City Council

September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT CITY COUNCIL – SCHEDULED MEETING – SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 AT 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma 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 4th – SVAS Ground Breaking​ August 5th – Sale Closing on Home for Flood Control​ August 6th – IEDC Steering Committee Meeting​ August 6th – Military Affairs Committee Meeting (Zoom)​ August 7th – 5th Bomb Wing Commander Col. Michael Walters Meeting​ August 10th – Task Force 21 Meeting​ August 13th – MADC Board Meeting​ August 17th – Regular City Council meeting​ August 21st – Immigrant Stakeholders Phone Conference​ August 23rd – Emcee for the Minot Food Truck Festival at Oak Park​ August 27th – MADC Special Board Meeting​ August 28th – Sertoma at Oak Park​ August 29th – Mayor Roast at Good Night Live​ August 30th – 5th Bomb Wing Commander Open House​ Sept 1st – Sen. Hoeven with US Energy Secretary​ Sept 1st – Census Kiosk at Marketplace​ Sept 2nd – Flood Control Home Acquisition Closing​ Sept 2nd – Magic City Equality Flag Raising​ Sept 3rd – CTE Committee Meeting​ Sept 3rd – Military Affairs Zoom Meeting​ Sept 8th – NDLC Nominating Committee Meeting​ He also said, there were numerous phone calls, e-mails, and individual contact concerning City business. ​ He then addressed an issue that took place during the Magic City Equality flag raising. He said, the issue regarding the size of the flag was immediately identified and was taken down right away and replaced with a flag of the correct size. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Interim City Manager, David Lakefield, began his report by listing upcoming meetings. The Chamber Board meeting September 15th, NDLC Virtual Annual Business meeting September 15th, MAGIC Fund September 18th, City Council September 21st, Chamber Annual Meeting September 23rd, NDLC Virtual Annual Meeting September 24th-26th, Souris River Joint Board October 1st, and City Council October 5th. He continued with updates on NDR projects including Blu on Broadway, which has the foundation laid and is laying steel in the basement. The TIF is underway with street and utility improvements on 1st Street. The City Hall project is undergoing an appraisal the following week and they are preparing for negotiations. The Center for Technical Education is awaiting the release of funds from HUD and anticipating the approval of the environmental review later in the month.  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting He discussed additional projects taking place around the city including the 31st Ave SE roundabout. He said, the crews finished pouring concrete the previous week but they will continue with curb and gutter. They hope to have all pavement laid by the end of the month. The 10th Ave SE and 31st intersection is now open however, 31st Avenue to 37th Avenue is closed. The storm sewer installation is complete on 10th Avenue SE and roads are being built. They will continue to install storm sewer to the west on 32nd and 34th and expect completion of the project by the end of October. Phase MI-1 of Flood Control continues with staining on the dry side of the floodwall and the base course of asphalt pavement on 4th Avenue is nearly complete. Phase MI-2/3 has reached substantial completion. The closure structure needs to be stained and punch list items continue to be addressed. He briefly discussed the Census by saying, Minot has a 67% response rate compared to a state response rate of 64.2% and a national rate of 65.3%. He provided some financial updates and said he is optimistic of budget savings at this point. The General Fund revenue is tracking slightly above budget, General Fund expense is tracking 5% below budget, and sales tax revenues are tracking as budgeted. Mr. Lakefield provided additional information about the software upgrade which is conducting end-user training the following day. He said, the financial modules of the program will go live October 1st. He said the bond sale, which was previously approved by Council, closes the following day. The Problem Property Unit has developed a plan but will provide more information at a later date. ATTORNEY’S REPORT The City Attorney submitted a written report. PUBLIC HEARING: SUBDIVISION AND REZONING RIVERWOOD 2ND ADDITION, LOT 1 The City Council held a public hearing to consider a request by Ron and Karen Thunshelle, applicants and David Kopp, owner, to create a new subdivision from an unplatted portion of the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 21-155N-83W to be known as Riverwood 2nd Addition, Lot 1 and to rezone the new lot from AG, “Agricultural District” to RA, “Agricultural Residential District.” No one appeared on behalf of the request. 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: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. SUBDIVISION OF RIVERWOOD 2ND ADDITION, LOT 1 – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council approve a new subdivision from an unplatted portion of the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 21-155N-83W to be known as Riverwood 2nd Addition, Lot 1. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5526 – REZONING RIVERWOOD 2ND ADDITION, LOT 1 – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5526 on first reading to rezone the new lot from AG (Agricultural District) to RA (Agricultural Residential District). Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5526 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. SUBDIVISION TITA 2ND ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2 – APPROVED  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council create a new subdivision to be known as Tita 2nd Addition, Lots 1 & 2 Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the minutes of the August 17, 2020 regular City Council meeting and the August 24, 2020 special City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. BILLS, TRANSFERS & PAYROLL – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve payroll for the period of July 19, 2020 through August 15, 2020 in the amount of $2,089,519.85 and bills and transfers for August in the amount of $7,747,745.28 as follows: ACKERMAN ESTVOLD 7627.50 ASPHALT PRESERVATION COMPANY, INC. 716893.70 283334 283502 ACME TOOLS 622.47 ASSETWORKS LLC 2594.79 283335 283503 ACME TOOLS 1095.45 AT&T 4009.82 283493 1002942 ACME TOOLS 1276.76 AUTO ZONE 6843 39.56 1002929 1002943 ACOM SOLUTIONS 3621.00 AUTOTEX 73.75 1002930 1002944 ADOBE SYSTEMS INC. 29.99 B & H PHOTO-VIDEO 241.82 1002931 1002945 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 1156.45 BAER, JOSEPH JR 25.00 283336 283504 ADVENTURE DIVERS 5922.35 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 8540.08 283337 1002947 AE2S CONSTRUCTION LLC 4254.25 BALCO UNIFORM COMPANY, INC. 5511.40 283494 283347 AIPPERSPACH, MILDRED 132.30 BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSTORES INC. 51.46 283338 1002948 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 49.95 BEAN, EILEEN 23.00 283495 283505 AMAZON.COM 8625.52 BECHTOLD PAVING 52087.13 1002938 283348 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 6230.88 BECHTOLD PAVING 20677.50 283339 283506 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 11528.76 BERRY DUNN MCNEIL & PARKER LLC 26600.00 283496 1002949 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 525.14 BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT 264.07 1002939 1002950 AMERICAN WORKING DOGS, INC 150.00 BIBLIOTHECA, LLC 1414.90 283654 1002951 AMERICAN WORKING DOGS, INC 150.00 BJORK, JENNA 107.65 283655 283349 AMERICAN WORKING DOGS, INC 150.00 BJORK, JENNA 302.50 283656 283507 AMERIPRIDE 81.64 BLU ON BROADWAY, LLC 115843.84 283340 283508 AMERIPRIDE 81.64 BLUESTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC 621057.19 283497 283350 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 1808.31 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 15.05 283341 283351 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 27582.84 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC 126.10 283498 1002952 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 133990.33 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY 50.00 283657 283509 APH/AUTO VALUE 4.95 BOOT BARN INC 200.00 283342 1002953 AQUA-PURE INC 879.35 BOPPRE LAW FIRM, PLLC 6000.00 283343 283510 AQUA-PURE INC 13095.00 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC 2152.90 283499 283352 ARCHKEY TECHNOLOGIES 250.00 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC 771.08 283344 283511 ARCHKEY TECHNOLOGIES 1750.00 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC 1097.00 283500 1002954 ARMSTRONG, ANN 185.00 BOUND TREE MEDICAL 177.98 283345 1002955 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 15.48 BOWLES, AARON B 181.50 283346 283512 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 10.98 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 6533.80 283501 283513 ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE 149.89 BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY 1034.85 1002940 1002956  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting BROCK WHITE CO LLC 280.68 283514 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT 140.25 283561 BROCK WHITE CO LLC 621.12 1002957 GOVHR USA 8500.00 283562 BUDGET MUSIC & VIDEO 996.45 1002958 GRAINGER 169.10 1002988 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 805.12 283353 GRAND FORKS FIRE EQUIPMENT 756.22 1002989 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 149.58 283515 GRAND HOTEL 29.85 1002990 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 537.95 1002959 GRANITE SPRINGS CO. 520.75 1002991 CAPFIRST EQUIPMENT FINANCE 145000.00 283516 GRAPHICS LETTERING & TRIM 440.00 283402 CARBY, CHRISTOPHER 30.00 283354 GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC. 761.69 1002992 CDM SMITH 196627.25 283355 GRAYBAR 75.60 1002993 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 394.05 283517 GRINNELL, HUGH 25.99 283563 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 2958.77 1002960 HACH 1564.74 1002994 CHRISTIANSON HEATING & AIR 263.93 283356 HANSON'S EXCAVATING 828.00 283404 CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON 335.85 283482 HARPER, JESSICA 21.57 283405 CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON 335.85 283658 HAWKINS, INC 14433.64 283406 CITY LAUNDRY 6.99 1002961 HAWKINS, INC 3750.00 283564 CLEAN HARBORS ENV. SERVICES 38879.37 1002962 HIGH POINT NETWORKS, LLC 175.00 1002995 CLEAN TECH 75.00 283357 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 18.75 283565 CLEAN TECH 601.65 283518 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 483.02 1002996 CLUTE OFFICE EQUIP. INC. 24.99 1002963 HOME OF ECONOMY 385.66 1002997 COLONIAL LIFE PREMIUM PROCESSING 2617.16 283358 HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC 22539.79 283407 COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE 1000.00 283359 HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC 27400.69 283566 COMPUTER STORE 1277.92 283519 HUBER SPRINKLER SERVICE 4575.35 283567 COOKIES FOR YOU 900.00 283360 HYDRO KLEAN 43469.50 283408 CORE & MAIN 149.25 283361 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 3174.75 283570 CORE & MAIN 22327.95 1002964 INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC 489.79 283571 CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU 200.00 283483 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC 78.50 1002998 CREDIT COLLECTIONS BUREAU 200.00 283659 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 640.80 283409 CREST TRUCK PARTS 700.00 1002965 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 16.40 283572 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 1408.98 283362 IPMA-HR 2200.02 1002999 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 241.60 283520 JEROMES COLLISION CENTER 12009.17 1003000 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 416.69 1002966 JH MEDICAL SUPPLY 82.31 283410 DAKOTA AGRONOMY PARTNERS, LLC 1037.50 1002967 JIMS WELDING,INC. 112.80 283573 DAKOTA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION 17261.00 283521 KELLER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING 155571.10 283411 DAKOTA FENCE 124.80 1002968 KELLER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING 158531.70 283575 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 1915.48 1002969 KLC OF WILLMAR INC 4142.74 283576 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC 5.22 283522 KLJ ENGINEERING LLC (BISMARCK) 6979.50 283412 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC 209.97 1002970 KOSSAN, KENTON 302.50 283578 DAKOTA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC 50.00 283523 LAKESHORE 480.68 1003001 DAKOTA TRUCK & FARM 85.83 1002971 LANDMARK STRUCTURES 235440.00 283413 DAKOTA UNDERGROUND SPECIALTIES LLC 383694.00 283363 LANDRUM AND BROWN, INC 12500.00 283414 DAKOTA WRECKING AND SALVAGE 369.93 283524 LAWSON, JERRY 500.00 283415 DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS 80.00 283364 LEMERE, CHARITY 41.40 283416 DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS 55.00 1002972 LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER 489.36 283580 DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION 8250.00 283365 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 43419.34 283417 DELL MARKETING L.P. 1787.43 283366 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 30061.40 283581 DELL MARKETING L.P. 5890.00 1002973 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 10071.19 283418 DIG IT UP BACKHOE SERVICE 29800.00 283525 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 261.40 283583 DIRECTV 266.97 1002974 MADC .00 283584 DIVE RIGHT IN SCUBA, INC 3043.99 1002975 MADC 30416.67 283661 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE 1351.64 283367 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 6533.09 283419 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE 1619.92 283526 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 56999.43 283585 DORSEY & WHITNEY 8078.40 283527 MAK, SUHERMIN 25.00 283420 DOUBEK, LYLE 500.00 283528 MARCO, INC 245.24 283421 DXP ENTERPRISES, INC 280.10 1002976 MARCO, INC 175.00 283422 DYNAMIC SAWING & CORING, LLC 400.00 1002977 MARCO, INC 196.50 283586 ECOLAB 380.29 283368 MARKETPLACE FOODS 990.94 1003002 ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA 2240.86 283369 MARKETPLACE FOODS SOUTH BROADWAY 142.75 1003003 ENERBASE 30398.93 283387 MARTISEN, DELLA & OLIVIA CHRISTMAS 20.00 283423 ENERBASE 20718.09 283549 MATERIAL TESTING 6009.00 283424 ENERBASE 191.51 1002978 MATERIAL TESTING 4056.25 1003004 EPIC SOLUTIONS 19.29 283388 MENARDS 153.32 283425 ETSYSTEMS 12400.00 283550 MENARDS 4077.98 1003009 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 830.90 283389 MICROSOFT CORPORATION 1238.71 1003011 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 117.31 283551 MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC 62.50 283587 FARSTAD OIL CO 280.05 283390 MILLER LAW OFFICE, P.C. 502.50 283588 FASTENAL COMPANY 8.19 1002979 MINOT AUTO 835.77 283429 FEDERAL EXPRESS 156.74 1002980 MINOT AUTO 446.39 283590 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC 9.83 283553 MINOT AUTO 31.25 1003012 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 13627.65 1002981 MINOT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7500.00 283591 FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 3650.00 283554 MINOT CITY AUDITOR 20.00 283592 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS 424.60 283391 MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING 8750.00 283430 FIRE SAFETY USA, INC 245.00 1002982 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 11594.73 283492 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 20833.33 283392 MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR. 3092.38 283593 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 1260.00 283660 MINOT DAILY NEWS 3269.24 283432 FIRST WESTERN INSURANCE 528.00 283393 MINOT DAILY NEWS 590.92 283594 FIRST WESTERN INSURANCE 150.00 283555 MINOT DAILY NEWS 48.00 1003013 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC 1987.50 283556 MINOT ELECTRIC 1130.03 283433 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS INC .40 1002983 MINOT ELECTRIC 80.00 283595 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 68.20 1002984 MINOT ELECTRIC 454.86 1003014 G-TEC EQUIPMENT SERVICES, LLC 1875.00 283395 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 1469.15 283662 GAFFANEYS 350.00 283557 MINOT PARK DISTRICT 2000.00 283434 GAFFANEYS 187.90 1002985 MINOT PAVING 14446.00 283435 GALE 20.79 283396 MINOT RESTAURANT SUPPLY 361.83 1003015 GALE 166.14 283558 MINOT VETERINARY CLINIC 3397.00 1003016 GENERAL TRADING 184.41 283397 MISC P CARD VENDOR 8302.88 1003021 GENERAL TRADING 10.40 283559 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 500.00 283552 GENERAL TRADING 340.27 1002986 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 240.00 283577 GERDAU RECYCLING 153.43 283398 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 474.00 283582 GERDAU RECYCLING 144.40 283560 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 1000.00 283607 GERDAU RECYCLING 123.15 1002987 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 870.00 283625 GILLIG LLC 960.35 283399 MISCELLANEOUS A/R 480.50 283629 GOETTLE, SHANE C 3500.00 283400 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 172.12 283486 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT 351.72 283401 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER 172.12 283663  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting MOORE, MELANIE 63.00 283596 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER RESOURCE 407088.81 283670 MOWBRAY & SONS 6744.00 283597 SOURIS VALLEY READY MIX, LLD 269.00 283462 MOWBRAY & SONS 2217.00 1003022 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 188.31 283489 MR. LAWN 270.00 283436 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 188.31 283671 MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO 110.16 283437 SRF CONSULTING GROUP 7392.74 283463 MVTL LABORATORIES 1093.00 1003023 STALHEIM, STEFANIE 25.00 283636 NAPA AUTO PARTS 1244.62 283440 STAPLES 217.33 1003050 NAPA AUTO PARTS 1185.78 283598 STATE WATER COMMISSION 14809.51 283464 NAPA AUTO PARTS 819.76 1003024 STATE WATER COMMISSION 73897.39 283637 NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT 942.00 283441 STATE WATER COMMISSION 1687858.02 283673 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL 80.00 1003025 STRATA CORPORATION 2470.00 283466 NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION 148.06 283599 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL 73.00 283467 ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 1000.00 283442 SWANSON & WARCUP, LTD 7158.00 1003051 ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 600.00 283665 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 702.05 283468 ND DEPT OF HEALTH 18.54 283600 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 7853.23 283638 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 543169.97 283443 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 479.50 1003052 ND FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 1462.50 283666 TARGET 332.07 1003053 ND LEAGUE OF CITIES 30.00 1003026 TARGETS ONLINE 117.25 1003054 ND ONE CALL, INC 1765.20 283601 TEAM ELECTRONICS INC 443.00 283639 ND SAFETY COUNCIL, INC. 300.00 283602 TEAM ELECTRONICS INC 44.75 1003055 ND STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY 85.00 1003027 TEN-8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. 6370.00 1003056 ND STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS 50.00 1003028 THE IRIS COMPANIES 347.70 1003057 ND SURPLUS PROPERTY 90.00 1003029 THE PUBLIC SAFETY STORE, LLC 510.98 1003058 ND WATER COALITION 1000.00 283444 THEIN WELL 42620.59 283469 NDSWRA 60.00 283603 THOMSON REUTERS-WEST PAYMENT CENTER 528.00 1003059 NEBRASKA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT 563.08 283487 TIMMONS GROUP 9889.58 283640 NEBRASKA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT 563.08 283667 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN 300.63 1003060 NET TRANSCRIPTS 342.28 283604 TRANE COMPANY 149.12 1003061 NEUHALFEN, RODNEY BRIAN 50.00 283445 TRINITY MEDICAL GROUP 3997.05 1003062 NEW TECH ROOFING LLC 3375.00 283446 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 8400.00 283470 NORTH COUNTRY MERCANTILE 90.00 1003030 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 9320.00 283641 NORTH PRAIRIE RURAL WATER 134.75 1003031 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 3050.00 1003063 NORTH WINDS TRUCK ACCESSORIES 439.90 283605 U.S. POST OFFICE 5000.00 283642 NORTHERN TESTING 305.00 283447 U.S. POST OFFICE 158.55 1003064 NORTHERN TESTING 957.00 283606 ULTEIG 42746.09 283674 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 3369.87 283449 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 5226.28 283471 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 3693.79 283608 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 5446.49 283644 NOVA FIRE PROTECTION CO. 219.00 283450 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMER 12342.38 283472 NOVA FIRE PROTECTION CO. 160.00 283609 UPS STORE #1423 163.91 1003065 NOYES, JOSHUA 435.00 283610 VACUUM & SEWING CENTER 419.94 1003066 O'DAY EQUIP. INC. 187.50 283451 VALS CYCLERY 130.00 1003067 O'DAY EQUIP. INC. 140.00 283611 VARITECH INDUSTRIES INC. 54775.25 283645 OFFICE DEPOT 216.37 1003032 VERIZON WIRELESS 20.02 283646 OHIO BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES 5.00 283612 VERIZON WIRELESS 1235.43 1003068 OK AUTOMOTIVE 156.43 1003033 VESSCO, INC 875.00 283473 OLSON'S TOWING 1430.00 283613 VISIT MINOT 17670.90 283675 OMNI DISTRIBUTION,INC. 530.00 1003034 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 441762.13 283647 PEI (PERSONNEL EVALUATION INC) 75.00 1003035 WAL MART 187.71 1003069 PETCO 111.98 1003036 WALLACE, SHAUN 1695.00 283474 POST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 281473.92 283614 WANTZ, MACEY 69.00 283475 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 255.48 283615 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 283648 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 236.00 1003037 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 283649 PREFERRED CONTROLS CORP 1172.00 283452 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 283650 PREFERRED CONTROLS CORP 409.63 283616 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 1.95 283394 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 182.00 283617 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 16.58 283403 PRIORITY DISPATCH 2015.00 1003038 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 12.48 283461 PROCOLLECT 1197.82 283618 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 19.96 283465 PROTECH INTEGRATIONS LLC 44.97 283453 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 28.85 283484 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 525.92 283454 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 9.48 283485 PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING COUNCIL 150.00 1003039 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 37.97 283488 RAE SYSTEMS INC. 1627.00 1003040 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 3.42 283490 RAILROAD MANAGEMENT COMPANY III,LLC 633.38 283619 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.02 283491 RALPH'S PLUMBING 1895.46 283455 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 58.55 283574 RAMADA BISMARCK HOTEL 187.02 1003041 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 2.83 283579 RAPID FIRE PROTECTION INC 877.50 283620 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 7.10 283623 RDO EQUIPMENT 12.02 283621 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 6.48 283627 RDO EQUIPMENT 1195.71 1003042 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 13.20 283643 REDSTONE TECHNOLOGIES, INC 5070.00 283622 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 15.43 283652 REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM 21483.16 283624 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 23.06 283664 RHI SUPPLY 4020.55 1003044 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 16.34 283672 ROBINS KAPLAN LLP 2.50 283626 WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS 10.80 283676 ROBISON, CARI 50.00 283456 WEST OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL 165.98 1003070 ROLAC CONTRACTING 96714.00 283457 WESTERN DAKOTA ENERGY ASSOCIATION 4000.00 283476 ROTELIUK, RONDEL 46.00 283668 WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING 230.43 1003071 SANITATION PRODUCTS 24.85 283628 WESTLIE FORD 83.73 283477 SCHATZ CROSSROADS TRUCKSTOP 20.00 283458 WESTLIE FORD 118.39 1003072 SCHEELS 136.11 1003045 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 2027.31 283479 SCHELL, RORY & JANELLE 715.00 283459 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 1494.34 283651 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 155.47 1003046 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 77.25 1003073 SCHULTZ PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC 795.00 283630 WILBUR-ELLIS CO LLC 758.45 1003074 SCHULTZ, PHIL 200.00 283460 WINNELSON 249.72 1003075 SCREENCLOUD 40.00 1003047 WORLD BOOK INC. 229.00 1003076 SECURITY FENCE, INC. 650.00 283631 WSI CLAIM 115.78 283653 SECURITY PLUS 55.00 283632 WSI CLAIM 389.58 1003077 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 22.94 283633 XEROX CORPORATION 532.70 283480 SHRM 219.00 1003048 3D SPECIALTIES INC. 17866.40 283481 SIMONSON'S 45.07 1003049 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER RESOURCE .00 283635 TOTAL: $ 7,747,745.28 Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none.  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting ORDINANCE NO. 5521 – REZONING OUTLOT 6, SECTION 8-155N-82W – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5521 on second reading to rezone Outlot 6, Section 8-155N- 82W from AG (Agricultural District) to RA (Agricultural Residential District). Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5521 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5522 - REZONING OUTLOT 7, SECTION 8-155N-82W – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5522 on second reading to rezone Outlot 7, S8-155N-82W from RA (Agricultural Residential District) and AG (Agricultural District) to RA (Agricultural Residential District) only. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5522 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5523 – AMEND THE 2020 ANNUAL BUDGET- FY 2020 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the Council place ordinance no. 5523 on second reading to amend the 2020 annual budget to increase the Police Department operational supplies and capital revenues and expenditures for the FY2020 Edward Byrne JAG Grant. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5523 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5524 – AMEND THE 2020 ANNUAL BUDGET- 31ST AVE SE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5524 on second reading amending the 2020 annual budget to increase street department street improvement and highway reserves capital expenditures for additional engineering and construction required for 31st Ave SE Reconstruction. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5524 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council ratify the following administratively approved requests: 1. Majettes Hockey to conduct raffles throughout the season at MAYSA Arena (2501 Burdick Expy W) 2. Elevation for a special event permit August 15, 2020 at The Depot (15 N Main Street) 3. The Tap Room for a special event permit August 1-14, 2020 at Oak Park (1301 4th Ave NW) 4. The Spot for a special event permit August 7-9, 2020 outside 6 2nd Street NE 5. 19th Hole for a special event permit August 27, 2020 at Roosevelt Park Zoo (1219 Burdick Expy E) 6. 19th Hole for a special event permit September 22, 2020 at Roosevelt Park Zoo (1219 Burdick Expy E) 7. YWCA Minot to conduct raffles August 21-22, 2020 at The Spot (6 2nd Street NE) 8. Souris Valley United Way to conduct a raffle September 17, 2020 at Minot Country Club (1219 Valley Bluffs Drive) 9. Bishop Ryan Catholic School Parent Activities Association to conduct raffles September 10, 2020- June 30, 2021 at Bishop Ryan Catholic School (320 3rd Ave SW) 10. American Cancer Society Relay For Life amended raffle permit M-3827 revising the drawing date to September 25, 2020 at Oak Park. 11. Blue Rider for a special event permit August 29, 2020 through September 1, 2020 outside 118 1st Ave SE 12. Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for a special event permit August 1, 2020 outside 510 Central Ave East  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting 13. The Spot for a special event permit August 29, 2020 outside 6 2nd Street NE 14. The Spot for a special event permit August 20-23, 2020 outside 6 2nd Street NE 15. The Ranger Lounge for a special event permit August 22, 2020 outside 1218 South Broadway 16. Kiwanis Club of Minot to conduct a raffle October 30, 2020 at Minot Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW) 17. Cardinals Athletic Boosters to conduct raffles and a sports pool throughout the season at Nedrose High School (5705 15th Ave SE) 18. North Dakota State Council Knights of Columbus to conduct a raffle April 17, 2020 at Clarion Hotel and Convention Center (2200 E Burdick Expy) 19. The Spot for a special event permit August 21, 2020 at The Regency Event Center at 1st and 1st 20. The Spot for a special event permit September 5, 2020 at The Regency Event Center at 1st and 1st 21. Souris Valley Ducks Unlimited to conduct a raffle September 17, 2020 at Sleep Inn & Suites (2400 10th Street SW) 22. Elevation for a special event permit August 29, 2020 outside 7 1st Street SE 23. Off the Vine for a special event permit August 23, 2020 at Oak Park (1300 4th Avenue NW) 24. The Tap Room for a special event permit August 21, 2020 at Minot Auditorium (420 3rd Ave SW) 25. Off the Vine for a special event permit August 29, 2020 outside 15 South Main Street 26. The Spot for a special event permit September 4, 2020 outside 6 2nd Street NE 27. The Spot for a special event permit September 12, 2020 outside 6 2nd Street NE 28. The Spot for a special event permit September 17, 2020 outside 6 2nd Street NE Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. FINAL PAYMENT TO HIGHT CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR DEMOLITION CONTRACT – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the approve retainage payment of $28,693.40 to Hight Construction LLC to close out the demolition contract under CDBG-NDR Program. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. FINAL PAYMENT – SUNDRE RESERVOIR AND PUMP STATION (PROJECT NUMBER 4195.1) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve final payment to PKG Contracting, Inc in the amount of $64,875.86 for the Sundre Reservoir and Pump Station project. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. 2019 STORM SEWER REHAB – FINAL PAYMENT (CITY PROJECT NO. 4390) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve final payment for the 2019 Storm Sewer Rehab Project to Basaraba Excavating in the amount of $9,467.05. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. FINAL PAYMENT & BUDGET AMENDMENT - 2019 SIDEWALK, CURB & GUTTER (4382) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the final payment of $49,819.27 to be paid to Keller Paving & Landscaping, Inc. for the 2019 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter project. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5527 - AMEND THE 2020 ANNUAL BUDGET- 2019 SIDEWALK, CURB, & GUTTER (4382) – FIRST READING – APPROVED  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5527 on first reading to increase Street department sidewalk, curb & gutter expenditures on the 2019 sidewalk, curb & gutter project to be paid with cash reserves in the amount of $564.74. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5527 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. 2020 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT APPROVAL; SIDEWALK REPAIR (4382) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the assessment roll for Sidewalk Repair project 4382. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. 2020 NUISANCE ABATEMENTS – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved City Council approve the 2020 nuisance abatement list. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. RETAIL BEER LICENSE- CASA JALISCO AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD, LLC DBA CASA JALISCO – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the Retail Beer License for Casa Jalisco operating at 3700 E Burdick Expressway. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. REQUEST TO LIQUIDATE SURPLUS EQUIPMENT – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve disposal of the listed excess vehicles/equipment using the GovDeals online auction service or City auction. 1985 Ford Pickup 1989 Oshkosh 4 Wheel Drive Dump W/Plow 2000 Ford Expedition 1994 Jetter Truck 2001 Dodge 2500 Pickup 2007 Loadmaster Garbage Packer 1999 Dodge 1500 Pickup 2001 Leach Garbage Packer 1994 Ford F150 Pickup 2001 Sterling Truck Chassis (Cracked Frame) 2001 Dodge 1500 Pickup 8V71 Detroit Diesel Engine 2000 Ford E250 Panel Van 1975 IHC 5 Ton Truck W/Sander Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. CITY ASSET TRANSFER TO PARK DISTRICT – REFUSE PACKER – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council authorize transfer of a 2001 Leach 25-yard surplus refuse packer in the sanitation department to the Park District. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. BURDICK EXPRESSWAY MAJOR REHABILITATION CPM AGREEMENT (4394) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the CPM agreement with the NDDOT for the Burdick Expressway mill and overlay project and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. BURDICK EXPRESSWAY ADA UPGRADES NDDOT CPM AGREEMENT (4394) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the CPM agreement with the NDDOT for the Burdick Expressway ADA compliant pedestrian ramps and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 17 2ND AVE SE – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the Right of Way Encroachment Permit Application submitted by Rau Rental, LLC for the projecting sign and awnings at their building at 17 2nd Ave SE. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 3013 10TH ST NW – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the Right of Way Encroachment Agreement Application submitted by Todd and Heidi VanDusen of BK Investments, LLP for the installation of private storm sewer to tie into a City catch basin in the 3000 block of 10th St NW. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. MINOT CENTRAL DISPATCH GRANT APPROVAL- CALL TAKER SOFTWARE – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the application of a grant submitted to St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation and if chosen to receiving funding, authorize Minot Central Dispatch to forward to purchase the ProQA system and authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to sign agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5525 – AMEND THE CMCO - MOVIE THEATER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5525 on first reading amending section 5-1 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances by adding a definition for “movie theater” and enacting a new subsection, subsection (18) to section 5-16 of chapter 5, article II (licenses), to be titled “movie theater.” Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson said that during the first reading of the ordinance, she mentioned her preference for the movie theater to consider no alcohol during G-rated movies or that a specific family time be designated. She also encouraged the public to share their feelings on the issue with the movie theater. Alderman Podrygula said he discussed restrictions with the City Attorney, including limiting alcohol to certain areas of the theater. After their discussion he realized that a specific area for consumption is too similar to a bar and has brought up complications in the past. City Attorney Hendershot elaborated by saying, the City Council could add restrictions. She said this ordinance is similar to a Supper Club license which requires verification of gross annual food sales. The Movie Theater license limits patrons to one drink at a time to restrict sharing. The Police Department can also do compliance checks consistent with state law. Alderwoman Evans said, this ordinance allows flexibility to adapt to customer’s desires. As a Council, they have authority over specific businesses who apply for the license.  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner shared that he has no grievances over the change. Currently, restaurants serve alcohol while families are present so this doesn’t seem out of line. Alderman Podrygula said, he is not keen on the spread of alcohol, however, as an economic issue, if this will keep theaters in business, it seems fine. He encouraged the owners to act respectfully and responsibly. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5525 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. MOVIE THEATER LICENSE- AMERICAN MULTI-CINEMA, INC DBA AMC DAKOTA SQUARE 9 – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the request from American Multi-Cinema, Inc dba AMC Dakota Square 9, for a Movie Theater License operating at 2400 10th Street SW, Suite 604. Motion seconded by Alderman Ross. Alderwoman Evans called upon Kevin Jensen, General Manager of AMC Dakota Square 9, to explain his experience serving alcohol in theaters and AMC’s operating procedures. Mr. Jensen described his experience working at theaters in Detroit and said they never ran into any alcohol related issues. AMC has strict requirements for bartenders and managers which will ensure compliance with state law. They also have a company policy of only allowing two drinks per customer per day, signified using wristbands. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner, seconded by Alderman Ross and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. APPROVE SALVAGE AGREEMENT WITH TED MERTZ FOR OIL TANK – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the salvage agreement with Ted Mertz for an oil tank including oil in the tank on property acquired by the City under the flood buyout program located at 215 14th Street NE, Minot, ND. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ENGINEERING AMENDMENT FOR SUNDRE WATER LINE AND BOOSTER STATION AND RESERVOIR – P# 4195.1 – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the Construction Engineering Amendment with Houston Engineering for the Sundre Water Line Booster Station and Reservoir for a not to exceed amount of $9,006.26 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. AMENDMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING P3135.2D SWIF REPAIR OF DEFICIENT CULVERTS – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the construction engineering contract amendment with Houston Engineering for SWIF D for a not to exceed amount of $98,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5528 – AMEND THE 2020 ANNUAL BUDEGT – CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AMENDMENT SWIF REPAIR (3135.2D) – FIRST READING – APPROVED  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5528 on first reading to increase sales tax flood control expenditures on the SWIF project for the engineering amendment. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5528 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ENGINEERING CONTRACT AMENDMENT - STORM SEWER DISTRICT 123 (4393) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the contract amendment with Ackerman-Estvold for Storm Sewer District 123, 10th Street SW and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. PUBLIC HEARING: 2020 RENAISSANCE ZONE MAP AMENDMENT – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider an additional 18 blocks be included in the Renaissance Zone as recommended by the Renaissance Zone Review Board. No one appeared on behalf of the request. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council close the public hearing and add Blocks 1D through 18D to the Minot Renaissance Zone for new development and rehabilitation purposes. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer. Alderman Pitner said, as the liaison to the Renaissance Zone Review Board, he commended the Board for their research and dedication. He said, the Renaissance Zone provides critical opportunities for development and is a great tool for businesses to use. Mayor Sipma thanked staff and the Board for identifying new areas for reinvestment. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner, seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2021 budget. City Council President, Lisa Olson, read her letter to the Council and the public, “As I begin this letter, I have to reflect on events in 2020 that have impacted our community. First and foremost, our city, county, state, country and world are feeling the effects of a global pandemic. Twelve months ago, as we met to discuss a budget, we never could have imagined how a virus would change everything. Healthcare, public safety, commerce and education have all seen dramatic changes this year. Financial outlooks have been cloudy at best, so this body, along with City staff, have made some difficult decisions, to keep expenditures at a manageable level. I believe this approach is similar to what many of our residents are practicing in their own homes and businesses. Traditional events such as the North Dakota State Fair and the Norsk Hostfest were cancelled in 2020, which caused or will cause a loss of revenue for area businesses, but the magic within our city rallied together to create smaller opportunities for people to gather and enjoy food and entertainment. Along with a pandemic, we have seen racial unrest in many parts of our country. Those situations hit close to home with many of our residents, but I am proud to say that Minot’s approach has been peaceful and effective. Collaboration between the City of Minot and our community have produced open dialogue and resolution on various points. We are keenly aware that this communication must continue into 2021. It becomes easy to focus on the negatives, but we must pivot and realize that there are many positive things occurring in Minot. A collaborative venture between Visit Minot, Minot Area Chamber of Commerce and The Minot Area Development Corporation unveiled a cohesive brand effort called “It’s Magic in Minot”. The colorful new logo can be seen around town. Fundraising efforts continued for projects such as The Magic City Discovery Center and the Minot State University Summer Theater, which will bring new and improved experiences for our citizens to enjoy. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the integrated support for the 2020 Census. Individuals, groups and organizations have assisted in promoting and providing Census kiosks for our community, because they all agree that “More Means More”.  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting Earlier this year, we provided guidance to City staff to develop a proposed 2021 budget that would continue quality municipal services to our citizens, while holding the line on taxes. As stewards of our community’s resources, we are tasked with the responsibility of now reviewing that budget and adopting a budget that follows our earlier guidance. As outlined in Mr. Lakefield’s letter to us, the mill levy for 2021 is proposed at 121.29, which mirrors the proposed 2020 mill levy. Capital Improvement projects, include continued flood control projects, NAWS, City Hall, the Northwest Fire Station and the City Hall Retaining Wall. It is important to note that the flood control projects and City Hall both benefit from additional funding sources. Another key consideration is that this body has previously discussed and approved all of these, either in concept or reality. City staff has taken a prudent approach to funding the Northwest Fire Station and the City Hall Retaining Wall by allowing for partial funding in 2021, with the hope that one could be fully funded if revenues improve. While I support this concept, I am aware that many residents in NW Minot have been patiently waiting for a neighborhood fire station that will better serve their potential safety needs. I encourage City staff to bring updates to the City Council in 2021, which may allow for full funding of the NW Fire Station, including the costs of equipment and personnel. While making difficult choices is part of our responsibility, I would not support the reallocation of funds ear marked for the City Hall Retaining Wall because I believe that it, too, is needed and long overdue. I have previously voiced my approval for the acquisition of a downtown property which could house a new City Hall. Combining local funds along with NDR dollars, we can accomplish the goal of providing needed space for City Hall, moving the 911 dispatch center out of flood’s way and helping to revitalize our downtown. I anxiously await more details on this endeavor. The 2021 budget allows for improved street maintenance, which has been previously discussed by the City Council. I applaud City staff for finding ways to make this happen! Our City employees provide needed municipal services that our residents expect and deserve. Although grade classifications will remain the same, due to insufficient pay classification survey data, our employees will receive their anniversary date increases, as per the current plan. I am confident in saying that we are all thankful for the work that they have done and will continue to do. It is my recommendation, that no matter the economic situation in 2021, that a pay classification survey is completed and considered for the 2022 pay plan. Historically, we have seen the negative effects of employee turnover due to a perceived insufficient pay and benefit plan. With a low, 3.57% turnover rate, we want to continue to work with our employees so that they can ultimately provide quality municipal services to our residents. Three additional staff positions have been requested by various departments. Department Directors have provided sound rationale for the requests, so I recommend that we approve the positions of: • Police Department Intelligence Analyst • Public Works Project Manager/Field Design • Fire Department Fire Inspector (Part-time to Full-time) As we move into the First and Second Reading of the proposed 2021 budget, I encourage discussion and debate among the Council and from the citizens of Minot. Great projects with great results are always obtained through intelligent and compassionate collaboration. It should be our goal to work together, with our citizens, our stakeholders, and our fellow elected officials, to provide an excellent way of life for everyone in the Magic City. Thank you for your service to the City of Minot!” Cindy Sessions, a Minot resident, asked for the Fire Chief’s opinion on delaying the northwest Fire Station. She expressed concerns regarding all of the new construction in that area and how it would affect response times. Mayor Sipma explained that half of the construction would be funded this year and half next year. If the economic climate improves and sales tax collections increase, there is enough flexibility in the budget to fully fund the Fire Station this year. He also mentioned that Minot is currently rated an ISO 2 which is the second-best rating possible. Before Station 4 was built and staffing principles improved, Minot was an ISO 4 rating. Mr. Lakefield said, economic uncertainty led to the delay. Hub City funding is dependent on oil revenue so as revenues declined at the beginning of the year they were concerned about starting a project while being unable to fully fund it to completion. It is partially funded and if the circumstances change, they will be able to move the project forward sooner. There being no further comments, Alderman Pitner moved the City Council close the public hearing and approve the 2021 budget ordinance on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Ross. Alderman Pitner reminded that the community can help move projects forward by shopping locally and contributing sales tax dollars. Mayor Sipma pointed out that of the $143 million total budget only about $25 million is made up by property taxes. There have been years of planning and building reserves for NAWS, Flood Control and the NDR grant that make up a bulk of the  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting budget. He also mentioned that sales tax estimates were conservative but if the numbers improve, projects can be addressed sooner. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner, seconded by Alderman Ross and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none ORDINANCE NO. 5529 - ADOPT THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5529 on first reading to adopt the 2021 annual budget. Motion seconded by Alderman Ross and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5529 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Ross and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none PERSONAL APPEARANCES Donita Magnuson, Simeon Waddington, Steve Hamilton, Josiah Roise, Russell Shower, Eli Waddington, Wendy Walker, Mr. Walker, Nancy Bommelman Bruce, Elijah Roise, Cindy Sessions, Trent Waddington, and Adam Wilbur came forward to express their anger over the Mayor’s participation in flying the LGBTQ+ flag in front of City Hall. Helen Otto, of 4921 County Road 19 S, came forward regarding zoning of her property. She said she is unable to refinance her home because zoning of the property changed from Residential to Light Industrial when it switched hands from the County to the City. She said she had spoken to Principal Planner, Lance Lang but he has retired so she wanted to know the status of the rezoning. Mayor Sipma explained that many changes took place in 2012 that are now being addressed. He asked Mr. Billingsley to provide an update. Mr. Billingsley, Community & Economic Development Director, stated, a public hearing is scheduled for the next Planning Commission meeting, which is early October. The issue will then go to Council during the second October meeting and will take two readings for the zoning to be changed. Mr. Lakefield pointed out that when the issued was identified, it affected multiple properties which will all be addressed at once. RECYCLING DISCUSSION – APPROVED Assistant Public Works Director, Jason Sorenson, presented additional information to the Council regarding the potential recycling program. He provided diagrams of the existing facility and future expansion and posed options to consider concerning the entrance of the landfill. He shared concept drawings as well as construction estimates and potential timeline. The Council discussed potential funding sources, the availability of reserves and the traffic layout if the entrance was relocated. Alderwoman Evans moved the City Council authorize the Assistant Public Works Director to negotiate a scope and fee schedule with CPS Engineering and return to City Council no later than December 31, 2020 with a contract for the design and plan of a recycling transfer facility and a new landfill entrance along with any budget amendments needed to transfer funds from reserves to appropriate accounts. Motion seconded by Alderman Podrygula. Mayor Sipma asked about a requirement for an RFQ. Mr. Sorenson stated, CPS Engineering was already chosen through an RFQ process and currently has a Task Order Agreement. The motion allows him to negotiate a scope and fee of the new project which will be brought back to Council for approval. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderwoman Evans, seconded by Alderman Podrygula and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma. ADJOURNMENT  September 8, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting There being no further business, Alderman Ross moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________ APPROVED: _______________________________ Kelly Matalka, City Clerk Shaun Sipma, Mayor