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MINUTES/URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 9, 1993 - 12:00 noon.

Members present: Lien, B.Hanson.

1. Public hearing for Growth Fund project:
a) Wood Products, Inc.
Reps. of Wood Products, Inc. were present. and stated they are requesting funding in the amount of $9,800.

Chairman Lien called for the public hearing on the application for funding through Growth Fund. There were no comments.

Moved by Hanson and Lien to approve funding in the amount of $9,800. Motion carried.

2. Public hearing for the promotion applications for Community
Needs funds.
Chairman Lien called for the public hearing.

John O'Leary reported they have received two applications today from Park District and from Potato Bowl USA project; that there are requests from applicants in the amount of $132,000, and that the council has obligated $70,000 for this category (promotion).

App. #1 - Mayor's Committee on Historic Preservation - $3,000
There was no one present to make comments.

App. #2 - OUD-Riverbank Maintenance - $25,000
Curt Siewert reviewed program, which is on-going.

App. #3 - Winship PTO - $2,000
Member Hanson reported these funds for school crossing guard program, funded 50% by City and 50% by School District, this is only crossing-guard location in the city (5th Ave.N. and N. Wash.).

App. #5 - North Valley Arts Council - $20,000
Kay Kjelland, exec. dir., presented packet to committee members, and reviewed program of arts and cultural activities in the community; that Council acts as liaison to the business community; and fosters awareness and appreciation for economic impact of arts and cultural activities on the city.

App. #8 - Chamber of Commerce - $4,000
(Greater Grand Forks Video)
Bob Gustafson, Chamber president, stated funds would be used to produce video to promote Grand Forks; that others contributing to the est. cost of $20,000 for the video include Convention & Visitors Bureau, University of North Dakota, Medical Park, City of East Grand Forks, County of Grand Forks, Economic Development Foundation, etc.; that the Chamber is committing $3,000; and that they will try to produce locally.



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Ap. #9 - Chamber of Commerce - $20,000
(Community Visioning)
Mr. Gustafson reviewed program - to assess, evaluate and prioritize shape and direction of a community's future.

Ap. #10 - Chamber of Commerce - $2,000
(Gold Medalist Club)
Mr. Gustafson stated goal is to recruit, promote and host sporting events in the community (State track meet, hockey tournament, UND swim meets, etc.); and are asking City to contribute 10% of the total.

Ap. #11 - Chamber of Commerce - $10,000
(Retail Promotion and Marketing)
It was noted that some of the promotions include Crazy Days, coupon promotions, holiday shopping, etc.)

Ap.# - Potato Bowl USA - $3,000
Carol Ackerman stated event promotes potato industry and UND - last year received $2,000.

Ap. #13 - GGF Area Crimestoppers - $7,500
There was no one present to speak to this matter.

Ap. #15 - GF Park District - $10,000
Robin Silverman and Patti Norman appeared - program promotes cultural awareness in Grand Forks (multi-cultural festival for children)

Ap. #16 - Red River Lions Club - $5,000
This is a first-time request - to sponsor ND Lions All-Star Hockey.

Ap. #l9 - GF Substance Abuse & Traffic Safety Council - $7,500
Diane Hudson, director, stated that council works with community to address traffic safety related problems (bike safety patrol program, etc.)

#24 Central Business District Association - $3,500
Russ Prochko presented request. Project consists of entertainment and traditional decorations to enhance "original marketplace" atmosphere of the downtown, and to attract public to the downtown area during the holiday season.

#27 Coalition '92 - $10,000
Dean Jelsing, exec. comm., presented request to solicit funds to enhance recreational resources within the city; that Coalition generated funds/pledges for development of 16-diamond softball complex in Ulland Park, and construction of gymnastics facility - and potential is there for providing recreation for youth; and enhance quality of life in Grand Forks.


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#28 Sister Cities Program - $2,500.00
Kathy Murphy Braaten presented request, stated request funded last year for $2,500; that this year there is International Conference to be held in Moscow - funds would help pay for conference fees. She reported that the medical portion of program has been very active in 1993.

Member Hanson asked several reps. how funding would affect their organization if they received less than their requested amount, whether it would mean their existence or not.

Chairman Lien closed the public hearing.

B.Hanson made preliminary recommendation to approve the following budget for promotional funds:
#l Mayor's Comm. on Historic Preservation $ l,500
#2 OUD-Riverbank Maintenance 21,000
#3 Winship PTO 2,000
#5 North Valley Arts Council 12,000
#8 Chamber of Commerce (Video) 3,000
#9 Chamber of Commerce (Comm. Visioning) 2,000
#10 Chamber of Commerce (Gold Medalist Club) 2,000
#11 Chamber of Commerce (Retail Promo/Marketing) -0-
#13 GGF Area Crimestoppers 6,000
#15 GF Park District 6,000
#16 Red River Lions Club 1,000
#19 GF Substance Abuse & Traffic Safety Council 6,000
#24 GF Central Business Dist. Assn. 2,500
#27 Coalition '92 2,000
#28 Sister Cities Assn. of GGF 2,000
# Potato Bowl USA 1,000
Total $70,000

Mr. O'Leary stated that Chamber of Commerce Retail and Promotion/Marketing is equivalent to City's membership in the Chamber. Chairman Lien recommended holding for two weeks to give Member Carpenter a chance to evaluate also.

Mr. O'Leary stated that the Riverbank Maint. item is on-going maintenance activity and suggested that it should be included in annual budget as line item; that this item is 1/3 of money allocated for promotional projects.

Held in committee for 2 weeks.

3. Public hearing re. CDBG final statement amendment.
Held for 2 weeks.

4. Matter of housing rehab. applications:
a) 1511 Cottonwood Street - $5,000.
Dennis Borowicz, Community Development, reported this is single MINUTES/URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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parent household, house in need of some repair (furnace, electrical update, and egress windows in basement), and meets requirements of the program. Moved by Hanson and Lien to approve the application in the amount of $5,000. Motion carried.

5. Matter of CHAS (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy)
review.
Held for 2 weeks.

6. Matter of FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) sign.
Curt Siewert reported they had received two bids; Thompson Sign Systems low bidder in the amount of $1,631 (does not include electrical hookup). Moved by Lien and Hanson to accept the bid of Thompson Sign Systems in the amount of $1,631.00. Motion carried.

7. Matter of funds for welcome sign on Gateway Dr. at 43rd St.
John Staley and George Bowman, reported that additional funding required for the welcome sign to be located adj. to Holiday Inn; that Greater Gateway Assn. will maintain area when finished. They reported that they had estimated $6,850 for sign (which will be illuminated and includes flagpoles) and for which funds were allocated from Beautification Funds; however, after review by Floan and Sanders they have found that the original design is inadequate because of wind factor and foundation re-designed. Mr. O'Leary advised committee that all current Beautification funds have been allocated. Mr. Staley stated they were alerting committee of additional costs of $10-15,000 before proceeding, and committee stated additional funds could come from next year's allocation. Information only.

Meeting adjourned.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 11/10/93.