It is recommended City Council approve the minutes of the April 11, 2023 Board of Equalization meeting and the April 17, 2023 Regular City Council meeting.

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

1. Ordinance No 5837 - 2023 BA - Police Use of Asset Forfeiture Funds to Purchase Evertel Service
2. Ordinance No 5838 - 2023 BA - Landfill Scale House & Relocation of Existing Scales
3. Ordinance No 5839 - 2023 BA - Landfill Perimeter Fences & Trees
4. Ordinance No 5840 - Human Relations Committee
5. Ordinance No 5841 - Reserved Parking Ord - 1st St SE at 1st Ave SE
6. Ordinance No 5842 - Annextion - Ridgedale
7. Ordinance No 5843 - Zoning Map Amendment - Ridgedale
8. Ordinance No 5844 - Zoning Map Amendment - Cenex 4th Addition

It is recommended City Council approve the administrative approvals.

It is recommended City Council approve the payroll for the period of March 26, 2023 through April 22,2023 in the amount of $2,271,781.56 and the bills and transfers for April in the amount of $5,732,564.85.

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the transfer request from Friday’s Inc. dba The Rockin Horse for a Retail Liquor, Beer, and Wine license to Dutch Mill Beverages, LLC dba The Rockin Horse (2625 Burdick Expwy E).

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the request for a Retail Beer license for Pronghorn, LLC dba Highland Suites (1605 35th Ave SW).

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization for the Minot Hockey Boosters to conduct games of chance during the license year of May 15, 2023 through June 30, 2023 at the following locations:

• Highland Suites (1605 35th Ave SW)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization for the Minot Magic City Lions to conduct games of chance during the license year of May 8, 2023 through June 30, 2023 at the following locations:

• 1685 (1912 Valley Bluffs Drive)

Presented Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization for Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Brethren Church to conduct games of chance during the license year of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 at the following locations:

• Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Brethren Church (700 16th Ave SE)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

• 28 Tastes and Taps (1603 35th Ave SW)
• On the Rocks (614 3rd St NE)
• The “O”riginal (720 N Broadway)
• Aces Lounge & Casino (1524 S Broadway, Ste 8)
• Barley Pop (437 N Broadway)
• Nola’s Lounge (919 Burdick Expwy W)
• Highlands Suites (1605 35th Ave SW)
• X Golf (1621 S Broadway)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

• Off the Vine (15 S Main St)
• Arny’s 2.0 (12 3rd St SE)
• Best Kept Secret (2400 10th St SW)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

• Clarion Hotel & Convention Center (2200 Burdick Expwy E)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

• 1685 (1912 Valley Bluffs Drive)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

• Buffalo Wild Wings (3820 S Broadway)
• Mi Mexico (3816 S Broadway)
• Buffalo Wings and Rings (910 24th Ave SW)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

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

• Sports on Tap (220 S Broadway)
• The Spot (215 E Central Ave)
• Lamplighter Lounge (200 16th St SW)

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the gaming site authorization for the Minot Junior Golf Association to conduct games of chance during the license year of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 at the following locations:

• Trappers Lounge (2401 2 & 52 Bypass)
• 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)

Presented by John Van Dyke

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat as provided in Attachment A to create 11th Avenue N.E. Second Addition.

Presented by John Van Dyke

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat as provided in Attachment A to create North Side 6th Addition.

Presented by John Van Dyke

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat as provided in Attachment A to create Bolton Heights 14th Addition.

Presented by John Van Dyke

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a major subdivision final plat as provided in Attachment A to create Highlands at North Hill 7th Addition.

Presented by Kelli Kronschnabel, Fire Chief

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the budget amendment on first reading to amend the 2023 annual budget to increase fire control - operational supplies for the Great River Federal Credit Union Donation.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council authorize the Finance Director to negotiate a lease agreement to finance the purchase of a new fire truck and authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to sign the agreement.

Presented by Stephen Joersz, PE, PTOE

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council pass an ordinance on modifying the 7th Street NW approaches from Yield control to Stop control at the intersection with 1st Avenue NW.

Presented by Stephen Joersz, PE, PTOE

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council pass an ordinance to add stop control to 2nd Street NE at the intersection with 36th Avenue NE.

Presented by Stephen Joersz, PE, PTOE

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council pass an ordinance to add stop control to W Central Avenue at the intersection with 30th Street W.

Presented by Stephen Joersz, PE, PTOE

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council pass an ordinance on modifying the 1st Street SW approaches from Yield control to Stop control at the intersection with 5th Avenue SW.

Presented by Stephen Joersz, Traffic Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council accept the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program award in the amount of $76,670;
2. Direct staff to apply EECBG funds to perform streetlight luminaire replacements; and
3. Approve the proposed budget amendment on first reading.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the attached Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement with the NDDOT; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Presented by Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the attached Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement with the NDDOT; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the bid from General Equipment and Supplies, Inc. in the amount of $89,150.00 for a small wheel loader; and
2. Approve a budget amendment allocating funds for the loader and snow bucket purchase.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve a contract amendment with CPS Engineering in the amount of $303,000 for the construction administration of Cell 7; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment.  

Presented by Dan Jonasson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the Task Order Agreement 2 with Houston Engineering for design work for sill repair on 16th Street SW flood closure; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.

Presented by Jennifer Eckman, Airport Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council authorize City staff to acceptance of the Rotary Blower bids which were opened on April 24, 2023;
2. Authorize City staff to award the bid to lowest bidder, M-B Companies contingent on FAA approval of Buy American, submittal documentation, and funding; and
3. Approval to apply for funding, accept if awarded, and have the Mayor, City Attorney and the Airport Director sign contracts, grants, and necessary documents.

Presented by Kelli Kronschnabel, Fire Chief

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council accept the grant award from Firehouse subs for the purchase of a firefighter gear washer/extractor;
2. Ratify the Mayor’s signature on the acceptance letter; and
3. Approve the budget amendment on 1st reading.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the RFP for copier services, authorize the Finance Director to negotiate a contract with the selected proposer and authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to sign the agreements.

Presented by Harold Stewart

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council consider the funding request from MACA for improvements at the Carnegie Building.

Presented by Lance Meyer, City Engineer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the 2024 – 2028 Capital Improvement Plan.