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MINUTES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, July 12, 1999 - 4:30 p.m.

Members present: Bakken, Bouley.

1. Requests for block parties:
a) Lee Anderson, block off portion of 22nd Ave. S. between Oak St. and Cherry Street
on August 1, 1999 between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
b) Henry J. Eslinger, block off Burdick from 48th to 47th on August 29 from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m.
c) Dick Malone, block off portion of 14th Ave. S., 1000 block, on August 20 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Individuals were not present. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve the requests contingent upon police and fire department approval. Motion carried. (Comm. only)

2. Request for variance to noise ordinance:
a) Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 306 Hamline St. on August 20-23 and August 25-27
Matt Jones, 306 Hamline, reported the event is actually for August 20, 21 and 22 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 10 or 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. - DJ and bands and Barbecue on Sunday), and for the 25th , (Wednesday, movie in the evening); they noted event is non-alcoholic, that the movie will not be R-rated and they will have security . Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve request for variance as follows: August 20 and 21, 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight; and August 22 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m., and August 25 9:30 to 11:30 p.m., movie not R-rated or over; and should there be police incident, the events will not proceed; and subject to review by police and fire departments. Motion carried. (Comm. only)

b) Sigma Chi Fraternity, 2820 University Avenue, August 22, 8:00 p.m. -12:30 a.m.
Blake Golden, 2820 University Avenue, reported they have their own security plus professional security, that they have had events with bands in the past two years and no incidents; event is non-alcoholic. Mr. Golden suggested they could change their date to Saturday if bands available. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve request for Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight or for Sunday, August 22 with clearance from fire and police, hours from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Motion carried. (Comm. only) Mr. Golden will notify clerk as to date.

3. Request by Greater Grand Forks Soccer Club for refund of temporary restaurant license on June 6, 1999.__________________________________________________
Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve the request for refund in the amount of $65.00. Motion carried. (Comm.only)

4. Request by Greater Grand Forks Jaycees to hold annual Potato Bowl USA parade on September 11, 1999________________________________________________________.
Michelle Mosher, Greater Grand Forks Jaycees, presented request for approval of parade route, which is the same as last year (could possibly change because of construction); would put up barriers approx. 8:00 a.m., parade start in East Grand Forks and ending at UND’s Memorial Stadium. They have provided information to the police dept. and Info. Center. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve request, contingent upon police and fire approval. Motion carried. (comm.only)
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5. Request by GFG Food Service to block portion of 1st Avenue North during annual food show at Grand Forks Civic Center on September 10, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Rep. was not present. Police and Fire stated they have no concerns. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve the request. Motion carried. (Comm.only)

6. Matter of renewal of Joint Powers Agreement for Emergency Management Program.
Jim Campbell, Emg. Mgmt., reported that the Board at its June 24 meeting recommended renewal of the joint powers agreement between the City of Grand Forks and County of Grand Forks, and agreement is the same agreement that was signed in 1989 and 1994; agreement works very well. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement for a period of five years beginning September 1, 1999 and extending through August 31, 2004. Motion carried.

7. Matter of bids for moving of Health Department and Northeast Human Services to County Office Building___________________________________________________
Don Shields, Health Department, and Lynn Bingham, Asst. Dir. from Northeast Human Service Center, reviewed summary of bids received, and recommended award to Kedney Moving Center who was low bidder in the amount of $9,250.00 for the health department, and $27,000 including option for moving of computers for Northeast Human Services; and represents savings to Health Department of almost $1,000 over previous estimates by combining with Northeast. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to accept the low bid of Kedney Moving Center. Motion carried.

8. Applications for gaming permits:
a) Greater Grand Forks Soccer Club - raffle 8/09/99
The application had been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve the application. Motion carried. (comm.only)

9. Matter of specifications for fire truck.
Chief O’Neill and Sam Svejkovsky, fire mechanic and head of work team that put together the request for proposal; that this document is not a specification but have asked for bids with specifications to be delivered to the City where they could take the best fire truck for the best price, it’s a very generic proposal that’s been put together in order to elicit the most bids and get the best price. They expect a min. of 5 to 6 bids, that there’s still a question of how long before delivery and have run this by Mr. Schmisek and made some corrections, however, this hasn’t been reviewed by Mr. Swanson. It was noted that this is approx. size as current pumpers, engine wise, pump wise, compartments. however, this does have phone capability.

Moved by Bouley and Bakken to proceed with request for proposal, subject to city attorney’s approval. Motion carried.

10. Requests for block parties:
a) N. 7th St. between University and 4th Aves. N. on August 7
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Tim Senft, 319 North 7th Street, presented request for neighborhood gathering, that he is working with a local band to play for them sometime during the afternoon for a couple hours; hours from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m., and would like to have road blocked off - N. 7th Street between University and 4th Avenue; there will be no alcohol. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve request, subject to police and fire notification. Motion carried (Comm. only)

b) Arrowhead Apts. Complex (alley between 17th and 18th from 10th to Oak Street on
August 21.
Mr. Senft stated that this item was by a friend of his who cannot be here, same basic situation, 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. (some music but done by 8:00 p.m.). Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve, subject to police and fire notification. Motion carried. (Comm. only).

11. Request from DAV Auxiliary #2 to sell forget-me-not posters and flowers from
September 1-18, 1999_________________________________________________
Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve the request. Motion carried. (Comm.only)

12. Matter of grants with ND Dept. of Health:
a) TB Screening Services Grant Agreement - $11,482 (7/01/99 to 6/30/2000)
Mr. Shields reviewed grant agreement, to provide nursing and outreach services, and counseling and testing.
b) HIV/AIDS Testing Grant Agreement - $10,500 (7/01/99 to 6/30/2000)
Mr. Shields reviewed grant agreement, that this is a regional grant for testing and counseling and education. He asked for review and approval. Moved by Bouley and Bakken to approve the grant amendments contingent upon final review by the city attorney. Motion carried.

13. New business:
Chairman Bakken presented letter from Loren Dusterhoft, Dusterhoft Oil, Inc. re. to provisions in City Code, Chapter 8, Article 8, paragraph 24, which regulates towing charges, and asked that the matter be referred to the city attorney, why we set limits in that article, and to bring this back to committee at their next meeting.

Moved by Bouley and Bakken to adjourn; meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 7/14/99