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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
Monday, November 20, 1995

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in its adjourned session in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, November 20, 1995 at the hour of 7:30 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Polovitz presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glass- heim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; absent: none.

Mayor Polovitz recognized and welcomed Cub Scout Pack 166: Den 3, Kelly School, Bud Johnson, scout master; Troop 20, Calvary Lutheran Church, Edwin Krough; and Den 7 of the Cub Scout Pack.

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 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO MOVE
BUILDING TO 1606 DYKE AVENUE FOLLOWING
PUBLIC HEARING

The city auditor reported that the notice of public hearing on the application by Bob Wedin to move building from 2309 2nd Avenue North to 1606 Dyke Avenue to be used as a dwelling, had been published and posted as required.

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

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the application for moving permit by Bob Wedin to move building from 2309 2nd Avenue North to 1606 Dyke Avenue to be used as a dwelling, and recommended to approve the application subject to the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Hamerlik and seconded by Council Member Klave that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and that Mr. Wedin be authorized to move the building. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO MOVE
BUILDING TO 1123 1ST AVENUE NORTH FOLLOWING
PUBLIC HEARING

The city auditor reported that the notice of public hearing on the application by Steve Kalenze to move building from 2301 2nd Avenue North to 1123 1st Avenue North to be used as a dwelling, had been published and posted as required.

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

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the application for moving permit by Steve Kalenze to move building from 2301 2nd Avenue North to 1123 1st Avenue North to be used as a dwelling, and recommended to approve the application subject to the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved, and that Mr. Kalenze be authorized to move the building. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

CONSIDER COMMENTS ON CDBG PROJECTS, HOLD PUBLIC
HEARING, AND APPROVE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
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The city auditor reported that the 30-day comment period on CDBG project applications and the allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds had ended on November 15, 1995, and that no comments had been received.

Mayor Polovitz called for the public hearing. There were no comments, and Mayor Polovitz closed the hearing.

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of comments on CDBG and Human Needs projects and approval of budget and recommended that the council approve CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and Human Needs Programs, and adoption of the following funding recom- mendations:

CDBG Public Service Projects: Community Violence Intervention Center, $60,000, Listen, Inc., $25,000; Office of Urban Development (Affordable Housing Assistance Program), $5,000, for a total of $90,000.

CDBG Bricks & Mortar Projects: Shelter for the Homeless, $70,000; Office of Urban Development (playground project), $30,000; Office of Urban Development (Affordable Housing), $100,000; North Valley Arts Council, $50,000; GF Public Transportation Department (bus shelters), $20,000; Office of Urban Development (Storefront Rehab.), $45,000; GF Head Start Program, $12,000, or up to 50% of project cost; Y-Family Center, $6,000; Office of Urban Development (Acquisition and Demolition project), $35,000; for a total of $368,000, plus Administration, $121,000, and Contingencies, $29,000; for a grand total of $518,000.

Human Needs Projects: Third Street Clinic (incl. $7200 free rent), $11,500; GF Food Cupboard, $10,000; GF Housing Authority (Summer Youth Empl Program), $18,000; Youth Power (Just Say No), $3,000; Office of Urban Development (Affordable Housing), $5,000; YMCA Family Center (Little Brother/Little Sister Program), $2,300; RRV Habitat for Humanity, $10,000; GGF Comm. Service & Restitution Program, $10,000; Mayor's Committee on Employment of People w/Disabilities, $1,200; Quad County Community Action, $6,000; Office of Urban Development (Riverbank park), $10,000; Prairie Harvest Human Services, $7,000 (contingent upon review of financial statement); and Children's Science and Technology Education Foundation, $6,000; for a total of $100,000.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.
CONSIDER COMMENTS ON ANNUAL ACTION PLAN,
HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, AND APPROVE ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN

The city auditor reported that the 30-day comment period on the 1996 Annual Action Plan had ended on November 15, 1995, and that no comments had been received.

Mayor Polovitz called for the public hearing on the 1996 Annual Action Plan; there were no comments.

It was moved by Council Member Hanson and seconded by Council Member Beach that the council finalize the 1996 Annual Action Plan. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

REFER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

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It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Hoeppner that the consent agenda items be referred to committee as noted for consideration. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Finance Committee:
1) request for tax increment financing by Baltic, LLP for Pink Hanger building.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

The city auditor's statement of changes in cash balances as of October 31, 1995 was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member Beyer that this report be and is hereby received and filed. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BILLS

Vendor Payment Listing No. 95-20, dated November 20, 1995, and totaling $1,684,183.13, 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 Hanson and seconded by Council Member Beyer 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, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

DECLARE MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY AS SURPLUS
AND OFFER FOR SALE

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of surplus City property and recommended to declare the property (desks, office chairs, pamphlet rack, computer stand, printers, computer monitors and card readers) as surplus and to offer for sale.

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

ADOPT RESOLUTION RELATING TO $4,655,000
REFUNDING IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1995G,
CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC SALE THEREOF

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of 1995 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 1995G, and recommended to adopt the resolution authorizing issuance of the bonds and offer for sale, with sale date set for December 4, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.

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

Council Member Babinchak introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: Document No. 6642 - Resolution.

The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member McCabe and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor: Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; and
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the following voted against the same: none; whereupon the resolution was declared passed and adopted and was signed by the mayor and his signature attested by the city auditor.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROPOSED
LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered the matter of proposed license and permit fees, and recommended to approve the proposed license and permit fees, and to introduce the ordinance for first reading.

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

Council Member Babinchak introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending various provisions of the Grand Forks City Code relating to fees and charges", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT

A request to amend the Assessing Department budget in the amount of $1,000, funding to finish a computer program started by employee of MIS, who has since left the City's employ, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Babinchak and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this budget amendment be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

APPROVE PLEDGED SECURITIES

Committee No. 1, Finance, reported having considered with the city auditor the requirements of the NDCC, as amended, which requires that pledges made by designated depositories of the public funds be approved January of each even-numbered year and semi-annually, and reported that they have examined the records and found that:

the First National Bank of Grand Forks has deposited $2,070,000 with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and has deposited $5,387,912.63 with the Norwest Bank of Minneapolis;

the First Bank has deposited $5,400,000 with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines;

of which a detailed listing is available in the city auditor's office; all of which have been pledged as securities for public funds of the City of Grand Forks, and receipts from the Federal Reserve Bank and other financial institutions accepting custody of the above bonds are on file in the auditor's office; and recommended that these pledged securities be and are hereby re-approved as required.

It was moved by Council Member Carpenter and seconded by Council Member McCabe that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirma-
tive.

SET PUBLIC HEARING ON MATTER OF DETERMINING
OF DANGEROUS ANIMAL (DOG)

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of dog problem in Richard's West neighborhood, and recommended to set a public hearing for December 4, 1995 relative to declaring dogs at 5310 Circle Drive to be vicious and to be penned.

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

DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE TO ACT ON APPLICATIONS FOR
SPECIAL LIQUOR PERMITS

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the question of whether council can authorize committee to act on special liquor permits, and recommended that the city council delegate its authority for off-premise alcoholic permits to the public safety committee.

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

GRANT REQUEST FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING AT 623
NORTH 6TH STREET

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of request for handicapped parking at 623 North 6th Street by Cheryl Harlow, and recommended to grant the request for handicapped parking at this location.

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

AUTHORIZE HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONE IN FRONT
OF LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE IN FRONT OF RYAN
HOUSE

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of replacing loading/unloading zone in front of Ryan House with 15-minute parking zone, and recommended to authorize a handicapped parking zone in front of the loading/unloading zone on the corner of North 3rd Street.

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

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF INCREASING FINE
FOR PARKING IN BUS TRANSFER SITES

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of increasing fine for parking in bus transfer sites, and recommended to receive and file.

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

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF RESTITUTION
PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH COURT SYSTEM

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of community service and restitution program operated through court system, and recommended to receive and file.

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

APPROVE IMMUNIZATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND
BUDGET AMENDMENT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of Immunization agreement amendment and budget amendment (to increase dollar amount of contract by $13,690, total contract not to exceed $28,941, and $2,150 restricted for proposal submitted and which must be spent by December 31, 1995).

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

A request to amend the Communicable Disease (IAP Grant-Project #20190001), in the amount of $2,150, to reflect additional monies in IAP grant through December 31, 1995, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Sande and seconded by Council Member Johnson that this amendment be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT BID FOR COMBINATION PUMPER/
LADDER UNIT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of bid for combination pumper/ladder unit for fire department, and recommended to accept the bid of Pierce Manufacturing, with exceptions, in the amount of $392,457.00.

It was moved by Council Member Sande 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, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

ADOPT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NORTH VALLEY
CHAPTER AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CRITICAL
CARE NURSES AS PUBLIC-SPIRITED ORGANIZATION
ELIGIBLE TO CONDUCT GAMING, AND APPROVE
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the application for gaming permit by North Valley Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nurses for raffle on February 9, 1996, and recommended that we adopt a resolution recognizing this organization as a public-spirited organization eligible to conduct gaming, and to approve the application.

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

Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No. 6643 - Resolution.

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

GRANT EXTENSION OF LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
CHAPS TO JUNE 1, 1996

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of
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Chaps liquor license, and recommended to grant an extension to June 1, 1996.

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

Council Member Sande stated that this is third extension granted (two years and 5 month extension) to Chaps, and that she wants to go on record that she would not be in favor of granting another extension.

Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 14 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT BIDS FOR POLICE VEHICLES

Committee No. 2, Public Safety, reported having considered the matter of bids for police vehicles, and recommended to approve net bid of Hansen Ford and expenditure of $80,184.00 for 7 police vehicles with trade.

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

The city auditor stated that because dealers have moved up bid dates for police vehicles in order to meet their production guidelines, they are for 1996 vehicles and monies budgeted in 1996 budget, so would need an amendment to use Loan and Stabilization fund, with that fund to be repaid out of the police department's 1996 budget.

It was moved by Council Member Hoeppner and seconded by Council Member Sande to amend the motion to take funds from the Loan and Stabilization Fund, with funds to be repaid from the 1996 police department budget. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question of the motion, as amended, and upon roll call vote, the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF SUBSTANDARD
BUILDING AT 524 FENTON AVENUE

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of substandard building at 524 Fenton Avenue, and recommended to receive and file.

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

RECEIVE AND FILE MATTER OF ISSUING
PERMITS FOR ROOFING IN CITY

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of issuing of permits for roofing in city, and recommended to receive and file.

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

AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION OF ADVANCED ENGINEERING
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. 4435,
RAW WATER INTAKE UPGRADE
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Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the request for authorization to proceed with the selection of an engineering firm to perform design and construction inspection for the raw water intake upgrade, Project No.4435, and recommended that this project design and subsequent construction inspection be negotiated with Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services.

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

APPROVE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR SEWER
AT BLOCK 1, LOT B, GRANSBERG SECOND RESUBDIVISION

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of encroachment agreement for sanitary sewer at Block 1, Lot B, Gransberg Second Resubdivision, and recommended approval of the encroachment agreement and to authorize proper City officials to enter into the agreement.

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

APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4044, C.O. #6, 6th Avenue North, Strata Corporation, contractor, in the amount of $6,745.14, and an extension of the completion date to June 15, 1996, and recommended approval of the change order.

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

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the change order for Project No. 4044, C.O. #2, 6th Avenue North (Columbia Road portion), Strata Corporation, contractor, in the amount of $704.00, and recommended approval of the change order.

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

Committee No. 3, Public Service. reported having considered the change order for Project No. 3947, C.O. #2, bikepath from DeMers to 17th Avenue South, Strata Corporation, contractor, in the amount of $2,308.80, and recommended approval of the change order.

It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this recommendation be and is hereby approved. Upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.
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Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of change order for Project No. 4250, C.O. #2, bikepath from 29th Street to 32nd Avenue South, Strata Corporation, contractor, in the amount of $2,554.50, and recommended approval of the change order.

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

APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT

A request to amend the Waterworks Department budget in the amount of $67,528.00, to cover expenses for 6th Avenue North watermain replacement, was presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Klave and seconded by Council Member Hamerlik that this budget amendment be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR EERC PROJECT

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of funding for EERC (Energy & Environmental Research Center), and recommended that it is the intent to participate in the Water Management Red River Drainage Basin Consortium with the EERC estimated at this time, but not to exceed $10,000, to be paid out of Economic Development funds.

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

It was moved by Council Member Hagness and seconded by Council Member Geller to amend the motion to take funds from excess sales tax. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Upon call for the question on the motion, as amended, and upon roll call the following voted "aye": Council Members Beach, McCabe, Hoeppner, Hamerlik, Hanson, Glassheim, Carpenter, Sande, Klave, Beyer, Babinchak, Geller, Johnson, Hagness - 14; voting "nay": none. Mayor Polovitz declared the motion carried.

AUTHORIZE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE CLAIM RE.
FIRE AT LAGOON

Committee No. 3, Public Service, reported having considered the matter of settlement of damage claim re. fire at lagoon, and recommended to authorize the city attorney to accept the settlement in the amount of $15,216.77.

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

REFER MATTER OF FINAL PAYMENT FOR SHERLOCK
CONSTRUCTION BACK TO COMMITTEE

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of final payment for Sherlock Construction (Burdick's Resubdivision), and recommended to release difference between the total bill and replacement dollars of $8,764.00, which would be $14,121.34, to Sherlock Construction, and forward document (hold harmless agreement) to city attorney for his review.

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

Mr. Swanson, city attorney, asked that this matter be referred back to committee to allow him to review. Council Members Hanson and Beach referred the matter back to committee for further information and consideration.

APPROVE BEAUTIFICATION SCHEDULE

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of beautification funding schedule, and recommended to approve change in guidelines and suggested dates as follows:
November 15, 1995 - Urban Development Committee to adopt schedule for
applications and approval.
November 25, 1995 - public notice and availability of funds
November 27, 1995 - applications mailed to past recipients and any person/organization requesting application.
December 5, 1995 - Chamber of Commerce Beautification Task Force meeting
January 5, 1996 - application deadline
January 9, 1996 - Chamber of Commerce Beautification Task Force meeting
January 10, 1996 - Applications and 1996 budget submitted to Urban Development Committee and public hearing.
January 31, 1996 - recommend approval of 1996 budget by committee
February 5, 1996 - City Council approval of 1996 beautification budget.

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

AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BOND FEES FOR FTZ
BUILDING EXPANSION, SERIES 1995E

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of bond fees for FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) building expansion, and recommended to pay the bill for bond issuance and related costs in the amount of $36,976.34 out of economic development funds.

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

ACCEPT BID FOR DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY AT
613 8TH AVENUE SOUTH

Committee No. 4, Urban Development, reported having considered the matter of demolition bids for 613 8th Avenue South property, and recommended to accept the bid of Holweger Excavating in the amount of $300.00 to disconnect and cap water service at curb stop; and to accept the bid of Florian & Sons Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $2,045.00 for demolition of the building.

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

APPROVE APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Polovitz announced the appointment of Daryl Hovland, Asst. Human
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Resources Director, to the Dial-A-Ride Committee for term expiring July 1, 1996, and asked for concurrence in this appointment. It was moved by Council Member Beach and seconded by Council Member Geller that this appointment be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

Mayor Polovitz announced the appointment of Kitty Maidenberg to the Library Board for a term expiring July 1, 1996, and asked for concurrence in this appointment. It was moved by Council Member Beach and seconded by Council Member Geller that this appointment be and is hereby approved. Carried 14 votes affirmative.

REFER VARIOUS ITEMS TO COMMITTEE

Various items were presented to the council and referred as noted.

1) Council Member Glassheim presented the matter of review of procedures for street maintenance (icy conditions, etc.); Mayor Polovitz referred the matter to the public service committee for consideration.
2) the council was reminded of the special council meeting to be held on November 30 at 7:00 p.m. to canvass votes of special city election.

ADJOURN

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

Respectfully submitted,



John M. Schmisek
City Auditor

Approved:

Michael Polovitz, Mayor