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<\/a>Considered approving the requests for street closings and\/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for the St. Patrick\u2019s Day Runnin\u2019 O\u2019 The Green, on March 19, 2016, for: All Vets Club; Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Corner Bar; Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk\u2019s location); Middles LLC d\/b\/a Fred\u2019s Den; Frontier Fort & Grill; Knights of Columbus; Johnny B\u2019s, Office Bar & Lounge; Sabirs II, LLC; Shady\u2019s; and Wonder Bar Sports Bar.
\nCity Administrator Jeff Fuchs said, Jonny B\u2019s requested the alley behind the establishment be blocked off, along with a portion of the parking lot behind the mall.\u00a0He said that previously parking lots were not allowed to be blocked off.<\/p>\nThe committee recommends approving the closures, and working with Jonny B\u2019s, on closures so there are removable barriers and that tents being erected be discussed first with the police chief and fire chief.<\/p>\n
The committee discussed the possibility of closing a portion of 1st Avenue about two blocks for the Runnin\u2019 of the Green. Police Chief Edinger indicted concerns about blocking off a large portion of the street and sections of some alleys. Jamestown Ambulance Service requested access for first responders.
\nGail Martin from U.S. Bank said she has been requested to have a tent put up in the bank\u2019s parking lot. Chief Edinger asks that he and Fire Chief Reuther be consulted before any tents are erected.
\nThe Run\u2019s organizer, Larry Knoblich said he has mixed feelings on street closures.\u00a0He said not everyone in the Run drinks or gets drunk. He expects a large number of participates, around 3,000, with no conflicts from other cities. \u00a0The First Avenue area closure\u00a0would have created a common outdoor area that could have been accessed by several bars on First Avenue.<\/p>\n
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The committee recommends the transfer of City lots four and one to Woodsonia Development per developer\u2019s agreement and the opening of Menards. \u00a0Lot two has previously been conveyed.<\/p>\n
Departmental and financial reports were presented.<\/p>\n
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:
\nThe committee discussed the First Reading of an Ordinance to enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to traffic impact studies; and to amend a Sectio pertaining to preliminary plat items; and to amend a Section pertaining to amendment process.
\nThe planning commission has recommend approval.
\nThe committee recommends bringing forward to the city council.<\/p>\n
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE<\/p>\n
No items at this time.<\/p>\n
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
\nThe committee considered the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to the definition of Group day care home or preschool facility. The committee recommends changes, raising the maximum number to 17 in day care.<\/p>\n
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE<\/p>\n
Brent Erickson, with HDR Inc.was to be present to give an updated report on Sanitation and Solid Waste Study, howeve,r he was not present, being ill.
\nJoan Morris of the Chamber\u2019s City Beautification Committee addressed the committee with updates.
\nShe said a technical memo from HDR has been updated with numbers different from the initial numbers in the study, presented at the committee meeting in November of 2015.
\nShe said Erickson has since indicted that some of the numbers were in error and some information was omitted.
\nThe information was obtained with a recent meeting with Erickson.
\nThe committee recommends requesting documents from HDR, be presented at a rescheduled meeting.<\/p>\n
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The committee recommends approving the request from Scherbenske, Inc., to reduce the retainage for the Cell 3B West construction from 10% to 2%.<\/p>\n
The committee recommends authorizing the purchase of a new 2016 Chevrolet K-1500 Double Cab 4X4 from Don Wilhelm,Inc. for the Sewer Department the low bid of $28,899.<\/p>\n
Recommends approving the request from Casey Stoudt for the City to vacate a portion of an easement which runs across land he has purchased, across from Menards, as the City has abandoned the water main, with an engineer\u2019s review.<\/p>\n
Discussion was held relative to filling the City Engineer\u2019s position and possible job description changes.
\nCity Administrator Fuchs said it might be time to change the job description to strictly an Engineer\u2019s position, and a resource to public works.
\nHe said the future a public works director may be necessary.
\nMayor Andersen said at some point in the future there may be management changes within city departments.
\nFuchs will submit proposals for future considerations.<\/p>\n
The committee recommends entering into an engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., for construction of Sewer & Water District 16-31 & 16-61 ( 3rd St NW west of Second Avenue Northwest).<\/p>\n
The committee recommends entering into an engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., for SW Water Main Replacement District 16-62. (Approximately 10 Blocks to be determined).<\/p>\n
The committee recommends considered entering into an engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., for construction of a new Raker Building for the Sewer Utility.
\nMayor Andersen said a qualification process should take place before an agreement, to draft proposals, including experience.<\/p>\n
The committee recommends the following Resolutions pertaining to 2016 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #16-11:
\nTo set up and establish the district.
\nTo direct the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of the district.
\nTo accept and approve the plans and specifications, as prepared by the City Engineer, for the construction of the District.
\nTo direct the City Administrator to advertise for bids for the construction of the district.<\/p>\n
City Administrator Fuchs said the North Dakota League of Cities, and the NDDOT will perform a study on streets, including a cost share to perform a study. The committee recommends the city participate in the study.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Considered approving the requests for street closings and\/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for the St. Patrick\u2019s Day Runnin\u2019 O\u2019 The Green, on March 19, 2016, for: All Vets Club; Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Corner Bar; Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk\u2019s location); Middles LLC d\/b\/a Fred\u2019s Den; Frontier Fort & Grill; Knights of Columbus; Johnny B\u2019s, Office Bar & Lounge; Sabirs II, LLC; Shady\u2019s; and Wonder Bar Sports Bar.