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City staff said early drafting of the program contemplated housing reimbursements for students, but staff removed housing assistance after receiving guidance that reimbursements could create IRS/tax complications and slow implementation. The approved program as presented will cover tuition and books (subject to available funding), create part‑time CSO positions (approximately 20 hours per week during the student period) and establish part‑time CSO roles designed to transition participants into full‑time officer openings once they graduate.

City officials said the program is intended as a long-term recruitment strategy to reduce vacancies in sworn positions. Staff estimated the current budgeted amount in the amendment would cover roughly four students if the city bore full tuition costs; if the state Career Builders program participates (it can cover up to 50% of tuition), the city could expand the program to serve more students, possibly four to eight depending on interest. Council and staff discussed how these part‑time hires are to be recorded administratively and how the program will be scaled back as full‑time vacancies are filled.

Council action: Motion to approve the partnership and related budget amendment passed unanimously.

What happens next: City staff will finalize program details with Minot State University, recruit students for the fall cycle and monitor headcount and budget impacts during the next budget review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Minot City Council Meeting 5/5/25 at 5:30 p.m.","oneSentenceSummary","The Minot City Council unanimously approved a partnership with Minot State University to fund tuition and create part‑time Community Service Officer positions intended to develop a pipeline into full‑time police officer roles.","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},6568950,"Minot holds public hearing on Chapter 5 alcohol ordinance; council delays action to allow full review",3380,1211000,4591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193092-e386e6e19c1e35a9a199f9b226232786&start=1211&end=4591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193092-e386e6e19c1e35a9a199f9b226232786/thumbnail_1211000.jpg","/articles/6568950/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Minot-holds-public-hearing-on-Chapter-5-alcohol-ordinance-council-delays-action-to-allow-full-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568950-3964fd28ca0f56147f5d3d0b95316cbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174769&Signature=SCHAngAxlD-AkyhH12EL9EQbtHCmXspOarkFI7pYkLBKko1WkOb1ACn6T1VBW5gRw3W75ybM7lK4FRlRvnfWv5YQMChbaYHuWF6P7nbX5RHrkrZ5HPd02aRFyfD8m73UuOoGVy~Pert6nQ06Ua34FtotGp7JNP~SFjdSvz5RVHfMmjyuiE1p7UBDy3wyVEPdgp3nBFxgTyxk8ptFn1X-po3zIPvxyshVkRykDy-355YNzeC8CAjTV4uzYeDYwL40OjCwmN~5dyevDwSAS4KufedJFbxoM6Hj0-0clOsPYMaEt1F2mCJpObxfEzhDNadHSP0bvmNCxt8yQE0iYlu7SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot City Council on May 5 conducted a public hearing on proposed revisions to Chapter 5 of the city code governing alcohol beverages. Alderman Paul Pitner, who chaired the review committee, outlined the committee’s work, described multiple options under consideration and summarized a legal memorandum the committee received on the possible removal of the city's cap on retail liquor licenses.

Pitner told the council the committee considered several options including leaving the cap in place, removing the cap and allowing the city to sell new licenses, and hybrid proposals that would permit new licenses while providing protections or compensation mechanisms for existing license holders. He said the committee’s work was meant to review the ordinance at council direction, not to forward a predetermined outcome.

Public comment was extensive and largely focused on the cap, the economic and legal risks of removing it, and the potential effect of expanded charitable gaming (\"E-TAB\" machines). License holders and owners who have invested in liquor licenses told the council they oppose removing the cap without protections; others urged changes to allow new entrants while preserving value for current holders.

Key points raised during public comment:
- Richard Depora (owner, Ranger Lounge) cautioned that the legal memorandum does not provide a definitive green light and warned of potential litigation costs to taxpayers.
- Josh Walksi proposed an alternative approach that would cap gaming sites rather than liquor licenses and add separate \"tavern\" and off-sale license types so existing full retail license holders retain value.
- Several business owners including Tony Mueller (Sports on Tap), Lori Hefty (Capri Bar), Melissa Wright (Arnie's 2) and Nick Geiss (Broadway Liquor) expressed concern that removing the cap would strip value from long‑standing license holders and reduce incentives for owners to invest in improvements.
- Jessica Klein, attorney for Marketplace Foods and other license holders, described four options before the council and recommended an approach similar to one proposed by Kevin Black, which preserves market‑established pricing and offers a right of first refusal for existing license holders.
- Concerns were also raised about perceived conflicts of interest; one owner suggested recusal for members with potential personal or family business interests.

Council members said they wanted more time to consider the public input. Alderman Blessum said he was not prepared to ask staff for a final draft based on tonight’s hearing and preferred to allow more time to study the concerns. Alderman Pitner said the committee process should continue and suggested further committee meetings to find a path forward.

Council action: The council voted unanimously to close the public hearing and later unanimously approved placing the item on a future agenda for discussion (targeted for the council\fs September meeting, after seating of a full seven-member council). No ordinance change was adopted at the May 5 meeting.

What happens next: Staff will hold the record of public comment and return the item to the council for further discussion at a later date; council members signaled an interest in continuing committee work and exploring middle-ground proposals that balance market access and protections for existing license holders.","The Minot City Council on May 5 conducted a public hearing on proposed revisions to Chapter 5 (alcohol beverages) that could remove or alter the city\fs cap on retail liquor licenses; after extensive public comment the council closed the hearing and delayed further action.",{"_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},6568954,"Minot council reviews $955.2 million capital plan; flood-control work drives majority of projects",416,788000,1204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193092-e386e6e19c1e35a9a199f9b226232786&start=788&end=1204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193092-e386e6e19c1e35a9a199f9b226232786/thumbnail_788000.jpg","/articles/6568954/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Minot-council-reviews-9552-million-capital-plan-flood-control-work-drives-majority-of-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568954-db3627f197aeac21a9808f2d18678dc6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174769&Signature=E18j7mVE8~Mt26CV6Sjlonzu-WlzFUKaEiQDi5iKYGhfq8leb1eA8MSuwjftkzKiwoUDyPzabnRZhAL3QPCM4vi-PDMRU~zBXjqwIzeBuV7OkVm8OzlB8p6pF6UavEYKxfrG17Bq4h7nxOiiJNEBEuKJ8kCs8KAK-9a29gKyNYyCqQd7WPea3DLcZaF-osh8Z-6GDTJlCIm6pX5jqJheMh7GhYbpjPhxuZUmAb1aoaG5lBIZDprV7hvfxj5hPlns8PsM2DX54~mDwWkF14g8u~sVyEMy69XoL4SLj0sbvxwukNgnRWHvcMOoD~8AwqaUPB4Z5XawNWqc8-UdCbMFVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot City Council on May 5 heard a public presentation on the city’s draft capital improvement plan (CIP), which staff described as a $955,200,000 program spread across a five-year window. City engineers told the council that nearly 60% of the plan’s value is within the city’s multi-phase flood-control project.

City staff emphasized that the CIP is funded primarily by federal and state sources and local sales tax, and that the city separately spends about $15 million a year on infrastructure maintenance that is not part of the CIP. The city engineer said some projects were rescoped in response to earlier feedback: the police station was reduced to an on-site remodel rather than an addition, and the wastewater treatment project currently shows only engineering funding with construction phased later.

A public commenter urged the council to keep a proposed Amherst Street/bridge project in the CIP so grant opportunities remain available. Josh Walksi said leaving planned projects in the CIP preserves the city’s ability to seek future funding, and asked that the city not remove the item because doing so would reduce the chance of securing grants.

Staff also provided an update on flood-related property acquisitions tied to flood-control phases MI4 and MI8. Consultant Steve Wolsfeld of CDM Smith told the council the city is acquiring 13 properties across the two project areas. Two offer meetings have been completed; staff scheduled nine more meetings to occur over the next four working days, and two remaining acquisitions are a commercial property and an apartment complex that require additional detail. Wolsfeld said delays stemmed from extended appraisal work, environmental approval timing and internal processing; he said relocation assistance has been provided to eligible Parkview Trailer Park residents and that staff believes the acquisition schedule is back on track.

Council action: Alderman Pitner moved to close the CIP public hearing; the motion passed unanimously.

What happens next: Staff said it will incorporate public and council feedback and bring a final CIP back to the council at the mid-May meeting for further consideration.","The Minot City Council held a public hearing on a draft five-year capital improvement plan totaling $955,200,000 and received updates on flood-control property acquisitions. Council closed the hearing and will return to the CIP after staff incorporates public input.",{"_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},6568940,"Council names Pathfinder Services subrecipient to manage Broadway Circle affordable units; agreement to follow",290,5447000,5737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193092-e386e6e19c1e35a9a199f9b226232786&start=5447&end=5737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193092-e386e6e19c1e35a9a199f9b226232786/thumbnail_5447000.jpg","/articles/6568940/Minot/Ward-County/North-Dakota/Council-names-Pathfinder-Services-subrecipient-to-manage-Broadway-Circle-affordable-units-agreement-to-follow","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568940-2766e2d3de1dc25a5858d304a79542ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174769&Signature=RjqqMt-QUg5fc-1z-6J2P~fz2JsVXUAxhhy7nP33cJGTYgfUSS4ET8wTQigIV15Ej72v3diA-X3Z4btYjFQ54cGCh6STT4SJI8HGb5jvccWKbH3yYiTjKMJQDN~OWKZN1VwJPbqobnq5WQBIp5D-NRhcrJemjXAOge8xYOzIGAXb2HV18z4NwFWmOG6NbIGmld2taV4Rd~0YlPX0aVinO6wLp-8DayHmrgYwLt-vOUVsMiu2SmLon~SIsmGOa2aO1kxFx0tLdOmF9ysU0LV~X8jlVaPt3Q2TllaI6t1qJadejmNc3yGaAuBjOvRGqYsCabizuxlVTpBxVWPfpdWfVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Minot City Council accepted staff\fs recommendation to proceed with Pathfinder Services of North Dakota as the subrecipient/property manager for Broadway Circle, a multi-component project that includes a 17-unit low‑ and moderate‑income (LMI) apartment building (Building C), a family homeless shelter and commercial space.

Staff reported that all inspections for Building C are complete and a certificate of occupancy is expected the week following the meeting. City staff reissued an RFP in January and received two management proposals: Peoples First (for the LMI complex only) and Pathfinder Services (to manage the LMI building, the family homeless shelter and commercial space). A review committee that included the city manager, an alderman and city staff interviewed both proposers and recommended Pathfinder Services based on its 38 years of experience managing homelessness services and similar HUD-funded projects.

Staff said the recommended subrecipient agreement will be prepared and returned to the council for approval; staff described a proposed structure in which Pathfinder would pay $5,000 per month (reported in the meeting as a proposed figure) until city reserves are repaid and the longer-term arrangement was described as a lease‑to‑own over the 20‑year affordability period. The council emphasized that contracts must comply with HUD requirements and noted that HUD oversight will apply during the affordability term.

Council action: The council voted unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and directed staff to draft a subrecipient agreement for council approval.

What happens next: Staff will prepare a subrecipient agreement and return it to council for approval; Pathfinder would assume management duties once the contract is executed and the certificate of occupancy is issued.","The Minot City Council accepted staff\fs recommendation to award a subrecipient management role for Broadway Circle to Pathfinder Services of North Dakota. Building C (17-unit LMI project) is nearing certificate of occupancy; staff will draft a subrecipient agreement and return it for council approval.","actionData","errors"]

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