Public Works & Safety Committee

PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE October 31, 2012 Page 1 Members Present: Connole, Hatlelid, Knudsvig, Krabseth, Lehner, M. Miller, Withus. Members Absent: None. Others Present: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Finance Director, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Assistant Public Works Director, Police Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant City Assessor, Traffic Engineer, Building Official, Comptroller, and Aldermen Olson and Seymour, Public Information Officer, and Jill Schramm. 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 October 31, 2012: 1. That the City Council approve a request from Craig Tweten to relocate a single-family home from rural Hazen to 1803 8th Avenue SE (Elmwood Addition, Lot 78); subject to the following conditions: 1. A ten-thousand dollar completion bond must be posted with the City prior to issuance of any permits for this work. 2. An adequate foundation in compliance with City of Minot building codes and zoning ordinances must be furnished at the new location. 3. The plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems must be in compliance with current code requirements of the City of Minot. 4. All work at the new location must be performed in compliance with City of Minot building codes and zoning ordinances. 5. Egress windows must be installed in the basement and every bedroom. 6. Smoke detectors must be installed in the basement, in each bedroom, and in areas outside bedrooms. 7. Paint and repair siding as necessary. 8. Applicant must obtain all necessary permits, and coordinate all relocation activities with public utilities and traffic authorities. 9. The property must be properly drained, and landscaped in a manner similar to surrounding properties. 10. Work shall be accomplished generally in accordance with the following schedule: a. Foundation to be complete within two months. b. Relocation of structure to be complete within four months. c. Work required for code compliance complete within six months. d. Work complete and final clean up complete within ten months. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE October 31, 2012 Page 2 2. That the City Council approve a request from Katherine Ligman to relocate a 30’ x 60’ 2013 model year manufactured home from Iseman Homes to 5300 Zaharia Dr SE (Kopper Sunrise Addition Block 3, Lot 1); 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. The property must be properly drained, and landscaped in a manner similar to surrounding properties. 5. Home must be placed on a permanent foundation. 6. 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. 3. That the City Council approve the listing of the regular standing Committee and City Council meetings through the year 2013 and the first month of 2014 on file in the City Clerk’s Office. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 4. That the City Council place and pass an ordinance adding to the list of City Council created traffic restrictions provided for in Section 20-2 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances; No Parking Zones, by restricting parking on the west side of 8th Street NW from 13th Avenue NW to 17th Avenue NW, on first reading. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 5. That the City Council place and pass an ordinance deleting the intersection of 16th Avenue SE (stop street) and 44th Street SE and adding the intersection of 44th Street SE (stop street) and 16th Avenue SE to the list of City Council created traffic restrictions provided for in Section 20-2 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances; stop signs, on first reading. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 6. That the City Council place and pass an ordinance amending the 2012 budget for the purchase and training of one new police patrol dog in the amount of $7,488, on first reading. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE October 31, 2012 Page 3 7. That the City Council place and pass an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances, to establish the definition of a calendar year and annual fees for alarm permits and amend the fee structure to allow 1 false alarm per calendar year with a flat fee of $50 per additional false alarm, on first reading. ********** The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. 8. That the City Council award the Minot Transit Study Consultant contract to Nelson/Nygaard; further, authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate a scope and fee with the firm; 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. 9. That the City Council place and pass the following ordinances on second reading: a. Ordinance No. 4588 – Rezoning Napa Valley 11th Addition, Lots 1-5 from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single-Family Residence District). b. Ordinance No. 4608 – Rezoning a 20’ piece of property which is being incorporated as a lot line adjustment into Southgate 4th Addition, Lots 3 and 8 from R-4 (planned Residence District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). c. Ordinance No. 4618 – Rezoning Napa Valley 18th Addition, Lot 1 from AG (Agricultural District) and P (Public Zone) to P (Public Zone). d. Ordinance No. 4619 – Amending the 2012 budget in the amount of $7,860 for the purchase of a telescopic pole for use by the Police Department. e. Ordinance No. 4620 - Amending the 2012 budget in the amount of $12,765 for the purchase of pedestrian flashers. f. Ordinance No. 4621 - Amending the 2012 budget in the amount of $10,123 for the purchase of a slide and fence for the Recreation/Auditorium Department. g. Ordinance No. 4622 - Amending the 2012 budget in the amount of $5,251 for the purchase of a mower to be used by the Street Department. h. Ordinance No. 4623 - Amending the 2012 budget in the amount of $565,000 for the professional services agreement for the Taxiway ‘D’ Project. i. Ordinance No. 4624 - Amending the 2012 budget in the amount of $7,174,684 for the construction of the Taxiway ‘D’ Project. The above motion by Alderman Lehner, seconded by Alderman Withus, and carried unanimously. General Information Alderman Hatlelid moved that the Committee and Council deny the request to waive development requirements on Home Acres 2nd Addition, Lots 13 and 14. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner. The City Engineer provided information on the drainage issues in the area and the current drainage plan. He stated staff recommends following the development requirements for drainage and storm water management. He also explained the special assessment process for street and alley improvements. PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY COMMITTEE October 31, 2012 Page 4 Dennis Smetana and Becky Volk, applicants and property owners, appeared before the Committee to provide history of the property. He stated the intent of the properties is to be owner occupied by himself and his siblings. He expressed concern with absorbing the full cost of developing the street. Upon questioning, he indicated he would be willing to install a drainage culvert. Cindy Vanetta, 1808 1st Street SE, Cindy Asbe, 1821 Main Street South, Leo Schaeffer, 20 18th Avenue SE, and John Woiwode, 25 19th Avenue SE, appeared before the Committee to express concerns with drainage, alley improvements, access, and maintenance. Pastor Kevin Beck, First Assembly of God, appeared before the Committee to state the church was not in support of a special assessment affecting their vacant lot at this time. Following discussion, Alderman Krabseth moved that the Committee and Council hold the request to waive development requirements on Home Acres 2nd Addition, Lots 13 and 14 until the next Public Works Committee meeting. Motion seconded by Alderman Connole and carried unanimously. Aldermen Krabseth and Connole offered to assist the neighborhood in resolving this issue. There being no further business, Chairman Knudsvig adjourned the Public Works and Safety Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Jundt, City Clerk