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MINUTES/URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 12, 1994 - 12:00 Noon

Members present: Lien, Carpenter, Hanson.

1. Public hearing for Growth Fund project:
a) Pine to Prairie Girl Scout Council
Application for grant in the amount of $9,000 to renovate warehouse at 2525 DeMers Avenue to lease space to Carbo Enterprises, Ltd.

Chairman Lien called for the public hearing. There were no comments and the hearing was closed.

It was moved by Hanson and seconded by Carpenter that a grant in the amount of $9,000 be approved to be used to renovate the warehouse for Carbo Enterprises Ltd., contingent upon Carbo Enterprises entering into a five-year lease with the Girl Scout Council. Motion carried.

2. Beautification projects - 1994 funding.
John O'Leary, exec. director of community development office, reviewed project applications for beautification funds with the committee, and reported there is approx. $57,000 available (1 mill):
#1) 32nd Avenue tree replacement - $ 2,000
#2) Columbia DeMers Nature Park - 2,000
#3) Independence Park - 18,500
#4) DeMers Ave. tree replacement - 6,000
#5) Contract/Landscape design - 9,000
#6) Centennial Park clock - 20,000
#7) Information Center Landscaping - 32,066
#8) Industrial Park sign - 15,000
#9) Adopt An Area program - 3,000
#10) University Avenue beautification - 160,440

It was noted that the Park District had included planting of new trees as part of #5 Landscape Design project on DeMers and Mr. O'Leary distributed copies of letter from Mr. Staley relative to changes in applications #4 and #5.

Mr. O'Leary stated that Ap. #10 is new application for University Avenue beautification, staff contacted UND and application for $160,440 is for total project, but they would take whatever Committee would give them. Ken Polovitz stated that intent is to phase in over a number of years, $160,000+ is for entire project.
There was some discussion re. #3 Independence Park, and it was noted that no additional City dollars go into that project at this time.

#7 Information Center landscaping - the Committee stated that
signage and landscaping should be paid from their building project.

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Member Carpenter asked if the $15,000 for N. 42nd St. sign for Convention & Visitors Bureau has been de-obligated, and obligated to something else; and it was stated that funds not de-obligated.

Moved by Carpenter and Hanson to de-obligate $15,000 for welcome sign at N. 42nd St. and Gateway Drive and allocate those funds to #10 University Avenue beautification project; and to allocate funds as follows:
#1 - 32nd Avenue tree replacement $ 2,000
#2 - Columbia/DeMers nature park 2,000
#3 - Independence Park -0-
#4 - DeMers Avenue tree replacement 6,000
#5 - Contract/Landscape Design (DeMers/I-29) 9,000
#6 - Centennial Park clock 20,000
#7 - Information Center landscaping -0-
#8 - Industrial Park sign 15,000
#9 - Adopt-An-Area 3,000

There was some discussion re. funding for #3, Independence Park. Georgene Emard questioned whether would comply with ADA regulations, Mr. Staley noted minimum requirements, and that he will be working with ARC, REM for input.

Chuck Orange questioned if philosophy continues, can see spilling over into next year's funding also. Mr. Hanson stated no one has problem funding project, but have lot of applications, and suggested they find other ways to fund portion of project, with no more City funds. It was noted that $25,000 was allocated for Independence Park from last year's CDBG funds, and $18,500 this year, for a total of $43,500. Mr. Staley stated that with those funds will get good part of park completed, two beds, walks and irrigation.

Mr. O'Leary stated concerns re. setting precedence if fund contract for professional landscaping services; that there will be other applicants requesting design services. Mr. Staley stated this is more than site but master design approach, for Independence Park, I-29 interchange and UND, etc. to coordinate theme throughout area. Mr. O'Leary suggested consolidating #4 and #5 for tree replacement on DeMers Avenue only.

Moved by Hanson to amend motion to consolidate items #4 and #5 for a total of $15,000 to be used for new and replacement trees. Amendment carried.

The motion, as amended, carried.

Hanson made several comments re. Independence Park, that this is
a good project and doesn't mean they won't support in future; but ask that they get some funding other than public funds; and that there is concern over carry-over of funds; not opposed to the

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project.

3. Award of bids for Burdick's Resubdivision.
Mr. O'Leary asked to hold this to a meeting prior to council - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18. Held.

4. Matter of Phase B, Youth Center.
Mr. O'Leary reported project located at family housing complex at 4th and Cherry; that this is second center they are constructing, first building cost $50,000; that they downgraded some items and thought they could do for $35,000, however, they now find they need to spend $4,000 for running utilities to building and for increased construction materials. He submitted tabulation of bids which came in at total of $46,000, which doesn't include site improvements; and that they are requesting transfer of $15,000 out of Contingencies and transfer into Youth Center, Phase B, Project. Moved by Lien and Hanson to approve transfer of funds as requested, and to award bids for construction of the project as follows: Foundation work to S.M. Kalenze Construction in the amount of $11,900.00; electrical work to William K. Sullivan Electrical Co., $1,856.17; furnace to Vilandre Fuel and Heating, Inc., $2,500.00; plumbing work to Rocky's Plumbing, Inc., $9,557.48; carpentry to Dick Wilhelmi Construction, $5,225.00; and construction materials, Lumbermart, $14,765.52; for a project total of $45,804.17. Motion carried.

5. Matter of playground equipment.
Joel Manske presented bids for playground equipment at two locations (same equipment at each) on 4th Avenue S. and on Cottonwood; that low bid $15,666 per site. Mr. O'Leary reported that the Park Board will install and do site improvements; and that they appreciate Park Board's efforts. He stated that both neighborhoods have lot of children and is a good project. Funding allocated from CDBG funds. Moved by Hanson and Carpenter to accept the low bid of Ely Churchich & Associates in the amount of $15.666 per site. Motion carried.

6. Housing Rehab. application:
a) 819 North 5th Street (Tracy and Pam Hammargren)
Dennis Borowicz reported that applicant is first-time home buyer; this is owner occupied house; and rehabbing would include installation of egress window, framing in basement bedroom and pouring new basement floor - est. cost $5,000. Moved by Carpenter and Hanson to approve the application in the amount of $5,000. Motion carried.

7. Informational items.

a) Mr. Hanson asked Community Development office to check status of property at 516 North 5th Street - proposed playground between two residential properties.

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b) Stone Container - Community Development office hasn't heard anything back from them.

c) Agsco and Acme Electric growth fund aps. - have not received.

d) EDA grant - Mr. O'Leary reported they should be hearing today or tomorrow re. EDA funding for Richard's West - probably not as much as asked for; that grant monies would cover costs in residential and industrial but wouldn't cover commercial properties along Highway 2 which will have special assessments.

e) National Weather Station - Mr. O'Leary reported that construc-
tion will start in July.

Moved by Lien and Carpenter to adjourn. Motion carried.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 4/13/94.