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Board of City Commissioners - June 19, 2017 Minutes

The Regular Meeting of the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held in the City Commission Room at City Hall at 5:00 o'clock p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017.

The Commissioners present or absent were as shown following:
Present: Gehrig, Grindberg (via conference call), Piepkorn, Strand, Mahoney.
Absent: None.
Mayor Mahoney presiding.

The Mayor read a statement with the following information: the 2016 audit was completed and presented by Eide Bailly last week with audit and financial reports available on the City’s website; 45 Fire Department candidates are testing with the top 30 to be placed on the hiring list for two years; the Fire Department recently took delivery of a rescue boat and drone; the Library’s Summer Reading program is off and running; 14 feet of water main originally installed in 1937 was repaired by the Mains and Hydrants Department as was a failing water main gate installed in about 1922 that was replaced for the 4th Street South reconstruction and Broadway interceptor project; Downtown Resource Officer Jesseca White has been commended by Chief Todd for the Downtown Community Work Program which has surpassed $10,000.00 in fines being worked off; All-in-One recycling bins have been delivered with collection of recycled materials starting in July.

Order of Agenda Approved:
Commissioner Gehrig moved the Order of the Agenda be approved.
Second by Piepkorn. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

Minutes Approved:
Commissioner Strand moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board held on June 5, 2017 be approved as read.
Second by Gehrig. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

Consent Agenda Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:

1. 2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Bison Meadows Second Addition, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 6/5/17.
2. Six-month extension of the “FA” Alcoholic Beverage License for Perla’s Fresh Mexican.
3. Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and Live Entertainment Licenses until June 30, 2018, contingent on all essential requirements for renewal being met by 6/30/17.
4. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing for the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Colorado Health Facilities Authority on Behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and authorizing the publication of a notice of the public hearing; set the hearing for 5:15 pm on 7/17/17 (Attachment “A”).
5. Request for an extended leave of absence without pay for Fred Lassonde.

6. Position Evaluation Committee Recommendations:
Auditors:
Request to reclassify the Deputy Auditor position from a Grade 12 to a Grade 14. Annual cost of Request: $3,689.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective upon approval.
Civic:
Request to reclassify the Principal Office Associate position (Grade 10) to a Ticket Office Manager (Grade 11). Annual cost of Request: $2,142.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Request to reclassify the Maintenance Attendant Lead position (Grade 10) to a Maintenance Attendant III (Grade 11). Annual cost of Request: $2,745.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Request to reclassify the Concessions Manager position (Grade 9) to a Food and Beverage Event Manager (Grade 10). Annual cost of Request: $2,475.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Communications and Public Affairs:
Request to create a Public Information Coordinator position (Grade 12).
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
FARGODOME:
Request to reclassify the Director of Sales and Marketing position (Grade 14) to a Director of Marketing and Sales (Grade 13). Annual cost of Request: -$5,000.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective upon approval.
Request to reclassify the Sales and Marketing Assistant position (Grade 8) to a Marketing and Sales Associate (Grade 9). Annual cost of Request: $3,050.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective upon approval.
Fire:
Request for market adjustment for 21 Firefighter positions (Grade x11 to
Grade x11 with step 12 and 13). Annual cost of request: $29,967.00.
PEC recommends no market adjustment, will be reviewed during 2018 market study.
Request for market adjustment for 7 Fire Battalion Chief positions (Grade 17 to Grade 17 with one step increase). Annual cost of request: $15,812.00.
PEC Recommends no market adjustment, will be reviewed during 2018 market study.
Request to reclassify Assistant Chief – Fire Marshal position from Grade 19 to Grade 20. Annual cost of request $6,635.00.
PEC recommends no reclassification, position will remain at Grade 19.
Request to reclassify 2 Assistant Chief positions from Grade 19 to Grade 20. Annual cost of request $13,125.00.
PEC recommends no reclassification, position will remain at Grade 19.
Health:
Request for market adjustment for 5 LPN – Corrections (Grade 9) to (Grade 9 with evening ($.75) and weekend ($1.25) shift differential). Cost of shift differential would be paid by Cass County.
PEC recommends the addition of shift differentials effective 7/3/17.
Library:
Request to create an Outreach Associate (LAII) position (Grade 6). Annual cost of request: $44,265.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Municipal Court:
Request for market adjustment for Municipal Court Judge (Elected Official). Annual cost of request: $25,000.00.
PEC referred this request to the Budget Committee for further review, approved at $25,000.00.
Police:
Request to create a Police Operational Technician position (Grade 9). Annual cost of request: $41,308.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Request to create a Crime Prevention/Public Information Specialist (Grade 12). Annual cost of request: $52,043.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Public Works:
Request to reclassify 7 Public Works Crew Leader positions from Grade 11 to Grade 12. Annual cost of request: $34,356.00.
PEC recommends no reclassification, position will remain at Grade 11.
Request to reclassify Public Works – Mains and Hydrants Equipment Operator II (Grade 9) to Equipment Operator III (Grade 10). Annual cost of request: $4,201.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Request to reclassify 4 Public Works – Streets Equipment Operator II positions (Grade 9) to Equipment Operator III (Grade 10). Annual cost of request: $16,804.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Request to create a Maintenance Attendant I position (Grade 5). Annual cost of request: $30,339.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Request to reclassify Office Associate II position (Grade 6) to Office Associate III (Grade 9). Annual cost of request: $3,057.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 1/1/18.
Transit:
Request to reclassify the Transit Director from Grade 20 to Grade 22. Annual cost of request: $2,270.00.
PEC recommends no market adjustment, will be reviewed during 2018 market study.
Request to reclassify Assistant Transit Director from Grade 15 to Grade 17. Annual cost of request: $6,843.00.
PEC recommends no reclassification, position will remain at Grade 15.
Request to create Lead Dispatcher position (Grade 9). Annual cost of request $41,308.00.
PEC recommends tentative approval effective 1/1/18, will need job evaluation if approved by Budget Committee.
Request to create 4 Dispatcher positions (Grade 6). Annual cost of request: $140,938.00.
PEC recommends tentative approval effective 1/1/18, will need job evaluation if approved by Budget Committee.
Request to create 4 Road Supervisor positions (Grade 7). Annual cost of request: $150,124.00.
PEC recommends tentative approval effective 1/1/18, will need job evaluation if approved by Budget Committee.
Water/Wastewater:
Request to reclassify 3 Operator I positions (Grade 7) to Wastewater Apprentice (Grade 8). Annual cost of request: $9,951.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Request to reclassify Operator I position (Grade 7 and 8) to Grade 9.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Wastewater:
Request to reclassify 7 Operator II positions (Grade 10 and 11) to Operator IV (Grade 12). Annual cost of request: $27,350.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Water:
Request to reclassify 10 Operator II (Grade 10 and 11) to Operator IV (Grade 12). Annual cost of request: $44,084.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Water/Wastewater:
Request to reclassify the for Operator II position (Grade 10 and 11) to Grade 10.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Request to create Operator III (Grade 11) position.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Wastewater:
Request to reclassify Effluent Reuse Facility Technician/Chemist position (Grade 11) to Industrial Pretreatment Specialist/Chemist (Grade 12). Annual cost of request: $3,431.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Water:
Request to reclassify Operator II (Grade 10) to Water Production
Coordinator – Lime Softening Plant (Grade 14). Annual cost of request: $4,541.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.
Request to reclassify Operator II (Grade 10) to Water Production
Coordinator – Membrane Plant (Grade 14). Annual Cost of request: $4,541.00.
PEC recommends approval of this request effective 7/3/17.

7. Receive and file Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Independent Auditor’s Report for the year ending December 31, 2016.
8. Agreement for Services with Ryan Williams to support the Child Care Physical Activity Health Code Training.
9. Agreement for Services with Megan Myrdal to implement healthy concession stand options.
10. Agreement for Services with Jeremy Kelly to write a plan for a syringe exchange program.
11. Amendment to Agreement with Nate Hendrickson to support the Child Care Physical Activity Health Code Training.
12. Purchase of Service Agreement with Central Cass School District for nursing services for the 2017-2018 school year.
13. Memorandum of Understanding with the southeast region of ND in case of a public health emergency.
14. Notice of Grant Award with the ND Department of Health for Public Health Emergency Preparedness City Readiness Initiative (CFDA #93.069).
15. Purchase of Service Agreement with the ND Department of Health for Emergency Response Services (CFDA #93.069).
16. Award of Bid in the amount of $2,118.75 and $607.40 per unit price for portable morgue equipment to Mopec.com (RFP17144).
17. Service Agreement with Fargo Public Schools for nursing care services for special education services for summer school 2017.
18. Agreement with Katherine Glen to provide Public Information Services Coordinator duties from 7/3/17 to 12/31/17.
19. Bid award to Data Technologies in the amount of $66,205.00 for installation of FutureFLEX Air-blown Fiber at the FARGODOME.
20. Five-year contract with Enhanced Properties, Inc. for transit passenger shelter maintenance services.
21. Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $750.00 for GTC Deck Overlay and Exhaust Duct Relocation Project.
22. One-year Subscription Agreement with mySidewalk.
23. Hourly parking rates for the Roberts Parking Garage.
24. Amendment to the Parking Agreement with DFI Roberts LLC.
25. Site Authorizations for Games of Chance:
a. The Arc Upper Valley at Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse.
b. Sharehouse Inc. at Bismarck Tavern.
26. Applications for Games of Chance:
a. Fargo Lions Club for a calendar sports pool from 9/11/17 top 12/25/17.
b. Steve Weidner FM Junior Tour for a calendar raffle from 7/1/17 to 6/30/18.
c. Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls for a raffle on 7/8/17.
d. El Zagal Escort Motor Patrol for a raffle on 10/7/17.
e. Patty Deery Benefit for a raffle on 6/22/17; Public Spirited Resolution.
f. Oak Grove Lutheran School for a raffle and raffle board on 6/29/17.
27. Application for Bank of ND Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund Program.
28. Purchase of one Case 320E skid steer from Titan Machinery in the amount of $36,100.00 (RFP17152).
29. Lease with option to purchase one used motor grader and wing from CapFirst Equipment Finance (RFP17154).
30. Purchase of one John Deere 310SL rubber tire backhoe from RDO Equipment in the amount of $85,600.00.
31. Change Orders for the City Hall Project:
a. No. 6 for an increase of $45,463.00 for the general construction contract.
b. No. 7 for an increase of $61,866.00 for the general construction contract.
c. No. 3 for a decrease of $3,341.00 for the electrical construction contract.
32. Bid advertisement for Project No. WA1510.
33. Bid award to Master Construction in the amount of $756,785.00 for Project No. WW1402-10.
34. Contract Amendment No. 2 with HDR for an increase of $43,638.00 for
Project No. FM-15-J0.
35. Contract and bond for the Police Department Remodeling Project at the Border States Electric Building.
36. Bills in the amount of $12,224,745.64.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Addition of Improvement District No. SL-17-E to the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Approved (University Drive to 12th Street Between 2nd and 4th Avenues North):
The Board received a Report of Action from the Public Works Projects Evaluation Committee (PWPEC) stating staff received a request for street lights on 12th Street from a property owner and in evaluating the request, staff recommends a project be created for a larger area.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the addition of Improvement District No. SL-17-E to the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan be approved.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Addition of Improvement District No. SL-17-F to the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Approved (Woodhaven 3rd Addition and portions of Coventry Drive and 43rd Avenue South):
The Board received a Report of Action from the Public Works Projects Evaluation Committee (PWPEC) stating a request for street lights was received that is on private streets and to accommodate the request an easement for the street lights will need to be secured. They said the developer is aware of the need for the easement.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the addition of Improvement District No. SL-17-F to the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan be approved.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Addition of Improvement District No. SL-17-G to the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Approved (Master Addition - 27th Circle South):
The Board received a Report of Action from the Public Works Projects Evaluation Committee (PWPEC) stating a request for street lights was received for a small project that would be 100% assessed. They said it can be completed this construction season.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the addition of Improvement District No.
SL-17-G to the 2017 Capital Improvement Plan be approved.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Bid Delay for Improvement District No. BR-18-A1 Approved (Main Avenue from 2nd Street to University Drive):
The Board received a Report of Action from the Public Works Projects Evaluation Committee (PWPEC) stating a request was received from the NDDOT to delay the bidding of the Main Avenue project from November, 2017 to November, 2018. They said the delay would allow for the development of an economic model that will allow for the comparison of multiple alternative street cross sections.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the bid delay for Improvement District No. BR-18-A1 be approved.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Amended Engineer’s Report for Improvement District No. BR-17-F Approved:
The Board received an Amended Engineer’s Report from City Engineer April Walker for Improvement District No. BR-17-F.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Amended Engineer’s Report for Improvement District No. BR-17-F be approved.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Change Order No. 3 and Time Extension for Improvement District No. BN-16-G1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of Change Order No. 3 for an increase of $7,670.00 and time extension for final completion to June 12, 2017 for Improvement District No. BN-16-G1.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Change Order No. 1 and Time Extension for Improvement District No. BN-16-J1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $15,120.00 and time extension for final completion to August 3, 2017 for Improvement District No. BN-16-J1.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Paving, Street Lights, Site Grading and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-17-G (Bison Meadows Addition):
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the following action be taken in connection with Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Paving, Street Lights, Site Grading and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-17-G:

Adopt Resolution Creating Improvement District No. BN-17-G:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, deems it expedient that Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be created
On 67th Avenue South from 16th Street South west to the west boundary of Bison Meadows Addition.

On 16th Street South from 70th Avenue South north to 66th Avenue South as to be platted in Bison Meadows Second Addition.

COMPRISING:
All of Bison Meadows Addition.

All of the foregoing is located in the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Paving, Street Lights, Site Grading and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby created.

Request Report and Estimate of Cost from the City Engineer for Improvement District No. BN-17-G:
Direct City Engineer to report as to the general nature, purpose and feasibility relative to the construction of Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as an estimate of the approximate cost of said construction. (The Engineer's estimate of cost is $1,637,490.00.)

Order Plans and Specifications for Improvement District No. BN-17-G:
Direct City Engineer to prepare Plans and Specifications for the construction of Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for Improvement District No. BN-17-G:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, has created Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications and the Engineer's Report prepared by the City Engineer, have been considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for the construction of Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same are hereby approved and ordered filed in the Office of the City Auditor.

Adopt Resolution Declaring Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Paving, Street Lights, Site Grading and Incidentals Necessary:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
That it be and is hereby declared necessary to construct Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Paving, Street Lights, Site Grading and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, according to the Engineer’s Report for this district and the Plans and Specifications approved by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, filed in the Office of the City Auditor, and open for public inspection. A map of the district is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
That the entire cost of said improvement be specially assessed against the benefited property in said improvement district in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.
Protests against the proposed Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Paving, Street Lights, Site Grading and Incidentals must be in writing and must be filed with the City Auditor's Office within 30 days after the first publication of this Resolution.

Direct City Auditor's Office to Call for Bids for Improvement District No. BN-17-G:
Direct City Auditor's Office to publish a Notice, as required by law, calling for bids for the construction of Improvement District No. BN-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.
Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals Improvement District No. PR-17-F (Intersection of 13th Avenue and 25th Street South, and 25th Street South from 12th Avenue to 17th Avenue South):
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the following action be taken in connection with Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals Improvement District No. PR-17-F:

Adopt Resolution Creating Improvement District No. PR-17-F:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, deems it expedient that Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be created

On 25th Street South from 306’ south of 12th Avenue South to 17th Avenue South.

On 13th Avenue South from 220’ east of 27th Street South to 230’ west of 23rd Street South.

COMPRISING:
All property located within the area bordered:

Bound on west by Interstate 29 and 28th Street South.
Bound on south by 17th Avenue South.
Bound on east by 21st Street South, and

Lot 2, Block 1.
All in Fargo South Addition.

Lot 9, Block 1.
All in Green Acres Addition.

Cass County Drain #3
Bound on north by 9th Avenue South, and

Lot 12, Block 4.
All in Interstate Park Addition.

Lot 1, Block 1.
All in Helenske’s First Addition.

Lots 1 through 4, Block 1.
Lots 1 and 9, Block 2.
Lot 1, Block 5.
All in Westrac First Addition.

Lot 7, Block A.
Lot 9, Block B.
All in Morton’s Subdivision.

All of the foregoing is located in the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby created.

Request Report and Estimate of Cost from the City Engineer for Improvement District No. PR-17-F:
Direct City Engineer to report as to the general nature, purpose and feasibility relative to the construction of Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as an estimate of the approximate cost of said construction. (The Engineer's estimate of cost is $1,422,568.50.)

Order Plans and Specifications for Improvement District No. PR-17-F:
Direct City Engineer to prepare Plans and Specifications for the construction of Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for Improvement District No. PR-17-F:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, has created Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications and the Engineer's Report prepared by the City Engineer, have been considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for the construction of Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same are hereby approved and ordered filed in the Office of the City Auditor.

Adopt Resolution Declaring Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals Necessary:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
That it be and is hereby declared necessary to construct Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, according to the Engineer’s Report for this district and the Plans and Specifications approved by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, filed in the Office of the City Auditor, and open for public inspection. A map of the district is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
That a portion of said Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals improvement is to be paid from Sales Tax Funds and approximately 52% is to be assessed against the benefited property in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.
Protests against the proposed Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation and Incidentals must be in writing and must be filed with the City Auditor's Office within 30 days after the first publication of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Auditor's Office is hereby instructed to publish this Resolution, as required by law.

Direct City Auditor's Office to Call for Bids for Improvement District No. PR-17-F:
Direct City Auditor's Office to publish a Notice, as required by law, calling for bids for the construction of Improvement District No. PR-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-E (University Drive to 12th Street between 2nd and 4th Avenue North):
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the following action be taken in connection with Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-E:

Adopt Resolution Creating Improvement District No. SL-17-E:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, deems it expedient that Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be created

500 Block of 15th Street N, 16th Street between 1st Avenue N and 5th Avenue N, the 100 Block of 15 1/2 Street N, 5th Avenue N between University Drive and 16th Street, 14th Street between Northern Pacific Avenue and 3rd Avenue N, the 50 Block of 13 1/2 Street N, 2nd Avenue N from 7th Street to 14th Street, University Drive between the BNSF Railway Co. Prosper Subdivision and Northern Pacific Avenue, 3rd Avenue N between University Drive and 7th Street, the 100 and 300 Blocks of 12th Street N, the 200 and 300 Blocks of 11th Street N, the 100, 200 and 300 Blocks of 10th Street N, the 300 Block of 9th Street N, the 100 and 300 Blocks of 8th Street N, and the 300 Block of 7th
Street N.

COMPRISING:
An area bounded by the BNSF Railway Co. KO Subdivision, the BNSF Railway Co. Prosper Subdivision, 7th Street N and County Drain No. 3, containing the following parcels:

All lots in Blocks 7, 8 and 9 of the Roberts Addition.

All lots in Blocks 10, 11, 16, A, 19-30, 34-47 of the Roberts Second Addition.

Lot 1, Block 1 of the Christianson Addition.

All lots in Blocks 2-27 of the Reeve’s Addition.

All lots in Block 1 of the North Park Maintenance Addition.

Lot 4, Block 1 of the MNPF Subdivision.

Lots 4, 5 and 8 of Block 1 of the P.M. Properties Subdivision.

Auditors Lot 1 of S 1/2 Section 1 of Township 139, Range 49.

All of the unplatted land lying in the SE quadrant of Section 1, Township 139, Range 49, that is located between the BNSF Railway Co. KO subdivision and 1st Avenue N, west of 16th Street.

All of the foregoing land lying in the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby created.

Request Report and Estimate of Cost from the City Engineer for Improvement District No. SL-17-E:
Direct City Engineer to report as to the general nature, purpose and feasibility relative to the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as an estimate of the approximate cost of said construction. (The Engineer's estimate of cost is $719,914.00.)

Order Plans and Specifications for Improvement District No. SL-17-E:
Direct City Engineer to prepare Plans and Specifications for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.
Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for Improvement District No. SL-17-E:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, has created Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications and the Engineer's Report prepared by the City Engineer, have been considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same are hereby approved and ordered filed in the Office of the City Auditor.

Adopt Resolution Declaring Street Lighting and Incidentals Necessary:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
That it be and is hereby declared necessary to construct Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, according to the Engineer’s Report for this district and the Plans and Specifications approved by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, filed in the Office of the City Auditor, and open for public inspection. A map of the district is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
That the entire cost of said improvement be specially assessed against the benefited property in said improvement district in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.
Protests against the proposed Street Lighting and Incidentals must be in writing and must be filed with the City Auditor's Office within 30 days after the first publication of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Auditor's Office is hereby instructed to publish this Resolution, as required by law.

Direct City Auditor's Office to Call for Bids for Improvement District No. SL-17-E:
Direct City Auditor's Office to publish a Notice, as required by law, calling for bids for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-E in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-F (Woodhaven 3rd Addition, 43rd Avenue South and Coventry Drive):
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the following action be taken in connection with Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-F:

Adopt Resolution Creating Improvement District No. SL-17-F:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, deems it expedient that Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be created

Woodhaven 3rd Addition, 43rd Avenue South and Coventry Drive.

COMPRISING:
All property located within the area bordered:

Lots 1 and 2, Block 1.
All in Country Grove Addition.

Lots 2 and 3, Block 2.
Lot 1, Block 3.
All in Woodhaven Third Addition.

All of the foregoing is located in the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby created.

Request Report and Estimate of Cost from the City Engineer for Improvement District No. SL-17-F:
Direct City Engineer to report as to the general nature, purpose and feasibility relative to the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as an estimate of the approximate cost of said construction. (The Engineer's estimate of cost is $48,957.00.)

Order Plans and Specifications for Improvement District No. SL-17-F:
Direct City Engineer to prepare Plans and Specifications for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for Improvement District No. SL-17-F:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, has created Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications and the Engineer's Report prepared by the City Engineer, have been considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same are hereby approved and ordered filed in the Office of the City Auditor.

Adopt Resolution Declaring Street Lighting and Incidentals Necessary:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
That it be and is hereby declared necessary to construct Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, according to the Engineer’s Report for this district and the Plans and Specifications approved by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, filed in the Office of the City Auditor, and open for public inspection. A map of the district is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
That the entire cost of said improvement be specially assessed against the benefited property in said improvement district in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.
Protests against the proposed Street Lighting and Incidentals must be in writing and must be filed with the City Auditor's Office within 30 days after the first publication of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Auditor's Office is hereby instructed to publish this Resolution, as required by law.

Direct City Auditor's Office to Call for Bids for Improvement District No. SL-17-F:
Direct City Auditor's Office to publish a Notice, as required by law, calling for bids for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-F in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-G (Master Addition, 4th Avenue South and 27th Circle South):
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the following action be taken in connection with Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-G:

Adopt Resolution Creating Improvement District No. SL-17-G:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, deems it expedient that Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be created

Master Addition, 4th Avenue South and 27th Circle South.

COMPRISING:
All property located within the area bordered:

Lots 1 and 2, Block 1.
All in Cape Development Addition.
Lot 2, Block 1.
All in Lavelle Third Addition.

Lots 1 through 4, and 7, Block 1.
All in Master Addition.

Lot 1, Block 1.
All in West Central Addition.

All of the foregoing is located in the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby created.

Request Report and Estimate of Cost from the City Engineer for Improvement District No. SL-17-G:
Direct City Engineer to report as to the general nature, purpose and feasibility relative to the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as an estimate of the approximate cost of said construction. (The Engineer's estimate of cost is $31,419.50.)

Order Plans and Specifications for Improvement District No. SL-17-G:
Direct City Engineer to prepare Plans and Specifications for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for Improvement District No. SL-17-G:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, has created Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications and the Engineer's Report prepared by the City Engineer, have been considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same are hereby approved and ordered filed in the Office of the City Auditor.

Adopt Resolution Declaring Street Lighting and Incidentals Necessary:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
That it be and is hereby declared necessary to construct Street Lighting and Incidentals Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, according to the Engineer’s Report for this district and the Plans and Specifications approved by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, filed in the Office of the City Auditor, and open for public inspection. A map of the district is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
That the entire cost of said improvement be specially assessed against the benefited property in said improvement district in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.
Protests against the proposed Street Lighting and Incidentals must be in writing and must be filed with the City Auditor's Office within 30 days after the first publication of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Auditor's Office is hereby instructed to publish this Resolution, as required by law.

Direct City Auditor's Office to Call for Bids for Improvement District No. SL-17-G:
Direct City Auditor's Office to publish a Notice, as required by law, calling for bids for the construction of Improvement District No. SL-17-G in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals Improvement District No. UN-15-B (5420 63rd Street South and 5308 52nd Avenue South):
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the following action be taken in connection with Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals Improvement District No. UN-15-B:

Adopt Resolution Creating Improvement District No. UN-15-B:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, deems it expedient that Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be created

5420 63rd St South and 5308 52nd Ave South

COMPRISING:
Lots 1 through 67, Inclusive, Block 1.
Lots 1 through 10, Inclusive, Block 2.
Lots 1 through 28, Inclusive, Block 3.
Lots 1 through 26, Inclusive, Block 4.
Lots 1 through 7, Inclusive, Block 5.
Lots 1 through 5, Inclusive, Block 7.
All platted in Rocking Horse Farms Second Addition.

Lots 1 through 5, Block 1.
All platted in Rocking Horse Farms 3rd Addition.

Lots 1 and 2, Block 1.
All platted in Rocking Horse Farms 4th Addition.

All the unplatted land in the SE 1/4 of Section 32, T139N, R49W.

Lots 1 and 2, Inclusive, Block 1.
All platted in Currier Trust Subdivision.

Lots 1 through 4, Inclusive, Block 1.
All platted in Ken’s Subdivision.

Lots 1 through 4, Inclusive, Block 1.
Lots 1 through 4, Inclusive, Block 2.
All platted in Richard 3rd Subdivision.

Lot 1, Block 2.
All platted in Richard 2nd Subdivision.

Lots 1 through 3, Inclusive, Block 1.
All platted in Dittmer Subdivision.

Lots 1, Block 1.
All platted in GSR Addition.

All the unplatted land in the NE 1/4 of Section 05, T138N, R49W.
All the unplatted land in NW 1/4 of Section 05, T138N, R49W. A portion of this unplatted land is located outside the corporate limits of the City of Fargo.

Lots 1 through 27, Inclusive, Block 1.
Lots 1 through 8, Inclusive, Block 2.
Lots 1, Block 3.
Lots 1 and 2, Block 4.
All platted in Ashwood Fourth Addition.

Lots 1 through 7 and 10 through 21 and 29 through 38, Inclusive, Block 1.
Lots 1 through 11, Inclusive, Block 2.
Lots 1 through 9, Inclusive, Block 3.
Lots 1 through 31, Inclusive, Block 4.

Lots 1 through 7 and 12 through 22, Inclusive, Block 5.
Lots 1 through 13, Inclusive, Block 6.
Lots 1 through 14, Inclusive, Block 7.
Lots 1 through 23, Inclusive, Block 9.
Lots 1 through 32, Inclusive, Block 10.

Lots 1 through 123, Inclusive, Block 11.
Lots 1 through 17, Inclusive, Block 12.
Lots 1 through 22, Inclusive, Block 13.
Lots 1 through 26, Inclusive, Block 14.
Lots 1 through 35, Inclusive, Block 15.

Lots 1 through 31, Inclusive, Block 16.
Lots 1 through 57 and 59 through 89, Inclusive, Block 17.
Lots 1 through 21, Inclusive, Block 18.
Lots 1 through 20, Inclusive, Block 19.
Lots 2 through 40, Inclusive, Block 20.

Lots 1 through 43, Inclusive, Block 21.
Lots 1 through 38, Inclusive, Block 22.
Lots 1 through 31, Inclusive, Block 23.
Lots 1 through 33, Inclusive, Block 24.
All platted in Deer Creek Addition.

Lots 1 and 2, Block 1.
All platted in Deer Creek 2nd Addition.

Lots 1 through 3, Block 1.
Lots 1 through 3, Block 2.
All platted in Deer Creek 3rd Addition.

All unplatted land in the N 1/2 of Section 04, T148N, R49W. A portion of this unplatted land is located outside the corporate limits of the City of Fargo.

All of the foregoing, unless mentioned, is located in the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby created.

Request Report and Estimate of Cost from the City Engineer for Improvement District No. UN-15-B:
Direct City Engineer to report as to the general nature, purpose and feasibility relative to the construction of Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; as well as an estimate of the approximate cost of said construction. (The Engineer's estimate of cost is $1,344,320.19.)

Order Plans and Specifications for Improvement District No. UN-15-B:
Direct City Engineer to prepare Plans and Specifications for the construction of Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Adopt Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for Improvement District No. UN-15-B:
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, has created Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, Plans and Specifications and the Engineer's Report prepared by the City Engineer, have been considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plans and Specifications and Engineer's Report for the construction of Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same are hereby approved and ordered filed in the Office of the City Auditor.

Adopt Resolution Declaring Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals Necessary:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
That it be and is hereby declared necessary to construct Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, according to the Engineer’s Report for this district and the Plans and Specifications approved by the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, filed in the Office of the City Auditor, and open for public inspection. A map of the district is attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
That a portion of said Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals improvement is to be paid from Waste Water Sales Tax, and approximately 97% is to be assessed against the benefited property in amounts proportionate to and not exceeding the benefits to be derived by them respectively from said improvement.
Protests against the proposed Sanitary Sewer Force Main and Incidentals must be in writing and must be filed with the City Auditor's Office within 30 days after the first publication of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Auditor's Office is hereby instructed to publish this Resolution, as required by law.

Direct City Auditor's Office to Call for Bids for Improvement District No. UN-15-B:
Diect City Auditor's Office to publish a Notice, as required by law, calling for bids for the construction of Improvement District No. UN-15-B in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

No Protests Received for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1:
The Statutory Resolution of Necessity for the construction of P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was duly published in the official newspaper for the City of Fargo, North Dakota on May 15 and 22, 2017 and no protests have been filed in the office of the City Auditor within the legal protest period.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the Board declare that no protests have been filed to the construction of P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1.
Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Bids Received for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1:
The bids for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota were opened at 11:30 o'clock a.m., June 14, 2017 and the bids were found to be as follows:

Key Contracting, Inc. Fargo, ND
Bid: $70,458.00

Dirt Dynamics, LLC Fargo, ND
Bid: $70,628.50

Adelman Concrete and Excavating, Inc. West Fargo, ND
Bid: $72,343.00

All Finish Concrete, Inc. West Fargo, ND
Bid: $89,620.56

Opp Construction, LLC Fargo, ND
Bid: $97,824.75

Paras Contracting, Inc. Fargo, ND
Bid: $100,025.00

Contract for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1 Awarded to Key Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $70,458.00:
Commissioner Piepkorn offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has prepared and filed a detailed statement of the estimated costs of P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1; and
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo has considered the bids received June 14, 2017 for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvements Improvement District No. AN-17-C1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer's tabulation of the bids received for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1 shows the bid of Key Contracting, Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota, in the sum of $70,458.00 to be the lowest and best bid received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of City Commissioners finds and declares the bid received from Key Contracting, Inc. in the sum of $70,458.00 is the lowest and best bid received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-C1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby awarded to Key Contracting, Inc. for the sum of $70,458.00, subject to the supervision, inspection and approval of the City Engineer, and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications filed in the office of the City Auditor.

Second by Gehrig. On the vote being taken on the question of the adoption of the Resolution Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the Resolution was adopted.

No Protests Received for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1:
The Statutory Resolution of Necessity for the construction of P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was duly published in the official newspaper for the City of Fargo, North Dakota on May 15 and 22, 2017 and no protests have been filed in the office of the City Auditor within the legal protest period.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the Board declare that no protests have been filed to the construction of P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Bids Received for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1:
The bids for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota were opened at 11:30 o'clock a.m., June 14, 2017 and the bids were found to be as follows:

Key Contracting, Inc. Fargo, ND
Bid: $51,686.00

Adelman Concrete and Excavating, Inc. West Fargo, ND
Bid: $52,832.00

Dirt Dynamics, LLD Fargo, ND
Bid: $53,792.00

All Finish Concrete West Fargo, ND
Bid: $65,791.00

Opp Construction, LLC Fargo, ND
Bid: $69,072.50

Paras Contracting, Inc. Fargo, ND
Bid: $75,506.00

Contract for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1 Awarded to Key Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $51,686.00:
Commissioner Piepkorn offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has prepared and filed a detailed statement of the estimated costs of P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1; and
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo has considered the bids received June 14, 2017 for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvements Improvement District No. AN-17-E1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer's tabulation of the bids received for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1 shows the bid of Key Contracting, Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota, in the sum of $51,686.00 to be the lowest and best bid received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of City Commissioners finds and declares the bid received from Key Contracting, Inc. in the sum of $51,686.00 is the lowest and best bid received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for P.C. Concrete Alley Paving and Incidentals Improvement District No. AN-17-E1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby awarded to Key Contracting, Inc. for the sum of $51,686.00, subject to the supervision, inspection and approval of the City Engineer, and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications filed in the office of the City Auditor.

No Protests Received for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1:
The Statutory Resolution of Necessity for the construction of Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was duly published in the official newspaper for the City of Fargo, North Dakota on May 15 and 22, 2017 and no protests have been filed in the office of the City Auditor within the legal protest period.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the Board declare that no protests have been filed to the construction of Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Bids Received for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1:
The bids for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota were opened at 11:30 o'clock a.m., June 14, 2017 and the bids were found to be as follows:

Master Construction Company, Inc. Fargo, ND
Bid: $1,987,766.00

KPH, Inc. Kindred, ND
Bid: $2,283,198.95

Dakota Underground Company Fargo, ND
Bid: $2,330,183.27

Contract for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1 Awarded to Master Construction Company, Inc. in the Amount of $1,987,766.00:
Commissioner Piepkorn offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has prepared and filed a detailed statement of the estimated costs of Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1; and
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo has considered the bids received June 14, 2017 for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvements Improvement District No. BR-17-F1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer's tabulation of the bids received for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1 shows the bid of Master Construction Company, Inc. of Fargo, North Dakota, in the sum of $1,987,766.00 to be the lowest and best bid received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of City Commissioners finds and declares the bid received from Master Construction Company, Inc. in the sum of $1,987,766.00 is the lowest and best bid received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-F1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby awarded to Master Construction Company, Inc. for the sum of $1,987,766.00, subject to the supervision, inspection and approval of the City Engineer, and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications filed in the office of the City Auditor.

Contract for Street Reconstruction, Railroad Crossing Surface Replacement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-E1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the Contract between the City of Fargo and Northern Improvement Company for Street Reconstruction, Railroad Crossing Surface Replacement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-E1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract Bond for Street Reconstruction, Railroad Crossing Surface Replacement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-E1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the following described Contract Bond as to sufficiency:
Western Surety Company, in the amount of $544,293.35, for Street Reconstruction, Railroad Crossing Surface Replacement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-E1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-J1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the Contract between the City of Fargo and Tom’s Backhoe Service, Inc. for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-J1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract Bond for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-J1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the following described Contract Bond as to sufficiency:
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, in the amount of $854,133.10, for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-J1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-L1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the Contract between the City of Fargo and KPH, Inc. for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-L1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract Bond for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-L1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the following described Contract Bond as to sufficiency:
Western Surety Company, in the amount of $1,386,542.40, for Water Main Replacement, Street Reconstruction and Incidentals Improvement District No. BR-17-L1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract and Contract Bond for Project No. FM-15-J1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Contract and Contract Bond for Project No. FM-15-J1 be approved.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract for Asphalt Wear Course and Incidentals Improvement District No. PN-17-A1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the Contract between the City of Fargo and FM Asphalt, LLC for Asphalt Wear Course and Incidentals Improvement District No. PN-17-A1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Contract Bond for Asphalt Wear Course and Incidentals Improvement District No. PN-17-A1 Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved approval of the following described Contract Bond as to sufficiency:
Western Surety Company, in the amount of $1,008,609.40, for Asphalt Wear Course and Incidentals Improvement District No. PN-17-A1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Gehrig, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission:
The Board received a communication from Mayor Mahoney recommending the appointment of Denese Odegaard and Mark Johnson to replace Netha Cloeter and Dayna Del Val and the reappointment Arlette Preston to the Arts and Culture Commission for three-year terms ending June 1, 2020.
Commissioner Strand moved Denese Odegaard and Mark Johnson be appointed and Arlette Preston be reappointed to the Arts and Culture Commission for three-year terms ending June 1, 2020.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Strand, Gehrig, Grindberg, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Appointments to the Board of Adjustment:
The Board received a communication from Mayor Mahoney recommending that Russell Ford-Dunker and alternate member Mike Mitchell be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment.
Commissioner Strand moved Russell Ford-Dunker and alternate member Mike Mitchell be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for three-year terms ending June 30, 2020.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Strand, Gehrig, Grindberg, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Appointments to the Human Relations Commission:
The Board received a communication from Mayor Mahoney recommending that Barry Nelson, Rachel Hoffman and David Lanpher be reappointed to the Human Relations Commission.
Commissioner Strand moved Barry Nelson, Rachel Hoffman and David Lanpher be reappointed to the Human Relations Commission for three-year terms ending July 1, 2020.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Strand, Gehrig, Grindberg, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Appointments to the Planning Commission:
The Board received a communication from Mayor Mahoney recommending the appointment of Dawn Morgan to replace Jan Ulferts Stewart and the reappointment of Rocky Schneider to the Planning Commission for three-year terms ending June 30, 2020.
Commissioner Strand moved Dawn Morgan be appointed and Rocky Schneider be reappointed to the Planning Commission for three-year terms ending June 30, 2020.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Strand, Gehrig, Grindberg, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Appointments to the Library Board:
The Board received a communication from Mayor Mahoney recommending that Scott Beaulier and Jan Ulferts Stewart be appointed to replace Herbert Snyder and Gary Groberg on the Library Board for three-year terms ending June 30, 2020.
Commissioner Strand moved Scott Beaulier and Jan Ulferts Stewart be appointed to the Library Board for three-year terms ending June 30, 2020.

Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Strand, Gehrig, Grindberg, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Construction Projects Update:
City Engineer April Walker gave a presentation on current construction projects and progress.

Parcels of Land in Adams Seventh Addition Rezoned (3801 26th Avenue South; 3901, 4001 and 4155 23rd Avenue South; and 2880 and 2852 Thunder Road South):
At a Hearing held on April 4, 2017 the Fargo Planning Commission recommended approval of a change in zoning from AG, Agricultural to GC, General Commercial on Lot 1, Block 1, Adams Seventh Addition and a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 139 North, Range 49 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian.
The City Auditor's Office published a Notice of Hearing stating this is the time and date set for said Hearing at which time all interested persons could appear and would be heard.

Senior Planner Donald Kress said this zone change, part of Interstate Business Park Addition, is going ahead of the plat to allow one of the owners to go forward with the building permit process. He said Border States Electric wants to begin construction of their new corporate headquarters August 1st.

CEO of Border States Electric Tammy Miller said her company is one of the largest electrical wholesalers in North America. She said about 350 corporate staff, who support 95 other locations, are scattered across three locations and this new headquarters would bring them together.

Senior Vice President of Border States Electric Jason Seger said the intent is to design a 120,000 square foot facility and they are seeking an early permitting process to allow groundbreaking in August. He said the new facility will allow the company to better serve its employees, branches, customers, vendors and the community, allowing more flexibility and collaboration across the Fargo area. He said this Phase I designed with plans for future growth. The building will house 350 employee-owners today, he said, with the intent of having the ability to add a Phase II for another 200 staff.

Commissioner Piepkorn offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, All legal requirements in connection with the above-described request for rezoning have been complied with; and
WHEREAS, There have been no written or verbal protests to the request for rezoning and no one is present to protest thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the findings of staff be accepted and the rezoning be approved on the basis that the proposal satisfactorily complies with the Comprehensive Plan, Standards of Section 20-0906.F (1-4) and all other applicable requirements of the LDC.

Second by Grindberg. On the vote being taken on the question of the adoption of the Resolution Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Gehrig, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the Resolution was adopted.

First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township One Hundred Thirty-Nine (139) North, Range Forty-Nine (49) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the requirement relating to receipt of the Ordinance by the Commission one week prior to first reading be waived and that the Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township One Hundred Thirty-Nine (139) North, Range Forty-Nine (49) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota be placed on first reading.

Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Gehrig, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Parcels of Land in Cottagewood Third Addition Rezoned (51st Avenue South between 38th Street and 42nd Street South):
At a Hearing held on April 14, 2017 the Fargo Planning Commission recommended approval of a change in zoning from MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential on Cottagewood Third Addition.
The City Auditor's Office published a Notice of Hearing stating this is the time and date set for said Hearing at which time all interested persons could appear and would be heard.

Senior Planner Donald Kress said the development was earlier platted as Amity South at Cottagewood which was a unique development having no internal streets, the access was by easement only. He said this plat has 39 lots served by a public street and the previous zoning included a Planned Unit Development which is not necessary for this plat.

Brian Pattengale, Houston Engineering, spoke representing the developer. He said the lots are being replatted due to a change in ownership and the new development will be townhome-style rental units

Heather Morris, representing J & O Leasing, said several designs are planned for 91 units with three different types being offered ranging from standard to luxury. She said the previous developer looked at an ownership type community, which did not work out and that is why the new owners chose to purchase it with a rental property in mind.

Mr. Pattengale said a unique feature of the design is that it uses attached development standards which could allow for single family ownership of some of the townhomes in the future should ownership decide to convert it to a mixed unit development.

Commissioner Grindberg offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, All legal requirements in connection with the above-described request for rezoning have been complied with; and
WHEREAS, There have been no written or verbal protests to the request for rezoning and no one is present to protest thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the findings of staff be accepted and the rezoning be approved on the basis that the proposal satisfactorily complies with the Comprehensive Plan, Standards of Section 20-0906.F (1-4) and all other applicable requirements of the LDC.

Second by Piepkorn. On the vote being taken on the question of the adoption of the Resolution Commissioners Grindberg, Piepkorn, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Strand voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.

First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Cottagewood Third Addition, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota:
Commissioner Grindberg moved the requirement relating to receipt of the Ordinance by the Commission one week prior to first reading be waived and that the Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Cottagewood Third Addition, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota be placed on first reading.

Second by Piepkorn. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Piepkorn, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Strand voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.

Resolution Adopted Approving Cottagewood Third Addition:
Commissioner Grindberg offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF FARGO:
WHEREAS, A Plat has been filed in the office of the City Auditor entitled “Cottagewood Third Addition” containing 39 Lots, 2 Blocks, and 9.3 acres of land more or less, located at 5037-5099 38th Street South, 5000-5078 42nd Street South, and 3801-4143 51st Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, A Hearing was held April 4, 2017 by the Fargo Planning Commission, and notice of such Hearing had been published, as required by law, and said Plat had been approved by the Fargo Planning Commission and by the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, The City Auditor's Office published a Notice of Hearing on said Plat in the official newspaper for the City of Fargo on May 15, 22, 29, and June 5, 2017 that a Hearing would be held in the City Commission Room, City Hall, Fargo, North Dakota at 5:15 p.m., June 19, 2017 at which time said Plat would be considered and all interested persons would be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the findings and recommendations of staff and the Planning Commission be accepted and the Plat entitled “Cottagewood Third Addition” be and the same is hereby in all things affirmed and approved on the basis that it complies with the Standards of Article 20-06, and all other applicable requirements of the Land Development Code, and that the Mayor of the City of Fargo and the appropriate City Officials are hereby directed to endorse their approval on the Plat and then direct Petitioner to file same for record in the Office of the Recorder of Cass County, North Dakota.

Proposed Changes to the Fargo Metro Area Transit Routes Approved:
A Hearing had been set for June 5, 2017 to receive comments on the proposed changes to the Metro Area Transit routes.
At the June 5, 2017 meeting the Hearing was continued to this day and hour.
The Board received a communication from Transit Director Julie Bommelman stating the Transit Development Plan (TDP) studied existing conditions and recommended potential changes to the MATBUS system, facilities and organizational structure to improve on-time route performance. She said the City is considering changes to fixed transit routes 13, 13U, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24. Changes to routes 13, 13U, 14 and 15 are cost neutral, she said, and changes to Routes 16, 17, 18, 23 and the addition of Routes 21 and 22 must be implemented together to remain cost neutral. She said the addition of Route 24 was approved to begin service on July 1, 2017 and Routes 22 and 24 will be cost shared with the City of West Fargo.

Assistant Transit Director Matthew Peterson shared an overview of the route changes and said no rate changes are being proposed. Comments were received for Route 15 regarding removing the West Acres portion of that route, he said, so that change is being withdrawn and Route 15 will be maintained as it is. Also, he said, concerns were raised with the changes to Route 18 that removed service to a portion so the 9th Street South Corridor from University Drive to 25th Street will be added and will travel from 23rd Street and 5th Avenue to University Drive on the inbound portion of the route.

Commissioner Gehrig moved the route changes be approved as presented effective July 1, 2017, and the Mass Transit Agreement with the City of West Fargo be approved.

Second by Piepkorn. On call of the roll Commissioners Gehrig, Piepkorn, Strand, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.

Update and Discussion of Current General Fund Revenues through May 31, 2017:
Finance Director Kent Costin said 2016 closed out with a couple hundred thousand net income to the general fund as opposed to an anticipated loss. Weather conditions and management oversight of expenditures were favorable, he said, and revenue projections were spot-on. He shared the General Fund – Budget to Actual Report through May and said overall, he feels good about where the year will end as far as revenues. Intergovernmental revenue is being watched closely, he said, as it was reduced significantly last year. State aid comes in four payments per year with about $1.6 million budgeted for each, he said and the payment in January came in 20% less than what was budgeted.
The Office of Management and Budget reduced revenue projections a number of times during the legislative session, he said; however, in April, state sales tax collections were 20% ahead of the forecast. He said he feels that is a significant indicator more economic activity is happening. Lately there have been record years for construction license and permits, he said, although the number is expected to be somewhat lighter this year, around $400 million. He said a robust Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) of about $118 million is in place and charges for development revenue are on target. Interest rates are increasing which helps the bottom line on the investment side, he said, and there is new revenue from the West Fargo water service and wastewater contracts. He said other revenue lines are increasing so it expected the year would end near revenue projections.

Commissioner Piepkorn said Eide Bailly was very complimentary of the Finance Department’s staff. Eide Bailly usually has suggestions for improvement, he said; however, in the case of the City of Fargo audit, they had none.

Mr. Costin said the members of his finance team are top notch and provide excellent customer service, both internal and external. The finance team includes Jenica Flanagan, Jamie Bullock, Jessica Houim and Megan Zahradka, he said, and Steve Sprague and the staff for Accounts Receivable and Payable who all help with the team effort it takes to close the year better than projected. In addition, he gave kudos to the department heads stating that on the expense side last year, most all departments came in under budget.

In response to a request from Commissioner Piepkorn to explain restrictions for the new water and wastewater revenues, Mr. Costin said under water and solid waste operations, the North Dakota Century Code restricts revenue transferred to the general fund to 20% of the revenue. He said ironically, there is no cap on the wastewater side due to it not being described as a utility revenue.
Commissioner Gehrig said it is good news that sewer revenue is not limited, which will be the biggest increase.

Commissioner Grindberg said he appreciates the presentation. He said there were strong, positive outcomes from the audit and he acknowledged the great staff. He said he had concerns about what is going on economically across North Dakota and with the State Aid Distribution Fund. He said he felt it important for all the Commissioners to hear the same message at the same time about how revenues and expenses are being tracked.

In response to a question from Commissioner Strand about the other side of interest rates rising, Mr. Costin said the investment side works in the City’s favor; however, long-term financing certainly will go up.

Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the Board adjourn to 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, July 3, 2017.

Second by Gehrig. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

The time at adjournment was 5:51 o’clock p.m.