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May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT CITY COUNCIL – SCHEDULED MEETING – MAY 6, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky Members Absent: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sipma and Mayor For A Day Winner, Caroline Maytan led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Jim Marsh, of Scottsdale Arizona, spoke to the Council about an issue with his development on North Hill. He said, he’s a Minot native and has invested about $2 million into the development. He has spoken to the Engineering Department and reached out to the Council for them to consider removing a portion of a median on 36th Avenue NW. He explained that the median is blocking traffic from entering the location and is preventing him from marketing the property. He said, he wants to do a project but the median is holding them back. He suggested the Council allow him to make a cut in the median to create a queue for cars to enter. He then said, if it creates a problem, he will reinstall the median at no cost to the City. He emphasized his willingness to work with the Engineering Department to make the cut as aesthetic and functional as possible. Stephen Joersz, the City Traffic Engineer, explained the background and necessity of the median. He showed a graph demonstrating access compared to management. He said, they try to get access onto the collectors and increase mobility on major arterials. He showed a diagram of Highway 83, which is the major arterial and should have bigger access space. He stated, the Green Book, which is the manual for road design, says there should be a minimum offset of 150’ but is currently only 80’. What the median does is allows it to get closer to the 150’ minimum for proper signage and proper storage length. The Green Book says you can go shorter than 150’ but offers restrictions such as the median which doesn’t allow queuing to back up along with other issues. The plans that were approved for the area include an access easement between lots 3 & 4. The idea is to go past the median and enter the properties at that location. One solution that was suggested is to have the median cut and place “Stop Here on Red” signs. Mr. Joersz stated, the option is a little unorthodox and from a traffic engineer’s perspective, could create driver confusion and increases the likelihood of right-angle crashes by creating a false stop. He listed his concerns including, the potential for eastbound queueing to turn onto the frontage road, the false westbound stop increasing crash potential, and the problems that arise when the median needs to be put back in. Alderman Straight asked about the width of 36th Avenue and if that has an effect on the issue. Mr. Joersz responded by saying, the road geometry doesn’t exist to put a turning line because the median is so narrow. If it was wider, there could be potential but it would be tight. Upon questioning by Alderman Jantzer about a traffic study, Mr. Joersz stated, there was a study done by Moore Engineering in 2015 which counted traffic on 36th Avenue NW. He said, that count has over 100 cars going through the intersection every fifteen minutes. Alderman Olson asked for the Traffic Engineer’s opinion on whether the median would need to be put back in at a later time if businesses moved in and traffic increased. Mr. Joersz responded by saying, if a traffic study was done by a potential business, which is usually the case, any traffic engineer would put the median back in, mainly for the safety aspect. Mr. Marsh came forward to respond to the Traffic Engineer’s comments. He said, there is no way that many cars are passing through in one day. He said, if there are established businesses there, people will get used to getting in and out. His hurdle is trying to attract users into the space. He said, the few hundred people who live in the nearby development will drive there every day and know where to stop. He also explained that the signs alerting to “Stop Here on Red” are found all over the country and are commonly used for access to frontage roads. Upon questioning by Alderman Jantzer, Mr. Marsh clarified his request. Mr. Marsh said, he would like to meet with Engineering to be able to make a cut on the western edge of the frontage and take it to the east of the frontage to create a large enough area to access the frontage road and allow people to get into the project.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting The City Engineer, Lance Meyer, explained to the Council that the median would have to go back in at some point. Every project in Minot where frontage roads are encountered has installed a median. He said, 37th Avenue, 31st Avenue, 20th Avenue, 36th Avenue all have medians. All traffic engineering professionals are going to recommend them. He said, frontage roads are a thing of the past and are not built with highway projects anymore. The City built a safe intersection and in their opinion, removing the median would make it less safe. The property is platted such that the common access is built between the lots to give a circular route in and out of the development and can get to the signal with safe access onto U.S. 83. Mayor Sipma said, he will meet with the Engineering Department and reach out to Mr. Marsh for further discussion. Alderman Wolsky said, he would like to set a date to get back to Mr. Marsh. The Mayor, City Engineer and Mr. Marsh settled on June 15th. Ricky Belgarde, of 6th Street SW, came forward to speak on behalf of disadvantaged citizens and the poor. He said, they have been left behind but they have rights just like anyone else. He spoke about the cost of food stamps and medical needs. He also mentioned representatives on the Reservation and leaders who abuse their power. PUBLIC HEARING- BUILDING RELOCATION 609 7TH STREET SE – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider a request from Matthew Yale to relocate a single-family home from 1018 6th Avenue SW, also known as Kittelsons S/D West 50’ Lot 7, to 609 7th Street SE, Minot, also known as Dedricks First Addition Lot 3 Block 2, subject to the following conditions: 1. A ten-thousand-dollar completion bond must be posted with the City of Minot prior to issuance of any permits for this work. 2. Application and approval of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building permits for all new proposed construction. 3. Coordinate all relocation activities with public utilities and traffic authorities. 4. An approved foundation design in compliance with City of Minot building codes. 5. If required: plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems must be brought into compliance with current code requirements of the City of Minot. 6. All work at the new location must be in compliance with City of Minot building codes and zoning ordinances. 7. The exterior of the structure must be one consistent color arrangement of colors after relocation. 8. The property must be provided with proper site drainage, and must be landscaped in a manner similar to surrounding properties. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council close the public hearing and approve the request. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Sipma listed the following meetings and events he attended over the past month: April 2nd – Steering Committee April 4th – Military Affairs Committee April 6th – Military Ball at Grand Hotel April 9th – Retaining Wall Committee, IEDC Steering Committee, Board of Equalization at City Hall April 10th – Senate Bill 2275 Lobby Effort in Bismarck April 12th – Presentation to North Plains Elementary 5th grade about the 2011 flood April 15th – Minot Area Council for International Visitors Meeting with Maureen Hurley from Maine. April 16th – Army Corps of Engineers Chief Visit with Senator Hoeven and numerous other Federal Agencies April 18th – MADC Monthly Board Meeting April 24th – DBPA Luncheon Update Meeting April 25th – Visit Minot’s Annual Meeting April 25th – IEDC Steering Committee April 25th - 38th Annual Air Force Association Award Banquet at MAFB ~ Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray, Retired April 26th – State Rotary Convention Welcome April 27th Magic City Figure Skating Night at the Oscars Fundraiser  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting April 29th – Flood Home Acquisition Closing May 1st – KMOT Best of the Class Speech May 2nd – Military Affairs Committee at MAFB May 2nd – National Active & Retired Federal Employee Conference Welcome May 2nd – Preliminary City Budget Workshop May 3 – KCJB Radio Interview May 3rd – Global Leadership Summit Lunch May 3rd – Int’l Roundup ND Tour Dinner with International Tourism Visitors May 4th – Bowlapalooza ~ MC United Way Fundraiser at North Hill Bowl He also attended over 30 individual meetings and handled numerous calls and emails. Caroline Maytan, the winner of the Mayor for the day writing challenge, gave a summary of their activities. She said, they first met with the City Finance Director for a Financial Review Update. They took a tour of the Broadway Pump Station Construction. They also toured the Airport where they signed a lease and learned the differences and the benefits of the new Airport compared to the old one. They toured Fire Station 3 and conducted a ribbon cutting for the recent remodel. Then they prepared for the City Council meeting. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the following Mayoral appointments: Planning Commission Kelly Barnett with a term to expire June, 2023 Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION: MAY AS BUILDING SAFETY MONTH City of Minot Mayor Proclaims May as Building Safety Month WHEREAS, the United State of America and many other countries will celebrate May as Building Safety Month for the 39th year; and, WHEREAS, Building Safety Month raises awareness of critical safety issues, from structural to fire prevention, plumbing and mechanical systems, and energy efficiency; and, WHEREAS, building codes save lives by incorporating the latest technology and providing the safest structures possible for our families and communities; and, WHEREAS, the City of Minot’s inspection department has adopted codes such as the International Building Code and the International Residential Code since 1975; and, WHEREAS, topics of discussion for the five weeks of Building Safety Month include Preparing for Disasters, Ensuring a Safer Future Through Training and Education, Securing Clean, Abundant Water for All Communities, Construction Professionals and Homeowners: Partners in Safety, and Innovations in Building Safety; NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Shaun Sipma, Mayor of the City of Minot, hereby proclaim May 2019 as Building Safety Month in Minot, and encourage all citizens to support or participate in local activities during Building Safety Month that include building seminars at the Minot Public Library, electrical seminar with students at the Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center, and recognize that building codes and building inspectors play a critical role in providing safety and security to community members. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION: MAY 5-11 AS MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK WHEREAS, the office of the municipal clerk, a time-honored and vital part of local government, exists throughout the world; and,  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting WHEREAS, the office of municipal clerk is the oldest among public servants; and, WHEREAS, the office of municipal clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels; and, WHEREAS, municipal clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and WHEREAS, the municipal clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and WHEREAS, municipal clerks strive to improve the administration of their office through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops, and the annual meetings of their state, national, and international professional organizations; NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Shaun Sipma, Mayor of the City of Minot, hereby designate the week of May 5-11 as Municipal Clerks Week, and extend appreciation to our municipal clerk, Kelly Matalka, and to all municipal clerks for the vital services they perform and for their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION: MAY 19-25 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of Minot; and, WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in Minot to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and, WHEREAS, the year 2019 marks the 59th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association; NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Shaun Sipma, Mayor of the City of Minot, hereby designate the week May 19-25, 2019, as National Public Works Week; I urge all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT The City Manager began by listing upcoming meeting dates including Town Hall Meeting on May 8th, Fire Station Open House May 9th, Wings For All event at Minot Airport May 11th, Mayor and City Manager Norway trip May 13-25 City Council May 20th, Public Works Open House May 22nd, Planning Commission May 28th, and the NDLC review of the 2019 Legislative Session May 30th. He reminded the public that City Offices will be closed May 27th for Memorial Day. He mentioned the Preliminary Budget Workshop that took place May 2nd and said the presentation is available on the City’s YouTube page for anyone who would like to watch it. The Town Hall Meeting taking place May 8th will be at Perkett Elementary School. It is the first of the series and will include an open house from 6:00-6:30 followed by presentations and open discussion. Mr. Barry briefly mentioned the 2019 Legislative Session by saying it was a 76-day session where they encountered wins and a couple losses. He said that he explained the details of the session during the budget workshop which can be accessed on the website and in the video.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting He spoke about the signing of the Chief’s report for the Flood Protection Project. This step advances the Maple Diversion to Congress for consideration. Now, we’ll work to encourage Congress to appropriate the funds for the project, which is about $87 Million. The City Manager continued with an update on NDR projects. He said, the Gathering Space is moving along, although, more slowly than many had hoped. He explained that it is a voluntary acquisition process so we can’t require people to respond or to respond in a certain period of time. There are three parcels which we are actively negotiating, two parcels have rejected the initial offer and are awaiting counter offers and one parcel, a narrow alleyway, has reached an agreement. We are also in negotiations with Canadian Pacific to purchase a small parcel. The City Hall project is progressing nicely and is currently undergoing a space analysis. More data is necessary to get a better sense of what exactly the project will shape into. The Center for Technical Education has begun meeting again after nearly a year of waiting for the City Hall waiver. The CTE was a project slated for $8 million in funding before the City was asked to reduce the allocation. The amount for the project was reduced to $1.5 million, making the project almost unattainable. He said, we have been trying to find a way to combine the CTE with the City Hall project. Meetings have taken place with MSU, Dakota College and Minot Public to explore additional leverage. The Walders Street property has been bid four times without receiving any offers. Staff is recommending the Council grant authorization to demolish the property. He emphasized to the community, since it is a very visible piece of property, that the City has tried to sell it but has been unsuccessful. He updated the Council on the progress of the IEDC findings. He said, the Steering Committee continues to meet. The One Brand Committee is moving forward and is requesting MAGIC Fund dollars to hire a consultant. The next meeting of the IEDC Stakeholders will be June 17th at the Auditorium at 9:00 am. Mr. Barry described the efforts toward a Community Engagement Strategy. He said, a community focus group was created and held their first meeting last week. There will be one or two more meetings in order to gather community guidance and honest assessment of the City’s engagement practices and how to improve. Afterwards, a full strategy will be formed and presented to the Council. He showed a list of construction updates going on throughout the season consisting of: New sidewalks in Washington Elementary neighborhood; done before school starts in Fall, Crosswalk improvements on Burdick near Zoo/Corbett Field, and on 3rd St near Courthouse, NDDOT: Continuation of Hwy 83 Bypass four-lane project: entire construction season, Reconstruction of 2nd St SE, near Kmart, Mill and overlay of 30th Ave NW, Sealing, patching, curb & gutter in various locations, Water main replacements in 6 neighborhoods, and SWIF repairs, maintenance on existing levee system. The City Manager then announced that the Downtown Infrastructure Improvements project was awarded the APWA Public Works Project of the Year in the category of Historical Restoration/Preservation. He said, it is the fifth major award for the project but the first National award. At this point, there were technical difficulties with the presentation so Mr. Barry opened the floor to questions until the issues could be resolved. Alderman Straight asked about the Gathering Space and expressed his frustration that it isn’t moving forward. He said, as the liaison of the project, he would like to be included in the negotiations. Mr. Barry explained that at some point, if we cannot negotiate a price for a property, we will need to move on to an alternate location. The owners can hold out but we cannot move forward with any purchase until all owners are in agreement. Mayor Sipma stated, the HUD rules are clear but he is a little concerned because the deadline to use NDR funds is September 30, 2022. He suggested Alderman Straight reach out to Mr. Zakian and Mr. Barry to be more involved. Alderman Pitner asked about the timeframe for the project once the entire site accepts the City’s offers. Mr. Barry said, once the properties are acquired, environmental studies can take place. There is a linear process laid out by HUD which must be completed. He continued by saying, the City can start on designs for the Gathering Space but would have to use City funds, not NDR dollars. It would make sense to own the property before committing to a design. Alderman Pitner said, it would be wise to put a deadline on this site. He clarified that it does not need to be decided tonight but staff can evaluate and bring a recommendation back to the Council possibly in June.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting The City Manager suggested the Gathering Space Committee to meet and propose options for the Council. He said, if it doesn’t work at this particular site, it will take time to move forward with another site. Mayor Sipma directed Alderman Straight to reconvene the Gathering Space Committee. Alderman Straight expressed his frustration that the committee has been discussing the project for three years already and have nothing to show for it. He said, he wants to do better and they need to have clear goals laid out. Alderman Wolsky stated, he is uncomfortable with imposing a deadline because it opens the door for a Plan B. He said, it is important to develop contingencies if there is a road block with a single property and there should be options to work with a combination of the remaining properties willing to sell. He said, he is committed to this location and if certain property owners hold out, the project could be done without those properties. He said, there have been murmurs amongst the community that it was the City’s intention all along to move onto a different location. Mr. Barry stated, he is insulted that Alderman Wolsky would assume that is the City’s intention. He explained that staff is working harder than anyone to move this project forward. He reminded the Council that we cannot force anyone to sell their property for this project. He explained that if they want to use City funds, they can do so and offer whatever price they want providing the owners are willing to sell. As long as they are using Federal funding, they must follow the guidelines. There are restrictions on how much can be offered to a property owner based on the cost benefit ratios established by HUD. He emphasized that it is not City staff that is trying to use another project site. He also commented that the Gathering Space was the lowest ranked project in the NDR application as determined by HUD. Alderman Wolsky said, he did not mean to offend but expressed that the frustration is out there and he wanted to acknowledge that. He said, he wants to see the project succeed in this location. Mayor Sipma said, at some point they have to be okay with moving forward with a different site. The reality is, if they can’t purchase the entire site, they need to move on. They cannot mix and match locations. He said, he wants the project to succeed but it is realistic to be prepared for one of the alternatives. Alderman Pitner commented that the City would be backed into a non-negotiable position if they wait too long to move the project forward. The City cannot pay an individual whatever they want, we have to pay what it’s worth. They need to be realistic and diligent with the funds we were awarded. The City Manager then continued with his presentation. He briefly mentioned Building Safety Month and the Public Works Open House. He also mentioned the Sister City Summit May 13-25. He concluded by mentioning the Carnegie Building Reconstruction, which should be completed this summer. The renovation removed the corner of the building and construction of the new corner is underway. He said they are excited to have the project completed. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT The City Attorney submitted a written report. SUBDIVISION OF COUNTRYSIDE VILLAS 6TH ADDITION – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve an application by Kevin Frederick, represented by Norman Sollid, to replat Countryside Villas Third Addition, Lot 24 and Sublot B of Lot 23, into a one-lot subdivision to be known as Countryside Villas 6th Addition. This property is located at 6201 24th Avenue SE. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. RESOLUTION NO. 3617 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SELF-STORAGE UNITS AT NORTHERN PLAINS ENERGY PARK ADDITION, LOTS 7, 8, & 9, BLOCK 3 – APPROVED  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner moved the City Council adopt resolution no. 3617 approving an application by Meadow Lark Holdings, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for self-storage units on Northern Plains Energy Park Addition, Lots 7, 8 & 9, Block 3 subject to the following conditions: a) Units are to be used for cold storage only. b) Units are not to be used for retail sales or services, auto repair, or any commercial activity. c) No human habitation of the units. d) The twenty-foot wide buffer yard including the existing conifer trees along the south property line shall be preserved as a bufferyard. No pavement, or storage of any items or materials is allowed in the twenty-foot wide buffer strip. e) Thirteen (13) Street trees are required as shown on the Site Plan. These trees shall be deciduous canopy tree species a minimum size of one and one-half (1 ½) caliper inches. f) The proposed buildings shall be constructed as agreed upon with faux-brick wainscoting on the corners along the streets extending ten (10) feet in either direction from the corner, then horizontal metal wainscoting of the same height as the faux brick between the areas of faux-brick for facades facing the street(s). The remainder of the siding shall be vertical metal panels of earth tone color with contrasting accent colors at the corners, for the roof, and for the horizontal metal wainscot. g) Solid fencing a minimum of six (6) feet in height and of complementary color to the buildings shall be erected in areas between the buildings to provide screening of the interior of the site from the view of the public street. h) No overhead doors shall face the street(s). i) Access to the site shall be through privately owned property abutting to the west. No curb cuts on either street are requested. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. SUBDIVISION OF RAMSTAD HEIGHTS ADDITION – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve an application by Bakken Development Group Minot I, LLC to subdivide Statesboro Addition Lots 4A through 9B, to be known as Ramstad Heights Addition subject to the following conditions: a) Abandoned utility services must be capped at the utility mains in 15 Street NW. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. SUBDIVISION OF RAMSTAD HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve an application by the Bakken Development Group Minot I, LLC to subdivide Statesboro Addition Lots 12A through 15B to be known as Ramstad Heights Addition 2nd Addition. subject to the following conditions: a) Abandoned utility services must be capped at the utility mains in 15 Street NW. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. SUBDIVISION OF TERRACE HEIGHTS 16TH ADDITION – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve an application by Wade D. Christianson to replat Terrace Heights 15th Addition, Lot 1 & Lot 2 to be known as Terrace Heights 16th Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. AMEND RESOLUTION 3606 ADJUSTING THE MEETING TIME OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO 5:30 PM – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council amend resolution no. 3606 adjusting the meeting time of Planning Commission from 6:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5376 - TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE MINOT ZONING CODE – DOWNTOWN SIGNS – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5376 on first reading to adopt changes to Chapter 22, Signage Regulations, Section 22-9, Signage Permitted within the C3 District to amend the allowable location and size of wall signs on certain eligible properties in the Central Business District. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5376 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. 5377 - TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE MINOT ZONING CODE – ARTIFICIAL TURF – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5377 on first reading to adopt the amendments made to Chapter 2, Definitions and Chapter 24, Landscaping, of the Minot Zoning Ordinance, amending Section 24-3, General Requirements, to allow artificial turf to be used in the City of Minot and its jurisdiction with specific restrictions. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Wolsky described some background on the discussion relating to artificial turf. He said, the Zoning ordinance Steering Committee debated the issue, specifically concerning artificial turf in residential areas. Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5377 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. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 5378 - CHANGE THE ZONE FROM C2 TO RM ON GOHEENS ADDITION, LOT 6, BLOCK 3 – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Scott and Marcia Julson to change the zone from C2 (General Commercial District) to RM (Medium Density Residential District) on Goheens Addition, Lot 6, Block 3. This property is located at 2017 3rd Street NW. No one appeared on behalf of the public hearing. Alderman Jantzer moved to close the public hearing and place and pass ordinance no. 5378 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. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 5379 - CHANGE THE ZONE FROM R4 TO R1S ON RAMSTAD HEIGHTS ADDITION – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Bakken Development Group I, LLC to change the zone from R4 (Planned Residential District) to R1S (Single-Family Residential District with Small Lot Size Flexibility) on Ramstad Heights Addition. This property is located at 3213-3315 15th Street NW. No one appeared on behalf of the public hearing. Alderman Straight moved to close the public hearing and place and pass ordinance no. 5379 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. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. 5380 - CHANGE THE ZONE FROM R4 TO R1S ON RAMSTAD HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Bakken Development Group I, LLC to change the zone from R4 (Planned Residential District) to R1S (Single-Family Residential District with Small Lot Size Flexibility) on Ramstad Heights 2nd Addition. This property is located at 3407-3421 15th Street NW. No one appeared on behalf of the public hearing.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner moved to close the public hearing and place and pass ordinance no. 5380 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- APRIL 15, 2019 – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the minutes of the April 15, 2019 regular City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. APPROVAL OF BILLS – APRIL 2019 – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the bills and transfers as listed for April in the amount of $2.645.492.01 as follows: A-1 EVANS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 125.00 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 214.69 276873 1000327 AAAE 735.00 AT&T 4304.10 1000316 1000329 ACME TOOLS 227.45 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 2367.34 276680 1000330 ACME TOOLS 704.95 BAKKE GRINOLDS WIEDERHOLT 6574.89 276874 276887 ACME TOOLS 138.95 BARRY, TOM 152.20 1000317 276691 ADAPCO, INC 2188.00 BARRY, TOM 20.00 276875 276888 ADOBE SYSTEMS INC. 29.99 BARRY, TOM 300.00 1000318 277088 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 253.45 BATTERIES PLUS BULBS #639 116.82 276681 1000331 ADVANCED FIRST AID INC 598.00 BAUER, KATHERINE 27.84 276876 276692 AIRPORT LIGHTING COMPANY 667.10 BEHRENS, JEFF 60.50 276877 276694 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 36.00 BERG, MONDA 282.00 276682 276695 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 24.00 BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT 1414.87 277053 1000332 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 894.00 BISHOP RYAN HIGH SCHOOL 1000.00 1000319 276696 ALLEGIANT AIR 10.00 BLACKBURN MANUFACTURING COMPANY 839.02 1000320 1000333 AMANO MCGANN, INC 526.45 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 108.21 276878 276697 AMAZON.COM 1187.75 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 120.00 1000322 277054 AMAZON/GECRB 1358.41 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 182.11 276684 1000334 AMAZON/GECRB 926.32 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY 1087.66 276880 276698 AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE GROUP 34.08 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY 428.90 276685 1000335 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSN. 550.00 BOWLES, AARON B 137.50 1000323 276889 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 4507.11 BRANDT, KELLY 18.00 276686 276890 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 32.34 BRATRSOVSKY, LLOYD 50.00 1000324 276891 AMERIPRIDE 124.88 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 1097.55 276687 276860 AMERIPRIDE 127.38 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 35.00 276881 1000336 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 2473.40 BRUNER, KRISTOPHER 15.00 276688 276892 ANDERSON, JANET 255.90 BUDGET MUSIC & VIDEO 251.46 276883 1000337 ANDRYSIAK, RICHARD 156.50 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 5568.43 276884 276699 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 36710.17 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 1526.48 276885 276893 APH/AUTO VALUE 117.00 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 142.16 276689 277055 APH/AUTO VALUE 32.00 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 1436.19 276886 1000338 APPLE BOOKS 2412.91 C.A. PIERSON LAW P.C. 6000.00 1000325 276700 APPRAISAL INSTITUTE 226.00 C&C PLUMBING AND HEATING 127.50 1000326 276701 AQUA-PURE INC 32806.08 CAROLINA SOFTWARE 250.00 276690 276894  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting CARSWELL, PAMELA 176.41 276895 FLANAGAN, MITCHELL 126.20 276944 CDM SMITH 251572.50 277057 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 1987.50 276754 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 58.81 276702 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 1987.50 277062 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 1390.11 1000339 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 4.50 1000369 CENEX 5.00 276896 FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL COMPANY 453.70 276945 CENGAGE LEARNING/GALE 29.24 276703 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS 249.00 1000370 CENGAGE LEARNING/GALE 2791.77 276897 FUSION AUTOMATION INC 2780.00 276946 CENTRAL MACHINING&PUMP REPAIR 2784.22 276704 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 99.02 276755 CHADWICK ELECTRIC LLC 494.90 276705 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 231.59 276947 CHIEF/LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY 110.39 276706 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 968.28 1000371 CHIEF/LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY 52.99 1000340 GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS 5200.00 277063 CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON 277.09 276861 GENERAL TRADING 427.24 276757 CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON 277.09 277058 GENERAL TRADING 255.02 276948 CIRCLE SANITATION 312.00 276707 GENERAL TRADING 745.55 1000372 CITY LAUNDRY 13.98 1000341 GERDAU AMERISTEEL 438.40 276758 CLUTE OFFICE EQUIP. INC. 117.56 276708 GERDAU AMERISTEEL 7.04 276949 COLE PAPERS INC. 8245.95 1000342 GOETTLE, SHANE C 7500.00 276759 COLONIAL LIFE PREMIUM PROCESSING 2782.44 276709 GOLDADER, GRANT 159.50 276760 COMPUTER STORE 29.99 1000343 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT 8.45 276950 COOKIES FOR YOU 900.00 276711 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT COMPANY 13048.48 277064 CORE & MAIN 2771.43 1000344 GRAINGER 234.65 1000373 CPS, LTD 112.50 276712 GRANITE SPRINGS CO. 91.00 276761 CPS, LTD 36315.00 276898 GRANITE SPRINGS CO. 47.50 1000374 CRAFT BUILDERS, INC 40194.90 276899 GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. 2116.86 1000375 CREATIVE PRINTING 431.00 276713 GRAYBAR 534.06 276951 CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING 108.04 1000345 GRAYBAR 677.20 1000376 CUMMINS POWER, LLC 537.28 276714 GREAT PLAINS TECHNICAL SERVICES 225.55 276763 CUMMINS POWER, LLC 550.00 276900 GUERTON, KRISTIN 106.00 276764 CURT'S STARTER & ALT. SERVICE 237.20 276715 GUERTON, KRISTIN 160.15 276952 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 1682.54 276716 H.A. THOMPSON & SONS, INC. 526.04 276765 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 429.11 276901 H.A. THOMPSON & SONS, INC. 3635.26 276953 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 122.35 1000346 HACH 96.12 1000377 DAKOTA AGRONOMY PARTNERS, LLC 2323.25 276902 HAHN, DILLAN 2493.00 276766 DAKOTA FENCE 4850.00 276903 HAISCH, CATHIE & JUSTIN 709.00 1000378 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 55.79 276904 HAMMER, STUART 274.36 276767 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 60.48 1000347 HARLEYS 76.89 276768 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC 454.90 276717 HARLEYS 74.89 276954 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC 1288.55 276905 HAWKINS, INC 4351.20 276769 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC 28.43 1000348 HAWKINS, INC 4351.20 277065 DAKOTA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LLC 800.00 1000349 HELMS & ASSOCIATES 6000.00 276955 DAKOTA OUTERWEAR CO. 89.90 276906 HIRSHFELD, ALLISON 266.80 276956 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP 137.22 1000350 HOBBY LOBBY 218.92 1000379 DAKOTA TRUCK & FARM 273.51 276907 HOFFART, JESSE 159.50 276770 DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS 100.00 276718 HOLIDAY INN 84.60 1000380 DELL MARKETING L.P. 120.90 276908 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 18.97 276771 DELL MARKETING L.P. 787.99 277059 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 586.57 1000381 DELL MARKETING L.P. 8327.00 1000351 HOME OF ECONOMY 197.43 1000382 DELTA AIR LINES 1923.40 1000352 HORINKA, BRIAN 243.60 276772 DELTA DENTAL OF MINNESOTA 16475.00 276719 HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC 4662.38 276957 DIRECTV 139.98 1000353 HUETTL, EMILY 60.50 277066 DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES (FL) 10.00 276720 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2611.65 276959 DIVISION OF MOTORIST SERVICES (FL) 10.00 276909 INTERNATIONAL ASSN. OF 45.00 1000383 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE 2236.95 276910 INTERNATIONAL ASSOC OF ELEC INSP 120.00 1000384 DUDE SOLUTIONS INC 264.00 1000354 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVEL COUNCI 30000.00 276774 DXP ENTERPRISES, INC 634.00 1000355 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 851.70 276775 EAPC ARCHITECTS 1105.67 276721 J C PENNEY CO 226.05 1000385 EBIX / HOPE NEWSLETTER 187.35 276911 JEROMES COLLISION CENTER 21280.61 276776 ECOLAB 380.29 276722 JERRY'S REPAIR & ALIGNMENT 170.00 276960 ECOLAB 205.71 1000356 JH MEDICAL SUPPLY 59.50 276777 EIDE BAILLY 35000.00 276723 JOHNSON CONTROLS 918.40 1000386 ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA 346.29 276913 JOHNSON, CHRISTINE 88.00 276961 ELECTRIC PUMP 26.32 1000357 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY 522.14 276778 EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES 2016.75 276914 KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON (BISMARCK) 7223.00 276962 EMS ASSOCIATION - ND 30.00 1000358 KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON (BISMARCK) 925.00 277067 ENERBASE 36905.94 276749 KALIX 66.97 1000387 ENERBASE 13602.28 276934 KING, MATT 159.50 276779 ENERBASE 954.36 1000359 KIWANIS CLUB OF MINOT 150.00 276963 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (2144) 232.32 1000360 KOPP, TIMOTHY 166.50 276781 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS & ACCESS 414.41 1000361 LAUDENSCHLAGER, ERIK 137.50 276964 EXPRESSWAY SUITES 364.12 1000362 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 85.20 1000388 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 595.32 276750 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INC 181.09 276782 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 839.03 276935 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER 104.04 1000389 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 120.00 1000363 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 18073.86 276783 FARDEN CONSTRUCTION 59750.31 276936 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 14484.48 276965 FARGO GLASS & PAINT COMPANY 10.00 1000364 LOCATORS & SUPPLIES 312.73 1000390 FARSTAD OIL CO 924.00 276937 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 257.45 276966 FASTENAL COMPANY 115.03 276751 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 29.50 1000391 FASTENAL COMPANY 201.06 1000365 M&T FIRE AND SAFETY INC 3740.00 276967 FBI-NAA NORTHWEST CHAPTER 105.00 1000366 M&T FIRE AND SAFETY INC 3442.00 277068 FEDERAL EXPRESS 15.60 276938 M&T FIRE AND SAFETY INC 101.00 1000392 FEDERAL EXPRESS 36.22 1000367 MADC 75.00 276784 FEDEX 10.50 276939 MADC 27375.00 276968 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC 101.53 276940 MAGIC CITY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY 5829.60 1000393 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC 527.75 1000368 MAGIC MILE WELDING 2950.00 276785 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 324.37 276752 MAGIC MILE WELDING 11500.00 276971 FIDELITY SECURTIY LIFE 2748.52 276753 MAILFINANCE 2592.00 276972 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 424.60 276941 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 457.00 276973 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 8333.33 276862 MARCO, INC 221.49 276786 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 52.00 276942 MARCO, INC 371.50 276787 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 1100.00 277060 MARKETPLACE FOODS 11.16 276788 FIRST WESTERN INSURANCE 50.00 277061 MARKETPLACE FOODS 452.19 1000394 FLAGSTAD, SANDY 5.00 276943 MARKETPLACE FOODS SOUTH BROADWAY 46.61 1000395  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting MARMON, SHANNON 26.50 276789 POLLARD WATER 3151.95 1000432 MARSHALL & SWIFT 649.20 1000396 POSSEN, LACEY 4.47 1000433 MARTISEN, DELLA & OLIVIA CHRISTMAS 10.00 277069 PRAIRIE ENGINEERING, P.C. .00 276819 MATERIAL TESTING .00 276790 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 81.45 276820 MATERIAL TESTING 560.00 276974 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 330.00 277011 MATTICE, KRISTA 110.00 276791 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 48.00 1000434 MATTICE, KRISTA 110.00 276975 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. 387.95 277012 MCCROMETER, INC 888.82 1000397 PREFERRED CONTROLS CORP 690.50 277013 MCPEAK, BARB 60.50 1000398 PREMIER TAXI 24.50 276821 MENARDS 28.49 276792 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 460.20 276822 MENARDS 14.94 276976 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 958.65 277014 MENARDS 5383.89 1000403 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 1687.90 277077 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 1703.42 276977 PROCOLLECT 1649.77 277015 MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC 1701.60 276793 PROCONTROLS MIDWEST 2955.00 276823 MIKKELSON, LAVERNE 5000.00 276794 PROCONTROLS MIDWEST 941.63 277016 MILITARY NAMES 27.00 1000404 QUALITY INN-BISMARCK 846.00 1000435 MINOT AUTO 1661.78 276798 R & R INDUSTRIES, INC 379.19 1000436 MINOT AUTO 1252.99 276981 R&B SUPPLY CO. INC 376.60 276824 MINOT AUTO 382.97 1000405 RALPH'S PLUMBING 90.00 277017 MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 124.56 276799 RALPH'S PLUMBING 262.98 1000437 MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 143.76 276982 RAMKOTA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 964.56 1000438 MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING 7083.33 276864 RDO EQUIPMENT 2340.63 277018 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 1989.31 276800 RDO EQUIPMENT 9205.79 1000439 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 20824.62 276865 RECORDED BOOKS 414.14 1000440 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 7979.63 277070 RENAULT, JOSEPH 25.00 277019 MINOT DAILY NEWS 2081.96 276801 REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM 38973.20 277020 MINOT DAILY NEWS 794.24 276983 RHI SUPPLY 533.71 276825 MINOT DAILY NEWS 1061.42 277071 RHI SUPPLY 818.81 1000441 MINOT ELECTRIC 511.95 276802 RODMAN, DAVID 60.50 276827 MINOT ELECTRIC 9261.15 276984 ROMANICK, MARIA 193.60 1000442 MINOT ELECTRIC 1814.97 1000406 ROTELIUK, RONDEL 46.40 276828 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 1427.93 277072 RYAN CHEVROLET INC. 29.36 1000443 MINOT LUMBER 176.24 1000407 SAFE SOFTWARE INC 450.00 1000444 MINOT RESTAURANT SUPPLY 166.25 1000408 SAMMY'S 56.33 1000445 MINOT RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DIST 426.34 276985 SANDMAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS .00 276829 MINOT VETERINARY CLINIC 2281.50 1000409 SANITATION PRODUCTS 211.47 277021 MINOT WELDING COMPANY 4754.51 276803 SCHEELS 40.00 277022 MINOT WELDING COMPANY 430.00 1000410 SCHEELS 189.95 1000446 MINOT, CITY OF 250.00 276866 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 229.00 277023 MISC P CARD VENDOR 14767.84 1000419 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 124.75 1000447 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 164.74 276867 SCHONSTEDT INSTRUMENT COMPANY 309.33 1000448 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 172.12 277073 SECRETARY OF STATE 36.00 277078 MONLEY, RANDI 179.80 276987 SECURITY PLUS 113.00 276830 MOORE, SHERRY 15.00 276988 SHARP, FAYE 150.00 277079 MORELLI'S DISTRIBUTING INC. 1748.08 276804 SIPMA, SHAUN 300.00 277089 MOWBRAY & SONS 92.00 276805 SKILL PATH, INC. 199.00 1000449 MOWBRAY & SONS 5434.36 276989 SNAP ON TOOLS 4263.88 1000450 MOWBRAY & SONS 368.00 1000420 SOURIS BASIN PLANNING COUNCIL 4208.33 277024 MSU CAREER SERVICES 60.00 1000421 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER RESOURCE 516627.25 277026 MUNICODE 706.86 276806 SOUTH CAROLINA DMV 6.00 276833 MUUS LUMBER 63.58 1000422 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 175.87 276869 MY DISH 95.00 1000423 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 175.87 277080 NAGEL, THOMAS 1437.50 277074 SPICY PIE MSU, LLC 127.83 1000451 NAPA AUTO PARTS 556.84 276808 SPX CORPORATION 1192.02 1000452 NAPA AUTO PARTS 1659.57 276992 SRT COMMUNICATIONS 20173.88 1000458 NAPA AUTO PARTS 286.99 1000424 STAPLES 33.82 1000459 NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION 159.47 276993 STATE WATER COMMISSION 5172.73 276834 ND CHILD SUPPORT 50.00 276809 STATE WATER COMMISSION 277050.71 277027 ND DEPT OF HEALTH 28.25 276994 STATE WATER COMMISSION 35787.57 277081 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 11.50 276810 STAYBRIDGE SUITES - BISMARCK 169.20 1000460 ND LEAGUE OF CITIES 340.00 1000425 STEIN'S INC. 172.98 276835 ND ONE CALL, INC 162.15 276995 STEIN'S INC. 168.13 1000461 ND STATE FAIR 400.00 277075 STEVENS EQUIPMENT SUPPLY 452.22 276836 ND STATE RADIO COMM. 3900.00 276996 STEVENS EQUIPMENT SUPPLY 516.75 277028 NEALEY COMPANY 75.85 276811 STEVENS EQUIPMENT SUPPLY 34.55 1000462 NET TRANSCRIPTS 715.11 276812 STEVICK BUSINESS SPECIALTIES & WEAR 55.00 1000463 NET TRANSCRIPTS 306.46 276997 STODDARD, DEANNA 193.60 1000464 NORFAR 299.49 276998 STOP AND SHOP 50.00 276837 NORFAR 299.49 1000426 STROKLUND, TAMI 155.10 276838 NORTH PRAIRIE RURAL WATER 55.06 1000427 SUBWAY OF MINOT 72.98 277029 NORTH WINDS TRUCK ACCESSORIES 359.95 276999 SUBWAY OF MINOT 218.94 1000465 NORTHERN BRAKE 42.00 277000 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 46.50 276839 NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 4426.11 277076 SUNDHEIM, JESSICA 260.80 277082 NORTHERN PLAINS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. .00 276813 SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC. 1478.00 276840 NORTHERN PLAINS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 922.66 276868 SUNRISE DELIVERY 212.00 276841 NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIPMENT CORP 11838.00 276814 SWANSON & WARCUP, LTD 5210.20 1000466 NORTHWEST IRON FIREMEN, INC. 1406.45 276815 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 7380.77 276842 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 2346.07 276816 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 2586.14 277030 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 5600.79 277002 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 3000.00 1000467 NOVA FIRE PROTECTION CO. 110.00 277003 TEAM ELECTRONICS INC 455.00 277031 O'DAY EQUIP. INC. 133.65 1000428 THATCHER COMPANY, INC 10282.10 277032 O'KEEFE, KEVIN 126.50 277004 TILLEMA, LUKE 126.50 277033 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 27.98 276817 TITAN MACHINERY 1252.10 276843 OFFICE DEPOT 64.05 276818 TITAN MACHINERY 312.97 277035 OFFICE DEPOT 64.57 277005 TITAN MACHINERY 1039.39 1000468 OFFICE DEPOT 767.30 1000429 TOLLEFSON'S 286.00 1000469 OK AUTOMOTIVE 125.40 1000430 TOTALFUNDS 383.09 277036 OLSON'S TOWING 3090.00 277007 TRACE ANALYTICS, LLC 1000.77 1000470 PARSONS ELECTRIC LLC 875.43 277008 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 27.99 277037 PARTON, JANET 136.50 277009 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 165.54 1000471 PETCO 239.96 1000431 TRILLION AVIATION 2000.00 277038 PITNER, PAUL 294.70 277010 TRINITY HEALTH 20.00 277039  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting TRINITY MEDICAL GROUP 2231.75 1000472 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.14 276826 TRUE VALUE MINOT 21.47 1000473 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 45.07 276831 TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU 318.46 276870 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 50.00 276832 TX CHILD SUPPORT SDU 318.46 277083 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.54 276844 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 23504.00 276845 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 52.51 276863 U.S. POST OFFICE 5000.00 277040 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 45.07 276882 U.S. POST OFFICE 25.54 1000474 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 57.10 276912 UNIFORM CENTER 1606.91 277041 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 22.23 276986 UNITED AIRLINES 1177.00 1000475 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 172.32 277034 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 322.26 276846 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.68 277086 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 320.96 277042 WATEROUS COMPANY 505.95 1000480 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMER 12271.94 276847 WATFORD CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 60.00 277046 UPS STORE #1423 168.26 1000476 WEST OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 108.00 1000481 US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWG 293.38 276871 WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING 159.35 276852 US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWG 320.47 277084 WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING 660.19 1000482 USA BLUE BOOK 518.39 1000477 WESTLIE FORD 300.36 276853 USPS-HASLER 500.00 277087 WESTLIE FORD 2128.14 277047 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 30##### 124.19 276872 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 129.68 276854 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 30##### 124.19 277085 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 2339.60 277048 VERIZON 2743.81 1000478 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 148.28 1000483 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 499608.81 277043 WHEELER, DAN 110.00 276855 WAL MART 50.00 276848 WHEELER, DAN 110.00 277049 WAL MART 397.78 1000479 WHITESELL, STEVE 27.96 276856 WALKER, RICK 126.50 277044 WINNELSON 11.15 1000484 WANTZ, MACEY 78.88 276849 WOODS, PATRINA 50.00 276857 WARD COUNTY AUDITOR 13060.00 276850 WORKFORCE SAFETY & INSURANCE 250.00 277050 WARD COUNTY AUDITOR 14525.00 277045 XEROX CORPORATION 1486.27 277051 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 276851 ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC 872.60 276858 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 4.93 276693 3D SPECIALTIES INC. 2025.00 276859 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 25.96 276710 3D SPECIALTIES INC. 5525.00 277052 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.97 276762 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 5.69 276773 TOTAL: $2,645,492.01 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 16.97 276780 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 61,993.66 Water Distribution 37,655.42 Sewer 23,643.58 Utility Billing 6,772.42 Replacement 9,013.75 Public Transportation 5,679.33 Library 6,693.83 Auditorium/Recreation 16,821.34 Total Transferred $ 261,651.75 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS AFLAC $ 14,449.92 BCBS 400,560.54 Federal Tax Withholding 332,345.68 State Income Tax 71,496.86 Sales and Use Tax 4,495.62 ND State Disbursement 7,459.04 Deferred Comp 18,105.30  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Verendrye Electric 58,129.30 Xcel 98,645.12 MDU 20,000.07 Verizon Credit Card Payments 40.32 Mass Mutual 86,400.87 Credit Card Fees 169.90 Discovery Benefits 10,650.95 NDPERS Pension 21,361.05 Job Service Unemployment 1,367.09 Cat Financial 118,399.33 Total $1,264,076.96 Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL – MARCH 17, 2019 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2019 - APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the payroll for the period of March 17, 2019 through April 13, 2019 in the amount of $2,090,775.36. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council ratify the following administratively approved requests. 1. Kris Heidelberger to conduct a raffle for the benefit of Jeremy Thiels July 7, 2019 at Planet Pizza (220 South Broadway, B) 2. Off the Vine for a special event permit April 13, 2019 at 11 Main Street South. 3. Domestic Violence Crisis Center to conduct a raffle August 10, 2019 at The Landing Bar & Bottleshop (2015 North Broadway) 4. Bomb Wing 100th Anniversary Committee to conduct a raffle May 6, 2019 at Sportsman’s Loft (2800 South Broadway) 5. Souris Valley United Way- Dolly Parton Imagination Library to conduct a raffle April 20, 2019 at Arny’s 2.0 (12 3rd Street SE) 6. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit April 4, 2019 at Northwest Arts Center (500 University Ave West) 7. The Tap Room for a special event permit April 22-23, 2019 at Gourmet Chef (122 South Main Street) 8. The Tap Room for a special event April 25, 2019 at Dakota Territory Air Museum (100 34th Avenue NE) 9. The Sleep Inn & Suites for a special event permit April 11, 2019 at 2400 10th Avenue SW 10. Souris Valley United Way to conduct a raffle May 4, 2019 at North Hill Bowl (1901 North Broadway) 11. Golf Minot, Inc. to conduct raffles May 1, 2019 through October 1, 2019 at Minot Country Club (1912 Valley Bluff Drive) 12. The Landing Bar for a special event permit May 4, 2019 outside 2015 North Broadway 13. East End for a special event permit May 4, 2019 outside 400 Central Avenue East 14. Independence, Inc. to conduct a raffle May 3, 2019 at MAYSA Arena (2501 West Burdick Expressway) 15. Bishop Ryan Catholic School Football to conduct a raffle May 28, 2019 at Bishop Ryan High School (316 11th Ave NW) 16. Colin Brown Y’s Men Club to conduct sports pools September 9, 2019 through December 23, 2019 at Minot Family YMCA (3515 16th Street SW) 17. Minot Public School Foundation to conduct a raffle April 26, 2019 at Sleep Inn & Suites (2400 10th Street SW) 18. Look Good Feel Better Fundraiser to conduct a raffle April 27, 2019 at the Tap Room (23 South Main Street, Ste B)  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting 19. Minot Young Professionals Network to conduct a raffle June 24, 2019 at Minot Country Club (1912 Valley Bluff Drive) 20. Souris Valley Sabre Dogs Baseball Club to conduct raffles from May 24, 2019 through August 15, 2019 at Corbett Field (1124 East Burdick Expressway) 21. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit April 26, 2019 through May 5, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 22. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit May 10, 2019 through May 19, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 23. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit May 24, 2019 through June 2, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 24. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit June 7, 2019 through June 16, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 25. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit June 21, 2019 through June 30, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 26. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit July 5, 2019 through July 14, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 27. Arny’s 2.0 for a special event permit July 19, 2019 through July 28, 2019 outside 12 3rd Street SE 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. 5373 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- FIRE DEPARTMENT BURN BUILDING – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5373 on second reading amending the 2019 annual budget to increase the Fire Department professional service contracts expenditures and decrease the Fire Department education and training expenditures for a structural evaluation of the Fire training tower. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5373 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. 5374 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET - AUDITORIUM AND RECREATION BUDGET AMENDMENT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5374 on second reading to amend the 2019 annual budget to transfer remaining unspent funds in Auditorium and Recreation to account 03-22 Contracts. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5374 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. 5375 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- SWIF ACTION D CULVERT DEFICENCY REPAIR - P3135.2D – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5375 on second reading amending the 2019 annual budget to add area 9 of the SWIF D project back into the contract since cost share has been secured from the State for the work. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5375 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. GAMING SITE AUTHORIZATIONS- ANNUAL GAMING ORGANIZATION RENEWALS – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the following Gaming Site Authorizations for the license year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020:  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Bishop Ryan Catholic School Bishop Ryan Catholic School Bishop Ryan High School 316 11 th Ave NW Fraternal Order of Eagles #2376 Columbian Club Association Knights of Columbus Club 2601 N Broadway Minot Hockey Boosters, Inc. Barley Pop Bar, Inc. Barley Pop Bar 437 N Broadway Minot Hockey Boosters, Inc. Ice Time, LLC Aces 1524 S Broadway, Ste 8 Minot Hockey Boosters, Inc. Lovelace, Inc. Nola’s Lounge 919 Burdick Expy W Minot Hockey Boosters, Inc. The "O"riginal, Inc. The "O"riginal Bar and Nightclub 720 North Broadway Minot Junior Golf Assn, Inc. Shedars, Inc. Capri Bar 2030 Burdick Expy E Minot Junior Golf Assn, Inc. Hanuman, LLC Dakota Inn Trappers Lounge 2401 W 2 & 52 Bypass Minot Junior Golf Assn, Inc. TEN, Inc. Dakota Lounge 2400 10 th St SW Minot Junior Golf Assn, Inc. North Hill Bowl, Inc. Lucky Strike Lounge & Casino 1901 N Broadway Minot Junior Golf Assn, Inc. Bricks, Inc. Ranger Lounge 1218 S Broadway Minot Junior Golf Assn, Inc. 5 Guys Bar, LLC Bootlegrz 515 20 th Ave SE Ste 2B Minot Lodge 822 Loyal Order of Moose Moose Lodge Moose Lodge 400 9th St SW MSU Beaver Boosters, Inc. Poor, Inc. The Pour Farm 201 37 th Ave SW MSU Beaver Boosters, Inc. Lamplighter Lounge, Inc. Lamplighter Lounge 200 16 th St. SW MSU Beaver Boosters, Inc. Sports on Tap, Inc. Sports on Tap 220 S Broadway MSU Beaver Boosters, Inc. KPZ, Inc. The Spot 215 E. Central Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR NDDOT SECTION 5311 TRANSIT OPERATING GRANT – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council allow the Transit Department to apply for a NDDOT Section 5311 Operating and Maintenance grant, authorize the Mayor to sign the Authorizing Resolution and authorize the Public Works Director to sign any other documents associated with this grant application. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR NDDOT SECTION 5339 TRANSIT CAPITAL GRANT – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council allow the Transit Department to apply for a NDDOT Section 5339 Capital Purchase grant, authorize the Mayor to sign the Authorizing Resolution and authorize the Public Works Director to sign any other documents associated with this grant application. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. BUS ADVERTISING AGREEMENT - FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK AND TRUST – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council renew the current advertising agreement with First International Bank and Trust to advertise on the sides and rear of one transit bus. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND PURCHASE APPROVAL OF THE HAND-HELD CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR MINOT POLICE BOMB SQUAD (PD0142) – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council accept the bid from Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments, Inc. and authorize the purchase of a hand held chemical identification analyzer. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting 2019 PAVEMENT MARKINGS – AWARD OF BID (4442) – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council award the bid for the 2019 Pavement Markings Project to the low bidder, West River Striping Company, in the amount of $163,995.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement for the project. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. DEMOLITION OF 338 WALDERS STRUCTURE – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the demolition of 338 Walders Street and award the contract to Park Construction in the amount of $13,000.00. 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. 5381 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- DEMO 338 WALDERS STREET – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no.5381 on first reading to amend the 2019 annual budget for demolition costs of 338 Walders Street in the amount of $13,000.00. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5381 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. ORDINANCE NO. 5382 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- AIRPORT MEZZANINE BAR EXPANSION PROJECT – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5382 on first reading to amend the 2019 annual budget to increase capital expenses, maintenance buildings & grounds, and miscellaneous revenues for 2019. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5382 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. ORDINANCE NO. 5383 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR TRAVEL TO SKIEN, NORWAY- FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5383 on first reading to amend the 2019 annual budget to increase general and administrative revenues and general fund expenses for the Norway travel. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5383 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. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL – AWARD OF BID (4367) – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council award the bid for the Washington Elementary Safe Routes to School Project to the low bidder, Minot Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $191,775.90 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement upon concurrence of award from the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer. Alderman Wolsky stated, he supports the project but does not agree with the engineering costs, therefore will vote against the motion. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Olson, seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight; nays: Wolsky.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL – AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES (4367) – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council select Ackerman-Estvold to perform the Construction Engineering Services for the Washington Elementary Safe Routes to School Project and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight; nays: Wolsky. MASTER WATER SERVICES RFQ – CONSULTANT SELECTION (PROJECT #4421) – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council select Houston Engineering to perform all general engineering and consultant services for water related infrastructure projects on an as needed basis for a three-year term, authorize the Mayor to sign a master task order agreement for engineering services as projects arise, and authorize the Mayor to sign water modeling task order in the amount of $30,000. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer. Alderman Wolsky requested staff review the policy regarding a dollar threshold for this type of contract. He also asked how Aldermen are chosen to be on the selection committee. Mayor Sipma stated, the Aldermen serve on the committee on a rotational basis and he has been a part of the process once or twice. The City Manager then explained that staff is currently evaluating the purchasing policy but some policies are required by state law. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Olson, seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM - OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Statement of Intent to Preserve Open Space and authorize the Mayor to sign any required documents for the Airport Concurrent Use Agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson. Alderman Wolsky asked the City Engineer if he knew the total aggregate savings on flood insurance. Mr. Meyer responded by saying, he could find a way to calculate the amount. Mayor Sipma said, in the low risk zone, the maximum is $502/year. Once we start seeing the increases from the revised FEMA maps, the 5% savings will be more substantial. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Jantzer, seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5384 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- CRS OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no.5384 on first reading to increase the airport professional service contracts and use general fund reserves to fund the concurrent use agreement which is an FAA requirement, in order for the City to receive a higher CRS rating which could ultimately reduce the flood insurance premium. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5384 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. ORDINANCE NO. 5385 - NO PARKING ALONG 16TH AVENUE SE NEAR OUR REDEEMER’S – FIRST READING – APPROVED  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5385 on first reading to add parking restrictions to the following location: South side of 16th Avenue SE, east 200-feet to 300-feet from the center of the 6th Street SE intersection. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Straight asked if the problem exists because of Our Redeemer’s Church, to which Mr. Joersz replied by saying, it is a combination of factors. He said, the Our Redeemer’s parking lot is lower than the existing 16th Avenue SE. When it is combined with sporting events, the vertical sight hindrance is compounded with horizontal sight obstruction when vehicles park near the north parking lot exit. Alderman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5385 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. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the Amendment to the Superion ASP Order and Software License and Services Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky. The Finance Director explained that the amendment is in anticipation of the new system and decreasing reliance on the old system. He said, we are not sure how long we will need to rely on old data so we would prefer to have it stored in house rather than continue to pay for cloud services. He said, however, he has had difficulty in obtaining the updated agreement so he does not have the document for approval. The Council can request staff bring the agreement back for approval once it is received or they can authorize the Finance Director and City Attorney to approve the language and authorize the Mayor to sign once staff is comfortable. Alderman Jantzer clarified his motion to authorize the Finance Director and City Attorney to approve the language in the agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the documentation once staff is comfortable. Alderman Wolsky, as the second, agreed. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Jantzer, seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. AMENDED CONTRACT FOR TRANSFER OF MUNICIPAL COURT CASES TO DISTRICT COURT – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council approve the amended contract for transfer of municipal court cases to district court and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Minot. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. 3RD STREET SE AND BURDICK EXPRESSWAY HSIP CPM AGREEMENT (4426) – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council approve the Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement (CPM) for 3rd Avenue SE & 3rd Street SE and Burdick Expressway & 13th Street SE pedestrian crossing improvements and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5386– AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5386 on first reading to amend the 2019 annual budget to increase equipment purchases expenditures and general fund engineering and administrative revenues for the 3rd St SE & Burdick Expy crosswalk improvements which will be funded with equipment purchase fund cash reserves. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried unanimously. Alderman Straight moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5386 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none.  May 6, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting RESOLUTION NO. 3618 - APPROVE EMINENT DOMAIN RESOLUTION CDBG-NDR ACQUISITION – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council approve resolution no. 3618 authorizing commencing Eminent Domain Proceedings for 613 2nd Avenue NE, Minot, ND 58703. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. AUTHORIZE 14 COMPLETED BLOCKS TO BE REMOVED FROM RENAISSANCE ZONE – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the recommendation of the Renaissance Zone Board for the removal of 14 blocks determined to be completed. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson. Alderman Wolsky said he is glad to see progress taking place on this ongoing issue for the Renaissance Zone. He commented that Block 18 on Central Avenue has one property owner who may be interested in renovations in the future which may add half the block back into the Renaissance Zone later. He continued by saying, it is a great opportunity to improve the streetscape. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Jantzer, seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. CITY COUNCIL POLICY DIRECTION ON OPPORTUNITY ZONE STRATEGY – APPROVED Alderman Straight moved the City Council Provide Policy Direction to promote investment in the Opportunity Zone. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner. Mr. Zakian said, the opportunity zone was part of last year’s Tax Reform Act and the private sector has given it a life of its own. Minot is fortunate to have the entire downtown area included plus an area outside of downtown, all of which is designated as Census Tract 101. He explained that the opportunity zone is a new effort to jumpstart investment. The final rules have not been released yet but a draft has been released by the IRS. It is considered a self-certified tax break program. In a few states, primarily on the east coast, they have started to create qualified opportunity funds. So far, he is aware of two minor investments in Colorado. It is recommended to cities throughout the nation to be proactive by presenting a message of options and activities available. Mr. Zakian said, he has spoken with the Community Development Director and with the authorization of the Council, he will begin the process of compiling a portfolio of what can be offered. He will also work to engage other organizations in the community. Once the Economic Development Specialist position is filled, the plan is to transition the portfolio to him/her and Mr. Zakian will continue to offer support. He said to keep in mind, in order to get the full benefit of the capital investment tax break the Federal Government is offering, investments need to be mine before the end of 2019. We are one of about 1,500 opportunity zones so there is a lot of intense competition and it is important to be as advanced as we can. Alderman Wolsky mentioned that 2019 is the deadline for realizing the maximum available amount of benefits. There are still benefits available afterward but not to the degree as if filed in this calendar year. He also said, with 1,500 opportunity zones there is a large pool. He hoped the local community is listening and will reach out to explore this program. He hopes to see lots of Minot investment. Alderman Straight brought up the Governor’s Main Street Initiative and encouraged investments in the surrounding neighborhoods that feed into downtown. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Straight, seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF OPPORTUNITY ZONE STREAMLINING IDEAS TO HUD – APPROVED Alderman Wolsky moved the City Council authorize submission to HUD of comments proposing measures to be implemented by HUD to expedite and support use of CDBG-DR funds in Opportunity Zone.  May 6, 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. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR CONSTRUCTION - DRAFT REVISIONS Lance Meyer, City Engineer, explained that the Standard Specifications govern all construction in the City right-of-way. The document is technical in nature and staff is currently evaluating and making adjustments using input from other industry professionals. He said that comments can be sent to engineers@minotnd.org and the final document will be brought back to Council for approval. They haven’t had the opportunity to review the document recently but going forward it will be updated annually. Alderman Wolsky suggested adjusting some specifications that he views as significant hidden cost drivers. He said, reducing the size of streets could cut down on the cost of materials as well as increase the lot size for residential properties. He believes it would also cut down on snow removal and street sweeping costs. He said, realizing those savings could take decades but be worth investigating. Mr. Meyer responded by saying, the technical specifications determine how to build but the Council could conduct a study on infrastructure and dictate the policies behind those decisions. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sipma then recognized Mayor Caroline Maytan with the Mayor’s coin and congratulated her on a job well done. There being no further business, Alderman Pitner moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________ APPROVED: _______________________________ Kelly Matalka, City Clerk Shaun Sipma, Mayor