Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
June 7, 2010
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, June 7, 2010 at the hour of 5:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen (teleconference), Bakken, Kreun - 6; absent: Council Member Glassheim - 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 televised.
The Girl Scouts led the council in the pledge of allegiance to the flag - Ms. Jenson, leader for the troop
Mayor Brown commented on various events during the past week and upcoming events:
Our community joins the friends and families of the two young people taken from us over the weekend, Tasha Brenno and James Freestone, hard to lose those around us but more difficult when they are young, our hearts break for their friends and families and on behalf of the City we offer them our sympathy and prayers and support for the other passengers, Michael Badurek and Katie Olson.
He also noted with sadness the passing of Ted Jellif, who served on the Historic Preservation Commission since 1993 and had extraordinary knowledge of Grand Forks history and was proud to share it with you, his efforts were tireless after the flood of 1997 and miss his passion and presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and friends and family.
He thanked the organizers for the Relay for Life and inviting him to be part of this year's event, and thank you to AE2S for allowing him to be part of the Duck Tank Fundraiser.
This weekend is the Grand Cities ArtFest and thanks to Novac and legions of volunteers who make ArtFest possible and how to build a wonderful event in our community and showcase our community's love for arts. Nicole Noreen from Novac thanked Mayor Brown and city council for their support of the North Valley Arts Council and for the Grand Cities ArtFest, have 145 artists and wide variety of food vendors, live entertainment on June 12 and 13, 2010.
Have scheduled mosquito spraying for tomorrow, crews doing good work.
Shaun Charbonneau who is member of skateboarders said they would like some community help for new skateboard park built, or possibly act on the one we have now. Current skateboard area quite small and that they are trying to get together with the Park District and would like more support through community through fundraising, etc. Michael Hoeft also requested help for new skateboard park and that he has been talking with Bill Palmiscino of Park District and Pete Haga; that they don't have adequate space and would like to get support from the City. It was suggested that they should have plan showing area, plans, etc. and it was also suggested that this be sent to the Park Board, which is entity in charge of recreation - message will be forwarded.
This spring the City launched the Mayor's Green Business Showcase directing those businesses that are going above and beyond when it comes to energy efficiency, recycling and clean energy use and cost savings and his pleasure to announce the Mayor's Green Business Showcase plaque to LM Wind Power and its local leadership team. A short video was shown. Mayor Brown presented plaque to members of LM Wind Power.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4295, ANNEXING ALL
THAT PART OF HIGHLAND POINT THIRD
ADDITION, NOT PREVIOUSLY ANNEXED
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex all that part of Highland Point Third Addition, not previously annexed, to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, together with the full width of all platted streets and public rights of way contiguous thereto", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on May 17, 2010, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The acting city auditor exhibited affidavit of publication of notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments, 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 Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4296, ANNEXING ALL
THAT PART OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, LEE'S RESUB-
DIVISION, NOT PREVIOUSLY ANNEXED
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to annex all that part of Lot 3, Block 1, Lee's Resubdivision (previously platted as Lot 4, Block 1, Korynta-Lemm 4th Resubdivision), not previously annexed, to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, together with the full width of all platted streets and public rights of way contiguous thereto", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on May 17, 2010, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The acting city auditor exhibited affidavit of publication of notice to the public that this petition for annexation had been filed with the city council and had been published as required.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments, 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 Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
DETERMINE INSUFFIENCY OF PROTEST ON
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 643, PROJECT NO. 6484
The acting city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 643, Project No. 6484, for reconstruction of paving along South 18th Street from 24th Avenue South to 28th Avenue South, had expired on May 27, 2010, and that a written protest had been received which totaled 13% of the assessment district.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments, and the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Gershman introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 9280 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No 643, Project No. 6484, as the protest received totaled 13% of the assessment district, and that the resolution be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
DETERMINE INSUFFICIENY OF PROTEST ON
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 642, PROJECT NO. 6101
The acting city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 642, Project No. 6101, construction of paving along South 48th street from 32nd Avenue South to approximately 650 feet north of 17th Avenue South, had expired on May 27, 2010, and that she had received no written protests.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments, and the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Gershman introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No. 9281- Resolution.
It was moved by council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No.642, Project No. 6101, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON REVISED 2010 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN, 2010 CDBG PROGRAM
The acting city auditor reported that following a 30-day public comment period with public hearing to be held this evening, on the revised 2010 Annual Action Plan, 2010 CDBG Program, as detailed in the staff report, re-allocating $168,000 for the Central Parking Ram to proposed revision for repairs to building at 201 South 4th Street leased to Centre, Inc. for use as transitional/residential treatment facility for replacement of floor coverings on second and third floors along with plumbing issues and HVAC system upgrade, was presented to the city council.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments, and the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member McNamara that the revised 2010 Annual Action Plan, 2010 CDBG Program, be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS ON BEHALF OF ALTRU HEALTH
SYSTEM, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
The staff report from the director of finance and administrative services, relating to resolution authorizing the issuance of Revenue Bonds on behalf of Altru Health System and calling a public hearing, with recommendation to hold the public hearing and adopt resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds on behalf of Altru Health Systems and approve the Memorandum of Understanding.
Dwight Thompson, Altru Health System, was present and stated they can have their own bank qualified amount of up to $30 Million in 2010 only and that they are looking at a private placement bond issue vs. going to the public bond issue as they did in the past and working with about 7 local banks that would be the lenders in this transaction rather than individual bond holders.
Council Member Bjerke asked for brief review of paragraphs 3A and B in the Memo of Understanding re. compensation. Mr. Swanson reported this language is out of IRS Codes and is specifically dealing with what type of money is available, what type of uses could be put, but that he has a recommended change that he did make the city finance director aware of, in the Memorandum of Understanding in the last paragraph where proposing to pay the City's expenses for financial advisor and the systems financial advisor, but will require them to expand that and have the City reimbursed for any of the City's expenses which may include attorney's fees and finance department fees in kind, otherwise standard language in a request of this nature for MIDA Bonds. Mr. Thompson stated that language is included in the bond documents, that all costs of the City; however, Mr. Swanson noted that it was not in the Memorandum of Understanding.
Council Member Bjerke stated in the relationship with Altru, that we have a property tax exemption and $862,000 the County gives for ambulance service, and suggested for consideration during the budget or later with the finance committee, knows that in other cities ambulances are not kept at the hospital but stationed in different parts of the city, and if going to be doing this in our partnership with Altru, if the number of calls in the far southend are for medical maybe the solution is to have Altru having an ambulance in the southend and they would then be available for any medical calls, purpose of that would be that we would have discussion if the fire station would need to be built for fire angle of it, these are the things we need to look at in the future. That he thinks that everybody that is intertangled with us, in his opinion need more knowledge and discussion of what is going in there, and have to look at doing things differently.
Council Member Gershman stated the for profit entities at Altru pay the City of Grand Forks tax, paying a property tax; and asked Mr. Thompson how much Altru contributes in free medical care every year to people in Grand Forks and the region. Mr. Thompson stated in 2009 it was $22 million of charity care.
Council Member Christensen called for point of order, that these gentlemen are not addressing the matter before us, for different day, different time.
Council Member Gershman introduced a resolution relating to the Issuance of Revenue Bonds on behalf of Altru Health System: Document No. 9282 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun to approve the recommendation and to adopt the resolution for Issuance of Revenue Bonds on Behalf of Altru Health System and Memorandum of Understanding between Altru Health System and the City of Grand Forks, with public hearing scheduled for July 6, 2010. Upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION OF
REMODELING IMPROVEMENTS
The staff report from the city assessor relating to application for exemption on of remodeling improvements to residential building at 1016 Sunset Drive, with recommendation to grant exemption of increased value for three (3) years.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE APPOINTMENT S TO CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
The staff report from Mayor Brown relating to appointment of Patricia Nies and Fred MacGregor to the Civil Service Commission, with recommendation to approve reappointments to the Civil Service Commission for three-year terms.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that these individuals be reappointed as requested. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO GRAND FORKS
EVENTS CEWNTER COMMISSION
The staff report from Mayor Brown relating to appointment of Laura Block and Duane Hafner to the Grand Forks Events Center Commission, with recommendation to approve the appointments of Laura Block and Duane Hafner as public at large representatives for three-year terms.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded y Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE EXEMPTION OF TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
LICENSES FOR GRAND CITIES ART FEST EVENT
The staff report from the Public Information Center relating to transient merchant license exemption for Grand Cities Art Fest Event, with recommendation to approve that the 2010 Art Fest Event vendors (artists only) are exempt from purchasing transient merchant licenses.
Council Member Bjerke stated that the staff report says in order to protect those vendors that submit a fee to be part of this fundraising event, and questioned what protecting from. Mr. Swanson stated the transient merchant fee is generally a fee charged to a business that is doing short term business within the city and not permanently located, specifically the council has waived this for various public events such as First Night, Park District activities in University Park, and the Art Fest is another, the theory behind transient merchant license are to protect consumers, not the vendor. The fee would be due from the private vendor not from the sponsor.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 5 votes affirmative; Council Member Bjerke voted against the motion.
AFFIRM DECISION OF REVIEW COMMITTEE TO
REJECT PROPOSAL FOR LOT AT 1815 NORTH 3RD
STREET
The staff report from the director of urban development relating to the lot at 1815 North 3rd Street, with recommendation to affirm review committee decision to reject proposal submitted by Matt and Kristie Aarvig.
Council Member Bjerke reported that we still have 44 building sites left and questioned plan to sell these lots, and when sold where does the money go. Mr. Hoover reported they are now advertising for a number of lots but they continue to put those out in RFP and will continue on a regular basis until they are all gone; and that money goes back into the CDBG account and used for program income.
Council Member Bjerke stated in Historical Preservation Commission minutes it was stated that they are considering delaying the selling of some lots in the area of the water plant. Mr. Hoover stated he believes those lots are in the Historic District and those would have to be compatible with historic preservation requirements, and plan is when those come forward that they will be RFP and will have to be consistent with standards for historic preservation and that is a requirement of the federal government.
Council Member Kreun reported that a lot of these lots were vacant or abandoned or acquired by the City after the flood and a plan was put in place several years ago and have been following that plan - some were not saleable until the dike was finished, some not available because of insurance requirements because of flood protection project.
It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member McNamara to approve the recommendation. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE CHANGES FOR METROPLAINS CIVIC
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, SUBJECT TO REVIEW
The staff report from the director of urban development relating to MetroPlains Civic Redevelopment Project, with recommendation to approve changes for MetroPlains Civic Redevelopment Project as described in the staff report and authorize the appropriate officials to sign a project agreement, subject to review and approval by the city attorney.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member McNamara to approve the recommendation.
Council Member Christensen stated there had been some discussion about not giving them the full extension and asked for explanation. Rob McCready, MetroPlains, reported that they submitted the application and that the way the State funds their project is that they don't fully fund the applications to the extent that they have tax credits available and there are 2 or 3 times as many applicants as there are funds available, and when they get to the point when they are running out of funds, they partially fund that last application and that is their project. That they are now waiting for them to have more tax credits available at which time they will award them and fully fund our project; they told us they anticipate having those funds prior to the end of the year, the sooner we get the remaining allocation, will move forward with next steps in the process, with demolition and construction planning. It is actually similar to the timing that they used at The Current where they started construction on that project as soon as they were able to break ground in the spring that next year after receiving the allocation of funds for that project; and are waiting on the State. He stated as soon as they have the Development Agreement they will authorize the State to do exploration to begin - and anticipate that will have our understanding of the extent of contamination and a budget for cleanup within 60 days.
Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 5 votes affirmative; Council Member Bjerke voted against the motion.
APPROVE REPAIRS TO PROPERTY AT 1550 SOUTH
48TH STREET (NOAH'S ARK BUILDING)
The staff report from the director of urban development relating to repairs at 1550 South 48th Street (Noah's Ark Building), with recommendation to authorize the award of bids to Schmitz Builders for $197,000 (base bid and alternate 2) to replace leaking windows, and to replace joint caulking and seal exterior wall penetration at the Noah's Ark Building.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATES OF TOTAL
COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
6101, DISTRICT NO. 642
The acting city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received by the North Dakota Department of Transportation on May 21, 2010 for Paving Project No. 6101, District No. 642, paving South 48th Street from 16th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue South and for Project No. 6101.4, District No. 466, storm sewer and drainage on South 48th Street from 17th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue South, indicating that Strata Corporation was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $5,190,206.68: Document No. 9283 - Bid Tabulation.
The engineer's estimate of total cost for Project No. 6101, District No. 642, in the amount of $ and for Project No. 6101.4, District No. 466, in the amount of $ was presented and read.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No. 6101, District No. 642, paving South 48th Street from 16th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue South and for Project No. 6101.4, District No. 466, storm sewer and drainage on South 48th street from 17th avenue South to 32nd Avenue South, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Strata Corporation in the amount of $5,190,206.68 for Project No. 6101, District No. 642 and for Project No. 6101.4, District No. 466, contingent on NDDoT Concurrence.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved and the resolution awarding the contract to Strata Corporation was presented and read: Document No. 9284 - Resolution. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.
REEIVE TABLUATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL
CPST AMD AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 6484, DISTRICT NO. 643
The acting city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on May 17, 2010 for Paving Project No. 6484, District No. 643, paving reconstruction on South 18th Street from 24th Avenue South to 28th Avenue South, indicating that Paras Contracting, Inc. was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $261,953.35: Document No. 9285 - Bid Tabulation.
The city engineer's estimate of total cost for Project No. 6484, District No. 643, in the amount of $
was presented and read.
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for construction of Project No. 6484, District No. 643, South 48th Street reconstruction from 24th Avenue South to 28th Avenue South, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Paras Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $261,953.35.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved and the resolution awarding the contract to Paras Contracting, Inc. was presented and read: Document No. 9286 - Resolution. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 6521, 2010
BIKE PATH MAINTENANCE
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for construction of Project No. 6521, 2010 Bike Path Maintenance, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Opp Construction in the amount of $37,250.00, and to reject non-conforming bid from Minndak Asphalt.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call he following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the contract awarded.
APPROVE DRIVEWAY VARIANCE AT 1801 NORTH
36TH STREET
The staff report from the engineering department relating to request for driveway variance, with recommendation to approve two 90 foot wide driveways with flares for a total of 115 feet each for Philadelphia Macaroni Company at 1801 North 36th Street.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE BID SPECS FOR TEAM SUV FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT
The staff report from the fire department relating to bid specs. of Quick Response Assessment Team SUV for fire department, with recommendation to approve specifications and allow bidding process to begin.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
DECLARE CERTAIN POLICE EQUIPMANT AS
SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE SALE VIA ONLINE
The staff report from the police department relating to declaration of old police equipment as surplus and approval of sale method, with recommendation to declare identified police equipment, surplus and authorize sale via GovDeals, Government online auction site.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
DECLARE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND APPROVE
DONATION
The staff report from the police department relating to declaration of 1965 Ford Galaxie as surplus and approval of donation, with recommendation to declare the 1965 Ford Galaxie patrol car with accessories, surplus and donated to the Grand Forks Historical Society.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE BID FOR TACTICAL VEST BIDS FOR
POLICE DEPRTMENT
The staff report from the police department relating to acceptance of SWAT tactical vest bids, with recommendation to accept the bid from Streicher's, Inc. in the amount of $34,738.00.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
MATTER OF 2010 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
APPLICATION - INFORMATION
The staff report from the police department relating to 2010 Justice Assistance Grant application was presented to the city council for informational purposes. The Grand Forks Police Department is planning to submit an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2010 Local Solicitation. The Department has been notified that they are eligible for $49,204 through local solicitation, and that the award must be shared with the Grand Forks County Sheriff's Office. Based upon guidelines $12,301 will be provided to the County Sheriff's Office for their use.
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION 5309
CAPITAL REQUEST
The staff report from the director of public works and superintendent of public transportation relating to Public Transportation - FY 2009 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5309 capital request with recommendation to approve the updated Public Transportation FY 2009 FTA 5309 capital request. The Public Transportation Department received $12 million as part of a FY 2009 FTA 5309 capital request and is planning to execute and begin drawing down the capital grant based on the updated request and cost estimates.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PILOT STUDY
PROJECT
The staff report from the director of public works and water utility superintendent relating to Grand Forks Water Treatment Plant Pilot Project, with recommendation to approve Grand Forks Water Treatment Plant Pilot Study Project in the amount of $690,764.00, subject to the City Attorney's Office review and approval of the agreements. The Pilot Study includes the following tasks: Pilot Study Setup Preparation and Coordination; Pilot Study Data Collection and Analysis; Pilot Study Report; Equipment Leasing and Plumbing Setup Assistance; Outside Laboratory Testing Service; and UND - Graduate Research Assistantship.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND
3, BLOCK 16 AND VACATED LANDS ADJACENT,
SKIDMORE'S ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates on behalf of Nate Nyberg for final approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lots 1 and 3, Block 16 and vacated lands adjacent thereto, Skidmore's Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 501 Seward Avenue), with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to conditions shown on or attached to he review copy.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOT 8, BLOCK
2, COLUMBIA PARK 29TH RESUBDIVISION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from Patrick Krug on behalf of East Grand Developers, LLC for final approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lot 8, Block 2, Columbia Park 29th Resubdivision to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 2023 Pembrooke Court between Pendleton Drive and South 20th Street), with recommendation to give final approval to the request.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOT 7, BLOCK
X OF REPLAT OF BLOCK 4, SUNBEAM ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from Widseth Smith Nolting and Associates on behalf of Sarah Albrecht and Julie Solheim for approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lot 7, Block X of the Replat of Block 4, Sunbeam Addition to the city of Grand Forks ND (located at 618 and 620 Great Plains Court), 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 Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE APPEAL OF SIGN CODE TO ALLOW
TEMPORRY DISPLAY OF BANNER SIGN AT ALTRU
HOSPITAL
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from Indigo Signs on behalf of Altru Hospital for approval of an appeal to the sign code as provided for in Section 18-0301.1 Appeal of the Grand Forks Land Development Code; more specifically the appeal is to allow the temporary display of a banner sign on the east side of the main Altru Hospital building located at 1200 South Columbia Road; with recommendation to grant approval to the request.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
INFORMATION ITEM
The Portfolio Management/Summary for period ending May 31, 2010, was presented to the council for their information.
APPROVE BILL LISTING AND ESTIMATE SUMMARY
Vendor Payment Listing No. 10-11, dated June 3, 2010, totaling $1,198,250.56 and Estimate Summary dated May 31, 2010 in the amount of $374,228.49, were presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that these bills and estimates be allowed and that the city auditor be authorized to issue warrants in payment of the same. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.
APPROVE MINUTES MAY 17, 2010
Typewritten copies of the minutes of the city council held on Monday, May 17, 2010 were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Bakken that the minutes be approved as read. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1) Council Member Bjerke stated that they need to have discussion about how we do things re. Altru Hospital.
2) Council Member Gershman stated that he would like the Service/Safety Committee and city attorney to look at ordinance on texting while driving, has become a serious issue as people running stop signs, etc. and referred that matter to the committee.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that we adjourn. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Storstad for Saroj Jerath
City Auditor
Approved:
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Michael R. Brown, Mayor