Regular City Council Meeting
Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers, City Hall (10 3rd Ave SW)
Any person needing special accommodation for the meeting is requested to notify the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752.
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2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
MAYOR'S REPORT
4.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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6.
CONSENT ITEMS
6.1.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
It is recommended City Council approve the minutes of the February 20, 2024, Regular City Council meeting and the February 26, 2024, Special City Council meeting.
6.2.
ORDINANCES
It is recommended City Council approve the following ordinances on second reading:
- Ordinance No 5946 - 2024 BA - Engineering Consultant Fees
- Ordinance No 5947 - 2024 BA - Entitlement Consultant Fees
6.3.
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
It is recommended City Council ratify the following Administrative Approvals.
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6.4.
BILLS, TRANSFERS, AND PAYROLL
It is recommended City Council approve the payroll for the period of January 14, 2024, through February 10, 2024, in the amount of $2,593,724.41 and the bills and transfers for February in the amount of $6,130,443.30.
6.5.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - THE DEPOT & BAGGAGE CLAIM
Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council approve the Supper Club License for The Depot & Baggage Claim at 15 N Main St. for the premise outlined in the application during the period of March 4, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Documents:
6.6.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - DAKOTA INN/TRAPPERS LOUNGE
Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council approve the Hotel License for Dakota Inn/Trappers Lounge at 2401 Elk Drive for the period of March 4, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
6.7.
GAMING SITE AUTHORIZATION - MULE DEER FOUNDATION
It is recommended City Council approve the Mule Deer Foundation to conduct a raffle on April 27, 2024, at Sports on Tap in Room 221 (220 S Broadway).
Documents:
6.8.
GAMING SITE AUTHORIZATION – MINOT HOCKEY BOOSTERS
It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization from Minot Hockey Boosters, Inc. from March 5, 2024 through June 30, 2024 at the Depot (15 N Main St).
6.9.
MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT: THOMPSON'S 20TH ADDITION
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 Thompson's 20th Addition.
6.10.
15th ST NW STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Presented by Jason Sorenson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council award the base bid and bid alternate 1 for the 15th St. NW Storm Sewer Rehabilitation to the low bidder, Dig It Up Backhoe Service, Inc., in the amount of $268,834.65; and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
Documents:
6.11.
2024 SANITARY SEWER REHAB
Presented by Jason Sorenson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council award the bid for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Project to Hydro-Klean, LLC for the lowest bid of $992,835.31; and authorize the Mayor to sign contract documents on behalf of the City.
6.12.
2024 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS (4816 & 4817)
Presented by Jason Sorenson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
- It is recommended City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Westfield Ave and University Ave watermain projects and authorize a call for bids;
- Approve the attached resolution to apply for a SRF loan; and
- Authorize the Mayor to sign application documents.
6.13.
AMEND CHAPTER 28 – ENCROACHMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY (4541)
Presented by Lance Meyer, PE, City Engineer
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council pass an ordinance on 1st reading amending Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances.
6.14.
16TH STREET SW RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT PHASING (4780)
Presented by Lance Meyer
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council split the 16th St SW Reconstruction project into two phases.
6.15.
CPKC RAIL QUIET ZONE ENGINEERING AGREEMENTS (4781)
Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council approve the professional engineering agreements with CPKC and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements.
6.16.
2028 NDDOT URBAN PROGRAM SOLICITATION (4829)
Presented by Lance Meyer
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council concur with the staff recommendations and submit the requests to the NDDOT.
6.17.
2024-2025 NUISANCE ABATEMENT - AWARD BID (4831)
Presented by Brian Billingsley, Community and Economic Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council award the bid for the 2024-2025 Nuisance Abatement Project to the low bidder, Hanson’s Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $66,350.00; and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
6.18.
LEASE RENEWAL LOT 9 WESTSIDE DEVELOPMENT
Presented by Jennifer Eckman, Airport Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council approve the renewal option of lease terms for Lot 9, Westside Development owned by Nach, LLC.
6.19.
2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
6.20.
WARD COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Presented by Kelli Kronschnabel, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council adopt the Ward County Emergency Operations Plan and authorize the Mayor to sign.
7.
ACTION ITEMS
7.1.
ORDINANCE REQUIRING BUILDINGS AND BUSINESSES RECEIVING PUBLIC FUNDS TO INSTALL AN AUTOMATIC DOOR
Presented by Stefanie Stalheim, City Attorney
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended City Council review and consider passing the attached ordinance on first reading.
8.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
9.
MISCELLANEOUS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
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