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MINUTES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, April 8, 1996 - 3:45 p.m.

Members present: Hoeppner, Johnson, Sande.

1. Application by Grand Forks Fair & Exhibition Assn. for
renewal of beer license.
The application had been reviewed and approved by the police department. Moved by Johnson and Sande to approve the application and grant renewal of the license contingent upon approval by the police, fire and health departments. Motion carried.

2. Matter of payment of overtime for police officers serving
on task force for implementation of police consultant's
study.
Member Sande reported that there are no funds available, and moved to receive and file. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

3. Consideration of bids:
a) chemicals for mosquito control program.
It was reported that only one company, Cornbelt Chemical, had submitted a bid for the various chemicals. Richard Klockman reported that he had called for alternative chemicals and found that the chemical, Biomist 30-30, used for adulticiding may work as well as chemical used last year (Scourge), and is less expensive. He also reported that EPA had classified Scourge as a restricted-use pesticide (due to toxicity to fish only).

After further discussion, it was moved by Sande and Johnson to accept the 1996 bid prices for chemicals for mosquito control from Cornbelt Chemical Company. Motion carried.

b) equipment for mosquito control program.
Mr. Shields reported they didn't want to purchase vehicles because this is two-year program, that last year they rented 3 vehicles from Rydell Chevrolet for approx. $5,000; however, Rydell didn't submit bid this year, but are still interested in renting vehicles to the City. Mr. Klockman reported that Rydell Chevrolet will provide vehicles for lease for 3-4 months. Mr. Shields reported that one of the issues that will be brought up at next Wednesday's meeting is that if City wants to expand mosquito control program, there is money in the cash carry-over contingency fund to take care of purchase of vehicles in the future, and will work with other city departments to use those vehicles in the off-season. Moved by Johnson and Sande to authorize health department staff to continue negotiations with Rydell Chevrolet to lease vehicles for this program at price within 10% of last year's prices and to enter into lease agreement for the 4-month period. Motion carried.

4. Request by fire department for expenditure of balance of
monies budgeted for fire truck.

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Held in committee for 2 weeks.

5. Matter of changing "handicap" to "people with disabilities"
wherever appropriate (Code).
Larry Kennedy, Mayor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, presented information to change language used to describe children and adults with disabilities, not to use labels, but rather to focus on people first and disability last.
Howard Swanson, city attorney, reported that request Larry has brought is that anywhere in the Code where the phrase, handi- capped, appears is to substitute phrase, people with disabilities, or some variation of that. He reported that isn't a problem but have no mechanism to identify where in the Code the word, handi- capped, appears, and will have to do manual search. He reported that they would do by technical corrections ordinance, identifying sections, and changes would appear in normal course of Code supplements. He stated he would like to have this matter tabled until such time as they can provide listing and give committee opportunity to review.

Moved by Sande and Johnson to hold for 4 weeks. Motion carried.

6. Budget amendments.
a) Communicable Disease - $3,465
Mr. Shield reported this amendment reflects an increase in the budget from donation from United Hospital Auxiliary donating money to the Immunization Coalition.

b) Communicable Disease - $4,847
Mr. Shields reported this amendment is 1995 cash carryover for immunization for hepatitis B for 7th graders, that this is 3-shot series, and funding will cover costs for the third shot.

Moved by Sande and Johnson that these amendments be approved. Motion carried.

7. Applications for gaming permits:
a) Sons of Norway - raffle 12/14/96
b) Greater Grand Forks Soccer Club - raffle 05/18/96
c) Grand Forks Public School Head Start - raffle 05/05/96
d) Grand Forks Athletic Club and Boxing, Inc. - site authorization at 1826 South Washington St. (Rumors) for
year ending 6/30/97.
It was reported that all applications had been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. Moved by Johnson and Sande to approve applications for permits. Motion carried. (comm. only)

8. Request by Walsh Hall/UND and Walshstock '96 Committee for
variance to noise ordinance for event April 20, 1996.
Brad Kolling and Marc Stone, Walsh Hall, appeared before

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committee. Mr. Kolling reported that the event is an all-day festival of residence hall people living on UND for one final get-together before finals week, and also for community service purpose - admission to the event requires donation of canned goods or dry-goods items which will be donated to the Grand Forks Food Cupboard. He stated that daytime activities will run from noon to 4:00, and from 4:00 to approx. 11:00 p.m. will have live bands, and are asking for variance to the noise ordinance to midnight; however they don't foresee it lasting that long. He reported that they have been in contact with UND police and have checked with residents who live in the surrounding area. He also noted they are working under the supervision of the Housing Office who will have Housing employees there. They est. attendance at approx. 1,000 throughout the day.

Moved by Johnson and Sande to grant extension of noise ordinance to 12:00 midnight. Motion carried.

The committee suggested that they close down as close to 11:00 as they can, and cautioned that they play to their audience and not "to the town".

9. Applications by G.F. Goodribs for special/limited license to
sell alcoholic beverages at 121 N. 5th Street (DJ's).
a) April 20 - Native American Symposium
b) April 27 - First Bank
c) June 1 - wedding dance
Paul Waind, GF Goodribs, reviewed applications for the events. Mr. Swanson reported he had reviewed and applications appear in order.

Moved by Johnson and Sande to approve applications as presented. Motion carried. (comm. only)

10. Bids for auctioneering services - police auction.
Don Dietrich, Action Auction, appeared and stated that the police auction of abandoned property has been performed by Don Dietrich's Action Auction Company for the past 12 years, and through their efforts built up auction to level which it is now. He stated that as City has no specs. pertaining to auction and clerking experience, people/companies with no experience may bid the sale. He stated that it their request that with their past experience in performing the police auction, that they be awarded the bid. He stated that low bidder who is from Park River has had no experience; and there should be concern whether company with no experience could result in same monetary results.

Mr. Swanson advised that City not required to call for bid for services, and is within ability of department to make decision on contracting for auctioneering services. There was no recommendation from the police department, however, Capt. Waith

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stated that this company has handled auction the past several years. Member Sande suggested that in the future the police department make this decision.

Moved by Johnson and Sande to award the bid to Action Auction on the basis of past performance in doing police auctions, and because low bidder (to committee's knowledge) has had no auction experience. Sande seconded the motion. Motion carried. (comm. only)

11. Application for gaming permit:
a) American Assn. of Airport Executives/UND - raffle 6/06/96
It was noted that the city attorney had reviewed and approved the application contingent upon adoption of resolution recognizing the group as public-spirited. Moved by Sande and Johnson to adopt a resolution recognizing this group as public-spirited organization eligible to conduct gaming. Motion carried.

Moved by Sande and Johnson to approve the application and grant the permit. Motion carried.

12. Matter of review of Chap. IX re. decriminalization of certain
ordinances. Sande suggested that there are several items that she has been asked to look at since changes made in the Code where de-criminalized some offenses, i.e., noisy party ordinance, (police can give tickets but can't disburse party nor arrest the offenders on site, (nor minors if not driving nor in possession). Mr. Swanson reported that members of the police department have suggested that when they redid Chapter 9, that there were changes they were not familiar with or that they would like to see changed back to the prior form. The police department had some concern re. decriminalizing of indecent exposure ordinance, etc.)
Mr. Swanson stated that he can come back with listing of items that they have received comment on, but would need direction from committee/council. No action.

Meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 04/09/96