Legal Notices 3-25
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Bids for the design of the new joint
Crosby Rural Fire Protection District
and Divide County Ambulance Dis-
trict Fire and EMS Hall:
The work will include designing a
new Fire and EMS Hall located
within the city limits of Crosby, North
Dakota.
Bids must be received no later than
5 p.m., April 1, 2021. Mailed bids
must be sent to Crosby Rural Fire
Proctection District Architect Bids,
P.O.Box 84, Crosby, ND, 58730.
1. The bids will be opened at the
Crosby Rural Fire Protection District
above the Crosby City Hall on April
1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
2. That each bid must be accompa-
nied by a separate envelope con-
taining the contractor’s license and
bid security. The bid security must
be in a sum equal to five percent of
the full amount of the bid and must
be in the form of a bidder’s bond. A
bidder’s bond must be executed by
the bidder as principal and by a
surety, conditioned that if the
principal’s bid is accepted and the
contract awarded to the principal,
the principal, within ten days after
notice of the award, shall execute a
contract in accordance with the
terms of the bid and the bid bond
and any condition of the governing
body. A countersignature of a bid
bond is not required under this sec-
tion. If a successful bidder does not
execute a contract within the ten
days allowed, the bidder’s bond
must be forfeited to the governing
body and the project awarded to the
next lowest responsible bidder.
3. That a bidder, except a bidder on
a municipal, rural, and industrial wa-
ter supply project using funds pro-
vided under Public Law No. 99-294
[100 Stat. 426; 43 U.S.C. 390a],
must be licensed for the full amount
of the bid as required by section
43-07-12. For projects using funds
provided under Public Law No.
99-294 [100 Stat. 426; 43 U.S.C.
390a], the advertisement must state
that, unless a bidder obtains a
contractor’s license for the full
amount of its bid within twenty days
after it is determined the bidder is
the lowest responsible bidder, the
bid must be rejected and the con-
tract awarded to the next lowest
responsible bidder
4. That no bid may be read or con-
sidered if the bid does not fully com-
ply with the requirements of section
48-01.2 of the North Dakota Century
Code and that any deficient bid sub-
mitted must be resealed and re-
turned to the bidder immediately.
5. That the governing body reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
and rebid the project until a satis-
factory bid is received.
6. This project is a time sensitive
project and therefore will require a
projected completion date. The
Crosby Rural Fire Protection District
would like this project to be complet-
ed by November 30, 2021.
7.The bidder will also be required to
provide proof of insurance.
(March 19-20-22-23-24-25-26-
27-29-30-31; April 1, 2021)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2021 Structure Demolition and
Site Restoration Project
No. 3755.18
The City of Minot, through the use of
State of North Dakota funds, Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Community
Development Block Grant Disaster
Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, and
Department of Housing and Urban
Development National Disaster
Resilience (NDR) funds, purchased
houses that were inundated during
the 2011 Souris River Flood and is
now seeking a Contractor to demol-
ish structures at approximately 30
properties. Basement excavation
and site restoration will also be com-
pleted.
The City of Minot invites the public
to bid upon the following project:
2021 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION
AND SITE RESTORATION
PROJECT No. 3755.18
The City Council City of Minot
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids and to award the contract as it
deems to be in the best interest of
the City of Minot. Each bidder must
provide a bid bond in the amount of
5% of the bid and contractor’s
license, which are to be included in
a separate envelope attached to the
outside of the bid. Each bidder must
include a copy of their North Dakota
Waste Hauler’s Permit (MSW), and
their Hazardous Waste Disposal
Plan WITH their bid. It should also
be noted that any addendums that
may be issued prior to bid opening
must be acknowledged on the out-
side of the bid envelope.
The successful, responsible Bidder
will be required to sign the Contract
and furnish the appropriate perfor-
mance and payment bonds in the
amount of the total bid, and in accor-
dance with, the State of North Dako-
ta. The bond is required in order to
secure the performance obligations
of the Contractor. The Contract will
not be executed, nor will work begin,
should the successful Bidder fail to
furnish the performance and pay-
ment bonds required. This Contract
shall be subject to liquidated dam-
ages as stated in the bidding docu-
ments, which will be charged against
the contractor for each day past the
completion date stated in the Con-
tract or as amended by change ord-
er.
Bidding documents for the project
may be viewed at the CDM Smith
Disaster Recovery Office or Minot’s
Builder’s Exchange. Bidding docu-
ments may be obtained at the CDM
Smith Disaster Recovery Office lo-
cated at the Arrowhead Mall, 1600
2nd Ave SW, Suite 27, Minot, North
Dakota. Bid proposals must be sub-
mitted on the forms provided.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference
will be held at the City Hall located
at 515 2nd Ave SW, Minot, North
Dakota at 10:00 A.M. (CST) on April
2, 2021 to discuss the bidding docu-
ments.
Sealed bids will be received up to
the hour of 10:00 A.M. (CST) on
April 8, 2021, at the City Hall. All
bids will be opened at 10:00 A.M. on
the same day.
The project is being funded, in part,
with CDBG-DR funds. Therefore, the
Bidder will be required to comply
with all Federal, State, and Local re-
gulations. These requirements in-
clude compliance with Section 3 em-
ployment plan, and the Contractor
must ensure that employees and ap-
plicants for employment are not
discriminated against because of
their race, color, religion, sex or na-
tional origin. The City of Minot
reserves the right to determine the
lowest responsible and eligible
bidder, to waive irregularities, and to
reject any or all bids.
The City of Minot strongly en-
courages maximum participation in
all bids by qualified Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises (DBEs),
Minority Business Enterprises
(MBEs), and Women Business En-
terprises (WBEs), small businesses,
and by local construction and demol-
ition companies, as prime contrac-
tors and as subcontractors.
(March 18-25; April 1, 2021)
CALL FOR BIDS
Harrison Township will accept bids
for year-round road maintenance in-
cluding blading, plowing, mowing,
sanding & other maintenance as
needed. Written and sealed bids
should be submitted to: Harrison
Township Clerk at 4520 46 St NW,
Minot, ND 58703, and are due April
15, 2021. Harrison Township
reserves the right to refuse any and
all bids. Bids not submitted properly
will not be considered.
(March 24-25-26-27-29-30-31, 2021)
City of Minot Requests for Sealed
Bids
The City of Minot, North Dakota is
requesting sealed bids for struc-
tures, to include homes, for sale that
were purchased by the City within
the footprint of the flood control pro-
ject.
Structures will be sold as-is with no
guarantee or warranty to their condi-
tion or soundness. Those designat-
ed with “**” have lead-based paint or
asbestos hazard information avail-
able.
Each bid must include a five (5) per-
cent bid bond in a separate en-
velope attached to the bid envelope.
Acceptable will be cashier checks,
bidder bond, or cash. Any outstand-
ing balance must be paid within fif-
teen (15) days of highest bid award.
Homes, garages, and commercial
structures to be moved require a
ten-thousand-dollar ($10,000) per-
formance bond posted with the City
within ten (10) days of award of be-
ing the highest bidder. Sheds do not
require a performance bond.
Land is not included as part of this
auction. Structures must be re-
moved and relocated outside the
2011 flood inundation area at win-
ning bidder’s expense. Winning
bidder must provide destination ad-
dress, obtain any necessary moving
permits and coordinate removal plan
through City of Minot property
maintenance within thirty (30) days
of bid opening. Debris and/or dam-
age created by structure removal
shall be the winning bidder’s respon-
sibility. For safety concerns, struc-
tures must remain in-place until after
May 1, 2021 and then have 60 days
to remove. Exceptions require City
approval. Any desired winterizing
must be performed by winning
bidder at their own expense. The
City reserves the right to demolish
structures left in place beyond the
deadline. Demolition of basement/
slab is City responsibility.
All structures moved must follow jur-
isdictional ordinances and zoning
codes in place at the permanent lo-
cation of the structure. Structures
remaining in the City of Minot’s jur-
isdictional boundaries require a cer-
tificate of occupancy be issued
within six (6) months of bid.
The following is a list of structures
available to the highest bidder. De-
tached garages and sheds are con-
sidered separate items that require
an independent bid from the home
structure. Home and commercial-
type structures have a minimum bid
based on availability and assessed
tax value. Sheds and garages have
no minimum bid price.
Address Minimum Bid/Assessed
Value
1624 Burdick Expy E House – no
minimum/$96,000
1527 Burdick Expy E House** – no
minimum/$130,000
1526 Burdick Expy E White Shed –
no minimum
1416 1st Ave SE House – no
minimum/$114,000
1404 1st Ave SE House – no
minimum/$89,000
1520 Burdick Expy E House – no
minimum/$123,000
517 12th St SW House –
$6,400/$128,000
222 16th St SE House –
$5,250/$105,000
1221 Railway Ave House –
$5,200/$104,000
1221 Railway Ave Garage – no
minimum
1420 1st Ave SE House –
$16,800/$112,000
1424 1st Ave SE House –
$5,800/$116,000
Structures will be open and available
to view on April 8th, 2021 from 10:00
AM to noon. City staff will not be
present at all structures. This will be
the only viewing opportunity.
All envelopes must be sealed, and
the face of the envelope shall be
clearly marked “City Property for
Sale” with the address of the struc-
ture being bid on. Any bidder may
bid on more than one structure,
however only one bid may be sub-
mitted per envelope and a separate
performance bond is required for
each structure. All bids must be sub-
mitted as follows:
Attn: Finance Department
City of Minot
P.O. Box 5006
Minot, ND 58702
Or hand delivered to:
515 2nd Ave SW
Second Floor
Minot, ND 58701
Bids will be opened on Thursday
April 15th, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the
City Council Chambers at City Hall
(515 2nd Ave SW, Minot, North
Dakota). Any bids received after the
deadline will be returned unopened.
The City of Minot reserves, to itself,
the right to reject any or all bids.
Questions should be addressed to
Finance Office/Technical Support
Specialist at 701-857-4784/
701-837-3637.
The City of Minot promotes fair
housing and makes all programs
available regardless of age, race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, or
handicap.
(March 25; April 1, 2021)
City of Minot Requests for Sealed
Bids
The City of Minot, North Dakota is
requesting sealed bids for land ac-
quired by the City as part of a Spot
Blight (Zombie Homes) eradication
program.
Structures on these properties have
been demolished and site restored
to grade level with grass.
Each bid must also include a five (5)
percent bidders’ bond in a separate
envelope attached to the bid en-
velope. Acceptable will be cashier
checks, bidder bond, or cash. Any
outstanding balance must be paid
within fifteen (15) days of highest bid
award.
Pursuant to HUD rules and regula-
tions, these properties are being of-
fered for use under two options
which are:
1. Urgent Need National Objective
which means there will be a deed
restriction in perpetuity for use of the
property prohibiting any permanent
structure to be built. There will also
be a requirement that any other type
of improvement to the site will re-
quire approval of the City’s Flood
Plain Manager (examples of accept-
able uses are lawns, landscaping,
gardens) or
2. Low/Moderate Income (LMI) Na-
tional Objective which means there
must be built on the property con-
sistent with Minot’s rules and ordi-
nances a single family home elevat-
ed to one (1) foot above base flood
elevation determined by FEMA and
home must be sold to and occupied
by a LMI qualified purchaser for oc-
cupancy below a price cap set by
HUD and North Dakota at the time
the house is built (cap periodically
changes) with the most recent cap
$294,600.
Land is being offered “as is” condi-
tion as part of this auction. Assess-
ment of the land for property tax and
any related purpose once ownership
is conveyed to the successful bidder
will be based on standards set by
the City Assessor based on use of
the land and/or any improvements
which are authorized.
Each bidder must identify which op-
tion is being chosen for property use
if acquired. Each bidder, by submit-
ting a price and identifying which
use, is agreeing to all terms, condi-
tions, and limits for the use of the
land that has been identified.
If Option 2 is chosen, the bidder is
agreeing to follow jurisdictional ordi-
nances and zoning codes. Bidder
also agrees to commence construc-
tion within one year of receiving title
and complete construction for occu-
pancy within 18 months of receipt of
title. The bidder can be a LMI quali-
fied Minot resident and construct the
house for his or her occupancy.
The following is a list of properties
available to the highest bidder. A
minimum bid of $1,000 is required
for all properties, regardless of
whether Option 1 or Option 2 is
chosen.
Addresses of Spot Blight Properties
1004 3rd Ave NW
Properties may be viewed and in-
spected at any time during the bid
process. If a prospective bidder
chooses to enter any of the sites be-
ing bid, he or she is accepting based
on this notice all liability and respon-
sibility for entering such site or sites.
All envelopes must be sealed, and
the face of the envelope shall be
clearly marked “City Property for
Sale” with the address of the struc-
ture being bid on. Any bidder may
bid on more than one property, how-
ever only one bid may be submitted
per envelope and a separate perfor-
mance bond is required for each
structure. All bids must be submitted
as follows:
Attn: Finance Department
City of Minot
P.O. Box 5006
Minot, ND 58702
Or hand delivered to:
515 2nd Ave SW
Second Floor
Minot, ND 58701
Bids will be opened on April 15th,
2021 at 10:00 AM in the City Council
Chambers at City Hall (515 2nd Ave
SW, Minot, North Dakota). Any bids
received after the deadline will be
returned unopened.
The City of Minot reserves, to itself,
the right to reject any or all bids.
Questions should be addressed to
Technical Support Specialist at
701-837-3637.
The City of Minot promotes fair
housing and makes all programs
available regardless of age, race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, or
handicap.
(March 25; April 1, 2021)
MINOT CITY COUNCIL
SCHEDULED MEETING
MARCH 15, 2021 AT 5:30 P.M.
Members Present: Evans, Jantzer,
Olson, Pitner, Podrygula, Ross, Sip-
ma
Members Absent: None
Mayor Sipma presiding and led the
City Council in the Pledge of Allegi-
ance.
Lisa Clute, Director of First District
Health Unit, said Ward County has
111 active COVID cases and 3.2%
positivity rate which is still under the
5% goal. Vaccinations are going well
and 22.6% of Ward County has had
at least one vaccination. In the 75
and older group, 70.7% have been
fully vaccinated and in the 65-74 age
group, 62.6% have been fully vac-
cinated. At this point, vaccinations
are open to any essential worker,
meaning anyone who receives a
paycheck is eligible for a vaccine.
There are access points at First Dis-
trict Health Unit and Trinity. She
said, they will continue with that
group as long as there is demand
before opening it up to all others.
She said, they held a press confer-
ence the previous week to answer
many of the questions about the
vaccine and to dispel misinforma-
tion. They still struggle to get a
steady stream of the vaccine but all
of the organizations coordinate to
ensure they make the most of their
resources.
Mayor Sipma asked if the statistics
she shared include the vaccinations
done by the VA and Minot Air Force
Base. Ms. Clute responded by say-
ing, they do not. She said, as more
people are vaccinated in the working
age group, there will be higher per-
centages from the Base. Pharma-
cies, however should be entering
their vaccinations into the state re-
gistry so those statistics should be
included.
The City Manager provided a written
update describing events and activi-
ties for various departments. He
mentioned that it was a shortened
report as he was out of the office re-
locating his family to Minot. He said,
the report includes some updates on
the Legislative Session which has
begun crossover. Staff and the May-
or are scheduled to deliver tes-
timony this week and he will provide
and update to the Council shortly.
He also commented that since City
staff has been getting vaccinations,
they may revisit the mask policy in
place at City owned buildings at an
upcoming meeting.
Pitner moved Olson seconded and
was carried unanimously to approve
a subdivision plat to create a new
subdivision from Lot 1, Trestle Ridge
4th Addition to be known as Lots 1
through 3, Trestle Ridge 5th Addi-
tion; approve a subdivision plat to
create a new subdivision from Outlot
38, Section 19, Township 155N,
Range 82W, to be known as Lots 1
and 2, Hacienda Hills 12th Addition;
approve resolution no. 3691 for a
Conditional Use Permit for a general
care clinic on Outlot 55 of Section
26, Township 155N, Range 83W;
approve resolution no. 3692 for a
Conditional Use Permit for the out-
door display of merchandise, open
storage, and hazardous material
storage on the east side of Block 4,
Livingston’s 7th Addition known as
proposed Lot 2, Livingston’s 9th Ad-
dition; approve the two proposed
Landfill Master Plan amendment al-
ternatives.
The City Council held a public hear-
ing to consider a request for a Zon-
ing District Change for Proposed
Lots 1 & 2, Skjoldal Addition from
AG to RA for Lot 1 and from AG to
R1 for Lot 2. No one appeared on
behalf of the public hearing.
Jantzer moved Ross seconded and
was carried unanimously to close
the public hearing, approve the new
subdivision from Outlot 3, Section
17, Township 155N, Range 83W, to
be known as Lots 1 and 2, Skjoldal
Addition; place and pass ordinance
no. 5582 on first reading to change
the zone from AG to RA for Lot 1
and from AG to R1 for Lot 2.
The City Council held a public hear-
ing to consider a request for a Zon-
ing District Change from AG to RA
on Galusha Ranch 2nd Addition. No
one appeared on behalf of the public
hearing.
Evans moved Pitner seconded and
was carried unanimously to close
the public hearing, approve a new
subdivision from Lot 3, Galusha
Ranch Addition to the City of Minot,
North Dakota and an unplatted por-
tion of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4, Sec-
tion 6, Township 154N, Range 82W,
to be known as Galusha Ranch, 2nd
Addition.; adopt resolution no. 3694
to amend the Comprehensive Land
Use Map from a mix of Very Low
Density Residential and Low Density
Residential to solely Very Low Den-
sity Residential on Galusha Ranch,
2nd Addition; place and pass ordi-
nance no. 5583 on first reading to
change the zone from AG to RA on
Galusha Ranch, 2nd Addition.
The City Council held a public hear-
ing to consider an amendment to the
text of the Zoning Supplement to the
Minot Code of Ordinances.
Brian Billingsley, Community &
Development Director, presented an
overview of the proposed changes.
He shared background information
and highlighted the major changes
taking place in the new ordinance.
The document is being renamed the
Land Development Ordinance to
better describe the content included.
Changes were made to the Use
Table, Development Standards,
Sign Codes, Parking Codes, Wire-
less Facilities, Procedures and De-
finitions. There were also some
minor changes made to Zoning Dis-
tricts which altered some classifica-
tions to better designate their use.
There were changes made to
Landscaping, Flood Protection, and
administrative processes such as
non-conforming uses. He noted,
there were no changes made to the
Penalties section and they have not
revised Subdivisions as it will be ad-
dressed later.
He concluded by recognizing the
members of the Zoning Ordinance
Steering Committee who spent
countless hours providing valuable
input.
Evans read a statement from Tim
Baumann who was unable to attend
the meeting.
Ross said he is impressed with the
final document and with the work of
the committee. The proposed ordi-
nance makes Minot a business-
friendly community and he thanked
everyone involved for their input and
tedious effort.
Rolly Ackerman, Vice Chair of the
Committee, said that with these revi-
sions, Minot stands above other ci-
ties to promote efficiency and save
money for developers and for the
City. He said it was important
throughout the process to preserve
property rights. He emphasized that
it is a living document and will con-
tinue to change as needed.
There being no further comment,
Ross moved Jantzer seconded and
was carried unanimously to close
the public hearing and place and
pass ordinance no. 5587 on first
reading, amending the text of the
Zoning Supplement to the City of
Minot Code of Ordinances.
Pitner moved Ross seconded and
was carried unanimously toapprove
the minutes of the February 16,
2021 regular City Council meeting;
ratify the administratively approved
requests; place and passordinance
no. 5584 on first reading to amend
the 2020 annual budget to increase
the Recreation/Auditorium, Capital
Infrastructure, and Emergency Fund
transfer out expenditures and Gen-
eral Fund transfer in to close the
fund balance in the
Recreation/Auditorium fund, move
budgeted funds from Capital Infras-
tructure to Water/Sewer/Storm
Sewer for 31st Ave Reconstruction,
and move excess funds from flood
2015 in Emergency Fund to
Water/Sewer/Storm Sewer for the
purchase of pump replacement
parts, and increase Water Plant pen-
sion expense; place and pass ordi-
nance no. 5585 on first reading to
amend the 2021 annual budget for
camera documentation equipment to
be purchased with the Bureau of
Justice Assistance’s Project Safe
Neighborhoods grant award; grant
authorization to reallocate remaining
funds from Fire Inspector Vehicle to
purchase a slide in – all in one grass
firefighting unit; award the bid for the
2021 Street Seal District Project to
Asphalt Surface Technologies Inc.,
in the amount of $2,212,424.97;
award the bid for the 2021 Sidewalk,
Curb & Gutter Replacement Project
to Keller Paving & Landscaping, Inc,
in the amount of $468,156.00; place
and pass ordinance no. 5586 on first
reading to amend the 2021 annual
budget for the 2021 sidewalk, curb &
gutter project as described as unit 5
of the Keller Paving & Landscaping
contract requesting award of bid;
award the bid for Paving & Utility
District 2021-1 to Wagner Con-
struction, Inc., in the amount of
$1,707,690.60; award the bid for the
Burdick Watermain Replacement
Project to Post Construction for the
bid of $629,644.00; approve the bid
from RDO Equipment Co. in the
amount of $10,603.46 per year for a
five-year lease for the backhoe; ap-
prove the advertising agreement
with ZZ Food Group, LLC, DBA JL
Beers to advertise on the sides of
one transit bus for a 3-year period
beginning April 1, 2021 through
March 31, 2024; approve the City of
Minot equipment rental rates for
2021-2022; authorize auction of the
flood buyout structures located at
1420 1st Avenue SEand 1526 Bur-
dick Expy E; authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement between the City
and Ageiss Inc. to provide wastewa-
ter testing services to the MAFB.
Olson moved Jantzer seconded and
was carried to concur with negotiat-
ed purchase price of $178,800 for
Flood buyout acquisition at 16 8th
NE owned by John & Irene Pitner.
roll call vote: ayes: Evans, Jantzer,
Olson, Podrygula, Ross, Sipma;
nays: none; abstain: Pitner.
Pitner moved Olson seconded and
was carried unanimously to approve
Resolution no. 3695 authorizing
City’s special counsel John A. Warc-
up, to commence legal action to en-
force purchase agreement with Pal-
mer Millerto acquire his property 105
6th Street NE.
Evans moved Pitner seconded and
after discussion carried unanimously
to approve the Termination Agree-
ment with Lighthouse Management
closing out the two sub-recipient
agreements with Lutheran Social
Services Housing, Inc. and convey-
ing 1901 South Broadway to the City
of Minot.
Pitner asked if there would be an op-
portunity to look for another site for
this project. Given the current mark-
et and the prime location on Broad-
way, he asked if they could sell the
property and find a more suitable lo-
cation. He raised concerns about the
safety of pedestrian traffic crossing
Broadway at that site and mentioned
the recent death of a pedestrian that
took place just a block away.
Mr. Zakian responded by saying,
once the termination agreement is
executed and the City takes control
of the property, he will come back to
City Council to discuss next steps.
He stated, it would be possible to
consider other options as long as
the property could be sold for all
costs incurred. At this point, there is
about $1.34 million into the project
and an additional $350,000-
$400,000 that is owed to contractors
for services already rendered. He
will return to Council with an exact
figure once the City has possession
of the property.
Jantzer said he is not opposed to
looking at other options but is mind-
ful of the length of time the process
takes. The benefit of this property
was the income from the commer-
cial space as well as the ability to
combine the family homeless shelter
with low income apartments which
would subsidize operation costs. He
asked if there is any interest from
the public in buying the property or
in continuing the projects.
Mr. Zakian said there are three
non-profits who have expressed in-
terest in taking on the family home-
less shelter, however, conversations
cannot move forward until the City
owns the property. He explained that
initially, there were several attempts
to issue an RFP for the project but
after those were unsuccessful, they
decided a better process would be
to enter into sub-recipient agree-
ments.
Pitner stated, the ultimate goal is to
improve and enhance the project by
finding a more pedestrian friendly lo-
cation. He clarified that he would not
be in favor of selling the property for
a loss and would not be in favor un-
less a better site was secured.
Podrygula pointed out the traffic
study being conducted on South
Broadway and said it would hopeful-
ly provide solutions to the pedestrian
issues. He agreed with Jantzer’s
comments and said he would prefer
to move forward with the current
site.
Ross said he supports the motion
but agreed with Pitner that they
should look into options for a more
suitable location.
Mayor Sipma stated, discussion on
the location of the project would be
more appropriate at a later meeting
when the issue is brought back.
The City Manager clarified, even if
the Council approves the motion, the
termination agreement is subject to
approval by the court.
Alderman Jantzer asked if the Court
determined there was money to be
made by selling the property if they
could then decide to use it to pay off
the debt of LSSH. Mr. Stewart ex-
plained that due diligence has been
done by Lutheran Social Services
Housing to ensure this is the best
decision. If they believed there was
money to be made by selling the
property, they would have chosen
that route instead of releasing the
property to the City.
Mr. Zakian continued by saying,
LSSH was given two options; they
could return the money used for the
project or they could give the proper-
ty back to the City. They felt it wasn’t
worth the risk to pay back the money
so they chose to convey the proper-
ty back. His concern now, is to en-
sure the project proceeds and it is in
compliance with HUD guidelines. He
said he is optimistic the projects will
move forward.
The Library Director, Janet Ander-
son, presented the Minot Public Li-
brary’s Annual Report for 2020.
They had a very busy year, despite
having to close to the public be-
cause of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They were closed as of March 16,
2020 for 84 days but they immedi-
ately began curbside services, virtu-
al programs and Take & Make kits.
She reviewed their accomplishments
and highlighted activities that took
place in 2020. She shared statistics
demonstrating the value of the Minot
Public Library which provides $162
in service value per Minot resident.
She also provided an update on
what’s to come in the upcoming year
including an update of their strategic
plan, a diversity audit, space
analysis, staffing review, and in-
creased collaboration.
Mayor Sipma called attention to the
Library’s grocery delivery program
and said they have done an out-
standing job serving the citizens of
Minot during the pandemic.
Ms. Anderson said, the COVID Task
Force identified a need in the com-
munity to obtain essentials such as
groceries. They collaborated with
Souris Valley United Way, Indepen-
dence, Inc. and the JIC to set up an
online form enabling volunteers to
pick up and deliver groceries. The
program is still available for those in
need.
Mayor Sipma made a note to docu-
ment the program in the Emergency
Response Plan.
Liaison Reports- Podrygula said the
Commission On Aging continues as
usual. The Emergency Resource
Council witnessed a presentation
from Homeland Security which in-
cluded interesting information on
their training, skills, equipment and
technology.
Olson said the CTE is progressing,
although slower than anticipated.
There have been opportunities to
collaborate with other organizations
who are testifying for funding from
the State. She also said she is the
City Council liaison for the new City
Hall, which has a meeting the follow-
ing day.
Evans added onto the Library report
by saying they have resumed regu-
lar hours at the Library. She
described the Ward County Planning
and Zoning meeting and said they
are also reviewing the zoning ordi-
nance which hasn’t been revised in
decades. It is tedious but they hope
to finish the updates in 2021.
Mayor Sipma met with the Chamber
EDC and said the new contract
should come before Council in April.
They also discussed projects looking
toward the future. He attended the
Ward County Weed Board meeting
at their new Highway Department fa-
cility. They discussed the challenges
with noxious weeds around the river
and elsewhere. Task Force 21
talked about Global Strike Com-
mand and the effort for continued
support for Minot Air Force Base.
They are hopeful for in-person
conversations post-COVID.
Ross had no meetings to report.
Jantzer described the Broadway
Corridor Study and said, since
Broadway is likely to see an in-
crease in traffic as the population in-
creases, they are preparing to ad-
dress those changes. Engineering
has put a great deal of effort into the
study. Public input has been re-
quested virtually but they hope for
future meetings in-person.
Pitner said the Renaissance Zone
meets later in the week to discuss
policy changes. Visit Minot/CVB is
working diligently on the ACHA
Women’s Division 1 National Cham-
pionship Hockey Tournament and
are working with organizations to
find opportunities for collaboration.
Evans then took a moment to
congratulate the Minot High School
Basketball team for playing in the
championship.
Ross commended the community
for all of the support offered during
the tournament, from local
businesses and Minot residents. He
emphasized how much the com-
munity needs local sports in order to
thrive.
There being no further business,
Pitner moved Evans seconded and
carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 6:56 pm
APPROVED: Shaun Sipma, Mayor;
ATTEST: Kelly Matalka, City Clerk –
PURSUANT TO NDCC 40-01-09.1,
THESE MINUTES PUBLISHED
SUBJECT TO THE COUNCIL’S RE-
VIEW AND REVISION.
(March 25, 2021)
NOTICE
Effective immediately Harrison
Township will conduct meetings on
the second Tuesday in May, July,
Sept, Nov, Jan and Mar. All meet-
ings will begin at 6:30 pm at the
Minot Rural Fire Dept, 400 31st Ave
SW, Minot, ND 58701.
Cindy Whitesell
Harrison Township Clerk
(March 24-25-26-27-29-30-31, 2021)
Notice of Sale
You are herein notified that Midwest
Capital Group, LLC, d/b/a Souris
River Storage, 4000 11th Ave. S.E.,
Minot, North Dakota, will conduct a
sale of abandoned personal property
of the following units: #145 Patti
Heckelsmiller; #141 Tehya Villnea-
uve; #816 Christopher Kraft; #524
Joel Perry. The contents of the units
will be sold by PRIVATE SALE after
6:00 p.m. on March 27, 2021. Ques-
tions should be directed to Donald
Malchose, Souris River Storage,
(701) 833-5362.
(March 18-25, 2021)
Public Notification for the
Reorganization meeting of the
Minot Area District 38 Republican
Party of ND
April 10, 2021
Motel 6- Budget Hotel (formerly the
Northern Plains Inn) 1515 22nd Ave.
SW Minot, ND 58701
11:30AM – Registration
12 Noon – 2:30PM in the Northern
Plains Conference Room (Outside
entrance is Door A).
Program: Luncheon, Guest speaker
Randy Christmann, ND Public Ser-
vice Commissioner, Legislative
forum with D 38 legislators, com-
ments by District Chair, Jared Hen-
drix followed by district reorganiza-
tion meeting.
Luncheon: $20.00/person
District Membership: $10.00/person
RSVP- (701)248-4933
(March 25, 2021)
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Otter Tail Power Company
Generation Resource Cost
Recovery
Rates
Case No. PU-21-92
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR
HEARING
March 17, 2021
On March 2, 2021, Otter Tail Power
Company (OTP) filed an annual up-
date under its Generation Resource
Cost Recovery (GRCR) tariff. The
proposed rate update for 2021 in-
cludes actual and forecasted costs
through June 2022 for the Astoria
Station Natural Gas Plant project
(Astoria Station) and net savings as-
sociated with the retirement of
OTP’s Hoot Lake Plant. OTP pro-
poses to recover approximately
$5,153,770 during the recovery
period of July 1, 2021 through June
2022. The decrease for a residential
customer using 1,000 kWh per
month would be $0.66 per month.
The issues to be considered in this
proceeding are:
1. Whether the investments and as-
sociated costs for the resources
qualify for recovery,
2. Whether the incurred costs are
reasonable and prudent, and
3. Whether the rate adjustments are
consistent with the terms of OTP’s
tariff.
Those interested are invited to com-
ment on the application in writing.
Persons desiring a hearing must file
a written request identifying their in-
terest in the proceeding and the rea-
sons for requesting a hearing. Com-
ments and requests for hearing must
be received by April 26, 2021. If
deemed appropriate, the Commis-
sion can determine the matter
without a hearing.
For more information contact the
Public Service Commission, State
Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota
58505, 701-328-2400 or Relay North
Dakota 1-800-366-6888 TTY. If you
require any auxiliary aids or ser-
vices, such as readers, signers, or
Braille materials, please notify the
Commission 24 hours in advance.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Randy Christmann, Commissioner
Julie Fedorchak, Chair
Brian Kroshus, Commissioner
(March 25, 2021)
SURREY PUBLIC SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO-41
SURREY, NORTH DAKOTA
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
President Ron Aberle called meeting
to order at 5:00 pm. Board members
present Ron Aberle, Dustin Mize,
Steph Munos, Daniel Tyler and
Nicole Wald. Also, present Superin-
tendent Gerding, Principal Hansen
and Business Manager Twila
Gantzer.
Minutes: M/S/C Tyler/Wald to ap-
prove minutes from January 13,
2021. Roll call vote, all voted yes.
Superintendent: Mr Gerding shared
information for board members to
get a K-12 e-mail account. He feels
having this account for school busi-
ness would be beneficial. He shared
3 calendars for the 21/22 school
year. There was a survey sent to the
teachers and calendar # D received
the most votes. M/S/C Tyler/Munos
to approve 21/22 school calendar #
D. Roll call vote, all voted yes. Mr
Gerding shared that we transferred $
70K into our loan account. Mr Gerd-
ing also answered a few questions
from Mrs Wald.
Business Manager’s Report: The
financial reports were presented.
M/S/C Wald/Tyler to approve finan-
cial reports as presented and ap-
prove payment of January payroll &
benefits in the amount of
$372,228.22; January board bills:
General Fund- $24,171.29; Activity
Fund- $942.28; Food- $5,375.40.
Prepaid Check Register: General
Fund- $14,517.73; Activity Fund-
$4,233.63; Food- $16.72. Roll call
vote, all voted yes.
Open enrollment #82- In; M/S/C
Wald/Mize to approve. Tuition
Agreement #83- Out; M/S/C Mize/
Wald to approve. Roll call vote, all
voted yes.
Principal: Mrs Hansen presented
two retirements for board approval.
Mrs Schwan will be retiring after 23
years of service to Surrey School
and Mr Krueger will also be retiring
after 13 years of service. Mr Aberle
would like to thank Mr Krueger for
his 13 years of service, being the
athletic director and coaching
several sports. M/S/C Tyler/Mize to
accept his retirement. Mr Aberle
thanks Mrs Schwan for her 23 years
of service to the school and thanked
her for her work with the Christmas
programs and other music programs
she has worked on. M/S/C
Mize/Wald to accept her retirement.
Roll call vote, all voted yes. Mr
Gerding will post these two openings
immediately.
Unfinished Business: School Vision
Committee and the Culture Improve-
ment Committee have not met yet.
Negotiations Seminar: A few board
members participated in the seminar
and found it to be very informational.
A Negotiations Basics Handbook
was distributed to all board
members. Mr Aberle & Mr Tyler
were appointed to represent the
board in negotiations. The teachers
will appoint their representatives. Mr
Gerding & the business manager will
be in the meetings and represent
both sides.
Mr Aberle reminds the board that at
the March board meeting the board
may enter into an executive session
to discuss negotiating strategy.
New Business: Masks: Mrs Wald
would like to know the plan for wear-
ing masks as we are now green.
Mr Gerding explained they are gath-
ering more information and elemen-
tary students are not wearing masks
outside or at pe if social distancing is
possible. He would like to see the
masks continue to allow
student/athletes to continue in
sports. He sent a survey to the
teachers and 45% would like to con-
tinue as we are, 24% only wear
masks in the hallways & 23% only
wear asks when they cannot socially
distance.
Superintendent Evaluations: Forms
were given to each board member.
Mr Aberle would like them returned
to him by March 1st for the March
10th board meeting. Extra Curricular
Contracts: Mrs Munos asked for
copies of all extra curricular con-
tracts. She asked how many
coaches were not paid their con-
tracts due to Covid? She questions
why we have an activity band/choir
contract being paid in full when we
have not had pep band at any home
games. We will have pep band for
the last few basketball games.
Mr Gerding explained that while
there was no pep band, Mr Pelletier
has been at every home game for
football, volleyball and basketball
games playing the national anthem
and music. Mr Pelletier is also
preparing for various music festivals.
Mrs Munos would like to see the
same opportunity offered to cheer
coach Miss Matteson. Miss Matte-
son was given a spirit advisor con-
tract, which she & Mr Krueger dis-
cussed and agreed upon. Miss
Matteson also explained that she
had no cheerleaders for the football
or junior high boys’ basketball sea-
son.
The next regular board meeting will
be Wednesday, March 10th at 5:00
pm. M/S/C Wald/Mize to adjourn at
6:03pm
Twila Gantzer, Business Manager
Ronald Aberle, President
(March 25, 2021)