Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
April 15, 2002
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, April 15, 2002 at the hour of 7:00 o’clock p.m. following the Board of Equalization meeting with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave (teleconference system), Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; absent: Council Member Martinson - 1.
Mayor Brown announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the matter, and that the meeting is being taped and televised.
Mayor Brown stated he had attended the Hands on Learning Fair at the Purpur Arena this weekend and that over 2,000 children came to learn and have fun with their parents, and this exhibit demonstrates quality of life and place to raise your children, that good quality of life is not an accident and takes the constant vigilance of those people to have this happen.
He stated this is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and time to recognize the efforts of the Public Safety Dispatchers and they are vital to insuring the first responders like police and firefighters get to the scene as quickly as possible and as efficiently as possible and congratulated them.
He stated that an update on the City support for the Amtrak passenger services, that sometime ago the City allocated $25,000 to raise the rail bed in the Devils Lake area, final bill came in under estimates and the Division of Emergency Management returned a check for $9,943.00 to the City of Grand Forks, and they also thanked Grand Forks for their support for neighboring communities in the welfare of North Dakota.
He reported that Council Member Kreun volunteered to be on the Affordable In-fill Housing Committee.
He stated that this coming Friday we have unveiling ceremony at 3:00 p.m. in Memorial Park on the corner of 1st Avenue North and North 3rd Street, an awesome gift by Xcel Energy and invited everyone to attend; that this is an opportunity to reflect on the success over the last 5 years.
He congratulated Larry Johnson who skipped the World Champion Senior Curling Team, nice to have a world champion in our midst and exciting to have Grand Forks continue to be in the curling spotlight and hopefully get a chance to win another world championship in Grand Forks in a couple years.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3919, ANNEXING LOTS 1
THROUGH 16, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 THROUGH 10 AND
LOTS 18 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 2 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 4,
CORNERSTONE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION, LESS
PORTIONS PREVIOUSLY ANNEXED
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Lots 1 through 16, Block 1, Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 18 through 24, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block 4, Cornerstone (formerly Belmont) Estates First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, less all that portion previously annexed by Resolution No. 4532 and 7037 and Ordinance No. 3732", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on March 18, 2002 and upon which public hearing had been continued until this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
Mayor Brown called for the public hearing. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from Tim Crary on behalf of Crary Development, Inc. of an ordinance to annex Lots 1 through 16, Block 1, Lots 1 through 10 and Lots 18 through 24, Block 2, Belmont Estates First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located in the 5600 block of Belmont Road), with recommendation for final approval of the ordinance, with public hearing for April 1, 2002 and public hearing continued to April 15, 2002.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Kerian that this recommendation be approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT; AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3920,
AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE
PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE PLAT OF
CORNERSTONE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION (FORMERLY
BELMONT 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 plat of Cornerstone Estates First Addition (formerly known as Belmont Estates First Addition) to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on March 18, 2002 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 Brown called for the public hearing. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from CPS, Ltd on behalf of Crary Development, Inc. for final approval of the plat of Cornerstone (formerly Belmont) Estates First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located in the 5600 block of Belmont Road), with recommendation to give the plat approval on April 15, 2002 subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, recommend the city council give final approval to the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan on April 15, 2002.
It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.
Council Member Christensen asked that when the second half of this subdivision comes in that notice be given to all the residents on the west side of Belmont and north to 47th and in the Adams Addition which would be on the east side of this, and that be made a matter of record. Brad Gengler, Planning Office, stated that will be in the file.
Upon call for the motion and upon voice vote, the motion carried 13 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3921 AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE CORNERSTONE ESTATES
PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, THE EAST HALF OF SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 27, T151N, R50W OF 5TH PRINCIPAL
MERIDIAN, INCLUDING ALL OF CORNERSTONE (FORMERLY
BELMONT) ESTATES FIRST ADDITION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District and to include within the Cornerstone (formerly Belmont Estates PUD) Estates PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 151 North, Range 50 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, including all of Cornerstone (formerly Belmont) Estates First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on March 18, 2002, 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 Brown called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from CPS, LTD, on behalf of Crary Development, Inc. for final approval of an ordinance amending the zoning map to exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District and to include within the Cornerstone (formerly Belmont) Estates PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan (located in the 5600 block of Belmont Road); with recommendation for the final approval of the ordinance and Planned Unit Development, Concept Development Plan, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy and subject to the following changes: 1) limit the approval to Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Cornerstone Estates PUD Concept Development; 2) change the Multi-Family R-3 Type Uses in Block 3 to R-2 Limited Uses, specifically twin homes, two-family dwellings, semi-detached dwellings (subject to the special conditions as set forth in subsection11 of the R-2 zoning district), two-family condominiums or single family dwellings.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Kerian that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3922 AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE NORTH CONGRESSIONAL
PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 1, ALL OF CONGRESSIONAL FIRST
RESUBDIVISION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the North Congressional PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, and to include within the North Congressional PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1, all of Congressional First Resubdivision, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on March 18, 2002 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 Brown called for the public hearing. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from Terry Hanson on behalf of Grand Forks Homes, Inc. for final approval of an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to exclude from the North Congressional PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, and to include within the North Congressional PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 1, all of Congressional First Resubdivision, Grand Forks, North Dakota, with all substantive changes lying within Lots 1 through 14, Block 6 thereof (located at 1001-1098 Selkirk Circle), with recommendation for final approval of the request.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Stevens that this recommendation be approved.
Council Member Klave asked to be allowed to abstain from voting on this matter; it was so moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Gershman. Carried 12 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question on the recommendation and upon voice vote, the motion carried 12 votes affirmative, Council Member Klave abstaining.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 12; voting "nay": none; Council Member Klave abstaining. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION VACATING ALL OF THE REPLAT
OF LOTS 17-20, BLOCK B OF THE REPLAT OF LOT 7,
BLOCK 1, KANNOWSKI'S FIRST ADDITION
The city auditor reported that pursuant to instructions by the city council after having received a petition from the Managing Partners of Deacons Development, LLP to vacate all of the Replat of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block B of the Replat of Lot 7, Block 1, Kannowski's First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota; the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held this evening, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with the auditor's office.
Mayor Brown 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.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from the Managing Partners of Deacons Development, LLP, for approval of a resolution to vacate all of the Replat of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block B of the Replat of Lot 7, Block 1, Kannowski's First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota; said Replat of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block B of the Replat of Lot 7, Block 1, Kannowski's First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, being vacated was filed in the State of North Dakota, County of Grand Forks, Office of Recorder on October 15, 2001 as Document No. 586912; said property shall hereinafter be described according to the Replat of Lot 7, Block 1, Kannowski's First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, as filed in the State of North Dakota, County of Grand Forks, Office of Recorder on April 14, 2000 as Document No. 571050; the property is located in the 5800 block of Pinehurst Drive; with recommendation for approval of the resolution to vacate as requested.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
Council Member Gershman introduced the following resolution, which was presented and read: Document No. 8153 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this resolution be adopted. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5322, DISTRICT NO. 583
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 583, Project No. 5322, alley paving between University Avenue and 2nd Avenue North from North 12th Street to North Washington Street, had expired on April 8, 2002, and that he had received no written protests.
Mayor Brown called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.
Council Member Bakken introduced the following resolution as to protests, which was presented and read: Document No. 8154 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Members Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No. 583, Project No. 5322, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL
COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
5322, DISTRICT NO. 583
The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on March 25, 2002 for Paving Project No. 5322, District No. 583, alley paving between University Avenue and 2nd Avenue North from North 12th street to North Washington Street, indicating that Tony Anderson Construction was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $24,210.00: Document No. 8155 - Bid Tabulation.
The city engineer's estimate of total cost on Paving Project No. 5322, District No. 583, in the amount of $31,000.00 was presented and read.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for City Project No. 5322, District No. 583, alley paving between University Avenue and 2nd Avenue North from North 12th Street to North Washington Street, with recommendation to award contract to Tony Anderson Construction in the amount of $24,210.00.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
Council Member Bakken introduced the following resolution, which was presented and read: Document No. 8156 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 5322, District No. 583, to Tony Anderson Construction, Inc. be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO 2002 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (ESTABLISHMENT
OF STOREFRONT REHABILITATION PROGRAM) AND
APPROVAL OF PROGRAM GUIDELINES
The staff report from the Urban Development Office relating to the proposed amendment to 2002 Annual Action Plan (Establishment of Storefront Rehabilitation Program) and approval of program guidelines, with recommendation to close the public comment period, hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the 2002 Annual Action Plan (establish a Storefront Rehab Program to be funded out of Unprogrammed Funds), approve the proposed amendment, approve the program description, determine total program funding amount, and establish a review committee.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
Terry Hanson, Urban Development, stated they are asking for approval of the six actions regarding this issue, where they have just completed the public heating, that they had a public comment period that also closed this evening and that they had no comments regarding this plan, that they need approval of the proposed amendment, approval of the program description with any amendments and determine the level of funding for the program and establish a review committee for the applications. He stated they would need approval prior to the approval of the plan the level of funding and was it as suggested last week that the level be increased to $20,000 from $10,000, and currently the area would include Gateway Drive from the River to Washington and it would include North Washington and South Washington to 8th Avenue South, and if want to go beyond those areas they would need direction on how far they want to go and they would initiate a study of the area.
Mayor Brown stated that this was the Storefront Rehabilitation Program that was designed to help our downtown stores initially, such as the Griffith's building, that every time he is on talk show or radio he receives questions re. the Griffith's building, and this money is designated for that type of refurbishing, and asked if that building still qualifies for this program. Mr. Hanson stated that under the program it was suggested that the description noted is where this program will be carried out - on Gateway Drive and Washington Street.
There were some questions re. expanding the area to 42nd Street or to the city limits, depending upon desires of the city council but area is as noted in the explanation. Mr. Hanson noted that the application that was brought before the council earlier this year and that the application by the owners of Griffith's building qualifies for this type of program, however, the program suggested tonight only is on the areas of Washington and Gateway Drive. Council Member Lunak asked if the money could be used for demolition of the Griffith's building. Mr. Hanson stated they do not have a program in place today that would allow for that that he is ready to address this evening.
Council Member Kerian moved approve the amendment to the 2002 Annual Action Plan, approve the program description, set the funding amount at $10,000 maximum, charge Urban Development to establish a review committee and that Urban Development investigate extending the program to 17th Avenue South. Council Member Gershman seconded the motion.
Council Member Klave moved an amendment to the motion to expand the program to a minimum of 42nd Street. Council Member Brooks seconded the motion and as friendly amendment to see the area expanded to the city limits as opposed to 42nd Street; Council Member Klave agreed to that.
Council Member Lunak asked if they could expand the program area to 32nd Avenue South. Mr. Hanson stated they could extend the area as far as 32nd but if go past 24th Avenue, and didn't think any buildings past that showing any deterioration. Council Member Lunak then asked for friendly amendment to extend the program area to 24th Avenue South; Council Member Kerian agreed; however, Council Member Gershman stated he had a concern that they are spreading this out and lose all the impact and would rather have it contained and look at extending this next year, and wouldn't accept the amendment.
Mayor Brown stated this goes back to the Griffith's building, it is downtown and the council has an opportunity to improve downtown, that the funds are available and the program is available and missing an opportunity as a governing body to fix an eyesore and a major problem in our downtown. Council Member Hamerlik stated he disagreed because we voted on this and wasn't brought up for reconsideration and that Mr. Sampson stated he was going to use his own funds to take care of and rehab the store. Mr. Hanson stated that is correct and Mr. Sampson did go before the Downtown Design Review Board last week and had some plans approved to do his own renovation of the first floor.
Upon call for the question on the amendment and upon voice vote, the motion was defeated.
It was moved by Council Member Christensen to amend the area to also include our downtown LMI district. Council Member Bakken seconded the motion.
Council Member Brooks stated they addressed the Griffith's building and voted on that and asked the city attorney if this should pass to include the Griffith's building would exclude the Griffith's building anyway, have voted on that and cannot reconsider it. Mr. Swanson disagreed and stated they have acted upon an application for a particular improvement and they do have the ability to make different application for different types of improvements and doesn't think the application is limited to a legal description.
Mr. Hanson reviewed the proposed plan for the Griffith's building that was proposed to the Design Review Committee and was approved, was to allow the owners to put in a door on the side facing DeMers, which will primarily be glass, to fill in the areas that currently are sheetrock and will be vertical grooved plywood siding, the areas on top of the glass areas that are sheetrocked but above the primary windows on both the east and south sides will also be filled in with vertical grooved plywood type siding and the glass that is there will be retained - there will be a new entrance put in on the southeast corner.
Upon call for the question on the amendment (to include the downtown area in the storefront rehabilitation program) and upon roll call vote the following voted "aye": Council Members Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 3; voting "nay": Council Members Klave, Kerian, Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak - 10. Mayor Brown declared the motion defeated.
Council Member Hamerlik moved an amendment to the motion for the area on Gateway Drive to 42nd Street; Council Member Klave seconded the motion. Upon voice vote the amendment was defeated.
Upon call for the question on the original motion (to approve the amendment and program description and set amount of funding at $10,000, establish the review committee and extend the area to 17th Avenue South) and upon voice vote, the motion was defeated.
Council Member Hamerlik called for reconsideration of the motion, seconded by Council Member Christensen. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Klave, Kerian, Kreun, Hamerlik, Gershman, Christensen - 7; voting "nay": Council Members Bakken, Bjerke, Stevens, Burke, Glassheim, Lunak - 6. Mayor Brown declared the motion for reconsideration approved.
The city auditor read the motion which is to approve the proposed amendment to the 2002 Annual Action Plan and establishment of a Storefront Rehab Program with program level to be $73,188.00 to be funded out of Unprogrammed Funds, to approve the program description (assistance to business/property owners located on North and South Washington Street from 17th Avenue South to Gateway Drive, and on Gateway Drive from the Red River to North 42nd Street, with maximum grants of $10,000 (and a requirement of a 2 to 1 cash match and a program deadline of Friday, May 31, 2002) and establishment of a review committee.
Council Member Hamerlik moved the question, seconded by Council Member Brooks. Carried 12 votes affirmative, Council Member Christensen voted against the motion.
Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Kerian, Bakken, Kreun, Brooks, Stevens, Hamerlik, Gershman, Christensen, Klave - 9; voting "nay": Council Members Bjerke, Burke, Glassheim,
Lunak - 4. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOND SALE,
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2002D AND E, ADVANCE
REFUNDING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION (HOTEL/MOTEL
TAX) BONDS, SERIES 1995A AND SEWERAGE RESERVE
REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994D
The staff report from the director of finance and administrative services relating to Refunding Bonds, Series 2002D and E, Advance Refunding of General Obligation (Hotel/Motel Tax) Bonds, Series 1995A and Sewerage Reserve Revenue Bonds, Series 1994D, with recommendation to adopt resolutions authorizing the bond sale.
Council Member Hamerlik introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption (Resolution relating to General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Hotel/Motel Tax), Series 2002D; Calling for the Sale Thereof): Document No. 8157 - Resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Brooks and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Auditor.
Council Member Hamerlik introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption (Resolution relating to Sewer Reserve Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002E, Calling for the Public Sale Thereof): Document No. 8158 - Resolution.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Brooks and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor: Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted and was signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Auditor.
Council Member Hamerlik introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Council Member Brooks: Resolution Authorizing Call of Certain Outstanding Refunding Improvement Bonds - Document No. 8159 - Resolution.
Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
AT 621 9TH AVENUE NORTH AS MAY 6, 2002
The staff report from the Inspections Department relating to the substandard building at 621 9th Avenue North, with recommendation to set a public hearing to find the structure substandard and to require the owners to bring property into compliance by demolishing a portion of the structure.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved and that the city auditor be directed to send notice of the public hearing to the proper individuals, public hearing on May 6, 2002. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
AT 720 NORTH 4TH STREET AS MAY 6, 2002
The staff report from the Inspections Department relating to the substandard building at 720 North 4th Street, with recommendation to set a public hearing to find the structure substandard and to require the owner to bring property into compliance by demolishing structure.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved and that the city auditor be directed to send notice of the public hearing to the proper individuals, public hearing on May 6, 2002. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
AT 1121 1ST AVENUE NORTH
The staff report from the Inspections Department relating to the substandard building at 1121 1st Avenue North, with recommendation to set a public hearing to find the structure substandard and to require the owner to bring property into compliance by demolishing the structures.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved and that the city auditor be directed to send notice of the public hearing to the proper individuals, public hearing on May 6, 2002. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE RELATING TO SNOWMOBILE
ROUTES, RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS
The staff report from the City Attorney's Office relating to first reading of an ordinance amending Section 8-1203 relating to route determination authority, with recommendation to approve the ordinance amending Section 8-1203 relating to route determination authority.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
Council Member Hamerlik introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 8-1203 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to snowmobile routes, restrictions and regulations", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
APPROVE 1968 PLANT FILTER EMERGENCY REPAIRS
AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
The staff report from the Water Treatment Plant relating to the 1968 plant filter emergency repairs and budget amendment, with recommendation for approval of emergency approval to repair 1968 filters and budget transfer for $300,000 to complete the work; funds from Waterworks Capital Fund will be transferred to the water treatment work in progress.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, exclusive of budget transfer (as noted at previous committee of the whole meeting). Carried 13 votes affirmative.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4815
AND 4816.1, SANITARY SEWER AND WTER SYSTEM
MODIFICATIONS
The staff report from the engineering department relating to Change Order No. 7 for City Project 4815 and 4816.1, with recommendation for approval of Change Order No. 7 for Project Nos. 4815 and 4816.1, sanitary sewer and water system modifications, in the amount of $1,696.10.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
APPROVE LISTING FOR 2002 SIDEWALK REPAIR AND
CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NO. 5288
The staff report from the engineering department relating to the location list for Project No. 5288, 2002 Sidewalk Repairs, with recommendation to approve 2002 sidewalk repair list.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 5315, VIKING
WATER TOWER RECONDITIONING
The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for City Project No. 5315, Viking Water Tower Reconditioning, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Odland Protective Coatings, in the amount of $411,800.00; and to approve budget transfer for the transfer of funds from Waterworks Capital Project to Waterworks Transmission and Distribution work in progress.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, exclusive of budget transfer (as noted at previous committee of the whole meeting). Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF BOARD
OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
The staff report from the Mayor's Office relating to compensation for members of the Board of Park Commissioners, with recommendation to approve compensation of $100 per month for each member of the Board of Directors of the Park District of the city of Grand Forks.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Bjerke, Stevens, Hamerlik, Burke, Glassheim, Gershman, Lunak, Christensen, Klave, Kerian, Bakken, Kreun - 13; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO EVALUATE BIOSOLIDS
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVES
The staff report from the director of public works relating to a request for a statement of qualifications for professional services to evaluate biosolids treatment and disposal alternatives, with recommendation for approval for the city of Grand Forks wastewater treatment plant.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
ACCEPT PETITION TO VACATE FIRE LANE AND ACCESS
EASEMENTS IN BLOCK 1, COLUMBIA PARK ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the petition from Terry Rogers, et al, to vacate all that portion of a fire lane easement and a fire lane and access easement lying westerly of a line described as follows: said line is located 11.5 feet westerly of and parallel with the lot lines common to Lots A and D and Lots B and C, Block 1 of a Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Columbia Park Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota (located east of South 29th Street between 17th Avenue South and 19th Avenue South), with recommendation to set a public hearing as prescribed by law and give final approval to a resolution to vacate.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, that the petition filed is in proper form and contains the requisite signatures, that it be filed with the city auditor, that a notice of public hearing be published as required and the public hearing be set for Monday, June 3, 2002. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1,
COLUMBIA PARK ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from Terry Rogers for final approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Columbia Park Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, including a variance to the subdivision regulations of the Land Development Code as it defines a minor subdivision (located east of South 29th Street between 17th and 19th Avenues South), with recommendation for final approval of the plat, subject to conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, including a variance to the subdivision regulations of the Land Development Code as it defines a minor subdivision.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT; AND INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE TO AMEND STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE
PLAT OF SOUTHERN ESTATES THIRD ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from CPS, LTD. on behalf of Southern Estates LLP for preliminary approval of the plat of Southern Estates Third Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located west of South 20th Street and north of 45th Avenue South), with recommendation for approval of the request, subject to conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to set a public hearing for May 20, 2002.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.
Council Member Hamerlik introduced 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 Southern Estates Third Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING MAP
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE SOUTHERN ESTATES PUD
(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 2, ALL OF COLUMBIA PARK 24TH
AND 26TH ADDITIONS; ALL OF SOUTHERN ESTATES FIRST,
SECOND, AND THIRD ADDITIONS, AND ALL OF UNPLATTED
PORTIONS OF WEST HALF OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND
ALL OF THE UNPLATTED PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 21-151-50
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from CPS, LTD. on behalf of Southern Estates LLP for preliminary approval of an ordinance to amend the zoning map to rezone and exclude from Southern Estates PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan and to include within the Southern Estates PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2, all of Columbia Park 24th and 26th Additions; all of Southern Estates First, Second, and Third Additions to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and all of the unplatted portions of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter and all of the unplatted portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21-151-50 with substantive changes lying south of and adjacent to the Southend Drainway; lying north of and adjacent to 45th Avenue South and lying east of and adjacent to South 26th Street; with recommendation to approve the request, subject to conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to set a public hearing date for May 20, 2002.
It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.