Board of City Commissioners - August 12, 2019 Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall at 5:00 o'clock p.m., August 12, 2019.
The Commissioners present or absent were as shown following:
Present: Gehrig, Grindberg, Piepkorn, Strand, Mahoney.
Absent: None.
Mayor Mahoney presiding.
The Mayor read a message with the following information: StreetsAlive! will be on August 25th; Kindergarten Success! Storytime starts for fall; the Book Bike events include Trollwood Park on August 13th and Red River Market on August 24th; Fargo Post 2 Baseball qualified for the American Legion World Series; MATBUS driver Marv Mickelson, who was recently profiled in The Forum, is a true customer service gem who is celebrating 30 years of driving a bus on the streets of Fargo, having never caused an accident and has only missed four days of work. A video was shown featuring the behind the scenes of the Water Treatment Plant operations.
Order of Agenda Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Order of the Agenda be approved.
Second by Grindberg. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Minutes Approved:
Commissioner Gehrig moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board held on July 29, 2019 be approved as read.
Second by Grindberg. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Consent Agenda Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:
1. Receive and file the following Ordinances:
a. Amending Section 1-0305(A) of Article 1-03 of Chapter 1 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to Ordinance Violations.
b. Amending Ordinance No. 5140 which Rezoned Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Diamond Willow Addition, A Replat of Portions of Douglas Addition, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
2.2nd reading and final adoption of the following Ordinances; 1st reading, 7/29/19:
a. Repealing and Re-enacting Article 21-01 of Chapter 21 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Building Code.
b. Repealing and Re-enacting Article 21.1-01 of Chapter 21.1 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Residential Code.
c. Repealing and Re-enacting Article 21.2-01 of Chapter 21.2 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Existing Building Code.
d. Repealing and Re-enacting Article 21.3 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Energy Conservation Code.
e. Amending Section 30-0106 of Article 30-01 of Chapter 30 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Mechanical Code.
f. Repealing and Re-enacting Article 30.1-01 of Chapter 30.1 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Fuel Gas Code.
g. Repealing and Re-enacting Article 31-01 of Chapter 31 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the International Property Maintenance Code.
h. Repealing and Re-enacting Sections 9-0701 and 9-0704 of Article 9-07 of Chapter 9 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to Fire Protection and Prevention.
3. Applications for property tax exemptions:
a. Sheila R. Remboldt, 1001 5th Street South (5 year).
b. Larry Chesley, 906 30th Street North (5 year).
c. Prudence A. Olson, 1115 7th Street South (5 year).
d. Richard A. and Beverly Leverson, 31 Meadowlark Lane North (5 year).
e. Julie A. Baker, 2314 Lilac Lane North (5 year).
f. Darin A. Luebke and Jennifer L. Lovell-Luebke, 1641 12th Avenue South (5 year).
4. Applications for Games of Chance:
a. Red River Children’s Advocacy Center for a raffle and raffle board from 9/1/19 to 9/12/19.
b. Fargo Air Museum for a raffle on 9/14/19.
c. Fargo Davies HS for a calendar raffle from 11/11/19 to 2/18/20.
d. Fargo Davies HS for a calendar raffle from 8/22/19 to 5/19/20.
e. Scottish Rite Holding Company for a raffle on 11/5/19.
f. Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church for a raffle on 11/10/19.
g. YWCA Cass Clay for a raffle on 9/5/19.
h. Spartan Boosters Inc. for a raffle from 9/6/19 to 9/20/19.
i. Legacy Children’s Foundation for a raffle on 8/19/19; Public Spirited Resolution.
j. ND CPA Society Foundation for a raffle on 9/24/19.
k. St. John Paul II Catholic Schools for a raffle from 9/1/19 to 4/25/20.
5. Use of the stamped or embossed City seal as the official seal of the City of Fargo, as presented.
6. Receive and file General Fund - Budget to Actual through July 2019 (unaudited).
7. Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $49,660.80 for Project No. SL-19-A1.
8. Change Order No. 3 for an increase of $25,122.00 and time extension to 10/14/19 for Project No. SN-18-C2.
9. Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $82,140.00 for Project No. SR-19-A1.
10. Change Order No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $15,770.00 for Project No. UR-19-A1.
11. Amendment (Third) to Developer and Road Use Agreement with Block 9 Partners, LLC.
12. Financial Award from the ND Department of Commerce to the Gladys Ray Shelter for a ND Homeless Grant.
13. Bid award to On Site for SWAT Team ballistic helmets and tactical communication headsets.
14. Interlocal Agreement with Cass County and allocation of the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, as described within the agreement.
15. Bid award to Swanston Equipment in the amount of $158,600.00 for one loader mounted snow blower (RFP19128).
16. Bid award to Chestnut Ridge Nursery, Inc. in the amount of $84,322.00 for 2020 spring tree order (RFP19120).
17. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement between City of Fargo and First Transit.
18. ND Department of Transportation State Aid for Public Transit Agreement (Contract No. 38191046).
19. Bills in the amount of $10,549,143.11.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Change Order No. 6 and Time Extension for Improvement District No. BN-17-A1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Change Order No. 6 for an increase of $22,227.90 and a 7-day time extension for Improvement District No. BN-17-A1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 4 for Improvement District No. BN-18-A1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 4 in the amount of -$142,417.74 for Improvement District No. BN-18-A1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn 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-19-B1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $2,200.00 and a 6-day time extension for Improvement District No. BN-19-B1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Change Order Nos. 27 and 28 for Improvement District No. BR-18-B1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Change Order No. 27 for an increase of $1,726.62 and Change Order No. 28 for an increase of $17,192.22 for Improvement District No. BR-18-B1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 3 for Improvement District No. BR-18-G2 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 3 in the amount of -$55,623.62 for Improvement District No. BR-18-G2 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Task Order No. 1 for Improvement District No. NN-19-A0 Approved:
The Board received a communication from the Public Works Projects Evaluation Committee stating correspondence was reviewed regarding approval of Task Order No. 1 with Moore Engineering for Design and Construction Services of a new storm sewer lift station located along Drain No. 53. They said quotes were requested from two consultants who presently have design projects in the immediate area for construction in 2020 and design components of those projects will directly affect the lift station’s ultimate design. They said KLJ did not submit a quote due staff availability and staff believes the quote from Moore Engineering, in the amount of $250,000.00 to be reasonable and recommends approval. They said costs will be special assessed to the benefitting property.
Commissioner Grindberg moved Task Order No. 1 with Moore Engineering in the amount of $250,000.00 for Improvement District No. NN-19-A0 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Change Order No.1 for a Time Extension for Improvement District No. PN-18-C1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Change Order No. 1 for a 15-calendar day time extension for Improvement District No. PN-18-C1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Change Order No. 1 for a Time Extension for Improvement District No. PR-19-G1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Change Order No. 1 for a 7-calendar day time extension for Improvement District No. PR-19-G1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 2 for Improvement District No. TN-18-A1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 2 in the amount of -$1,755.76 for Improvement District No. TN-18-A1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 for Improvement District No. SN-16-C1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $6,648.90 for Improvement District No. SN-16-C1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn 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. UN-18-C1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $8,240.00 and a 14-day time extension for Improvement District No. UN-18-C1 be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims with Master Construction Company, Inc. for Rehabilitation of 43 1/2 Street North between 3rd and 7th Avenues North Approved (Improvement District BR-19-B1):
The Board received a communication from City Engineer Brenda Derrig stating the Public Works Projects Evaluation Committee approved the proposed Improvement District No. BR-19-B1, a project that would include reconstruction and repair to a portion of 43 1/2 Street North between 3rd and 7th Avenue North. Approximately 350 feet of 43 1/2 Street North, including the underlying infrastructure, was damaged due to a large stockpile of material located east of the street on a privately owned material storage property, she said, and the stockpile caused the roadway to heave, misaligned the storm sewer and crushed a portion of sanitary sewer. She said there may be further damage that has yet to be determined. She said plans have been developed to reconstruct the roadway and repair the infrastructure with an estimated cost of construction being $245,915.75. Since the damage was a result of the site conditions on private property and that owner has the ability to complete the repair, a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims with Master Construction is being submitted for approval to complete the repair adjacent to their property at their sole expense.
Commissioner Grindberg moved the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims with Master Construction Company, Inc., for the rehabilitation of 43 1/2 Street North between 3rd and 7th Avenues North be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Bids Received for Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1:
The bids for Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota were opened at 11:30 o'clock a.m., August 7, 2019 and the bids were found to be as follows:
Northern Plains Contracting, Inc. Wolverton, MN
Bid: $402,709.00
CC Steel, LLC Fargo, ND
Bid: $438,038.48
Key Contracting, Inc. West Fargo, ND
Bid: $455,380.00
Contract for Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1 Awarded to Northern Plains Contracting, Inc. in the Amount of $402,709.00:
Commissioner Grindberg offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has prepared and filed a detailed statement of the estimated costs of Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1; and
WHEREAS, The Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo has considered the bids received August 7, 2019 for Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer's tabulation of the bids received for Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1 shows the bid of Northern Plains Contracting, Inc. of Wolverton, Minnesota, in the sum of $402,709.00 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 Northern Plains Contracting, Inc. in the sum of $402,709.00 is the lowest and best bid received.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract for Storm Sewer Lift Station Modifications and Incidentals Improvement District No. NR-19-A1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be and the same is hereby awarded to Northern Plains Contracting, Inc. for the sum of $402,709.00, 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 Strand. On the vote being taken on the question of the adoption of the Resolution Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the Resolution was adopted.
Contract for Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Site Grading, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Asphalt Pavement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-19-F1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved the Contract between the City of Fargo and Northern Improvement Company for Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Site Grading, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Asphalt Pavement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-19-F1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota, be approved.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Contract Bond for Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Site Grading, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Asphalt Pavement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-19-F1 Approved:
Commissioner Grindberg moved the following described Contract Bond be approved as to sufficiency:
Western Surety Company, in the amount of $1,457,241.15, for Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Site Grading, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Asphalt Pavement and Incidentals Improvement District No. BN-19-F1 in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Sections 10-1201, 10-1202 and 10-1204 of Article 10-12 of Chapter 10 Relating to Marijuana and Marijuana Paraphernalia:
The Board received a communication from Police Chief David Todd stating the North Dakota Legislature legalized medical marijuana in 2017 (NDCC 19-24.1) and the current marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia City Ordinances do not allow for use or possession of marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia, even if legally prescribed by a doctor and allowable under State law. He said the 2019 Legislature reduced marijuana possession from a Class B misdemeanor to an infraction for possession of less than half an ounce. Possession of more than half an ounce of marijuana, but less than 500 grams, is a Class B misdemeanor, he said, while more than 500 grams is a Class A misdemeanor. The marijuana paraphernalia violation was also lowered from a Class B misdemeanor to an infraction for all persons as long as the paraphernalia deals with personal use of marijuana, he said, and paraphernalia associated with growing or dealing marijuana is still a Class A misdemeanor.
In response to a question from Mayor Mahoney about what happens if someone were picked up for marijuana now, Chief Todd said currently, they would be referred to District Court rather than Municipal Court and the State law would be applied.
In response to a question from Commissioner Grindberg about impacts of the law on day-to-day activity, Chief Todd said there is likely not a big effect on how police business is done, it affects the criminal justice system more.
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 Amending Sections 10-1201, 10-1202 and 10-1204 of Article 10-12 of Chapter 10 Relating to Marijuana and Marijuana Paraphernalia be placed on first reading.
Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Gehrig, Piepkorn, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
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 Amending Section 1-0305 of Article 1-03 of Chapter 1 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to Classification of Ordinance Violations be placed on first reading.
Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Gehrig, Piepkorn, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
Guaranteed Maximum Price and Amendment to the Contract with McGough Construction Company, LLC for Construction Management Services for the Civic Plaza, Area 1 Approved:
The Board received a communication from Planning Director Nicole Crutchfield stating the Planning Department is seeking final approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1,499,848.00 and to hire McGough to construct Area 1 of the Civic Plaza “Sodbuster” Landscape. She said completion is expected by October 1, 2019, and if this GMP is approved, construction will begin August 19th.
Scott Bishop, Bishop Land Design, said approving this project to move forward into construction with this dollar amount is a critical step in making sure “Sodbuster” can be placed. He said the design includes various elements: paving, brick outline, the crackle pattern, viewing platforms, benches, lighting and plantings. The area is 25,423 square feet, he said, at a cost of $59.00 per square foot. The timeframe is within what was estimated, he said, and the goal is to have it placed before the weather turns. He shared the construction manager schedule that shows the install before the end of September. Work continues on the concept design for the entire plaza and this first phase is a great opportunity to demonstrate materials and techniques.
In response to a question from Commissioner Piepkorn asking whether the small parking lot between the Library and the Civic Center will remain, Mr. Bishop said this phase takes the majority of the parking spaces and the access point; therefore, it will go away; however, there is a parking lot going in next to City Hall.
In response to a question from Commissioner Grindberg asking whether there were other bids, Mr. Bishop said McGough was hired after a request for qualifications.
In response to a question from Commissioner Grindberg asking who on staff is managing the project and would be responsible for the use of the contingency, Mr. Bishop said he works with a project team. He said the Planning Department is organizing the effort, and City Administration is involved with oversite, and he, as a representative, is available to speak to directly.
Ms. Crutchfield said the day-to-day will be handled by Maegin Elshaug in Planning in conjunction with Thomas Knakmuhs in Engineering. She said she is closely involved as well and there will be close coordination with the Director of Facilities Management Brock Morrison, as well as Civic Center and Library staff.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand asking whether the Forestry Department is involved in tree installation and if there could be cost savings in purchasing trees through them, Mr. Bishop said while that is an option, due to the timeline it is best to have the construction manager oversee that with a landscaping crew. He said the Forestry Department will be involved in irrigation and maintenance for the temporary tree nursery. He said this is an investment; small caliper trees will be installed and will be large caliper trees later to be put into the plaza. Trees that work well for transplanting are being targeted, he said, as well as species that will grow in a way together that limb up higher. He said whether there is a savings to go through the Forestry Department to purchase trees can be explored; however, the most benefit to a city purchasing itself may be that it is tax-free.
Director of Operations Ben Dow said tree purchases of this magnitude need to be done early on in the season through the bid process. He said a project like this would be open to market pricing due to this being already too far into play.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand about the status of the Ten Commandments monument on the plaza, Mr. Bishop said it is not affected by this particular project. He said the monument will be protected during construction.
City Attorney Erik Johnson reminded the Board that there is an Ordinance in place stating no statue or other monument that has been in place for 40 years can be removed, so the Ten Commandments monument would have to be dealt with within the context of that Ordinance.
Commissioner Strand said it is terrific that this “Sodbuster” presentation of art to the community is propping up the value of art and enhancing culture with this work.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $1,499,848.00 and Amendment to the Contract with McGough Construction Company, LLC for Construction Management Services for the Civic Plaza, Area 1 be approved.
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.
Special Assessments for Abatement of Nuisances on Certain Properties in the City of Fargo Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on special assessments for abatement of nuisances on the list of properties on file in the City Auditor’s Office.
No appeals have been filed in writing against any item appearing on such special assessment reinspection list and no person is present at this Hearing to appeal or offer any objection thereto.
City Auditor Steve Sprague said the City prepares a list annually of code enforcement and nuisance abatement, commonly Dutch Elm tree removal, mowing and snow removal. He pointed out that the one in the amount of $32,000.00 was for a house that had to be removed, he said, and those costs will be added to the list. A year ago, the City offered a five-year process for Dutch elm disease removal, he said, and about a dozen opted to use that assessment rather than a one-year assessment. He said there is no interest charged on one-year assessments, those at five-year are charged five percent interest.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the special assessments for abatement of nuisances on certain properties be approved as submitted.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Strand, Gehrig, Grindberg and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Public Hearing on Amendments to the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour to consider Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs.
Director of Planning and Development Nicole Crutchfield said this is a public hearing only and no action is required at this time. The Department of Planning and Development is considering amendments to its 2019 Action Plan, she said, which was approved by the City Commission on June 17, 2019. She said specific locations have recently been identified for 2019 projects and must be included in the plan. Location updates are considered substantial amendments, she said, and must go through a citizen participation process and there is also a budget revision for two 2019 CDBG activities. The 30-day public comment period runs through August 25, 2019, she said, and final City Commission consideration will be on August 26, 2019. A summary, she said, of the proposed amendments include:
a. Acquisition and future construction of a single-family housing unit in partnership with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity at 1529 10th Avenue South ($48,000.00).
b. Revise the activity budget from $284,049.00 to $103,049.00 due to the fact that an additional $181,000.00 is needed for the previously approved Beyond Shelter, Inc., which will result in affordable senior rental housing.
c. Acquisition and future construction of a multi-family senior rental housing complex in partnership with HomeField 3, LLLP (previously published and noted as Beyond Shelter, Inc.), at 4225 28th Avenue South ($526,000.00).
d. Revised activity budget from $345,000 to $526,000.00 due to the fact that the appraisal of the vacant land determined fair market value was $520,000.00; therefore, an additional $6,000.00 is needed for acquisition-related costs.
e. Project site identified at 4225 28th Avenue South, which will included the construction of a multi-family senior rental-housing complex.
Mayor Mahoney closed the public hearing.
Hearing on Renaissance Zone Project for Great Plains 1001 Holdings, LLC Continued to 8/26/19:
A Hearing had been set for July 15, 2019 on a Renaissance Zone Project for Great Plains 1001 Holdings, LLC for a new construction project located at 1001 and 1011 Northern Pacific Avenue North; 28 10th Street North; 1016 1st Avenue North; and 11 11th Street.
At the July 15, 2019 Regular Meeting, the Hearing was continued to this day and hour; however, the applicant has requested the Hearing be continued to August 26, 2019.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the hearing be continued to 5:15 o’clock p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
Hearing on Renaissance Zone Project for DFI Kesler LLC and DFI BJ LLC Continued to 8/26/19:
A Hearing had been set for July 29, 2019 on a Renaissance Zone Project for DFI Kesler LLC and DFI BJ LLC for a new construction project located at 617 and 621 1st Avenue North and 624 2nd Avenue North.
At the July 29, 2019 Regular Meeting the hearing the Hearing was continued to this day and hour; however, the applicant has requested the Hearing be continued to August 26, 2019.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the hearing be continued to 5:15 o’clock p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
Hearing on Right-of-Way Vacation of the Alley between Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, T and U, the Vacated 10-foot Alley Adjacent to Lots T and U, Hagaman’s Subdivision of Part of Block 2, Roberts Addition (624 2nd Avenue North and 613, 617 and 621 1st Avenue North) Continued to 8/26/19:
A Hearing had been set for July 15, 2019 on an application for the Right-of-Way Vacation of the Alley between Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, T and U, the
Vacated 10-foot Alley Adjacent to Lots T and U, Hagaman’s Subdivision of Part of Block 2, Roberts Addition (624 2nd Avenue North and 613, 617 and 621 1st Avenue North).
At the July 15, 2019 Regular Meeting the Hearing was continued to this day and hour; however, the applicant has requested the Hearing be continued to August 26, 2019.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the hearing be continued to 5:15 o’clock p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
Hearing on Right of Way Vacation of a Portion of 5th Street North between Blocks 21 and 22 Keeney and Devitt’s Second Addition and Lying North of 4th Avenue North and South of Lot B, Block 1, Great Northern Depot Addition (410 5th Street North) Continued to 8/26/19:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application for the Right of Way Vacation of a Portion of 5th Street North between Blocks 21 and 22 Keeney and Devitt’s Second Addition and Lying North of 4th Avenue North and South of Lot B, Block 1, Great Northern Depot Addition (410 5th Street North); however, the applicant has requested the Hearing be continued to August 26, 2019.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the hearing be continued to 5:15 o’clock p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
Hearing on Alley Vacation of the Alley between Lot 12, Block 26 and a Part of Lot 7 and All of Lots 8-12, Block 25, Roberts Second Addition (1001 NP Avenue North and 28 10th Street North) Continued to 8/26/19:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application for the Alley Vacation of the alley between Lot 12, Block 26 and a part of Lot 7 and all of
Lots 8-12, Block 25, Roberts Second Addition (1001 NP Avenue North and 28 10th Street North); however, the applicant has requested the Hearing be continued to August 26, 2019.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the hearing be continued to 5:15 o’clock p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand, Gehrig and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay the motion was declared carried.
Renaissance Zone Project for Volare, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour to receive comments on a Renaissance Zone Project for Volare, LLC for a commercial lease project located at 235 Roberts Street North.
No written protest or objection to the Project has been received or filed in the City Auditor's Office.
The Board determined that no person is present to protest or offer objection to the Project.
The Board received a communication from Planning Director Nicole Crutchfield stating the Renaissance Zone Project application presented by Volare, LLC meets all of the minimum criteria set forth in the Renaissance Zone Plan and is consistent with the established goals and objectives.
Luke Robson, General Manager at Volare, LLC, said the location will be a fitness studio, something new to offer people Downtown.
Commissioner Grindberg moved the Renaissance Zone application filed by Volare, LLC for a project located at 235 Roberts Street North be approved and the income tax and property tax exemptions be granted as recommended by the Renaissance Zone Authority.
Second by Strand. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Strand, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Parcels of Land in 42nd Street Addition Rezoned (3700 42nd Street South):
At a Hearing held on July 2, 2019 the Fargo Planning Commission recommended approval of a change in zoning from LC, Limited Commercial to MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential.
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.
Current Planning Coordinator Donald Kress said a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was approved in 2001 to allow residential use on the property and, at that time, there was concern with the number of apartments located in this area. The owner is proposing an additional structure on the property, he said, that does not match the previously approved site plan and is therefore proposing a zoning map amendment in order to build the next and final phase of the development. If the zoning change is approved, he said, the CUP no longer applies to the site.
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 Gehrig. On the vote being taken on the question of the adoption of the Resolution Commissioners Grindberg, Gehrig, Strand, Piepkorn 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 42nd Street Addition to the City of 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 42nd Street Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota be placed on first reading.
Second by Gehrig. On call of the roll Commissioners Grindberg, Gehrig, Strand, Piepkorn and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the motion was declared carried.
Application Filed by Aldevron for Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by Aldevron for a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a project located at Lot 3, Block 1 Woodhaven Plaza Addition which the applicant will use in the operation of constructing a state of the art biologics manufacturing facility to produce therapeutic products and reagents.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Assistant City Administrator Michael Redlinger said this request is for a new state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot and companion 20,000-square-foot expansion of the existing facility. He said the recommendation is for a payment schedule consistent with the previous PILOT for the first phase of the project, which would be a 100% building exemption for the first five years, followed by a 50% exemption for the next five years. He said the existing building was granted the identical PILOT in 2016 and is still in place today and will remain. He said the PILOT application was approved recently by the Cass County Commission and the Tax Exempt Review Committee recommended approval to the Board.
Commissioner Piepkorn said the wages for Aldevron are fantastic and any city would be happy to have them.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand asking if news of an ownership change would have any impact on this application, Brian Walters, representing Aldevron, said that would have no impact on the application nor the project. He said there was an announcement that another private equity firm bought a stake in the company; however, many original owners are still invested and that transaction is not expected until year-end.
Commissioner Grindberg said there is no better example than Aldevron, which has made an impact not only to employees, but also to the community and corporate citizenship should matter.
In response to a question from Commissioner Gehrig asking if the company would still expand if the incentive were not granted, Mr. Walters said he sees the exemption as part of the City’s tax policy and in businesses making investment decisions timing does not always work well to do an on the spot notice so Aldevron is deep enough in and there is enough going on in the industry segment that the capacity is needed now. He said businesses look at tax policy, assuming if there is a policy and the criteria is met, that can be used for projections. The reality of the industry, he said, is that the project would move forward; however, for future projects they would have to look at the tax policy again to see if it fits the company’s growth objectives.
Commissioner Gehrig said he thinks he hears they would so that would be an easy “no” for everybody; there is no “but for.”
Commissioner Piepkorn said it bothers him when Commissioner Gehrig puts words in people’s mouths. He said Fargo is in competition and other cities have preferential tax performance offerings.
Mr. Walters said it is highly competitive and his company has been pleased with the support from the City of Fargo over the years. He said it goes more into looking at tax policy and this is not a short-term decision; however, for long range planning and before asking for support again, it could give their Board interest to look at other places. He said Aldevron is far enough down the road with this project where there is the need to build the capacity. This is going to be unique to anything built in the world, he said, shipping material globally, adding jobs locally and adding to the tax base here.
Commissioner Gehrig said he agrees that the long term is important which is why such a company grows in Fargo. He said Fargo tries to have a low predictable type of tax code and these incentives are the opposite. He said he does not blame a company for taking incentives being offered; this is a government problem and not a business problem. Aldevron is a good business and he is glad they are growing here, he said; however, the point is that if there were a low, sustainable, predictable tax rate instead of these incentives, there would be more businesses like this coming and staying long term.
Commissioner Piepkorn said it would be different if other cities were not doing it and if Fargo does not, then business will not stay. The City is in competition to get businesses to come here and stay here and in this case, the salaries are phenomenal and to argue about that sounds a bit disingenuous or political.
Mayor Mahoney said the company has locations in Wisconsin and Germany and certainly had an opportunity to go elsewhere in the country; however, they chose to expand here which is good for the community.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the application filed by Aldevron for a 10-year payment in lieu of tax exemption pursuant to NDCC Chapter 40-57.1 be approved as follows:
Year 1 through 5 - $0
Year 6 through 10 - $310,245.00
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Transfer of a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) to Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC for the Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC for a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a residential apartment and commercial space project at 1222 4th Avenue North.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Assistant City Administrator Michael Redlinger said Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC has purchased the property from DFI Woodrow Wilson, LLC that was constructed in 2017 adjacent to the original Woodrow Wilson School. He said NDCC 40-57.1.06 requires a new application be made for the remainder of a PILOT agreement term when a new project operator takes possession of the property and when a PILOT is transferred, the same terms, conditions and payment schedule for the existing building as the original PILOT would apply.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand asking if this is an ownership change, Mr. Redlinger said in this case it is the transfer of the PILOT to a new ownership interest.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand about affordability in these apartments, Mike Allmendinger, Kilbourne Group, said although there is a transfer in ownership, prices for those individuals who live there now will remain the same, which is competitive with other projects Downtown.
Commissioner Piepkorn said the Woodrow Wilson School property sat vacant for a number of years and the project made a huge difference to that neighborhood and now there are tons of projects going on around it. He said the integrity of the historic school was kept and it also made a place for people to live and he thanked Mr. Allmendinger for the awesome project.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand asking whether there is a new financial evaluation in cases such as this or whether it is a continuation, Mayor Mahoney said the previous PILOT is adopted and terms stay the same.
Commissioner Strand said when he was new to the Board, the Woodrow Wilson project was presented and his sense then was that it was a commitment the City had already made and he supported it in that light. He said that was the only moment he voted for apartments with PILOTS attached due to his wanting an affordability component and he will stay consistent to his original vote.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the transfer of the payment in lieu of tax exemption from DFI Woodrow Wilson, LLC to Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC be approved, subject to the same terms and payment schedule as originally approved.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Transfer of a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) to Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC for transfer of a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a residential apartment and commercial space project at 315 University Drive North.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Assistant City Administrator Michael Redlinger said Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC has purchased the Woodrow Wilson apartments from DFI Woodrow Wilson, LLC. He said NDCC 40-57.1.06 requires a new application be made for the remainder of a PILOT agreement term if a new project operator takes possession of the property. The agreement was originally granted by the City Commission on August 17, 2015.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the transfer of the payment in lieu of tax exemption from DFI Woodrow Wilson, LLC to Tzadik Sioux Falls Portfolio III, LLC be approved, subject to the same terms and payment schedule as originally approved.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Transfer of a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) to Block 9 Hotel, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by Block 9 Hotel, LLC for a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a project at 215 Broadway North.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Assistant City Administrator Michael Redlinger said the next four applications pertain to the overall Block 9 project. He said Block 9 Partners, LLC has established a series of new entities, which will own the different elements in the overall project. He said the terms are consistent with a payment schedule that was granted and approved by the Board on May 23, 2016. Block 9 Hotel, LLC is the new entity owning the hotel space within the project, he said.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the transfer of the payment in lieu of tax exemption from Block Nine, LLC to Block 9 Hotel, LLC be approved, subject to the same terms and payment schedule as originally approved.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Transfer of a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) to Block 9 RDO, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by DFI Block 9 RDO, LLC for transfer of a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a project at 215 Broadway North.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the transfer of the payment in lieu of tax exemption from Block Nine, LLC to Block 9 RDO, LLC be approved, subject to the same terms and payment schedule as originally approved.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Transfer of a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) to DFI Block 9 Retail, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by DFI Block 9 Retail, LLC for transfer of a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a project at 215 Broadway North.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the transfer of the payment in lieu of tax exemption from Block Nine, LLC to DFI Block 9 Retail, LLC be approved, subject to the same terms and payment schedule as originally approved.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Transfer of a Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) to Block 9 SRO, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by Block 9 SRO, LLC for transfer of a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for a project at 215 Broadway North.
No written protests have been filed for the attention of the Board.
The Board determined that no person is present at this Hearing to protest or offer objection thereto.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the transfer of the payment in lieu of tax exemption from Block Nine, LLC to Block 9 SRO, LLC be approved, subject to the same terms and payment schedule as originally approved.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
At 5:52 p.m. the Board took a five-minute recess.
After recess: All Commissioners present. Mayor Mahoney presiding.
2020 Preliminary Budget Approved: Public Hearing Set for September 9, 2019:
Mayor Mahoney said he is asking for approval of the preliminary budget, which sets a cap on the mills, and to schedule a public hearing date for the preliminary budget. He outlined the process that went into the development of the preliminary budget. He said five important ideas include: the Police Strategic Plan and Emerging Issues, Snow Gate Feasibility Study, Planning and Community Development Outcomes, Transit Efficiencies and Paratransit Pilot Project and “Inspection Zones.” He is proposing the suspension of the LinkFM’s daily service to utilize it for target events, he said, and using the resources for a collaborative project with United Way for workforce transportation services to the Industrial Park. He said General Fund budget priorities are public safety and city staff market implementation, bus driver contract market adjustment and a 2.5% competitive wage adjustment. He said six new employee requests were approved, health insurance will increase 15%, a commitment was made for the Cass-Clay Land Trust and workforce analysis is being done in Fueling Our Future. Operating expenses increased $1.3 million; however, there are additional funds not being utilized that reduce operating expenses. He shared comparisons of what was requested vs. approved for General Fund 101, Capital Equipment Fund 475 and Capital Building Fund 402 and said some revenue for debt service could come from the sale of City owned property. He shared the 2020 General Fund Expense Projections and said it changed from $98 million to $101 million and the requests for 2020 are $112 million, and $103 million is proposed. All in all, he said, there is a rise in the budget of $1.8 million or a 1.9% change, and he feels it is fiscally sound to keep it in that range. He said he is requesting a 2-mill increase, an increase in landfill disposal fees and a $1.00 per month residential curbside recycling fee increase. The revised 2020 General Fund revenue projections take into consideration property taxes, fees, fines, grants, state share and is a modest change of 2.7%, he said. Once approved by the Board, the preliminary budget cannot go up, he said, it could go down if additional cost savings are found.
In response to a question from Commissioner Grindberg about using the reserve, Mayor Mahoney said he is not using any reserves in this budget. The reserve is dropping to between 25 and 28 percent.
Commissioner Gehrig said there are ways to reduce the budget and not affect services which could reduce it a mill. The Art and Social Services fund could be cut and rather than a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) across the board, it could be done more creatively. He said last year he suggested a 3-2-0 policy where at 0-5 years of service the COLA could be 3%, for 5-15 years 2% and 0% for 15 years or more of service. Doing those two things could save taxpayers a million dollars, he said. Considering that wages for Police, Fire and Bus employees were already addressed this year, an increase on top of that counters the intent of bringing those wages to market, he said. Even if nothing is done adding or subtracting mills, he said, over 6% in additional revenue will come in from property taxes, which is a tremendous jump in growth in a single year. Part of it is due to valuations and some is growth, he said, and this tells taxpayers an increase of 11% from the past year to the next year is not enough. He said he hopes the Board will work in these areas to avoid increasing property taxes.
Mayor Mahoney said the intent today is to approve the preliminary budget and he suggested Commissioner Gehrig’s debate could be for when it is presented as a final budget.
Commissioner Strand said 71-72% of the budget consists of compensation and benefits. The City has lagged behind, making it critical to address the wages for Police, Fire and bus drivers, he said. While he is cautious about any tax increases, he said, the City does need to invest in its people and in public safety. A 2-mill increase back to the 2017 level will deliver more with less turnover, he said.
Commissioner Grindberg said it is a delicate balance when looking at data from past years and Commissioner Gehrig’s points on ways to reduce spending. He said the mill levy has been reduced time and time again and there are valuation increases which create more revenue for the City so, he asked, how do those dollars get appropriated for the needs of the City. He said he feels it is important to deliver on Chief Todd’s ten-year plan and the data he has been provided gives him confidence that the Board is moving forward with a budget meeting those needs. He said the public expects the Board to sustain a safe community and equally, reserves cannot continue to be spent and this is a happy medium. He said the future should be based on what the growth projections are to move forward to balance budgets.
Commissioner Gehrig said the public should know that Fund 475, which was created in 2018, used to be funded through the General Fund. He said both that cost and the funding source were taken out of the General Fund and then it was said the General Fund was reduced. In 2019 the personnel for streetlights were moved out of the General Fund to a different fund, he said, again reducing the General Fund but the funding source went with it. If those two things were put back in, he said, the 2020 Preliminary Budget would be $108 million, now it is said the budget is $101-103 million, which is a dramatic increase from $95 million in 2017. He said he is looking for an honest discussion of the actual spending over the last three years, which is about 13%. He said in his ask for a mill decrease rather than an increase, part of narrative is that a lot of things are increased, the City is doing good, there are more services and more police and fire; however, people are feeling crushed by property taxes, special assessments and a growing government around them. He said there is a need to be good to employees, which has happened this year, at the same time those dollars come from somewhere and people will not like an 11.3% increase in property taxes.
Mayor Mahoney said there are several funds now because several years ago the Board got frustrated in the bounce affect due to when a capital request would come in. He said then the General Fund funding would go higher and there was still a need for utility transfers to cover the costs. He said having the General Fund consistently fund certain items every year made it easier for the Board to see the changes from the last year. He said otherwise it is not really comparing apples-to-apples for what changed in the last year. He said every year it will now track the same way so the Board and the public can understand where the money is spent.
Commissioner Grindberg pointed out the slide in the PowerPoint presentation that showed little change on an average homeowner’s property value and their property tax levels between 2018 and 2019.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Mayor’s 2020 Preliminary Budget be approved and the public hearing be set for Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Second by Grindberg. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Grindberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
Commissioner Gehrig voted nay.
The motion was declared carried.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the Board adjourn to 5:00 o’clock p.m., Monday, August 26, 2019.
Second by Grindberg. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
The time at adjournment was 6:31 o’clock p.m