Presented by Brian Billingsley

Jonathon Rued represents 5th Ave Investments, LLC. is requesting conditional approval of a Renaissance Zone application for renovations to two buildings located at 215 5th Avenue NW. The building, which is currently empty, will house a shop and offices. The Renaissance Zone Review Board voted to recommend conditional approval of this Renaissance Zone project on February 23, 2023.

RECOMMEND ACTION

It is recommended City Council grant conditional approval of Renaissance Zone Case M-101 for a five-year property tax exemption including improvements and for a State income tax exemption. This will advance to the state for their conditional approval.

Public hearing request by Ackerman Surveying, representing 701 Development, LLP, for a zoning map amendment from “R4” Planned Residential District/“R2” Two-Family Residential District with a “PUD Overlay” Planned Unit Development to solely “R2” Two-Family Residential District with a “PUD Overlay” Planned Unit Development.  The proposal includes a preliminary plat to consolidate numerous twinhome lots to accommodate single-family dwellings mimicking the development pattern of Highlands at North Hill 3^rd Addition.  Two lots are reserved for future development.  The proposed subdivision is Highlands at North Hill 7^th Addition.  The legal description for the property is Lots 19B thru 27B, Block 4, Lots 9A thru 24B, Block 5, Lots 11B thru 14B, Block 6, Highlands at North Hill 2^nd Addition AND Lot 10, Block 2, Highlands at North Hill 3^rd Addition AND Lot 5, Highlands at North Hill 6^th Addition and Portions of Ivory Street and 23^rd Ave. NW to the City of Minot, North Dakota.  

 The address for the properties is 2300 thru 2501 Ivory St. and 2300 thru 2417 23^rd Ave. NW.     

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 

2) A major subdivision preliminary plat for Highlands at North Hill 7th Addition

Public hearing request by Alejandro Lopez representing Lopez LLC, owner for a zoning map amendment from “R-3” Multiple Residence District to “C2” General Commercial District for the purpose of developing a commercial recreation facility and a series of commercial shops.  The application also includes a conditional use permit for enclosed warehousing related to the commercial shop use.  The legal description for the property is Lot 2, Norheim Heights Addition to the City of Minot, Ward County, North Dakota.  

The address for the property is 501 40^th Ave. SW.  

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

Public hearing request by Harry Travis Mowbray on behalf of Mowbray Properties, LLC for a zoning map amendment from “C2” General Commercial District to “M1” Light Industrial District for the purpose of business expansion.  The legal description for the property is Lots 18, 19, and the West 10 Feet of Lot 20 in Block 3 of the Replat of Lots 41 thru 49, Block 1, and Blocks 2 & 3 of Norton’s Addition to the City of Minot, Ward County, North Dakota.   

The address for the property is 408 20^th Ave. SE.

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

It is recommended City Council approve the minutes of the March 6, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.

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

1. Ordinance No 5823 - 2023 BA - Citywide Priority Snow Removal - Cash Reserves
2. Ordinance No 5824 - 2022 BA - Line Items Over Budget
3. Ordinance No 5825 - 2023 BA - Placemaking Planning Grant
4. Ordinance No 5826 - Burdick Expressway Bridge Parking Ordinance

It is recommended City Council approve the administrative approvals.

It is recommended City Council confirm the following Mayoral Appointments for the Renaissance Zone Review Board:

• Jen Cook (Minot Board of Realtors) with a term to expire December 31, 2025
• Michael King (Financial Sector) with a term to expire December 31, 2025

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended the City Council approve the gaming site authorization for MSU Beaver Boosters to conduct gaming on April 5, 2023 at Clarion Hotel Convention Center (2200 Burdick Exwy E).

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization for Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports to conduct games of chance during the license year of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 at the following locations:

• Sammy's Pizza (400 N Broadway)
• Applebee's (2302 15th St SW)

Presented by John Van Dyke

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat as provided in Attachment A to create Strube 3rd Addition. 

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the City of Minot equipment rental rates for 2023-2024. 

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve to accept the funding award by the State Water Commission (SWC) for the NW Minot watermain replacement of CIP pipe; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the grant agreement amendment.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council award the bid for the 2023 Microsurfacing to the low bidder, Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp., in the amount of $911,930.46; and   
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council pass the attached budget amendment on 1st reading.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council award the appliance quote to TJ Appliance Service in the amount of $19,885.91.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a not to exceed moving cost of $119,274.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council award the bid for the 2023 Street Seal to the low bidder, Asphalt Preservation Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,696,620.55; and  
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council award the bid for the 2023 Street Patching to the low bidder, Minot Paving Company, LLC., in the amount of $783,207.50; and   
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council ratify the acceptance of the FY 2022 SLCGP grant award; 

2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the award document; and

3. Pass on first reading the attached ordinance to appropriate the grant revenues and expenditures with the use of general fund cash reserves

Presented by Chief John Klug

RECOMMENDED ACTION 

It is recommended City Council award Goserco’s response to the request for qualifications for the design, implementation, and overall project management of the PSAP call logger System for a projected cost of $205,389.70.            

Presented by Janet Anderson, Library Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended that the City Council approve an ordinance to amend the 2023 annual budget to decrease the Library's capital revenues and expenditures and increase the Library's furniture and equipment revenues and expenditures for an inventory scanner.

Presented by Jennifer Eckman, Airport Director     

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Recommend application of the 2023 AIP Grant from the FAA and the State of North Dakota, once bids are received and application process is opened; and
2. Authorize the Mayor, City Attorney, and Airport Director to sign necessary documents.

Presented by Jennifer K. Eckman, Airport Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the specifications and authorize a call for bids. 

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.

Presented by John Klug, Chief of Police

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the Special Use Permit and allow the two additional animals at 25 19^th Avenue Southeast. It is also recommended City Council deny the four undetermined animals, due to the lack of information about the specific breed for consideration.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council reject Keller Paving and Landscaping’s bid.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the recommendation of the Magic Fund Screening Committee award a grant to Souris Basin Planning Council in the amount of $805,300 to fund the Business Accelerator Fund;
2. Approve the attached budget amendment; and
3. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement.

Presented by Chief John Klug, Stefani Stalheim, and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the transfer of the Retail Liquor, Beer, & Wine license for Duckpond Ventures, LLC dba Dad’s/Saul’s to the basement of 105 1st St SE, more specifically described on the attached diagram of the licensed premises.

The annual compliance report for the MAGIC Fund Screening Committee is attached for the City Council's review.