY
AT 804 SOUTH 19TH STREET
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of application for abatement of 1997 taxes by Tim Holum, 804 South 19th Street, and recommended approval of an abatement of $12,600 for Mr. Holum’s 1997 taxes.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and further that we adopt the findings, conclusions and recommendations as prepared by the city attorney. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE ABATEMENT OF 1997 TAXES ON PROPERTY
AT 1412 WALNUT STREET
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of application for abatement of 1997 taxes by David Evers, 1412 Walnut Street, and recommended approval of an abatement of $3,800 for Mr. Evers’ 1997 taxes.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and further that we adopt the findings, conclusions and recommendations as prepared by the city attorney. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
DIRECT NO FURTHER NEGOTIATION FOR SALVA-
TION ARMY PROPERTY ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE
AND DISCOUNT FOR FUTURE CITY PARKING
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of Salvation Army property on University Avenue, and recommended that we do not enter into further discussion or negotiation for the Salvation Army property on University Avenue and discount that area for future parking.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO EFFECTIVE
DAY OF STEP INCREASE RE. CHANGE IN PAYROLL
SYSTEM
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of request to amend City Code Section 6-0407, regarding effective day of step increase re. change in payroll system, and recommended that we authorize and pursue a change in City Code 6-0407 to indicate the day of hire or promotion rather than the 1st or 16th of each month and introduce for first reading.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Council Member Babinchak introduced an ordinance entitled “An ordinance amending Section 6-0407 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to pay increases”, which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
APPROVE TRANSFER OF SICK LEAVE
Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of transfer of sick leave, and recommended approval to transfer up to 500 sick leave hours from Barry to Cheryl Arntz.
It was moved by Council Member Brooks and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
REFER APPLICATION FOR CLASS IV ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR FIRE ISLAND GRILL AND
BAR, 3615 GATEWAY DRIVE, BACK TO COMMITTEE
WITH POWER TO ACT
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application for Class IV (Food and Beverage Establishment) by TRJ Foods, Inc. dba Fire Island Grill and Bar, 3615 Gateway Drive (Terry and Ruth Jenson, formerly Highway Host), and recommended that we grant the application based upon the favorable review of the health and fire departments and the city attorney.
It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.
Mr. Swanson asked that this matter be referred back to committee with power to act. Council Members Carpenter and Babinchak referred this matter back to the public safety committee with power to act. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING
IN CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of smoking policy in City buildings, and recommended that based on the information provided by the public health department that we recommend to the city council to consider passing an ordinance prohibiting smoking in the Grand Forks civic auditorium.
It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.
Mr. Swanson reported that Section 6-0910 prohibits smoking in any city vehicle or in other city buildings except as otherwise might be designated.
After some discussion during which it was stated that an organization/group renting the civic auditorium should have the ability to make that decision, and upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 9 votes affirmative; Council Members Bouley and Babinchak voted against the motion.
Council Member Martinson introduced an ordinance entitled “An ordinance amending Grand Forks City Code Section 2-0510 relating to smoking prohibited in civic auditorium”, which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
APPROVE PARKING MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
FROM CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ASSOCATION
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of street parking signs in downtown area, and recommended to accept the street parking management strategy from the Central Business District Association.
It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, PROJECT NO. 4371,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of Change Order No. 1, reactor tanks and distribution structure, Wastewater Treatment Plan, City Project No. 4371, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $55,278.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE CONRACT WITH SHANNON & WILSON
FOR PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. 4769, RAW WATER
INTAKE AND TRANSMISSION LINES
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of geotechnical engineer for raw water intake and transmission lines, Project No. 4769, and recommended to approve contract with Shannon & Wilson for proposed scope of work and associated cost to provide preliminary geotechnical engineering services associated with the referenced project in the amount of $14,000.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR PROJECT NOS. 4970 AND 4971
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of agreement for engineering services, design engineering, Advanced Engineering, Project No. 4970, watermain replacement on Columbia Road from DeMers to University and connection to UND water tower and Project No. 4971, water tower level controls (CDBG), and recommended to approve the engineering services agreement in an amount not to exceed $126,796.00, CDBG funding for construction but not design work.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES,
PROJECT NO. 4806, MILL ROAD REHAB
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of agreement for engineering services for design engineering, KBM, Inc., project No. 4806, Mill Road rehab., and recommended to approve preliminary engineering agreement for design on Project No. 4806, in the amount of $42,044.23, CDBG eligible.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES,
PROJECT NO. 4983, PUMP STATION 27
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the amendment for engineering services, design engineering, WFW, Project No. 4983, Replace Pump Station 27, and recommended to approve design engineering agreement with Webster, Foster & Weston in the amount of $40,602.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT
NO. 4854, SEWER REPLACEMENT
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of agreement for engineering services, design engineering, Webster, Foster & Weston., Project No. 4854, sanitary sewer forcemain replacement on Columbia Road from 17th to 24th Avenues South, and recommended to approve agreement for design engineering with Webster, Foster & Weston in the amount of $39,740.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
SUSPEND AGENDA
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hafner that we suspend the reading of the rest of the public service agenda items. Carried 11 votes affirmative. Council Member Hamerlik asked that the item relating to additional sewer plug purchases for second line of flood defense be read.
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 4925,
STORM SEWER ON PORTION OF 47TH AVENUE SOUTH
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered an amendment to engineering services agreement, Amendment No.13, design, Greater Forks Engineering Group, Project No. 4925, storm sewer on 47th Avenue South from Columbia to South 20th Street, CDBG, and recommended to approve Amendment No. 13 to the engineering services agreement with Greater Forks Engineering Group in the amount of $23,510.00.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 14 TO ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT, PROJECT NOS. 4878 AND
4881, WATERMAIN PROJECTS
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered amendments to engineering services agreement, Amendment No. 14, design, Greater Forks Engineering Group, Project Nos. 4878 and 4881, watermain on Columbia Road from 36th to 47th Avenues South, and on 47th Avenue South from Columbia Road to South 20th Street, CDBG, and recommended to approve Amendment No. 14, design, to the engineering services agreement with Greater Forks Engineering Group in the amounts of $21,600.00 and $15,271.00, respectively.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4839, DISTRICT NO. 264
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment districts, Project No. 4839, District No. 264, watermain on South 20th Street from 40th to 47th Avenues South, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare detailed plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7660 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, WATERMAIN PROJECT
NO. 4839, DISTRICT NO. 264
The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Watermain Project No. 4839, District No. 264: Document No. 7661 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4839,
DISTRICT NO. 264
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 7662 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4919, DISTRICT NO. 265
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment districts, Project No. 4919, District No. 265, watermain on 45th Avenue South from South 20th to South 25th Street, and on South 25th Street from 45th to 47th Avenues South, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare detailed plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7663 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, WATERMAIN PROJECT
NO. 4919, DISTRICT NO. 265
The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Watermain Project No. 4919, District No. 265: Document No. 7664 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4919,
DISTRICT NO. 265
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 7665 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
SEWER PROJECT NO. 4939, DISTRICT NO. 401
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment districts, Project No. 4939, District No. 401, storm sewer on 45th Avenue South from South 20th to 25th Streets, and on South 20th and South 25th Streets from 45th to 47th Avenue South, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare detailed plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7666 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, SEWER PROJECT
NO. 4939, DISTRICT NO. 401
The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Sewer Project No. 4939, District No. 401: Document No. 7667 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, SEWER PROJECT NO. 4939,
DISTRICT NO. 401
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 7668 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4979, DISTRICT NO. 266
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment districts, Project No. 4979, District No. 266, watermain on Perkins 4th Addition , and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare detailed plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7669 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Hafner, Martinson - 11; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, WATERMAIN PROJECT
NO. 4979, DISTRICT NO. 266
The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Watermain Project No. 4979, District No. 266: Document No. 7670 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 11 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 4979,
DISTRICT NO. 266
Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 7671 - Resolution.