It is recommended City Council approve the minutes of the July 24, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.

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

1. Ordinance No 5869 - Zoning Map Amendment - South Main St
2. Ordinance No 5870 - Zoning Map Amendment - First District Health
3. Ordinance No 5871 - Zoning Map Amendment - Skyport 12th and 13th Addition
4. Ordinance No 5873 - Zoning Map Amendment - Prairie View Estates 5th Addition
5. Ordinance No 5874 - 2nd Ave SW School Speed Zone Removal
6. Ordinance No 5875 - 2023 BA - Children's Library Remodel Contingency (2021670002)
7. Ordinance No 5876 - 2023 BA - Intersection Revision at S Broadway and 40th Ave SW - GF Cash Reserves

It is recommended City Council approve the Administrative Approvals.

It is recommended City Council approve the payroll for the period of June 18, 2023, through July 15, 2023, in the amount of $2,401,977.03 and the bills and transfers for July in the amount of $2,352,745.67.

Presented by Chief John Klug and Mikayla McWilliams

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the following organization to conduct games of chance at the following location:

ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl, Inc.

• Grand Hotel (Raffle Only – February 23, 2024)

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a minor subdivision plat as provided in Attachment A to create Skyport 13th Addition.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve a major subdivision final plat as provided in Attachment A to create Prairie View Estates 5th Addition.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the final payment for the 2023 Fairgrounds Trunk 36-Inch Sewer Repair to Strata Corporation in the amount of $169,424.50.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve EAPC Architects Engineers for architectural and engineering services for the construction of the transit transfer center at the Renaissance Parking Structure; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to negotiate a contract with EAPC for the transit transfer center project and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.

Presented by Jason Sorenson

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council award the bid to Swanston Equipment for the purchase of a new small articulating loader in the amount of $27,338.72.

Presented by Jennifer K. Eckman, Airport Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve, contingent upon funding, the Terminal Roadway Planning Study proposal to be conducted by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH); and
2. Contingent upon funding, approve the requested budget amendment; and 
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement contingent on federal funding.

Presented by Jennifer K., Eckman, Airport Director 

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council authorize City staff to award, contingent upon funding, bid to Bluestone Construction; 
2. Approve the Supplemental Letter Agreement proposal for Taxiway B2 and T-Hangar Taxilane Reconstruction, continent upon funding, to be conducted by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH); and
3. Provide approval to apply for the funding, accept if awarded, and have the Mayor, City Attorney and the Airport Director to sign the contracts and necessary documents once approved by City Attorney and Finance.

Presented by Jennifer K. Eckman, Airport Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. It is recommended City Council approve the Grant Administration Contract to be conducted by Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH); 
2. Approve the Invoice #GPRO-DEFINV-2024-501 for the purchase of wetland credits from Ducks Unlimited; 
3. Approve the Invoice #GPRO-DEFINV-2024-502 for the purchase of wetland credits from Ducks Unlimited; and
4. Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements contingent on federal funding.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 

It is recommended City Council approve the FY2024 JAG grant application for Ward County Narcotics Task Force and ratify the Mayor's signature on the grant application; and if awarded, the City Council accept the grant award and authorize the Mayor & Finance Director to sign the grant agreement.

Presented by David Lakefield, Finance Director

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the FY2024 JAG grant application for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center pass-through and approve the Mayor to sign the application.

Presented by Chief John Klug

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. 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 $188,389.70; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the contract and designate the PSAP Manager as the city representative for the length of the contract.             

Presented by John Klug, Chief of Police

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the budget amendment authorizing the purchase of a police canine, training, and equipment.

Presented by Stefani Stalheim and Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council approve the attached Franchise Agreement with Midcontinent Communications on first reading. 

Presented by Harold Stewart and Lance Meyer

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council appoint an alternate member to the MPO Policy Board.

Presented by Harold Stewart, David Lakefield, and Lisa Jundt

RECOMMENDED ACTION

It is recommended City Council adopt the 2024 Preliminary Budget for the City of Minot.