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July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT CITY COUNCIL – SCHEDULED MEETING – JULY 6, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Evans, Jantzer (phone), 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 The Mayor described some of his meetings and activities over the past month: 9th – MACEDC Monthly Meeting​ 9th – Flood Control Home Acquisition Signing 10th – Verendrye Electric Annual Meeting 11th – City Council Retreat at The Parker​ 12th – City Council Retreat at The Parker​ 14th – Virtual GBSD Meeting – Task Force 21 (Modernization of Ballistic Missiles) ​ 14th – Blu on Broadway Construction Update Tour​ 17th – NDPAO Citizen Awards – Lifesaver & Good Samaritan 17th – Speaker @Burdick Job Corps – Positive Role Models 18th – Christine Goldander - PW Employee Coin Presentation 21st – Ward County Weed Board Meeting​ 21st – Promotion Ceremony MPD 21st – Special City Council Meeting 21st – Regular City Council Meeting​ 23rd – (2) KXMC Interviews – Flood Anniversary 24th – Arts in the Downtown​ 25th – KMOT Interview – Flood Anniversary​ 26th – Resilient Together – 10th Anniversary of Recovery & Community 9 a.m. Memory Walk through Oak Park​ 10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting MI2 & MI3 Completion near Wee Links 11 a.m. Mural Assembly​ 12 p.m. 10 Year Flood Anniversary Program​ Speakers: Former Mayor Curt Zimbelman, Senator John Hoeven, MPS Superintendent Mark Vollmer, MAFB Col. Michael Walters, SRJB Chair Dave Ashley​ Resilient Together Anniversary Video, Monument Project, Flood T-Shirt Quilt, Panel Discussion​ 26th – Team Minot Commander Event MAFB 28th – Chamber EDC Meeting​ 29th – KMOT Interview​ 29th – Chamber EDC Meeting​ 30th – Team Minot Breakfast Update MAFB​ 30th – Meeting with Xcel Energy – Reliability & Future Plans​ He also said, there were numerous other meetings, phone calls, e-mails, and individual contact concerning City business. The Mayor thanked everyone who participated in the 10th Anniversary Event including the sponsors, Houston Engineering, Odney, HDR Engineering, and Hess. He then presented Public Information Officer, Derek Hackett with a Mayor’s coin and thanked him for all of the work he put into the event. CITY MANAGER REPORT Page 1 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting The City Manager provided a written update describing events and activities for various departments. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney submitted a written report. At the request of Mayor Sipma, Ms. Hendershot stated, the Cypress Development jury trial regarding the Parking Ramps, will begin on Monday, July 12th. Judge Gary Lee is presiding and the City’s Counsel is conducting jury selection. MINOT AREA CHAMBER EDC REPORT John MacMartin, President, and John Knecht, Chair, presented information to the Council from the MACEDC report. Mr. MacMartin described their recent achievements, future tasks and budget request. Mr. Knecht thanked their 14-member, volunteer Board for all of their work to complete the merger and begin implementing the 2021 key initiatives. Alderwoman Evans complemented the report which provided clear objectives and strategic plans. She then asked what exactly Task Force 21 involves. Mr. MacMartin said the funding for Task Force 21 covers travel expenses and consultant reports. They use the City investment and State dollars to make an impact to promote understanding and support of the nuclear triad. Mr. Stewart stated, from an outside perspective, Task Force 21 has a positive effect on the community. The relationship between the Air Force and the community is well respected throughout the country and Minot does a great job to maintain that relationship. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council confirm the following Mayoral appointments: Electrical Board: Jesse Braun appointed with a term to expire June 2023 Heating & Air Conditioning Board: Jesse Schroeder appointed with a term to expire June 2023 Plumbing Board: Trent Livedalen appointed with a term to expire June 2023 Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the minutes of the June 21, 2021 special City Council meeting and the June 21, 2021 regular City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. BILLS, TRANSFERS AND PAYROLL – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve payroll for the period of May 23, 2021 through June 19, 2021 in the amount of $2,112,617.78 and bills and transfers for June in the amount of $3,861,938.60 as follows: WARD COUNTY TREASURER 0.00 287075 MDU 23.77 100001211 WARD COUNTY TREASURER 24,114.31 287076 3D SPECIALTIES, INC. 373.40 287077 Page 2 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 226.71 287078 POST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 230,490.00 287167 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 10,427.04 287079 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 946.95 287168 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 1,629.28 287080 PROCOLLECT 2,109.76 287169 ANDY BERTSCH 300.00 287085 PROTECH INTEGRATIONS, LLC 44.97 287170 AQUA-PURE, INC. 17,466.06 287081 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 626.88 287171 ARAMARK 163.28 287082 RANDI LACROIX 27.10 287136 BECHTOLD PAVING 12,744.75 287084 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 75.00 287173 BILL BARTH 26,725.00 287086 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER BLUESTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 502,250.94 287088 RESOURCE 226,343.28 287175 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY 6,469.25 287089 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 188.31 287176 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY 1,472.63 287090 STATE WATER COMMISSION 5,639.00 287177 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES, INC. 410.26 287091 STEVENS EQUIPMENT SUPPLY 35.50 287178 BRIAN BILLINGSLEY 144.60 287087 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 802.38 287179 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 289.00 287092 TARGET 100.00 287180 C& R RADIATOR 225.00 287093 TECTA AMERICA 775.00 287181 CAPFIRST EQUIPMENT FINANCE 390,594.00 287094 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 6,300.00 287182 CASEY ROSTBERG 302.50 287174 U.S. POST OFFICE 5,000.00 287183 CDM SMITH 157,016.25 287095 ULTEIG 34,187.04 287184 COLONIAL LIFE 2,517.44 287096 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 279.32 287185 COMPUTER STORE 45.00 287097 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE 93.63 287186 CREATIVE CONCRETE 3,500.00 287098 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -- 10### 524.19 287187 CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 449.41 287172 VELVA ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC 7,922.56 287188 D & J EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE, 2,030.60 287099 VESSCO, INC. 503.09 287189 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 334.32 287100 VISIT MINOT 22,190.36 287190 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 52.88 287101 VISIT MINOT 14,780.63 287191 DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION 8,800.00 287102 WALMART 110.00 287192 DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT 102.00 287103 WARD COUNTY AUDITOR 6,925.00 287194 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE 1,404.45 287104 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 22.84 287195 DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. 10,000.00 287105 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 10.94 287196 DUST BE-GONE, LLC 3,905.47 287106 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 258.44 287197 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIVISION 538.19 287107 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 10.22 287198 EILEEN BEAN 28.11 287083 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 11.52 287199 EMPLOYEE ONE TIME PAY 302.50 287108 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 2.72 287200 EMPLOYEE ONE TIME PAY 31.00 287109 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 426.75 287201 ENERBASE 15,365.68 287110 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 5.74 287202 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 111.86 287111 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 3.49 287203 FARSTAD OIL CO 19,973.52 287112 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 128.35 287204 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 25,000.00 287113 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 1.95 287205 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 650.00 287114 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 31.37 287206 FIRST WESTERN INSURANCE 2,333.00 287115 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 552.24 287207 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS, INC. 1,987.50 287116 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 1.95 287208 FRONTIER PRECISION 275.00 287117 WESTLIE FORD 1,037.11 287209 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 720.00 287118 ACKERMAN ESTVOLD 26,658.75 287210 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 711.75 287119 DEERE CREDIT, INC. 44,346.19 287213 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 1,880.00 287120 MINOT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 54,750.00 287211 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 100.00 287121 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 10.00 287122 RESOURCE 156,509.68 287212 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 1,880.00 287123 ACKERMAN ESTVOLD 19,400.00 287214 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 463.25 287124 ACME TOOLS 1,196.12 287215 GENERAL TRADING 34.34 287125 ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 1,012.36 287216 GERDAU RECYCLING 1,624.71 287126 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSN. 120.00 287217 GOETTLE LAW, PLLC 3,500.00 287127 AMERICAN TRUCK & TRAILER, LLC 63.48 287218 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT COMPANY 80.14 287128 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 1,629.28 287219 GREAT PLAINS TECHNICAL SERVICES 9,108.00 287130 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 707.50 287220 HAWKINS, INC. 1,826.00 287131 ARAMARK 81.64 287221 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 22.41 287132 AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. 29,885.40 287222 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 16.68 287133 BAKKE GRINOLDS WIEDERHOLT 416.10 287223 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 1,660.99 287129 BAYCOM, INC. 29,310.00 287225 KALIX 156.14 287134 BECHTOLD PAVING 107,604.79 287226 KLJ ENGINEERING, LLC 97,300.00 287135 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 51.92 287227 LANDMARK STRUCTURES 156,950.00 287137 CAPFIRST EQUIPMENT FINANCE 145,000.00 287228 LANDRUM AND BROWN, INC. 6,000.00 287138 CARI ROBISON 50.00 287336 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 18,535.32 287139 CASHWISE LIQUORS 17.49 287229 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 106.45 287141 CENTRAL DAKOTA SPRINKLER 1,057.25 287230 LUMACUVE AIRFIELD SIGNS 4,800.04 287142 CITY OF MINOT 100.00 287231 MACEY WANTZ 67.20 287193 CLEAN TECH 225.00 287232 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 33,326.08 287143 CORRPRO COMPANIES 1,670.00 287233 MARCO, INC. 381.33 287144 CROSSCOUNTRY FREIGHT SOLUTIONS, MARSHAL LIDDELL 50.00 287140 INC. 97.37 287234 MENARDS 89.93 287145 CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 448.91 287324 MICHELS, VICKI 300.00 287146 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 506.08 287235 MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC. 2,912.50 287147 DAKOTA FENCE 1,665.00 287236 MILLER LAW OFFICE, P.C. 390.00 287148 DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER 38.18 287237 MINOT AUTO 58.08 287149 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC. 867.80 287238 MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING 12,500.00 287150 DAKOTA TRUCK & FARM 68.14 287239 MINOT DAILY NEWS 647.52 287151 DAKOTA WRECKING AND SALVAGE 100.00 287241 MINOT ELECTRIC 83.00 287152 DAN LAWSON 21.00 287286 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 770.32 287153 DANA POLLMAN 247.50 287319 NAPA AUTO PARTS 759.92 287154 DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION 8,600.00 287242 NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT 350.00 287155 DIG IT UP BACKHOE SERVICE 120,089.00 287243 ND CHILD SUPPORT 6.00 287156 DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT 102.00 287244 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 11.50 287157 DORSEY & WHITNEY 24,060.38 287245 ND FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 662.50 287158 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIVISION 122.24 287246 ND ONE CALL, INC. 1,926.10 287159 ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA 136.52 287247 NDDEQ 18.54 287160 EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE NEBRASKA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT 563.08 287161 TECHNOLOGIES 61.99 287248 NORTH COUNTRY SPORTSWEAR 676.56 287162 EMPLOYEE ONE TIME PAY 247.50 287249 NORTHERN TESTING 130.00 287163 ENERBASE 9,966.35 287250 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 1,437.32 287164 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY CONTROL, OLYMPIC SALES, INC. 529.34 287165 INC. 850.00 287251 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 510.00 287166 ERIK LAUDENSCHLAGER 137.50 287285 Page 3 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 1,002.95 287252 OFFICE FURNITURE RESOURCES 5,000.00 287314 FEDEX 780.99 287253 OLSON'S TOWING 1,300.00 287315 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 640.00 287254 PENWORTHY COMPANY, LLC 104.98 287317 FIRST WESTERN INSURANCE 465.00 287255 PHIL SCHULTZ 400.00 287339 FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL COMPANY 482.20 287256 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT 1,000.00 287318 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 228.78 287257 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 37.46 287320 GAFFANEYS 1,930.00 287258 PROCOLLECT 805.29 287321 GALE 184.43 287259 PROTECH INTEGRATIONS, LLC 58.00 287322 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 15.00 287260 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 626.88 287323 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 2,065.00 287261 REAL TIME TRANSLATIONS, INC. 39.00 287325 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 589.00 287262 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 876.50 287326 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 5.00 287263 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 1,154.50 287327 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 65.22 287264 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 1,011.50 287328 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 25,000.00 287265 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 935.00 287329 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 46.16 287266 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 629.50 287330 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 1,265.00 287267 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 500.00 287331 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 10.00 287268 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 1,161.00 287332 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 10.00 287269 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 500.00 287333 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 45.00 287270 REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM 70,872.68 287334 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 5.33 287271 RHI SUPPLY 343.48 287335 GENERAL TRADING 148.64 287272 RODNEY BRIAN NEUHALFEN 50.00 287312 GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT COMPANY 14,376.12 287273 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 118.75 287338 GRAPHICS LETTERING & TRIM 68.00 287275 SECRETARY OF STATE 36.00 287340 HAWKINS, INC. 1,937.38 287276 SIGNS TODAY 39.75 287341 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 7.56 287278 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 188.31 287342 HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. 33,183.26 287279 SPRINKLERS PLUS, LLC 4,445.00 287343 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM 247.90 287280 SRF CONSULTING GROUP 4,219.90 287344 JLG ARCHITECTS 37,310.00 287282 STATE WATER COMMISSION 77,544.76 287345 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 200.08 287274 STEEN CONSTRUCTION CO. 102,690.00 287240 KELLER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING 212,506.82 287283 SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC. 10,881.16 287346 KLJ ENGINEERING, LLC 9,000.00 287284 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 3,515.39 287347 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 40,812.78 287287 TARGET 50.00 287348 LOWES PRINTING, INC. 10,231.04 287288 TATE HILGENKAMP 50.00 287277 MAGIC MILE WELDING 350.00 287289 TAYLOR JENSEN 247.50 287281 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 1,033.41 287290 TEAM ELECTRONICS, INC. 199.70 287349 MARCHUS-BATTERIES PLUS 11.65 287224 TERMINAL SUPPLY CO. 43.53 287350 MARCO, INC. 245.24 287291 THATCHER COMPANY, INC. 10,124.76 287351 MARCO, INC. 780.67 287292 TIMMONS GROUP 27,353.10 287352 MARIA ROMANICK 466.40 287337 ULTEIG 2,432.25 287353 MATTHEW PAPPENFUS 179.56 287316 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 263.14 287354 MELANIE MOORE 23.50 287302 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -- 10### 524.19 287355 MENARDS 31.61 287293 VESSCO, INC. 735.86 287356 MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC. 840.00 287294 VISIT MINOT 21,208.00 287357 MIDWEST TAPE 32.98 287295 WALLWORK TRUCK CENTER 267.01 287358 MILLER LAW OFFICE, P.C. 1,955.00 287296 WARD COUNTY TREASURER 50,507.72 287359 MINOT AUTO 4,930.74 287297 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 30.45 287360 MINOT DAILY NEWS 950.58 287298 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 100.00 287361 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 739.17 287299 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 634.44 287362 MINOT PARK DISTRICT 2,000.00 287300 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 76.29 287363 MINOT PAVING 56,437.49 287301 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 85.00 287364 MOWBRAY & SONS 192.00 287303 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 45.80 287365 NAPA AUTO PARTS 2,382.27 287304 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 4.93 287366 NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION 142.56 287305 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 45.07 287367 ND CHILD SUPPORT 125.00 287306 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 10.00 287368 ND DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 90.00 287307 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 8.63 287369 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 0.00 287308 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 19.15 287370 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 5.00 287309 WESTLIE FORD 1,211.76 287371 ND FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 662.50 287310 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 2,751.59 287372 NEBRASKA CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT 563.08 287311 TOTAL: 3,861,938.60 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 2,217.90 287313 Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5606 - RUTH ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2- REZONE – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5606 on second reading to rezone from “AG” Agricultural District and “P” Public Zone to establish “AG” Agricultural District on Ruth Addition Lot 1 and “P” Public Zone on Ruth Addition Lot 2. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5606 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5618 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET-NEW PARKING FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5618 on second reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase the Airport’s capital equipment expenses, department materials and supplies, IT maintenance and repair, and consultants for the purchasing of new parking equipment for the new parking facilities management at the Airport. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Page 4 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5618 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5619 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- SWIF ACTION F OUTFALL PIPE CLEANING – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5619 on second reading to amend the 2021 annual budget to increase Street department levee maintenance for the SWIF F work which will be funded with Sales Tax flood control and general fund reserves that were a result of State Water Commission funding that was received for SWIF D and E work. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5619 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5620 - AMEND 2021 DISPATCH BUDGET TO PURCHASE RADIO CONSOLE FOR COMMUNICATION WITH MINOT FIRE DEPARTMENT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5620 on second reading to amend the 2021 annual budget to increase the Fire Department Capital Equipment Purchases revenues and expenditures and decrease the Vehicle and Equipment Repair revenues and expenditures for the purchase of a dispatch console. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5620 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5621 - STOP SIGNS FOR PRAIRIE GREEN NEIGHBORHOOD – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5621 on second reading to remove a yield sign restriction from Eastbound 32nd Avenue at 10th Street SW and add stop sign restrictions to the following approaches in the Prairie Green neighborhood: 1. Southbound 14th Street SW at 32nd Avenue SW 2. Southbound 12th Street SW at 32nd Avenue SW 3. Northbound 13th Street SW at 32nd Avenue SW 4. Northbound 11th Street SW at 32nd Avenue SW 5. Eastbound 32nd Avenue SW at 10th Street SW 6. Eastbound 33rd Avenue SW at 13th Street SW 7. Westbound 33rd Avenue SW at 13th Street SW 8. Eastbound 34th Avenue SW at 13th Street SW 9. Westbound 34th Avenue SW at 13th Street SW 10. Southbound 12th Street SW and 34th Avenue SW 11. Eastbound 34th Avenue SW and 10th Street SW 12. Southbound 15th Street SW at 35th Avenue SW 13. Eastbound 35th Avenue SW at 13th Street SW Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5621 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5622 - PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT FOR PORT PROPERTY AND PARKING RAMPS – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5622 on second reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase the Finance and Parking Ramps department expenditures for the payment of delinquent taxes on City property, using cash reserves, approve payment of the 2018 property taxes for the land that was formerly leased to ND Port Services, and Page 5 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting approve the payment of 2017 taxes for the parking ramp properties. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5622 on second reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5623 - AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- LOIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5623 on first reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase the sales tax first penny economic development subscription expenditures for the Location One Information System (LOIS), using cash reserves. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5623 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5624 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- NDDOT URBAN AGREEMENT (CRISI) GRANT - FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5624 on first reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase the engineering department professional services expenditures for the North Dakota Urban Agreement for the CRISI grant, using cash reserves. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5624 o first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5625 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT (CRRSAA) GRANT – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5625 on first reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase Airport other professional services and Federal operating revenue for the 2021 ACRGP concessions addendum grant. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5625 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ST. JOSEPH’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – GRANT REQUEST – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council authorize the fire department to apply for the St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation grant and allow the Mayor to sign the letter of endorsement. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. P# 3529.05A MREFPP PHASE WC-1A – TIERRECITA VALLEJO LEVEE SEGMENT BID APPROVAL – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the bid to Wagner Construction for the first phase of construction of the Tierrecita Vallejo levee segment of the MREFPP Phase WC-1A. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. GAMING SITE AUTHORIZATION- COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the gaming site authorization for Companions for Children to conduct pull tab devices at Buffalo Wings and Rings through June 30, 2022. Page 6 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. LANDFILL SCRAPER – LEASE ADDENDUM (PROJECT NUMBER 4575) – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the addendum to the lease with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation for the new landfill scraper lease that was awarded to Butler Machinery in December of 2020. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. RATIFY THE AIRPORT’S EXCHANGE OF A 2019 TORO MOWER FOR A 2021 TORO MOWER AT NO COST TO THE CITY – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council ratify the Airport’s exchange of their 2019 Toro Mower with Broom Attachment for a 2021 Toro Mower with Broom Attachment and authorize the Mayor to sign any applicable documents. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. ORDINANCE NO. 5626 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- AIRPORT’S EXCHANGE OF 2019 TORO MOWER – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5626 on first reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase the Airport capital equipment and sale of capital assets for the trade of the Airport 2019 Toro mower. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5626 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. LANDRUM AND BROWN, INC. (L&B) PROJECT EXTENSION, MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, AND MINIMUM STANDARDS – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve project extension of the Landrum & Brown, Inc. Task Order No. 3 (T.O. #3) – Updating of Standard Contract Forms and Additional Tasks for the Minot International Airport (MOT); approve the Landrum & Brown, Inc. Task Order No. 7 (T.O. #7) for Miscellaneous Consulting Services; approve Landrum & Brown, Inc. Task Order No. 8 (T.O. #8) to Update Minimum Standards; and authorize the Mayor to sign any applicable documentation. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. SBPC AMENDMENT TO GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the amendment to the Grant Funding Agreement between the City of Minot and Souris Basin Planning Council 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. RETIREMENT AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF POLICE K-9 “LOIS” – APPROVED Alderwoman Evans moved the City Council approve the retirement of police K-9 Lois, approve the sale and transfer of ownership of police K-9 Lois and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Motion seconded by Alderman Podrygula. Captain Sundbakken said, Lois has served the Police Department for six years and 4 months partnered with Officer Laudenschlager as her handler. Since he has submitted his resignation, the amount of training needed to partner Lois with another handler would exceed her useful career. Page 7 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Podrygula asked about plans to replace the K-9 and requested they expedite the process. Captain Sundbakken responded by saying, the first step is to identify a handler and then sometime in the next year will start the process to purchase another dog. All of the K-9s are vital to their operations and offer a resource that humans can’t fill. The City Manager added, it is customary for the handler to retain the K-9 after retirement. The average working life span is about seven years so the cost and effort to retain Lois and train a new handler wouldn’t be worth it. He mentioned that communities are typically very supportive of the K-9 program. The City can and will sustain a replacement however, if there are sponsors in the community who want to participate, they can reach out to Chief Klug or Mr. Stewart. 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; nays: none. FERGUSON BOOKS & MORE- SUCCESS DEPOT RENTAL – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the request from Dane Ferguson of Ferguson Books & More, to conduct a pop-up sale at the Success Depot July 16-17, 2021. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer. Alderwoman Evans asked if the City usually allows rental of City property. Mr. Stewart responded by saying, staff is currently working to draft a policy regarding rental of City property. This situation arose because the business had an agreement with the previous property owner. The rental income will be received as program income for the City Hall project through the NDR program. The City does not typically allow rental of property for private profit. Whereupon a vote was taken on the motion by Alderwoman Olson, seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. RESOLUTION NO. 3723 - DOWNTOWN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council adopt resolution no. 3723 establishing a Façade Improvement Program in the form of a forgivable loan for properties in the Central Business District, and adopting program guidelines and design standards. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans. Margie Bolton, of Margie’s Art Glass, addressed the Council. She said the program is very much needed for downtown and she is excited about the opportunity. The older buildings make it hard for owners to make the enhancements they would really like to such as improving accessibility. They can’t afford all the improvements on their own. Jonathan Rosenthal, Economic Development Administrator, said now that money has been allocated, they can proceed with confidence. He gave a presentation describing their focus on redevelopment efforts while keeping the heart of Minot strong. He provided a summary of the numerous studies which all agreed that redevelopment downtown would drive economic growth. Now that the infrastructure has been replaced, the next step is to address the physical conditions of downtown Minot. He gave examples of buildings who could benefit from the program and explained the approach and application process. Following the presentation, Alderwoman Evans asked what would happen if the property were sold before the ten-year time frame expired. Mr. Rosenthal said, transfers are permitted as long as the new owner continues to maintain the improvements. Mr. Stewart added, another option would be to repay the cost of the improvements. Alderman Ross asked how to defend this project to a constituent with a business in another part of town who does not benefit from the program. Mr. Rosenthal said, there are other projects for different areas of town such as the beautification plan on Broadway. Downtown was built prior to adopting current building codes and is need of investment. Page 8 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Sipma responded by saying, economic development specialists have all identified downtowns of middle America as a draw for tourism. Downtown was identified as an asset highlighted by programs like the Main Street Initiative to attract business to unique areas. Alderman Ross noted that he is not opposed to downtown but has heard concerns from other segments of the community. Alderman Pitner thanked everyone for working to get the program in place. He said he is in favor of all projects that support businesses in Minot but this is the project before them and is the first of many community programs. They need to focus on investing downtown especially because of Trinity vacating their downtown buildings. Improvements to the buildings in downtown will make them more attractive to new businesses and the workforce. Alderman Podrygula agreed with the previous comments but emphasized the importance of investing downtown. He compared Minot to other communities who have successfully strengthened their downtown economies. Rod Wilson with Northern Sentry and president of the Downtown Business & Professional Association, explained that it is their mission make downtown better. He pointed out the struggles many businesses are facing to retain their workforce and attract business. The program will help business owners make much needed improvements to their properties to make downtown more attractive. Sherry McGlaughlin, addressed Alderman Ross’s comments by saying, she owns businesses both in downtown, and other locations in the city. She believes they can easily defend the need to revitalize downtown. She said, she personally will not be applying for the program but supports other businesses who will apply. Downtown is the heart of Minot and is in need of investment regardless of what takes place in other areas of Minot. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. RECYCLING TRANSFER STATION AND NEW LANDFILL ENTRANCE APPROVE PLANS AND SPECS (PROJECT NUMBER 4580) – APPROVED Alderman Pitner moved the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Recycling Transfer Facility and New Landfill Entrance and authorize a call for bids. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans. Alderman Jantzer said, he supports the motion and believes there is a significant desire for curbside recycling. They need to move forward with this in order to get an accurate cost estimate for the overall program. He then requested staff update their projections for other aspects of recycling, considering fuel costs and the market for recyclable materials. Upon questioning by Alderwoman Evans regarding the timeline, Mr. Sorenson explained they have already encountered delays. The plans are now about 70% complete and they should have numbers in the next couple months. He suggested spring 2023 is a reasonable target since they wouldn’t distribute new bins during winter. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderman Pitner seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. DENY NEW LANDFILL INVESTIGATION TASK ORDER (PROJECT NUMBER 4545) – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council deny the request to authorize the Mayor to sign the task order for the New Landfill Investigation with CPS, Ltd. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans. Alderwoman Olson stated, the issue has been discussed a lot over many years and she understands the frustration but believes it would be difficult, if not impossible to find land. Another study is not the best use of funds. Denying the investigation would set clear direction for staff to focus elsewhere. Alderman Podrygula said he believes recycling should improve capacity issues at the landfill and relocating the entrance should help the neighborhood with some traffic. His concern however, is that the Council told citizens they would look elsewhere to relocate a landfill and he is hesitant to go back on their word. He commented that some things have changed and there is a lot on their plate and many other uses for funds. Page 9 of 10  July 6, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Mayor Sipma stated, the former Public Works Director spent a decade looking for land and believes this investigation will take $370,000 and come to the same conclusion. Minot is already supporting the region in regards to NAWS, Flood Control, and the oil boom. Relocating the landfill would cost sanitation customers double or triple the current rate for the benefit of the whole region. Alderman Jantzer said the issue has been before them numerous times and at the present time, he would prefer not to spend the money to reach the same conclusion. Alderman Pitner disagreed and said they told the citizens they would investigate further. Until an investigation is done, they don’t know if there is a better site for a landfill. When they toured the current site, they saw the issues in person. Alderwoman Evans supported the motion. She said she spoke with former Alderman Hatlelid about the history of looking for a new site and believes the process has been done. Mr. Stewart said he understands the complexity of the issue. The current landfill has growth capacity and they have done their due diligence. Relocating a landfill is difficult and they will always have the “not in my backyard” issue. The same problems exist across the country. The most cost-effective solution for the next 10-20 years, however, is to stay at the current location. The process to move costs millions of dollars even beyond purchasing land. There are regulatory and environmental issues to deal with. At a national level, it is becoming more evident that the federal government will have to get involved at some point. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderwoman Olson, seconded by Alderwoman Evans and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Ross, Sipma; nays: Pitner, Podrygula PERSONAL APPEARANCES None MISCELLANEOUS & DISCUSSION None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Alderman Pitner moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________ APPROVED: _______________________________ Kelly Matalka, City Clerk Shaun Sipma, Mayor Page 10 of 10