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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
November 26, 2007

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in special session in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, November 26, 2007 at the hour of 5:30 o’clock p.m. pursuant to call by two council members (Council Members Glassheim and Brooks) which was served on all members, with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, McNamara, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen (teleconference), Kreun - 6; absent: Council Member Bakken - 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.

MATTER OF LUSTRON HOME

The staff report from the director of Urban Development relating to the Lustron Home, with recommendation to approve change order and increase project budget by $17,000.

Council Member Kreun moved to accept the recommendation and Council Member Glassheim seconded the motion.

Council Member Kreun stated that in the proposed project budget, questioned why that building would have to be sheltered (putting up temporary shelters), build houses in the wintertime, and that as long as the concrete is poured and no brickwork. Greg Hoover reported contingency was for weather if there was snow of more than 3 inches, that there are open areas of that and may have to do with different type of interior material, the building is not enclosed at this point. Council Member Gershman also questioned that as that is a prefab building but here only putting up panels, interior and exterior. Mr. Hoover stated they will convey that concern to the contractor.

Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes.

ADJOURN

It was moved by Council Member Kreun and seconded by Council Member Brooks that we adjourn. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

Respectfully submitted,

John M. Schmisek
City Auditor

Approved:
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Michael R. Brown, Mayor