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May 1, 2000
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
May 1, 2000

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in its regular session in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, May 1, 2000 at the hour of 7:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Owens presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; absent: Council Member Polovitz - 1.

Mayor Owens announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the matter.

FLOOD REPORT

Charles Grotte, asst. city engineer, reported that the monthly update dated May 1 had been placed on the council members’ desks and highlighted a few of the items: that under the Technical Work Update the Corps of Engineers is still on schedule to have their alignment design memorandum done in June, that several projects are starting to progress - had a bid opening on the Riverside Dam and hope to award sometime this month and work should start in June or July, and also the removal of the pedestrian bridge downtown should start at approx. same timeframe; and the City and the Corps have agreed on the alignment for the English Coulee diversion and letters have been sent out to all the residents of the area. He reported that under Project Financing under Federal Appropriations Process, the Mayor and several staff members did travel to Washington, D.C. to lobby for funds for both the flood protection project and to get additional funds under the aid program, that they’ve been quite successful to date, getting almost $7-8 million out of that program so far. He stated that on the State appropriations Process, there is a slight glitch with the security of the Corporate Center portion and haven’t completely worked that out. He reported on the Greenway portion of the update they hope to have a discussion on the Greenway Governance at the next Flood Protection Committee on May 10 and that it was Earth Day last week on April 27 and the Mayor and several others were at Wal-Mart for a ceremony commemorating that. He mentioned Riverkeepers which is a group that is sponsoring a canoe relay type event from the Wahpeton/Breckenridge area to Selkirk, Manitoba this summer and will last approx. a month, promoting the river.

Council Member Lunak stated he received the draft on the Greenway 2000 to 2005 budget and asked where the private funds of about $1 million would come from, and if they have contacted anyone. Mr. Grotte stated Wal-Mart, Rotary Club, Red River Alliance or organization that develops out of the governance process would be looking for grants from private companies, foundations, etc.; and that they have been working with Wal-Mart, that Rotary has over $100,000 that they’ve offered to the cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, but have to have something to promote for them to contribute to, and this type of effort has been successful in other communities in the past, and consultant doesn’t think $1 million should be a problem based on his experience with other areas. He also stated that they haven’t assumed that they will get private money to fund something that has to happen. Information.

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE AND CERTIFICATE OF
ACHIEVEMENT TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Mayor Owens announced that the presentation of a plaque to the City of Grand Forks for the 14th year of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998; that this is a certificate of achievement for excellence in government accounting and financial reporting under the directorship of John Schmisek as finance officer and Saroj Jerath and thanked them for their work for the City of Grand Forks.

APPROVE MINUTES

Typewritten copies of the minutes of the regular meeting of the city council held on Monday, April 3, 2000, were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Hafner that these minutes be approved as read. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTER OF SUB-
STANDARD BUILDING AT 1324 11TH AVENUE SOUTH

The city auditor reported that notice of a public hearing to be held this evening on the matter of substandard building (house) located at 1324 11th Avenue North, had been continued from the April 17, 2000 council meeting until this evening.

Mayor Owens called for the public hearing on the matter of the substandard building at 1324 11th Avenue North. There were no comments.

Mayor Owens stated that at the request of the city attorney she would need a motion and second to continue this for two weeks. It was moved by Council Member Lunak and seconded by Council Member Babinchak to continue this matter for two weeks. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that the consent agenda items be referred to the proper committee as noted for consideration. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

Finance Committee:
1) matter of funding request for Senior Citizens transportation.

REPORT OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS

A communication from the secretary of the Board of Zoning Adjustments was presented and read, stating that the Board had held a public hearing in City Hall on Thursday, April 13, 2000, that notice had been published as required and that the following appeals were heard: 1) ND Concrete Products, 1925 North 42nd Street, request for variance to the landscaping and paving requirements in order to develop the site, variance approved allowing to waive the bufferyard requirements pending further development of the site and delay the paving requirements of the driving lane sections of the property, but require the customer and employee parking lots and driveway sections serving those parking lots to be paved and completed with curb and gutter in order for the property to be further developed, that the variance pertains as long as the current intended use remains in place; 2) A.J. Helgerson, 506 24th Avenue South, request for variance to the accessory building requirement in order to build an addition onto the house, variance approved allowing 7 ft. between the existing detached garage and proposed addition and to allow the existing detached garage to maintain the existing 3 ft. of side yard setback between the garage and side lot line in order to construct a rear addition on the house, and that any required building code requirement would be required to be complied with that this variance creates; 3) Jim and Jill Bisson, 3117 Walnut Street, request for variance to the accessory building and sideyard setback requirement in order to build an attached garage addition, variance approved to allow 3 ft. of side yard setback in order to construct an attached garage addition; 4) Dale and Charlene Bergman, 1810 12th Avenue North, request for variance to the impervious surface area requirement in order to build a rear addition onto the house, variance approved allowing 60% impervious lot coverage in order to construct an addition on the rear of the house; and 5) Rodger Rieger on behalf of the University Lutheran Church, 2122 University Avenue, request for variance to the landscaping requirements in order to add a parking lot addition, request held until the next meeting.

It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 00-07, dated May 1, 2000, and totaling $1,510,601.26, all having been audited by the city auditor for payment in accordance with regulations, was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Bakken that these bills be allowed and that the city auditor be authorized to issue warrants in payment of the same. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

REFER ITEMS BACK TO COMMITTEE

Mayor Owens asked if there were any reports that should be referred back to committee.

Council Member Glassheim asked that the item under Flood Protection Committee re. matter of mitigation of Riverside Pool (Greenway budget, draft information) be referred back to committee for further consideration. Council Member Carpenter agreed, and the matter was referred back to committee.

ACCEPT BID FOR GRAVEL FOR POLICE IMPOUND
SITE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of consideration of gravel bids for police impound site, and recommended to award the graveling contract for the police impound site to the low bidder, Kilichowski Trucking and Construction in the amount of $16,396.00.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.


APPROVE TEMPORARY POSITION FOR MOSQUITO
CONTROL SUPERVISOR IN HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the request for approval of 18-month contract for mosquito control supervisor position, and recommended approval of the terms and documentation of the 18-month contract for mosquito control supervisor.

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of request for approval of 18-month employment contract for mosquito control supervisor position, and recommended approval.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Brooks that these recommendations be and are hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE FLOOD RECOVERY BUDGET FOR INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENT FOR 2000 AND BUDGET AMENDMENT

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of flood recovery budget for Inspections Department for 2000 and budget amendment, and recommended approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $212,600,00 from fees to fund the additional Inspections Department expenditures.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

REFER MATTER OF REQUEST FROM GRAND FORKS
SERTOMA CLUB FOR FUNDS FOR JULY 4 CELEBRATION

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of the request from Grand Forks Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration for contribution, and recommended to deny the request for a $10,000 contribution.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

Paul Waind, 3382 Primrose, and Tom Hagness, 1423 11th Avenue South, representing the Sertoma Club, reported that they have a request in for $10,000 to help their event on July 4 and that the Sertoma Club is a service club and for their fund raiser their proceeds will go Altru’s Cancer Center, that as a club they’ve also developed Sertoma Park, underwrite better speech and hearing and given thousands of dollars to the Rehab Hospital, that they sponsor a Freedom Week for every 5th grader in the school system of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Air Force Base; that they sponsor a track meet, wrestling meet and also sponsor a service to mankind award where they recognize somebody in the community. He stated they are here tonight is not to ask for monies to help their service club, not here to ask for monies to help the fund raiser which is the duck derby, but are asking for $10,000 for their club to help put on the entertainment and the fireworks show on July 4, that this will be their 8th year, that they have incorporated this into a full day’s event and asking for help to underwrite that.

Mr. Hagness stated that they’ve had many requests to continue with this event, that this is an event that brings people to the community. He stated that last year they raised $41,000+ and each year it’s more difficult to get volunteer help, that they need to continue with this event and keep people in Grand Forks.

After some discussion Council Members Hamerlik and Brooks asked that this matter go back to committee for further consideration.

ACCEPT RE-NEGOTIATION OF BID FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER TV BROADCASTS

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of bids for council cable t.v. broadcasts and recommended to reject the negotiated price and rebid the project with specific language.

It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Brooks that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

Mr. Swanson, city attorney, reported that this is under the amount that would be required to bid, however, in prior action the council in considering whether or not to broadcast council meetings, requested that the matter be bid. He stated their office gave the opinion that insofar there was only one bid that it could be negotiated with that bidder, and his office also ruled that the bid specs. were ambiguous and that the bidder could not be held to follow the bid they submitted to do the work that was anticipated by the City.

Council Member Babinchak explained that the original bid was $1,100.00 and ambiguous language led to the company, the only bidder saying that they couldn’t do it for that price and was asked to put in another price which went up to $3,000.00 and with that large of an increase the original estimate for the project was $2,200.00 so that was still $900.00 more than what the first estimate, and felt if rebid, could get a better price.

Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion was defeated.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter that we accept the re-negotiated price of $3,100.00 with Ron’s Electric. Council Member Hamerlik seconded the motion. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 12; voting “nay”: Council Member Babinchak - 1. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT

A request for budget amendment by the Inspections Division in the amount of $212,600.00 to increase revenue line items due to more accurate projects by Inspections Department, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this budget amendment be approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

APPROVE REQUEST FROM PARK DISTRICT TO HOLD
11TH ANNUAL MOTHERS’ DAY WALK/RUN ON MAY 13
Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of request from Park District to hold their 11th Annual Mother’s Day Walk/Run on Saturday, May 13, 2000, and recommended approval.

It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

APPROVE TEMPORARY RESTAURANT LICENSE FOR RED
PEPPER AT 1123 UNIVERSITY AVENUE

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of temporary restaurant license for Red Pepper at 1009 University Avenue, and recommended to grant a temporary permit for the Red Pepper to relocate to 1123 University Avenue for a two-month period of time starting June 19 through August 19, to close at 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 a.m. on weekends subject to the neighborhood’s acceptance and subject to clearances from the Fire and Health Departments and subject to review.

It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

Marijo Deitz Whitcomb stated that she and her husband own the property at 1112 University, that people try to promote Grand Forks as a University town, and has heard suggestion that they need to have a corridor between the University and downtown; that she has made an appointment to visit with Dennis Potter to see if there’s any possibility that they could reconstruct the renaissance zone to enhance the University drive from downtown all the way to Washington, including 2nd Avenue North. She stated that the Red Pepper was going to be temporarily located at 1123 and that property has been vacant for well over a year and on the market, and that if the renaissance zone would encompass this area, that property would benefit and would also be good for the Red Pepper at 1009 University. She stated, however, that isn’t her concern this evening - that she’s concerned with hours for the temporary relocation of the Red Pepper and how this is going to be handled; and her concerns are that people in the appropriate departments do watch over this property during the reconstruction time. Council Member Bakken stated they considered this at committee level, that this is 30 to 60 day temporary permit, and there will be a review every two weeks in committee.

Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 13 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS

A request for budget amendment by the Fire Department in the amount of $3,850.00 to purchase hazardous material equipment, was presented and read.

A request for budget amendment by the Fire Department in the amount of $4,800.00 to reflect reimbursement for Regional Fire School held March 18-19, 2000, was presented and read.

A request for budget amendment by the Health Department in the amount of $1,058.00 to reflect new CSCC revenue for public health programs, was presented and read.

A request for budget amendment by the Community Initiative Program (HL15), Project 2034.1 (Health Department) in the amount of $1,600.00 to reflect contributions from BC/BS and Aventis to Immunization Coalition for conference support, was presented and read.
It was moved by Council Member Bouley and seconded by Council Member Martinson that these budget amendments be and are hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

REFER MATTER OF PROPOSED CHANGE TO ORDINANCE
RE. TRESPASSING UPON BERMS AND BOULEVARDS PRO-
HIBITED BACK TO COMMITTEE

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of review of city code Section 17-0204 re. trespassing upon berms and boulevards prohibited, and recommended to approve with some changes deletion to the reference of riding animals.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

Mr. Swanson stated that his office became aware of this concern last week, that they’ve done some preliminary research and his office shares some concerns with the wording of the ordinance, and would recommend that the committee might want to consider taking it back and holding it on the agenda until such time as his office can give a further report, and would like to do an analysis of other ordinances from other communities of similar nature.

Council Members Hafner and Klave asked that this matter be referred back to committee for further consideration.

DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY IN STREET DEPARTMENT
AS SURPLUS AND OFFER FOR SALE

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of Street Department surplus property, and recommended to declare the property as surplus and offer for sale. Listing includes concrete saw, Chev. 2 tandem trucks with no boxes, roller compactor, tar hopper and FWD.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT BIDS FOR GARAGE DOORS AT PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITY

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of bids for garage doors at the Public Works Facility, and recommended to accept the low bid of Overhead door company of Grand Forks in the amount of $10,788.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

ACCEPT RAW WATER INTAKE FACILITY PLAN REPORT,
PROJECT NO. 4769

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of Raw Water Intake Facility Plan Report, City Project No. 4769, and recommended to accept the Facility Plan Report and authorize Advanced Engineering to submit it to the North Dakota Department of Health for review.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT FOR AWARD
OF PROJECT NO. 5042, 7MG MODIFICATIONS

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of award of 7mg modifications, Project No. 5042, and recommended to enter into formal agreement with ICS, Inc. (Instrument Control Systems, Inc.) in an amount of $14,300.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR PROJECT NO. 4822,
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY RENOVATION

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of Public works Facility Renovation, City Project No. 4822, mechanical construction, Change Order #G-7, C.L. Linfoot Co., and recommended to approve the change order in the amount of $651.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 5166, GRAND FORKS/
GRAND FORKS TRAILL WATER USERS INTERCONNECT
STUDY

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of engineering agreement for Grand Forks/Grand Forks Traill Water Users Interconnect Study, City Project No. 5166, and recommended to approve entering into an engineering services agreement with Advanced Engineering at a cost of up to $8,000 for a distribution system interconnect with Grand Forks Traill Water Users.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR BALING FACILITY STRUCTURE, PROJECT NO. 5086
Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change orders for Baling Facility Structure, City Project No. 5086, General construction change order #4, Construction Engineers, and recommended to approve the change order in the amount of $76,407.00 with construction Engineers, Inc.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change orders for Baling Facility Structure, City Project No. 5086, Electrical construction change order #1, Samson Electric, and
recommended to approve the change order in the amount of $7,342.00 with Samson Electric.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that these recommendations be and are hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motions carried.

APPROVE REVISED JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of revised joint funding agreement between USGF (U.S. Geological Survey) and City of Grand Forks, and recommended to approve the revised joint funding agreement.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO 3-WAY AGREEMENT FOR
PROJECTS NOS. 5029 AND 5169 IN PERKINS 5TH ADDITION

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of 3-way agreement for Projects Nos. 5029 and 5169, sanitary sewer and watermain in Perkins 5th Addition, and recommended to authorize entering into the agreement with the developer and engineering firm. (Hampton Corp.)

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 4757.1, DOWNTOWN CURB
AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of Amendment No. 2 (Detailed Record Drawings), Advanced Engineering, Project No. 4757.1, Downtown Curb and Gutter Replacement, and recommended to approve Amendment No. 2 in an amount of $3,800.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5126, DISTRICT NO. 580

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment district for Paving Project No. 5126, District No. 580, paving in Kannowski Addition, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7954 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5126, DISTRICT NO. 580

The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Paving Project No. 5126, District No. 580: Document No. 7955 - Report.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

ADOPT RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5126, DISTRICT NO. 580

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 7956 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5003, DISTRICT NO. 566

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment district for Paving Project No. 5003, District No. 566, paving 36th Avenue south from Columbia Road to 30th Street, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7957 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be
and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5003, DISTRICT NO. 566

The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Paving Project No. 5003, District No. 566: Document No. 7958 - Report.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

ADOPT RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5003, DISTRICT NO. 566

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 7959 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PAVING PROJECT NO. 5005, DISTRICT NO. 567

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of creating special assessment district for Paving Project No. 5005, District No. 567, paving Balsam Circle and 36th Avenue South from 36th Street to Balsam, and recommended that we adopt a resolution creating the assessment district, approving the engineer’s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and further that we pass a resolution instructing the city engineer to prepare plans and specifications, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No. 7960 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried and the resolution adopted.

ACCEPT ENGINEER’S REPORT, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5005, DISTRICT NO. 567

The city auditor presented and read the engineer’s report on Paving Project No. 5005, District No. 567: Document No. 7961 - Report.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this report be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

ADOPT RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY, PAVING PROJECT
NO. 5005, DISTRICT NO. 567

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No. 7962 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAVING
AND STORM SEWER IN ALLEY BETWEEN SOUTH 3RD
AND 4TH STREETS NORTH OF KITTSON AVENUE

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of plans and specifications for paving and storm sewer in the alley between South 3rd and 4th Streets north of Kittson Avenue, and recommended to approve the plans and specifications and authorize call for bids, subject to review by the engineering department.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF TOTAL
COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO.
5048, DISTRICT NO. 563

The city auditor presented and read the tabulation of bids which had been received and opened by the North Dakota State Department of Transportation, paving 42nd Street, Phase I, from University Avenue to 29th avenue South, l7th Avenue South from 35th to 42nd Street and 11th Avenue South from 40th to 42nd Street, indicating that Strata Corporation was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $3,877,776.15: Document No. 7963 - Bid Tabulation.

The city engineer’s estimate of total cost on Paving Project No. 5048, District No. 563, in the amount of
$ , was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of construction bids for Project No. 5048 District No. 563, paving 42nd Street, Phase I, from University Avenue to 29th Avenue south. 17th Avenue South from 35th to 42nd Street and 11th Avenue south from 40th to 42nd Street, and recommended to award contract to Strata Corporation in the amount of $3,877,776.15 contingent on North Dakota Department of Transportation finishing review of the bids.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 7964 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution awarding the contract for Paving Project No. 5048, District No. 563, to Strata Corporation (contingent on NDDOT finishing review of the bids), be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded, contingent upon conditions.

ACCEPT BID FOR PROJECT NO. 5059, OVERLAY SENIOR
CENTER PARKING LOT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of construction bids for Project No. 5059, Overlay Senior Center Parking Lot, and recommended to accept the low bid of Nodak Contracting in the amount of $15,229.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATE OF
TOTAL COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, WATERMAIN
PROJECT NO. 5158, DISTRICT NO. 272

The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and open on Monday, April 24, 2000 for Watermain Project No. 5158, District No. 272, watermain on 55th Avenue South from Washington Street to South 11th Street, indicating that United Crane and Excavation was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $25,275.94: Document No. 7965 - Bid Tabulation.
The city engineer’s estimate of total cost on Watermain Project No. 5158, District No. 272, in the amount of $32,100.00, was presented and read.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the construction bids for Project No. 5158, District No. 272, watermain on 55th Avenue South from Washington Street to South 11th Street, and recommended to accept the low bid of United Crane and Excavation in the amount of $25,275.94.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

Council Member Klave introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 7966 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this resolution awarding the contract for Watermain Project No. 5158, District No. 272, to United Crane and Excavation, be and is hereby adopted. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJS. 4981 AND 4982,
REHABILITATE SANITARY PUMPS STATIONS NOS. 14
AND 15

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order or Projects Nos. 4981 and 4982, Rehabilitate Sanitary Pump Station No. 14 and No. 15, Change Order No. 2, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 2 for Moorhead Construction in the amount of $1,770.34.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4864,
STORM SEWER RESTORATION AREA 3

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4864, Storm Sewer Restoration Area 3, Change Order No. 2, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 2 for Molstad Excavating in the amount of $18,354.45.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4865,
SANITARY SEWER RESTORATION AREA 4

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4865, Sanitary Sewer Restoration Area 4, Change Order No. 5, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 5 for Molstad Excavating in the amount of $903.00, deductive.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4866,
STORM SEWER RESTORATION AREA 4

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4866, Storm Sewer Restoration area 4, Change Order No. 5, and recommended to approve a deductive change order No. 5 for Molstad Excavating in the amount of $18,000.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4861,
SANITARY SEWER RESTORATION AREA 1

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4861, Sanitary Sewer Restoration Area 1, Change Order No. 5, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 5 for Molstad Excavating in the amount of $1,000.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 4719,
SANITARY SEWER RESTORATION AREA 2

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4719, Sanitary Sewer Restoration Area 2, Change Order No. 10, and recommended to approve deductive change order No. 10 for Lametti & Sons, Inc. for the amount of $9,983.85.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT NO. 5105,
ASPHALT STREET REPAIR

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 5105, 2000 Asphalt Street Repair, Change Order No. 2 (for bikepath on north side of 17th Avenue South from existing concrete bikepath at South 29th Street to South 34th Street), and recommended to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $20,700.00.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS FOR PROJECT NO. 4225.2,
PAVING ON SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4225.2, paving South Washington Street from 32nd to 40th Avenues South, Change Order No. 4, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 4 for (decrease) for a type A road termination n the amount of $925.00 and addition in the amount of $2,200 for temporary lighting, participating costs and net costs to the City is negligible cost.

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4225.2, paving South Washington Street from 32nd to 40th Avenues South, Change Order No. 5, Strata Corporation, contractor, and recommended to approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $2,500 and non-participating cost.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Lucke that these recommendations be and are hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motions carried.

AWARD BIDS FOR RELOCATION OF HOUSES

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of houses to be relocated, bid results, and recommended to award 1816 and 1822 North 4th Street to Kent Gilbertson in the amount of $1,100 each and to award 121 Park Avenue to Kent Gilbertson in the amount of $510, contingent on the previous owner’s response to the right of first refusal. Also moved to reject the bid at 105 Park Avenue from Reggie Olson because of difficulties we experienced with the last homes he moved.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE BIDS FOR HISTORIC REHAB

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of bids for historic rehabs. (lead paint abatement at 310/312 5th Avenue North) and recommended to approve an award to the low bidder, BLN Environmental in the amount of $10,123 plus a $750/waste drum cost.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

REFER MATTER OF LEVEE ACQUISITION BACK TO
COMMITTEE

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of levee acquisition and recommended to approve the following policy regarding owner-occupied homes that have been closed on; if the owner is there 14 days or less after the closing date there will be no cost; if the owner is there 15 days or longer, they will be assessed the full month’s rent based on same schedule used for Phase IV until the time Engineering says they need the property, contingent upon approval by the City Attorney’s Office regarding the relocation benefits.

It was moved by Council Member Beyer and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

Mr. Swanson, City Attorney, reported that neither he nor his assistant, Mr. Warcup, were at the Urban Development Committee meeting and in reviewing the minutes were concerned that the wrong suggestion was given to the committee; it is not their intention to enter into long term leases, that they anticipate that what leases might be utilized would be less than 60 days, and in reading the committee minutes it seems to indicate that they would have to give a 60 day notice to vacate, and believes the intent of their office was attempting to accommodate those individuals that were in the process of closing on their properties if their new location was not quite ready for occupancy. He stated he didn’t think it was prudent for the City to get back into renting additional units on any type of long term basis, and that he is open to any suggestions or comments or questions, but concerned with the manner in which the minutes have been approved and how the motion came forward to the floor.

Council Member Glassheim suggested they take this back to committee.

Council Member Beyer explained the rationale for the motion was that if someone has closed on their home and their new location won’t be ready for a week, they can stay free of charge, but if get to day 15 and new location not ready we were willing to give them 14 days free to work out their differences but if start to get into 15+ days before their new location is ready, that they should have to pay rent like anyone else, but don’t want them there longer than the 60 days. Mr. Swanson stated his concern is that the minutes specifically say “ but also want to give 60 days notice to vacate..”, and his concern is that implicitly means that the rental period is at least 60 days if have to give 60 day notice, that isn’t in the motion. He stated his office would be comfortable with a 60-day time limit and anybody that has extenuating circumstances beyond that could come to committee and present that matter and authorize the committee to act upon it., but their contemplation was the 60-day time frame. He stated that the motion does not include any requirement for a 60-day notice, but is bringing it up so there is no confusion that his office does not intend to require or include in any short term rental agreements a 60-day notice.

Council Member Beyer moved an amendment to the motion that no rental agreements would extend beyond 60-days. Council Member Babinchak seconded the motion.
Council Member Lucke asked if entering into a month to month lease would solve his concerns. Mr. Swanson stated they would be comfortable with that approach.
After further discussion Council Members Glassheim and Beyer asked that this matter to back to committee for further consideration.

AUTHORIZE REVIEW OF EFFICIENCIES OF BUS ROUTES
AND POTENTIAL SERVICE TO COMPLIMENT UND
TRANSPORTATION

The Bus Committee reported having considered the motion to approve to continue negotiations with Parsons, and take the recommendations of the MPO subject to legal review, consultant to review efficiencies of city bus routes and potential service to compliment UND transportation.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

CONSIDER MATTER OF PROVIDING SERVICE ON
ROUTE DEVIATION TO 4000 SQUARE AREA

The Bus Committee reported having considered the matter of motion not to change route 8/9 but provide service on route deviation, bases, to the 4000 Square area.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

APPROVE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUS
TRANSFER FACILITY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY CITY
ATTORNEY AND FUNDING

The Bus Committee reported having considered the matter of contract with Johnson Laffen for construction at the bus transfer facility contingent upon approval by city attorney and funding.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

TEMPORARILY APPROVE DIAL A RIDE APPLICATION
TO SUPPLEMENT CURRENT JOINT PARATRANSIT
AGREEMENT

The Bus Committee reported having considered the matter to temporarily approve the Dial-A-Ride application and sent to the appropriate agencies for approval and supplement the current joint paratransit agreement.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Bakken that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE ENTERING INTO ADVERTISING AND
EVENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE AURORA

The Events Center Core Committee reported having considered the matter of advertising and event
contracts, and recommended that we allow Compass Facility Management to enter into advertising and event agreements for the Aurora on behalf of the City as per the guidelines regarding rates, etc. that we have already set up.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE ENDING FLOOD RESPONSE COMMITTEE
IN JUNE, 2000

The Flood Response Committee reported having considered the matter of continuation of the committee, and recommended that we end the committee on the fourth Tuesday of June, 2000.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATING WITH CPS FOR CONTRACT
FOR GREENWAY CLEAN-UP

The Flood Response Committee reported having considered the matter of consultant selection for Greenway clean-up, and recommended approving negotiating with CPS for a contract for project, and bring back to public service for approval.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 13 votes affirmative.

APPROVE AMENDMENT TO HPC CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON HAZARDOUS WASTE
INVESTIGATION AT FOUR SITE, PROJECT NO. 4956

The Flood Response Committee reported having considered the matter of amendment to HPC contract for professional services on the hazardous waste investigation at four sites, Project No. 4956, and recommended to approve the amendment for an increased cost of $14,823.00.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

APPROVE AMENDMENT TO IN-KIND CONTRACT FOR
PROPERTY SURVEY WORK ALONG ENGLISH COULEE,
PROJECT NO. 4821 AND ALONG LEVEE, PROJECT NO. 4820

The Flood Response Committee reported having considered the matter of amendment to In-Kind contract with Greater Forks Engineering Group for property survey work along the English Coulee, Project No. 4821 and along the levees, Project No. 4820, and recommended approval of the amendments to the existing contracts in the amounts of $82,782.79 for Project No. 4821 and $56,783.81 for Project No. 4820.
It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member Hafner that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Owens reported that the Greater Grand Forks Immunization Coalition founded by the Public Health Department was selected by the National Coalition as one of five model programs in the country, and their work is included in the publication Model Programs Initiative Guide Immunization Coalition Striving for Excellence, and Kathy Dunn of the Grand Forks Public Health Department coordinated the activities of the Greater Grand Forks Immunization Coalition.

APPROVE ESTIMATES, VARIOUS PROJECTS

The city auditor presented and read the following estimate summaries for various projects: Regular Estimate Summary, $5,558,718.32; Flood Estimate Summary, $417,985.90; CDBG Estimate Summary, $1,717,601.48; totaling $7,694,305.70.

It was moved by Council Member Bakken and seconded by Council Member Bouley that these estimates be and are hereby approved and that the city auditor be and is hereby authorized to issue warrants in payment of the same. Upon roll call the following voted “aye”: Council Members Brooks, Lucke, Hamerlik, Bouley, Glassheim, Carpenter, Lunak, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Bakken, Hafner, Martinson - 13; voting “nay”: none. Mayor Owens declared the motion carried.

REFER VARIOUS ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

Various items were presented to council for referral to committee and/or departments for consideration.

1) Council Member Hamerlik presented the matter of review of City Code with city attorney and legal interpretation re. leaves of absences, with and without pay, and authority to grant such; the matter was referred to the finance committee.
2) Council Member Hafner presented the matter of removing crosswalk at 1204 Chestnut Street, which was referred to the public safety committee.
3) Council Member Hafner presented the matter of request to purchase the home of William Haug, which was referred to the flood protection committee.
4) Council Member Beyer presented the matter of public parking in City Hall parking lot (leaving lot open for contractors and people doing business in City Hall).
5) Council Member Beyer presented the matter of updating information on City web-page regarding progress that has been made in the city, which was referred to the Information Office for update.

ADJOURN

It was moved by Council Member Lunak and seconded by Council Member Martinson that we do now adjourn until Monday, May 15, 2000, at 7:30 o’clock p.m. Carried 13 votes affirmative.



Respectfully submitted,



John M. Schmisek
City Auditor

Approved:
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Patricia A. Owens, Mayor