Presented by Doug Diedrichsen

Public hearing request by Scott McClelland representing CHS, Inc., owner for a request of zone change and annexation for Outlots 26 & 27 of the north half of the southwest quarter less highway right-of-way Section 21, Township 155, Range 82 and Outlot 28 and the West half of Outlot 29 lying in the southeast quarter less highway right-of-way Section 21, Township 155, Range 82, County of Ward, North Dakota.  The purpose of the request is the construction of a new truck maintenance facility to replace the existing facility. 

The subject property address is 4815 Burdick Expressway East and three (3) unaddressed parcels to the west of that address.

It is recommended City Council approve the following in alignment with the Planning Commission recommendation:

1. An ordinance on first reading for a zoning map amendment; and
2. An ordinance on first reading to annex the subject property.

Presented by Doug Diedrichsen

Public hearing request by Brian Billingsley, Community Development Director for a text amendment to the Land Development Ordinance of the City of Minot.  The proposed code changes pertain to the following sections: Table 9.1-2 to allow additional sign square footage for building with five (5) or more stories in the “CBD” Central Business District and “P” Public District, Section 4.1-6 C clarifying language regarding Sales or Service of Industrial, Agricultural, and Construction Equipment and Semi-Trucks; Section 10.3-13. B. 3. Clarifying language regarding public utilities easements. Chapter 2.3.  Adding a definition for Pet Overnight Boarding Facilities (Up to 5) and Pet Overnight Boarding Facilities (6+), use categories will be added to the Use Table in the Minot Land Development Ordinance for both of these new uses; Section 4.1-6. N-O clarifying language concerning Kennels and Veterinary Clinics with Overnight Boarding Facilities and adding language regarding Pet Boarding Facilities. 

It is recommended City Council approve an ordinance on first reading for a zoning text amendment in alignment with the Planning Commission recommendation. 

It is recommended City Council approved the minutes of the April 1, 2024, Regular City Council meeting and the April 9, 2024, Board of Equalization meeting.

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

1. Ordinance No 5952 - 2024 BA - 2024 Watermain Replacement Award of Bid
2. Ordinance No 5953 - 2024 BA - Hydro-Excavator Jetter
3. Ordinance No 5954 - 2024 BA - Transit Transfer Center (2023660001)
4. Ordinance No 5955 - Yield Signs to Stop Signs - Multiple Locations

It is recommended City Council ratify the following Administrative Approvals.

It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization for the following organizations to conduct games of chance during the license year of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 at the following locations:

               Beulah Convention & Visitors Center

                    •    Comfort Suites (601 22nd Ave SW)

                    •    Uncle Maddio’s Pizza (3310 16th St SW #100)

               Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports

                    •    Sammy’s Pizza (400 N Broadway)

                    •    Applebee’s (2302 15th St SW)

               Aggie Foundation

                    •    Off the Vine (15 S Main St)

                    •    Arny’s 2.0 (12 3rd St SE)

                    •    Best Kept Secret (2400 10th St SW)

                Minot Junior Golf Association

                    •    Bootlegerz (515 20th Ave SE Suite 2B)

                    •    Rangers Lounge (1218 S Broadway)

                    •    Capri Bar (2030 Burdick Expwy E)

                    •    Dakota Lounge (1525 31st Ave SW)

                    •    Lucky Strike Casino (1901 N Broadway)

               MSU Beaver Boosters Inc.

                    •    Sports on Tap (220 S Broadway)

                    •    Poor Farm (201 37th Ave SW)

                    •    Lamplighter Lounge (200 16th St SW)

Presented by Doug Diedrichsen, Principal Planner

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat in ATTACHMENT A to create Commercial West 2nd Addition.

Presented by Chris Plank

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council authorize advertisement for auction and/or demolition of the property located at 1623 8^th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701.

Presented by Chris Plank

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Dig It Up Backhoe Services, Inc. for structure demolition /site restoration located at 309 1^st Ave NE, Minot ND 58701 in the amount of $32,400.

Presented by Captain Justin Sundheim

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the acceptance of the FY 2023 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); 
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding; and
3. Pass an ordinance to amend the 2024 annual budget to increase the Police Department operation supplies and capital revenues and expenditures for the FY2023 Edward Byrne JAG Grant.

Presented by Stephen Joersz

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve a task order for Prairie Engineering to provide engineering support services for street lighting and traffic signals as requested by the Engineering Department; 
2. Approve a task order for Prairie Engineering to provide construction engineering services for Street Lighting District 65; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the task orders.  

Presented by Stephen Joersz

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the Community Wayfinding Agreement with the North Dakota Department of Transportation; and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. 

Presented by Jennifer K, Eckman, Airport Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the corrected rates and charges resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign the corrected resolution.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the exchange of the small articulating loader winged blade attachment for a bucket attachment; and 
2. Approve a budget amendment allocating funds for the trade-in value and the purchase of the bucket attachment. 

Presented by Kelli Kronschnabel, Fire Chief

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1.  It is recommended City Council approve the purchase of a used fire engine and waive the City of Minot procurement requirements; and 
2. Approve a budget amendment of $400,000 for the purchase and up fit of a used fire engine on first reading.  

Presented by Captain Justin Sundheim

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council authorize the purchase of five (5) 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles using the North Dakota State Contract for a purchase amount of $235,644.75; and
2. Approve the proposed ordinance to amend the 2024 annual budget to increase the police capital equipment expenditures for the purchase of patrol vehicles, using fund cash reserves on the first reading.

Presented by Tom Joyce, Assistant City Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION

 It is recommended City Council approve the appointment of Bryan Banfill as the Public Works Operations Director.

Presented by Brian Billingsley and Tom Leighton

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council adopt the Minot Housing Needs and Market Assessment Study as a supplement to the City’s housing policy and direct staff to use its strategies as a work plan.

Representatives of CPSM will present the reports and provide an overview of their findings. 

Staff contacts are:

• Harold Stewart, City Manager
• Chief John Klug (will be absent from the meeting)
• Chief Kelli Kronschnabel