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MINUTES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, March 28, 1994 - 3:45 p.m.

Members present: Crawford, Geller.

1. Petition requesting removal of parking on 1600 block of Rider
Road between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Wayne Garr presented request for removal of parking on the west side of the block during school hours, that they have prob- lem with students parking in front of driveways, littering, etc. It was noted that parking is already restricted on the east side of the street. Mr. Geller questioned rights of students to park on street, making public street restricted so they can't access. Council Member Johnson stated that School putting down lot of concrete for parking lots, but closer for students to park on the street and as they have strict rule re. tardy hours which is enforced, it's closer for kids running late; and he would support this change. After further discussion it was moved by Crawford and Geller that the request be approved. Motion carried.

2. Consideration of bids for mosquito control larviciding
chemicals.
Richard Klockman, health dept. sanitarian, reviewed bids and recommended purchasing from one company, even though another company was low on one item by $20. Moved by Crawford and Geller that we accept the bid of Cornbelt Chemicals as follows: 5,000 lbs. Abate 1% SG, $6,500; 2,000 lbs. Bactimos granules, $2,940; 25 kg. Bactimos Wettable powder, $350; 10 cases Bactimos briquets, $570; 2,000 lbs. bactimos pellets, $4,760, if needed; and 500 lbs. Abate 5% pellets, $2,202.20, if needed. Motion carried.

3. Consideration of bids for mowing grass.
Mac Larson, sanitarian, reported only one bid received, and that was from contractor who had the bid last year. Moved by Geller and Crawford that we accept the bid of M & M Enterprises, 1617 8th Avenue North based on a unit price bid of $0.00130 per sq.ft. Motion carried.

4. Matter of ordinance change for hazardous materials response out of city limits.
Bruce Roed of fire department reviewed proposed ordinance with the committee, that the hazardous materials response team trying to find out if have ability to go out (now only in life-threatening situations); that they are trying to work agreement with other responding agencies in the county; that biggest problem getting funding for equipment; they have ability to train people, to assist local agencies; trying to avoid duplication of equipment, etc. and looking at setting up on county-wide basis rather than city. Asst. Chief Phelps stated this could be done on cost-sharing basis of equipment, etc., lot of duplication throughout county which they could eliminate. The committee raised the question re. response to East Grand Forks, and it was noted that the City has a mutual aid agreement with the City of

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East Grand Forks which would allow response. It was reported that in the event of more than one situation occurring, in-city would take precedence. Becky Dohrmann of the city attorney's office, stated that they wouldn't need mutual aid agreement to assist if within Grand Forks county.

After further discussion it was moved by Geller and Crawford to approve the proposed ordinance, and to introduce for first reading. Motion carried.

5. Matter of budget amendment (police department).
Chief Paschke reviewed request to amend budget for tower rental in the amount of $4,800, which was mistakenly budgeted under the PSAP budget. Moved by Crawford and Geller that the amendment request be approved and the ordinance introduced for first reading. Motion carried.

6. Applications for gaming permits:
a) Grand Forks Public Schools Head Start Program
b) American Society of Civil Engrs., Student Chapter, UND
c) Nordland Rosemaling Assn.
d) GF Central Girls' Soccer
e) Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
f) Delta Gamma Sorority
g) Development Homes, Inc. (site authorization)
h) Greater Grand Forks Soccer Club
i) Grand Forks Bambino Baseball League
All applications, with the exception of g), had been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. g) is application at site for which liquor license is in process of being transferred. Moved by Geller and Crawford that the applications be approved. Motion carried. (committee only)

7. Temporary and overtime statement for February, 1994.
The committee reviewed statement. Moved by Geller and Crawford for approval of the statement. Motion carried. (committee only)

8. Request for loading/unloading zone on N. 5th Street ad-
jacent to Central High School.
Dick Grinde who submitted request was present. John Thompson, traffic engineer, reported request was for space in front of Central on 5th Street adj. to old gym to load/unload kids. Chief Paschke reported he has no objection to this, and suggested that sign read "passenger loading/unloading only". Moved by Crawford and Geller that we approve request, and authorize two parking spaces adjacent to the old Central gym as "passenger loading/unloading only". Motion carried.

9. Request for permit for controlled burn at Columbia Road
overpass by Master Gardeners.

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John Staley, Park District, and Ann Sande, rep. Master Gardeners, distributed copy of proposal for controlled burn at
the Columbia Road overpass east triangle on a Sunday in April. The fire department would be notified when burn is to take place.
Ken Schultz of health dept. also suggested putting up additional signs re. wildflower/native grasses area, as they do receive complaints from property owners who receive notices re. mowing of grass on their property.

Moved by Geller and Crawford to approve request, subject to signing of an indemnity and hold harmless agreement. Motion carried

10. Budget amendment requests and transfers.
a) Assessing Department - $1,000 from 1993 pooled carry-over to assessing (postage) for mailing of notices to property owners re. property tax increase. Moved by Geller and Crawford that the request be approved and the ordinance introduced for first reading. Motion carried.

b) Police Building - $1,368.50 from 1993 pooled cash carry-over for purchase of cameras to complete building security project. Moved by Geller and Crawford that the request be approved and the ordinance introduced for first reading. Motion carried.

11. Matter of intersection of Washington St. and DeMers Ave.
Chief Paschke presented matter of concern re. turning lane on Washington Street for vehicles turning left onto DeMers, and because this is short block, and if lot of traffic, run into problem with southbound traffic wanting to make left turn into Hardee's or Leevers. Mr. Thompson stated this has become more of a problem since construction of median on DeMers Ave. which eliminated left turn onto 12th Street from DeMers; and any action suggested (no left turns, making 7th one-way, etc.) would affect Leevers and Hardee's. Chief Paschke also stated he would like to have presented to the State Hwy. Dept. After further discussion the committee asked Mr. Thompson to address and report back.

12. Request for handicapped parking space at 512 N. 7th St.
Mr. Thompson presented request from Herman Williamson for signed handicapped parking space at 512 North 7th Street. Crawford and Geller moved to approve the request. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk
Dated: 4/05/94.