City Council

September 17, 2012 MINOT CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING ROLL CALL Members Present: Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Knudsvig, Krabseth, Lehner, B. Miller, M. Miller, Moen, Olson, Withus. Members Absent: Seymour. Mayor Zimbelman presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Zimbelman led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. MAGIC FUND - PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT - $3.8 MILLION – MADC – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing on the application from MADC for a MAGIC Fund grant in the amount of $3.8 Million for the construction of approximately 4 miles of trunk water lines running from 2 miles north along 55th Street NE and 2 miles west on 30th Avenue NE. No one appeared before the Council and no written protests were received. Whereupon, Alderman B. Miller moved that the City Council close the public hearing and approve the application from MADC for a MAGIC Fund grant in the amount of $3.8 Million for the construction of approximately 4 miles of trunk water lines running from 2 miles north along 55th Street NE and 2 miles west on 30th Avenue NE. Motion seconded by Alderman Hatlelid and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Krabseth, Lehner, B. Miller, M. Miller, Moen, Olson, Withus. nays: Knudsvig. ORDINANCE NO. 4617 – 2013 ANNUAL BUDGET – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved that the City Council place Ordinance No. 4617, adopting the 2013 Annual Budget, on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman B. Miller. Charles Tuttle, 1919 2nd Street SE, appeared before the Council to urge a reduction in property taxes for the City of Minot. Whereupon, Alderman Knudsvig moved to reduce the street improvements fund by $500,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Krabseth. Alderman Knudsvig stated this amendment would reduce the burden on the citizens while still improving the roads. Alderman Krabseth expressed his support for the motion as it was an effort to control the budget. Aldermen B. Miller and Connole expressed their opposition to the motion due to numerous road condition complaints. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the amendment by Alderman Knudsvig, seconded by Alderman Krabseth, and failed by the following roll call vote: ayes: Frantsvog, Knudsvig, Krabseth, M. Miller, Moen, Withus. nays: Connole, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Lehner, B. Miller, Olson. Alderman Frantsvog stated it was important to take care of the current employees. He commented it would be better to implement the requested new employees over at least two years, with the hope for a better future retention rate. He indicated an addition of over 30 new employees would be a strain. Alderman B. Miller stated the City’s population and area growth has been dramatic. He commented it would be harder to catch up if the City gets behind in employees. Whereupon, Alderman Frantsvog moved to amend the motion to implement half the requested positions with the City Manager to choose the implemented positions from the ‘urgent need’ category. Motion seconded by Alderman Moen. Aldermen Frey and Lehner expressed opposition to the amendment. They stated the City needs to provide the level of service needed to support a growing community. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the amendment by Alderman Frantsvog, seconded by Alderman Moen, and failed by  September 17, 2012 the following roll call vote: ayes: Frantsvog, Knudsvig, Krabseth, M. Miller, Moen. nays: Connole, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Lehner, B. Miller, Olson, Withus. Whereupon, Alderman Krabseth moved to reduce the street improvements fund by $250,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Knudsvig. Aldermen Frey and Connole expressed their opposition to the amendment. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the amendment by Alderman Krabseth, seconded by Alderman Knudsvig and failed by the following roll call vote: ayes: Frantsvog, Knudsvig, Krabseth, M. Miller, Moen. nays: Connole, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Lehner, B. Miller, Olson, Withus. Woody Thorpe, 607 18th Avenue SW, appeared before the Council to request the City look at all options for funding. He commented the State should be able to help the City during the next legislative session. The City Manager stated the City must submit the budget to Ward County in October. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the original motion by Alderman Hatlelid, seconded by Alderman B. Miller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Connole, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Krabseth, Lehner, B. Miller, Moen, Olson, Withus. nays: Frantsvog, Knudsvig, M. Miller. Alderman Hatlelid moved that the City Council pass Ordinance No. 4617 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman B. Miller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Connole, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Krabseth, Lehner, B. Miller, Moen, Olson, Withus. nays: Frantsvog, Knudsvig, M. Miller. RESOLUTION NO. 3090 – ESTABLISHING 2013 SEWER FEES – APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3090, establishing fees pertaining to sewer rates, effective January 1, 2013. Motion seconded by Alderman B. Miller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Connole, Frey, Hatlelid, Jantzer, Krabseth, Lehner, B. Miller, Moen, Olson, Withus. nays: Frantsvog, Knudsvig, M. Miller. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Alderman B. Miller moved that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Krabseth and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: _________________________________ Lisa Jundt, City Clerk Curt Zimbelman, Mayor