Council Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
April 20, 2009
The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, April 20, 2009 at the hour of 5:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Bjerke, McNamara (teleconference), Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5; absent: Council Members Glassheim, Gershman - 2.
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 items during the past week and upcoming events:
He attended the 2009 Earth Day Contest at the Purpur Arena as a judge for items made from reused products or materials, Waste Management sponsored the event and gave out 5 $100.00 prizes for the top award and urged everyone to recycle, use and compete in this event.
He visited the Hands On Learning Fair and Super Science on Saturday at Gambucci and Purpur Arena with over 2700 attendees and both events are great examples of making our community a great way to live, work and play.
He also welcomed back the Veterans who participated in the Northern Valley Honor Flight to Washington, DC and was a complimentary trip for World War II veterans and paid for by contributions and fund raisers throughout the Red River Valley and Grand Forks School System raised over $15,000, and thanks to all those who helped make this trip possible.
Congratulations to Grand Forks Public Health Nurse Debbie Swanson, who was awarded an award given to individuals who demonstrate excellence in creativity and initiative in their business and profession by contributing time and energy to improve quality of life for others in the community.
Congratulations to Grand Forks Police Detective Mike Sholes who recently retired from the force, he had served with the police department since 1978.
All 3 bridges connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are open, that the greenway remains closed because of debris and high water and will keep you up to date on the city's web page and media.
FLOOD PROTECTION UPDATE
Al Grasser, city engineer, reported water continuing to recede, current reading of river is about 42 ft., and they will able turning off emergency pumps and opening the gates when river recedes to point of 38 - 40 ft., and tomorrow may open Southend drainway station. All looks good and this will be the last update of the season.
ND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Update was submitted to council electronically.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 4261, AMENDING COMPRE-
HENSIVE PLAN, AMENDING CHAPTER XVIII, ARTICLE 8,
SECTION 18-0802, ELEMENTS PERTAINING TO GRAND
FORKS-EAST GRAND FORKS CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT PLAN UPDATE 1994.
An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan, amending Chapter XVIII, Article 8, Comprehensive Plan; Section 18-0802, Elements of the Grand Forks City Code of 1987, as amended, pertaining to the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Central Business District Plan Update 1994", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on March 16, 2009, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.
The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held this evening, and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with her office.
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 request from the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Metropolitan Planning Organization (GF-EGF MPO) for final approval of an ordinance to amend the Grand Forks Comprehensive Plan by amending the Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Central Business District Plan (River Forks Plan 1994) together with all maps, information, recommendations and data contained therein, with recommendation to give final approval to the ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 4 votes affirmative; Council Member Bjerke voted against the motion.
Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call the following voted: "aye": Council Members McNamara, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 4; voting "nay": Council Member Bjerke - 1. Mayor Brown declared the ordinance adopted.
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATIONS FOR
ABATEMENT OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A Summary of Assessor's Recommendations on Applications for Abatement and Settlement of taxes on the following properties was presented:
1) Grand Forks Homes, Inc.
Oak Manor Apartments Deny request for exemption and abatement
2) Grand Forks Homes, Inc.
Cherry Height Apartments Deny request for exemption and abatement
3) Grand Forks Homes, Inc.
LaGrave Place Apartments Deny request for exemption and abatement
4) Grand Forks Homes, Inc.
LaGrave Learning Center Approve application as submitted
5) Continental Homes, Inc.
Continental Homes Deny request for exemption and abatement on apartment complex, however approve the exemption and abatement for the value of the Kvasager learning center
6) Homestead Place
Homestead Place Apartments Deny request for exemption and abatement
7) MDI Limited Partnership #35
Riverside Manor Apartments Deny request for exemption and abatement
8) Faith & Hope, LP
Westwood Apartments Deny request for exemption and abatement
9) Housing Authority of City of GF
Ruth Meier Center Deny request for exemption and abatement
10) Housing Authority of City of GF
Lot next o 770 S. 14th Street Deny request for exemption and abatement
11) Terzetto Village, LLC
12 vacant lots Deny request for exemption and abatement
12) Westgate Village, LP
Westgate Village Apartments Reduce the value for 2006 from $3,208,600 to $2,549,600
For 1007 reduce from $3,261,600 to $2,607,300
For 2008 - Deny request for exemption and abatement
John Warcup, assistant city attorney, stated in discussing this matter with Mr. Carsen and Mr. Duquette, the idea was raised to conclude the public hearing on various items, there are some that the council would take action on tonight, properties owned by the Housing Authority, but with respect to the issues in item relating to request by Grand Forks Homes etc. to negotiate a voluntary payment in lieu of property taxes, have discussion on those in executive session and final decision at the next council session.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing.
Mel Carsen, city assessor, reported these abatements have been before the city council about three months ago, and since then have had several work sessions and it was decided that it would be brought to this body for final approval. Included in the packet is a summary of his recommendations and several pages of other documentation on each one of the projects along with a memo from Mr. Warcup which refers to the legal issues of these abatements as a legal basis. It is complicated when have the requests from the property owner to negotiate a settlement of tax, but should move ahead with the public hearing and if cannot reach decision, hold that for 2 weeks. Both sides have expressed their concerns as to whether taxable or not, and that the last item, Westgate Village, LP is by different property owner and could take final action on that item.
Russ Melland, attorney with Camrud Law Firm representing owners of property identified on items 3-2 1) through 3.2 11) and for the purpose of the public record was here to ask you to recognize and report the abatement applications for these properties by Grand Forks Homes, etc. They have provided volumes of information for review on the non-profit status of the entities which own the properties, on the restrictions both internally and externally include restricted covenants and declarations recorded in the real estate records that govern the ownership and use of these properties and dedicate them to the provision of low income housing in our community. They have provided information relative to the tenants who occupy these properties and the levels of subsidy which they receive in order to live in these facilities; complete set of rules which govern the operation of these facilities and discussed charitable benefits received by the tenants of these properties, both monetarily and in form of rent subsidy and various provided services, and supplemented their information with report that came out at the end of 2008 relative to the specific need for low income housing in our community; many participants are required to rely on those incomes to live in our communities. They supplemented their information to the council when discovered that there are 11 properties in Bismarck and 9 properties in Minot which are operating with same federal programs and the properties in Minot and Bismarck have been found to be tax exempt under statutes in those communities, all owned by non-profit entities, operated charitably for low income. He stated they feel these properties qualify for the exemptions for which exemptions were sought and abatements they have requested. He stated they have had various discussion on the definition of charitable which is not defined, many references to that issue in cases they have reviewed in State of North Dakota that discuss that issue. - He stated second issue is the issue of federal subsidy, and would point out the status of properties in both Minot and Bismarck which have the same types of entities operating, functioning in same federal programs, all of which received subsidy from or through various HUD programs, no cases in North Dakota or statutory references that subsidy disqualify property from receiving exemption and abatement.
Mayor Brown closed the public hearing.
Council Member Kreun stated there is misnomer that these are city projects, they are separate from the city, that there is an issue that there are a lot or properties owned by Grand Forks Homes or Housing Authority, only 400 units are owned by either one of these owners, there are 10,046 rental units in Grand Forks; that private sector is helped out under private vouchers that go out every month to owners and each year about $5 million has been brought to the private landlords with rent through these programs - program that works between the two that substantiates private landlords as well as people that wouldn't be able to live in private type units. There is win/win situation that can take place for those people in Grand Forks and City if take good look at this and work out a solution.
Mr. Warcup stated that if the council were to take action on the items, can make a motion and second to approve or deny all or portion of items; that he has an issue relating to certain of the items that are in public hearing, and if wanted to discuss item re. negotiation, wouldn't be appropriate to make a final decision in favor or against the abatement for those items. Should conclude the public hearing and that Mr. Carsen has set forth certain items re. his opinion that should be approved and item l) is different situation with different uses and not an issue in negotiation and could take final action on that item
Council Member Christensen stated his reading of the Attorney General's opinion and that to grant an exemption have to find a charitable purpose. Mr. Warcup stated in the packets he put together a spread sheet with assistance and review of Mr. Carsen, and includes number of factors that various courts have looked at to determine charitable use or purpose. He stated with respect to the Grand Forks Housing Authority lots and the Ruth Meier Center are different applications, analyzed under different statute and are exempt for different reason. He stated with respect to the LaGrave Learning Center which was discussed with Mr. Carsen and with review of the property and analysis, that Mr. Carsen has concluded that he would recommend approval of that particular one.
Mr. Warcup stated summarizing would be difficult as his memo is approx. four pages long, there are a number of things to look at, and one of the issues is whether or not the property is subsidized by federal monies, whether private donations, all of these items are listed in the memo. He noted there are certain properties that are similar or similarly situated and would have separate findings for the property that is owned by Community Visions Corp., separate property owner, and with respect to those owned by Grand Forks Homes, most are similarly situated and uses are similar and could consolidate the findings into one but if need to separate findings for various properties, could do that as well. He stated what he would suggest that the council not take any action at this time but discuss the payment in lieu of taxes, and depending upon the results received, the council would take final action next week, would not recommend any action for items 3.2 a), through k).
The staff report from the city assessor relating to applications for abatement and settlement of taxes by Grand Forks Homes, Inc. on LaGrave Learning Center, 832 4th Avenue South, Lot C (of replat), Block 5, Renewal Resubdivision #3 (#44-2808.00003.003) for 2006 and 2007, with recommendation to approve the applications as submitted.
It was moved by Council Christensen and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved, and further that we adopt the findings, conclusions and recommendations as prepared by the city attorney. After further discussion and upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 5 votes affirmative.
Council Member Kreun stated this is very serious situation, involves people that can't speak for themselves, and Housing Authority is represented on both sides very well, that he is disappointed that the State of North Dakota can't find a definition for charity. That he went to the dictionary and read definition - giving private or public relief of unfortunate or needy persons, benevolence, something given to a person in need, charitable act or work, charitable foundation or institution, etc. and should keep that in mind when make vote.
The staff report from the city assessor relating to application for abatement and settlement of taxes by Westgate Village, 1100 North 55th Street, Lot J (of replat), Block 1, Congressional First Resubdivision (#44-1343.00002.009) for 2006 and 2007, with recommendation to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners to reduce the value for 2006 from $3,208,600 to $2,549,600 and for 2007 from $3,261,600 to $2,607,300, and to deny request for exemption and abatement for 2008.
It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved and further that we adopt the findings, conclusions and recommendations as prepared by the city attorney. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 5 votes affirmative.
APPROVE EXEMPTION OF REMODELING IMPROVEMENTS
TO RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
The staff report from the city assessor relating to applications for exemption of remodeling improvements to residential or commercial buildings, with recommendation to grant exemptions of increased value for 3 years: 2303 Cherry Street, 1523 Oak Street, 1003 South Washington Street, 1606 Baron Blvd., 1515 North 5th Street, 1202 32nd Avenue South, 249 Circle Hills Drive, and 1316 South Washington Street.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 6120, LIFT
STATION 32, REHABILITATION
The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for Project No. 6120, Lift Station No. 32 Rehabilitation, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Northern Plains Contracting, in the amount of $471,710.00.
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, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT
NO. 6144.1, REPLACEMENT OF STORMWATER PUMP
STATION #187
The staff report from the engineering department relating to Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Project No. 6144.1, Replacement of Stormwater Pump Station #187, located at Columbia Road and 32nd Avenue South, with recommendation to approve agreement with Webster, Foster and Weston in the amount of $192,976.07.
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, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 6427, CDBG
SIDEWALK AND ALLEY RETURN REPLACEMENT
The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No. 6427, CDBG Sidewalk and Alley Return Replacement, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Rogers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $88,991.00.
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, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION TO SERVE
ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BY SIMMONS
FLINT
The staff report from Public Information Center, Special Events, relating to request from Simmons Flint, 33 South 3rd Street, for temporary authorization to serve alcohol in public right of way for a private customer appreciation special event on May 27, 2009, with recommendation for approval of the request.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE AND SPECIAL
LICENSE FOR SPRINGFEST 2009
The staff report from Public Information Center, Special Events, relating to request for noise variance and special license to sell alcoholic beverages at designated premises for Springfest 2009 by Rhombus Guys, with recommendation to approve noise variance and special license to sell alcoholic beverages at designated premises which are conditions of the overall special events purpose.
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 4 votes affirmative; Council Member Bjerke voting against the motion.
APPROVE PUBLIC WORKS MOWING/MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT
The staff report from Environmental Compliance/Greenway Manager relating to Public Works Department mowing and maintenance, and herbicide application bids, with recommendation to award the bid for Contract 1 and Contract 2 to J & G Landscaping in the amounts of $34,919.24 and $21,097.64, and award the Public Works Department herbicide application bid to Clean Cut in the amount of $16,230.00.
It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried.
APPROVE AFFORDABLE INFILL HOUSING PROGRAM
The staff report from Urban Development relating to Affordable Infill Housing Program, with recommendation to approve proposals and convey lots per the review committee's recommendations and City Code Article 4, 2-0402(5)(C) [must be approved by vote of a five-member minimum]. Recommendations for 1001/3 2nd Avenue North, GO Construction, $139,000 sale price and LMI Net $119,000; 623 4th Avenue South, GO Construction, $139,000 sale price and LMI Net $119,000; reject all proposals for 421 Cherry Street; 728 Chestnut Street, SCS Homes, $144,300 sale price and LMI Net $114,300; 202 Cottonwood Street, TR Construction, $139,000 sale price and LMI Net $119,000.
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 4 votes affirmative; Council Member Bjerke voted against the motion.
ACCEPT PETITION TO VACATE ROADWAY AND
UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ZAVORALS
FIRST ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to petition from John Zavoral for approval 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 to the city of Grand Forks, ND, except the easterly 10 feet thereof, located at 1598 Kings View Drive, with recommendation to give final approval to the petition and set a public hearing date as prescribed by law (June 1, 2009).
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that the recommendation be approved, that the petition filed is in proper form and contains the requisite signatures, that it be filed with the city auditor, that a notice of public hearing be published as required and that the public hearing be set for Monday, June 1, 2009. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
ACCEPT PETITION TO VACATE ACCESS EASEMENT
IN LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, VILLAGE RESUBDIVISION
NO. 4
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to petition from the City of Grand Forks, ND for approval 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), with recommendation to give final approval to the petition and set a public hearing date as prescribed by law.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that the recommendation be approved, that the petition filed is in proper form and contains the requisite signatures, that it be filed with the city auditor, that a notice of public hearing be published as required and that the public hearing be set for Monday, June 1, 2009. Carried 5 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 KING'S VIEW FIRST ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Deacon's Development for preliminary approval of the Plat of King's View First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located in the 2300 block of 62nd Avenue South), with recommendation to give preliminary approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, and to include preliminary approval of an ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan and schedule a public hearing for May 18, 2009.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
Council Member Bakken introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of King's View First Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING MAP TO
INCLUDE WITHIN KANNOWSKI PUD (PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT) CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AMENDMENT
NO. 3, ALL OF KANNOWSKI'S FIRST ADDITION, ULLAND PARK
FIRST ADDITION, DEACON'S GARDENS ADDITION, FOUNTAIN
VISTA PARK RESUBDIVISION, ZAVORAL'S FIRST ADDITION
AND KING'S VIEW FIRST ADDITION
The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, Ltd. for preliminary approval of an ordinance to amend the zoning map to exclude from the Kannowski PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2, and to include within the Kannowski PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 3, all of King's View First Addition, Kannowski's First Addition, Ulland Park First Addition, Deacon's Gardens Addition, Fountain Vista Park Resubdivision, and of Zavoral's First Addition to the city of Grand Forks (located within the vicinity of Kings View Drive and 62nd Avenue South), with recommendation to give preliminary approval to the ordinance and set a public hearing for May 18, 2009.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
Council Member Bakken introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to rezone and exclude from the Kannowski PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 2 and to include within the Kannowski PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan, Amendment No. 3 all of Kannowski's First Addition, Ulland Park First Addition, Deacon's Gardens Addition, Fountain Vista Park Resubdivision, Zavoral's First Addition and Kings View First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.
APPROVE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR PART OF
SW QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 151 NORTH,
RANGE 50 WEST OF 5TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
The staff report from the assistant city attorney relating to Annexation Agreement for Part of Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Eighteen (18), Township One Hundred Fifty-one (151) North, Range Fifty (50) West (located west of Interstate 29 and north of 32nd Avenue South (Johnson Farms Property), with recommendation to approve agreement for annexation with Johnson Farms.
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 5 votes affirmative.
SUSPEND AGENDA TO MOVE ITEM RELATING TO
ABATEMENT OF TAXES AND CONVENING INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO END OF AGENDA
It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun to move request by Grand Forks Homes, etc. to negotiate payment in lieu of property taxes and convening into executive session to the end of the agenda. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
APPROVE BILL LISTING
Vendor Payment Listing No. 09-08, dated April 16, 2009, totaling $2,545,440.01 was presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Kreun that these bills 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, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.
APPROVE MINUTES APRIL 6, 2009
Typewritten copies of the minutes of the city council held on Monday, April 6, 2009 were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Kreun that the minutes be approved as read. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
REQUEST BY GRAND FORKS HOMES, ETC. TO NEGOTIATE
PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES - RECESS INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Request by Grand Forks Homes, etc. to negotiate a voluntary payment in lieu of property taxes (summary of applications for abatements and settlement of taxes on properties in public hearing at the beginning of the meeting) was presented.
It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Bakken to go into executive session pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Section 44-04-19.1 and 44-04-19.2 for discussion on negotiation strategy. Carried 5 votes affirmative. Time was 6:25 p.m.
COUNCIL RECONVENES FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE
SESSION
The city council reconvened at 7:09 p.m. following the executive session with all members present: Council Members Bjerke, McNamara, Christensen, Bakken, Kreun - 5.
It was moved by Council Member Bjerke to table this matter for two (2) weeks. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Kreun that we adjourn. Carried 5 votes affirmative.
Respectfully submitted,
Saroj Jerath
City Auditor
Approved:
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Michael R. Brown, Mayor