Public Works & Safety Committee

PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE March 28, 2012 Page 1 Members Present: Connole, Hatlelid, Knudsvig, Krabseth, Lehner, Withus. Members Absent: None. Others Present: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, Finance Director, City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Director, Assistant Public Works Director, Police Chief, Police Captain Olson, Fire Chief, City Assessor, Assistant City Assessor, Auditorium/Recreation Director, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, City Planner, Project Civil Engineer, Comptroller, and Alderman Olson. To the Honorable Mayor and All Aldermen: Following are the recommendations of the Public Works and Safety Committee meeting called to order at 4:15 p.m. on March 28, 2012: 1. That the City Council approve the request from Shaun Wallace to relocate a 1978 model 26' X 52' manufactured home with attached back entry from 19700 Highway 83 South, Minot, ND to 1404 73rd Street SE (Lot 12, Sunny Slope Addition, within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Minot), subject to the following conditions: 1. A ten-thousand dollar performance bond must be posted with the City prior to start of any work at site or relocation of the manufactured home. 2. All work at the new location must be performed in compliance with the applicable state and local codes and ordinances for residential zones. 3. Permits for all work must be obtained from the City of Minot. 4. Screen door at front entrance of the home needs to be replaced. 5. Two wall hydrants for water need to be protected with vacuum breakers. 6. The property must be properly drained, and landscaped in a manner similar to surrounding properties. 7. Work shall be accomplished generally in accordance with the following schedule: a. Foundation to be complete within one month. b. Relocation of structure to be complete within two months. c. All work associated with the request to be complete within four months. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE March 28, 2012 Page 2 2. That the City Council declare the bid by Clean Harbors Environmental for the 2012 & 2013 Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Collection Program, in the amount of $27,621.17 to be the lowest and best bid, and further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on the City’s behalf. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 3. That the City Council declare the bid by Westlie Motor Company for a Ford F250 pickup to be used by the Traffic Department in the amount of $25,998, to be the lowest and best bid, and further, authorize the City Engineer to complete the purchase. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 4. That the City Council declare the bid by Titan Equipment for a front end loader for use by the Water and Sewer Department, in the amount of $186,600 to be the lowest and best bid, and further, authorize the Public Works Director to complete the purchase. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 5. That the City Council authorize the Assistant Public Works Director to accept the Federal Highway grant funds in the amount of $150,000 to be used for a transit study for the City of Minot; and further, authorize the Mayor to sign any grant documents on the City’s behalf.. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 6. That the City Council approve the agreement between the National Resources Conservation Service and the City of Minot for Mouse River dead loop debris removal; and further, authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documentation on the City’s behalf. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE March 28, 2012 Page 3 7. That the City Council approve the removal of the evergreen trees on the north side of the City Hall/Police Department building and replacement with landscaping including lower profile shrubs and grass, with work to be completed by the Minot Park District. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 8. That the City Council place and pass ordinances on first reading as follows: Amend Division 1 (International Building Code) and Division 2 (International Residential Code) of Article I (Building Codes) of Chapter 9 (Buildings and Housing) of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2009 International Building Code and 2009 International Residential Code; further, Amend Section 15-301 and 15-302 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2009 International Fuel Code with amendment; further, Amend Section 17-1 and 17-2 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2009 International Mechanical Code with amendment; further, Amend Article III (Fire Code) of Chapter 13 (Fire Prevention and Protection) to adopt the 2009 International Fire Code with amendment; further, Amend Section 12-1 of Article 1 of Chapter 12 (Electrical Code) to adopt the 2011 National Electrical Code; and further, Amend Section 26-1 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2009 State Plumbing Code. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 9. That the City Council place and pass the following ordinances on second reading: a. Ordinance No. 4417 – Rezoning Liechty Homes 6th Addition, Lots 1 and 2 from AG (Agricultural District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). b. Ordinance No. 4450 – Rezoning Southwest Crossing, Block 1, Lot 1 and Block 2, Lot 1 from AG (Agricultural District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). c. Ordinance No. 4451 – Rezoning Southwest Crossing Block 2, Lot 2, and all Blocks 3-6 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single-Family Residence District). d. Ordinance No. 4452 – Rezoning Southwest Crossing Blocks 7-9 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-2 (Two-Family Residence District). e. Ordinance No. 4453 - – Rezoning Southwest Crossing Block 10, Lot 10 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-3 (Multiple-Family Residence District). f. Ordinance No. 4454 – Rezoning Southwest Crossing Block 1, Lots 2-12C, Block 10, Lots 1A-9B, Block 11, Lots 1A-1B from AG (Agricultural District) to R-3C (Townhouse Residence). g. Ordinance No. 4486 - Rezoning Southwood 16th Addition, Lots 1A-2B from R-1 (Single-Family Residence District) to R-3C (Townhouse Residence District). PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE March 28, 2012 Page 4 h. Ordinance No. 4489 – Rezoning Highlander Estates Subdivision, Blocks 4 and 6 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single-Family Residence District). i. Ordinance No. 4490 – Rezoning Highlander Estates Subdivision, Blocks 1, 2, 8, and 12 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-2 (Two-Family Residence District). j. Ordinance No. 4491 – Rezoning Highlander Estates Subdivision, Blocks 3, 5, 7, 10, and 11 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-3 (Multiple-Residence District). k. Ordinance No. 4492 – Rezoning Highlander Estates Subdivision, Blocks 13 and 14 from AG (Agricultural District) to C-1 (Limited Commercial District). l. Ordinance No. 4493 – Rezoning Highlander Estates Subdivision, Block 9 from AG (Agricultural District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). m. Ordinance No. 4495 – Amending 2012 budget in the amount of $1,950,000 for the acceptance of the Section 594 grant to construct Phase IV of the Puppy Dog Sewer System Improvements Project. n. Ordinance No. 4496 – Amending 2012 budget in the amount of $31,500 for FEMA reimbursements and court bond proceeds. o. Ordinance No. 4497 – Amending 2012 budget in the amount of $67,575,964 for the acceptance of the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery grant. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 10. That the City Council declare the bid by Landmark Structures for the elevated water tower on the East Side Water Project, in the amount of $2,040,000 to be the lowest and best bid, and further, authorize the Mayor to sign the contract on the City’s behalf. ********** The above motion by Alderman Hatlelid and seconded by Alderman Lehner. Upon questioning, the Assistant Public Works Director indicated the engineer’s estimated project cost was $2,180,000 and would be funded through a $1.5 million EDA grant, with remaining monies to come from sales tax monies and MAGIC funds. General Information Chairman Knudsvig announced the meeting would be the last Public Works and Safety Committee attended by the Public Works Director and Police Chief due to their upcoming retirements. He thanked them both for their service. There being no further business, Chairman Knudsvig adjourned the Public Works and Safety Committee meeting at 4:18 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Katy Solar, City Clerk