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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Monday, November 15, 1993

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in its adjourned session in the civic auditorium on Monday, November 15, 1993 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock .m. with Mayor Polovitz presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; absent: none.

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

APPROVE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20 AND
OCTOBER 4, 1993

Typewritten copies of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of the city council held on Monday, September 20, 1993 and of the regular meeting of the city council held on Monday, October 4, 1993, were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that these minutes be approved as read. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3341, TO AMEND SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS RE. PARK PUBLIC SITES

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 18-0907(6) of the Grand Forks City Code relating to layout of additions and subdivisions; park public sites", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 18, 1993, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

The City Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of amending the 8% park and open space ordinance, and recommended passage of the ordinance amending the text of the Land Development Code relating to layout of additions and subdivisions, Section 18-0907 (6) Public Sites.
It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Hagness that this recommendation be and is hereby approved.

After some discussion it was moved by Council Member Hagness that the introduced ordinance be amended to read that the Park Dedication Committee consist of one representative of the planning and zoning commission, one member of the Grand Forks Park District, and one member of the Grand Forks city council. The motion was seconded by Council Member Glassheim.

After further discussion the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the motion to approve the Planning and Zoning Commission report, and upon voice vote, the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on adoption of the ordinance, as amended, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores,
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Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3342, AMENDING ZONING MAP
TO REZONE AND INCLUDE WITHIN B-3 (GENERAL
BUSINESS) DISTRICTS O'S ADDITION

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota to rezone and exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District and to include within the B-3 (General Business) District, a portion of the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 36, Twp. 152 N, R51W of the 5th Principal Meridian", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 18, 1993, and upon which public hearing had been scheduled for this evening, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening, and further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

The City Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of the request from Bill Olson for final approval of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Map to rezone from A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District, and to include within the B-3 (General Business) District, O's Addition, Grand Forks, ND (Rye Township) located in the northwest corner of U.S. Highway No. 2 (Gateway Drive extended) and North 62nd Street, and recommended passage of the ordinance amending the zoning map.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and the ordinance be amended as follows: To replace the following wording, "To exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District and to include within the B-3 (General Business) District, the east 290.4 feet of the west 2646.6 feet of the north 300 feet of the south 447 feet of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 36, Twp.152N, R51W of the 5th Principal Meridian, Grand Forks, North Dakota" with "To exclude from the A-2 (Agricultural Reserve) District and to include within the B-3 (General Business) District, O's Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota". Carried 12 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, as amended, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3343, TO AMEND STREET
AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC R/W SHOWN
AS DEDICATED ON PLAT OF ULLAND PARK 1ST ADDITION

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Ulland Park 1st Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on August 16, 1993, and upon which public hearing had been continued until this evening, was presented and read for consideration.

The city auditor reported that the required legal notice had been published calling for a public hearing to be held on this matter this evening, and
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further that to date no protests or grievances had been filed with his office.

Mayor Polovitz called upon the audience to see if there was anyone present who had comments to make on this matter. There were none.

The City Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of the request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of the Grand Forks Park District of Grand Forks, ND for final approval of a plat of Ulland Park 1st Addition, lying in the N 1/2 of the N 1/2 of Section 28, Grand Forks T151N of R50W less the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 thereof (located south of 47th Avenue between South Columbia Road and South Washington Street), and recommended final approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, to enter an agreement between the Grand Forks Park District and the City of Grand Forks regarding the dedication of a 30-foot wide storm water drainage easement and the purchase of additional right of way by the City, as needed for proposed storm water drainage ditch, and passage of the ordinance amending the Street and Highway map.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Hagness that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3344, AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE (GENERAL FUND
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (General Fund and Economic Development for the purchase of Linnell Building in Industrial Park), which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 1, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading and final passage.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 1993 (E-911 SYSTEM)

A request to transfer $30,000 within the E-911 System budget from Cash Reserves to Capital Outlay - Communications/Elect. was presented to the council. It was moved by Council Member Shores and Beyer that this transfer be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Shores introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending annual appropriations bill ordinance for the calendar year 1993" (E-911 System), which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3345, REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 3311 TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP ON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
BOARD

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An ordinance entitled "An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 3311 relating to the membership of the regional airport authority", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 4, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3346, AMENDING SECTION
20-0206 RELATING TO THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, MEMBERS
OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - NUMBER: TERMS

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 20-0206 of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the Airport Authority, members of board of commissioners - number; terms", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on October 4, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

After some discussion, and upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members McCabe, Hoeppner, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Beyer, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 9; voting "nay": Council Members Beach, Kulas, Carpenter, Lien, Shores - 5. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 3347, RELATING TO
REGULATION OF OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES WITHIN
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY

An ordinance entitled "An ordinance adopting Article 17, Chapter VIII, of the Grand Forks City Code relating to the regulation of operation of snowmobiles within the corporate limits of the city of Grand Forks", which had been introduced and passed on its first reading on November 1, 1993, was presented and read for consideration on second reading.

City Attorney Swanson advised that the ordinance before council included revisions made at the time the ordinance was introduced as follows: on page 2, sub-part D to include limitation of hours; on page 3, number 6, to require snowmobile operators to yield to pedestrians, snow removal equipment, salt and sand equipment, or trail groomers; and provision to require council to approve trail on an annual basis.

Council Member Glassheim raised question of enforcement, and purchase of snowmobile for the police department. It was noted that the Park District has agreed to have parks monitored, and there will be increased signage.

Curt Amundson, East Grand Forks, stated they work with MN DNR to curb problems. Randy Sattler, 815 S. 22nd Street, stated that ND DNR has committed to a couple weekends this winter to come into the city of Grand Forks and help police areas that could be a problem, that this trail would become part of State trail and they would have authority to police by working with the Grand Forks Police Department, set up check points for checking snowmobile registration, etc., and as far as policing this is probably best can do without getting into chase situation.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beach that we allocate up to $6,000 from surplus sales tax to control snowmobiling in the city.

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It was moved by Council Member Hanson to amend the amendment to send the matter back to public safety committee for consideration of funding and need and report back.

After some discussion Council Member Hanson withdrew his motion.
Council Members Glassheim and Beach then withdrew their motion.

Upon call for the question of adoption of this ordinance, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the ordinance adopted.

REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Lien that the consent agenda items be referred to the proper committee for investigation, consideration and report back with recommendation. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Finance Committee:
1) matter of proposals for 1993 and 1994 audits.
2) request for issuance of tax increment financing bonds for installation of infrastructure and underground utilities for Big Sioux Travel Plaza.
3) matter of increase in utility rates.
4) matter of committing parking ramp surplus to future parking ramp construction.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

The city auditor's statement of changes in cash balances as of October 31, 1993 was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Hanson that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 93-20, dated November 15, 1993, and totaling $1,487,994.19, all having been audited by the city auditor for payment in accordance with Regulation No. 2, was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Kulas and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner 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 Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR 3-YEAR REMODELING
EXEMPTION

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for 3-year remodeling exemption at 706 Reeves Drive, and recommended that the application be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

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Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for 3-year remodeling exemption at 315 Hamline Street, and recommended that the application be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
AT 706 REEVES DRIVE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for abatement of 1992 and 1993 taxes by Truman and Mary Reed on Lot 16, Block 1, Auditor's Subdivision No. 2 (706 Reeves Drive), and recommended that the application be approved and the assessed value be reduced by $12,900 for 1992
and 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
AT 315 HAMLINE STREET

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for abatement of 1993 taxes by Jerome and Grace Bergman on Lot 6, Block 3, University Place Addition (315 Hamline Street), and recommended that the application be approved, and the assessed valuation for 1993 be reduced by $3,000.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
AT 1217 SOUTH 9TH STREET

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of application for abatement of 1991 and 1992 taxes by Bernice C. Stephens on Lots 11 and 17, Block 1, Southside Addition (1217 South 9th Street), and recommended that the application be approved as submitted.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
AT 1913 7TH AVENUE NORTH

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for abatement of 1991 and 1992 taxes by Arthur and Helen Holweger on Lot 4, Block 13, Auditor's Subdivision No. 3 (1913 7th Avenue North), and recommended that the application be approved as submitted.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
AT 518 PLUM AVENUE

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Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for abatement of 1992 taxes by Victor N. Ellingson on Lots 32 and 33, Block 28, Lindsay's Addition (518 Plum Avenue), and recommended that he application be approved as submitted.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES
AT 304 LINCOLN DRIVE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the application for abatement of 1991 and 1992 taxes by Geneva Klabo on Lots 32 and 33, Block 32, Lindsay's Addition (304 Lincoln Drive), and recommended that the application
be approved as submitted.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROJECT 3812,
CITY HALL EXPANSION

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the change order for Project 3812, City Hall expansion, net increase of $235.00, and recommended that the change order be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

ADOPT PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MICROCOMPUTER
AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of microcomputer/related equipment upgrade proposal, and recommended that the proposal be adopted.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE AUTOMATED UTILITY BILLING PAYMENT
SYSTEM

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of automated utility bill payment, and recommended that we authorize the accounting department to go to an automated utility billing payment system.

It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BUDGET FUND TRANSFER

A request to transfer $1,100.00 within the Auditing budget to cover expenditures for balance of year for advertising, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Shores and seconded by Council Member Johnson that 13359
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this transfer be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE REQUEST BY ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
TO HOLD JINGLE BELL RUN ON DECEMBER 5

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the request by Arthritis Foundation to hold Jingle Bell Run on December 5, 1993, and recommended that the request be approved.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSE POSITION FOR 1994

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of additional full-time community health nurse for 1994, and recommended to receive and file.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

MATTER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SALARY/WAGE
ACCOUNTS

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of 1993-94 fire department salary/wage accounts, and recommended that the auditor's office review fire department wage and salary - permanent line item as of July 1, 1994, and amend the budget by using $6,000 carried over in 1993 wages and salary area if there is no funding source available in the current year. This item is needed due to approval of two different positions in 1994 with no funds allocated for anticipated upgrades.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT BIDS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered bids for rescue airbags for the fire department, and recommended that we accept the bid of Grand Forks Fire Equipment in the amount of $2,514.00.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the bids for equipment for fire department, automatic electronic defibrillators, and recommended that we accept the bid of Space Labs in the amount of $15,278.00.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

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RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF SNOW FENCE AT 20TH
AVENUE SOUTH AND SOUTH 22ND STREET

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request by Gregg Schaefer to construct snow fence at intersection of 20th Avenue South and South 22nd Street, and recommended to receive and file.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
AND FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO ADJUST QUANTITIES,
PROJECT 4051, FORCEMAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of
certificate of substantial completion for Project 4051, forcemain valve replacement, and recommended to approve the certificate of substantial completion and the final change order to adjust quantities.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE GRANITOID PAVEMENT PROGRAMMATIC
AGREEMENT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of granitoid pavement programmatic agreement, and recommended that the agreement be approved, contingent upon concurrence by the State Historical Society.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL STUDY, PHASE I,
SELECTED ALTERNATIVES FOR FURTHER STUDY

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of solid waste disposal study, phase I, prepared by Burns & McDonnell, and recommended the following solid waste disposal alternatives for further study: Alternative I, nearby landfill; Alternative II, remote landfill; Alternative IV, fluidized bed combustion and landfill (EERC alt.); and Alternative IX, expanded recycling and landfill.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION BY WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
FOR GROWTH FUNDS

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of application for Growth Fund project for Wood Products, Inc., and recommended to approve funding in the amount of $9,800.00.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Lien that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson,
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Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR HOUSING REHAB.

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of housing rehab. application at 1511 Cottonwood Street, and recommended that we approve the application in the amount of $5,000.00.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Lien that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

ACCEPT BID FOR SIGN IN FOREIGN TRADE ZONE

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) sign, and recommended that we accept the bid of Thompson Sign Systems in the amount of $1,631.00.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Lien that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Kulas, Hanson, Glassheim, Crawford, Carpenter, Lien, Beyer, Shores, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

APPROVE REQUEST FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND
FINAL PLAT OF GUSTAFSSON'S ADDITION, BLOCK 1,
REPLAT OF LOT 5

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of request from Branden Bartholomew on behalf of Rod Hadland for administrative review and final approval (fast tract) of Gustafsson's Addition, Block 1, Replat of Lot 5 (located at 1112 South 12th Street), and recommended final approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL OF LINDSAY'S ADDITION
REPLATTING, BLOCK 20, REPLAT OF THE EAST 25 FEET OF
LOT 22 AND ALL OF LOTS 23 THROUGH 27

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of request from Haunz and Grabanski for preliminary administrative approval and final approval (fast tract) of Lindsay's Addition Replatting, Block 20, Replat of the east 25 feet of Lot 22 and all of Lots 23 through 27 (located at 1029 and 1101 Lincoln Drive, and recommended final approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE
TO AMEND STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC
R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE PLAT OF O'S ADDITION
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The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of the request from Bill Olson for preliminary approval of a plat of O's Addition which includes a 2-acre parcel of land (Iseman Corporation Tract) SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 152 North of Range 51 West of the 5th Principal Meridian (Rye Township) (located in the northwest corner of U.S. Highway No. 2 - Gateway Drive extended - and North 62nd Street), and recommended preliminary approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy, to introduce the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Plan and to set the date of the public hearing for December 6, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hanson introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend
the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of O's Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located in the SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 152 North of Range 51 West of the 5th Principal Meridian (Rye Township)", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT, AND INTRODUCE ORDINANCE
TO AMEND STREET AND HIGHWAY PLAN TO INCLUDE PUBLIC
R/W SHOWN AS DEDICATED ON THE PLAT OF MAIER'S SECOND
ADDITION

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Lois Maier for preliminary approval of Maier's Second Addition, Grand Forks, North Dakota (located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 7, Grand Forks Township near the northwest corner of the intersection of South 48th Street and 17th Avenue South extended), and recommended preliminary approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy; to introduce the ordinance amending the Street and Highway Map and to set the date of the public hearing for December 6, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hanson introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Street and Highway Plan of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, to include the public rights of way shown as dedicated on the plat of Maier's Second Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (located in the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 7, Grand Forks Township", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF PEABODY'S FIRST
ADDITION

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of request from Bob Peabody for preliminary approval (reconsideration) of Peabody's First Addition to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota (replaces plat of same name approved by city council on July 19, 1993) (located east of South 20th Street extended between 32nd and 36th Avenues South extended), and recommended preliminary approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member
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Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REZONE BLAIR-SATROM-
BAUKOL FOURTH RESUBDIVISION, BLOCK 1, LOT 2
WITHIN HAAKE 2ND PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 1

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of the request from Tim Crary on behalf of Crary Homes and Real Estate for preliminary approval to amend the Zoning Map and to exclude from Haake 2nd PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan and to include within Haake 2nd PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan Amendment No. 1, Blair-Satrom-Baukol Fourth Resubdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 (located at 2534 17th Avenue South), and recommended preliminary approval subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy; to introduce the
ordinance amending the zoning map and to set the date of the public hearing for December 6, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hoeppner introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota to rezone and exclude from Haake 2nd PUD (Planned Unit Development Concept Development Plan and to include within Haake 2nd PUD (Planned Unit Development), Concept Development Plan Amendment No. 1, Blair-Satrom-Baukol Fourth Resubdivision, Block 1, Lot 2, Grand Forks, North Dakota", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

GRANT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF HAAKE 2ND PUD
(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT), AMENDMENT NO. 1,
DETAILED DEVELOPMENT PLAN, OFFICE COMPLEX,
BLAIR-SATROM-BAUKOL FOURTH RESUBDIVISION, BLOCK
1, LOT 2

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of the request from Tim Crary on behalf of Crary Homes and Real Estate for preliminary approval of Haake 2nd PUD (Planned Unit Development), Amendment No. 1, Detailed Development Plan, Office Complex, Blair-Satrom-Baukol Fourth Resubdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 (located at 2534 17th Avenue South), and recommended preliminary approval, subject to special conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE TO INCLUDE AS PERMITTED USE IN A-1 (LIMITED
DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT WATER SUPPLY BUILDINGS,
LIFT STATIONS, RESERVOIRS, ETC. AND TO INCLUDE
AS PERMITTED USE IN R-5 (MOBILE HOME RESIDENCE)
DISTRICT MOBILE HOMES OR MOBILE HOME PARKS

The Planning and Zoning Commission reported having considered the matter of the request from Harvey Gabbert on behalf of Minnkota Power Cooperative to amend the text of the Land Development Code, Section 18-0206 A-1 (limited Development) District, Section 2 Uses Permitted, to include "water supply buildings, lift stations, reservoirs, wells, drainage ditches, elevated
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storage tanks, and similar public utility and service structures, provided that no structure shall be located within 30 feet of any building lot line, and recommended preliminary approval of the ordinance amending the text of the Land Development Code relating to permitted uses in the A-1 (Limited Development) District, including a technical correction to the R-5 (Mobile Home) District, to introduce the ordinance and to set the date of the public hearing for December 6, 1993.

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Hoeppner introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Article 2, Chapter XVIII of the Grand Forks City Code relating to uses in A-1 Zones and technical corrections", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO RIVER FORKS
TASK FORCE

Mayor Polovitz announced the appointment of the following individuals as members of the River Forks Task Force, and asked for concurrence in these appointments: Randy Newman, Chairman; Council Member Beach, Mike Maidenberg, Steve Hess, Council Member Carpenter and Suzanne Fry. It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Geller that these appointments be and are hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE WITH CONTRACTOR TO
MAKE MINOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SECOND FLOOR OF OLD
CITY HALL BUILDING

Mayor Polovitz asked for authorization to make some minor improvements to second floor of old City Hall (painting, rewiring some electrical outlets, carpeting, etc.) for ADA office, Substance Abuse and Traffic Safety, city attorney, etc.; and that there are funds remaining in project contingencies.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Shores that we authorize the mayor to make minor improvements to second floor in old City Hall building. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Mayor Polovitz also suggested that the vacant room on second floor be remodeled for a conference room, and that he would bring numbers back to council. It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Johnson that Mayor Polovitz also look at remodeling of the vacant room on second floor of the new building. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

REFER VARIOUS ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

1) Council Member Glassheim presented the matter of purchase of snowmobile; Mayor Polovitz referred the matter to the public safety committee.
2) Council Member Glassheim presented the matter of study of housing rental costs; Mayor Polovitz referred the matter to the urban development committee.
3) Council Member Beach presented matter of fumes from city buses; Mayor Polovitz referred the matter to the Bus Committee.
4) Council Member Hagness presented the matter of right of way for bike path along English Coulee south of DeMers Avenue; the matter was referred to the Bikeway Committee.
5) Council Member Crawford presented the matter of extending bus route to the Grand Forks Clinic Family Practice Center; and it was noted that the Bus Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 17, to discuss routes.

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AUTHORIZE BUDGET POLICY COMMITTEE TO TRY
PROCEDURE FOR DERIVING DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS
FROM POLICY GOALS ARRIVED AT IN CONSULTATION
BETWEEN COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENTS

Council Member Glassheim reported that the Budget Policy Committee had met to consider proposal to do a pilot budget study, and unanimously passed a motion that they be authorized to try out with one or two departments a procedure for deriving departmental budgets from policy goals arrived at in consultation between council committee members, department heads and department members. He stated they would like to do on three-month trial basis, to determine whether process of policy priorities to give earlier input to the council and perhaps less line items.

Council Member Glassheim then moved that the council authorize the Budget Policy Committee to try out procedure for deriving departmental budgets from policy goals arrived at in consultation between council committee members,
department heads and department members. The motion was seconded by Council Member Carpenter. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ADOPT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALPHA LAMBDA
DELTA FRESHMAN HONOR SOCIETY AS PUBLIC-
SPIRITED ORGANIZATION ELIGIBLE TO CONDUCT GAMES
OF CHANCE, AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR GAMING PERMIT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, considered an application for local authorization to conduct games of chance by Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society, and recommended approval contingent upon adoption of a resolution recognizing the group as a public-spirited organization.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Geller that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and that the application be approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Council Member Crawford introduced the following resolution, which was presented and read: Document No. 6188 - Resolution.

It was moved by Council Member Crawford and seconded by Council Member Geller that this resolution be and is hereby adopted. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ADJOURN

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that we do now adjourn. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Respectfully submitted,



Donald O. Tingum
City Auditor

Approved:

Michael Polovitz, Mayor