On June 15, 2026, a Regular City Council Meeting of the Minot City Council was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall (10 3rd Ave SW). Mayor Jantzer called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Members Present: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson Members Absent: None Mayor Mark Jantzer led the City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jantzer attended an HR Green meeting, 1:1 meetings with City Manager and City Attorney, an anti-human trafficking event, a meeting with the CEO of the Levitt Foundation, spoke to an American Government class at MNHS, the Military Affairs picnic, a Land Development Ordinance meeting, and an MACEDC meeting. Mayor Jantzer proclaimed June 15th as MHS Boy's Golf Appreciation Day. Tom Joyce submitted a written report to the City Council. CONSENT ITEMS The motion to approve consent items 5.1-5.5, 5.9-5.13, and 5.16 with the recommended actions was initiated by City Council Member Pitner, seconded by City Council Member Blessum and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - Approve the minutes of the June 1, 2026, Regular City Council meeting. ORDINANCES - Approve the following ordinances on second reading: Ordinance No 6204 - Almy 3rd Addition Rezone Ordinance No 6205 - Post Properties Addition Ordinance No 6208 - 2026 BA -Transit & PW Roof Replacement Ordinance No 6209 - 2026 BA - Water Sewer Compact Loader Ordinance No 6210 - 2026 BA - NAWS Biota Capital Equipment Ordinance No 6211 - 2026 BA - RouteWare Automated Truck Technology Ordinance No 6212 - 2026 BA - Identification of Lead Service Lines Ordinance No 6213 - 2026 BA - PW Outreach Grant Ordinance No 6214 - 2026 BA - Street & Water-Sewer Loader ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS - Ratify the following administratively approved requests: Magic City Equality to conduct bingo on June 7, 2026, at the Spot (6 2nd St NE). EverJoy Music LLC (Children's Music Academy Minot) to conduct a raffle on June 3, 2026, at Corbett Field (1124 Burdick Exwy E). MCDC Booster Club to conduct a raffle on May 30, 2026, at the Ann Nicole Nelson Hall (500 University Ave W). Nine Special Event Permits for the Spot (6 2nd St NE). Three Special Event Permits for Arny's 2.0 (12 3rd St SE). Special Event Permit for The "O"riginal (720 N Broadway). Six Special Event Permits for the Blue Rider (118 1st Ave SE). Four Special Event Permits for Minot State University (500 University Ave W). Special Event Permit for Bones BBQ (437 N Broadway). ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - Approve the following alcohol licenses: Silk Road Bar and Grill, LLC dba the Silk Road Bar and Grill (1412 2nd Ave SW) for a Supper Club license from June 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Arny's 2.0, LLC dba Off the Vine (15 S Main St) for a Supper Club license from June 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026. AIRPORT TERMINAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING - ELECTRO WATCHMAN - Approve the annual support agreement with Electro Watchman Inc. for the Airport’s commercial terminal building fire alarm monitoring system; and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. CHAPTER 22 - NUISANCES ORDINANCE UPDATE - Approve the proposed modifications to Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances on first reading. 2026 SANITARY SEWER CIPP AWARD OF BID (5000) - Award the bid for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP to the low bidder, CC Steel LLC for the amount of $1,167,937.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign contract documents on behalf of the City. CASE #2026-25 - ALMY THIRD ADDITION - FINAL PLAT - Approve the Final Plat as shown in Attachment A. CASE #2026-45 - BOLTON HEIGHTS 17TH ADDITION - MINOR PLAT - Approve the Minor Plat with Engineering conditions. AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR DCIP FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF TRINITY HOSPITAL AND CRISI GRANT FOR RAIL MODAL GROUP - Authorizes the application for DCIP funds and CRISI funds to support these projects and to act as the grant administrator for both grants if awarded. AIRPORT GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF MINOT AND FLYING S REAL ESTATE, LLC FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 9 AT MINOT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - PULLED CASE #2026-46 - RADIO CITY SUBDIVISION 3RD ADDITION - MINOR PLAT - Approve the Minor Plat as shown in Attachment A. MINOT AIRPORT HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEMS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT The motion to award and approve a service agreement with Mowbray and Sons and authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to sign the associated documents was initiated by City Council Member Samuelson, seconded by City Council Member Blessum and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Scott Samuelson; nays: Paul Pitner. RECYCLING PROCESSOR SELECTION RFP (4199.1) The motion to approve the proposal from Recycling Center of ND, select them as our recycling processor, and authorize the Mayor to sign contract documents on behalf of the city was initiated by City Council Member Olson, seconded by City Council Member Samuelson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. INDOOR RANGE USE AGREEMENT The motion to approve the Usage Agreement between the Minot Police Department and the Minot Rifle and Pistol Club for firearms training activities; authorize the Chief of Police to sign all necessary documents related to the agreement; and authorize the Minot Police Department to schedule and utilize the range facilities in accordance with the approved agreement and budgeted training funds was initiated by City Council Member Hayes, seconded by City Council Member Fuller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. SEWER CONNECTION FEE - 8201 HIGHWAY 2 EAST (4944) The motion to revise the connection fee calculation for this lot based on 11.09 acres (the developable and serviceable area), resulting in a connection fee of $41,997.83 was initiated by City Council Member Samuelson, seconded by City Council Member Fuller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. ACTION ITEMS ORDINANCES The motion to allow Alderman Hayes to abstain from the vote for this item was initiated by City Council Member Blessum, seconded by City Council Member Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. Alderman Hayes abstained from the vote. The motion to approve the following ordinances on second reading: Ordinance No. 6206 - Stonebridge Farms 8th Addition and Ordinance No. 6207 - Stonebridge Farms 8th Addition Block 1 and 3 was initiated by City Council Member Fuller, seconded by City Council Member Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. Alderman Hayes abstained from the vote. BUDGET AMENDMENT - ASSET MANAGEMENT, PERMITTING, LICENSING, & GIS SOFTWARE UPDATE (4922) The motion to approve the proposed software update project and authorize staff to negotiate final terms and conditions of the agreements; authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements as negotiated by staff; and approve the proposed budget amendment was initiated by City Council Member Olson, seconded by City Council Member Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TWO SUBMITTED PROPOSALS FOR ANIMAL POUND SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE TERMS OF AGREEMENT The motion to direct staff to rebid for pound services and include an option for emergency-only services, along with directing staff to bring numbers on bringing this in-house utilizing city staff was initiated by City Council Member Pitner, seconded by City Council Member Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner; nays: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Scott Samuelson. The motion failed. The motion to accept the staff proposal with the following adjustments: accept AEL and Hairball Haven contracts and accept the contract with Trinity for space was initiated by City Council Member Blessum, seconded by City Council Member Fuller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Scott Samuelson; nays: Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner. The motion passed. The motion to direct staff to develop a licensing and fee structure for the pound program was initiated by Council Member Blessum, seconded by City Council Member Samuelson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR TAXIWAY B REALIGNMENT AND RECONSTRUCTION & RUNWAY 8/26 REHABILITATION (WEST) AIP 3-38-0037-079-2026 & AIP 3-38-0037-080-2026 The motion to approve and acceptance of the lowest responsible bid from Wagner Construction for the Taxiway B Realignment and Reconstruction & Runway 8/26 Rehabilitation (West) project; approve to apply for funding, accept if awarded, and have the Mayor, City Attorney, and the Airport Director sign contracts, grants, and necessary documents; and authorize the Mayor to sign the construction contract agreement was initiated by City Council Member Blessum, seconded by City Council Member Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. HVAC DESIGN AND BID CONTRACT - AIRPORT GA TERMINAL The motion to authorize City staff to negotiate a Statement of Work (SOW) with Mead & Hunt for the HVAC design and bid; approval of the negotiated contracts with Mead & Hunt (M&H); authorize the Mayor and Finance Director to sign the agreements; and approve to advertise for bid was initiated by City Council Member Pitner seconded by City Council Member Fuller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. BUDGET AMENDMENT - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY DONATION The motion to accept the donation from the Patrons of the Library group to enhance the Minot Public Library's offerings for the community and approve the budget amendment on first reading was initiated by City Council Member Pitner, seconded by City Council Member Fuller and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. CASE NO. FI-21 - A REQUEST BY THE MINOT AUTHORITY FOR A FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORGIVABLE LOAN OF $139,016.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO 108 BURDICK EXPY EAST Alderman Blessum called a point of order that this item is a reconsideration of a previously voted on application in a prior meeting. The Mayor decided this was not a reconsideration action due to the applicant paying a new application fee and rebidding the project. The motion to approve the item and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract was initiated by City Council Member Pitner, seconded by City Council Member Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner; nays: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Scott Samuelson. AIRPORT EASEMENT AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT - ENBRIDGE The motion to authorize staff to negotiate the Reimbursement Agreement with Enbridge for an amount up to $550,000; authorize staff to negotiate the corridor easements and corresponding easement agreements with Enbridge in accordance with the FAA requirements; authorize the Mayor to sign the final agreements; and record the easement with Ward County Recorder was initiated by City Council Member Fuller, seconded by City Council Member Pitner and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. ORDINANCES The motion to approve the following ordinance on second reading: Ordinance No. 6215 - Minot Park District Sales Tax Ordinance was initiated by City Council Member Pitner, seconded by City Council Member Olson and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner; nays: Scott Samuelson. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Billi Gunderson spoke to the City Council on ADA requirements and public safety. The motion to add thirty seconds to Billi Gunderson's speaking time was initiated by City Council Member Pitner, seconded by City Council Member Blessum and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. MISCELLANEOUS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS Alderman Hayes, Alderman Pitner, and Alderwoman Olson were able to speak their final remarks as City Council Members. LIAISON REPORTS Alderwoman Olson attended a Library Merger Committee meeting, an SBPC Loan Review meeting, an MDP Promotion Ceremony, an MPD Retirement party, a CDMPO meeting, and an SBPC Executive Board meeting. Alderman Pitner attended a Visit Minot meeting and mentioned an upcoming Renaissance Zone meeting. Alderman Blessum mentioned a couple of upcoming meetings. Alderman Fuller attended a Library Merger Committee meeting, a Library budget meeting, a Broadway Circle meeting, and mentioned upcoming meetings. Alderman Samuelson attended the actuary services panel meetings. Alderman Hayes attended the Meals on Wheels event and participated in an MPD ride-along. ADJOURNMENT The motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 pm was initiated by City Council Member Fuller, seconded by City Council Member Blessum and carried by the following roll call vote: ayes: Mike Blessum, Rob Fuller, Mike Hayes, Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Scott Samuelson; nays: None. APPROVED: Mark Jantzer, Mayor; ATTEST: Mikayla McWilliams, City Clerk - PURSUANT TO NDCC 40-01-09.1, THESE MINUTES PUBLISHED SUBJECT TO THE COUNCIL'S REVIEW AND REVISION (July 10, 2026)