It is recommended City Council approve the minutes of the March 20, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.

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

1. Ordinance No 5827 - Zoning Map Amendment - Highlands at North Hill 7th Addition
2. Ordinance No 5828 - Zoning Map Amendment - Norton's Addition
3. Ordinance No 5829 - Zoning Map Amendment - Norheim Heights
4. Ordinance No 5830 - 2023 BA - Bel Air SRTS Permanent Easement
5. Ordinance No 5831 - 2023 BA - FY22 CYBER SECURITY GRANT (2023190001)
6. Ordinance No 5832 - 2023 BA - Library-Inventory Scanner
7. Ordinance No 5833 - 2023 BA - SBPC Business Accelerator Fund

It is recommended City Council approve the administrative approvals.

It is recommended City Council approve the payroll for period of February 12, 2023 through March 25,2023 in the amount of $3,374,737.00 and the bills and transfers for March in the amount of $9,759,892.66.

Presented by Mikayla McWilliams, City Clerk

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Skillbridge Program and authorize the City Clerk to sign.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council select Apex Engineering Group as the most qualified firm;
2. Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate a scope and fee; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council amend the bid from Westlie Truck Center in the amount of $2,061.00 for a total bid award of $176,438.00 for the Street Department tandem axle truck and associated equipment. 

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between Ward County and electing cities in Ward County to finance upgrades to their outdoor warning sirens.

Presented by Harold Stewart, City Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the sub-recipient agreement with Project Bee in the amount of $1,783,960 to construct 17 units of affordable LMI housing units; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

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 Janet Anderson, Library Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the selection of Ackerman-Estvold as the design and construction engineering firm for Minot Public Library’s parking lot improvements; 
2. Authorize City Staff to negotiate the scope and fee of the contract; and 
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign necessary contracts.

Presented by John Klug, Chief of Police

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the amendment to the agreement with Tyler Technologies; and 
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council select Ackerman Estvold as the most qualified firm;
2. Authorize the City Engineer to negotiate a scope and fee;
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract; and
4. Approve the budget amendment on 1st reading.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council award the bid to Main Electric in the amount of $530,165.00;
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract; 
3. Pass the attached budget ordinance on 1st reading; and
4. Pass the attached reimbursement resolution.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council award the contract for processing recyclable materials to Dem-Con Companies for a 3-year period;
2. Authorize the mayor to sign the contract; and 
3. Approve the budget amendment to allocate funds for recyclable materials processing.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the 2024 budget schedule.