July 6, 2015 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Barney led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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1 MINOT CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Jantzer, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento Members Absent: Miller Mayor Barney presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Barney led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alderman Hatlelid moved the minutes of the June 1, 2015, regular City Council meeting and the minutes of the June 2, 2015, special City Council meeting be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Connole and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Jantzer, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. APPROVAL OF BILLS June 2015 Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council approve the bills as listed for June 2015 in the total amount of $12,105, and transfers, as follows: A-1 EVANS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE ACKERMAN ESTVOLD ACME TOOLS ACME TOOLS ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS ADVANCED ENGINEERING & ALERT-ALL CORPORATION ALL AMERICAN TROPHIES ALL SEASON ARENA AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS AMERICAN WATER AMERICAN WELDING & GAS, INC AMERIPRIDE AMERIPRIDE AMERITAS LIFE INSURANCE CORP ANDERSEN, BRIAN ANDERSON, JANET ANDERSON, WADE, & WHITTY PC APPLE TIME, INC APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC AQUA-PURE INC AR AUDIT SERVICES INC AR AUDIT SERVICES INC ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE ARROWHEAD ACE HARDWARE ARTISTIC AMBIANCE ASSURANT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT&T AT&T ATTIC, THE ATTIC, THE AVESIS BABINCHAK,JASON BADGER DAYLIGHTING CORP BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS BAMBENEK, JASON BATTERIES PLUS BULBS # BATTERIES PLUS BULBS # BAUER, KATHERINE BECHTOLD PAVING BECHTOLD PAVING BEHM ENTERPRISES BERG, LORIE BERNAN BISMARCK-MANDAN SECURITY, INC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY BRADY MARTZ BREMER BRITE-WAY BROADWAY PRINTING COMPANY BROWN & SAENGER BROWN & SAENGER BULLET TRANSMISSION BULLETINBOARDS.COM BUREAU OF RECLAMATION BUTLER MACHINERY CO BYE, DONNA C&C PLUMBING AND HEATING C&C PLUMBING AND HEATING CAL-DAK CABINETS CARSWELL, PAMELA CDM SMITH CDW GOVERNMENT INC CDW GOVERNMENT INC CENGAGE LEARNING/GALE CENTRAL CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL MACHINING&PUMP REPAIR CHAPPO, DEBBIE CHECKRITE CHIEF CHIEF CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON CHRISTOPHER A. CARLSON CIRCLE SANITATION CITY OF ANAMOOSE CITY OF LANSFORD CITY OF MINOT CITY OF PARSHALL CITY OF PORTAL CITY OF SHERWOOD CITY OF STANTON CITY OF TURTLE LAKE CITY OF VELVA CLASS C SOLUTIONS GROUP CLOUSE, TITUS COLONIAL LIFE PREMIUM PROCESSING COMFORT INN, BISMARCK COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE

2 COMPUTER STORE COMPUTER STORE COOVER-CLARK & ASSOCIATES, INC CORRPRO COMPANIES COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CPS, LTC CREATIVE PRINTING CROSBY AREA CHAMBER CROSSCOUNTRY FREIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC CUMMINS NPOWER, LLC DACOTAH PAPER CO DAKOTA FIRE EXTINGUISHER DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC DAKOTA FLUID POWER, INC DAKOTA OUTERWEAR CO DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP DAKOTA TRUCK & FARM DAVIDSON CONSTRUCTION DELL MARKETING L.P DEMCO DIRECTV DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTE DPC INDUSTRIES, INC DR TRANSPORT, INC DR TRANSPORT, INC EAPC ARCHITECTS ECOLAB ECOLAB ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE ECONOMY AUTO GLASS SALES INC ED ROEHR SAFETY PRODUCTS ELDORADO NATIONAL - CALIFORNIA ELERT & ASSOCIATES EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES EMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ENERBASE ENERBASE ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENGINEERING MISC. VENDORS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY CONTROL INC ETHANOL PRODUCTS ETHANOL PRODUCTS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT CENTER EXPLORER POST # F/S MANUFACTURING INC FACTORY MOTOR PARTS FACTORY MOTOR PARTS FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY FARSTAD OIL CO FAST LANE CAR SERVICE FASTENAL COMPANY FASTENAL COMPANY FEDERAL EXPRESS FEDERAL EXPRESS FERGUSON WATERWORKS FIRE SAFETY USA, INC FIRE SAFETY USA, INC FIRESIDE OFFICE SOLUTIONS FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES, INC FIRST DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT FISHER SCIENTIFIC FOLVEN, CAROLINE FRED PRYOR SEMINARS FUNKE, LANDI FUSION AUTOMATION INC G & P COMMERCIAL SALES G & P COMMERCIAL SALES GAFFANEYS GAFFANEYS GAIA GALLS GALLS QUARTERMASTER GARBERG, TULLY GATES, BYRON GAULKE, JACE GCR TIRE CENTERS GENERAL SCRAP INC GENERAL TRADING GENERAL TRADING GERDAU AMERISTEEL GERDAU AMERISTEEL GFOA GOETTLE, SHANE C GOETTLE, SHANE C GOODMAN, DAVID GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT GOOSENECK IMPLEMENT GPC PROPERTIES GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC GRAND INTERNATIONAL GRAPHICS, LETTERING & TRIM GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC GRAVEL PRODUCTS, INC GREAT PLAINS TECHNICAL SERVICES GREENHECK, SUE HACH HAISCH, CATHIE & JUSTIN HALI BRITE, INC HARLEYS HARLEYS HARLOW'S BUS SALES INC HARVEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HARVEY COUNCIL OF THE ARTS HARVEY CVB HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS HEDAHL'S INC HEDAHL'S INC HEMPHILL, CINDY HENDERSHOT, SETH HENDERSHOT, SETH HEWLETT PACKARD COMPANY HOLIDAY INN-RIVERSIDE HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES HOME OF ECONOMY HOME OF ECONOMY HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT INFORMATION TODAY, INC INSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC INSPECTION REFUNDS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIES OF EMERGEN INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM IPMA-HR IWERX ADVERTISING JANET DEMARAIS SEAWORTH, PC JH MEDICAL SUPPLY K MART K MART KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON (BISMARCK) KADRMAS, LEE & JACKSON (BISMARCK) KALIX KANSAS STATE BANK KARL'S APPLIANCES KELLER PAVING AND LANDSCAPING KENMARE, CITY OF KEVIN'S PLUMBING & FORCED AIR KLUG, JOHN KULLY SUPPLY, INC KUSTOM ELECTRONICS INC LARSEN, CARLEEN LAUDENSCHLAGER, ADAM LAUDENSCHLAGER, ADAM LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC LEONARD, DANIEL LEXISNEXIS MATTHEW BENDER LOCATORS & SUPPLIES LOUCKS ASSOCIATES LOWES GARDEN CENTER LOWES PRINTING, INC LOWES PRINTING, INC M&T FIRE AND SAFETY INC M&T FIRE AND SAFETY INC MACS INC MACS INC

3 MADC MADDOCK EDC MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION MAIN ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURERS' NEWS, INC MARCO, INC MARKETPLACE FOODS MARTIN, COREY J MATERIAL TESTING MATTSON CONSTRUCTION MCLAY, WILL & TRISTA MDU MDU MEDTOX LABORATORIES MENARDS MENARDS MICROSOFT CORPORATION MIDSTATES WIRELESS, INC MINOT AUTO MINOT AUTO MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER MINOT AUTOMOTIVE CENTER MINOT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MINOT CITY AUDITOR MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING MINOT CONVENTION&VISITORS BUR MINOT DAILY NEWS MINOT DAILY NEWS MINOT ELECTRIC MINOT EMPLOYEE DONATIONS MINOT PAVING MINOT PAVING MINOT PLUMBING&HEATING CO INC MINOT RESTAURANT SUPPLY MINOT RESTAURANT SUPPLY MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY MINOT VETERINARY CLINIC MISCELLANEOUS A/R MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTER MOORE, MELANIE MOORE, MELANIE MOORE, NEIL MOTION INDUSTRIES MOTOROLA MUUS LUMBER MUUS LUMBER MVTL LABORATORIES MVTL LABORATORIES MWH AMERICAS, C/O HMJV A JOINT NADA APPRAISAL GUIDES NAPA AUTO PARTS NAPA AUTO PARTS NAPA VALLEY DEVELOPERS, LLC NATIONAL PAYMENT CORPORATION NBS CALIBRATIONS ND APPRAISAL BOARD ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ND DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION ND FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION ND INSURANCE RESERVE FUND ND ONE CALL, INC ND STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY ND STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY ND STATE WATER COMMISSION ND WATER & POLLUTION CONTROL CONF NELSON FORD NELSON, PAULETTE NELSON, PAULETTE NEOPOST USA NET TRANSCRIPTS NEWMAN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING NICOLAISEN, CLEO NIESS IMPRESSIONS NIESS IMPRESSIONS NORTH COUNTRY MERCANTILE NORTH DAKOTA PORT SERVICES NORTH PRAIRIE RURAL WATER NORTHERN BRAKE NORTHERN TESTING NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD NORTHWEST TIRE AND RETREAD NOYES, JOSHUA NYBAKKEN BODY SHOP ODNEY ADVERTISING OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE MAX OK AUTOMOTIVE OLSON & BURNS P.C OLSON, JASON OLSON'S TOWING OLSON'S TOWING OLYMPIC SALES INC ORANGE SAVINGS BANK OVERHEAD DOOR CO. OF MINOT PEOPLE FACTS, LLC PERSONNEL CONCEPTS PETCO PHYSIO-CONTROL CORP PITNEY BOWES INC POLICE VENDOR POLICE VENDOR POSSEN, LACEY PRAIRIE SUPPLY PRINGLE & HERIGSTAD, P.C PROCOLLECT PROTEK CHEMICAL PROVIDENT LIFE & ACC INS CO QUALITY BOOKS QUALITY LANDSCAPING RADAR SHOP RADISSON HOTEL BISMARCK RALPH'S PLUMBING RDO EQUIPMENT REAL TIME TRANSLATIONS, INC RECORD KEEPERS, LLC RECORDED BOOKS RELIANCE TELEPHONE REPUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM RHI SUPPLY ROBERTS, BOBBY ROGGENBUCK, CASSANDRA RUELLE, TYLER RUGBY CHAMBER RUGBY JDA SANITATION PRODUCTS SANITATION PRODUCTS SCHERR, JOSH SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE SCHOCKS SAFE AND LOCK SERVICE SCHRIOCK, KERRY SEARS SECURITY FENCE, INC SECURITY PLUS SELF, BREANN SHAW - LUNDQUIST ASSOCIATES, INC SHERWIN WILLIAMS SKYLINE PUBLISHING SNAP ON TOOLS SORENSON, JASON SOURIS VALLEY POLICE CANINE FOUND SOUTHEAST MUFFLER SRF CONSULTING GROUP SRT COMMUNICATIONS SRT COMMUNICATIONS STAAB, LEE STANDARD & POOR'S STANDARD SIGNS INC STANLEY EDC STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES INC STAPLES STAPLES STEIN'S INC STRANDBERG, DAN STRANDBERG, DAN STRATA CORPORATION SUBSURFACE, INC SUMMERS, DANA SUNDHEIM, JUSTIN SUNDRE SAND & GRAVEL, INC SUPERCIRCUITS SWANSTON EQUIPMENT COMPANY SWANSTON EQUIPMENT COMPANY TANEY ENGINEERING TASK FORCE TIPS, INC TAYLOR, MIKE TEAM ELECTRONICS TEAM ELECTRONICS TECTA AMERICA TENN CHILD SUPPORT TENN CHILD SUPPORT THOMAS NAGEL THOMSON REUTERS-WEST PAYMENT CENTER

4 THORSRUD SUPPLY CO., INC TODD FERM CONSTRUCTION LLC TOM'S BACKHOE SERVICE TONKAWATER TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY TRILLION AVIATION TRINITY HEALTH TRINITY MEDICAL GROUP TRUE VALUE MINOT TUFF TRUCKS U.S. POST MASTER U.S. POST OFFICE U.S. POST OFFICE ULINE ULRICKSON, PAUL UNIFORM CENTER UNIFORM CENTER UNITED MAILING SERVICE UNITED MAILING SERVICE UNITED RENTALS UNITED STATES TREASURY UNITED STATES TREASURY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMER UPS STORE # UPS STORE # USPS-HASLER VADELL JR., JUAN VALS CYCLERY VALS CYCLERY VERENDRYE ELECTRIC VERIZON VERIZON VESSCO, INC VISA VISA VORGITCH, CHRISTIAN WAGNER CONSTRUCTION WAGNER CONSTRUCTION WAL MART WARD COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORT REGISTRY WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORT REGISTRY WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WATER ACCOUNT REFUNDS WEBER, BRENT WEBER, BRENT WEBSOFT DEVELOPERS, INC WEGNER, SHAWN WEST OAKS ANIMAL HOSPITAL WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING WESTERN STEEL AND PLUMBING WESTLIE FORD WESTLIE FORD WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER WESTLIE TRUCK CENTER WHITE, MARC WILBUR-ELLIS CO WILK, KEVIN WILO USA LLC WINNELSON XCEL XCEL ZAMCHECK, ELAINE Total: $12,105, Charge these funds: AUDITORIUM/RECREATION $10, LIBRARY $3, GARBAGE COLLECTION $21, LANDFILL $30, WATER AND SEWER ACCOUNTING $6, WATER SUPPLY $61, REPLACEMENT $2, WATER DISTRIBUTION $37, SEWER $23, STORM SEWER MTCE $6, AIRPORT $15, CEMETERY $2, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION $4, PARKING AUTHORITY $ PENSION $3, TOTAL TRANSFERRED $231,603.44

5 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS FEDERAL TAX WITHHOLDING (MONTH OF APRIL) $ 306, ND STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT (MONTH OF APRIL) $ 6, CELLULAR (MONTH OF MAY) $ INSURANCE (MONTH OF MAY) $ 10, DEFERRED COMP (MONTH OF MAY) $ 20, VERENDRYE ELECTRIC (MONTH OF MAY) $ 26, BCBS (MONTH OF APRIL) $ 166, MASS MUTUAL $ 55, SALES TAX $ 0.00 STATE INCOME TAX $ 0.00 Motion seconded by Alderman Connole and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, APPROVAL OF PAYROLL MAY 17, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2015 APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council approve the payroll for the period of May 17 through June 13, 2015 in the amount of $1,740, Motion seconded by Alderman Connole and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. PUBLIC HEARING BUILDING RELOCATION AMY JENKINS SINGLE FAMILY HOME FROM ND ST SE TO 834 UNIVERSITY AVE W APPROVED The City Council held a public hearing to consider the request from Amy Jenkins to move a single family dwelling from S2S2SENE & N2N2NESE S also known as nd St SE to North Minot Addition S/D of block 14, lot 10 block 2 also known as 834 University Ave W under the following conditions: A $10,000 completion bond must be posted with the City of Minot prior to issuance of any permits for this work. Building permits for all proposed construction An approved foundation design in compliance with City of Minot building codes. The plumbing and electrical systems must be brought into compliance with current code requirements of the City of Minot. All work at the new location must be in compliance with the City of Minot building codes and zoning ordinances. Egress windows must be installed in the basement and all sleeping rooms. Smoke detectors must be installed in the basement, in each bedroom, and in areas immediately outside bedrooms. There must be fire resistive wall and door between the house and attached garage. The exterior of the structure must be one consistent color or scheme of colors and relocation. Applicant must obtain all necessary permits, and coordinate all relocation activities with public utilities and traffic authorities. The property must be provided with proper drainage, and must be landscaped in a manner similar to surrounding properties.

6 All work must begin within 30 days of issuance of moving and building permits and completed within ten months of start date and generally in accordance with the following schedule. 1. Foundation complete within two months. 2. Structure relocated within four months. 3. Work required for code compliance complete within six months. 4. All proposed construction and final clean up complete within ten months. 5. City of Minot Zoning Ordinance, Section 23-1 states that All off-street parking spaces and all driveways on private property leading to such parking areas shall be all-weather hard surface material. Acceptable surfacing materials include asphalt, concrete, brick, cement pavers or similar materials installed and maintained according to industry standards. Whereupon Alderman Lehner moved the public hearing be closed and the Council approve the request to move the single family dwelling from S2S2SENE & N2N2NESE S also known as nd St SE to North Minot Addition S/D of block 14, lot 10 block 2 also known as 834 University Ave W Motion seconded by Alderman Frey and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, SHANE GOETTLE NORTH DAKOTA 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Shane Goettle, Special Assistant City Attorney for Minot gave a presentation to Council on the outcome of the 2015 legislative session as it relates to funding for the City. He stated work was done behind the scenes by the Mayor, City Manager, and Finance Director with other oil impacted communities that resulted in $32 million in surge funding approval by the legislature. Mr. Goettle gave an overview of the four sources of funding being received by Minot. The source of the funds are: 1. Surge Funding 2. Gross Production Tax Distribution for Hub cities 3. Gross Production Tax Distribution for Political Subdivisions 4. Extraction Tax Distribution. He estimated biennium funding for Minot using NYMEX futures as of May 2015 with new oil and gas employment percentage of 13%: 1. Surge Bill- $32 million 2. GPT 1/5 Hub City- $9,750, GPT 4/5 Political Subdivision- $4,870, Extraction Tax Bucket Distribution- $1,080,132 Total Funding- $47,700,418 Mr. Goettle stated, Minot is also expected to be eligible for up to $40 million in water project funding. Other funding is in the form of property tax relief for residents through various distribution forms. MAYOR S REPORT Mayor Barney mentioned the morning meeting with Senator s Hoeven and Heitkamp, Congressman Cramer, Major General Wehr and Lt. Governor Wrigley, which provided the US Army Corps with an update on flood projects. He said Ryan Ackerman gave a very good presentation recapping issues prior to, during and after the 2011 flood. APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council approve the following Mayoral appointments: Board of Appeals Ron La Count reappointed with a term to expire June 30, 2020 Civil Service Commission Kolette McDonald to replace Gary Rabe with a term to expire June 2020 Heating Board Martin Wolf reappointed with a term to expire June 30, 2017

7 Floyd Hanson appointed to replace Ernest Malnaa with a term to expire June 30, 2015 Motion seconded by Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Jantzer, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager gave a brief overview of priorities for the City referencing the downtown parking structures, FEMA flood mapping and flood insurance and HUD Resiliency Phase II as critical issues that will be emphasized in the coming months. He stated the deadline for Phase II of the HUD Resiliency Competition is October 27, This part of the competition will require a lot of specificity to be successful. There is also a 30 day public notification requirement prior to the submission deadline. Mr. Staab briefly discussed current happenings in various departments including the Public Works Phase II Flood Information meeting which happened at Perkett School, the upcoming retirement of Capt. Strandberg in the Police Department and an aggressive revenue plan that is being reviewed for the 2016 Airport budget to support the operation of the new terminal. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No Report SUBDIVISION THE BLUFFS 4 TH ADDITION LOTS 1 & 2 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of The Bluffs Addition, Block 1, Lot 5 & 6 into 2 lots to be known as The Bluffs 4th Addition, Lots 1 & 2 for the purpose of a lot line adjustment to meet setbacks subject to the following conditions: 1. Sidewalks will be required. 2. The subject property is zoned R1 (Single Family) District. 3. The proposed subdivision is consistent with adjacent properties. 4. All proposed lots meet minimum R1 requirements and setbacks. This property is located at 3204 & th St SE. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, SUBDIVISION- THE BLUFFS 5 TH ADDITION LOTS 1 & 2 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of The Bluffs Addition, Block 1, Lots 50 & 51 into 2 lots to be known as The Bluffs 5th Addition, Lots 1 & 2, for the purpose of a lot line adjustment subject to the following conditions: 1. Sidewalks will be required. 2. The subject property is zoned R1 (Single Family) District. 3. The proposed subdivision is consistent with adjacent properties. 4. All proposed lots meet minimum R1 requirements and setbacks. This property is located at 1808 & 1812 Valley Bluffs Dr. SE. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey,

8 SUBDIVISION- CALIFORNIA RANCHOS 2 ND ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of Fireside I Condominium on Lot 10 Less E57, Block 7, California Ranchos into 2 lots to be known as California Ranchos 2nd Addition, Lots 1 & 2 subject to the following conditions: 1. The subject properties are zoned R4 (Planned Residential) District and is guided High Density Residential. 2. The proposed rezoning will create consistent zoning and land use for proposed lots. 3. Proposed use is consistent with adjacent properties. 4. Sidewalks will be required to be installed with new subdivision. This property is located at 2136 & th NW. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE 4977 REZONING CALIFORNIA RANCHOS 2 ND ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2 FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place ordinance 4977 on first reading to change the zone from R4 (Planned Residence) District to R3C (Townhouse Residence) District on proposed California Ranchos 2nd Addition, Lots 1 & 2. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4977 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none SUBDIVISION CENEX 4 TH ADDITION, LOTS 1-3 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of Minot First Addition, Lots 4-11, Block 31 into 3 lots to be known as Cenex 4th Addition, Lots 1-3 for the purpose of selling the property, subject to the following conditions: 1. The property is currently zoned M2 (Heavy Industrial) 2. Proposed M-1 zoning allows for continued utilization of existing light industrial uses that can function and be compatible in close proximity to downtown and C3 zoned parcels. 3. The property is guided Industrial. 4. Public Utility Fees will be required. 5. Sidewalks will be required to be brought up to City standards were not part of the downtown project. This property is located at 215 Central Ave E. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE NO REZONING CENEX 4 TH ADDITION, LOTS 1-3- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4978 on first reading to change the zone from M2 (Heavy Industrial) District to M1 (Light-Industrial) District on proposed Cenex 4th Addition, Lots 1-3. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously.

9 Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4978 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none SUBDIVISION- IRET 3 RD ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of Prairie Green 2nd Addition, Lot 1 Less South 100, Block 20 and IRET 1st Addition, Lot 1 into 2 lots to be known as IRET 3rd Addition, Lots 1 & 2 for the purpose of lot line adjustment for parking subject to the following conditions: 1. A C4 Plan Review and Approval will be needed but a detailed site plan will not be required since site is already developed. 2. The subject property is zoned C4, Planned Commercial Development. This property is located at th St SW & th Ave SW. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, SUBDIVISION NAOMI S ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of Lakeview Addition, the west 50 of Lot 4 and the North 50 of the East of Lot 4, Block 21 into 2 lots to be known as Naomi s Addition, Lots 1 & 2 subject to the following conditions: 1. Sidewalks will need to be brought up to code. 2. Subject property is zoned C1 (Limited Commercial). 3. Zone change would bring properties into compliance with current use and surrounding properties. 4. Granting of the variance can be done without substantial detriment to the public good and without impairing the general purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan. 5. Property rights enjoyed by neighbors. This property is located at 609 3rd St NE & 213 6th Ave NE Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE NO REZONING NAOMI S ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4979 on first reading to change the zone from C1 (Limited Commercial) District to RM (Medium Density) District on proposed Naomi s Addition, Lots 1 & 2. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4979 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none SUBDIVISION- OUTLOT 2 OF NE 1/4, SECTION APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of a portion of the West 200 of the North 233 of the NE ¼, Section into one lot to be known as Outlot 2 of NE ¼, Section for the purpose of building a sanitary lift station subject to the following conditions:

10 1. Subject is guided on as Industrial on future land use. 2. The proposed use would be in compliance with Comprehensive Plan as related to community facilities goals and policy. 3. Erosion Control practices will need to meet State of North Dakota requirements and approved by the City Engineer. This property is located on 86th St NE, approximately ½ mile south of 30th Ave NE. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE NO REZONING OUTLOT 2 OF NE 1/4, SECTION FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4980 on first reading to change the zone from AG (Agricultural) District to P (Public) District on proposed Outlot 2 of NE ¼, Section Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4980 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none SUBDIVISION- OUTLOT 9 OF THE SE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of a portion of the SE¼ NE¼, Section into 1 lot to be known as Outlot 9 of the SE ¼ NE ¼, Section for the purpose of creating a residential lot subject to the following conditions: 1. A rural septic sewer study will be required prior to issuance of any building permits, unless utilizing City sewer. 2. The subject property is zoned AG. 3. Proposed subdivision and zone change meets minimum requirements of a RA zoning district. This property is located on 86th St NE, approximately ½ mile south of 30th Ave NE. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE NO REZONING OUTLOT 9 OF SE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4981 on first reading to change the zone from AG (Agricultural) District to RA (Agricultural Residential) District on proposed Outlot 9 of the SE ¼ NE ¼, Section Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4981 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none

11 SUBDIVISION- OUTLOT 10 OF THE SE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the subdivision of a portion of the SE¼ NE¼, Section into 1 lot to be known as Outlot 9 of the SE ¼ NE ¼, Section for the purpose of creating a residential lot subject to the following conditions: 1. A rural septic sewer study will be required prior to issuance of any building permits, unless utilizing City sewer. 2. The subject property is zoned AG. 3. Proposed subdivision and zone change meets minimum requirements of a RA zoning district. This property is located on 86th St NE, approximately ½ mile south of 30th Ave NE. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE NO REZONING OUTLOT 10 OF SE ¼ NE ¼ SECTION FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4982 on first reading to change the zone from AG (Agricultural) District to RA (Agricultural Residential) District on proposed Outlot 10 of the SE ¼ NE ¼, Section Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4982 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none SUBDIVISION- STRUBE ADDITION, LOTS 1-3 APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve a subdivision of an unplatted portion SWSE Less W330.69, Section and Meadowbrook Estates 2nd Addition, Block 5, Lots 6 & 7 into 3 lots to be known as Strube Addition, Lots 1-3 for the purpose of selling homestead and acreage separately subject to the following conditions: 1. Public land Dedication will be required. 2. Subject property is zoned AG (Agricultural) District. 3. The proposed request meets minimum RA subdivision and zone change. This property is located at th St SE. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, ORDINANCE NO AMENDING MINOT ZONING CODE OF ORDINANCES- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4993 on first reading to authorize amendments including numerous revisions and updates to the Minot Zoning Code of Ordinances. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4993 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none

12 SUBDIVISION- SCHALL ADDITION, LOTS 1 & 2 HELD Alderman Seymour moved the City Council hold the item regarding the subdivision of Beaver Creek Estates, Block 3, Lot 5 and Outlot 4 of Section into 2 lots to be known as Schall Addition, Lots 1 & 2 for the purpose of a lot line adjustment, for one month. Motion seconded by Alderman Shomento and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, FINAL PAYMENTS APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the following requests for final payment: a. Wagner Construction in the amount of $47, for Paving District 484 (3758) b. Keller Paving and Landscaping in the amount of $308, for Paving District 481 (3762) c. Bechtold Paving in the amount of $72, for 36 th Ave SW (3858) d. Keller Paving in the amount of $72, for Paving District 473 (3596) ORDINANCE NO BUDGET AMENDMENT- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance No on first reading to authorize a budget amendment to transfer $12, from Sales Tax Major Projects for the BNSF Quiet Zone project. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4983 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST BNSF QUIET ZONE PROJECT (3441) APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the final pay request in the amount of $3, to Rolac Contracting, Inc. for the BNSF Quiet Zone Project (3441). UPGRADE TO LIBRARY TELEPHONE SYSTEM APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve an upgrade to the Library s existing telephone system. ORDINANCE NO UPGRADE TO LIBRARY TELEPHONE SYSTEM- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4984 on first reading to authorize a budget amendment to transfer $9, from the Sales Tax Capital Improvement Account to the Operational Supplies Account in order to upgrade the existing telephone system at the Minot Library. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously.

13 Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4984 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS- LIBRARY S HAZARDOUS MITIGATION PROJECT (LIB016) APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the request for additional funds to account for the City s 15% match for the Library s Hazardous Mitigation Project (LIB016). ORDINANCE NO HAZARDOUS MITIGATION PROJECT MATCHING FUNDS- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4985 on first reading to authorize a budget amendment to transfer $3,711 from the Sales Tax Improvements to the Hazardous Mitigation project (LIB016). Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance4985 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Jantzer, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. AWARD OF BID JUNK CAR TOWING CONTRACT APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council award the junk car towing contract to the lowest bidder, Busy Bee Towing, in the amount of $85.00 per car towed and $0.48 per day storage and further authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. CITY OF MINOT ENGINEERING COMPENSATION POLICY APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the Engineering Compensation Policy and allow city staff to use the policy to negotiate engineering service contracts. RESOLUTION NO AUDITOR BOND APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve Resolution No to establish the bond of the City Auditor at an amount at least equal to twenty-five percent of the average amount of money that has been subject to the auditor s control during the year or the sum of $250,000, whichever is least per North Dakota Century Code ; and further authorize the Mayor to sign any necessary documentation.

14 WAIVER FOR FORGIVENESS OF PROMISSORY NOTE FOR JEREMY S. PAYNE, 1714 WEST CENTRAL AVE CDBG-DR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council authorize a waiver of the forgivable promissory note for reconstruction under the CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation Program for the property owned by Jeremy S. Payne. TRANSFER OF K-9 SAIBER APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the proposed Sale of Saiber and Waiver of Liability Agreement and direct the Mayor to sign said agreement. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEWER CONNECTION FEES FROM OUTLOT 13 DEVELOPMENT (3827) APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the request to establish connection fees in the amount of $15,775.25/lot for Thompsons s 8th Addition Lots 1-6 and Outlot 8 and Outlot 12 S1-T154-R83. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY PLATFORM APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council declare the 1976 Platform surplus property and authorize the Fire Chief to call for bids on the vehicle. ORDINANCE NO TH AVE NW AND 16 TH ST NW 4-WAY STOP- FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance 4986, on first reading to add 30th Ave NW and 16th St NW intersection to the list of stop controlled intersections in the City of Minot Code of Ordinances. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council pass Ordinance 4986 on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. CITY ASSET TRANSFER TO PARK DISTRICT SANITATION TRUCK AND PACKER APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council authorize the transfer of a 1999 Sterling Sanitation Truck to the Park District to help with their operations instead of being sold at auction.

15 SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY 4 7 TH ST NW APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council declare 4 7th Street NW surplus property; authorize the Finance Director to sell the property to Mr. David Thiel contingent upon his sale to the city of his property; and further authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documentation. ORDINANCE NO AMENDING THE 2015 ANNUAL BUDGET INCREASE SALES TAX SECOND PENNY INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENTIURES TERMINAL FURNITURE TRANSFER FUNDS FROM SECOND PENNY INFRASTRUCTURE CASH RESERVES SECOND READING - APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council place Ordinance No on second reading amending the 2015 Annual Budget to increase the Sales Tax Second Penny Infrastructure expenditures for the terminal furniture and transfer funds from second penny infrastructure cash reserves. Motion seconded by Alderman Olson and carried unanimously. Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council pass Ordinance No on second reading, seconded by Alderman Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none ADOPT THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION (EMINENT DOMAIN) APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve the amended policies and procedures related to property acquisitions, voluntary and involuntary, buyouts, and eminent domain. HUD RESILIENCY COMPETITION PHASE II- SCOPE AND CONTRACT APPROVED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council approve staff to hire a consultant(s) to aid in the application process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Disaster Resilience Competition and further authorize the Mayor to sign the necessary documentation. PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF THE TOURIST PROMOTION TAXES CITY OF MINOT CODE OF ORDINANCES DENIED Alderman Frantsvog moved the City Council deny the reallocation of the Tourist Promotion Tax Section 28 ½ Article II. Motion seconded by Alderman Lehner. Alderman Connole explained the reason for this request by stating All Seasons has received a great deal from the lodging and hospitality tax. His main criticism is the facility does not market any of its events. This is done by and paid for by Visit Minot. Renae Korslien, the manager of ND State Fair and All Seasons Arena, stated All Seasons Arena is advertised and marketed with State Fair Funds. The facility has received an increased amount in taxes over years which has allowed for the HVAC and lighting to be replaced and will provide needed dollars to repair the roof and the entire facility. She concluded that if the facility loses the hotel tax the Arena will lose homegrown events and people who pay the tax.

16 David Reiten of th Ave SE, appeared before the Council, representing the Norsk Hostfest and KX Sports Shows which are the largest events held at the All Seasons Arena. He emphasized the need to have a first class facility to attract entertainment. He stated Minot is in competition with Bismarck Event Center which has been upgraded. John Fjeldahl of rural Berthold, Chairman of the All Seasons Arena Board, stated All Seasons also has funds that come from the County. He said there is a need to update the facility to bring in new attractions. Karen Krebsbach of th St NW, explained that it is good for the state to see the City and County contribute to the state fair property. This facility is important to the many who participate in the fair from around the state. She said the State Fair brings people to stay in hotels for a 9 day stretch and Hostfest for 5 days. Whereupon a vote was taken on the on the above motion by Frantsvog, seconded by Lehner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Berg, Connole, Frantsvog, Frey, Hatlelid, Hedberg, Jantzer, Lehner, Olson, Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. ORDINANCE NO AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 23-34; ADDITION OF AND MARIJUANA ORDINANCE APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council place Ordinance No on first reading, amending Section 23-34; and adding Sections and , relating to marijuana possession thereby updating and becoming current with state law. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council pass Ordinance No on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none NDDOT TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council ratify the application by the Minot Police Department and authorize acceptance if awarded the NDDOT Traffic Safety Enforcement Grant. ORDINANCE NO ST AVE NW PARKING RESTRICTION FROM 8 TH ST TO 12 TH ST NW FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council place Ordinance No on first reading, restricting parking on 21 st Ave NW between 8 th St NW and 12 th St NW. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council pass Ordinance No on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. ORDINANCE NO ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FIRST READING APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council place Ordinance No on first reading, amending Section to Division 11(Sexually Oriented Business) of Article III (Specific Businesses and Occupations) of Chapter 18 (Licenses and Business Regulations) of the City of Minot Code of Ordinances) Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously.

17 Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council pass Ordinance No on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. RESOLUTION NO FILL THE BOOT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS BY MDA FOR THE FILL THE BOOT CAMPAIGN FOR THE MINOT FIRE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council adopt Resolution No in support of the efforts by MDA for the Fill the Boot Campaign for the Minot Fire Department and further authorize the Mayor to sign the Resolution. AWARD BID FOR PUBLIC WORKS, SHOP, STREET BUILDING EXPANSION (3884, ) APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council award the bid for the Public Works, Shop, Street Building Expansion (3884, ), to Rolac Contracting in the Amount of $2,831,200 for the base bid and alternate #4 welding room expansion and also that an additional $250,000 be made accessible if needed from second penny sales tax infrastructure, should unforeseen circumstances require this funding be needed. REJECT BID FOR WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT BUILDING EXPANSION (4060) APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council reject all bids for the Water, Sewer Department Building Expansion (4060) and authorize the Public Works Director to re-advertise and re-bid this project at a later date. ORDINANCE NO AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF CMCO RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AND FEE SCHEDULE APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council place Ordinance No on first reading, amending Chapter 15 of the CMCO relating to international fuel gas code and fee schedule. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer and carried unanimously. Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council pass Ordinance No on first reading. Motion seconded by Alderman Jantzer Pankow, Schuler, Seymour, Shomento. nays: none. REQUEST TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE 2015 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE AN MOU WITH WARD COUNTY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF SAID GRANT APPROVED Alderman Hatlelid moved the City Council ratify the application by the Minot Police Department and authorize acceptance if awarded the 2015 Byrne JAG grant.