CITY OF WATFORD CITY
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 2, 2012 City Hall 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Call to Order of Regular Meeting
· We are celebrating City Government Week April 2nd through 5th. Our special guest for tonight’s Council meeting is Ashley Holen, who was chosen “Mayor for the Day” from the 3rd grade class.
· Pledge of Allegiance
· Approve minutes of March 5, 2012 and March 13, 2012, City Council meetings
6:05 p.m. Public Hearing on Application for Annexation submitted by Donna Sundby and Konrad Norstog
· Open Public Hearing
· Close Public Hearing
6:10 p.m. Public Hearing on Application for Annexation submitted by MRC Development
· Open Public Hearing
· Close Public Hearing
6:15 p.m. Public Hearing on Application for Annexation submitted by Stenehjem Development, LLC
· Open Public Hearing
· Close Public Hearing
6:20 p.m. Open and read bids received for two 2012 Ford Expeditions equipped with police package
6:25 p.m. Adam Poppleton, Look at Me Signs
· Would like permission to put up billboards (rent space) along highway in city limits
6:30 p.m. Robin Arndt –W.C. Park District
· Request for funding for park planning services
6:35 p.m. Jody Renbarger – Roughrider Fund Committee
· Enhancement Grant Application submitted by WC All Star Basketball
6:40 p.m. Steve Burian, Advanced Engineering
· Amendment to Truck By-Pass Agreement
· Amendment to Visioning Study Agreement
· Infrastructure Master Plan Scoping Update
· Visioning Study update
6:55 p.m. David Johnson, Advanced Engineering
· Water Master Plan
7:05 p.m. Todd Norton, Advanced Engineering
· Request permission to advertise:
o Area 5 Sewer Extensions
o Area 2B Water and Sewer Extensions
o Area 6 Sewer Extensions
· Request approval of Energy Impact Grant Applications:
o City-wide SCADA system
o Multi-use path from Main Street to 5th Street West
o Receiving station for bulk sewage
o RV dump station
o Watermain replacements
7:20 p.m. Gene Koch – Koch, Johnson & Company, P.C.
· Review and approve audit for year ended December 31, 2010
7:30 p.m. Police Department Report – Chief Herfindahl
PLANNING COMMISSION – March 26, 2012 meeting
1. Variance Application – Mike Tschetter
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Variance Application submitted by Mike Tschetter for property located at 517 2nd St NW. Allowing for a 3 ½ foot encroachment from the front yard setback and to allow for a 50% set back reduction on the rear yard setback with the condition that the applicant must have the lot surveyed and pins set on the property.
2. Zone Change Application - JW Enterprises, LLC
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Zone Change Application submitted by JW Enterprises, LLC to rezone property located at 1001 4th St SW, S1/2SE1/4 Section 24, T150N, R99W, McKenzie County, 2.91 acres, to C-1 from A-2 with the conditions set forth under Recommendations in the Staff Report.
3. Zone Change Application – Prairie Housing Services, LLC
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Prairie Housing Services, LLC for property located at 2008 17th Ave NE, McKenzie County, 38.382 acres, to C-1 from A-2 with the conditions set forth under Recommendations in the Staff Report.
4. Zone Change Application – Mak Properties, Inc.
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Mak Properties, Inc for property located at Section 8, T150N, R98W, McKenzie County, 3.76 acres, to C-1 from I-P with the conditions set forth under Recommendations in the Staff Report.
5. Zone Change Application – Pilot Travel Centers, LLC
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC for property located at 1009 11th Ave SW, McKenzie County to C-1 from A-2 with the conditions set forth under Recommendations in the Staff Report.
6. Conditional Use Permit – Pilot Travel Centers, LLC
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the Conditional Use Permit submitted by Pilot Travel Centers, LLC based on public comments regarding truck washing on the premises.
7. Zone Change Application – Stenehjem Development, LLC
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Stenehjem Development, LLC for property located at Rolling Hills Estate Subdivision, E1/4 Section 17, T150N, R98W to R-1, R-2 & R-3 from A-2 with the conditions set forth under Recommendations in the Staff Report.
8. Conditional Use Permit Annual Review – Jennifer Hovland
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit annual review for Jennifer Hovland to continue allowing a Home Occupation (daycare) located at 1009 5th Ave SE.
9. Conditional Use Permit Annual Review – Warren Hovland
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit annual review for Warren Hovland to continue allowing Temporary Workforce Housing located at 401 10th St SE.
10. Conditional Use Permit Annual Review – BBR RV Park
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit annual review to continue allowing Temporary Workforce Housing located at 1000, 1002, 1004, 1008, 1016 5th Ave SE, 321, 304, 317 10th St SE, 909 2nd Ave SE, 911, 909, 1025, 1029, 1033, 1037 2nd Ave SE, 301 11th St SE. Cherry Creek Addition and Cherry Creek 2nd Addition to Watford City.
11. Conditional Use Permit Annual Review – Impact of Watford City
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Conditional Use Permit annual review for Impact of Watford City to continue allowing Temporary Workforce Housing located at 305 12th St SE.
12. Conditional Use Permit Annual Review –Frontier Wellhead & Supply
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the Conditional Use Permit annual review for Frontier Wellhead & Supply at 305 12th St SE because the intended use of placing a 5,000 gallon propane storage tank was never completed.
13. Zone Change Application –Giles
Motion to approve/deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Zone Change Application submitted by Tim Giles for property located at NE1/4 NW1/4 Ex IT1002 Terr Sub, NE ¼ SW1/4 S1/2NW Ex IT 1056 Old West Sub Ex IT 1279 to R-1 from A-2 with the conditions set forth under Recommendations in the Staff Report.
14. Temporary Housing Unit Fee Will be acted on under Ordinances
Planning Commission recommended amending Chapter XV, Article 25 to add Section 6 Additional Fees for Temporary Housing; fee of $400.00 per room to be paid annually.
15. Preliminary Plat – Stenehjem Development, LLC
Motion to approve/deny the preliminary plat for Stenehjem Development, LLC located at Rolling Hills Estates Subdivision located at E1/4 Section 17, T150N, R98W.
COMMITTEE REPORTS/MINUTES
Tax Assessment Services (ad hoc) (Valenzuela, Pacheco, Voll)
Building Committee (Valenzuela)
Cemetery (Valenzuela)
Housing Authority (Valenzuela)
Airport (Erickson)
Board of Health (Erickson)
Machinery and Equipment (Homiston)
Personnel (Homiston)
· Review personnel policies manual
· Hire Conlie Hermanson and Kirk Flaten for cemetery maintenance
· Annual step increases:
· Justin Smith – Step increase from Category 11, Step 3 to Category 11, Step 4 effective April 16, 2012
Franchise Committee (Pacheco)
Public Technology (Pacheco)
Tourism/Museum/Long X (Pacheco)
Ambulance/Fire Dept (Uhlich)
Pest/Forestry/Vector (Uhlich)
Streets, Walks, Lights (Uhlich)
McKenzie County EDC (Voll)
Ordinance (Voll)
· First Reading on Application for Annexation submitted by Donna Sundby and Konrad Norstog
· First Reading on Application for Annexation submitted by MRC Development
· First Reading on Application for Annexation submitted by Stenehjem Development, LLC
· Second Reading on Ordinance #261 Annexing Property to the City of Watford City per Annexation Application submitted by Farmers Union Oil Co.
· Second Reading on Ordinance #262 Annexing Property to the City of Watford City per Annexation Application submitted by Elemental Development Group
· Second Reading on Ordinance #263 Annexing Property to the City of Watford City per Annexation Application submitted by Greg and Monica Simonson
· First Reading on an Ordinance Adding Section 6 to Article 25 of Chapter XV of the City of Watford City Ordinances Relating to Additional Fees for Temporary Housing (from Planning Commission)
· First Reading on an Ordinance Repealing Section 6-519 of Article 5 of Chapter VI of the City of Watford City Ordinances Regarding Sales Prohibited on Licensed Premises
· First Reading on an Ordinance Adding Section 6-520 to Article 5 of Chapter VI of the City of Watford City Ordinances Relating to Adjacent Room Licenses
Water, Sewer, Garbage (Voll)
Ways, Means, Finance (Voll)
· Cash Report
· Budget vs Actual Report
MAYOR
· Loyalty Day Proclamation
CITY PLANNER REPORT
· Moratorium on temporary workforce housing within city limits (expires in May)
· F&G Realty – McKenzie Meadows final plat and development agreement
· ND Ventures, LLC preliminary plat
· JWTND, LLC – Wild Acres Ranch proposal
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
· Request for one license for AutoCAD map (approximately $5,000)
· Advertise for summer help
· Authorize Public Works to help with Homefest and Ribfest garbage collection and cleanup
ATTORNEY REPORT
APPROVAL OF BILLS
NEW BUSINESS
· Motion to approve a proxy vote for ND Insurance Reserve Fund Board Member
INFORMATION
· The Board of Equalization meeting will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Room.
REMINDER
· Election will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2012. The following positions will be on the ballot:
o Three Council Members (4-year term); currently Bruce Erickson, Deanne Valenzuela, and Justin Voll
o Two Park Board Members (4-year terms); currently Peni Peterson and Doug Bolken
· Forms for filing for these positions are available at City Hall.
· The deadline to file a Petition/Certificate of Nomination is April 13, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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Laura Anderson, City Auditor