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MINUTES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, October 28, 1996 - 3:45 p.m.

Members present: Sande, Ellingson, Glassheim.

1. Application from GF Goodribs for special alcoholic beverage permit for event at DJ's, 121 N. 5th Street on November 2.
Paul Waind, GF Goodribs, stated that they are requesting permit to cater liquor for UND event (fraternity/sorority event) at DJ's, that there will be a security guard, and per agreement with Greek houses/UND, that those attending will be bused to the event and issued i.d. bracelets. Capt. MacCarthy and Asst. Chief O'Neill stated they have no problem with this application. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve request. Motion carried. (comm. only)

2. Matter of extension of probationary period for communication
technicians.
Pete Eggeman, director 911 Center, reported he spoke with Civil Service Commission and Human Resources, received letter of concurrence from the Mayor's Office, and staff is in support. He stated this would get them out of position of having to extend a probationary period and would like to see moved out to year, better for City and for staff and would put in line with fire and police employees. Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to revise the Civil Service Code to extend the probationary period to one year for communication technicians. Motion carried.

3. Matter of heavy truck traffic on 12th Avenue North.
Member Glassheim reported he had received complaints from two residents re. truck traffic on 12th Avenue, concern was heavy trucks on the street and danger to children. Hugo Magnuson, Hugo's, stated they tried to have trucks come in on 20th but not safe for trucks to back in, only way to get there is on 12th, only thing is to ask drivers to be careful. Glassheim asked if they could unload on west side of building, Mr. Magnuson stated they could study that situation but would be major cost; will talk to drivers to be more careful. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to receive and file. Motion carried.

4. Request for 40 mph speed limit on S. Washington St. between
40th and 1/4 mile south of 47th Avenue South.
John Thompson, traffic engineer, reported that this was request from Mark Walker, project engineer, concerning paving project on 47th Avenue South between Washington and Ulland Park, and his observation and recommendation was to ask the County to have the speed limit changed because of additional turning move- ments. He stated he agreed with that and recommended approval to ask County to post that 40 mph. Capt. MacCarthy stated that area outside the city limits and no ability to enforce it. It was noted that there is no turning lane onto 47th off S. Washington but seems to be plenty of room. Mr. thompson stated there is turning lane onto 47th for southbound traffic but not marked as such at this time, and if mark, traffic turning left would

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possibly be passed on the right. Cindy Beyer, 110 Rolling Hills Circles, stated this would affect people in her ward, that there will be some changes with turning lanes with the renovation of South Washington Street, and doesn't think it's necessary that far out, would like to see if any accidents to warrant change in speed limits (from 55 to 40). Mr. Thompson stated he could re- view traffic study done for the S. Wash. St. project. Fire Dept. reps. stated they haven't responded to or seen rash of accidents out there (they would respond if injuries). Committee held for 2 weeks for additional information re. accident stats, etc.

5. Request for restriction of parking on south side of 14th Ave.
S. to allow parking on one side of street only.
Mr. Thompson reported that survey had been conducted by resi- dent and majority of residents between Washington and South 11th Street were in favor of removing parking on south side of 14th. Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim for approval of the request to permit parking only on the north side of 14th Avenue South between South 11th Street and Washington Street. Motion carried. (committee only)

6. Request to remove stop sign at Baron Blvd. and S. 34th St.
It was noted that the traffic engineer's survey of 85 resi- dents was conducted, with 35 responding (8 voted for removal of the 4-way stop and 26 voted to keep intersection as is). Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson retain the four-way stop and to receive and file the request. Motion carried.

7. Matter of review of intersection control in area of city from
17th Ave.S. to 4th Ave.S. and Wash. St. to the Red River.
Chairman Sande read traffic engineer's recommendations: a) convert 2-way stop on 8th Ave.S. at S. 12th Street to a 2-way stop on S. 12th St. at 8th Ave.S.; b) change the stop signs on 15th Ave.S. and Cottonwood Street to yield signs; c) meet with neighborhood groups and MPO re. reversal of two-way stops on 8th and 13th Aves. S. at Chestnut and Walnut Streets and discuss future needs for a one-way pair for north/south traffic; and d) install a stop sign on 12th Avenue South at Walnut Street.

Capt. MacCarthy stated that impact of changes would be that there would be no stop signs between 4th and 15th Avenues on Walnut and no stop signs between 8th and 17th Aves. S. for northbound traffic. Asst. Chief O'Neill stated they would be in favor because would open up 8th Avenue S., which fire department uses quite often.

Chairman Sande stated that this recommendation ties in with 20-year traffic plan which is to make Belmont and Chestnut the one- way pair, and also bikeway plan shows Chestnut as bike lane, some real conflicts, need to get together with MPO. Mr. Thompson stated that on item c) would have to come back to committee

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before any changes made, that problem is that there's lot more traffic on 8th and 13th than on Chestnut and Walnut Sts., need to look at options.

Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to follow recommendations of the traffic engineer and to continue to discuss 13th and 8th Aves. S. at Chestnut and Walnut Streets. Motion carried.

8. Matter of yield sign at 1st Ave.N. and N. 12th Street.
It was noted that complaint from neighborhood re. excessive speed. Mr. Thompson reported he is not recommending anything at this time, but working with traffic enforcement and evaluate problem. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to receive and file. Motion carried.

9. Request for "handicapped child" sign on corner of Belmont and
Plain Hills Drive.
Kristy Magnuson, 225 Plain Hills Drive, concern for safety of her daughter who is in a wheelchair and who is outside quite a lot. There was some discussion re. type of sign and location of signs (traffic engineer to determine appropriate locations). It was moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to place handicapped or disabled child signs in the vicinity of Belmont and Plain Hills Drive and on Circle Hills. Motion carried. (committee only)

10. Matter of grant agreement with ND State Department of Health:
a) Community Partners for Healthy Farming Project.
Wally Helland, Coordinating Supervisor Health Dept., reported this is continuation of existing grant, pro-rated for 9 mo. and also included in the 1997 budget ($37,875.00), and covers Walsh, Nelson and Grand Forks Counties. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve the grant agreement. Motion carried.

11. Matter of specs. for microprocessor for hearing screening.
Mr. Helland distributed copies of specifications. Dan Gordon, Human Resources, reported they are participating in cost of this equipment, total cost est. $4600, and Human Resources contributing $1500 towards cost of purchase because equipment will also be used for testing for City employees (fire, police, PSAP, wastewater, etc.) Testing will be done by Kathy Grandall, Occupational Health Nurse. Asst. Fire Chief O'Neill stated they are also doing annual physicals and firefighters showing hearing loss, and they would like to find where problem is (they wear some hearing protection on trucks).

Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve specifications and call for bids. Motion carried. (committee only)

12. Consideration of bids for fire department:
a) three-season jackets
Asst. Chief O'Neill and Rob Corbett, fire department,

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reported they have $5,000 budgeted, received only 1 bid, Tailoredwear, Inc, Red Lake Falls, MN, and are recommending acceptance of the bid for jackets with liners, at cost of $7,125. Asst. Chief O'Neill stated they would take balance of monies from carryover funds or cut somewhere else in the budget. Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to accept the bid of Tailoredwear, Inc. for purchase of jackets w/liners in the amount of $7,125.00. Motion carried. (committee only)

Glassheim moved to suspend agenda and consider item 17.

17. Request by Happy Harry's to block alley adj. to Empire Theatre on November 16 for service vehicles for fundraiser
at Empire Theatre.
Mike McCullough, mgr. Happy Harry's, presented request for blocking off entrances to alley for service vehicles, from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Capt. MacCarthy and Asst. Chief O'Neill stated they have no problem with this request. Moved by Glass- heim and Ellingson to permit blocking of the alley adjacent to the Empire Theatre as requested. Motion carried. (comm. only)

12. Consideration of bids for fire department:
b) modification of HVAC system at northside fire station
Asst. Chief O'Neill reported that the only bid received was received late (30 minutes) and asked committee to waive minor irregularity and to open and award bid today as they would like to get project started. After some discussion committee deter- mined this would have to go to council and it was moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to waive minor irregularity and to open bid. Motion carried.

13. Budget amendments.
a) Mosquito Control - $6,700.00
Mr. Helland reported amendment is to transfer funds to cover current and anticipated expenditures for remainder of the year, if program turned down at election, wouldn't have additional expenses. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve the budget amendment. Motion carried.

b) Communicable Disease (Health Dept.) $1,391.00
Mr. Helland reported this reflects insurance claim payment and deductible for vaccine replacement (freezer went out and lost vaccine). Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve budget amendment. Motion carried.

c) Human Resources - $1500.00
Amendment reflects use of cash carryover for microprocessor for health department. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve budget amendment. Motion carried.

d) Health Department - $1,305.00

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Mr. Helland reported this amendment reflects monies from Families First grant to cover advertising expenses and to pur- chase furniture needed for renovation. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve budget amendment. Motion carried.

e) Police Department - $1,350.00
Capt. MacCarthy reported monies to be used to install safety edge on existing garage doors to meet required specs. (sensors when closing). Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to approve budget amendment. Motion carried.

14. Matter of resolutions declaring organizations as public-
spirited to conduct gaming:
a) Conflict Resolution Center
b) ND Student Education Assn. (UND)
c) Alzheimers Assn. Eastern ND Chapter
It was noted that the city attorney had reviewed applications and recommended approval contingent upon adoption of resolutions recognizing these organizations as public-spirited. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to adopt resolutions recognizing these organization as public-spirited and eligible to conduct gaming. Motion carried. (comm. only)

15. Applications for gaming permits:
a) United Hospital Auxiliary - raffle 12/15/96
b) Belmont School PTO - raffle 11/22/96
c) Lewis & Clark School PTO - bingo 11/22/96
d) Grand Forks Curling Club - raffle 3/97
e) Winship Elem. School PTO - bingo 11/21/96
f) Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce - raffle various dates
g) Wilder Elem. School - bingo/raffle 11/12/96
h) INMED (Indians into Medicine) Student Org.- raffle 2/01/97
i) Alzheimers Assn. - Eastern ND Chap. - raffle 12/07/96
All applications had been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve appli- cations for permits. Motion carried. (comm. only)

16. Temporary and overtime statement for September, 1996.
The committee reviewed statement. Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve. Motion carried. (comm. only)

18. Budget transfer requests:
a) Health Department - $1,924.00
Transfer of funds from Wages & Salary, Permanent to Wages & Salary, Temporary to cover wages for temporary employee during family/maternity leave for Debbie Hanson-Misialek. Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to approve transfer of funds. Motion carried. (Transfer of funds does not require comm./council approval).

b) Fire Department - $400.00

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Fire Department - $4,500.00
Asst. Chief O'Neill reported these transfer requests are housekeeping items - alleviate shortage and remove deficit from line items. Moved by Ellingson and Glassheim to approve transfer requests. Motion carried. (Transfer of funds does not require comm./council approval)

19. Application for gaming permit:
a) INMED (Indians Into Medicine) Student Org.-bingo 11/07/96.
Moved by Glassheim and Ellingson to approve application for permit pending review and approval by the city attorney. Motion carried. (comm. only)

INFORMATION: Mr. Ellingson reported that Friday and Saturday
of last week he spend 24-hour shift with fire department, which was very educational (eye-opening experience) accompanied per- sonnel on calls (inc. medical assist call), and would recommend this to other committee/council members. He commended both fire and police department in handling situations that general public doesn't see, etc. Asst. Chief O'Neill stated they perhaps should make more formal presentation to council that they can spend the day with the fire department, and did extend invitation to committee to attend training session with them.

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 10/30/96.