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Lance, the city engineering representative, presented inspection photos showing expanded spalling around a bearing and explained the structural implications: water and salt infiltration through deck joints has compromised the bearing pad and grout under the bearing. \"Because of the way that this bridge is is built and sloped, all the water that's running off the bridge ... is finding the joint that's right above this bearing,\" Lance said. \"...This grout pad that's underneath it is now beginning to be compromised.\"

Staff outlined two construction approaches: a lower-cost dead-load lift that would allow the contractor to jack the bridge at the affected girder line and close northbound traffic while allowing southbound traffic to continue; and a higher-cost live-load cribbing system that would allow both directions to remain open but requires a contractor-designed shoring system.

Lance said the dead-load option would likely close the northbound lanes for about six to eight weeks, and the overall project duration would be about three months. He said the scope includes replacing the bearing and repairing the spalled concrete to extend the bridge's service life several years while the city develops a long-term replacement plan.

Why it matters: The inspection raised safety and longevity concerns for a major river crossing; repair work is intended to maintain the structure while longer-term options are evaluated in the context of planned flood-control work.

What happens next: The engineering amendment funds detailed design for the selected repair approach and allows staff to solicit construction bids. Council approved the amendment unanimously.

Budget and traffic notes: Staff said the dead-load approach is the lower-cost option but requires a longer single-direction closure; the live-load option increases contractor cost but preserves two-way traffic during the work. Emergency services and dispatch will be coordinated for any detours during construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Minot City Council Meeting 3/3/25 at 5:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","Staff briefed the council on recent inspection findings at Pier 3 of the Third Street Bridge; engineering amendment was approved unanimously to design repairs including bearing replacement and temporary lifting/shoring options.","taxTitle","Minot, Ward County, North Dakota","taxId",55035,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653442,"Council approves transit workforce FTE as part of broader recruitment partnerships with Minot State",4414,4674000,9088000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479844-8b959e36ac804ae39a22699ca521cb41&start=4674&end=9088","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479844-8b959e36ac804ae39a22699ca521cb41/thumbnail_4674000.jpg","/articles/6653442/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Council-approves-transit-workforce-FTE-as-part-of-broader-recruitment-partnerships-with-Minot-State","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653442-c289a66d7c90236bff056c21977a8cff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200012&Signature=KAUbJdiHB0sB9jGjCW11HcZ9v841vDAKZZelMzi0B1t0aaynxFcbNmK8ccHiP6VcGYmMDnT4Cx4imz~vELu9Oj7tKGV7zVnRv1q3dN-tKQxPIPDGJR9FBQXMAMz5g4Sj90AX6v8Tlf6p7ENkYoDpYyvOb33Z~QGZ~tSYhXQ~VAakIpBx9TGSCyJaLURKnYw6bkUztokiSxAUWKFjWBy4bfRQbAhf5x4CDWO5hcfHAMah~SQd690fWJNzBpl2g8ylZE3QQx8ai4NMKFOQaBFDJCuB83Snoc3HNwFbA-xhOj7XSHnIsmaW4nlg-Lemd-x2tNwGv8Lz~rCRo6B4jCJNRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot City Council voted 6–1 to approve a budget amendment and a full-time equivalent position tied to Phase 1 of a transit workforce analysis, part of the city's shift to an urban transit designation and its compliance with Federal Transit Administration requirements.

Brian (transit staff) told the council that the city's request for $15 million in state urban transit funding had been reduced in committee but that staff would continue to press for more state assistance. He said ridership has increased recently (up 17% year-to-date, 13% in February) and that expenses and federal requirements for ADA paratransit eligibility are rising.

\"This mobility manager position is required because as we move forward with the ADA requirements that we need to do to be in compliance with the FTA,\" a transit staff member told the council, explaining that certified ADA paratransit eligibility requires application review, release-of-information processing and travel training. The staff member said much of the position's cost is eligible for federal support at an 80/20 split.

The vote on the transit item passed 6–1, with Alderman Samuelson dissenting.

Separately, the council heard a more-developed recruitment proposal from the Minot Police Department and Minot State University. Acting Police Chief Plasas described a plan to recruit Minot State criminal-justice juniors and seniors into part-time community-service officer (CSO) roles, subsidize their junior/senior year tuition and fees, and require a three-year post-hire commitment. Dr. Gary Raybohm, a Minot State criminal-justice professor, described a state Career Builders scholarship program that can match employer contributions and help cover tuition, fees and living expenses for qualifying students.

City Manager Harold said staff would use savings from vacant sworn-officer positions to fund an initial pilot of four students (estimated at roughly $50,000 per student in full costs) and pursue the state match to reduce the city's share. \"We would strive to get a lot of those costs covered by the state if we can so the city doesn't bear the full need,\" Harold said.

Why it matters: Transit compliance with FTA rules affects the city's federal funding eligibility and service model. The police-recruitment partnership is a bid to build a local pipeline into sworn positions and to shift some non-enforcement work to civilians so sworn officers can focus on high-priority duties.

What happens next: Staff will implement the transit FTE and continue state lobbying for transit funding. Police and Minot State will finalize program details and return to council for any needed budget amendments; staff said the CSO pilot can be scaled depending on vacancies and state matches.","Council approved a transit workforce budget amendment and FTE tied to federal urban transit designation and discussed a new Minot State partnership and community-service officer model to recruit police officers; transit motion passed 6–1 and council directed staff to pursue state matching opportunities for the recruitment program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653446,"Minot council approves street-seal and microsurfacing contracts despite local bidder objections",553,3675000,4228000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479844-8b959e36ac804ae39a22699ca521cb41&start=3675&end=4228","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479844-8b959e36ac804ae39a22699ca521cb41/thumbnail_3675000.jpg","/articles/6653446/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Minot-council-approves-street-seal-and-microsurfacing-contracts-despite-local-bidder-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653446-1cc72abfdf162a9e7ed4f35e28271d6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200012&Signature=J1gVQh7~vHg9EnRxLQnqxj8X7YsvouKcGmG4AivGFIKOpJItPqO~eAab43WeKx0CKuAAkSePHXEIZkQPLDq~ZJ~RylQK3tfdGqL~xlUjmPeRjM4I~cE2T29rnco815MDvb0sKvKwPhqEBHcGKrZfe2-gwppDpDLm1zFLxxxTADGNf-nZzU~5Feb5kGGFkYpwi8F5XeDBCYNopFsWsPwPPD3ZACMBTB-HmY7qM7ki1c9d4P66BOwmnZCrErwk3AN-tmhcJCNGPLY3jbXuRKSJuekRZ7G~4E9jPk~W6xhlAJp8ujTdaG2rYnmx~mvWvNc5~e47pL~IB1pcwqrMMafynA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot City Council approved two road-maintenance awards — a 2025 street seal contract and a separate microsurfacing contract — after a lengthy exchange about local bidding opportunities.

Alderman Rob asked the council to pull the items for discussion and criticized staff for not soliciting local contractors more aggressively. \"We send 3 and a half million dollars worth of work over to Minnesota,\" Rob said, arguing that Minot firms should be given a chance. He urged a \"Minot First\" approach and said local contractors told him microsurfacing does not perform well in icy, rutted conditions and that a thin-lift overlay could be a better long-term option.

Lance, identified in the discussion as an engineering staff member, defended the selection of microsurfacing and chip seal as standard pavement-maintenance choices. \"It's the most cost effective pavement maintenance technique that you can do,\" Lance said, adding that staff evaluate road condition, traffic loading and expected performance and choose a technique accordingly. He presented comparative per-square-yard estimates: approximately $14.65 for microsurfacing, $7.94 for chip seal and roughly $40 (or more depending on scope) for thin-lift overlays.

Council members pressed Lance on whether staff had solicited nonstandard bids (for a thin-lift overlay) instead of specifying a microsurfacing product in the bid documents. Lance said city engineering prepares plans and specifications for the improvement type the city is seeking; he said contractors can bid if they provide the specified service.

Votes: The motion to award the street-seal contract (item 5.2) passed 6–1, with Alderman Fuller voting no. The vote on the microsurfacing contract (item 5.21) also passed 6–1 with the same dissent.

Why it matters: The debate raised questions about whether bid specifications should be broadened to allow local firms to propose alternative but comparable pavement-rehabilitation approaches. Alderman Rob said he had heard from several local businesses that they were excluded because they do not offer microsurfacing, while Lance said microsurfacing is being used by state and county agencies and can be the most affordable option in some contexts.

What happens next: Council members asked staff to continue to evaluate pavement techniques and to provide more detailed cost comparisons at future meetings. Staff indicated they will proceed with the awarded contracts unless the council later directs otherwise.","Council approved two street maintenance contracts after an extended exchange about whether Minot contractors had a fair chance to bid. Both motions passed 6–1; Alderman Fuller dissented on both votes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653451,"Minot attorney outlines legislative progress on flood funding, NAS and property tax bills",683,1692000,2375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479844-8b959e36ac804ae39a22699ca521cb41&start=1692&end=2375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479844-8b959e36ac804ae39a22699ca521cb41/thumbnail_1692000.jpg","/articles/6653451/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Minot-attorney-outlines-legislative-progress-on-flood-funding-NAS-and-property-tax-bills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653451-b2d4ee8b9926deb8054ba20064f8206e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200012&Signature=GM8k5UKAd~R-MHZL~z8E9z64qCxh0MgvrWctXBqjHhyYiWw3Ui3~oR430PHCfyCYlUHuNegYxskjJMeQWOPOp2XaUPIqWswSSA-j-1B3wC80KpFhUgAr7PtkWpJOoG-22etKuw~UR7OZFO7HrYEf3Jzl6mOJ7AcGhFD5zceD3f9YeYbcdB2gc~SQb1QNPAXuaItr~7EtEvDGTDLovY~fsXAW44og0mYQgYsNVF~xEEqISorYORnosUkHxiwgyj78~elKvuOSFhOm1z41xlIXMopoOaRXhBofEuYcyK-XAWX4~3SYcF022M8yZiMPOfgzscK1uGX7ZReu1u7oi7j14A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shane Gettle, the city's special assistant to the city attorney on legislative matters, updated the Minot City Council on bills and funding the city is tracking during the 2025 legislative session.

Gettle said the most significant item for Minot is a House proposal that would accelerate funding for the Mouse River enhanced flood protection project to $125 million for the biennium, up from $76.1 million in the current biennium. \"That $125,000,000 estate funding ... is up from the 76,100,000.0 that we're at for this present biennium,\" Gettle said, adding the increase was pursued to limit the project delay effects of inflation.

The proposal passed the house unanimously and faces senate consideration. Gettle said the package includes two cash-management tools: a $200 million project line of credit and bonding for a $100 million southwest pipeline project. Together, he said, those tools would give state water managers flexibility to accelerate work and free carryover cash for other projects.

Gettle also described support in the legislature for NAS-related water infrastructure, including funds for pipe, pump stations and a biota treatment plant to continue Missouri River water delivery.

On other fronts, Gettle said a bill reallocating oil-tax revenue to support hub cities passed the senate unanimously and would provide Minot roughly 10.46% of a new energy-impact grant fund; the estimate is about $2 million a year for Minot.

He summarized an active slate of bills that could affect local courts, land-use and taxes. Among them: House Bill 1032, a municipal-court statute overhaul that passed the house and is pending in the senate; House Bill 1168 aiming to reduce local school property levies by shifting state funding; House Bill 1176 raising the primary-residence tax credit and capping local levy growth; and House Bill 1575 broadening tax-relief measures. Gettle said the three major tax packages are likely to be consolidated or reconciled as the session continues.

Gettle urged city representatives to testify when bills affecting Minot come up. \"Any of you are certainly welcome to come down and testify in any bill of concern on behalf of the city,\" he said.

Why it matters: State support and bill mechanics will affect the schedule and local share of the long-running flood-control program and other infrastructure projects important to Minot's growth and public safety. The council heard that acceleration could limit inflation-driven cost increases but would require the city to model what it could deliver with a larger state appropriation.

What happens next: Gettle said the council's delegation will travel to testify on Friday hearings; several of the bills he described will be taken up in upcoming committee and floor sessions and may be consolidated before final passage.","City special counsel reported on state legislative activity affecting Minot, including a proposed $125 million acceleration for Mouse River flood protection, funding for NAS water projects, hub-city oil revenue grants and several property-tax proposals now headed to the senate.","actionData","errors"]

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