Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
June 1, 2009
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, June 1, 2009 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, 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.
Boy Scout Troop 130, Tom Henderson, scout master, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, led the city council in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
EMPLOYER SUPPORT FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVE
Jim Martini, coach of Region 4 for Support for the Guard and Reserve Committee, and also a counsel for Village Family Service Center in Grand Forks, stated they are here to present three awards, one to the City of Grand Forks, one to Mayor Brown and one to the city council for their dedication and support of the Guard and Reserve. The presentation to Mayor Brown and the city council is a result of a recommendation by a City employee, Sgt. Jason Grzadzieleski. Two members of the Support Committee were present and introduced themselves and explain function of the committee: Larry Holth, co-chair with the Region 4 Committee and also state training coordinator for ESGR and is employed by the 2006 winner of ND's co-patriot award, Jim Bradshaw, Strata Corporation. George Schubert, co-chair of Region 4 of ESGR, is retired dean and professor at the UND although still teach part-time in the fall semester.
Statement in the Award states your support of the Guard, Reserve and Reserve components and their mission and will support the people when they are deployed or as necessary. Presentation of support was made to Mayor Brown, and presentations for the city council and City of Grand Forks were accepted by President Gershman of the city council.
Sgt. Grzadzieleski stated it is with great honor that he is here because they take care of his family when he is gone and peace of mind when he is away knowing that they are taken care and would like to thank each of the city council individually.
Mayor Brown commented on various items during the past week and upcoming events:
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate "no tobacco day" yesterday and had beautiful walk on the greenway.
Congratulations to Mr. Hyman and the Alerus Center and staff for great job on "anything goes" garage sale this weekend, that over 6,000 people showed up to shop and find bargains.
ArtFest will be in Town Square in the greenway the weekend of June 13-14.
Farmers Market starts in Town Square on Saturday, June 20.
Art & Wine Walk will also take place on Saturday, June 20.
On Saturday, June 27, there will the first of three Blues on the Red Concert downtown.
Road construction projects are going on around town, so please slow down and take your time and plan ahead.
This weekend the emergency sirens will be tested on monthly test at 1:00 p.m..
ADOPT RESOLUTION VACATING ROADWAY AND
UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ZAVORAL'S
FIRST ADDITION
The city auditor reported that pursuant to instructions by the city council after having received a petition to vacate a roadway and utility easement being the north 80 feet of the south 90 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Zavoral's First Addition, the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held this evening, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with the auditor's office.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest to the proposed vacation. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun introduced a resolution of vacation: Document No. 9213 - Resolution, and moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Council Member Bjerke. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION VACATING ACCESS EASEMENT
IN LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, VILLAGE RESUBDIVISION
NO. 4
The city auditor reported that pursuant to instructions by the city council after having received a petition to vacate a 30-foot wide access easement, being the west 30 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Village Resubdivision No. 4, except the south 7.5 feet of Lot 1 and the north 7.5 feet of Lot 2 (located at 415 North 42nd Street and 411 North 42nd Street), the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held this evening, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with the auditor's office.
Mayor Brown 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 Bjerke that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest to the proposed vacation. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Council Member Gershman introduced a resolution of vacation: Document No. 9214 - Resolution, and moved that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Council Member Bjerke. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR MOVING PERMIT TO MOVE GARAGE TO 924 CHERRY STREET
The city auditor reported that the notice of public hearing on the application by Brian Anderson to move a building from Grand Forks Air Force Base to 924 Cherry Street to be used as a garage had been published and posted as required.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
The staff report from Inspections relating to public hearing for moving permit application to move a garage to be used as a garage from Grand Forks Air Force Base to 924 Cherry Street, with recommendation to approve the moving permit to move a garage, to be used as a garage.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved and further that Mr. Anderson is authorized to move the building subject to meeting any conditions established. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO 2008 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The staff report from Urban Development director relating to amendment to the 2008 CDBG Annual Action Plan for use of American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (CDBG-R) funds, with recommendation to close the public comment period, hold a public hearing and approve the proposed amendment; and authorize amending the contract with Rogers Construction to reflect the work included in this amendment.
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 Bjerke that the recommendation be approved as noted. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE ALERUS CENTER 2009 CIP AND BUSINESS PLAN
The matter of the Alerus Center 2009 CIP and Business Plan were presented to the city council.
Council Member Bjerke moved to accept the 2009 interior improvements, suite level windows and the exterior marquees, seconded by Council Member McNamara who stated he would like a statement of priorities from the Alerus Center.
Council Member Christensen reviewed total funds available in 2009 and expenditures for improvements, bond payment, special assessments, and paying architect, and that rather than approve their business plan, ask the Commission to prioritize what they want to do this year.
Council Member Gershman stated that we have professionals that run the Alerus Center and know what needs to be done first, second, third, etc. and will go forth and start the renovations of the interior, is going to vote in favor of authorizing them to spend for renovations in time period that they can as funds available, that they haven't been bid yet and that signage came in under budget and there may be chance that this could come in under budget but if isn't not going to spend the money.
Council Member Kreun reported that at last week's meeting it was noted that project was capped with the money that is available so deficit spending was not a request, that because of the climate for bidding we will give a priority list and if don't have enough money, done separately, and would go along with the plan that was proposed last week.
Upon call for the question on the motion, to accept the improvements for interior, suite level windows and exterior marquee, and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara - 2; voting "nay": Council Members Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 4. Mayor Brown declared the motion failed.
Council Member Christensen moved that we approve the CIP plan presented by the Alerus Commission which would be the business plan for 2009 and that we would authorize the capital expenditure that was approved last year for $640,000 and repayment of the fund and special assessments as presented by the city auditor dated June 1, 2009, contingent upon available funds. Council Member Gershman seconded the motion.
Upon call for the question and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Member Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 4; voting "nay": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara - 2. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
The staff report from the city assessor relating to application for property tax exemption for expanding business by Philadelphia Macaroni Company, 1801 North 36th Street, with recommendation to establish date for public hearing on July 6, 2009 for this exemption request.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
AUTHORIZE RESPREADING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR SEWER PROJECT NO. 4440, DISTRICT NO.386 AND
WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 5677, DISTRICT NO. 434
The staff report from the finance department relating to respreading special assessments for Storm Sewer Drainage Project No. 4440, District No. 386; Sanitary Sewer Project No. 5677, District No. 434; and Watermain Project No. 5678, District No. 283; with recommendation that if council finds that the property lying outside the original assessment district has subsequently been annexed to the city of Grand Forks, that at the time of the contracting of the improvement the property was outside the corporate limits of the city of Grand Forks, and that the newly annexed property is benefited by the improvement, that we approve the request by the developer to respread the remaining uncertified assessments over Shadyridge Estates Eighth Resubdivision.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR SEWER PROJECT NO. 6432, DISTRICT NO. 465
The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 6432, District No. 465, sanitary sewer on South 48th Street from 17th to 32nd Avenue South, with recommendation to create special assessment district, approve engineer's report including estimate of cost, an assessment district map and 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 Gershman introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 9215 - Resolution.
The city auditor presented and read the engineer's report on Sewer Project No. 6432, District No. 465: Document No. 9216 - Report.
Council Member Gershman introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No. 9217 - Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that the recommendation be approved and that the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer's report and the resolution to prepare plans and specifications for Sewer Project No. 6432, District No. 465, be accepted and adopted. 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 report and resolutions adopted.
APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PROJECT NO. 6432, DISTRICT NO. 465, SANITARY SEWER ON
SOUTH 48TH STREET FROM 17TH TO 32ND AVENUE SOUTH
The staff report from the engineering department relating to design, bidding and construction administration engineering services agreement for Project no. 6432, District No. 465, sanitary sewer on South 48th street from 17th to 32nd Avenue South, with recommendation to approve agreement with Webster, Foster & Weston for engineering services in the amount of $59,541.00.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken 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 and the agreement approved.
APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR SEWER PROJECT NO. 6432, DISTRICT NO. 465,
SANITARY SEWER ON SOUTH 48TH STREET FROM
17TH AVENUE SOUTH TO 32ND AVENUE SOUTH
The staff report from the engineering department relating to design, bidding and construction administration engineering services agreement for Project No. 6432, District No. 465, sanitary sewer on South 48th Street from 17th to 32nd Avenues South, with recommendation to approve agreement with Webster, Foster & Weston for engineering services in the amount of $59,541.00.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
CONCUR WITH NDDoT TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT NO. 6338, REHABILITATE DeMERS AVENUE
SKYWAY BRIDGE
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for Project No. 6338, Rehabilitate DeMers Avenue skyway Bridge, with recommendation to concur with NDDoT to award contract to low bidder, Industrial Builders, Inc., in the amount of $2,969,704.60 to rehabilitate the DeMers Avenue Skyway Bridge.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken 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 and the agreement approved.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 6341, TRAFFIC
SIGNAT AT SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET AND 47TH
AVENUE SOUTH, CONTINGENT ON NDDoT CONCURRENCE
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for Project No. 6341, Traffic Signal at the intersection of South Washington Street and 47th Avenue South, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Strata Corporation, in the amount of $316,627.10 for Project No. 6341, traffic signal at the intersection of South Washington Street and 47th Avenue South, contingent on NDDOT concurrence.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR RIVERSIDE DAM
The staff report from the engineering department relating to Emergency Action Plan for Riverside Dam, with recommendation to approve the Emergency Action Plan for Riverside Dam.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN NDDOT COST PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT ADDENDUMS FOR ECONOMIC STIMULUS
PROJECTS
The staff report from the engineering department relating to authorization for Mayor to sign NDDOT Cost Participation Agreement addendums for economic stimulus projects, with recommendation to authorize Mayor to sign NDDOT Cost Participation Agreement addendums for economic stimulus projects.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The staff report from Mayor Brown relating to Downtown Design Review Board appointment, with recommendation to approve the appointment of Leah Byzewski as a member of the public with a professional background in history, architectural history and/or architecture for a term of three (3) years.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 5 votes affirmative with Council Member Bjerke voting against the motion.
APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COMMISSION
The staff report from Mayor Brown relating to appointment to the Special Assessment Commission, with recommendation to confirm reappointment of Kurt Eickhof to the Special Assessment Commission for a six-year term.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO.
6399, NORTH END WATER TOWER REHAB AND SMILEY
TOWER DEMOLITION
The staff report from the director of public works and water utility superintendent relating to consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement and consideration of bids for Project No. 6399, North End Water Tower Rehab and Smiley Tower Demolition, with recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement in the amount of $86,000 for construction and post construction phase services and award construction contract to low bidder, LeadCon, Inc. in the amount of $478,642.00.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Member Bjerke, McNamara, Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREMENT FOR
PROJECT NO. 6459, OUTFALL INSPECTION AND REPAIR
The staff report from the director of public works relating to engineering services agreement with Webster, Foster, Weston for Project No. 6459, 36 inch outfall inspection and repair, with recommendation to approve engineering services agreement for Project No. 6459, 36 inch outfall inspection and repair in the amount of $72,730.00 with Webster Foster Weston for inspection, design, bid, construction, and post construction phase services. Funding will be provided via Stormwater Construction Reserve Cash Funds.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken 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.
ACCEPT BID FOR DIGITAL VIDEO MOBILE SURVEILLANCE/SECURITY EQUIPMENT
The staff report from the director of public works relating to Public Transportation digital video mobile surveillance/security equipment bids via a cooperative purchasing agreement with King County Washington Metro Transit, with recommendation to approve the bid of Apollo Video Technology in the amount of $61,019 via the cooperative purchase agreement.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken 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 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CITY/COUNTY APPLICATION
The staff report from the community/government relations officer relating to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, with recommendation to approve list of projects for the EEGBG Program and authorize a joint City of Grand Forks/Grand Forks County application.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Gershman that the City and County proceed with a joint application (to avoid duplicate efforts in administration). The disbursement of the individual allocations ($64,500 County; $505,300, City) would be determined by each body with consent of the Department of Energy. For the City of Grand Forks total allocation of $505,300 it is recommended to be disbursed as follows:
$505,300 Total
$175,000 Grand Forks City/County Weatherization Program (Energy Alliance) and Energy Grants
Coordination/Administration. (This would be directed to the Office of Urban Development and
include the administration of this grant and other energy grants that become available. Any
additional staff resources necessary would be with the office of Urban Development and would
be funded only with grant funding.)
$125,000 Traffic Signal Synchronization (Columbia/Washington/Gateway/DeMers and 42nd Street).
$125,000 Central Fire Station Energy Retrofit
$ 75,000 Landfill Methane Capture and Energy Generation Feasibility
$ 5,300 Administration
In addition, based on comments from the County Commission meeting, the following recommendation will be made to the County Commission:$ 64,500 Grand Forks City/County Weatherization Program (Energy Alliance) and Energy Grants Co-ordination/Administration.
A question was raised as to whether any additional personnel would be paid out of grant monies. It was noted that in the motion a staff person, if necessary, for extra work would be taken out of the grant money. It was also noted that this is a non-funded position, without benefits and that the position goes away when the grant goes away. Daryl Hovland, Human Resources, stated when they do hire some project grant employees which are benefited would be paid out of the grant monies, and that is unfunded position and with no grant funds the position goes away, and that information is placed in the offering.
Melanie Parvey stated regarding the energy efficiency and conservation block grant that the work was put together by the Green3 Resource Committee members and a number of people who came in and volunteered their time and helped develop a strategy or action plan; that a lot of communities in this application process are using up $100,000 to develop that strategy, hiring consultants, and thanked all of those that came together and spent hours of time and dedication in helping us to develop that strategy. Another key player is the utility companies that have worked in helping to develop our greenhouse gas inventory and teach the community about conservation numbers.
Council Member Gershman asked that Ms. Parvey take our thanks to the Green3 Committee and thank them for the work that they did. Council Member McNamara stated he would be more comfortable if the position wasn't included, that it has merit in terms of the subject, the position he is uncomfortable with.
Upon call for the question and upon voice vote the following voted in favor of the motion: Council Members Gershman, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 4; voting against the motion: Council Members Bjerke, McNamara - 2. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR CITY- OWNED LOTS
The staff report from the director of urban development relating to redevelopment proposals for City-owned lots, with recommendation to approve proposals and convey lots per review committee's recommendations - all proposals are for personal residences::
422 Walnut Place: Kristin and Brian Smith - proposal for construction this year of 1800 s.f. 1 1/2 story home at cost of $255,000, bid for the lot $37,100.
1425 Walnut Street: Georgine Johnson and John Erickson - proposal for construction this year of 1064 s.f. one-story home at cost of $255,000, bid for lot $27,500. Approved, subject to minor window alterations.
1518 Chestnut Street: Tom and Beth Bock - proposal for construction in 2010 of 3500 s.f. two-story home at est. cost of $225,550, bid for lot $35,500. Denial pending redesign/re-submittal to address façade and lot coverage issues.
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE PROCEEDING WITH PSAP COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT
The staff report from the director of PSAP relating to update on the PSAP Communications Project, with recommendation to approve moving forward with the communications project, using Elert and ICON as consultants.
Council Member Christensen questioned why we wouldn't go forward and put the addition on the police department, that we are going to approve this project and why not just approve the entire project - that if already designed and hired the architect, why not bid it out. Council Member Kreun stated they brought this to the council to do that, but the question came up on how do we fund the building project because of the way the State law is written and how to utilize funding monies, and are waiting for an opinion from the Attorney General's Office.
Al Morken, PSAP director, stated he would like to move forward with the tower and the foundation for the tower next to the building, it will enhance the communications within the city of Grand Forks and is reason why he would like to have the city council authorize going out and getting bids for the tower portion of the system so that does not hold up the entire project. Bids would be brought back to the city council for their approval before they would move forward with the construction of the tower.
After further discussion it was moved by Council Member Christensen that we approve request to get bids to move the installation of the tower and put the foundation in for the tower, and once get bids back, will have the report from the Attorney General's Office and then can make a decision as to whether or not we go forward with the rest of the project. Council Member Kreun seconded the motion.
Mr. Swanson reported that during discussion concerning the proposal there were two issues, one with respect to whether a bond would be a general obligation bond of the city or a revenue bond and intent was to try to qualify for a revenue bond with additional revenues from 911 fees, that is the issue that the Attorney General would be ruling on along with whether or not surplus funds can be used for various building purposes. He stated he contacted the Attorney General's Office last week but has not received a response from his two inquirers as to the status of the opinion. Normally it takes 6 to 8 weeks for an opinion and are at that point now.
Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.
APPROVE BILL LISTING AND ESTIMATE SUMMARY
Vendor Payment Listing No. 09-11, dated May 28, 2009, totaling $763,167.70 and Estimate Summary dated May 31, 2009 in the amount of $858,131.97, were presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Kreun 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 DECEMBER 15, 2008
Typewritten copies of the minutes of the city council held on Monday, May 18, 2009 were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Gershman that the minutes be approved as read. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
1) Council Member Christensen stated that after being on the greenway, and would hope that those in charge of the greenway would see that grass be planted along the bikepath and that be done as quickly as possible, the concrete path that is adjacent to the river on the greenway is covered with debris and need to get that removed. Melanie Parvey reported they do have project bid but moving through the project as these areas dry up and can get in to do that.
2) Council Member Kreun reported that the Service/Safety Standby Committee would be meeting tomorrow at 4:30 p.m.
3) Council Member Gershman stated he has several items under beautification - landscaping at City Hall, that we could refresh the landscaping, plant some flowers, clean up around City Hall to make it beautiful. He stated that several years ago he brought up the idea of planting evergreens at DeMers and S. Washington at the RR, not sure if had issues with the RR or with right of way, but a series of evergreens would give cover to the area of former roundhouse. He stated re. downtown lot of little trees/sampling planted but break and don't seem to grow, would like to see planting mature/bigger trees downtown, S. 3rd St., S. 4th Street; and also inside Town Square, maybe revisit the design to get some shade trees in there. .
ADJOURN
It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that we adjourn. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Candi Stjern for
Saroj Jerath, City Auditor
Approved:
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Michael R. Brown, Mayor