Wednesday, March 18, 2020
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Erickson.
Others Present: City Auditor Richter, City Attorney Martineck, Chad Petersen from KLJ.
Approval of Agenda – Addition of Consent A(D); Consent B(B); Consent C; R4; Removal of N1
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2020 meeting, seconded by Commissioner Powell. Motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical
Contractor License(s) for the following businesses:
- Differding Electric, LLC
- Hope Electric, Inc.
- Sheyenne River Repair
- And complete applications received by March 31, 2020 in the Auditor’s Office
- Approve House Movers License for the following
businesses:
- Liechty Homes, Inc.
- And complete applications received by March 31, 2020 in the Auditor’s Office
- Approve Raffle Permit for St. Catherine Knights of Columbus, Disabled American Veterans
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.
Ordinance
Approve first reading
of Ordinance No. 1051, an Ordinance Annexing Auditor’s Lot 5 of the NE ¼ of the
SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58
City Attorney Martineck reported the petition for annexation received is
for the area south of Lakeshore Acres (south of I-94). Bridgetown Partners is
proposing a 40 lot residential subdivision. Donny Eberle, Bridgetown Partners
appeared by phone and had not further comments.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1051, seconded by Commissioner Powell. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution
Approve Resolution No. 2246, a Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District No. 120 (NDDOT Project No. UGP-2-999(051), PCN 2280) on Central Avenue S
City Auditor Richter reported the property owners received notice of work for both Paving Improvement District No. 120 and 121 and the opportunity to attend a public meeting. No one appeared. No protests were submitted for either project. One letter raising concerns was received and included in the meeting materials.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve Resolution No. 2246, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Resolution No. 2247, a Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District No. 121 (2020 Seal Coat)
City Auditor Richter referred to previous comments. Commissioner Powell moved to approve Resolution No. 2247, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Resolution No. 2248, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 121 (2020 Seal Coat)
Chad Petersen from KLJ reported bids were opened on March 12, 2020. Three bids were received which ranged from $109,210.89 to $136,789.15. The engineer’s estimate was $136,020.25. The recommendation is to award the bid to Asphalt Preservation Company of Detroit Lakes, MN in the amount of $109, 210.89.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve Resolution No. 2248 and award bid to Asphalt Preservation Company of Detroit Lakes, MN, seconded by Commissioner Powell. The motion passed unanimously.
Approve Resolution No. 2250, a Resolution Ratifying Declaration of Emergency COVID-19
City Attorney Martineck reported President Carlsrud issued and declaration of emergency on March 17. This resolution extends the emergency until it is terminated by the City Commission.
Commissioner Erickson moved to approve Resolution No. 2250, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Removed: Rural Opioid Prevention Education & Support (ROPES) Update by City-County Health District
City Updates & Commission Reports
City Auditor Richter reported the audit fieldwork will be completed electronically due to COVID-19.
President Carlsrud spoke regarding COVID-19. Cases have been reported in Fargo and screening are occurring here. Carlsrud stated the city is making decisions based on safety first and asked the public to use social distancing. Carlsrud & Commissioner Magnuson are meeting with staff daily to make plans.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:17 PM.