Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
April 19, 2004
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, April 19, 2004 at the hour of 7:00 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian (teleconference), Kreun - 7; absent: none.
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 televised.
Mayor Brown commented on various events during the past week and upcoming events:
He thanked everyone in the region for their efforts to find and bring Dru Sjodin home and asked that they take a moment of silence in her memory. He stated it was important to pause and reflect as a community on what has happened to us over the last five months and our thoughts and prayers are with Dru Sjodin and her family.
He welcomed our guests from Sarpsborg, Norway who will be in town this week, a contingent from Oslo Innovation, a growing business and innovation center in the Sarpsborg community are here this week to work on building concrete and tangible ties between our communities.
He stated he attended the Learning Fair this year, fun and free event for the whole family and almost 2,000 people attended this year, and on Saturday he had the opportunity to recognize the assistance of the area non-profits and many successes in our community that we have seen in the last 7 years, and also honored to have former mayor Pat Owens back in town and proud that we could share some of our accomplishments as a community with her, and thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors and especially the Salvation Army for organizing this event.
Last week Senator Conrad and a rep. from Fannie Mae were in town to help us recognize Community Development Week, the highlight was a tour organized by the Urban Development staff and some of the affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts that are underway in our community were seen on the tour. He was impressed with the facilities of the Northland Rescue Mission and appreciate their hospitality and as part of the week's events the City of Grand Forks was presented The Fulfilling American Dream award and presented the award to Greg Hoover and the entire office of Urban Development in recognition of all their efforts.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON 2003 CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
The staff report from the Office of Urban Development, relating to the public hearing on the 2003 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), with recommendation to hold the public hearing. The Consolidated Plan is the City's overall strategy for using HUD funds for a 5-year period that started in Fiscal Year 2000, and the current report evaluates activities undertaken in 2003, including the use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing on the Annual Report; there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun to accept Report. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 148, PROJECT NO. 5479
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 148, Project No. 5479, street lighting in Cornerstone Estates Addition, on Vineyard Drive from Cherry Street to 55th Avenue South, on Vineyard Circle and on Beacon Circle, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8454- Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 148, Project No. 5479, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 140, PROJECT NO. 5511
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 140, Project No. 5511, street lighting on Pembrooke Drive from 36th Avenue South to Lot 22, Block 1 of Columbia Park 29th Addition; on Haleigh Drive from Pembrooke Drive to 40th Avenue South and on Mulberry Drive from Pembrooke Drive to 40th Avenue South, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8455 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 140, Project No. 5511, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 141, PROJECT NO. 5618
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 141, Project No. 5618, street lighting on Cherry Street from Southend Drainway to 55th Avenue South, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8556 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 141, Project No. 5618, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 142, PROJECT NO. 5619
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 142, Project No. 5619, street lighting on 36th Avenue South from Columbia Road to South 20th Street, and on South 20th Street from 32nd Avenue South to 36th Avenue South, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8457 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 142, Project No. 5619, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 143, PROJECT NO. 5620
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 143, Project No. 5620, street lighting on Curran Court from 47th Avenue South to 1100 feet south of 47th Avenue South, and on 48th Avenue South from Curran Court to 150 ft. east of Curran Court, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8458 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 143, Project No. 5620, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 144, PROJECT NO. 5621
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 144, Project No. 5621, street lighting on Reummele Road from South 34th Street to 40th Avenue South, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8459 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 144, Project No. 5621, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 145, PROJECT NO. 5622
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 145, Project No. 5622, street lighting on South 34th Street from 36th Avenue South to Reummele Road, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8460 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 145, Project No. 5622, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 146, PROJECT NO. 5623
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 146, Project No. 5623, street lighting on Pines Circle, and on 49th Avenue South from Cherry Street to 530 ft. west of Cherry Street, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8461 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 146, Project No. 5623, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 147, PROJECT NO. 5624
The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Street Lighting District No. 147, Project No. 5624, street lighting on Augusta Drive, north of 62nd Avenue South and east of Columbia Road, had expired on April 8, 2004, 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 Glassheim introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 8462 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Street Lighting District No. 147, Project No. 5624, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATES OF
TOTAL COST AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS
STREET LIGHTING PROJECTS
The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on April 5, 2004 for Street Lighting Projects Nos. 5479, District No. 148; Project No. 5511, District No. 140; Project No. 5618, District No. 141; Project No. 5619, District No. 142; Project No. 5620, District No. 143; Project No. 5621, District No. 144; Project No. 5622, District No. 145; Project No. 5623, District No. 146; and Project No. 5624, District No. 147; at various locations, indicating that RBB Electric, Inc. was the low bidder based upon their bid totaling $202,073.95: Document No. 8463 - Tabulation of Bids.
The city engineer's estimates of total cost on Street Lighting Projects Nos. 5479, 5511, 5618, 5619, 5620, 5621, 5622, 5623 and 5624, in the amount of $256,700.00, was presented and read.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for projects for streets lights in Cornerstone Estates, Project No. 5479, District No. 148; street lights in Columbia Park 29th Addition, Project No. 5511, District No. 140; street lights on Cherry Street from Southend Drainway to 55th Avenue South, Project No. 5618, District No. 141; street lights at 36th Avenue South and South 20th Street, Project No. 5619, District No. 142; street lights in Southbrook Addition, Project No. 5620, District No. 143; street lights on Reummele Road, Project No. 5621, District No. 144; street lights on South 34th Street, Project No. 5622, District No. 145; street lights in Deacon's Gardens, Project No. 5624, District No. 147; street lights in North Pines Resubdivision, project No. 5623, District No. 146; with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, RBB Electric, Inc. in the amount of $202,073.95 which includes the new increase to the contract for the alternate bid for Project No. 5624.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Gershman introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 8464 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this resolution awarding the contract for street lighting projects to RBB Electric, Inc. be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.
APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR REMODELING
IMPROVEMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
The staff report from the city assessor relating to applications for exemption of remodeling improvements to residential buildings at 3514, 10th Avenue North, 805 Cottonwood Street, 628 5th Avenue South, 612 South 5th Street, 519 North 18th Street, 1610 North 4th Street, 705 North 25th Street, 915 24th Avenue South, 2607 Crescent Drive, and 731 Great Plains Court; with recommendation to grant exemptions of increased value for 3 years.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PARK DISTRICT
FOR DISC GOLF COURSE IN OLD LINCOLN DRIVE AREA
The staff report from the engineering department relating to license agreement with the Park District for a disc golf course in the old Lincoln Drive neighborhood, with recommendation to approve license agreement with the Grand Forks Park District for operation of a disc (Frisbee) golf course in the former Lincoln Drive Neighborhood area of the Greenway, contingent upon approval by the Grand Forks Park District and the city attorney.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
AWARD BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 5532, BALING FACILITY
UPGRADE
The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No. 5532, Baling Facility Upgrade, with recommendation to award the work for Schedule B-General to Molstad Excavating in the amount of $87,5254.00, Schedule B-Mechanical to Custom Aire, Inc. in the amount of $51,164.00 and Schedule B-Electrical to IES-North Plains, Inc. in the amount of $8,695.00.
Al Grasser, city engineer, reported this is more of an expansion and enhancement to the facility, that they found during the operation there is some cleaning and things not very accessible and this helps make that more accessible and makes repair of equipment easier. Todd Feland, director of public works, reported that the landfill closure has two projects, one would be the landfill closure project and this particular project; that these are the two capital projects that we are going to do related to the baling facility.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the bids awarded.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 5580,
2004 WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No. 5580, 2004 Watermain Replacement, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Molstad Excavation, in the amount of $378,171.00.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the contract awarded.
RECEIVE TABLULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF
TOTAL COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING
PROJECT NO. 5493, DISTRICT NO. 595
The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on March 15, 2004 for Paving Project No. 5493, District No. 595, paving in Deacon's Gardens, indicating that Tony Anderson Construction was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $271,197.00: Document No. 8465 - Bid Tabulation.
The city engineer's estimate of total cost on Paving Project No. 5493, District No. 595, in the amount of
$344,400.00, was presented and read.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for Project No. 5493, District No. 595, Deacon's Gardens paving, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Tony Anderson Construction, in the amount of $271,197.00.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 8466 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 5493, District No. 595, to Tony Anderson Construction be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.
AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
The staff report from the engineering department relating to request for advertising for engineering services for Federal Aid Projects: Point Bridge Rehabilitation, 55th Avenue South, North 20th Street, Columbia Road and 24th Avenue South intersection, and DeMers/42nd Street Underpass; with recommendation to proceed to advertise for engineering services.
Council Member Brooks questioned if criteria developed and what is the process. Mr. Grasser stated on a federal project they take the specific project and request engineers to give proposals and qualifications and put together committee/team to evaluate written proposals as to their qualifications, short list and interview several for each project and committee will make a selection and rank best qualified firm for that particular project, then outline scope of work and negotiate the fees.
It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE SIGNAL AND ACCESS AT 32ND AVENUE
SOUTH AND SOUTH 24TH STREET CONTINGENT ON
NDDOT CONCURRENCE AND FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS
AND DESIGN ENGINEERING BY WAL-MART
The staff report from the engineering department relating to request by Wal-Mart for signal and access at 32nd Avenue South and South 24th Street, with recommendation to approve signal and access contingent on ND Department of Transportation concurrence and full funding of improvements and design engineering by Wal-Mart.
Council Member Kreun reported he had mentioned some of the issues at the last committee of the whole meeting, that the TAC committee had worked out most of those issues in parking and service road in that area and would like to make the motion for the recommendation except to add in the second drive lane parking towards their service road, that we widen that 3 feet as they have agreed to that but want to include in the motion. Mr. Grasser asked if they could include in the motion a minimum of 3 feet because last discussions had were taken from 25 to 29 ft. which would be 4 feet so if motion would be a minimum of 3 feet would work. Council Member Kreun stated a minimum of 4 feet if they are going to do that. Council Member Kreun moved approval of the recommendation and to add in the second drive lane inclusion to widen the service road with a minimum of four feet and seconded by Council Member Christensen.
Council Member Christensen asked who is paying for the stop light; Mr. Grasser stated that is an issue, conceptually the answer is Wal-Mart; but have a series of steps we have to go through, and first question is if they are allowed to put one in, that in preliminary discussions they stated they are prepared to pay for those costs. He also noted that the State has not approved this as yet and will make the final decision.
Dennis Potter, city planner, stated that on the drive isle he heard a minimum of 4 feet, but that they are at 29 ft. now and doesn't know if that is 3 or 4 ft. and asked if the motion could read 29 feet. Council Member Kreun stated when they went through the process, they widened the isle in front of the building and widened the service road to make access easier to get to the service road and whether 3 or 4 feet is fine so that it works out, and whichever way is 29 ft. and will make that motion if the second will agree with that, Council Member Christensen agreed.
Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO COST PARTICIPATION,
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
WITH NDDOT FOR PROJECT NO. 5287
The staff report from the engineering department relating to amendment to Cost Participation, Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Project No. 5287, Johnson's Linear Park Bikepath, with recommendation to approve and authorize the execution of the amended Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement with the North Dakota Department of Transportation, (80.93% federal and 19.07% local and estimated cost of $105,000), contingent on final review by the city attorney.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
SEWER PROJECT NO. 5605, DISTRICT NO. 430
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5605, District No. 430, storm sewer on 36th Avenue South, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, create special assessment district, and direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids for Project No. 5605, District No. 430.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved, 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. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8467 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT, SEWER PROJECT NO.
5605, DISTRICT NO. 430
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Sewer Project No. 5605, District No. 430: Document No.8468 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this report be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, SEWER PROJECT NO. 5605, DISTRICT
NO. 430
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 8469 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5606, DISTRICT NO. 599
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Paving Project No. 5606, District No. 599, paving South 42nd Street (500 feet south of centerline of 32nd Avenue South to south property line of Lot 4, Block 1 of Columbia Park 28th Addition), with recommendation to approve engineer's report, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids for Project No. 5606, District No. 599.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved, 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. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8470 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT, SEWER PROJECT NO.
5606, DISTRICT NO. 599
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Paving Project No. 5606, District No. 599: Document No. 8471 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this report be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5606, DISTRICT NO. 599
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 8472 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5661, DISTRICT NO. 600
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Paving Project No. 5661, District No. 600, paving 36th Avenue South from South 42nd Street to west property line of Lot 4, Block 1, Columbia Park 28th Addition, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids for Project No. 5661, District No. 600.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved, 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. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8473 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
5661, DISTRICT NO. 600
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Paving Project No. 5661, District No. 600: Document No. 8474 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this report be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5661, DISTRICT NO. 600
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 8475 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5628, DISTRICT NO. 597
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Paving Project No. 5628, District No. 597, alley paving between Almonte Avenue and Lanark Avenue from 10th Avenue South to 11th Avenue South, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids for Project No. 5628, District No. 597.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved, 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. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8476 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
5628, DISTRICT NO. 597
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Paving Project No. 5628, District No. 597: Document No. 8477 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this report be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5628, DISTRICT NO. 597
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 8478 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
SEWER PROJECT NO. 5666, DISTRICT NO. 432
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Sewer Project No. 5666, District No. 432, sanitary sewer for Southbrook First Addition, from west property line of Lot 31, Block 3 extending east and north along Curran Court to 48th Avenue South, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids for Project No. 5666, District No. 432.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved, 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. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8479 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT, SEWER PROJECT NO.
5666, DISTRICT NO. 432
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Sewer Project No. 5666, District No. 432: Document No. 8480 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this report be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, SEWER PROJECT NO. 5666, DISTRICT
NO. 432
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 8481 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting 'nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 5667, DISTRICT NO. 282
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Watermain Project No. 5667, District No. 282, watermain in Southbrook First Addition, from west property line of Lot 31, Block 3 extending east and north along Curran Court to 48th Avenue South, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids for Project No. 5667, District No. 282.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved, 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. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8482 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO.
5667, DISTRICT NO. 282
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Watermain Project No. 5667, District No. 282: Document No. 8483 - Report.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this report be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 5667, DISTRICT
NO. 282
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 8484 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
SEWER PROJECT NO. 5668, DISTRICT NO. 433