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Fargo City Commission - August 19, 2024

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., Monday, August 19, 2024.
The Commissioners present or absent were as shown following:
Present: Kolpack, Piepkorn, Strand, Turnberg Mahoney.
Absent: None.
Mayor Mahoney presiding.

The Mayor read a message with the following information: Upcoming Library events include Senior Book Club, PBS Kids’ Be My Neighbor Day, a visit from “Grounding Global Justice” Author Eric D. Larson, Food Preservation Bingo, Beginner Yoga, the Design-a-Bookmark Contest opens September 1st and the Library will have a booth at the NDSU Welcome Week Block Party. A video highlighting the Annual ASHER Training exercise at the FARGODOME was shown, which is a collaborative training for area First Responders.

Order of Agenda Approved:
Commissioner Kolpack moved the Order of the Agenda be approved adding approval of the minutes from the August 12, 2024 Special Meeting.
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 Monday, August 5, 2024 and the Special Meeting of the Board held on Monday, August 12, 2024 be approved as read.
Second by Kolpack. All the Commissioners voted aye and the motion was declared carried.

Consent Agenda Approved:
Commissioner Kolpack moved the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:
1. 1st reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 23-0211 of Article 23-02 of Chapter 23 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to the Electrical Code.
2. 2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning a Certain Parcel of Land Lying in YWCA Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 8/5/24.
3. 2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning a Certain Parcel of Land Lying in Presentation Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 8/5/24.
4. Applications for Games of Chance:
a. Fargo Davies High School for a raffle on 8/23/24-2/28/25.
b. Fargo Davies High School for a raffle on 11/26/24-2/14/25.
c. Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN for a raffle on 8/25/24.
d. YWCA Cass Clay for a raffle board on 09/05/24.
e. El Zagal Outdoors Unlimited for a raffle on 09/10/24.
5. Concur with the findings of staff and the Liquor Control Board and apply the administrative penalty of a $500.00 fine for a first failure to the liquor license violations identified at Front Street Tap Room.
6. Concur with the findings of staff and the Liquor Control Board and apply the administrative penalty of a $500.00 fine for a first failure to the liquor license violations identified at VFW.
7. Concur with the findings of staff and the Liquor Control Board and apply the administrative penalty of a $500.00 fine for a first failure to the liquor license violations identified at Hi Ho South, Applebee’s on 45th, Fargo Billiards, Delta Hotels, Chili’s and Candlewood Suites.
8. Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,443.18 for Project No. FM-15-F3.
9. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $82,514.40 for Project No. SR-24-B1.
10. Crossing Surface Installation Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for the resurfacing of the 27th Street North Railroad At-Grade Crossing (Project No. RR-25-A1).
11. Contract and bond for Project No. DR-21-A1.
12. Contract and bond for Project No. UR-24-A1.
13. Memorandum of Offer to Landowner for Permanent Easements (Street and Utility) and (Utility) with PB&J Properties, LLC (Improvement District No.
PR-24-A1).
14. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Taxable Annual Appropriation Bonds, Series 2024F and Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Annual Appropriation Bonds, Series 2024G.
15. Items from the FAHR Staff meeting:
a. Receive and file General Fund - Budget to Actual through 7/31/24.
b. Reallocation of $200,000.00 from Municipal Court to the Police Department to pay the 2024 allocation to the late Axon invoice.
c. ND Forest Service grant awards in the amount up to $43,300.00 and related expense for new trees in 2025.
d. Accept the Grant award from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA) in the amount of $51,814.54 and related expenses.
e. Change orders in the amount of $69,830.00 related to the Transit AVA/AVL software replacement project.
f. Bid awards for Fire Station No. 5 Renovation Project in the amount of $2,463,004.00, as presented (ITB24276).
16. Notice of Grant Award from the ND Department of Health and Human Services for MCH services (CFDA #93.994).
17. Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with Doosan Digital Innovation America, LLC (RFP24272).
18. Resolution approving Plat of Prairie Farms Third Addition (Attachment “A”).
19. Receive and file the Bias Motivation and Hate Crime 2nd Quarter Report.
20. Bid award in the amount of $1,031,160.00 to Northdale Oil for the purchase of contracted fuel for the 1st and 2nd Quarters of 2025 (RFP24274).
21. Resolution of Governing Body of Applicant for filing of an application with the ND Department of Environmental Quality for a loan under the Clean Water Act/or Safe Drinking Water Act (Project No. WA2402).
22. Resolution of Governing Body of Applicant for filing of an application with the ND Department of Environmental Quality for assistance performing a lead service line inventory in compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
23. Bills in the amount of $13,779,075.36.

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

First Reading of An Ordinance Enacting Article 10-14 of Chapter 10 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to Camping on Public Property:
City Attorney Nancy Morris said most often a First Reading of an Ordinance is on the Consent Agenda after it has been received and filed; however, there have been discussions following the Ordinance being Received and Filed and further engagement is sought in respect to the draft Resolution. She said in two weeks there will be a Second Reading and Final Adoption and at that time the Resolution will be presented for final consideration.
Assistant City Administrator Brenda Derrig said there was a presentation on August 5th to the City Commission and Park Board on the Ordinance, Resolution and guidelines. She said some comments received were about language being added regarding distance from parks and from the edge of the river bank. She said the Downtown Community Partnership has submitted a letter with comments and concerns on impacts. The public is encouraged to view and comment on the Resolution and guidelines on the City’s website, she said and she will return in two weeks with a final draft of the Resolution, along with the final reading of the Ordinance.
Allison Slavik spoke in favor of the Ordinance and Resolution; however, recommended that the Housing First Pilot Program be included in the Ordinance or Resolution and she recommended amending it to a nominal fine of only $5.00.
Kimberly Seeb encouraged passing the Resolution to allow time for thoughtful, respectful, dignified approaches.
Ben Myhre said some problems are being characterized as homeless issues when they are systemic issues, such as letting dangerous people on the streets. He said those profiting most from Downtown should start paying more and issuing tickets to homeless is not a good solution.
John Campbell, Executive Director of Fargo Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness, said the community shares the principles of human safety, dignity and support for quality of life. He said the Ordinance and Resolution address social, public safety, health hazards, environmental issues, public safety and property risks.
Ms. Derrig said if items are put into Ordinance it takes 30 days to change so looking at priority enforcement and putting it in a Resolution allows flexibility while the right path is being figured out. She said this is the best outlook; however, if something is not working, changes can be considered.
Ms. Morris said it is anticipated the Resolution will be adopted in final form when Second Reading and Final Adoption comes to the Board in two weeks. Comments and discussions are happening, she said, and the Resolution will be revised for final consideration by the Board.
Commissioner Strand said he would like a better understanding of the nature of tickets or infractions being proposed, locations of designated areas relative to infrastructure and the topic of how many people allowed per camp.
Ms. Derrig said care is being given to not impact infrastructure, plus the place where trails come near bridge structure does not allow room for a camp and still allow passing on that trail. She said she will work with Jan Eliassen and Chandler Esslinger on best practices regarding the size of camps. A map is being developed of the camps, she said, and she can get that to the Commissioners this week.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Ordinance Enacting Article 10-14 of Chapter 10 of the Fargo Municpal Code Relating to Camping on Public Property Relating to Camping on Public Property be placed on first reading.

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

Application Filed by Beyond Shelter, Inc. for Payment in Lieu of Tax Exemption (PILOT) Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour on an application filed by Beyond Shelter, Inc. for a payment in lieu of property tax exemption for two low-income housing projects at 2131 and 2185 65th Avenue South.
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.
City Assessor Michael Splonskowski said the applicant will develop 78 units of senior-designated affordable rental housing to be constructed in two phases, each will have 39 units and a separate Limited Liability Limited Partnership (LLLP) owner and through an affiliate, Beyond Shelter will be the General Partner of the LLLP ownership entities. He said the two phase project has the first phase being built and receiving a 17-year exemption on the improvement value and the second phase being built the next year would receive a 16-year exemption of the improvement value.
Dan Madler, CEO of Beyond Shelter, Inc. (BSI) said BSI has been developing affordable housing for 25 years and to date, has developed 580 affordable rental homes, 406 of which are affordable senior homes. There is a need in Fargo for affordable housing, he said, with 172 senior households on their waitlist.
In response to a question from Commissioner Turnberg asking what is considered an affordable housing payment, Mr. Madler said when looking at any household, the target is 30 percent of disposable income for housing expenses is the target.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved that the application filed by Beyond Shelter, Inc. for a 17-year zero payment in lieu of tax exemption for Phase 1 and a 16-year zero payment in lieu of tax exemption for Phase 2 pursuant to
Chapter 40-57.1, NDCC be approved, as presented.

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

Parcels of Land in Schatz Third Addition Rezoned and a Planned Unit Development Master Land Use Plan Approved (5601 and 5671 34th Avenue South):
At a Hearing held on June 4, 2024, the Fargo Planning Commission recommended approval of a change in zoning from MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential to MR-3 Multi-Dwelling Residential with a PUD, Planned Unit Development overlay.
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 shared photos and a map and said the PUD overlay is due to the proposed density with building coverage, setbacks and parking. Additional standards are included, he said, to keep the building quality up and a provision for contingent approval is included, as the plat is still in review.
In response to a question from Mayor Mahoney asking about the limited number of garages, John Youness, EagleRidge Development, said there are 74 underground parking stalls. With high land costs, he said, some of the intent is to move on from the previous generation of development where there is a 2-stall garage for each unit. He said he has found that not everybody needs or wants a garage; however, a small percentage still want a garage and they are trying to hit a market that people are looking for.
Commissioner Piepkorn offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, All legal requirements in connection with the above-described request for rezoning, Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay and Planned Unit Development Master Land Use Plan 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 Kolpack. On the vote being taken on the question of the adoption of the Resolution Commissioners Piepkorn, Kolpack, Turnberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
No Commissioner being absent and none voting nay, the Resolution was adopted.

First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning a Certain Parcel of Land Lying in Schatz Fifth Addition to the City of 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 a Certain Parcel of Land Lying in Schatz Fifth Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota be placed on first reading.

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

Resolution Adopted Approving Schatz Fifth Addition:
Commissioner Kolpack 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 “Schatz Fifth Addition” containing 2 Lots, 1 Block, and 7.18 acres of land more or less, located at 5601 and 5671 34th Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, A Hearing was held June 4, 2024 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 August 7 and 14, 2024 that a Hearing would be held in the Commission Chambers, City Hall, Fargo, North Dakota at 5:15 p.m., August 19, 2024 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 “Schatz Fifth 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.

Renaissance Zone Project for Campsite 4, LLC Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour to receive comments on a Renaissance Zone Project for Campsite 4, LLC for the rehabilitation of a commercial property located at 5 14 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.
Planning Director Nicole Crutchfield said occupancy is expected in June 2025 and the application indicates an investment of approximately $1.5 million. She said the project meets all of the minimum criteria set forth in the Renaissance Zone Plan and is consistent with the established goals and objectives.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand asking about the length of the exemption and doesn’t the State now allow eight years, Ms. Crutchfield said this is for five years. She said a working session is planned with the Renaissance Zone Authority on an update with the legislative action from the last session which allows an eight-year provision. Each local jurisdiction will have its own guidance for what is required for those eight years, she said and amending the Renaissance Zone Plan would need County and School District Support.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Renaissance Zone application filed by Campsite 4, LLC for a project located at 5 14th Street North be approved and the income tax and property tax exemptions be granted as recommended by the Renaissance Zone Authority.

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

Fargo Growth Plan 2024 Approved:
A Hearing had been set for this day and hour to consider the Fargo Growth Plan 2024.
At a Hearing on August 6, 2024, the Fargo Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the Fargo Growth Plan 2024
Assistant Planning Director Mark Williams said the process began in March 2023 and extensive outreach was done with stakeholders and the community for input on how the City should grow. He said this Growth Plan covers the entire City of Fargo, he said, while the 2007 Growth Plan provided growth guidance primarily in extraterritorial jurisdiction areas. He said some changes based on input through the process were adding street labeling for wayfinding, revisions to Future Place Type Map, updated description of the Urban Neighborhood place type and adjustments to the Place Type/Land Use table to better describe the character intended for place types.
In response to a question from Commissioner Kolpack asking about the Land Development Plan, Mr. Williams said some of the findings in the Growth Plan go back to the by-right approval the LDC used to have; however, development trends have changed and density is somewhat higher.
Commissioner Piepkorn said the LDC is the next step and this will help the Planning Department due to developers knowing the expectations.
In response to a question from Commissioner Strand asking why the south border of the City does not reach to the FM Diversion, Mr. Williams said the extraterritorial jurisdiction goes as far as it could at the time; however, the Growth Plan does provide for looking at the southern area in the next 5 years, as well as looking at the northern area to see how it is growing.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the Fargo Growth Plan 2024 be approved.

Second by Kolpack. On call of the roll Commissioners Piepkorn, Kolpack, Turnberg, Strand and Mahoney voted aye.
The motion was declared carried.

Resolution Amending the Home Rule Charter – Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes for the Exclusive Use by Police and Fire Approved: Question to be Placed on the November 5, 2024 Ballot:
Commissioner Kolpack said on behalf of the IAFF Local 642, she is bringing forward a Resolution to Amend the Home Rule Charter to allow a 1/4% Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax exclusively for the use by Police and Fire. She said this Amendment, if approved by voters on November 5, 2024, would allow for the Sales Tax to be implemented for a term of 20 years.
Eric Eisenlohr, President of IAFF Local 642 Union, said there is a rise in demand for fire and police protection. He said Fargo has 1.4 sworn officers per thousand residents and .79 firefighters per thousand residents and during the 2025 budget request process the Fargo PD requested six additional officers which were denied. Fire protection costs are rising, he said, with costs increasing for staffing, equipment, vehicles, supplies and protective clothing. He said protection needs increase as the population grows and he shared statistics from neighboring communities showing Fargo is below in general fund allocations. Results from community stakeholders during a strategic planning session in May 2023 indicated that maintaining growth, hiring and retaining staff, and maintaining a high level of response capabilities are areas of concerns. He said the Police Department Facilities Master Plan includes increasing the headquarters size, placing substations around the City, a Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility and additional officers to reach 1.6 officers per thousand residents. Budget impacts in the 2025 budget include the purchase of the PD Headquarters building and HVAC repair and the repair and remodel of Fire Station No. 5, he said, and Fargo’s contribution to the Red River Regional Dispatch Center. The idea behind the quarter cent sales tax measure is an alternative to raising property taxes, he said, the sales tax term would be 20 years and would raise an estimated $8 million annually. Funds would offset the cost of operations and building expenses and could free up existing funds for things like increased staffing, he said. Increased staffing levels and market-leading total compensation would benefit recruitment and retention of fire and police staff, he stated.
Commissioner Kolpack said this idea was on the table last year when it was it was decided it would wait until after the compensation study that was to focus on public safety, which is now on the shelf again. She said the intention is not to pit one division against another or give the appearance of favoritism. She said it comes to the table to provide a new source of revenue in a creative way to alleviate the pressure across the budget. There is pressure on the market, she said, and other cities are able to pay more in benefits and salaries. She said Local 642 has been bringing their concerns for nearly two decades and have done a lot of homework.
Commissioner Turnberg commended the firefighters for not just complaining but for coming forward with an action that can be implemented and the public can vote on.
Commissioner Piepkorn said it is selfish that two departments have intervened with the Commission setting the budget. He said this tells other departments they are not as important. The public loves police officers and firefighters, he said, but this will change the public’s perspective. As a part-time employee of the City, he said, he is offended that he is not important enough to qualify for these sales tax funds if it passes. He said there is Team Fargo, except the message he is getting is that police and fire are the A squad and everyone else, not so much.
Mayor Mahoney said there were discussions to move the vote to 2026 election during the utility tax question. When West Fargo added their sales tax for police and fire in 2022, they had studied it, had a capital plan and knew where the money would go, he said. It would be wonderful to have the revenue, he said, but it needs to be known where it is spent and this has not been discussed with Finance or Administration to see how it fits in the budget. The police headquarters being talked about is not going to happen in the next five years, it will take awhile to come to that, he said, and there are fire station issues that must be addressed. He said the FARGODOME proposed sales tax took ten years to come to the Commission and there is a plan where the money goes; this proposal came forward in two months. He said this Commission is committed to fixing many of the salary issues in the City. He said two officers were added two years ago and their six grant people were additions since once a grant is over, those positions are retained. Fire Station No. 8 is opening, he said, and a major remodel of another station will be done, as well as purchasing necessary equipment. He said he would argue that it would be best to wait until 2026 with this proposal. The FARGODOME tax vote and a lodging tax vote are coming this fall, he said, and now to compound it with a safety tax could find that people are tired of taxes. He said when voted on, a sales tax needs a 60% majority, not 50%. The expectation of the public is that the City covers these expenses and a sales tax puts another burden on taxpayers who may already be taxed to the limit, he said, he does not support putting the measure on the ballot.
Commissioner Strand said the role of the Commission is to pass this on to the public to ask them what they want. In this moment, in his opinion, he said, he is embarrassed that employees need to come up with creative ways to fund their livelihoods when the City has not done it adequately. He said this is an ongoing issue. The public expects public safety and services from every department, he said and he looks forward to seeing what the public wants. He said the City needs to go back to its own table to work on its own budget, its own efforts and pull in expenses. He said entry level firefighters are not paid enough, and the City is not competitive with Grand Forks. He said he will vote to let the people vote on it.
Commissioner Kolpack moved the Resolution Amending the Home Rule
Charter – Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes for the Exclusive Use by Police and Fire be approved and the question be placed on the November 5, 2024 Ballot.

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

Commissioner Kolpack moved the following ballot language to be presented to the voters at the scheduled November 5, 2024 election which is held in conjunction with the Cass County Election:
Shall the City of Fargo’s Home Rule Charter be amended to establish a
one-quarter of one percent (1/ 4%) sales, use, and gross receipts tax to extend for (20) years. Said tax would generate proceeds to be utilized exclusively for fire and police operations, fire and police equipment and fire and police buildings, as provided in the Notice of Proposed Fargo Home Rule Charter Amendment as published in THE FORUM on the __th day of __ 2024?
Shall such language be approved? Yes or No.

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

Applications for Property Tax Exemptions for Improvements Made to Buildings Approved:
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the applications be approved.
a. Border Properties #1, LLC, 4321 14th Avenue North (5 years).
b. Samantha Smestad and Ryan Thompson, 1909 8th Street North (5
years).
c. Joe Boulger, 1542 8th Street North (5 years).
d. Preston Nesemeier, 1621 8th Avenue South (5 years).
e. Michael Shirk/Heath, 901 11th Avenue North (5 years).
f. KLH&J Land, LLC, 4001 15th Avenue North (5 years).
g. Kristin Bode, 78 18th Avenue North (5 years).
h. Mitchell and Kathleen Rumple, 520 21st Avenue South (5 years).

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

City Attorney’s Office Directed to Amend the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to Allow a 30-day Extension for Property Located at 909 4th Street North:
Inspections Director Shawn Ouradnik said the home and garage structures at 909 4th Street North were declared “dangerous buildings” at the June 24, 2024 City Commission meeting. He said at the time the property was in a legal foreclosure proceeding and the proceedings are now completed. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB (“Wilmington”) is the current legal owner of the property, he said, and has requested an extension to evaluate the structures and determine if they are salvageable or if they will be demolished.
Tyler Wirick, representing Wilmington (via teleconference), said they are looking for the additional 30-days and to get a cleanup crew at the property to take care of issues with the lawn and items in the back yard.
Commissioner Piepkorn moved the City Attorney’s Office be directed to amend the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order to allow a 30-day extension of time to September 23, 2024 to evaluate the dangerous building at 909 4th Street North and to provide a plan to move forward that is sufficient in the opinion of the Building Official.

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

Liaison Commissioner Assignment Updates:
The Commissioners gave reports on the Boards and Committees on which they serve.

Resident Comments:
Katie Bunkelman spoke on the backyard chicken keeping Ordinance.

The time at adjournment was 6:10 o’clock p.m.