City Council

September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT CITY COUNCIL – SCHEDULED MEETING – SEPTEMBER 3, 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 presiding and led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Sipma described some of his meetings and activities over the past month. August 6 – Closing on Home Acquisition- Zombie Home August 6 – Radio Interview, Energy Matters 550 KFYR August 7 – SRJB Subcommittee Meeting- Finance August 7 – MADC Monthly Board Meeting August 7 – Meeting with Red Cross Regional Director August 9 – Closing on Home Acquisition- Flood Control August 12 – Special City Council August 13 – Board Meeting- Committee On Addiction August 14 – Closing on Home Acquisition August 15 – Town Hall Meeting at Washington Elementary August 15 – FMCA Motor Coach Convention Welcome August 16 – Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch Tour and Picnic August 17 – YWCA Over the Edge August 18 – Emcee Minot Food Truck Festival at Oak Park August 19 – Welcome Back Teachers at Minot Public Schools August 19 – City Council Meeting August 29 – Speak with Boy Scouts of America Leadership Group He also said, there were numerous meetings, phone calls, e-mails, and individual contact concerning City business​. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager began by listing the dates of upcoming meetings. September 16th will be the public hearing for the 2020 budget during the regular City Council meeting at 5:30. The NDLC Annual Conference is in Bismarck, September 19-21. A special Council meeting is scheduled for the final adoption of the budget September 23rd. Norsk Hostfest is taking place September 25-28. Planning Commission meets September 30th. He continued by describing construction updates around the city. He said, Flood Control Phase 1 is due to be finished this month. The contractor is moving on to underground work and half of the flood walls have been poured moving east. There will be a new traffic impact as 3rd Street and 5th Avenue will be shut down for underground work near the end of the week or early next week. MI 2/3 has done the first test of the Perkett Pump Station and all pumps were successful. The contractor will open 16th Street for head-to-head traffic later this week. Street maintenance is taking place throughout the city including Broadway where concrete panels, curb and gutter are being replaced between Central and 20th Avenue SW. Work will continue through the construction season, weather permitting, with periodic single lane closures. The Safe Routes to School project has concrete work completed and sidewalks are ready for use. There are a few small items left, such as tree planting and landscaping. The program is part of the NDDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program and is 80% federal funded and 20% City funding.  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting The Carnegie Building is nearly done with reconstruction. Mr. Barry showed photos of the building before and after reconstruction where the foundation was repaired, weak masonry was replaced on the exterior, and windows and floor joists were replaced. He gave an update on the Parking Ramps by saying, City staff has taken control of maintenance activities and there have been noticeable improvements. The roof is going to be installed on both structures in the next couple months to protect from weather damage. Cameras are being installed and staff is looking into quotes for exterior signage. He continued by saying, the legal activities are in the discovery process with Cypress and there are approximately 10,000 documents included. The trial was pushed to next July but it is still subject to change. The City Manager then mentioned the City Hall relocation. He addressed suggestions that have been shared in the public about various locations and he said, all options are being evaluated. A committee is reviewing a space analysis and identifying potential sites to renovate. They are looking into the “Big M” building and Wells Fargo building downtown. The NDR grant funds identified for the project include restrictions stating they cannot be used to construct a new building and they require the City Hall be located downtown. Mr. Barry then provided NDR updates. He said, there was a Town Hall meeting recently where the NDR projects were discussed. The Gathering Space property negotiations are continuing and the deadline for negotiations on site 2 is set for September 30th. The Family Homeless Shelter project is on track with Lutheran Social Services and the environmental assessment is expected this week. The Resilient Homebuyer Program is picking up steam. They have been marketing to young individuals who may have been in school during the flood. He said, Minot is ranked third in current progress among NDR recipients. Minot has also been named a Model Grantee and officials commonly refer other grant recipients to Minot for advice. He described some of the recent task force teams that have been assembled to handle different issues such as recruitment, community engagement, and development of a buy local preference. The City Manager mentioned the new Ward County Emergency Manager, Jennifer Weichmann. He said, there will be meetings with opportunities to improve the relationship with the City and share information. He then recognized Margie Zietz, Code Enforcement Officer, for receiving a Chamber Eagle Award and Kevin Ternes, City Assessor, for his nomination for Realtor Affiliate of the Year. After concluding his presentation, Alderman Straight asked the City Manager about the lease for the Carnegie Building. He suggested looking at the rate being charged and said, if we are putting money into renovating the building, the City should get a better return on its investment. Mr. Barry said, the current lease expires in 2021 but the rate can be discussed upon renewal. He added, since the City owns the building it was a sound investment to make the necessary repairs. ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney provided a written report. RESOLUTION NO. 3631 - GREENLAND 2ND ADDITION LOT 1 – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council adopt resolution no.3631 approving a request by Ferrellgas, L.P. for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a propane storage and distribution facility on undeveloped property. This property is located at 1011 46th Avenue, N.E. 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. 5416 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – CHAPTER 2, DEFINITIONS & CHAPTER 11-3 (Q) – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5416 on first reading amending Chapter 2, Definitions and section 11-3(q) of Chapter 11 of the Zoning Supplement to the Code of Ordinances, City of Minot, North Dakota to regulate  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting commercial and residential mixed use in hotels and motels in the C2, General Commercial Zoning District. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5416 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. RESOLUTION NO. 3632- LOT 1 GREENLAND ADDITION- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council adopt resolution no. 3632 approving a request by Ferrellgas, L.P. for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a propane storage and distribution facility on a site replacing an existing industrial use. This property is located at 1001 46th Avenue, NE. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight. Alderman Wolsky raised concerns about the public engagement process. He said, the staff report for this item mentioned a resident’s concerns and said they were addressed by the applicant. He requested a policy be put in place regarding how public input is gathered and a process be developed to standardize how to respond. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 3633 - HOME ACRES ADDN, BLK 2, LOTS 7 & 8 LESS HWY – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council adopt resolution no. 3633 to approve a request by Blu on Broadway, LLC for consideration of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) submittal for a mixed-use project containing commercial uses on the ground floor and affordable housing on upper floors, to consider an increase in proposed density and also deviations to landscaping and parking requirements. This property is located at 1629 S. Broadway. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight. Alderman Wolsky moved to amend the resolution, Part 3 (b) to read “Reconstruct 1st Street SW – including sidewalks on east and west sides and lighting.” Motion seconded by Alderman Straight. Mayor Sipma invited the applicant to come forward to further explain the project. Todd Berning, representing the applicant, EPIC Companies, said, they are not opposed to the amendment requiring sidewalks on both sides of 1st Street SW and it should be within budget. He continued by explaining, they are working to construct a mixed-use facility in Minot which would be the twelfth one done by the company and the third LMI project. He said, they have studied shared parking and how to maximize use of space and infrastructure. Two developments they did in downtown West Fargo were recently recognized by the Governor giving way to the first Main Street Grant. The proposed project has about 8,800 square feet of useable space but the City requested that only 3,000 square feet be used for office space. They will monitor the use of the space closely because that is how the company operates. He said, he was misquoted in the paper as saying, low-to-moderate income people don’t have cars. He clarified, LMI is our workforce but the dominant feature of the project is the focus on walkability. He also said, the article stated, 300-600 people in Minot are looking for LMI housing and there is not enough federal assistance. Tenants will not need federal money to live in this facility, it is covered by the Resiliency and HUD contract. The building is required to have rates that are affordable as defined by HUD. This project scores highly because of walkability. He gave an example of another facility that has 51 units, is 13,000 square feet, is fully occupied and has 90 parking spaces with no issues. The building on Broadway will be close to banks, groceries, church, and parks, which is what the new generation is looking for. It has been nationally recognized that mixed use saves on specials, infrastructure and maintenance costs. Mr. Berning said, their development agreement will take care of 1st Street which is in need of repair. They are working with the Park District, not using Park District funds, but rather coordinating to create a greenspace. The application has met the qualifications of HUD and the City and they are experts in this area. The property is a $10 million project and a little over $4 million is requested through the NDR grant. The project will have 80% affordable housing and 20% commercial and they are using a majority of their own resources. Upon questioning by Alderman Olson, Mr. Berning said the apartment rates will be guaranteed for 20 years.  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Straight asked if this project would be constructed if not for NDR funds, to which Mr. Berning responded by saying, absolutely not. Doug Pfau came forward in opposition to the project. He said, there were three letters in the newspaper opposed to the project and he believes there is a false need for affordable housing. He stated, the City of Minot currently has about 10,000 apartments and a little over 1,000 are vacant. Of the 1,000 vacancies, 85%-90% qualify under affordable housing as dictated by HUD and administered by Minot Housing Authority. He cautioned the Council against approving the proposal because of the variances required for density and parking. He said, other developers have to adhere to the ordinances and just because federal dollars are involved does not mean the money shouldn’t be spent wisely. Mayor Sipma asked for the sources of Mr. Pfau’s statistics and whether he is referring to the voucher system. He responded by saying, the current HUD voucher program is $741 for one-bedroom, $941 for a two-bedroom, and about $1,400 for a three-bedroom. The majority of apartments in Minot qualify under these amounts. The second quarter report for the Magic City Apartment Association was 7.2%. In his previous career, he was President of Magic City Apartment Association. He said, the conditions that brought the need for apartments were the 2011 flood and the oil boom. At that time, surrounding communities didn’t have the infrastructure so people moved to Minot, which is not the case anymore. Alderman Straight asked Mr. Pfau for his opinion on why other property owners didn’t apply for NDR funds to renovate existing complexes. Mr. Pfau gave one example where an owner said the NDR process was too complicated and had too many restrictions tied to it. The NDR Program Manager, John Zakian came forward to clarify, the housing choice voucher program requires the tenant still pay part of the rent. The figures Mr. Pfau gave are what the government will subsidize and the tenant pays the difference. He continued by saying, the waiting list for the voucher program currently has 260 residents listed. The reason they aren’t moving into affordable housing in the private sector is because they don’t have the money to cover the gap between the housing choice voucher and what they have to subsidize. He said, the NDR projects including Park South Phase 1, Park South Phase 2, and the proposed Blu on Broadway are meeting a critical need. If rent was currently affordable, the families on the waiting list would be taking advantage of it. He also said, there were only about 19 vouchers added in 2019 so there is a significant list of families waiting for this type of subsidy. Alderman Wolsky asked if an NDR approval would come back to the City Council since this request relates to planning and zoning issues. Mr. Zakian said, yes, the developer must adhere to City rules prior to NDR approval so they are following the subscribed process. A developer’s agreement will be brought back for City Council approval in probably two meetings from now. Matt Watne, Amanda Fulton, and Darwin Langseth, each came forward in opposition to the project. They spoke about Minot’s housing being overbuilt and raised concerns about the requested variances to density and parking requirements. A vote was taken on the amendment 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. Alderman Wolsky pointed out that the applicant is not requesting variances. They are discussing approval of a PUD which provides flexibility in the code. He said, he believes this is a great project and he sees the density and parking requirements as barriers in the code. He said, he supports changing the laws to reduce these requirements which is an example of what the Planning and Zoning Ordinance Committee is reviewing. He stated, past mistakes should not be a reason to prevent a project from moving forward. Alderman Jantzer asked Principal Planner, Lance Lang to describe the project from a Planning perspective. Mr. Lang said, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) is designed to allow flexibility in how the codes are applied. In this case, to encourage 100% LMI housing along with mixed use commercial and mixed-use turnover in parking, the PUD makes it possible. A variance is used to recognize a hardship which is not the case here. This is an opportunity to provide 42 units of housing when we know there is a demand based on the waiting list for vouchers. Alderman Podrygula asked how much leeway is being given as far as density and parking requirements. Mr. Lang said, figures are based on the occupancy per unit. Of the 42 housing units, 32 are studio or one-bedroom. Staff has worked with the applicant through the DRT process to maximize efficiency in order to make the project work. The applicant is providing 80 spaces which is probably about 15 spaces short of what is required.  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Sipma emphasized that the Main Street Initiative encourages walkability, mixed-use properties, and backfill. Additionally, there is a workforce shortage and properties like this project attract workers. He said, this is the right direction for the future and a substantial investment in our community. Alderman Pitner said, although there is a possible need for this in Minot, he still has some reservations about the project. He agreed with Alderman’s Wolsky’s comments about revising the ordinances. Alderman Straight commented that he personally has vacant apartments but supports this project. He said, infill needs to be developed over time rather than massive projects on the periphery of town. He also said, the vacancy rate for affordable senior housing in Minot is 0% with a growing waiting list and a project like this, that doesn’t require a commute to necessities seems perfectly teed up to fill that need. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Olson, seconded by Alderman Straight, as amended, and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: Pitner. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the minutes of the July 31st & August 1st Special City Council Retreat, the August 5th regular City Council meeting, the August 12th Special City Council meeting, and the August 19th 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. APPROVAL OF BILLS & TRANSFERS – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the bills and transfers as listed for August in the amount of $11,900,513.10: ACKERMAN ESTVOLD 44485.73 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 142.04 278418 1000983 ACME TOOLS 685.12 AT&T 4041.67 278419 1000985 ACME TOOLS 1608.02 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 14331.36 278603 1000987 ACME TOOLS 1443.76 BAKKE GRINOLDS WIEDERHOLT 2191.40 1000974 278611 ACOM SOLUTIONS 3149.00 BAKKEN DEVELOPMENT GROUP MINOT, LLC 1896.00 1000975 278612 ADOBE SYSTEMS INC. 29.99 BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA 364856.39 1000976 278613 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 292.98 BARRY, TOM 21.20 278420 278426 AE2S CONSTRUCTION LLC 4761.50 BATTERIES PLUS BULBS #639 71.60 278604 1000988 AIRPORT ASSN OF ND 700.00 BAUER, KATHERINE 69.60 278605 278427 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 47.00 BAYMONT INN & SUITES 73.00 278421 1000989 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 8.50 BCBS 50.00 278606 278428 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 371.00 BEAN, EILEEN 32.25 1000977 278429 AMAZON.COM 2588.24 BECHTOLD PAVING 165626.11 1000980 278430 AMERICAN TRUCK & TRAILER, LLC 391.49 BECHTOLD PAVING 30965.75 278422 278614 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 13757.98 BERGER ENTERPRISES, LLC 153311.71 278423 278431 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 7990.68 BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT 32.24 278607 1000990 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 51.18 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD 15.00 1000981 278760 AMERIPRIDE 153.28 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 25.74 278608 278432 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 2351.70 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 55.49 278424 278615 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 57451.11 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 110.26 278609 1000991 APH/AUTO VALUE 18.50 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY 10.00 278425 278616 APPLE BOOKS 79.19 BOHANNON PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING 1000.00 1000982 278617 AQUA-PURE INC 39386.48 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC 925.65 278610 278433  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC 743.01 1000992 GERDAU RECYCLING 196.00 278483 BRADY MARTZ 1500.00 278618 GERDAU RECYCLING 710.14 278664 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 7.50 278619 GFOA 150.00 278484 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 484.90 1000993 GFOA 85.00 1001027 BULLET PROOF DIESEL 957.36 1000994 GLASS DOCTOR 129.66 278485 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 887.80 278434 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT 1609.24 278486 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 2805.46 1000995 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT 317.58 278665 CANAD INNS 84.60 1000996 GRAINGER 824.14 1001028 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES 147954.38 278435 GRAND FORKS FIRE EQUIPMENT 2050.00 278666 CCI SOLUTIONS 856.55 1000997 GRAND FORKS FIRE EQUIPMENT 54.23 1001029 CDM SMITH 312039.00 278621 GRANITE SPRINGS CO. 76.00 1001030 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 106.14 278622 GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. 1060.29 1001031 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 13281.15 1000998 GREENHECK, SUE 99.00 1001032 CENEX 8.37 278436 GUERTON, KRISTIN 304.00 278667 CHIEF/LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLY 468.45 278623 HACH 111.48 1001033 CITY LAUNDRY 13.98 1000999 HACKETT, DEREK 679.24 278764 CITY OF MINOT 102.00 278438 HAMPTON INN & SUITES--BISMARCK 423.00 278488 CITY OF MINOT 250.00 278624 HAWKINS, INC 4972.80 278489 COLONIAL LIFE PREMIUM PROCESSING 2695.98 278440 HAWKINS, INC 5223.60 278668 COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE 48.00 278441 HEIDE TRANSPORT 33.15 278669 CORE & MAIN 13349.44 1001000 HERC-U-LIFT INC MINOT 8.53 278670 COUNTRY INN & SUITES - MINOT 182.77 278625 HIGH POINT NETWORKS, LLC 481.25 278490 CPS, LTD 19770.00 278626 HOBBY LOBBY 43.98 1001034 CREATIVE PRINTING 513.23 278442 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 94.87 278491 CROWN TROPHY 480.00 278443 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 662.78 1001035 CUMMINS POWER, LLC 92.06 278627 HOME OF ECONOMY 614.84 1001036 CURB 2 CURB 400.00 278444 HOWARD, DAVID 45.00 278671 CURB 2 CURB 850.00 278628 HP INC 738.58 278492 CURT'S STARTER & ALT. SERVICE 177.84 278629 IAPE 650.00 1001037 CURT'S STARTER & ALT. SERVICE 128.14 1001001 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 2843.90 278673 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 54.92 278445 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC 42.79 1001038 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 47.79 278630 INSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 545.00 1001039 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 1439.82 1001002 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC 385.00 1001040 DAKOTA AGRONOMY PARTNERS, LLC 762.50 1001003 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 210.00 1001041 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 3729.30 1001004 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 385.85 278493 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC 119.02 1001005 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 386.80 278674 DAKOTA OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LLC 450.00 1001006 J C PENNEY CO 34.99 1001042 DAKOTA SQUARE MALL 250.00 278446 JENSEN, TAYLOR 602.03 278494 DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS 10.72 1001007 JERRY'S REPAIR & ALIGNMENT 510.00 278495 DARLEY 113.85 1001008 JH MEDICAL SUPPLY 307.48 278675 DELTA DENTAL OF MINNESOTA 16599.78 278447 JOHNSON, PENNY 84.34 1001043 DEMCO 1902.17 1001009 K MART 46.47 278676 DENOVIO, WILLIAM 25.00 278631 KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON (BISMARCK) 33813.95 278496 DIRECTV 262.97 1001010 KALIX 66.60 1001044 DIVE RIGHT IN SCUBA, INC 587.48 1001011 KELLER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING 511654.77 278497 DIVERSIFIED INSPECTIONS, INC. 1700.00 1001012 KELLER, KASSIDEE 10.00 278498 DOLAN CONSULTING GROUP 95.00 1001013 KESLER, WILLIAM 1212.09 278780 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE 1885.50 278448 KLUG, JOHN 82.50 278678 DORSEY & WHITNEY 51302.08 278449 KUDRONOWICZ, KAYLA 25.00 278679 DRUSE, DAMON 55.00 278633 LANDRUM AND BROWN, INC 2000.00 278680 EAPC ARCHITECTS 23556.93 278634 LAUDENSCHLAGER, ERIK 402.80 278500 EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES 1508.00 278450 LAVERDURE, SHANE 100.00 278501 ECOLAB 380.29 278451 LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INC 37.99 278502 ECOLAB 555.00 1001014 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 18098.70 278503 ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA 392.60 278635 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 38455.08 278681 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 419.40 278636 LOCATORS & SUPPLIES 1080.40 1001045 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINTENANCE 1091.43 1001015 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 17.85 278504 ENERBASE 35123.18 278472 M & S SHEET METAL, INC. 155.31 278505 ENERBASE 32050.55 278651 MACA 20200.00 278765 ENERBASE 25509.77 278761 MADC 27375.00 278506 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (2144) 188.17 1001016 MAGIC CITY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY 155.00 1001046 EPIC SOLUTIONS 61.11 278652 MAGIC CITY HOME MAINTENANCE 928.50 278682 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 1251.37 278474 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 6774.87 278507 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 560.31 278653 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 359.00 278683 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF ND 1148.00 278654 MARCO, INC 371.50 278508 FARSTAD OIL CO 1190.85 278655 MARKETPLACE FOODS 1129.04 1001048 FASTENAL COMPANY 65.29 1001017 MARSH PROPERTIES LLC 58105.00 278509 FELTNER, RICHARD 135.98 1001018 MATERIAL TESTING 577.00 278684 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 1658.00 1001019 MATERIAL TESTING 362.00 1001049 FIDELITY SECURTIY LIFE 2806.91 278475 MATHRE COMMUNICATIONS INC 250.00 278685 FINDAWAY WORLD, LLC 1495.27 1001020 MCKIBBEN, JASON 99.00 1001050 FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. 58.50 278656 MCWILLIAMS, MIKAYLA 99.00 1001051 FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. 337.50 1001021 MENARDS 37.93 278686 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 850.00 278476 MENARDS 2125.30 1001055 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 8333.33 278477 MFOA 30.00 278781 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 5000000.00 278417 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 863.69 278511 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 1080.00 278763 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 3122.45 1001056 FLAIL-MASTER 517.00 278658 MILITARY NAMES 27.00 1001057 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 1987.50 278659 MINOT AUTO 1598.79 278517 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC .40 1001022 MINOT AUTO 2238.88 278691 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS 199.00 1001023 MINOT AUTO 58.78 1001058 FRONTLINE PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTIONS 1500.00 278478 MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 3.45 278518 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 333.54 1001024 MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 21.19 278692 GAFFANEYS 179.90 278479 MINOT CITY AUDITOR 60.00 278693 GAFFANEYS 616.30 278660 MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING 7083.33 278519 GAFFANEYS 22.95 1001025 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 24901.20 278597 GALE 2975.62 278480 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 19650.85 278694 GEFROH ELECTRIC 37450.00 278662 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 2835.40 278766 GENERAL TRADING 141.42 278481 MINOT DAILY NEWS 1273.76 278521 GENERAL TRADING 108.81 278663 MINOT DAILY NEWS 290.32 278695 GENERAL TRADING 213.43 1001026 MINOT ELECTRIC 742.52 278522 GEOLOGIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS 2957.50 278482 MINOT ELECTRIC 1333.95 1001059  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 1358.23 278767 ROTARY CLUB OF MINOT 186.00 278561 MINOT PARK DISTRICT 280250.51 278598 RYAN GMC 670.18 278726 MINOT PARK DISTRICT 137270.87 278768 SANITATION PRODUCTS 699.04 278562 MINOT RESTAURANT SUPPLY 145.35 1001060 SCHEELS 184.41 1001091 MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY 141080.64 278523 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 215.50 278563 MINOT'S FINEST COLLISION CENTER 1045.60 278524 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 189.95 278727 MISC P CARD VENDOR 20606.83 1001069 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 7.50 1001092 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 172.12 278599 SCHON, KAYTLYN 20.00 278564 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 172.12 278769 SCREENCLOUD 40.00 1001093 MOWBRAY & SONS 18998.00 278696 SECURITY PLUS 55.00 278728 MUNICODE 605.88 278697 SENGER, ROBERT & MICHELLE 10.00 278565 MUUS LUMBER 60.48 1001070 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 63.82 1001094 NAGEL, THOMAS 1375.00 278770 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP 3440.44 278567 NAPA AUTO PARTS 740.50 278527 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP 2207.40 278729 NAPA AUTO PARTS 1226.74 278699 SOLTIS BUSINESS FORMS CO. 584.00 278730 NAPA AUTO PARTS 917.32 1001071 SOURIS BASIN PLANNING COUNCIL 4208.33 278568 NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT 1161.00 278528 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER RESOURCE 508245.46 278569 NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION 143.96 278700 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 175.87 278601 NCRAAO 2019 260.00 278529 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 175.87 278774 ND CHAPTER OF IAEI 120.00 278771 SRF CONSULTING GROUP 13181.27 278570 ND CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION 90.00 278701 SRT COMMUNICATIONS 10775.71 1001097 ND CHILD SUPPORT 25.00 278530 STAPLES 815.10 1001098 ND CHILD SUPPORT 250.00 278702 STATE WATER COMMISSION 11765.46 278571 ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 200.00 278531 STATE WATER COMMISSION 2062866.72 278731 ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 25.00 278703 STEVICK BUSINESS SPECIALTIES & WEAR 3637.94 1001099 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 13625.84 278532 STODDARD, DEANNA 236.94 278572 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 11.50 278533 STREICHER'S 507.95 1001100 ND HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 1898.97 278534 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 46.50 278573 ND INSURANCE RESERVE FUND 1340.00 278535 SWANSON & WARCUP, LTD 5255.35 1001101 ND ONE CALL, INC 301.60 278536 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 1539.97 278574 ND ONE CALL, INC 693.85 278704 TALBOTT, MIKALI 304.00 278733 ND PARKS AND RECREATION 200.00 1001072 TARGET 25.00 278734 ND SAFETY COUNCIL, INC. 400.00 1001073 TEAM ELECTRONICS INC 160.85 278575 ND STATE FAIR 213.00 1001074 TEAM ELECTRONICS INC 160.00 1001102 ND SURPLUS PROPERTY 1790.04 1001075 TECTA AMERICA 2723.00 1001103 ND WATER & POLLUTION CONTROL 2200.00 1001076 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO. 92.60 278576 NDBOA 645.00 278772 TERNES, KEVIN 55.00 278735 NDDEQ 315.41 278705 TEXAS DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 20.00 278775 NDSWRA 580.00 1001077 THATCHER COMPANY, INC 10392.02 278736 NELSON, PAULETTE 62.04 278537 THE VIEW 20.00 278577 NET TRANSCRIPTS 100.00 278706 THERMO SCIENTIFIC PORTABLE 55753.15 278737 NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS 10313.60 278538 THERMO SCIENTIFIC PORTABLE 180.46 1001104 NIESS, BRIAN 467.50 278707 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST PAYMENT CENTER 264.00 1001105 NORTH COUNTRY MERCANTILE 225.00 1001078 TITAN MACHINERY 521.67 278578 NORTH DAKOTA CPA SOCIETY 290.00 1001079 TITAN MACHINERY 444.70 278738 NORTH DAKOTA GUARANTY & TITLE 23743.72 278600 TOO DARK MOTORSPORTS 12.00 278579 NORTH DAKOTA INSURANCE DEPT 360.00 278539 TOTALFUNDS 328.21 278739 NORTH PRAIRIE RURAL WATER 55.05 1001080 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 107.42 1001106 NORTHERN BRAKE 15.00 278540 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARINGHOU 995.00 1001107 NORTHERN BRAKE 378.00 278708 TRINITY HEALTH 30.00 278740 NORTHERN PLAINS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. 277.09 278709 TRINITY MEDICAL GROUP 48.75 1001108 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 4042.78 278542 TRUE VALUE MINOT 16.99 1001109 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 5710.93 278711 U.S. POST OFFICE 5000.00 278741 NOVA FIRE PROTECTION CO. 320.00 278543 U.S. POST OFFICE 41.74 1001110 OCLC 1309.30 1001081 ULRICKSON, PAUL 99.00 1001111 OFFICE DEPOT 2229.04 1001083 UNIFORM CENTER 207.96 278742 OLSON'S TOWING 2510.00 278546 UNIQUE FOR YOU 191.00 278580 ONLINE DAKOTA INFORMATION NETWORK 708.00 278547 UNITED ACCOUNTS, INC 321.16 278776 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 10112.52 278712 UNITED AIRLINES 1083.00 1001112 OVERDRIVE 6305.92 278713 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 291.39 278581 OWUSU, RAYMOND 20.00 278549 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 362.19 278743 PAM'S UPHOLSTERY 400.00 278550 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMER 11648.31 278582 PAPPENFUS, MATTHEW 553.46 278551 UPS STORE #1423 11.82 278583 PARSONS ELECTRIC LLC 1125.00 278552 UPS STORE #1423 109.56 1001113 PARSONS ELECTRIC LLC 125.00 278714 US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWG 350.29 278777 PEB ENTERPRISES, LLC 8230.13 278773 USA BLUE BOOK 444.92 1001114 PEREZ JR., ISRAEL 150.00 278715 VAN DYKE, CAMILA 127.60 278744 PET PARADE 50.00 278553 VANGUARD APPRAISALS 17475.00 278745 PETCO 223.96 1001084 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 30##### 124.19 278602 POST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 227150.65 278554 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER - 30##### 124.19 278778 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 330.00 278716 VELVA ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 615.70 278746 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 36.50 1001085 VERIZON 20.02 278747 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. 54.54 278717 VERIZON 4235.84 1001115 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. 139.08 1001086 VESSCO, INC 219.13 278748 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 2068.65 278555 VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER 3075.00 278584 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 793.15 278718 VOHNE LICHE KENNELS, INC 19301.00 278749 PROCOLLECT 1272.98 278719 VOLLMER, JENNA 99.00 1001116 PROTECH INTEGRATIONS LLC 134.91 278720 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 439151.09 278585 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 538.92 278556 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 142277.18 278750 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY 614.93 278721 WAL MART 202.38 1001117 RALPH'S PLUMBING 342.00 1001087 WANTZ, MACEY 55.68 278586 RAPID FIRE PROTECTION INC 1530.00 278722 WARD COUNTY AUDITOR 15225.00 278751 RDO EQUIPMENT 1228.89 278557 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 278587 RDO EQUIPMENT 76.77 278723 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 278588 RDO EQUIPMENT 1191.42 1001088 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 278589 REALTIME TRANSLATIONS, INC 20.00 278558 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 278752 RECORDED BOOKS 105.95 1001089 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 278753 REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM 27563.37 278724 WASTE NOT RECYCLING LLC 3115.80 278754 RHI SUPPLY 657.67 1001090 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.24 278437 RICHLAND COUNTY 911 COMMUNICATIONS 675.00 278725 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 6.55 278439 ROBISON, CARI 250.00 278559 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 4.25 278487 ROCKMOUNT RESEARCH AND ALLOY 1042.74 278560 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 10.00 278499  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 21.15 278544 WESTERN DAKOTA ENERGY ASSOCIATION 4000.00 278755 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 10.22 278548 WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING 747.40 278591 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 6.52 278566 WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING 9.11 278756 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 10.22 278590 WESTLIE FORD 215.47 278592 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 54.07 278596 WESTLIE FORD 290.80 278757 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 71.48 278620 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 1045.33 278593 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 12.52 278632 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 1278.35 278758 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 10.94 278657 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 1047.30 1001119 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 9.62 278661 WILBUR-ELLIS CO LLC 1786.55 1001120 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 70.27 278677 WINNELSON 377.24 1001121 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 72.03 278687 WSI CLAIM 357.48 278594 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 79.29 278732 XEROX CORPORATION 1014.54 278595 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 15.43 278762 XEROX CORPORATION 131.42 278759 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 1.52 278779 WEST OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 193.85 1001118 TOTAL: $11,900,513.10 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 $ 14,140.86 BCBS 330,415.01 Federal Tax Withholding 328,286.09 State Income Tax Sales and Use Tax ND State Disbursement 7,394.12 Deferred Comp 19,656.90 Verendrye Electric 80,488.40 Xcel 144,567.14 MDU 2,746.19 Mass Mutual 125,782.88 Discovery Benefits 6,176.18 NDPERS Pension 29,592.69 Credit Card 15.00 Total $1,089,261.46  September 3, 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. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL – JULY 21, 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 17, 2019 - APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the payroll for the period of June 23, 2019 through July 20, 2019 in the amount of $2,034,319.54. 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. 5407 – REZONE RAMSTAD HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5407 on second reading to rezone Ramstad Heights 3rd Addition from R4 (Planned Residence District) to R1S (Single-Family Residential District with Small Lot Flexibility). Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5407 on second reading. 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. 5408 – REZONE RAMSTAD HEIGHTS 4TH ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5408 on second reading to rezone Ramstad Heights 4th Addition from R4 (Planned Residence District) to R1S (Single-Family Residential District with Small Lot Flexibility). Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5408 on second reading. 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. 5413- BUDGET AMENDMENT - 2019 K-9 CASPIAN (PD0170) – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5413 on second reading to amend the 2019 annual budget to increase the general fund police revenues and expenditures and police capital purchases revenues and expenditures for a 2019 K-9. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5413 on second reading. 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. 5414 – BUDGET AMENDMENT- CITYWIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (4423) – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5414 on second reading to amend the 2019 annual budget to move the citywide asset management software out of the equipment purchase capital fund into the general fund engineering department accounts. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5414 on second reading. 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. 5415- BUDGET AMENDMENT- SALES TAX RESERVES FOR FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS (CAP012 AND 3135.2) – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5415 on second reading to increase the flood control sales tax and capital purchases expenditures for the additional City share using flood control sales tax reserves authorize using flood control sales tax reserves for additional flood control expenditures. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously.  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5415 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council ratify the following administratively approved requests. 1. Alzheimer’s Association to conduct a raffle August 25, 2019 at Oak Park (1300 4th Ave NW) 2. The Tap Room for a special event permit July 22-23, 2019 at Gourmet Chef (122 South Main Street) 3. Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for a special event permit August 1-4, 2019 outside 510 Central Ave East 4. Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for a special event permit September 21, 2019 at Minot Municipal Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW) 5. Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for a special event permit August 30-September 1, 2019 outside 510 Central Ave East 6. The Tap Room for a special event permit August 8, 2019 at Oak Park (1305 4th Ave NW) 7. The Tap Room for a special event permit August 10, 2019 at Roosevelt Park (1215 E Burdick Expy) 8. The Tap Room for a special event permit August 17, 2019 at downtown Minot 9. J.L. Beers for a special event permit August 14, 2019 outside 2001 22nd Ave SW 10. The Spot for a special event permit August 10, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 11. The Spot for a special event permit August 13, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 12. The Spot for a special event permit August 15-18, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 13. The Spot for a special event permit August 17, 2019 at Dakota Territory Air Museum (100 34th Ave NE) 14. The Spot for a special event permit August 24, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 15. The Spot for a special event permit August 29, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 16. The Spot for a special event permit September 5-7, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 17. The Spot for a special event permit September 14, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 18. The Spot for a special event permit September 21, 2019 outside 6 2nd Street NE 19. The Tap Room for a special event permit August 16, 2019 at 1st and 1st Event Center (104 1st Ave SE) 20. The Landing Bar for a special event permit August 16, 2019 at Minot Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW) 21. Downtown Business Professional Association to conduct bingo August 17, 2019 downtown Minot 22. YWCA to conduct a raffle August 17, 2019 at the Parker Center (21 1st Ave SE) 23. Souris Valley United Way to conduct a raffle August 9, 2019 at Souris Valley Golf Course (2400 14th Ave SW) 24. Cardinals Smokin Guns to conduct raffles August 20, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at Nedrose High School (5705 15th Ave SE) 25. Nedrose Cardinals Athletic Boosters to conduct bingo, raffles, raffle board, and sports pools August 20, 2019 through June 30, 2020 at Nedrose High School (5705 15th Ave SE) 26. North Dakota Friends of the NRA State Fund Committee, LLC to conduct a raffle September 21, 2019 at Minot Municipal Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW) 27. Minot Lions to conduct a raffle November 5, 2019 at the Pour Farm (201 37th Ave SW) 28. Bones BBQ for a special event permit September 21, 2019 Minot Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW) Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. FINAL PAYMENT – SUNDRE LINE REROUTE (PROJECT NUMBER 4195) – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve final payment to Wagner Construction in the amount of $142,277.67 for the Sundre Line Reroute project. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. RETAIL LIQUOR & BEER LICENSE AMENDMENT- THE ORIGINAL BAR & NIGHTCLUB – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the amendment to the Retail Liquor & Beer License held by The Original Bar and Nightclub, Inc. to change the premises of the license to the newly constructed building located at 720 North Broadway.  September 3, 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. CITY COUNCIL APPROVE LICENSE TRANSFER OF SALESFORCE TO CITY OF MINOT – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve transfer of the license for Salesforce software to the City of Minot and annual renewal payment of $24,989.41 as repository of all CDBG-DR and CDBG-NDR records. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. RETAIL LIQUOR & BEER LICENSE AMENDMENT- BROADWAY LIQUOR, LLC – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve the amendment to the Retail Liquor & Beer License held by Broadway Liquor, LLC to include First International Bank & Trust listed as a security interest on the license. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner. Alderman Wolsky brought up concerns with the defeasible property clause included in the ordinance and pointed out that certain aspects of the ordinance make it too complicated. He said, it needs to be updated in this section, as well as areas describing moral character and inactivity. He suggested, before the 2020 census opens up the availability of new licenses, there should be changes made to the ordinance to apply to new licenses. 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. CITY COUNCIL APPROVE NO COST AMENDMENT #4 TO AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH INC. – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the No Cost Amendment #4 to the CDBG-NDR Project Delivery Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. with Scope Amendments and contract extension to December 31, 2021. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky. Alderman Wolsky asked about the dollar amount spent on the housing study, which activity the dollars came from and whether the money for the study reduced the amount allocated to another project. Mr. Zakian responded by saying, the housing study was budgeted under the “Planning” activity. There was $300,000 budgeted for the study so it will not require funds from any other activity and does not take away from planning other activities. A vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner, seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT ROLL 2019 – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the assessment roll for sidewalk repair project 4311. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. 31ST AVENUE SW AND 10TH STREET SW SIGNAL WARRANT REVIEW (4393) – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the removal of the span wire traffic signal at the 31st Avenue SW and 10th Street SW intersection. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson. Alderman Wolsky asked if the City could implement a policy that when stop lights are installed during construction, they be removed after the construction is over. City Engineer, Lance Meyer, stated, that is the current policy. He said, years ago when partnering with the DOT on projects that necessitate a traffic signal, the DOT allowed the City to keep the traffic signals. Now, the policy is that they be removed.  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Sipma asked what the cost would be to replace the signal with an adequate signal cabinet, to which the City Engineer said, it would be about $250,000. Mr. Meyer also confirmed, it would have to be paid for with City funds. The DOT would not provide funding for unwarranted signals. Upon questioning by Alderman Wolsky, Mr. Meyer explained that the poles holding the signals will be removed next year when the storm sewer assessment project takes place. He said, when they start installing pipe and redoing the intersection, the poles will be in the way. The signal is on its last legs so now that the signals will need to be removed for the project, it is an opportunity to discuss options. They can decide to put a signal back up or go back to a two-way stop at 10th Street. He further described changes that can be made to the two-lane roadway by saying, they could install a turning lane on 10th Street to split traffic and make the intersection more efficient. James Bolstad, of 500 32nd Ave SW, said, he is opposed to removing the traffic signal. He reviewed the traffic study and said he believes the number of cars justifies installing a permanent signal. He said, crossing 31st Avenue is too difficult without a signal. Alderman Podrygula said he understands the traffic volume doesn’t meet the criteria but believes crossing is difficult. He raised concerns about the speed limit differential since the speed limit on 31st Avenue is 35 mph and 10th Street is 25 mph. Mr. Meyer said, the traffic study calculated about 12 cars per minute which is not significant volume. The northbound left turn will see the most delay. By adding a turning lane, it will separate traffic and shorten the delay. He said staff is comfortable with the recommendation and would never recommend anything that would put the public at risk. Alderman Podrygula asked if they could keep the light until construction starts. Mr. Meyer said, yes, when taking a light offline, they typically change it to a flashing light to monitor issues and delays. As long as the controller doesn’t fail, the light can remain in place. Alderman Straight asked about the possibility of a roundabout, to which Mr. Meyer responded by saying, one technically could be installed but the intersection needs more right of way. Alderman Wolsky mentioned the new construction and improvements in the area asked how often the City conducts traffic studies. Mr. Meyer said, this location has been checked frequently. A study in 2016 demonstrated the same results. It would need a 50% increase in volume to warrant a signal. He also said, the relocation of Trinity will not increase traffic that much but if conditions change, they can come back with another study. Alderman Podrygula moved to amend the motion to retain the traffic signal until the 31st Avenue SW and 10th Street SW intersection is reconfigured. Motion seconded by Alderman Wolsky. Alderman Podrygula clarified and Alderman Wolsky as the second, agreed, that the light can switch to flashing a month or two before construction and if the signal fails before that time, staff has the authority not to replace broken parts. A vote was taken on the amendment by Alderman Podrygula, seconded by Alderman Wolsky and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Straight, Wolsky; nays: Sipma. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner, seconded by Alderman Olson, as amended, and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Wolsky; nays: Straight. RESOLUTION NO. 3634 – APPROVE THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR 1300 4TH AVE. NE – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve resolution no. 3634 authorizing the use of Eminent Domain for property and structures located at 1300 4th Avenue NE, Minot, ND 58703 as part of the HUD CDBG-DR acquisition program to support flood control projects. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5417 – AMEND THE 2019 ANNUAL BUDGET- ACQUISITION PROPERTIES ON EL RIO DRIVE (CAP037, CAP038, & CAP039) – APPROVED  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5417 on first reading amending the 2019 annual budget to increase the flood control sales tax and flood control capital expenditures for properties acquired on El Rio Drive using flood control sales tax reserves. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Straight said he is leery of using reserves and suggested finding another funding source. Upon questioning as to what funding source he would suggest, Alderman Straight said, Hub City funding could be used. The Finance Director clarified, sales tax dollars are allocated to flood control and if they are not used in the year they are collected they are placed in reserves. Applying those funds to this purchase is still the intended use of the funds. Alderman Wolsky mentioned that the Council approved the buyout areas in July but this request is being brought to them months later. He said, he wants the full story at the front end of an approval. Mayor Sipma commended staff for conducting internal audits, finding oversights and correcting the issues to ensure compliance. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5417 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Wolsky; nays: Straight. CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FORGIVING PROMISSORY NOTE FOR 519 8TH AVE NE – APPROVED Alderman Olson moved the City Council approve forgiving Promissory Note for property owned by Zonna Miller at 519 8th Avenue NE who was beneficiary of a Housing Rehabilitation CDBG-DR Grant. Motion seconded by Alderman Straight and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma, Straight, Wolsky; nays: none. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None 2020 BUDGET PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE City Council President Mark Jantzer, summarized his message on the 2020 preliminary budget. He made seven points which he described to the Council and the public.  As Mayor Sipma was able to announce during the State of the City event back in February, the 2020 budget does not raise property taxes or basic service fees, except for adjustments in airport fees, landfill tipping fees, and a slight increase in bus transit fare.  There has been significant progress in stabilizing finances, and a return to funding of operations from a solid property tax base, rather than sales tax which is variable, and causes problems when it goes down.  A key feature of the 2020 budget is that it is significantly larger than 2019, $274 million compared to $179 million last year, or a 52.84% increase. This can happen without a tax increase or a significant change in property values because we are using monies that have been accumulating e.g. sales tax for flood protection and NAWS, or monies received from outside sources like the State of ND and the Federal Government, to use for specific projects (i.e. HUB City projects, highway projects, resiliency projects, and the like). Now that we are proceeding with construction, the dollars set aside for these capital projects is being budgeted and spent in this and future years.  Minot is also benefiting from decisions during the ND 2019 Legislative Session. Additional money for flood protection, and additional funds expected from the “Prairie Dog” bill hub cities formula will help us. New sales tax collected from online sales, and the slight upward trend in sales tax revenue this year are both positive.  Maintaining infrastructure, dealing with a maintenance backlog, investment in new enterprise-wide software solutions, and Capital improvement projects (CIP) and equipment purchases are budgeted.  A recommendation that the Council direct staff to proceed with an accelerated two-year schedule for an additional northwest Minot Fire Station.  Recent successes should build our confidence as a community that we can continue progress and meet the challenges that are ahead. He also thanked City staff, the Mayor, and fellow aldermen for their work on the budget process.  September 3, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting STATUS OF THE ONE BRAND MAGIC FUND APPLICATION Mayor Sipma requested an update on the status of the One Brand MAGIC Fund application. City Attorney Hendershot responded by saying, Visit Minot has selected a vendor but staff had not finished reviewing the contract in time to be placed on the Council agenda. It is expected to be placed on the next City Council agenda for approval. Alderman Straight mentioned working closely with non-profit organizations and said to be mindful of the legal bills they ascertain when processing these requests. Mayor Sipma said he was looking forward to moving ahead on this process and asked if they could grant conditional approval without waiting until the next Council meeting. The City Attorney recommended the Council have the contract for review before granting approval. She said, it is the first time this type of contract has been considered and they want to ensure it meets the new guidelines put in place by the MAGIC Fund Screening Committee. She continued by saying, several departments are involved in the review and their comments will be collected and sent back to Visit Minot. Visit Minot will then have an opportunity to review and respond. The City Manager reminded the Council, it is a unique agreement and they would rather do it right the first time than have to do it over. The Mayor said, if given the opportunity to call a Special Council meeting to process the approval sooner, he is prepared to do so. Alderman Wolsky commented that he is particularly interested in the deliverables required in the contract and has no problem with extra due diligence in order to get it right. Alderman Podrygula agreed and added, there are significant policy issues involved. He also said, he has reservations about marketing and advertising and wants to ensure accountability when deviating from past practices. Mayor Sipma said, he expects the process to become more efficient. He also mentioned, this request is the result of the IEDC report and the white papers produced by the Stakeholders group. OTHER BUSINESS Alderman Wolsky stated, he wrote a letter to the editor which was published in the Minot Daily News saying there would be a discussion on the Gathering Space at this meeting. He said, the topic was delayed until the next Council meeting at the request of the Mayor. He will distribute his memo to staff and the public and encourages conversation at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Alderman Pitner moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________ APPROVED: _______________________________ Kelly Matalka, City Clerk Shaun Sipma, Mayor