PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA May 5, 2014

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1 1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA The city council of the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota met in the council chambers in City Hall on Monday, at the hour of 5:30 o clock p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, Vein - 6; absent: Council Member Gershman. Mayor Brown announced that anyone wishing to speak to any item may do so by being recognized prior to a vote being taken on the matter, and that the meeting is being televised. Council members led the audience in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Brown commented on various items during the past week and upcoming events: This is Spring Cleanup Week - follow regular refuse schedule to get your goods out to the collection area on your regular trash pickup day if any questions, please call us at 311 Kicked off the Spring Cleanup with the annual electronic recycling event this past Saturday, picked up about 2 semi truck loads full of electronics that will be recycled instead of landfilled. Thanks to the Spring Cleanup Teams for a job well done every year. Police Memorial Week is May 11-17, 2014 and Police Memorial Day is May 15 - hope community will join in recognizing these important events and ultimate sacrifices members of our nation s police force have made and stand ready to make day in and day out. Proclamation relating to National Police Week was read. This was the 10 th Anniversary of the Big Event, thousands of students helped our community - great reminder of wonderful things UND students bring to Grand Forks. Employee recognition for City Clerk Alice Fontaine, yesterday she reached the 50-year mark with the City- congratulations and thank you. OPERATIONS STOLEN YOUTH AWARD Chief Kirby introduced Christopher Myers, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota, that he is here to recognize Grand Forks Police Department Detective Mike Jennings Operations Stolen Youth was a joint local state and federal investigation into the synthetics drugs related death of two individuals in the Grand Forks area in Mr. Myers stated it was his privilege to recognize one of your employees, Detective Mike Jennings who was one of the lead agents in Operations Stolen Youth. That in June of 2012, two young members of the community died from overdose of a synthetic drug; and Detective Jennings along with the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force and Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies acted quickly did an unbelievable job in marshalling this case forward for these victims. Within days his office along with Peter Welte s Office and other members of the state, federal and local law enforcement met and the investigation was kicked off. What is amazing about this particular case and the work that these people did as a team, were able to dismantle what turned out to be an international drug trafficking organization centered out of Houston, TX where a man named Charles Carlton set up an internet business selling an enormous amount of various types of synthetic substances flooding the market in the entire U.S, these folks in Grand Forks were able to target, not only local drug traffickers, but the sources of supply in the U.S. and elsewhere, ultimately bringing to justice Charles Carlton and the members of Motion Resources

2 2 Company, which was name of the company in Houston that was selling this poison, and dismantled this organization within two months, and recognized Detective Jennings tonight for his role in Operation Stolen Youth. On behalf of the U.S. Attorney s Office for the District of ND are presenting Detective Jennings with an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Award for public service, that this case exemplifies public service going above and beyond the call of duty, and thanked him for his efforts. Mayor Brown congratulated Detective Jennings on behalf of grateful community. FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION Chief O Neill recognizes a member of the public, Ryan Nelson, a University student, who risked his own life to give his roommate and good friend every chance of survival. Dr. Asst. President at UND, stated on behalf of President Kelly it s a bitter sweet time as lost one of our students Matt Heisler and thanked Ryan for his courage and his bravery and what he did to help Matt get out of the house that night - are grateful for students like Ryan who go above and beyond and take their own life in their hands to help one of their friends, are very sad and miss Matt Heisler and condolences are with his family. Mayor Brown stated in January 2003 the Grand Forks Fire Department and the City of Grand Forks voted to recognize individuals or organizations that by their reference have assisted protection or safety of the general public and their property the award, the Community Fire Shield, shall be presented to whomever displays such actions and does so in a belief that we will all benefit from citizens protecting citizens. On March 16, 2014 at approx hours Ryan Nelson arrived at his home to discover a fire which filled his residence with heavy smoke with his roommate to be inside the home. Ryan disregarded danger, entered the home two times in order to find and remove his roommate before beginning CPR. This selfless act gave his friend the best possible chance of survival and for this heroic action the Grand Forks Fire Department recognizes Ryan Nelson with the Community Fire Shield award. Ryan Nelson stated he was honored to be nominated for this award, and is accepting this award on behalf of his good friend Matt Heisler, that Matt was a donor and now has changed the lives of many people - not just people receiving a donation that are affected but also the family of those who are giving bringing hope into lives of many. He strongly urged if you haven t done this already to go down to the DMV and change to a donor. PSAP/911 DEPARTMENT UPDATE Becky Ault, Public Safety Answering Point Director, updated the city council on activities of PSAP/911 Center along with presentation of the 2013 Annual Report. HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE APPLICATION BY TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS GROUP, INC. FOR FIVE YEAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION The city auditor reported that pursuant to the provisions of Section of the North Dakota Century Code, notice had been given to the public that the city council would meet this evening to consider the application of Production Specialties Corporation dba PS Doors, 1150 South 48 th Street, for a five-year declining property tax exemption of the property taxes to the proposed 40 x 40 addition to the existing

3 3 facility at this location on Lot 5, Block 1, Industrial Subdivision to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, which the applicant will use in the operation of his business and further that no protests or grievances had been filed with her office. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Council Member Sande and seconded by Council Member Vein that the City of Grand Forks grant the request for an abatement of the real property taxes to be levied and assessed against the Production Specialties Corporation project for a period of five years on a declining exemption on the proposed addition: 100% for the first year, 80% for the second year; 60% for the third year, 40% for the fourth year and 20% for the fifth year. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Members Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, Vein 5; voting nay : Council Member Bjerke 1. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried. DETERMINE INSUFFICIENCY OF PROTEST ON PAVING DISTRICT NO. 667, PROJECT NO The city auditor reported that the period for filing protests on the resolution of necessity for the improvements in and for Paving District No. 667, Project No. 7063, construction of paving on South 15 th Street from 200 ft. north of 36 th Avenue South to 40 th Avenue South and 36th Avenue South from South 15 th Street west 250 feet, had expired on April 24, 2014, and that no written protests had been received.. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing, there were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Council Member Weber introduced the following resolution as to protests which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Council Member Vein that we find and determine an insufficiency of protest against Paving District No. 667, Project No. 7063, as no protests were filed, and further that the resolution be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative. APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX EMPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES The staff report from city assessor relating to applications for property tax exemption of improvements to residential and commercial buildings as listed: 1815 Chestnut Street, th Avenue South and 5000 DeMers Avenue; with recommendation to grant property tax exemption of increased value due to remodeling or renovation of the properties listed for five (5) years. recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative. APPROVE CHANGE IN ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR PRIMARY ELECTION ON JUNE 10, 2014

4 4 The staff report from the finance department relating to change of inspector at UND Wellness Center for June 10, 2014 election, with recommendation to approve the replacement inspector at UND Wellness Center, Ward 2, Precincts 1 and 2. recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The staff report from Mayor Brown relating to appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, with recommendation to reappoint Bill Hutchison and Jim Galloway each for another five-year term. recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GREATER GRAND FORKS SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION, INC. The staff report from the finance department relating to renewal of lease agreement with Greater Grand Forks Senior Citizens Association, Inc., th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201, with recommendation to approve lease agreement for a 3-year term expiring on June 30, recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative. ACCEPT APPLICATION BY PS DOORS FOR FIVE-YEAR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ON BUILDING EXPANSION, AND ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING A staff report from the city assessor relating to establish publish hearing date on application for property tax incentives for new or expanding business pursuant to NDCC Chapter (Expanding Business) by PS Doors located at 1150 South 48 th Street, Grand Forks, ND, with recommendation to establish June 2, 2014 as possible public hearing date. It was moved by Council Member Sande and seconded by Council Member Weber to set June 2, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. as the date and time of the public hearing to hear any comments or testimony in favor of and/or in opposition to the granting of the tax incentives. Carried 6 votes affirmative. APPROVE APPLICATIONs FOR ABATEMENT OF 2013 TAXES ON SPECIFIC PROPERTIES The staff report from the city assessor relating to application for abatement and settlement of 2013 real estate taxes of the following properties: Grand Forks Homes, Inc., Cherry Heights, 110 Cherry Street; Grand Forks Homes, Inc., LaGrave Place, th Avenue South; Grand Forks Homes, Inc., Oak Manor, th Avenue South; Faith & Hope, LP, th Avenue South; Homestead Place, th Avenue South; MDI Limited Partnership #35, c/o Riverside Manor, LLC, 813 Lewis Boulevard; and GFH

5 5 Supportive Housing, LLC, th Avenue North; with recommendation that applications be approved as provided under NDCC (43) and establish March 15 of each year as the due date for the payment in lieu of tax by the project owners, recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative. AWARD BIDS FOR PROJECT No. 6736, ROUNDABOUT INTERSECTION 24 TH AVENUE S. AND S. 34 TH STREET, FEDERAL PROJECT NO. SU-6-986(107)111 The staff report from the engineering department relating to bids for Project No. 6736, Roundabout, intersection of 24 th Avenue South and South 34 th Street, Federal Project No. SU-6-986(107)111, with recommendation to award contract t low bidder, Strata Corporation in the amount of $539, for this project, contingent on NDDOT concurrence. recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative. RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATES OF TOTAL COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, PAVING PROJECT NO. 7063, DISTRICT NO. 667 The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on April 21, 2014 for Paving Project No. 7063, District No. 667, paving for South 15 th street (36 th to 40 th Avenue South) and 36 th avenue South (end of pavement to South 15 th Street), indicating that Opp Construction, Inc. was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $596,089.00: Document No Bid Tabulation. The city engineer s estimate of total cost for Project No. 7063, District No. 667, in the amount of $739,152.00, was presented and read. The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No. 7063, District No. 667, paving for South 15 th Street (36 th to 40 th avenue South) and 36trh Avenue South (end of pavement to South 15 th Street), with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Opp Construction, LLC in the amount of $596, for this project. recommendation be approved and the resolution awarding the contract to Opp Construction, LLC was presented and read: Document No Resolution. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Member Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, Vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded. AWARD BIDS, PROJECT NO. 7113, 2014 CDBG SIDEWALKS

6 6 The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No , 2014 CDBG Sidewalks, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Tony Anderson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $166, for construction of this project. recommendation be approved. Upon call for the question and upon voice vote, the motion carried 6 votes affirmative. APPROVE 2014 SIDEWALK LOCATION LIST, PROJECT NO. 7114, 2014 CITY SIDEWALKS The staff report from the engineering department relating to Sidewalk Location List #1 for Project No.7114, 2014 City Sidewalks, with recommendation to approve Sidewalk Location List #1 for 2014 City Sidewalks. recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative. RECEIVE TABULATION OF BIDS, ESTIMATES OF TOTAL COST AND AWARD CONTRACT, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 7147, DISTRICT NO The city auditor presented and read tabulation of bids which had been received and opened on April 21, 2014 for Watermain Project No. 7147, District No. 314, watermain on Shadyridge Court, indicating that Molstad Excavating, Inc. was the low bidder based upon their bid in the amount of $393,835.00: Document No Bid Tabulation. The city engineer s estimate of total cost for Project No. 7147, District no. 314, in the amount of $488,355.00, was presented and read. The staff report from the engineering department relating to consideration of bids for Project No. 7147, District No. 314, watermain on Shadyridge Court, with recommendation to award contract to low bidder, Molstad Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $393, recommendation be approved and the resolution awarding the contract to Molstad Excavating, Inc. was presented and read: Document No Resolution. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Member Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, Vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the resolution adopted and the contract awarded. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, SEWER PROJECT NO. 7152, DISTRICT NO. 501 The city engineer s estimate of total cost of the construction of sanitary sewer for Columbia Park 33 rd Resubdivision (South 26 th Street and Diamond Drive), with recommendation to approve plans and specifications and revised engineering report for Project No. 7152, District No. 501, for this project.

7 7 The city auditor presented and read the revised engineer s report on Sewer Project No. 7152, District No. 501: Document No Report Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the revised engineering report be approved and resolution approving the plans and specifications be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative. ADOPT RESOLUTIONAPPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 7153, DISRICT NO. 317 The city engineer s estimate of total cost of the construction of watermain for Columbia Park 33 rd Resubdivision (South 26 th Street and Diamond Drive), with recommendation to approve plans and specifications and revised engineering report for Project No. 7153, District No. 317, for this project. The city auditor presented and read the revised engineer s report on Watermain Project No. 7153, District No. 317: Document No Report Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the revised engineering report be approved and resolution approving the plans and specifications be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 7154, DISTRICT NO. 502 The city engineer s estimate of total cost of the construction of storm sewer for Columbia Park 33 rd Resubdivision (South 26 th Street and Diamond Drive), with recommendation to approve plans and specifications and revised engineering report for Project No. 7154, District No. 502, for this project. The city auditor presented and read the revised engineer s report on Sewer Project No. 7154, District No. 502: Document No Report Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the revised engineering report be approved and resolution approving the plans and specifications be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative. ADOPT RESOLUTION CEREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT

8 8 DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER S REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 7182, DISTRICT NO. 316 The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 7182, District No. 316, watermain for North 36 th Street (end of paving to 20 th Avenue North), with recommendation to create the assessment district, approve engineer s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications, and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. The city auditor presented and read the engineer s report on Watermain Project No. 7182, District No. 316: Document No Report. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer s report and the resolution to prepare plans and specifications for Watermain Project No. 7182, District No. 316, be approved and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Member Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted. ADOPT RESOLUTION CEREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER S REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 7183, DISTRICT NO. 499 The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 7183, District No. 499, storm sewer for North 36 th Street (end of paving to 20 th Avenue North), with recommendation to create the assessment district, approve engineer s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications, and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. The city auditor presented and read the engineer s report on Storm Sewer Project No. 7183, District No. 499: Document No Report. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution.

9 9 recommendation be approved and that the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer s report and the resolution to prepare plans and specifications for Storm Sewer Project No. 7183, District No. 499, be approved and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Member Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted. ADOPT RESOLUTION CREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER S REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAVING PROJECT NO. 7185, DISTRICT NO. 669 The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 7185, District No. 660, paving for North 36 th Street (end of paving to 20 th Avenue North), with recommendation to create the assessment district, approve engineer s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications, and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. The city auditor presented and read the engineer s report on Paving Project No. 7185, District No. 669: Document No Report. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution of necessity, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer s report and the resolution to prepare plans and specifications for Paving Project No. 7185, District No. 669, be approved and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Member Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, STORMWATER PROJECT NO. 7215, DISTRICT NO. 504 The city engineer s estimate of total cost of the construction of stormwater pond in Columbia Park 33 rd Resubdivision in the amount of $, was presented and read. The staff report from the engineering department relating to plans and specifications for Project No. 7215, District No. 504, stormwater pond for Columbia Park 33 rd Resubdivision, with recommendation to approve plans and specifications and revised engineer s report for this project, and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project..

10 10 The city auditor presented and read the revised engineer s report on Project No. 7215, District no. 504: Document No Report. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the revised engineering report be approved and resolution approving the plans and specifications be adopted. Carried 6 votes affirmative. ADOPT RESOLUTION CEREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER S REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATERMAIN PROJECT NO. 7226, DISTRICT NO. 318 The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 7226, District No. 318, watermain for 48th Avenue South (South 11 th Street to South Washington Street), with recommendation to create the assessment district, approve engineer s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and direct engineering department to prepare plans and specifications, and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. The city auditor presented and read the engineer s report on Watermain Project No. 7226, District No. 318: Document No Report. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer s report and the resolution to prepare plans and specifications for Watermain Project No. 7226, District No. 318, be approved and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Members Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, Vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted. ADOPT RESOLUTION CEREATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, ACCEPT ENGINEER S REPORT AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 7227, DISTRICT NO. 506 The staff report from the engineering department relating to creating special assessment district for Project No. 7227, District No. 506, storm sewer for 48 th Avenue South (South 11 th Street to South Washington Street), with recommendation to create the assessment district, approve engineer s report, including estimate of cost, an assessment district map, and direct engineering department to prepare plans

11 11 and specifications, and advertise for construction bids, and that we declare intent to sell bonds to finance these improvements. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution creating the assessment district, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. The city auditor presented and read the engineer s report on Storm Sewer Project No. 7227, District No. 506: Document No Report. Council Member Sande introduced the following resolution to prepare plans and specifications, which was presented and read: Document No Resolution. recommendation be approved and that the resolution creating the special assessment district, the engineer s report and the resolution to prepare plans and specifications for Storm Sewer Project No. 7227, District No. 506, be approved and adopted. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Member Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the report and resolutions adopted. APPROVE NO TILL GARDEN PROJECT AT KANNOWSKI PARK The staff report from public works relating to No Till Garden Project at Kannowski Park, with recommendation to approve Grand Forks County Soil Conservation District and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service to plant a demonstration No Till Garden at Kannowski Park. recommendation be approved. Carried 6 votes affirmative. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The following informational items were presented to council for review: Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of January 31, 2014 Human Resources Quarterly Staff Report ending March 31, 2014 Portfolio Management/Summary for period ending April 30, CITIZEN REQUESTS Ray Dohman, citizen, made comments relative to former crimes committed in the city, and his contention that government agencies sponsoring drugs to create criminals through computer offering of sexual activities, etc., and questioning concern. APPROVE BILL LISTING AND ESTIMATE SUMMARY Vendor Payment Listing No , dated May 1, 2014, totaling $1,218,105.01, and Estimate Summary dated April 30, 2014 in the amount of $282,300.17, were presented and read.

12 12 se bills and estimates be allowed and that the city auditor be authorized to issue warrants in payment of the same. Upon roll call the following voted aye : Council Members Bjerke, Grandstrand, Weber, Christensen, Sande, Vein 6; voting nay : none. Mayor Brown declared the motion carried and the bills ordered paid. APPROVE MINUTES, APRIL 21, 2014 Typewritten copies of the minutes of the city council held on Monday, April 21, 2014 were presented and read. It was moved by Council M<ember Bjerke and seconded by Council Member Weber that the minutes be approved as read. Carried 6 votes affirmative. ADJOURN It was moved by Council Member Weber and seconded by Council Member Sande Carried 6 votes affirmative. that we adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Maureen Storstad City Auditor Approved: Michael R. Brown, Mayor