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October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting MINOT CITY COUNCIL – SCHEDULED MEETING – OCTOBER 4, 2021 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. COVID UPDATE Lisa Clute, Executive Officer of First District Health Unit, provided an update to the Council regarding COVID-19. She said, there are currently 302 active cases in Ward County, whereas last year at this time, there were 185. The 14-day positivity rate is 8.3%. The spreadsheet she presented, also included daily statistics from the other counties they serve. Focusing on Ward county, she said, they have given 25,919 vaccinations across all age ranges however, it does not include statistics from the Air Force Base. She pointed out that the most concerning number of cases in the region are among 0-9-year olds. She said, there are 157 hospitalized in the state with 24 in the ICU. She cautioned though, the numbers don’t accurately reflect the number of out-of-state people in the hospital. She then explained that North Dakota has had 46,338 COVID cases of which, 40,790 were unvaccinated individuals and 5,619 were what is called breakthrough cases. The vaccine is preventing deaths and some hospitalizations but the Delta variant came along after the original vaccine and has caused many breakthrough cases. She then provided an update on vaccination status. Individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine, and are 65 or older or have one or more underlying health condition, can get a booster dose six months after receiving the second shot. The FDA will be looking at possible recommendations for a booster with Moderna. They will also meet with the FDA later this month on possible vaccinations available for 5-11-year olds. She said, they are encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated. North Dakota has had 13 pregnant women hospitalized with COVID and all of them were unvaccinated. She reported for Trinity that hospitalizations have gone up. They currently have 30 COVID patients, which is up from their typical 20-25 range. Half a dozen of those are in the ICU and are on ventilators. There has been rationing of monoclonal treatments since they know they will not have enough for everyone that is eligible. The state has authorized additional ventilators for Trinity to increase their capabilities. The Governor held a press conference last Friday pleading with people to get the vaccination and continue mitigation strategies. MAYOR’S REPORT The Mayor described some of his meetings and activities over the past month: September 8th – Chamber EDC Board Meeting​ September 8th – NAWS Long Term Management Meeting​ September 8th – Commerce Legislative Update with James Leiman September 9th – Flood Protection Home Acquisition Closing​ September 11th – Fire Fighter Citizen’s Academy​ September 13th – Task Force 21 Monthly Meeting​ September 14th – Flood Protection Home Acquisition Closing​ September 20th – Ward County Weed Board Quarterly Meeting​ September 20th – Regular City Council Meeting​ September 21st – Governor’s Conference Call on COVID 2021​ September 22nd – 24th Washington DC Task Force 21​ •Meeting with Senator Kramer, MAFB Missions​ •Meeting with Senator Hoeven, MAFB Missions​ •TF21 Reception for MAFB Alumni Military Leadership​ •Nuclear Triad Symposium​ Page 1 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting September 25th – Special City Council Meeting with Senator Hoeven, $9.84 Million Defense Grant to help with Flood Control​ September 25th – Hoeven Announce B-52 Bomber Upgrade Engine Contract​ September 29th – Credence Ribbon Cutting​ He also said, there were numerous other meetings, phone calls, e-mails, and individual contact concerning City business. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION- FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Minot Mayor Proclaims Oct. 3-9 as Fire Prevention Week WHEREAS, the City of Minot is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our community; and WHEREAS, fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, home fires killed more than 2,770 people in the U.S. in 2019, according to the National Fire Protection Association, and fire departments in the U.S. responded to 339,500 home fires; and WHEREAS, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half; and WHEREAS, Minot residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire; and WHEREAS, Minot residents will make sure their smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Minot Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, Minot residents who are responsive to public education measures are better able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and WHEREAS, the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,” serves to remind us it is important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; THEREFORE, I, Shaun Sipma, Mayor of the City of Minot, do hereby proclaim Oct. 3–9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week in Minot, and I urge all the residents of Minot to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and to support the public safety activities and efforts of the Minot Fire Department. MAYORAL PROCLAMATION- WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY Minot Mayor Proclaims Oct. 15 as White Cane Safety Day WHEREAS, the use of a white cane or guide dog is commonly recognized and identified as mobility aids that people who are blind or have low vision rely on to travel independently; and WHEREAS, White Cane Safety Day originated through approval of a joint resolution by Congress on Oct. 6, 1964, which designated Oct. 15 each year as White Cane Safety Day; and WHEREAS, it is important to remind one another on White Cane Safety Day that North Dakota traffic statutes require drivers of motor vehicles to yield the right-of-way to individuals utilizing a visible cane or a guide dog; and WHEREAS, chartered as an independent nonprofit in 1936, the North Dakota Association of the Blind strongly advocates for observance of our state’s white cane safety laws and the provision of white cane training for people with sight impairments so they can travel independently with confidence wherever they need to go in their daily lives; and Page 2 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting WHEREAS, to coincide with White Cane Safety Day, North Dakota Vision Services will be hosting its Walk For Vision Olympics on Oct. 10, 2021; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Shaun Sipma, Mayor of the City of Minot, do hereby proclaim Oct. 15, 2021, as White Cane Safety Day in Minot, and I urge all the residents of Minot to observe and spread awareness of issues impacting the visually impaired. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager provided a written update describing events and activities for various departments. He also introduced Jennifer Eckman, the new Airport Director and said it was her first day on the job. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney submitted a written report. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve the minutes of the September 20, 2021 regular City Council meeting and the September 25, 2021 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 AND PAYROLL – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve payroll for the period of August 15, 2021 through September 11, 2021 in the amount of $2,052,557.69 and bills and transfers in the amount of $8,180,494.92 as follows: 3D SPECIALTIES, INC. 4,990.84 288298 EMPLOYEE ONE TIME PAY 18.75 288336 A-1 EVANS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE 400.00 288299 EMPLOYEE ONE TIME PAY 93.50 288337 AAAE 275.00 288300 ENERBASE 19,546.95 288338 ABSOLUTE COMFORT, INC. 1,600.00 288301 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (2144) 8,722.00 288339 ACKERMAN ESTVOLD 5,368.75 288302 ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (2144) 6,490.00 288340 ACME TOOLS 213.32 288303 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY CONTROL, ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 785.16 288304 INC. 850.00 288341 ADVANCED FIRST AID, INC. 547.40 288305 ETSYSTEMS 186.00 288342 ALL SEASON ARENA 23,051.02 288306 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 513.19 288343 AMERICAN BANK CENTER 10,604.86 288307 FARSTAD OIL CO 23,547.84 288344 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 8,208.60 288308 FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT 25,000.00 288345 AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP 1,629.28 288309 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 640.00 288346 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 20,299.99 288310 FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL COMPANY 862.60 288347 AQUA-PURE, INC. 19,954.80 288311 G & P COMMERCIAL SALES 568.16 288348 ARAMARK 163.28 288312 GALE 214.42 288349 ASSETWORKS 7,784.38 288313 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 140.00 288350 AUTO ZONE 6843 34.29 288314 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 2,402.58 288351 BAKKE GRINOLDS WIEDERHOLT 2,832.70 288315 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 1,435.84 288352 BECHTOLD PAVING 110,611.70 288316 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 25.00 288353 BENTZ DELIVERY 26.45 288317 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 2,222.22 288354 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC. 285.35 288318 GENERAL TRADING 91.30 288355 BNSF 6,886.00 288319 GERDAU RECYCLING 70.19 288356 BOGER & SON 700.00 288320 GILLIG, LLC 142.16 288357 BRENT WEBER 55.00 288460 HARLOW'S BUS SALES, INC. 2,586.35 288360 BRIAN HORINKA 234.62 288363 HIGHT CONSTRUCTION 5,358.60 288361 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. 32.11 288322 HITS, INC. 250.00 288362 C& R RADIATOR 1,191.81 288323 HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. 40,133.94 288364 CASHWISE 122.93 288324 HUBER SPRINKLER SERVICE 290.00 288365 CENTRAL MACHINING&PUMP REPAIR 752.43 288325 ISRAEL PEREZ JR. 2,496.23 288413 CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 449.41 288417 JERRY'S REPAIR & ALIGNMENT 85.00 288366 CUMMINS POWER, LLC 14,855.03 288326 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 1,298.72 288358 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 418.10 288327 KELLER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING 146,322.14 288367 DAKOTA CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION 2,450.00 288328 KEMPER CONSTRUCTION CO 300,868.11 288368 DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC. 5.17 288329 KLJ ENGINEERING, LLC 23,067.66 288369 DAKOTA TRUCK & FARM 46.10 288330 LB 1106 10,024.70 288437 DAMON DRUSE 110.00 288334 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 47,731.56 288371 DAN LAWSON 50.00 288370 M & S SHEET METAL, INC. 490.98 288373 DAN LOVELACE 93.50 288372 MAC'S CONSTRUCTION INC. 10,170.00 288374 DANA SUMMERS 71.50 288433 MACQUEEN EMERGENCY GROUP 8,755.00 288375 DANNY RAYMOND 634.50 288418 MAGIC CITY DISCOVERY CENTER 192,389.59 288376 DEVIN WALTER 55.00 288450 MAGIC CITY GARAGE DOOR COMPANY 143.25 288377 DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT 102.00 288331 MARCO, INC. 259.84 288378 DOLAN CONSULTING GROUP 575.00 288332 MARCO, INC. 381.33 288379 DPC INDUSTRIES, INC. 6,250.00 288333 MEIER LEASING INC 5,147.00 288380 ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA 1,495.39 288335 MELANIE MOORE 140.00 288395 Page 3 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting MENARDS 34.86 288381 BECHTOLD PAVING 11,977.50 288618 MESSERLI & KRAMER PA 435.91 288382 BERGER ENTERPRISES, LLC 85,522.95 288748 MIDWEST TAPE 22.49 288383 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES, INC. 3,959.95 288620 MINOT AUTO 770.14 288384 BORSHEIM CRANE SERVICE 1,076.83 288621 MINOT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 27,375.00 288385 BULLARD-WOLF, CHRISTINA 53.76 288622 MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING 12,500.00 288386 CALGON CARBON UV TECHNOLOGIES, MINOT DAILY NEWS 988.29 288387 LLC 5,600.00 288623 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 717.12 288388 CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 24,874.91 288624 MINOT PARK DISTRICT 63,573.43 288389 CDM SMITH 164,523.30 288625 MINOT PAVING 358,094.82 288390 CITY OF MINOT 199.00 288626 MINOT VETERINARY CLINIC 4,658.37 288391 COLE STRANDEMO 247.50 288717 MINOT WELDING COMPANY 90.34 288392 COLONIAL LIFE 2,116.32 288627 MINOT'S FINEST COLLISION CENTER 1,394.00 288393 CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 448.91 288701 NAPA AUTO PARTS 586.20 288396 DACOTAH PAPER CO. 950.98 288628 ND CHILD SUPPORT 50.00 288397 DAN JONASSON 208.60 288659 ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 11.50 288398 DARREN ZUCK 60.50 288747 ND FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 662.50 288399 DARRYL VOLK 1,897.00 288731 ND ONE CALL, INC. 474.65 288400 DAVID HELGESON 60.50 288655 ND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS ASSN 250.00 288401 DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION 10,300.00 288629 NDIRF 2,050.00 288402 DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT 102.00 288630 NORTHERN TESTING 850.00 288403 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER 1,111.90 288631 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 8,698.27 288404 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIVISION 393.60 288632 NOVA FIRE PROTECTION CO. 325.00 288405 EIDE BAILLY LLP 750.00 288633 OAG AVIATION WORLDWIDE, LLC 5,336.10 288406 EILEEN BEAN 13.44 288617 OAKWELLS COMMUTER RAIL 8,001.00 288407 EMPLOYEE ONE TIME PAY 272.49 288634 OLSON'S TOWING 2,753.00 288408 ENERBASE 4,817.89 288635 ONLINE DAKOTA INFORMATION ETC INSTITUTE 6,000.00 288636 NETWORK 306.00 288409 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 541.79 288637 OVERHEAD DOOR CO. OF MINOT 14,149.00 288410 FARSTAD OIL CO 1,652.11 288638 OVERLAND WEST INC 6,085.00 288411 FEDEX 5.52 288639 PHIL SCHULTZ 400.00 288429 FIRE EQUIPMENT CO. 662.00 288640 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 833.00 288414 FIRE SAFETY USA, INC. 1,220.00 288641 PROCONTROLS MIDWEST 1,239.80 288415 FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST 640.00 288642 PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO 626.88 288416 FLAIL-MASTER 624.50 288643 RANDI MONLEY 28.41 288394 FLEETMIND SOLUTIONS, INC. 1,987.50 288644 REDSTONE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1,160.00 288419 GALLS, LLC 1,399.53 288645 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 40.00 288420 GEFROH ELECTRIC 2,362.25 288646 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 532.00 288421 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 40.00 288647 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 1,000.00 288422 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 531.25 288648 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 883.00 288423 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 25.00 288649 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 264.60 288424 GENERAL ONE TIME PAY 25.00 288650 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 500.00 288425 GENERAL TRADING 12.41 288651 REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM 27,609.06 288426 GRAPHICS LETTERING & TRIM 520.00 288653 ROBBY BROWN 71.50 288321 HAWKINS, INC. 3,751.44 288654 ROCK SOLID TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 10,753.20 288427 ISUZU DIESEL MIDWEST 76.53 288656 SANITATION PRODUCTS 3,668.15 288428 J.D. POWER 449.00 288657 SOURIS BASIN PLANNING COUNCIL 15,000.00 288430 JASON SORENSON 299.74 288713 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 188.31 288431 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 223.99 288652 STATE WATER COMMISSION 974,870.63 288432 JOHN REYNOLDS 228.40 288706 STUART HAMMER 71.50 288359 JOHNSON CONTROLS 384.00 288658 SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC. 1,938.79 288434 JONATHAN ROSENTHAL 89.48 288708 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 1,070.73 288435 JOSHUA KRAFT 60.50 288660 TARGET 15.00 288436 LACEY POSSEN 3.25 288694 THE RETAIL COACH, LLC 15,000.00 288438 LANCE MEYER 328.40 288669 TRINITY HEALTH 20.00 288439 LANDMARK STRUCTURES 98,835.00 288661 TRINITY MEDICAL GROUP 2,319.50 288440 LAVAUN MACKEY 5.00 288664 TUFF TRUCKS 814.89 288441 LHOIST NORTH AMERICA OF MISSOURI 30,106.58 288662 UNIFORM CENTER 774.92 288442 LOAF N JUG 58.75 288663 UNITED MAILING SERVICE 5,233.26 288443 MACEY WANTZ 64.96 288733 UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC 395.00 288412 MAGIC CITY DISCOVERY CENTER 445,371.00 288665 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE 8,253.57 288444 MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 539.51 288666 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE 12,262.89 288445 MENARDS 14.97 288667 UPS STORE #1423 21.10 288446 MESSERLI & KRAMER PA 435.91 288668 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -- 10### 1,064.27 288447 MIDWEST TAPE 11.24 288671 VISIT MINOT 48,958.22 288448 MILLER LAW OFFICE, P.C. 390.00 288672 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 88,796.68 288449 MINOT AUTO 574.15 288673 WARD COUNTY LAW ENF TRAINING C 500.00 288451 MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER 122.25 288674 WARD COUNTY RECORDER 20.00 288452 MINOT CITY AUDITOR 14.00 288675 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 15.43 288453 MINOT DAILY NEWS 3,231.93 288676 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 92.16 288454 MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS 723.45 288677 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 4.98 288455 MINOT PAVING 4,053.49 288678 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 1.34 288456 MOORE ENGINEERING, INC 44,680.00 288679 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 10.22 288457 MOWBRAY & SONS 891.24 288680 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 10.00 288458 MUNICODE 1,760.32 288681 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 67.07 288459 NAPA AUTO PARTS 399.31 288682 WESTLIE FORD 30,945.00 288461 NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION 141.92 288683 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 247.88 288462 ND CHILD SUPPORT 500.00 288684 FLASHPARKING, INC 367,840.00 288463 ND FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 637.50 288685 3D SPECIALTIES, INC. 2,000.00 288606 ND ONE CALL, INC. 1,628.10 288686 ACME TOOLS 197.70 288607 NDDEQ 1,027.50 288687 ADK CONSULTING, INC 14,048.30 288608 NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS 5,102.49 288688 ADVANCED ENGINEERING & NINTEX USA, INC. 3,286.40 288689 ENVIRONMENTAL 39,974.10 288609 NORTHERN TESTING 110.00 288690 AIRPORT LIGHTING COMPANY 531.32 288610 NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD 1,794.89 288691 ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES 51.00 288611 NOVA FIRE PROTECTION CO. 1,550.00 288692 ALLEN SHEFSTAD 60.50 288712 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC. 344.70 288693 AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC. 3,226.68 288612 POST BOARD 1,125.00 288695 APEX ENGINEERING GROUP 27,344.15 288613 POST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 272,938.30 288696 APPLE BOOKS, LLC 845.68 288614 PRAIRIE SUPPLY 147.48 288697 ARAMARK 81.64 288615 PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C. 812.00 288698 BAKKE GRINOLDS WIEDERHOLT 3,987.30 288616 PROCONTROLS MIDWEST 2,479.60 288699 Page 4 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting RAIN FOR RENT 14,979.89 288700 MDU 68.16 100001533 RDO EQUIPMENT 295.75 288702 MDU 207.80 100001534 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 235.97 288703 MDU 24.75 100001535 REFUND ONE TIME PAY 190.00 288704 MDU 24.00 100001536 RON'S TRANSMISSION 125.00 288707 MDU 141.99 100001537 RONDEL ROTELIUK 75.04 288709 MDU 126.30 100001538 SANITATION PRODUCTS 106.73 288710 MDU 24.75 100001539 SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE 141.25 288711 MDU 63.81 100001540 SOURIS RIVER JOINT WATER MDU 67.76 100001541 RESOURCE 1,080,128.83 288714 MDU 630.46 100001542 SOUTH DAKOTA CHILD SUPPORT 188.31 288715 MDU 198.38 100001543 SRF CONSULTING GROUP 3,603.48 288716 MDU 9.75 100001544 STRATA CORPORATION 51,097.39 288718 MDU 71.23 100001545 STRYKER 261.00 288719 MDU 24.75 100001546 SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC. 470.00 288720 MDU 76.80 100001547 SWANSTON EQUIPMENT 1,151.26 288721 MDU 137.50 100001548 TARGET 25.00 288722 MDU 24.75 100001549 TIMMONS GROUP 29,182.02 288723 MDU 101.86 100001550 TODD MICKELSON 277.20 288670 MDU 72.58 100001551 TRINITY HEALTH 240.60 288724 MDU 81.62 100001552 TYLER REIMCHE 60.50 288705 MDU 22.50 100001553 U.S. POST OFFICE 5,000.00 288725 MDU 22.52 100001554 ULTEIG 1,666.00 288726 MDU 24.75 100001555 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER -- 10### 540.08 288727 MDU 22.50 100001556 VERIZON WIRELESS 212.95 288728 MDU 24.00 100001557 VISIT MINOT 16,982.67 288729 MDU 24.75 100001558 VISIT MINOT 39,398.00 288730 MDU 24.75 100001559 WAGNER CONSTRUCTION 565,350.03 288732 MDU 30.46 100001560 WARD COUNTY AUDITOR 18,010.00 288734 MDU 89.16 100001561 WARD COUNTY LAW ENF TRAINING C 1,500.00 288735 MDU 110.06 100001562 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 37.43 288736 MDU 25.52 100001563 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 13.22 288737 MDU 68.90 100001564 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 17.29 288738 MDU 23.25 100001565 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 38.55 288739 MDU 24.75 100001566 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 9.43 288740 MDU 27.94 100001567 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 50.00 288741 MDU 69.69 100001568 WATER BILLING ONE TIME PAY 51.81 288742 MDU 24.75 100001569 WATTS ALTERATIONS 75.00 288743 MDU 25.58 100001570 WEST RIVER STRIPING COMPANY 115,031.83 288744 MDU 24.75 100001571 WESTLIE FORD 61,313.14 288745 MDU 24.75 100001572 WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER 551.65 288746 MDU 127.68 100001573 MDU 24.00 100001527 MDU 1,298.10 100001574 MDU 25.52 100001528 MDU 101.61 100001575 MDU 24.00 100001529 VERENDRYE ELECTRIC 80,127.19 100001495 MDU 310.79 100001530 TOTAL 6,754,856.41 MDU 24.75 100001531 MDU 102.01 100001532 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. 5613 - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT- SUBURBAN HOMES 4TH ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5613 on second reading to rezone Lot 2 Suburban Homes 4th Addition from “R1” Single-Family Residential District and “C2” General Commercial District to “R1” Single-Family Residential District and “C2” General Commercial District of a different configuration. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5613 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. 5655 – ANNEX LOT 1, MASTER BLOCK 2ND ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5655 on second reading to annex Lot 1, Master Block 2nd Addition into the corporate boundary of the City of Minot, North Dakota. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5655 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. 5656 - ZONING MAP AMENDMENT- LOTS 1-20, BOLTON HEIGHTS 11TH ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Page 5 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5656 on second reading for a zoning map amendment from “R1” Single-Family Residential District to “R2” Two-Family Residential District on Lots 1 through 20, Bolton Heights 11th Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5656 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. 5657 – ANNEX LOTS 1 & 2 DON'S 2ND ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5657 on second reading to annex a portion of the SE1/4 & SW1/4 of Section 35, Township 156 North, Range 83 West into city limits to be known as Lots 1 & 2, Don’s 2nd Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5657 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. 5658 – ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - DON'S 2ND ADDITION – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5658 on second reading for a zoning map amendment from “AG” Agricultural District to “M1” Light Industrial District on Lots 1 & 2, Don’s 2nd Addition. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5658 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. 5659 - ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT – SIGN REGULATIONS – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5659 on second reading amending tables 5.1-6(b) and 5.1-6(c) related to sign regulations and 9.2-1 C related to written notice to neighboring property owners. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5659 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. 5660 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- PAVING & UTILITY DISTRICT 2021-1 (4585) ENGINEERING CONTRACT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5660 on second reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase general fund engineering street infrastructure and refunding bond revenue and decrease water, storm sewer and capital infrastructure expenses/expenditures and refunding bond revenue for the change order for the Minot Park District paving and utility improvements. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5660 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. 5661 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- COMMISSION ON AGING DAMAGE CLAIM – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5661 on second reading to amend the 2021 annual budget to increase the general fund damage claim and Commission on Aging revenue accounts and Shop pass through expenditure account for the repair of a Commission on Aging vehicle paid for with a City insurance claim. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5661 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. Page 6 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting ORDINANCE NO. 5662 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- ST. JOSEPH’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – GRANT – SECOND READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5662 on second reading to amend the 2021 annual budget to increase the Fire Department general fund local operating revenue and education and training expenditure for the purchase of CPR equipment with a grant awarded by the St. Joseph’s Community Foundation. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5662 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. 3RD ST TANK DEMO AND PIPING IMPROVEMENTS – FINAL PAYMENT (CITY PROJECT NO. 4488) – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve the final payment to Dig It Up Backhoe Service, Inc. in the amount of $288,677.91 for the 3rd St Tank Demo and Piping Improvements 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. 5663 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- LIBRARY BOILER – FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5663 on first reading amending the 2021 annual budget to decrease the Library capital building revenues and expenditures and increase the Library HVAC maintenance revenues and expenditures for the Library boiler replacement. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5663 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. TAPPING MACHINE PURCHASE – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve the purchase of a tapping machine and Hydrastop equipment from Hwy 83 Lawn and Leisure in the amount of $75,000 and waive procurement requirements since the equipment is unique, compatible with current equipment, and not available elsewhere. 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. 5664 – AMEND THE 2021 ANNUAL BUDGET- TAPPING MACHINE PURCHASE – FIRST READING – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council place ordinance no. 5664 on first reading amending the 2021 annual budget to increase the Water Distribution capital equipment expenditures for the purchase of a used tapping machine and equipment and approve the use of reserves. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried unanimously. Alderman Ross moved the City Council pass ordinance no. 5664 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. LOW HEAD DAM REMEDIATION RFQ – CONSULTANT SELECTION (PROJECT #4618) – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve Houston Engineering and Barr Engineers for engineering services for low head dam remediation, authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate a contract with Houston Engineering for the Water Plant low head dam project and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. Page 7 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting SUPPLEMENT TO SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve the supplement to the sanitary sewer easement that runs adjacent to the new Tractor Supply location. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. BOLTON HEIGHTS 11TH ADDITION – DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve the development agreement surrounding Bolton Heights 11th Addition rezone from “R1” Single-Family Residential District to “R2” Two-Family Residential District. The agreement ensures excess individual water lines are removed in the event of single-family construction and outlines limitations on two of the twenty lots within the subdivision due to lot size. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. APPROVE AMENDING IDENTIFIED CDBG DR/NDR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO DELETE SPECIFIC STAFF NAMES AND CHANGE TO TITLE – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council amend the following CDBG DR/NDR Policies and Procedures by deleting specific staff names and changing to read “DR Grant Administrator or Designee of City Manager” CDBG-DR Policies  Amended Program for Acquisition  Flood Protection Project Acquisition  Residential Tenant Relocation  Voluntary Acquisition Plan NDR Policies  CDBG-NDR Flood Control/Mitigation Involuntary Buyout Program Policies & Procedures  NDR Governance Plan Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. APPROVE CDBG-NDR SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT #6 – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve CDBG-NDR Substantial Amendment #6 authorizing submission to HUD following a public comment period. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. SUPPER CLUB LICENSE – IRONHORSE KITCHEN & BAR – APPROVED Alderman Ross moved the City Council approve the Supper Club license for 21 EC Ventures, LLC dba The Ironhorse Kitchen & Bar operating at 21 East Central Avenue. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER- X-GOLF MINOT – PULLED Mr. Stewart said, in an attempt to try and be business friendly, staff went ahead and put this item on the agenda hoping that all inspections would be completed and it would be ready for approval tonight. But unfortunately, that wasn't able to be completed. There's still one more inspection that's needed by City staff to verify the appropriateness of that transfer. And so Page 8 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting that's why this has been requested to be pulled from the agenda this evening. He stated that if possible, staff will try to put it on the agenda for the next special Council meeting next Monday if it's ready for that agenda. JOHN ZAKIAN TECHNICAL CONSULTING CONTRACT – APPROVED Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve a six-month contract with John Zakian in an amount not to exceed $70,000 to continue providing technical consulting regarding CDBG and NDR processes. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Evans. Mayor Sipma confirmed with staff the $70,000 would come from NDR funding. Upon questioning by Alderman Ross, Mayor Sipma said, it is the second time Mr. Zakian resigned, however this time is for personal reasons leading to retirement rather than taking another position in Texas. Alderman Ross expressed frustration in rewarding someone with a $70,000 contract after quitting for a second time. He said, if he wants to work for the City, he should still be an employee. He continued by saying, there has not been one City employee who he has received more complaints about from residents, from vendors, and even staff. He believes their time with Mr. Zakian is finished and they should move down the road. There are plenty of capable people within the City right now, who can continue this project moving forward. 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, Pitner, Podrygula, Sipma; nays: Ross. PUBLIC HEARING: 2021 RENAISSANCE ZONE DEVELOPMENT PLAN – APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing on the Renaissance Zone, which expires on November 7, 2021. The State of North Dakota allows the City to renew its program eligibility through a resolution for a period not to exceed five (5) years. As a condition of program approval, the development plan must be updated and adopted by the City of Minot and State of North Dakota. Brian Billingsley, Community & Economic Development Director, gave a presentation on the Renaissance Zone Development Plan and program extension. He provided the history and background of the Renaissance Zone, which was established in Minot in 2001. He described the areas included in the Renaissance Zone and how they have evolved over time. He provided examples of residential and non-residential properties who have participated in the Renaissance Zone program and received benefits. He also explained the eligible and ineligible expenses and how applications are processed. Mr. Billingsley said, the Renaissance Zone Development Plan was last revised in 2016. The plan describes management of the zone, visions, goals, and objectives, policies for non-residential projects, policies for residential projects, credits, exemptions, and benefits, rehabilitation criteria, fee schedule, map of the zone, and an inventory of properties. Some of the major changes included in the 2021 revision of the plan are enhanced landscaping on properties outside the central business district, preservation of fenestration in historic buildings in the central business district, modifications to sweat equity as an eligible expense, the inclusion of deadlines, and additional Board members. He then explained that adoption of the proposed resolution will extend the Minot Renaissance Zone to November 7, 2026. Following the presentation, Alderwoman Evans asked if the North Dakota Department of Community Services has the authority to reject an application the City submits to them. Mr. Billingsley stated, they basically review the application and make sure it meets their standards regarding the public hearing, appropriate notices, and meeting minutes. No one appeared on behalf of the public hearing. Alderman Pitner moved the City Council close the public hearing, approve the City of Minot Renaissance Zone Development Plan and authorize staff to submit the development plan to the North Dakota Department of Community Services. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. RESOLUTION NO. 3741- 2021 RENAISSANCE ZONE TIME EXTENSION – APPROVED Page 9 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Pitner moved the City Council adopt resolution no. 3741 supporting a five (5) year time extension to all active Minot Renaissance Zone blocks in order to continue accepting new applications for benefits. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. SOURIS BASIN PLANNING COUNCIL REQUEST FOR SECOND TIER OF FUNDING – APPROVED Finance Director, David Lakefield provided some background for the Council. He said, Souris Basin Planning Council had requested some funding from the MAGIC fund in 2019 to establish their business accelerator fund, which is a revolving loan fund. That action was approved by both the MAGIC Fund Screening Committee as well as the City Council. Part of that original agreement was that the funding would come in two tiers. Before Souris Basin could get the second round of funding, they had to come in back to the Council and show that they had expended those funds and ask for the second round of funding. With COVID and things that came into play that obviously delayed some of the funding or some of the demand for funding through the accelerator fund. The City Council entered into an agreement that extended the length of time to be in place through the end of 2022. Souris Basin has now expended the first round of funding and is coming to the Council to request the second round of funding. They also have a couple of requests to modify the agreement further to allow for a larger loan through the accelerator fund, and also some administrative details on who approves the applications that come through their organization. If the Council agrees to the second wave of funding, then they would request the changes to the agreement included in the amendment that's attached to the item. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council approve the use of remaining grant funds, 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 amendment. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner. Alderman Jantzer commented that the funds are going out to organizations, helping them work for Minot’s economy. He said, Souris Basin Planning Council does a good job working with the financial community in order to make this happen. A vote was taken on the above motion by Alderwoman Olson, seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. 4443 -BROADWAY CORRIDOR STUDY FINAL PRESENTATION – APPROVED Stephen Joersz, Traffic Engineer, introduced Mike Bittner to present the Broadway Corridor Study to the Council. Mr. Bittner explained the importance of the study considering a third of Minot’s population and about half of its’ businesses are within half a mile of the corridor. He explained that 18 months of hard work went into the study as well as a great deal of community involvement. They had a variety of different ways to get information, including six focus groups, specifically with different entities, primarily property owners, understanding that some of these improvements could have some direct impacts to those directly on the corridor. They also used social media, postcards, newsletters, billboards and virtual open houses. He then described their findings for the south segment of the corridor which is defined as 25th Avenue South through the city limits to the south. He said, the underlying pavement conditions are in poor overall condition and will need to be rebuilt sometime in the near future. The area is also completely devoid of pedestrian and bicycle facilities in this segment. There are a variety of different crash issues very specific to the design of the frontage roads and the proximity to some of those larger intersections at 31st and 37th Avenues. There are major bottlenecks which create a lot of friction and a lot of conflict points. He said, they came up with a package of different alternatives which he demonstrated in his presentation. They suggest the timing for this segment be short-term, five years or less for improvements. The middle segment, defined as 20th Avenue North to 11th Avenue North received many comments on signal spacing. The City collected data on turning movements in and out of each of the driveways. They compared this to similar corridors across the state, and found that the stretch between Burdick expressway and 20th Avenue South had three times the crashes as similar National Highway corridors through urban areas. From 11th Avenue North, to Burdick Expressway, it was about twice as high. They also had some major pedestrian and bike challenges which created a lot of ADA noncompliance and challenges throughout the area. Their goal was to improve safety without having some major ramifications to all the businesses along the corridor. Regardless of what Access Management design, they found that there were some pretty tremendous technical benefits but there were some notable costs that come with these types of improvements in the $13 to Page 10 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting $14 million ranges. For this segment between 11th and 20th they suggested a short term five to ten years, understanding that amount of funding would be also challenging to find. He said, they also included the North segment, however, the needs just weren't as high. The timing started to look into a 15 to 20, year range, and maybe even beyond. That area probably needs to be reassessed as things change and evolve. Following the presentation, Alderman Jantzer moved the City Council accept and file the Broadway Corridor Study. Motion seconded by Alderman Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: none. PERSONAL APPEARANCES None PRESENTATION ON APPROACHES TO CITY ANIMAL SERVICES City Manager, Harold Stewart, explained that an issue had come up which requires some direction from Council. Before discussion, he provided a brief synopsis of what is involved with regards to animal services and animal control. He explained that staff has recently received several public records requests regarding the Minot Pound and through the process of responding to the requests has discovered there is no current contract relating to the services. The last record of a contract was in the 1990’s. Staff recommends a contract for Animal Services be secured and needs direction from the Council as to expectations of what should be included in the contract and bid process. ​He then provided a summary of the types of facilities and partnerships common in other municipalities. He described the typical considerations and challenges when it comes to animal control. He said, Minot’s current situation involves a longstanding partnership with Minot Vet Clinic who owns and operates what is referred to as the Minot Pound. The cost of pound services has ranged from $30,000 to $45,000 annually over the last few years and the City has invested $107,000 to $137,000 per year in Animal Control Officers. He suggested the Council discuss and give direction to staff whether or not to secure a contract for service, provide details regarding the service level expectations, and list what considerations should be included in the contract. Upon questioning by Alderman Jantzer about the pound working with local rescue groups, Mr. Stewart responded by saying, according to City ordinance, there are two situations that could take place. The pound does its best to reunite the animal with its owner but there are situations where the owner has abandoned the animal or no longer wants it. It could also be the case where an animal is at the pound and no one has claimed it. Current City ordinance requires that the animal be retained for three days and then at the end of three days, there are a couple different options. Either a non-resident of the city can come forward, pay the fees and take the animal or a resident can come forward, pay the fees, license the animal, and then take the animal but at the end of three days, the City's obligation ends. He said that his understanding is that with the current procedure, the City is billed from the vet clinic for the first three days and after that point the vet clinic can partner with other foster groups or animal shelters. The current ordinance allows for those partnerships to work. If they pay those fees, they can then take custody of those animals and find new homes for them. Alderwoman Evans said she believes that the City needs a written contract for any City services. She continued by saying, it should be in the form of a Request For Proposals (RFP) that is put out for competitive bids. She said, an RFP could include a spectrum of services and allow bidders the opportunity to explain their capabilities. She wants to ensure the applicants meet guidelines set out by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians for standards of care. They should also describe their capacity, what types of animals they can house, as well as existing and potential partnerships. She said, she does not believe the Animal Control Officers should be contracted out in this agreement and they should stay with the Police Department at least for now. There are too many legal considerations to research before that would take place, if it was ever to be considered. The Council members agreed that a written contract should be in place for animal services. Alderman Pitner asked about the timeframe for an RFP, to which Mr. Stewart said, staff could begin drafting an RFP over the next couple months. They would issue it for a minimum of six weeks, then once that’s done it would go through the approval process. He said it could take between three to five months. Page 11 of 12  October 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting Alderman Ross recommended staff work with Minot Vet Clinic to negotiate a contract. He said, they have been a partner with the City for decades and work with a network of other rescue organizations. They should have a contract but if the City issues an RFP, they’ll lose the Vet Clinic. The Council mentioned the impending retirement of the vet at Minot Vet Clinic and discussed the need to have a thoughtful methodical process in place before that time. They heard from several organizations concerned about the issue of animal services so believe it is important to move forward with an RFP in the near future. Chief Klug stated, he met with Minot Vet Clinic leading up to this conversation and they indicated they are willing to negotiate a contract. He said, the services are already budgeted in the approved 2022 budget so he would appreciate more time to issue an RFP. Alderwoman Olson moved the City Council direct staff to negotiate a contract with Minot Vet Clinic for a 12-month period to be approved by City Council. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer. Upon questioning whether the RFP was included in the motion, Alderwoman Olson stated, that could be a separate motion since Alderwoman Evans had some ideas she may want to include with it. Mr. Stewart stated, even though the motion only includes negotiating a 12-month contract, staff will make it a priority to begin the RFP process. He said he would make an effort to engage potential partners in the conversation so there’s group participation and will then bring it back to Council. Whereupon a vote was taken on the above motion by Alderwoman Olson, seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Jantzer, Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma; nays: Evans. MISCELLANEOUS & DISCUSSION Alderman Ross gave a shout out to the Minot Y’s Men PBR Bull Riding event that took place over the weekend. He welcomed them back to Minot and thanked them for their hard work and for supporting the mission to raise money for kids for Triangle Y Camp. Mayor Sipma said, there is a special session of the Legislature coming up in the not too distant future. Details regarding federal funding for capital improvement projects are being released and staff is drawing up ideas for submissions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Alderman Pitner moved the City Council meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Ross and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 pm. ATTEST: ______________________________ APPROVED: _______________________________ Kelly Matalka, City Clerk Shaun Sipma, Mayor Page 12 of 12