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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA
October 18, 2010

The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, October 18, 2010 at the hour of 5:30 o’clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Bjerke, Grandstrand, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun - 6; absent: Council Member Sande - 1.

Mayor Brown announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the matter, and that the meeting is being televised.

Mayor Brown commented on various items during the past week and upcoming events:
He stated the community's response to the Big Read turnout with Tim O'Brien at the Chester Fritz last week with over 800 people present to hear Mr. O'Brien read segments of his book as well as discuss his experiences in Vietnam, why he writes fiction to tell truthful stories, was very informative and entertaining.
Alan Davis from the orchards in Oregon sent his regards to the council along with apples for council members and staff, that he comes twice each year to sell apples and community supports him.

MAYOR'S GREEN BUSINESS SHOWCASE AWARD

Mayor Brown stated they had a special award to present in our on-going tribute to area businesses that are doing their part to help make our city green by reducing waste and enhancing energy efficiency in our community - that Construction Engineers was founded in 1978 by John Eickhof and Curt Eickhof and their company has been involved in nearly 1000 different contracts and their business is growing along with Grand Forks - they recently completed an expansion project on their own building and have hired four additional project managers to keep up with the demand. A short video was presented.
Mayor Brown presented the Mayor's Green Business Showcase award to Mr. John Eickhof.

NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS
MONTH

Mayor Brown read two proclamations, first Proclamation is Disability Employment Awareness Month, October 20, 2010, and the 20th Anniversary of the American Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, the American Disabilities Act was signed into law to insure that the civil rights of people with disabilities would be observed, and this legislation established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities and expanded opportunities for Americans with disabilities by reducing barriers, changing perceptions and increasing full participation in community life. Bobby Vogel and Douglas Olafson made comments, stating that they would like to be looked at as equals, that they have abilities to offer the community.

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

Mayor Brown reported there were 6 employees who have reached employment milestones and recognized the following employees and thanked them for their dedication:
Jim Schothorst, 25 years, health department
Don Dub, 20 years, public works, wastewater/stormwater
Dennis Dunn, 15 years, public works, wastewater treatment plant
Terry Wynne, 15 years, fire department
LaVonne Nelson, 10 years, police department
Leroy Bergquist, 5 years, human resources.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT NO. 4704.6 AND FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT NO. 4704.7

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of assessments by the Commission on Flood Protection Project No. 4704.6, District No. 14.6, and on Flood Protection Project No. 4704.7, District No. 14.7 and the amount of the assessments, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required.

Project and District Nos. Amount of Assessment Annual Installments
Flood Protection Project No. 4704.6, Dist. 14.6 2,500,000.00 20
Flood Protection Project No. 4704.7, Dist. 14.7 108,092.86 20

Mayor Brown opened the public hearing on the assessment projects.

Beau Bateman, 6500 32nd Avenue South, stated he was here in behalf of farmers and ranchers north, west and south of Grand Forks, for discussion on timing, not so much debate on money, relative to the special assessments for dike and maintenance, and that they recognize the difference between ag and commercial land, because it is generally being treated as the same thing but it is not. The benefit accrued for ag land is about zero, esp. the land west and north and south that didn't flood when the city went under, the benefit is realized when the ag land changes designation and becomes commercial and residential. He compared difference in value of commercial/residential property in town with ag. land outside the city of Grand Forks; that the dike was created as insurance to protect your homes and businesses and things that can be destroyed by water, ag. land and ranch land is not destroyed by water, just a pause in the process in the spring - that commercial property receives special assessment for that property is the same as he pays for ag. land outside of town, obvious that there is a complete difference in what is being protected; that to tell them that you are going to tax them on what you expect that they will make in commercial development in 5 to 20 years is difficult to accept. He stated that first issue is timing and would ask for consideration of deferral on agricultural property, whether it be ranch land or farmland, until the point when it is developed - not going to dispute the amount of money you want to collect because that will be collected at that time when the benefits accrue to that farmland would be equivalent to those accrued by the commercial property that they are sharing the same taxation structure with.

Howard Swanson, city attorney, stated what is before council are actual assessments on property within the city limits that have already been determined to have benefited from the project by the Special Assessment Commission, and Mr. Bateman is discussing the property that lies outside the city limits that has also been determined by the Special Assessment Commission that they will benefit or do benefit from the current project but cannot assess them because they are not within the city limits and what the Commission has done with authorization from the council and allowed by statute in the Code, is giving notice to those property owners that have property outside the city limits that upon development and annexation the special assessments will be for these projects and will be approximately in this amount. They are not obligated to do a future special assessment area at this time but that if weren't to do it, a future developer may come back and say that if he knew they were going to be special assessed, to tell them or make a record of that and what that amount would be - but you don't know how much land will come in and what it will be developed for, you are not obligated in any regard to base your benefit upon the current use of property, the fact that it may be agricultural today is irrelevant to the analysis for special assessments; the fact that there may be greater profits at a future date is irrelevant for special assessments.
There is a mechanism for tapping fees which is slightly different but both are consistent in identifying an area where somebody will be charged for a current project in the future as they come into the city limits; State law allows you to make decisions and allows that when that property comes into the city, is annexed and special assessed, you have some options - can take those dollars and reallocate them to the project which would in effect reduce everybody else's assessment - it also allows you to reallocate those dollars to a related cause such as operation and maintenance.
At this point the council has limited discretion, have already passed the resolution directing the Special Assessment Commission to make certain assessments for the various projects that are listed in your packet, you may increase or decrease any particular property owner's assessment but if you decrease one, must increase another because you are also bound by the restriction that you cannot exceed the amount of benefit determined by the Special Assessment Commission.

Mr. Swanson stated it is not clear with respect to property owned by the Bateman family but what the protest really is, there is agricultural property that has been assessed and is within the city limits, and at this point only identifying if it is a future special assessment that is not annexed but actually imposes that as a tax lien for an assessment lien of any kind - there is no interest accruing and no amount due, it is notice for future developers or owners.

Mr. Bateman stated that no meeting for protest after that happens, City's decision is final and the only way that can be varied from is negotiation with the city council that might treat a north farmer different than the south or west, and would be appropriate to have it in open discussion first. Their understanding was that their initial special assessment was to collect fees and pay for the projects and now that the project is paid for, expect that there would be a public hearing on a new special assessment which would have been created for the purpose of taking care of what you have already built - that when they went to the Special Assessment Commission they said it was a continuation of the building project, taxes will go on forever and when property comes into the city will be faced with this tax and if that is the case, is why they are here tonight, trying to have opportunity to have a discussion about the amount of benefit accrued to farmland and is entirely different than the amount of benefit that is accrued to something that has walls, floors, etc.

Mr. Swanson reported that the dike project has not been paid for - there are bonds still outstanding and will be outstanding for some time - this is the final installment of special assessments that projects to collect sufficient revenues to pay off but there are other costs associated and if they collect more funds for special assessment they can allocate it to or readjust the assessments, etc. but the issue of benefit is not dependent upon the current use of property, and understands that is a large part of the argument that is being made.

Council Member Gershman asked if the city is under any obligation whatsoever to give notification to property owners of a pending assessment if the property is sold. Mr. Swanson stated that with respect to that property that currently lies outside the city limits, is correct - property that is being assessed within the city limits has been given the potential notices of assessment - what attempting to do is try to give notice to property owners or potential purchasers or developers that this property as it comes into the city will be subject to certain assessments. Mr. Bateman stated council's action tonight to vote in favor of this special assessment removes any need for you to hear this issue again.

Mr. Swanson stated that this action by council is not imposing a special assessment upon unannexed land, and asked Mr. Bateman if there are particular parcels that you raising objections to, or that you disagree with annexing property that currently is being farmed. Mr. Bateman stated he doesn't disagree with the annexation, disagrees with the full assessment of a commercial valued property; however, Mr. Swanson stated that value is not a point in special assessments, that legally value is not a consideration.

Mr. Bateman stated they agree with the number that the city came up with and what asking for is consideration of timing and the decision from your governing body before action, because once action occurs, there is no opportunity to redress.

Council Member Christensen stated the best they can do is approve the special assessments and Special Assessment Commission's decision because they have come up with the decision as to benefits, can't change the number and they have made the decision as to benefits, other than affirm this and to move it ahead.

There were no further comments and Mayor Brown closed the public hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Gershman that these assessments for Project No. 4704.6, District No. 14.6, be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefited in annual installments as shown of principal together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the property authorities. Carried 5 votes affirmative, Council Member Bjerke voted against the motion.

It was moved by Council Member Glassheim and seconded by Council Member Gershman that these assessments for Project No. 4704.7, District No. 14.7, be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefited in annual installments as shown of principal together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the property authorities. Carried 6 votes affirmative. .

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS, VARIOUS PROJECTS

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the Special Assessment Commission and the approval and confirmation of assessments by the Commission on the following projects and the amount of the assessments, and reported that the legal notice to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required, and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with the auditor's office.

Project and District Nos. Amount of Assessment Annual Installments
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 4657.1, Dist. 388.1 $ 17,638.00 15 Years
Paving Project No. 4660.2, Dist. 552.2 2,082.00 20
Parking Ramp Project No. 4796.2, Dist. 11.2 313,162.83 20
Paving Project No. 6273, Dist. 637 124,815.24 20
Storm Sewer Project No. 6334, Dist. 464 309,330.00 20
Paving Project No. 6335, Dist. 638 984,830.00 20
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 6432, Dist. 465 711,516.00 20
Street Lighting Project No. 6584, Dist. 183 6,675.00 10

Mayor Brown asked if there was anyone in the audience who had comments to make on these assessments. There were none.

It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Gershman that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, with the exception of the assessments for Project No. 4796.2, Corporate Center Parking Ramp, and that they be levied against the property benefited in annual installments as shown of principal together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the property authorities. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that the assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed for Project No. 4976.2, Corporate Center Parking Ramp be levied against the property benefited in annual installments as shown of principal together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 5 votes affirmative, Council Member Bjerke voting against the motion.

APPROVE ASSESSMENTS ON VARIOUS PROJECTS

The city auditor presented and read the assessments as made by the city engineer, health department and utility billings and the approval and confirmation of these assessments by those departments on the following projects in the amounts as shown, and reported that the legal notices to the public that these assessments would be presented to the city council at this meeting had been published as required and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with the auditor's office.

Project and District Nos. Amount of Assessment Annual Installments
Weed Cutting Project No. 6547 $ 10,980.00 1 Year
Delinquent Water Billing Project No. 9002.7 34,269.45 1
Sidewalk Project No. 6514 (2010) 167,222.49 5
Sidewalk Project No. 6348.1 (2009) 13,539.99 4

Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed

It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Gershman that these assessments be and are hereby accepted and confirmed, and that they be levied against the property benefit in annual installments as shown on principal together with interest on the unpaid balance yearly, to be collected with other taxes by the proper authorities. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE 2011 FEE SCHEDULE

The staff report from the city auditor relating to resolution relating to 2011 fee schedule, with recom-mendation to approve fees by resolution.

Council Member Gershman stated that he wanted to thank staff for their work on this, that they came to determination that staff will be doing a study of the fees over the next several months, one study done in 1996 and was updated several years ago but will review all the fees and put them on a CPI index and appreciate the work of staff and committees and moved approval of the fees for 2011; Council Member Kreun seconded the motion. Carried 5 votes affirmative, Council Member Bjerke voted against the motion.

APPROVE ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR GENERAL
ELELCTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The staff report from the mayor's office relating to election officials (inspectors) for the November 2, 2010 General Election, with approval of the election officials.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR 2010 SIDEWALK
PROJECT NO. 6514.

The staff report from the engineering department relating to Change Order No. 2 for Project No. 6514, 2010 Sidewalk, with recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 for sidewalk repair and installation in the amount of $32,930.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMEWNT FOR PROJECT NO. 5347,
FEDERAL AID PROJECTS

The staff report from the engineering department relating to Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement for Project No. 1, 5347, Federal Projects SU-6-986(065)068 and NHU-6-002(062)357, street improvements on Columbia Road and Gateway Drive, with recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement with CPS to update the Project Concept Report and delete the Design Engineering work reducing the not to exceed amount by $43,992.45 for the project.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT
NO. 6634, FEDERAL AID PROJECT

The staff report from the engineering department relating to preliminary engineering reimbursement agreement for Project No. 6634, Federal Project SU-6-081(078)940, street improvements on 32nd Avenue South from I-29 to Washington Street, with recommendation to approve the preliminary engineering reimbursement agreement with the North Dakota Department of Transportation for Project No. 6634, Federal Project SU-6-081(078)940.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE REQUEST FOR DRIVEWAY VARIANCE FOR
LM WIND POWER

The staff report from the engineering department relating to request for driveway variance, with recommendation to approve a 48 ft. wide driveway with flares for a total of 90.5 feet for LM Wind Power at 1550 South 48th Street.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BID FOR BRUSH AND TREE DEBRIS
CHIPPING

The staff report from the director of public works relating to Public Works Department, 2010-11 Sanitation Division brush and tree debris chipping at the Landfill Bid #2010-63, with recommendation to approve the bid of Dakota Wood-Grinding, Inc. of Rosemount, MN for $58,500.00 as the lowest and best bid.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BID FOR SNOW REMOVAL, STREETS

The staff report from the director of public works relating to Public Works Department, 2010-11 contingent snow removal Bid #2010-62, with recommendation to approve bid for contingent snow hauling of Gowan Construction, Inc., in the amount of $37,336.00.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BID FOR PURCHASE OF MULTI-SEASON
VEHICLE FOR STREET DIVISION

The staff report from the director of public works relating to Street Division multi-service, multi-season vehicle Bid #2010-61, with recommendation to approve the bid of Swanston Equipment in the amount of $94,100.00.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE BID FOR STREET MARKING PAINT FOR 2011

The staff report from the director of public works relating to Street Division street marking paint bid #2010-60, with recommendation to approve bid of Diamond Vogel as follows: $46,870.00 for rubber based paint option; and $43,047.00 (latex based paint option).

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF RYDELL SECOND RESUB-
DIVISION

The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to matter of the request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of Saturn Development Company, LLC for final approval (fast track) of the plat of Rydell Second Resubdivision to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 2700 South Washington Street), with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy and including a variance from section 18-0204 Rules and definitions, Subsection (2) Definitions; definition of a minor subdivision.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT IN BLOCK 1 OF
REPLAT OF LOTS IN BLOCK 1, LANDER SUBDIVISION
OF BLOCK 10 IN WHITE CLOVER SUBDIVISION

The staff report from the Planning Commission relating to request from Dakota Commercial and Development Company, LLC on behalf of Daryl Anderson for final approval (fast track) of the Replat of Lot A of the Replat of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Block 1, Lander Subdivision of Block 10 in White Clover Subdivision to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at 2475 South Washington Street), with recommendation to give final approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy and including a variance from Section 18-0204 Rules and Definitions, Subsection (2) Definitions; definition of a minor subdivision.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

ACCEPT PETITION TO VACATE PERPETUAL RIGHT
OF WAY EASEMENT AT 2ND AVENUE NORTH AND
NORTH 5TH STREET

The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to petition from the Grand Forks Public Schools for approval to vacate a perpetual right of way easement located at 2nd Avenue North at North 5th Street, with recommendation to give final approval to the petition and set a public hearing date as prescribed by law.

It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved, that the petition filed is improper form and contains the requisite signatures, that it be filed with the city auditor, that a notice of public hearing be published as required and the public hearing be set for Monday, December 6, 2010, and further that vacation would not go into effect until final approval of the site plan. Carried 6 votes affirmative.


ACCEPT PETITION TO VACATE PART OF 1ST AVENUE
NORTH BETWEEN NORTH 4TH AND 5TH STREETS

The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to petition from the Grand Forks Public Schools for approval to vacate a part of 1st Avenue North between North 4th Street and North 5th Street, with recommendation to give approval to the petition and set a public hearing date as prescribed by law.

Brad Gengler, city planner, stated all three items can be approved upon same contingency, based on final approval of the site plan.

It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved that the petition filed is in proper form and contains the requisite signatures, that it be filed with the city auditor, that a notice of public hearing be published as required and that the public hearing be set for Monday, December 6, 2010, and further that vacation would not go into effect until final approval of the site plan. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR CENTRAL HIGH
SCHOOL ADDITION

The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from CPS, Ltd. on behalf of the Grand Forks Public School District for preliminary approval of the plat for Central High School Addition to the city of Grand Forks, ND (located at North 5th Street between University Avenue and 1st Avenue North), with recommendation to give preliminary approval to the plat, subject to the conditions shown on or attached to the review copy.

It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Kreun that this recommendation be approved, and further that approval of the plat and vacations of property do not go into effect until final approval of the site plan. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF
THE GRAND FORKS CITY CODE RELATING TO FLOODWAY
AND FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS

The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from the engineering department, building inspection division, on behalf of the city of Grand Forks for preliminary approval of an ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code, Chapter XVII of the Grand Forks City Code of 1987, as amended, amending Section 18-0204 relating to rules and definitions and 18-0220 F-1 (Floodway) and F-2 (Floodplain) Districts, with recommendation for preliminary approval of the request for approval of an ordinance and to set a public hearing date for November 15, 2010.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

Council Member Kreun introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending Section 18-0204(2) of the Grand Forks City Code relating to definitions and amending Section 18-0220 relating to Floodway and Floodplain Districts", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN, AMENDING CHAPTER XVIII, ARTICLE 8,
ELEMENTS, PERTAINING TO YEAR 2035 LAND USE
PLAN

The staff report from the Planning and Zoning Commission relating to request from the Grand Forks Planning Department on behalf of the city of Grand Forks, ND for preliminary approval of an ordinance relating to the comprehensive plan, amending Chapter XVIII, Article 8, Comprehensive Plan, Section 18-0802, Elements, of the Grand Forks City Code of 1987, as amended, pertaining to the Year 2035 Land Use Plan (Map Attachment No. 4 - Wellness Center Village), with recommendation to give preliminary approval to the ordinance and recommend setting the public hearing for November 15, 2010.

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Bjerke that this recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

Council Member Kreun introduced an ordinance entitled "An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan, amending Chapter XVIII, Article 8, Comprehensive Plan; Section 18-0802, Elements of the Grand Forks City Code of 1987, as amended, pertaining to the Grand Forks Year 2035 Land Use Plan update", which was presented, read and passed on its first reading.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

The Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of September 30, 2010, and the Portfolio/Management Summary for period ending September 30, 2010, were presented for council's information.

APPROVE BILL LISTING

Vendor Payment Listing No. 10-20, dated October 13, 2010, totaling $1,090,815.56, was presented and read.

It was moved by Council Member Christensen and seconded by Council Member Gershman 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 Bjerke, Grandstrand, Glassheim, Gershman, Christensen, Kreun - 6; voting "nay": none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid.

APPROVE MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 2010

Typewritten copies of the minutes of the city council held on Monday, October 4, 2010 were presented and read. It was moved by Council Member Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Grandstrand that the minutes be approved as read. Carried 6 votes affirmative.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL

1) Council Member Bjerke questioned status of parking ramp and other items involved. Mr. Hoover stated they have draft of agreements circulating now for 165 spaces in the central ramp at $30/per space, has not looked to see if this brings them into compliance with Code. It was noted that the number of spots required has to be addressed and are in the process of trying to acquire some additional land for parking, and both bodies (City and School District) are addressing this issue to make sure that Central High School has adequate parking.

2) Council Member Grandstrand suggested taking the late fee off for registering dogs, not an incentive for people who have already registered their dogs and may forget, until have way to make all people register their dogs.

3) Council Member Gershman stated in talking to the State Department of Transportation at the Airport re. fixing the right entrance road into the municipal airport, asphalt not in good condition and hope that they could get that done before the snow flies.

He stated that over the last couple years President Kelly, University of North Dakota, has mentioned a number of times the creation of part of the campus downtown Grand Forks and that he and President Kelly had discussion last week regarding that issue, and that he has some ideas and that it is time for the City to become involved and that he is going to create a task force and would ask the committee chairs to designate one from each committee and that President Kelly will work with Urban development and need to get this going and work with them, and just announcing that they will be doing that.

ADJOURN

It was moved by Council Member Gershman and seconded by Council Member Glassheim that we adjourn. Carried 6 votes affirmative.

Respectfully submitted,



Saroj Jerath
City Auditor

Approved:
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Michael R. Brown, Mayor