It is recommended City Council approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024, Regular City Council meeting and the January 16, 2024, Special City Council meeting. 

It is recommended City Council approve the following ordinances on second reading:

1. Ordinance 5938 - 2024 BA - Law Enforcement Resiliency Grant
2. Ordinance 5939 - Traffic Restrictions for Transit Center Area
3. Ordinance 5940 - Fire Inspection Fees Ordinance

It is recommended City Council ratify the following Administrative Approvals.

It is recommended City Council approve the payroll for the period of December 17, 2023, through January 13, 2024, in the amount of $2,668,830.48 and the bills and transfers for January in the amount of $6,864,447.47.

It is recommended City Council approve the following organization to conduct games of chance at the following locations:

Companions for Children (February 5, 2024 – June 30, 2024)

• The Putt District (17 S Main St)
• The Blue Rider (118 1st Ave SE)

Presented by Mikayla McWilliams and Chief John Klug

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the alcoholic beverage license renewal for Saul’s at 105 1st St SE (basement) for the period of February 5, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

It is recommended City Council confirm the following appointments:

• Trent Livedalen to replace Travis Mowbray on the MAGIC Fund Screening Committee with a term to expire December 2026.
• Doug Diedrichsen to replace John Van Dyke on the Minot Committee on Childcare.

Presented by Doug Diedrichsen, Principal Planner

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat as provided in Attachment A to create West Minot 2nd Addition.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council accept the FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program award; authorize the Finance Director to sign the grant award; and approve the proposed budget amendment on first reading.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council concur with the staff recommendations and submit the requests to the NDDOT.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the funding request to resubmit a RAISE grant for the environmental study; and
2. Approve the budget amendment on 1st reading.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the plans and specifications for the CPKC Quiet Zone and authorize a call for bids.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the task order in the amount of $118,000 for CPS, Ltd. to update the Landfill Master Plan and Superfund site reuse documents;
2. Approve the budget amendment to allocate funds from landfill cash reserves; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the task order on behalf of the city.   

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the final payment for the Landfill Truck Scales Relocation Project to Prairie Scale Systems, Inc. in the amount of $28,468.00.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the lease agreement between the City of Minot and Trinity Church for the purpose of a compost site location and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the city.

Presented by Kelli Kronschnabel, Fire Chief

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Minot Air Force Base Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement with the Minot Fire Department.

Presented by Kelli Kronschnabel, Fire Chief

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the resolution setting the fire inspection fees.

Presented by Jennifer K. Eckman, Airport Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the Electrical Vault Rehabilitation final design to be conducted by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH); 
2. Approve the budget amendment on first reading; and
3. Authorize Mayor to sign the agreement.

Presented by Jennifer K. Eckman, Airport Director

Presented by Harold Stewart, City Manager; Chris Plank, NDR Grant Administrator; and David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the Mutual Termination Agreement with Project BEE for sub-recipient agreements related to the Broadway Circle Project; 
2. Accept Assignment of the Mattson Construction Contract; 
3. Accept Assignment of the EAPC Construction Management Contract;
4. Authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to sign all necessary documents;
5. Approve the necessary Budget Amendment; and
6.  Approve Staff proceeding with payment of pay orders prior to a Second Reading.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council waive the procurement requirement for a purchase over $50,000 and authorize a purchase using quotes.

The City's Air Service Consultant will provide a forecast and analysis for the Minot International Airport and the industry.

Presented by Jason Sorenson