Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
March 21, 2005
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, March 21, 2005 at the hour of 7:00 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim (teleconference), Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, 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 extended thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Dr. Homer Sondreal, he was community supporter serving in capacity such as city council and civil defense.
He offered congratulations to Jim Weisenberger who retired from the City after 32+ years of service, and thanked him for work and loyalty.
He stated he attended Home and Garden Show this past weekend and great job to all organizers, Alerus staff and people who worked in the booths, including City staff, and seems to get better every year.
This week have a fun event for the whole community - the second annual Easter egg hunt is planned for this Saturday morning, free event at the Alerus Center and thanked sponsors for making this possible.
He announced the winners of this year's Municipal Government Week coloring contest: Taylor Ebertowski - 0 to 5 year age group; Jace Braathen, 6-9 year age group; John Myhre, 10-12 age group. He thanked winners and everyone who entered the contest.
Congratulations to Sioux hockey team for last week's performance and good luck in this week's games, and extend hopes and prayers for speedy recovery to Robbie Bina and to his family.
APPROVE ANNEXATION OF PARTS OF DEEDED LANDS
KNOWN AS THE KINDNESS ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND
INTERSTATE 29 RIGHT OF WAY EASTERLY THEREOF,
EXCEPT THOSE LANDS PREVIOUSLY ANNEXED
The staff report from the Planning Department relating to the request for approval of a resolution to annex to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, parts of deeded lands known as the Kindness Animal Hospital and Interstate 29 right of way easterly thereof, except those lands previously annexed (located at 4400 32nd Avenue South), with recommendation for approval of a resolution to annex to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, parts of deeded lands known as the Kindness Animal Hospital and Interstate 29 right of way easterly thereof, except those lands previously annexed.
Mayor Brown reopened the public hearing on the resolution of annexation; there were no comments and the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Council Member Kerian and seconded by Council Member Gershman that the recommendation and the resolution of annexation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Inasmuch as a finding of sufficiency of protest was determined at the February 7, 2005 council meeting, and the city council approved the resolution of annexation this evening, the city council may submit the matter to a committee for mediation as provided in NDCC 40-51.02-07.1
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4040, RELATING TO LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, RELATING TO GROUND
MONUMENT SIGNS
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance relating to the Grand Forks City Land Development Code, Chapter XVIII of grand Forks City Code of 1987, as amended, amending Article II", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 15, 2004, and upon which public hearing and second reading of the ordinance had been continued until this evening.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from the Planning Department for final approval of an ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code, Chapter XVIII of the Grand Forks City Code of 1987, as amended, amending Article 2, Zoning, Section 18-0204, Rules and Definitions, subsection (2), Definitions; Section 18-0301, Signs, subsection (9), paragraph (B), all relating to ground monument signs, with notation that the ordinance has been amended from the original version, and with recommendation that final approval of the ordinance be made.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Christensen that the ordinance be amended relating to the operation of the electronic message centers and that recommendation for adoption of the ordinance, as amended, be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4041, ANNEXING HOMESTEAD
GROVE FIRST ADDITION
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex all those lands to be known as Homestead Grove First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.
The city auditor reported that the notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required.
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.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT; AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.
4042, AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO
INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE
PLAT OF HOMESTEAD GROVE 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 Homestead Grove First Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005 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 this evening, and further that to date he had received no written protests on this matter.
Mayor Brown opened 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 a plat of Homestead Grove First Addition to the city of Grand Forks (located in the 4600 block of South Washington Street), with recommendation for final approval to the plat subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and final approval of the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Kerian that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote 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 ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4043, AMENDING ZONING MAP
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE HOMESTEAD GROVE PUD
(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, ALL OF HOMESTEAD GROVE 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-1 (Limited Development) District and to include within the Homestead Grove PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, all of Homestead Grove First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, and upon which public hearing was 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 this evening, and further that to date he had received no written protests on this matter.
Mayor Brown opened 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 an ordinance to amend the zoning map to rezone and exclude from the A-1 (Limited Development) District and to include within the Homestead Grove PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, all of Homestead Grove First Addition and unplatted portions of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 151 North, Range 50 West of the 5th Principal Meridian (located east of South Washington Street between 40th Avenue South and 47th Avenue South)l with recommendation to give final approval to the request and to the ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of the ordinance and upon roll call vote, 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 ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4044, ANNEXING PRAIRIEWOOD
FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex all those lands to be known as Prairiewood First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, and upon which public hearing was scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The city auditor reported that the notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required.
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.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT; AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.
4045, AMENDING STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO
INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE
PLAT OF PRAIRIEWOOD 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 Prairiewood First Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, and upon which public hearing was 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 this evening, and further that to date he had received no written protests on this matter.
Mayor Brown opened 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 a plat of Prairiewood First Addition to the city of Grand Forks (located south of Adams Drive and east of Belmont Road), with recommendation for final approval to the plat subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and final approval of the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Christensen that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote 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 ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4046, AMENDING ZONING MAP
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE)
DISTRICT, ALL OF PRAIRIEWOOD 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 R-1 (Single Family Residence) District, all of Prairiewood First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, and upon which public hearing was 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 this evening, and further that to date he had received no written protests on this matter.
Mayor Brown opened 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 an ordinance to amend the zoning map to rezone and exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District and to include within the R-1 (Single Family Residence) District all of Prairiewood First Addition to the city of Grand Forks (located east of South Washington Street between 40th Avenue South and 47th Avenue South), with recommendation to give final approval to the ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Kerian and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote, 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 ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4047, ANNEXING VERN'S
SOUTHERN ESTATES FIRST ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
GRAND FORKS
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex all those lands to be known as Vern's Southern Estates First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, 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 notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required.
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.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING
OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON PLAT
OF VERN'S SOUTHERN ESTATES FIRST ADDITION TO
APRIL 18, 2005
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 Vern's Southern Estates First Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, and upon which public hearing, was 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 call for a public hearing this evening, and further that to date he had received no written protests on this matter.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments.
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to the request from CPS, LTD on behalf of Vernon and Judith Gornowicz for final approval of Vern's Southern Estates First Addition (located in the 1900 block of 47th Avenue South), with recommendation to table final consideration of the plat and ordinance until April 18, 2005.
It was moved by Council Member Kerian and seconded by Council Member Christensen that the recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4048, ANNEXING SOUTHERN
ESTATES 4TH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex all those lands known as Southern Estates 4th to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on February 22, 2005, 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 notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required.
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.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kerian, Kreun - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR CLASS 3 (OFF AND/OR
ON SALE BEER AND WINE) LICENSE BY DEK-MAK,
INC. DBA AL'S GRILL & CATERING
The staff report from the city auditor's office relating to application for Class 3 (Off and/or On Sale Beer and Wine) license by Dek-Mak, Inc. dba Al's Grill & Catering, 1206 South Washington Street (Robert Decker and Schawnn Decker), with recommendation to approve issuance of the license contingent upon approval of the city attorney and sign off by appropriate departments.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved.
Council Member Gershman asked to be recused from voting on this matter, and it was so moved by Council Members Kreun and Kerian. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion for approval of the license carried 6 votes affirmative; Council Member Gershman recused.
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
BY GRAND FORKS HERALD, INC. AND EXTEND DATE OF
2005 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO MAY 3, 2005
The staff report from the city assessor relating to application for abatement for 2005 by Grand Forks Herald, Inc. for property at 375 2nd avenue North, with recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners that this application be approved in part by reducing the market value from $3,172,000 to $2,362,500.
Council Member Hamerlik stated the council had previously discussed changing the date for the City Board of Equalization from April 12, 2005 to give people an opportunity to protest, and moved that the application by the Grand Forks Herald, Inc. for property at 375 2nd Avenue North be approved in part by reducing the market value from $3,172,000 to $2,362,500 and that the 2005 City Board of Equalization be extended from April 12, 2005 to Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Gershman seconded the motion. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS,
PAVING, PROJECT NO. 5767, DISTRICT NO. 610
The city engineer's estimate of total cost of the construction of paving South 20th street from 36th Avenue South to 40th Avenue South in the amount of $369,827.85 was presented and read.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to plans and specifications for Project No. 5767, District No. 610, paving South 20th Street from 36th Avenue South to 40th Avenue South, with recommendation to approve plans and specifications for this construction and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 8648 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and that the resolution approving the plans and specifications be adopted. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5794, DISTRICT NO. 149
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5794, District No. 149, street lighting in Southbrooke Addition Phase II, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8648 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5794, District No. 149: Document No. 8649 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8650 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5794, District No. 149 be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5795, DISTRICT NO. 150
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5795, District No. 150, street lighting in Columbia Park 29th Resubdivision Phase II, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8651 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5795, District No. 150: Document No. 8652 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8653 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5795, District No. 150, be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5796, DISTRICT NO. 151
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5796, District No. 151, street lighting in Promenade 1st Addition and Promenade 2nd Resubdivision, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8654 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5796, District No. 151: Document No. 8655 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8656 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5796, District No. 151, be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5797, DISTRICT NO. 152
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5797, District No. 152, street lighting on Lydia Circle, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8657 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5797, District No. 152: Document No. 8658 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8659 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5797, District No. 152, be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5799, DISTRICT NO. 154
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5799, District No. 154, street lighting (walkway lighting) in Sertoma Park, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8660 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5799, District No. 154: Document No. 8661 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8662 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5799, District No. 154 be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5800, DISTRICT NO. 155
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5800, District No. 155, street lighting (walkway lighting) in University Park, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8663 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5800, District No. 155: Document No. 8664 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8665 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5800, District No. 155, be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR STREET LIGHTING
PROJECT NO. 5801, DISTRICT NO. 156
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 5801, District No. 156, street lighting (walkway lighting) in Optimist Park, with recommendation to approve engineer's report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, create special assessment district, direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.
Council Member Kreun introduced the resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 8666 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Street Lighting Project No. 5801, District No. 156: Document No. 8667 - Report.
Council Member Kreun introduced the following resolution of necessity which was presented and read: Document No. 8668 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that the recommendation be approved and the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution of necessity for Street Lighting Project No. 5801, District No. 156, be accepted and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Brooks, Hamerlik, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun, Kerian - 7; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted.
APPROVE LISTING, 2005 SIDEWALK REPAIRS
The staff report from the engineering department relating to location list for Project No. 5739, 2005 Sidewalk Repairs, with recommendation to approve 2005 Sidewalk Repair List No. 1.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
TABLE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TO SERVICE
COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT NO.5774, SANITARY SEWER,
FOR FURTHER STUDY
The staff report from the engineering department relating to infrastructure funding for Project No. 5774, sanitary sewer along 40th Avenue South from South 20th Street east approximately 1900 feet, with recommendation to authorize funding in the amount of $250,000 from Fund 2169, infrastructure for truck sanitary sewer along 40th Avenue South.
Council Member Kreun stated he would like to table this matter for further study by the service/safety committee to see that it meets the criteria and to the committee of the whole meeting 3 weeks from today. Council Member Christensen seconded the motion.
Mayor Brown stated that upon a motion to table, there was no discussion and Council Members Christensen and Kreun withdrew their motions.
Council Member Christensen stated that they adopted a process on June 2, 2003 and the process required a prioritization of projects and proposed projects would be selected, prioritized and presented to the council by February 15 of each year; a second criteria was that any proposed utilization of funds from one of our enterprise funds would be used to install a sewer line (for example) if there were easements available at no cost. He stated discussions were to pull this matter and go back to staff with criteria to see if there are any additional projects and presenting a listing if it meets the criteria and would be appropriate and council could decide and if done in 21 days would be great.
Council Member Hamerlik moved that we table this item to service/safety standby committee and they report to the council via committee of the whole at earliest possible date. Council Member Gershman seconded the motion. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
AWARD BID FOR THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The staff report from the fire department relating to bids for thermal imaging camera for fire department, with recommendation to award bid to FLIR Systems, Inc. for a thermal imaging camera in the sum of $11,925.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks 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.
AWARD BID FOR METAL DETECTION EQUIPMENT IN
POLICE BUILDING
The staff report from the police department relating to bid package for metal detection equipment in the building, with recommendation to approve low bid in the amount of $20,445.00 to Streicher's, Inc.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks 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.
APPROVE VEHICLE BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
The staff report from the police department relating to vehicle bid specifications (bomb squad truck), with recommendation to approve bid specifications.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BDT/LPH RE. CLOSEOUT
OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 4371
The staff report from the director of public works relating to BDT/LPH (joint venture and system supplier for the Wastewater Treatment Plant), Project No. 4371 contract closeout agreement, with recommendation to approve the agreement between the City of Grand Forks and BDT/LPH regarding the closeout of contract for Project No. 4371.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks 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.
AWARD BIDS FOR WATER METER AND REMOTE
READ
The staff report from water utility relating to water meter and remote read bid summary, with recommendation to approve bids from Dakota Supply Group in the amount of $62,493.91.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks 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.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHBROOK THIRD
RESUBDIVISION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, LTD on behalf of Crary Development, Inc. for final approval of the Southbrook Third Resubdivision, being a replat of Lot 18, Block 1, Southbrook Second Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located in the 1500 block of 48th Avenue South), with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF McKELVEY'S ADDITION
The staff report form the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, LTD on behalf of Wally Rogers for final approval (fast track) of the McKelvey's Addition, being a replat of Lots 1 through 4, Block 14, McKelvey's Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located at 613 8th Avenue South), with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be approved. Carried 7 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE TO AMEND STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON PLAT
OF JOHNSON'S WEST FIRST ADDITION