City Council

January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT CITY COUNCIL – SCHEDULED MEETING – JANUARY 7, 2018 AT 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky Members Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sipma presiding and led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- DECEMBER 3, 2018 AND DECEMBER 12, 2018– APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the minutes from the December 3, 2018, Regular City Council meeting, and the December 12, 2018 Special City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. APPROVAL OF BILLS – DECEMBER 2018 – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the bills and transfers as listed for December in the amount of $6,766,319.35 as follows: A-1 EVANS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 210.00 274833 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION 60000.00 274861 ACKERMAN SURVEYING & ASSOCIATES 1857.00 275123 BURLINGTON ELECTRIC 13500.00 274862 ACME TOOLS 10.26 274835 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 379.67 274863 ACME TOOLS 766.29 275148 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 6866.77 275175 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 1482.51 275149 B2 LLP 328.70 274864 ADVENTURE DIVERS 67.50 275150 CARDINALE, FRANK 2750.00 274865 AIRSIDE SOLUTIONS 3699.52 275151 CDM SMITH 263075.00 274866 ALERT-ALL CORPORATION 3965.00 275152 CDM SMITH 217933.75 275176 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 1247.50 274837 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1503.31 274867 AMAZON/GECRB 3620.32 275156 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 439.39 275177 AMERICA'S CIVIL WAR 41.00 275157 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1373.58 275377 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 199.90 274838 CELLEBRITE USA, CORP 3700.00 275178 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 484.45 275158 CENGAGE LEARNING/GALE 242.26 274868 AMERIPRIDE 70.33 274839 CENGAGE LEARNING/GALE 50.23 275179 AMERIPRIDE 109.86 275159 CENTRAL CAB 41.00 274869 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 2780.59 274840 CHIEF SUPPLY CORPORATION 173.28 274870 ANDERSON, JANET 53.44 275160 CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON 259.05 275124 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 36135.50 274841 CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON 725.10 275378 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 25063.69 275161 CITY OF MINOT 100.00 274871 APPLE BOOKS 32.51 274842 CITY OF MINOT 119.00 275180 AQUA-PURE INC 13860.00 274843 CITY OF MINOT PENSION PLAN 549737.00 275381 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 80.53 274844 CLEMENTS, TERRY 2750.00 274872 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 52.65 275162 CLUTE OFFICE EQUIP. INC. 333.91 274873 AVIATION HISTORY 41.00 274845 COLONIAL LIFE PREMIUM PROCESSING 2598.52 274874 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC 5760.00 275163 COMPUTER STORE 149.99 274875 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 17203.34 274847 COMPUTER STORE 1439.98 275181 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 4545.32 275164 CORE & MAIN 1111.04 274876 BAKKE GRINOLDS WIEDERHOLT 215.80 274848 CORE & MAIN 9.00 275183 BARRY, TOM .00 274849 COUNTRY INN & SUITES - MINOT 100.00 274878 BARRY, TOM 55.00 275146 CPS, LTD 7090.00 275184 BATTERIES PLUS BULBS #639 86.40 274850 CROXALL, JEREMY 912.34 274880 BATTERIES PLUS BULBS #639 18.45 275165 CROXALL, JEREMY 11.00 275126 BAUER, KATHERINE 32.70 274851 CTAA 775.00 274881 BERG, MONDA 282.00 274852 CUMMINS POWER, LLC 600.00 275185 BERGER ENTERPRISES, LLC 111952.32 274854 CURT'S STARTER & ALT. SERVICE 108.75 274882 BERGER ENTERPRISES, LLC 17153.66 275167 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 147.18 274883 BERGER ENTERPRISES, LLC 73645.19 275376 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 773.27 275186 BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT 44.99 274855 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 49.00 274884 BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT 2022.94 275168 DAKOTA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LLC 625.00 274885 BIBLIOTHECA, LLC 1369.00 274856 DAKOTA SAFETY STRATEGIES 750.00 274886 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 506.79 274857 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP 501.12 274887 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 3316.19 275169 DAKOTA TRUCK & FARM 160.74 275187 BOLTON, EDWARD T 258.54 274858 DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION 29475.00 274888 BOOK SYSTEMS, INC 1720.00 275170 DAVIS, BRANDON 20.00 275188 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY 693.73 274859 DELL MARKETING L.P. 4431.50 274890 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY 402.92 275171 DELL MARKETING L.P. 1402.51 275189 BOYKO, CARLI NICOL 60.00 274860 DELTA DENTAL OF MINNESOTA 13834.94 274891 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 3780.54 275173 DEMCO 3191.49 274892  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting DEZURIK, INC 818.00 274893 JERRY'S REPAIR & ALIGNMENT 170.00 274969 DIG IT UP BACKHOE SERVICE 234261.47 274894 JOHNSON CONTROLS 195.90 274970 DISCOUNT PAPER PRODUCTS,INC 146.48 274895 JOHNSON CONTROLS 282.60 275250 DITTUS, MYLES 928.50 275127 K MART 31.47 274971 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE 1467.65 274896 KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON (BISMARCK) 29183.45 275251 DORSEY & WHITNEY 9738.83 274897 KALIX 32.19 275252 DORSEY & WHITNEY 1174.00 275190 KLIMPEL EXCAVATING, INC. 105.00 274972 DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. 3984.00 274898 KLUG, JOHN 150.00 274973 DR TRANSPORT, INC 6814.90 274899 KLUG, JOHN 44.00 275253 DXP ENTERPRISES, INC 473.00 275191 KNATTERUD, DENA 40.88 274974 DYKE, MIRANDA 27.09 274900 KUHN, TRENTON 6360.30 274975 EAPC ARCHITECTS 11109.08 275192 L-TRON CORPORATION 172.00 275254 ECOLAB 241.67 274901 LANDMARK STRUCTURES 114713.89 275255 ECOLAB 111.67 275193 LAUDENSCHLAGER, ERIK 44.99 274976 ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA 2742.82 274902 LEMAR, NEAL 50.00 274977 ELECTRIC PUMP 1040.39 274903 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 20778.24 274978 ELLINGSON, CORY 463.00 274904 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 10455.04 275258 ELM USA INC 176.20 274905 LIEBELT, JAY 554.69 275259 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANCE 326.12 274906 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 349.50 275260 EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 262.32 274907 MACA 1000.00 275261 EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 163.20 275194 MADC 30416.67 274980 ENERBASE 35214.59 274929 MAGIC CITY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY 189.00 274981 ENERBASE 35416.12 275218 MAGIC CITY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY 79.50 275262 ESRI, INC 1150.00 275382 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 18420.91 274982 ETHANOL PRODUCTS 2779.80 275219 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 31825.72 275263 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 775.09 274930 MARCO, INC 221.49 275385 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 945.65 275220 MARKETPLACE FOODS 237.95 274983 FARGO GLASS & PAINT COMPANY 189.21 274931 MARSHALL, NICHOLAS 974.00 275132 FARSTAD OIL CO 2224.45 274932 MARTISEN, DELLA & OLIVIA CHRISTMAS 5.00 274984 FASTENAL COMPANY 577.48 275221 MARY JANES FARM 29.95 274985 FASTLANE CARWASH 40.00 274933 MATERIAL TESTING 250.00 274986 FEDERAL EXPRESS 8.15 274934 MATERIAL TESTING 1622.00 275133 FEDERAL EXPRESS 47.84 275222 MATERIAL TESTING 2715.75 275264 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 406.09 274935 MDU 3975.58 275265 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 2292.56 275223 MEADOWS, CASEY 612.54 274987 FIDELITY SECURTIY LIFE 2333.51 274936 MEADOWS, CASEY 11.00 275134 FINDAWAY WORLD, LLC 424.91 274937 MEI TECHNOLOGIES 100.00 275266 FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. 886.99 274938 MENARDS 1009.67 274989 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 384.60 274939 MENARDS 636.43 275268 FIRE SAFETY USA, INC 223.17 275224 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 1666.00 274990 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 28945.00 274940 MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS 138.88 274991 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 5837.50 275227 MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC 2750.00 274992 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 1070.00 275383 MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC 999.60 275269 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 1987.50 274941 MILITARY HISTORY 41.00 274993 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 228.86 275228 MILTON YOUNG TOWERS 5.00 275270 FOLEY, JARED 66.50 274942 MINOT AUDITORIUM PETTY CASH 256.71 275271 FOLEY, JARED 154.00 275229 MINOT AUTO 1656.90 274998 FRAZIER, ERIC 52.48 275230 MINOT AUTO 731.66 275275 FRONTIER PRECISION 243.68 275231 MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 220.50 275276 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 651.38 274943 MINOT BUILDERS SUPPLY ASSOCIAITON 970.80 275135 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 1334.65 275232 MINOT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1634.09 275277 GAFFANEYS 564.60 274944 MINOT CITY AUDITOR 40.00 274999 GALLS 7752.61 274945 MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING 12500.00 275000 GALLS 1447.19 275233 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 25647.89 275001 GENERAL TRADING 261.97 274946 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 23531.07 275278 GENERAL TRADING 2842.41 275234 MINOT DAILY NEWS 53.29 275002 GERDAU AMERISTEEL 532.12 274947 MINOT DAILY NEWS 185.42 275279 GERDAU AMERISTEEL 2220.19 275235 MINOT ELECTRIC 2425.58 275003 GILLISS, SHANE 344.80 274948 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 1329.37 275386 GILLISS, SHANE 11.00 275128 MINOT LUMBER 23.20 275004 GOLDADER, GRANT 75.22 274949 MINOT PAVING 103813.63 275280 GOODMAN, DAVID 27.96 275236 MINOT PLUMBING&HEATING CO INC 421.70 275281 GRAINGER 376.00 274950 MINOT RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DIST 405.00 275282 GRAINGER 50.50 275237 MINOT STATE BASEBALL 1200.00 275283 GRAND FORKS FIRE EQUIPMENT 6242.20 274951 MINOT, CITY OF 96.71 275005 GRANITE SPRINGS CO. 91.00 275238 MINOT, CITY OF 5.65 275284 GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. 842.47 274952 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 315.00 275125 GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. 358.35 275239 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 330.00 275136 GRAYBAR 597.00 274953 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 164.74 275137 GRAYBAR 469.47 275240 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 164.74 275387 HAMPTON INN & SUITES--BISMARCK 577.00 275241 MONLEY, RANDI 6.54 275285 HANSELMAN, ANDREW 22.68 274954 MORELLI'S DISTRIBUTING INC. 452.08 275006 HARLEYS 6.99 274955 MORELLI'S DISTRIBUTING INC. 276.30 275286 HAWKINS, INC 10077.50 274956 MOREY, DEREK 1464.91 275287 HIGHT CONSTRUCTION 78480.00 274957 MOSHER, HERBERT & JOLENE 187.50 275007 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 115.80 274958 MOSTAD, JIM 550.28 275288 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 79.96 275245 MOTOROLA 39821.64 275008 HOME LIFE, INC .00 274959 MUNICODE 1671.76 275009 HOME OF ECONOMY 121.83 274960 MUUS LUMBER 136.89 275010 HOME OF ECONOMY 294.98 275246 NAGEL, THOMAS 1367.00 275388 HOMESTEADERS RESTAURANT 185.00 274961 NAPA AUTO PARTS 1223.44 275013 HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC 35852.45 275247 NAPA AUTO PARTS 1248.86 275291 IDEAL MANAGEMENT, INC 920.00 274962 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HISTORY 19.00 275014 INFOGROUP/INFO-USA MARKETING 327.00 274963 NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION 218.56 275015 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2431.93 275131 NBS CALIBRATIONS 174.00 275016 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC 290.78 274964 ND BOARD OF REGISTRATION 240.00 275292 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC 28.59 275248 ND CHILD SUPPORT 5.00 275017 INTERNATIONAL ASSN. OF 210.00 274965 ND DEPT OF HEALTH 911.00 275018 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC 409.45 274966 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 751047.52 275019 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 975.60 275249 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 11.50 275020 ISAACS, JOHN 18400.06 274967 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 11.50 275021 JEROMES COLLISION CENTER 490.00 274968 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 33.00 275022  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 18.00 275023 SOURIS BASIN PLANNING COUNCIL 1208.37 275336 ND FIRE CHIEFS ASSN 100.00 275024 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER RESOURCE 1415577.62 275070 ND FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION .00 275025 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 187.85 275140 ND FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION 50.00 275147 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 187.85 275393 ND ONE CALL, INC 226.30 275026 SOUTHEAST MUFFLER 296.60 275337 ND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS ASSN 240.00 275293 SPAULDING, PETER 212.50 275338 ND STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS 380.00 275027 SPENCER, DAVID 75.00 275339 ND STATE PLUMBING BOARD 165.00 275028 SPX CORPORATION 5875.00 275340 ND WATER USERS ASSN. 1200.00 275294 STANDING ROCK SANITATION SERVICE 41562.50 275341 NDIRF 7368.44 275029 STAPLES 850.45 275071 NDWPCC 300.00 275030 STAPLES 351.46 275342 NEOPOST USA DEPT 3689 660.00 275295 STATE WATER COMMISSION 31958.84 275072 NET TRANSCRIPTS 42.75 275031 STATE WATER COMMISSION 143923.46 275343 NET TRANSCRIPTS 294.60 275296 STEIN'S INC. 381.85 275073 NICOLAISEN, CLEO 63.06 275297 STEIN'S INC. 104.81 275344 NORTH CENTRAL RENTAL & LEASING 15810.00 275032 STEVICK BUSINESS SPECIALTIES & WEAR 584.00 275074 NORTH PRAIRIE RURAL WATER 128.86 275033 STRAIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION 275.00 275076 NORTHERN BRAKE 179.50 275298 STREICHER'S 2767.38 275077 NORTHERN PLAINS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 2890.28 275034 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 93.00 275345 NORTHERN TESTING 566.00 275299 SUNDHEIM, JUSTIN 44.00 275346 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 6803.61 275036 SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC. 37140.84 275078 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 3102.95 275300 SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC. 1433.13 275347 NYBAKKEN BODY SHOP 9231.36 275389 SUNRISE DELIVERY 212.00 275079 O'DAY EQUIP. INC. 120.42 275301 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 3674.50 275080 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 9.92 275302 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 73.48 275348 OCLC 1309.30 275303 TARGET 50.00 275081 OFFICE DEPOT 486.30 275037 TASTE OF HOME - SIMPLE & DELICIOUS 13.00 275082 OFFICE DEPOT 743.17 275304 TAXI 8000 9.00 275083 OHNSTAD TWICHELL, P.C. 600.00 275038 TAXI 8000 30.55 275394 OK AUTOMOTIVE 37.01 275039 TAXI 9000 19.45 275395 OK AUTOMOTIVE 166.54 275305 TEAM ELECTRONICS INC 103.90 275084 OLSON, JACOB 154.00 275306 TEAM LAB CHEMICAL CORP 8809.00 275085 OLSON, JASON 1540.41 275040 TEAM TORQUE INC 103.77 275086 OLSON'S TOWING 2440.00 275042 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO. 45.63 275349 OLSON'S TOWING 241.80 275307 TERNES, KEVIN 119.00 275350 OPDAHL, CAROLL 283.29 275043 THE CHEESESTEAK FACTORY 300.00 275351 OVERDRIVE 3000.00 275044 THELEN APPRAISAL & CONSULTING .00 275089 OVERHEAD DOOR CO. OF MINOT 694.00 275045 THELEN APPRAISAL & CONSULTING 25600.00 275398 OVERHEAD DOOR CO. OF MINOT 50.00 275308 THOMAS ULEBERG, DAVE & GRETTA TEETS 1983.80 275352 PEI 145.00 275309 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST PAYMENT CENTER 252.00 275353 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 824.40 275046 TITAN MACHINERY 10101.65 275090 PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 412.20 275310 TITAN MACHINERY 190.40 275354 PITNEY BOWES INC. 1284.75 275047 TOTALFUNDS 236.26 275091 PITNEY BOWES INC. 72.67 275311 TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION 2030.00 275092 PKG CONTRACTING, INC. 101798.22 275048 TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT, INC 5768.36 275355 PRAIRIE SCALE SYSTEMS, INC 1179.12 275049 TRANSUNION 158.00 275093 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 477.76 275050 TRANSUNION 25.00 275094 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 192.50 275312 TRILLION AVIATION 2000.00 275095 PREFERRED CONTROLS CORP 574.75 275313 TRINITY HEALTH 303.00 275356 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 2258.36 275051 TRINITY HOMES 532.00 275141 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 1235.83 275314 TRINITY MEDICAL GROUP 4298.25 275096 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 2534.00 275390 TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU 318.46 275142 PRO CELLULAR 69.98 275315 TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU 318.46 275399 PROCOLLECT 795.63 275316 U.S. POST OFFICE 5000.00 275357 PROFESSIONAL DISPATCH MANAGEMENT 900.00 275391 U.S. TOY COMPANY 515.96 275358 PROQUEST 154.50 275052 ULINE 2281.22 275097 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 622.00 275053 ULRICKSON, PAUL 30.34 275098 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 622.00 275392 UNIFORM CENTER 1359.98 275359 PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES 810.00 275317 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 5446.46 275099 R & R INDUSTRIES, INC 1991.73 275318 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 5306.53 275360 RAIN FOR RENT 6246.47 275319 UNITED PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 400.00 275361 RAMKOTA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 218.00 275320 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMER 11756.00 275100 RAPID FIRE PROTECTION INC 7650.00 275054 USA BLUE BOOK 440.00 275101 RASMUSSEN, WES 29.51 275055 UTILITY SYSTEMS OF AMERICA, INC 3111.50 275102 RDO EQUIPMENT 3081.90 275056 VACUUM & SEWING CENTER 119.98 275103 RDO EQUIPMENT 1486.49 275321 VALLELY, TIM 2589.50 275362 REALTIME TRANSLATIONS, INC 20.00 275057 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 30##### 121.16 275143 RECORDED BOOKS 118.79 275058 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 30##### 121.16 275400 REGENT BOOK COMPANY 17.00 275322 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -- 10### 908.72 275144 REPORTING SYSTEMS, INC 5500.00 275323 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -- 10### 908.72 275401 REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM 25908.40 275139 VERANDA 17.97 275104 RHI SUPPLY 76.63 275059 VERIZON 2439.30 275105 RHI SUPPLY 500.56 275324 VERIZON 260.86 275402 RODMAN, DAVID 556.27 275060 VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC 5142.00 275106 ROUTEMATCH SOFTWARE 20847.90 275061 VESSCO, INC 1792.10 275107 RYAN GMC 98.57 275325 VFW 150.00 275108 SAMMY'S 79.83 275062 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 1231933.62 275363 SANDUSKY, CAISEE 25.00 275063 WALLIN, STACY 818.00 275145 SANDUSKY, CAISEE 50.97 275326 WANTZ, MACEY 76.30 275109 SANITATION PRODUCTS 654.73 275327 WARD COUNTY AUDITOR 13430.00 275364 SCHATZ CROSSROADS TRUCKSTOP 12.00 275328 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 275110 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 22.95 275064 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 885.77 274834 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 558.27 275329 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 44.55 274836 SECURITY PLUS 42.00 275065 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 50.00 274877 SHARE CORPORATION 146.51 275330 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 4.87 274879 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 22.00 275066 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 11.39 274979 SHOWCASES 291.72 275067 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 39.18 275075 SHOWCASES 14.58 275331 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 13291.17 275138 SICKLER, KEVIN 48.98 275333 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 26.23 275182 SIGNS TODAY, INC 197.50 275068 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 2.81 275242 SMITH, MIKE 1722.84 275334 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 4.29 275243 SMITH, NATHAN 1120.85 275335 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 32.74 275244  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 54.55 275256 WHITESELL, STEVE 41.94 275116 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 100.36 275257 WHITESELL, STEVE 20.97 275369 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 111.27 275332 WICKLANDER-ZULAWSKI & ASSOCIATES 325.00 275117 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 10.00 275384 WILSON-MORRIS, XAVIER ANTWOINE 100.00 275404 WEBSOFT DEVELOPERS, INC 5000.00 275365 WORLD TRADE PRESS 347.30 275118 WEBSOFT DEVELOPERS, INC 5025.00 275403 XEROX CORPORATION 1418.14 275119 WESSLEN CONSTRUCTION INC 31480.78 275366 ZAKIAN, JOHN 1284.94 275120 WEST DAKOTA UTILITY SERVICES 2675.94 275111 ZIEGLER, KASSANDRA 35.81 275121 WEST OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 149.64 275112 3D SPECIALTIES INC. 6255.81 275122 WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING 155.83 275113 3D SPECIALTIES INC. 3743.00 275370 WESTLIE FORD 203.27 275114 4 IMPRINT 1046.75 275371 WESTLIE FORD 1515.19 275367 TOTAL: $6,766,319.35 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 2152.02 275115 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 2063.48 275368 CHARGE THESE FUNDS: Airport $ 26,131.42 Cemetery 3,539.58 Parking Authority 376.25 Garbage Collection 21,274.42 Landfill 30,171.00 Water/Sewer Storm Sewer Maintenance 11,885.75 Water Supply 61,993.67 Water Distribution 37,655.42 Sewer 23,643.58 Utility Billing 6,772.42 Replacement 9,013.75 Public Transportation 5,120.92 Library 6,693.83 Auditorium/Recreation 13,948.34 Total Transferred $ 258,220.35 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS AFLAC 12,717.89 BCBS 173,619.13 Federal Tax Withholding 440,348.39 State Income Tax 0 Sales and Use Tax 0 ND State Disbursement 7,393.26 Deferred Comp 16,674.10 Verendrye Electric 63,870.28 Xcel 132,850.65 MDU 26,082.46 Wells Fargo Credit Cards 202,700.42 Verizon 274.09 Credit Card Payments 11,875.15 Mass Mutual 144,887.42 Credit Card Fees 149.90 Total $1,233,443.14  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL – NOVEMBER 25, 2018 THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2018 – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the payroll for the period of November 25, 2018 through December 22, 2018 in the amount of $1,966,017.82. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None PUBLIC HEARING - TAXI LICENSE DENIAL – PAUL NKETIA – UPHELD The City Council held a public hearing to allow Paul Nketia, an applicant for a taxi license, to appeal the decision made by the Police Chief to deny the application based on the qualifications and background examination. No one appeared on behalf of the public hearing. Whereupon Alderman Jantzer moved the public hearing be closed and the decision by the Police Chief be upheld. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT – EXCEEDING NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider a special use permit to allow Kathleen Fleming and Angela Veiszer to exceed the allowed number (4) of cats and dogs at 409 12th Ave NE. No one appeared on behalf of the request. Whereupon Alderman Straight moved to close the public hearing and approve the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: Jantzer. MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor listed the following meetings and events he attended over the past month: December 4 – Radio interview with KHRT December 4 – Emcee’d Minot Association of Builders Christmas Party December 5 – Downtown Opportunities Committee December 6 – Military Affairs Committee December 6 – MSU Business class December 7 – Radio Interview with KCJB December 7 – NDDOT Vision Zero Meeting December 8 – Park/Recreation Merger meeting December 10 – Park/Recreation Merger Meeting December 12 – Meeting with BNSF Officials December 12 – MADC Executive Meeting December 15 – CP Holiday Train December 17 – Task Force 21 Meeting December 17 – MSU Holiday Party Social December 18 – Spoke to Roosevelt Elementary CLC December 18 – Mayor’s Committee On Addiction December 19 – MADC Special Meeting December 19 – Downtown Opportunities Committee December 20 – Park/Recreation Merger Meeting December 21-January 7 numerous individual meetings and discussions  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting He then reminded the public about the State of the City Student Project Challenge. The winners will be awarded at the State of the City Address. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Barry began by listing important dates for the upcoming month. The Zoning Ordinance Steering Committee meets January 9th, MADC Board Meeting is January 10th, Mayor’s Committee On Addiction meets January 10 th. There is a public meeting on 31st Ave SE Improvements on January 15th, IEDC Stakeholders Group meeting January 16 th and 23rd, Offices will be closed January 21st for Civil Rights Day, City Council meets January 22nd, MAGIC Fund meets January 25th, Legislatives Forums begin January 26th, Planning Commission meets January 28th and Renaissance Zone Board meets January 31st. He then discussed the goals that were identified for 2018 and the progress that was made throughout the year. He said a performance report is being completed and should be available to the Council by the end of the month. He mentioned the annual employee evaluations that are presently taking place. There are 329 reviews to be completed and staff is about 82% finished, which is one month ahead of schedule. Staff is in the process of completing the Legislative Position Papers to be distributed throughout the legislative session. The papers provide background information, discussion points, positions and recommendations as well as a matrix of demographics for Council members to share. He listed the eight topics that are included in the papers based on the direction from the Council. They include property tax limits, flood control funding, loan interest fund, Hub City funding, local control restrictions, workforce solutions, civil asset forfeiture, and special assessment restrictions. Mr. Barry then provided an update on Flood Control funding. He explained that the SWC included $100 million in the preliminary budget for the Minot Flood Control project. The Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project estimates were revised and now need about $600 million in additional funding. In late fall of 2018, the SWC revised their budget and reduced the amount for Minot Flood Control by $30 million in order to add $100 million more to the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion. Minot must now work with legislators to restore funding. There will be $105 million needed over the next biennium to continue anticipated progress. Reductions in funding for the Municipal Water Infrastructure fund could also affect the SW Water Tower project which is expected to be located near the new Trinity building. The City Manager provided the Council with a timeline for the Legislative session. The first month there will be a better sense of the bills being introduced. City staff and Officials need to pay close attention and be prepared to testify. February is when bills start to move to the other house from its origin. This is sometimes the best time to testify as its reaching a new audience that may have less knowledge on the background or purpose. We also get a sense of which bills may have the most support. March is when resolutions to bills have to move across the hall which will provide the last chance to state our case. April is when things are winding down and approach the 80 day limit and we see things passed as law. The session will likely not make it to day 80 as they like to retain a few days for emergencies. Once the session is complete, we’ll do an assessment of what changed and how it will affect our operations. Mr. Barry described some of the changes that are taking place regarding the City Council schedule. Moving into 2019 we have eliminated the monthly Committee of the Whole meetings and are having two Council meetings per month. This change should improve efficiency by granting more frequent approvals. He clarified however, the Council always has the option to delay, hold or table items that require more research or consideration. He then reviewed the new process for setting agendas. City staff will develop materials for the agendas 6-12 days prior to the meeting. Those materials will be due to the City Clerk 6 days prior to the meeting and will be assembled, reviewed and posted 5 days prior to the City Council meeting. This time frame should give the Council and the public enough time to review materials and meet with staff to answer questions. Since there are two meetings each month, Mr. Barry explained that reports from the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney would be provided at the first Monday meeting and the department directors will alternate presenting reports during the second meeting of the month. He then reviewed operational activities and the plan for 2019 goal setting. He explained that using the SMART strategy, he and the staff will develop Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Based goals. During 2018, there was a focus on financial goals and Employee retention so in this next year there will be more focus on Strategy, Operations, and Customers. He told the Council that he plans on holding another City Council Retreat around April/May which will focus on strategic planning. The City Manager described how the IEDC Report is being implemented. From July through October, 2018, a group of community stakeholders reviewed the report’s findings to develop and discuss an organizational structure. They identified  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Technical Teams to conduct work in specialized areas. The six Technical Teams prepared reports which are no ready to be presented during meetings taking place in January. He outlined the schedule for the meetings set for January 16 th and 23rd. Mr. Barry moved on to announce that the City has completed the second round of recruiting and interviewing for the Community Development Director position. An offer has been extended and they are waiting for acceptance. He said, if it is not accepted, the position will be re-advertised but recruiting looks optimistic in the spring. He gave a brief update on zombie homes by saying, it has been eight years since the flood and 30 properties have been identified as blighted properties. Of those 30, there are four willing sellers and two have pulled permits for renovation. The City Manager then congratulated Chief Jason Olson for 30 years of service for the City and presented his with a plaque. His milestone achievement was overlooked during the City Employee Recognition Ceremony. He concluded his report by reminding the community that the State of the City Address is taking place January 31 st. An Open House with City Departments will begin at 4:15, followed by the Mayor’s speech at 5:00 and a social hour at 6:00. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT The City Attorney submitted a written report. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT- 48 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 3215 8TH ST NE – APPROVED The Mayor stated, the abatement requests for 3215 8th Street NE, 3241 8 th Street NE, and 3343 8th Street NE are the same requests that were brought to Council during the previous meeting. A second company applied for abatement of the same properties that were already denied by the City Council. At this point, they have the opportunity to go before the County but the City has already denied the requests. Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council deny the request by Stonebridge Development Co., LLC for the 2016 property tax assessment of a 48 unit apartment complex located at 3215 8th St NE. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT FOR 3241 8TH ST NE - APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council deny the request by Stonebridge Villas II, LLC, owners of a 40 unit apartment complex at 3241 8th Street NE for the 2016 tax assessment. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT FOR 3343 8TH STREET NE – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council deny the request by Stonebridge Villas, LLC, owners of a 68 unit apartment complex located at 3343 8th St NE for the 2016 tax assessment. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT FOR 101 28TH AVENUE SE- MENARD’S (MAIN STORE) – APPROVED Kevin Ternes, the City Assessor, said, the applicant was unable to attend but submitted a letter in support of their request. The Menard’s Company has submitted abatements across the country, not only in North Dakota. He said, the information provided by the applicant was reviewed by staff but did not present strong evidence to substantiate a change in value. They used sales from previous years, from various states to support their value but the information is not comparable to this market. He said the cost approach was used but he disagrees with the information they used as far as depreciation rate. He also described the dark store theory and said, it has been studied but was not found to be true in the opinion of assessors. He said, there is still a demand for this type of building and he recommends denial of the abatement request. He compared the  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting value of this property to similar big box stores in Minot and said that the valuation Menard’s is requesting would value the property at $53 per square foot, when others are valued $80-$121 per square foot. Alderman Podrygula commented on the reuse potential of this type of building and gave examples like the MLT call center. He said, it appears to be a national business strategy by big box owners to attempt to save money. He said, he is comfortable with the City Assessor’s opinion and believes it is verified by the national perspective. Terpsihore Maras-Lindeman, a resident of Minot, came forward to speak on behalf of the abatements. She said, the assessment that she sees is extremely unfair and these companies provide jobs in Minot. She stated, $121 per square foot for Home Depot is child’s play compared to the national market which averages $150-$160 per square foot so they don’t mind overpaying in North Dakota. She then said apartment owners are overpaying and the economy is being asphyxiated by rising taxes. She claimed, according to the Assessor, Menard’s wants to leave and no one wants to buy the property. Ms. Maras- Lindeman announced that she created a committee and will initiate recall processes for the City Officials. She said, the economy is not thriving and the City’s money is held in bonds. She stated, with a recall, we can ask for federal assistance. The Mayor clarified, the City Assessor did not indicate Menard’s wants to leave. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council deny the request by Paradigm Tax Group, representing Menard, Inc for a reduction in their 2016 True and Full value from a total of $13,587,000 to $10,173,600 for 101 28th Ave, SE, Minot ND. Motion seconded by Alderman Podrygula and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT FOR 104 28TH AVE SE (DRIVE THRU-LUMBER STORAGE STRUCTURE) – APPROVED Mr. Ternes said, the information for this request was combined with the request for the main structure but they are considered two separate parcels. Menards added onto the building some years ago and even the cost to add on was more per square foot than what the City has as the value. They believe their assessment represents market value based on the information they have. He said, the Assessor’s Office tracks all sales in Minot and on average, houses and commercial properties sold for more than their assessments. He believes their models are calibrated properly and they will continue to calibrate for 2019 assessments. He added, the Minot location is one of the larger Menards buildings in North Dakota. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council deny the request by Paradigm Tax Group, representing Menard, Inc for a reduction in the 2016 True and Full Value for the drive thru storage structure from a total of $3,164,000 to $2,382,400 for 104 28th Ave SE, Minot ND. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS – APPROVED Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council ratify the following administratively approved requests. 1. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit December 8, 2018 at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall (500 University Ave West) 2. The Tap Room for a special event permit December 13, 2018 at Gourmet Chef (122 South Main Street) 3. The Grand Hotel for a special event permit December 18, 2018 at the Taube Museum of Art (2 Main Street North) 4. The Grand Hotel for a special event permit December 13, 2018 at MSU Northwest Arts Center (500 University Ave West) 5. Minot Elks Lodge #1089 to conduct a raffle March 21, 2019 at the Grand Hotel (1505 North Broadway 6. Power of 1 to conduct a raffle March 28, 2019 at Buffalo Wild Wings (3820 South Broadway) 7. Sports On Tap for a special event permit December 31, 2018 at 220 South Broadway 8. Frozen Fingers Music Association to conduct a raffle February 9, 2019 at Sleep Inn (2400 10th Street SW) 9. Ward County Employee Event Committee to conduct a raffle at the Ward County Administrative Building (225 3rd Street SE) 10. Dakota Cruisers to conduct raffles July 3, 2019 and September 14, 2019 at The Clarion Hotel (2200 East Burdick Expy) 11. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit December 31, 2018 at 110 1 st Street SE  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting 12. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit January 4, 2019 through January 14, 2019 at Mouse River Players (115 1 st Street SE) 13. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit February 2, 2019 at 500 University Ave West 14. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit March 2, 2019 at 500 University Ave West 15. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit April 27, 2019 at 500 University Ave West 16. The Grand Hotel for a special event permit December 17, 2018 at 500 University Ave West 17. Elevation for a special event permit January 11, 2019 at General Equipment (905 20 th Ave SE) 18. Greater Minot Zoological Society dba Minot Zoo Crew to conduct a raffle February 10, 2019 at Roosevelt Park Zoo (1219 Burdick Expy East) 19. Minot Wolves Girls Hockey to conduct raffles throughout the season at MAYSA Arena (2501 Burdick Expy West) Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5334 - AMEND THE 2018 ANNUAL BUDGET - PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS (AIR071) – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5334 on second reading to amend the 2018 annual budget to increase the Airport landside maintenance and capital expense accounts for parking lot improvements and rental car relocation. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Straight moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5334 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5337- TRANSIT BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR ROUTEMATCH UPGRADE (BUS034) P4430 – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5337 on second reading to amend the 2018 annual budget to increase the bus capital equipment expenditures and revenue and decrease the bus expenditures and revenue for upgrade to current Routematch Automatic Voice Announcement system and WiFi capabilities. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Straight moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5337 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. FINAL PAYMENT – PUPPY DOG SEWER PHASE 6 (PROJECT NUMBER 3020.5) – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council approve the final payment in the amount of $3,111.50 to be paid to Utility Systems of America for the Puppy Dog Sewer Phase 6 project. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. PARKING LOT PROJECT FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR (AIR071) – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council approve the final payment to Minot Paving Co. in the amount of $14,323.87 for work completed on the Parking Lot Improvement project; and authorize Rick Feltner, Airport Director, to sign applicable Final Payment documentation. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none.  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting 2018 STREET PATCHING FINAL PAYMENT (4309) – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council approve final payment in the amount of $69,389.17 to be paid to Keller Paving & Landscaping, Inc. for the 2018 Street Patching project. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. SECURITY SYSTEM SUPPORT AGREEMENT – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council approve the annual support agreement with MEI/Parsons Technologies for the Airport’s security system; and authorize the Airport Director to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. EXPANSION OF SERVICE AREA FOR LIQUOR LICENSE AT AIRPORT – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council approve the expanded service area for alcoholic beverages served by the airport restaurant owned and operated by Oakwells Commuter Rail, LLC and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight. Alderman Straight mentioned the dip in revenue from the restaurant that was identified in the Airport Director’s monthly report. He said, the expansion should help improve their sales. Alderman Podrygula said, he understands there is an issue with the amount of room available in the current restaurant area but raised concerns that expanding the premises might make people uncomfortable. He also cited concerns about controlling underage drinking in the extended area. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Olson, seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5339 - AMEND THE 2018 ANNUAL BUDGET – COMPOST SITE CAMERAS – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5339 on first reading to amend the 2018 Sanitation Department budget for the purchase of cameras for the compost sites. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson. Alderman Podrygula said he was unaware there were already cameras placed at these locations and was concerned about privacy. He suggested signage be posted at the locations to make citizens aware that the area was monitored by cameras. Alderman Jantzer expressed an opposite opinion by saying, if you are in a commercial area, you are likely on camera whether you are aware of it or not. Law enforcement is better able to assist in situations where surveillance is present. Alderman Wolsky asked the Assistant Public Works Director if he has concerns about improper dumping at the compost sites. Mr. Sorenson said, the cameras are primarily used to determine when a site needs to be emptied but as a secondary benefit, it helps identify issues from improper dumping. The cameras cannot typically identify license plate numbers because they are not in high definition but they have identified features on vehicles that have led to identification and resolution of issues. He said, signage might be an added deterrent for abusers. Alderman Podrygula moved to amend the motion to direct staff to install signage at the compost locations to make citizens aware they are under surveillance. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. Alderman Straight commented that he would like to see more cameras used in order to identify individuals who misuse the compost sites. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Jantzer, seconded by Alderman Olson as amended and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none.  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting ORDINANCE NO. 5340 - ENGINEERING STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF 12TH ST SW AND 17TH AVE SW – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5340 on first reading modifying the 12th Street SW approach to stop control at the intersection of 17th Avenue SW. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5340 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5341 - ENGINEERING STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF 6TH ST SW AND 18TH AVE SW – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5341 on first reading modifying the 6th Street SW approach to stop control at the intersection of 18th Avenue SW. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Podrygula said, he is impressed by the analysis that was done by the Traffic Engineer. He added, it would be interesting to see additional data to be proactive rather than reactive in these situations. He explained that the data comes from the State and is easily accessible so he would like to see a list of dangerous intersections that could be analyzed as well. He was encouraged to see data driven decisions put in place. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5341 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. AMEND CONTRACT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 3 REMODEL – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council approve the amended contract with EAPC for the Fire Station 3 Remodel that reflects the changes necessary to comply with the federal guidelines within the City of Minot procurement checklist and authorize the Mayor to sign the amended contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. USGS WATER MONITORING AGREEMENT 2019 – APPROVED Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council approve the standard joint funding agreement with the USGS for operation of two (2) water quality gauges on the Souris River and authorize the Mayor and Public Works Director to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner. Alderman Wolsky said, the more information we have regarding the river is a benefit, not only to Minot but to the region as well. He commented that Minot is providing funding that benefits the overall operation and wondered if other funding sources could be considered. He stated, in this circumstance, funding is coming from the water plant budget which is a regional service based revenue Mayor Sipma pointed out how important it was for the accuracy of forecasting flood elevations in 2011. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Wolsky, seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. WARD COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council receive and file the Hazard Mitigation Plan Annual Progress Report and authorize the Mayor to sign the CRS annual recertification form. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none.  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting P# 3529.04 MAPLE DIVERSION – FEASIBILITY STUDY – CHIEFS REPORT – APPROVED Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council concur/approve of the draft Chief’s report for the feasibility study identifying the Maple Diversion MI-4 as the portion of the MREFPP with a Federal Interest. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight. Alderman Wolsky commended Ryan Ackerman and Dan Jonasson for their work with the Souris River Joint Board. They are working hard to obtain funding and he said he hopes they can secure an appropriation from the Federal government. This marks a significant milestone. Alderman Wolsky also pointed out, there is $457,000 included in the agreement as an annual estimated cost for maintenance and repairs, which needs to be acknowledged as planning moves forward. The Council agreed, those are significant costs to consider. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Wolsky, seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. CARDIAC READY COMMUNITY SUPPORT LETTER – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass a motion approving a letter of support for the Cardiac Ready Community Program in Minot. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner. Alderman Jantzer explained, Mr. Kutch from Trinity communicated that this program will identify Minot as a Cardiac Ready Community. As leaders in the community, they will be able to respond in emergency situations. He said, it is a worthwhile effort undertaken by Trinity and cooperation with the Fire Chief. The City is not being asked for money, only moral support and a willingness to participate in training. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Jantzer seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. WARD COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council adopt the Ward County Emergency Operations Plan. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. PARKS AND RECREATION MERGER – APPROVED Mayor Sipma stated, in July, 2018, the City Council appointed a Committee to formally discuss merging the Recreation Department and the Park District and to bring a recommendation to the City Council. After several meetings, the Committee would like direction from the Council on how to proceed. Executive Parks Director, Ron Merritt, then gave a presentation outlining the mission, goals and objectives of the merger. Alderman Podrygula listed several comments relating to the merger. He said, the consolidation seems logical and appropriate but he would have preferred to see the Park District under the organization of the City. He continued by saying, he was glad to see the committee recognizing issues that were not discussed before. He mentioned that quality of life is more than just recreational activities and competitive sports and he appreciated that Mr. Merritt mentioned all levels of activity and accessibility in his presentation. He was impressed to see the committee be realistic and reasonable with their goals but reminded them to be careful to distinguish wants from needs. He then gave some suggestions to the Park Board, for example, create more transparency on their website. After searching the site, he was unable to find detailed minutes from meetings or contact information for Park Board members. He also encouraged the Park Board to be fiscally responsible. Although they emphasize that they don’t have to compete with other departments for funding in their budget, the overall tax base is one pool of money so there needs to be more planning between all taxing entities. Alderman Straight announced that Park Board meetings are the third Tuesday of every month and he encouraged the public to attend. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council direct staff to move forward by drafting the lease agreements and joint powers agreement necessary to merge the Recreation Department with the Park District.  January 7, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT MATCHING DOLLARS The Finance Director stated, at the last City Council meeting, he provided an update on the matching requirements for the Magic City Discovery Center. He now had information on the two other organizations required to provide matching funds to receive Community Development Grant dollars. Both, the Park District and Minot State University have met the matching requirements and have submitted their documentation. Alderman Straight requested the Finance Director provide an update during the next meeting regarding the amount of funding left in the Community Development fund. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________ APPROVED: _______________________________ Kelly Matalka, City Clerk Shaun Sipma, Mayor