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Burke County Tribune 6 Wednesday, May 1, 2019 1.75 inches x 3 inches 2 inches x 3 inches Public Notices/News Advertisement for Bids PUBLIC PUBLIC City of Portal Fire Hall Ackerman-Estvold R18127 With a Balanced DOCUMENT 00 1116 - Wind War Swirls NOTICES NOTICES ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION A public notice is information A public notice is information A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders informing citizens of government informing citizens of government are invited to submit bids for Project Budget and activities that may affect the activities that may affect the as described in this Document and into a Broad Bill citizens’ everyday lives. citizens’ everyday lives. according to the Instructions to Bidders. Public notices have been printed Public notices have been printed B. Project Identification: City of Portal by BILAL SULEIMAN around it. in local newspapers, the trusted in local newspapers, the trusted Fire Hall ND Newspaper Association Another NextEra project, the sources for community information, sources for community information, 1. Project Location: 300 Clark Street, Priorites Funded, They call him Mike “Windy” Emmons-Logan Wind Farm, for more than 200 years. for more than 200 years. Portal, ND 58772. C. Owner: City of Portal Brandenburg for good reason. ended up re-siting turbines onto D. Architect: Ackerman Estvold The Republican representative cropland, to the chagrin of farm- North Dakota newspapers also North Dakota newspapers also Engineering and Consulting, Inc.; Paul out of Edgeley is one of the biggest ers, in order to avoid paying mil- post public notices on post public notices on Breiner; 701-837-8737 Legislature Adjorns proponents of wind energy devel- lions in indirect mitigation costs, www.ndpublicnotices.com www.ndpublicnotices.com E. Project Description: Project consists opment at the legislature. And he according to Burke’s account. at no charge to units of at no charge to units of of 60’-0” X 80’-0” wood framed structure The 66th Legislative Assembly our state’s quality of life and has a long-winded way of telling NextEra officials did not respond government. government. to house the City’s fire trucks. Structure adjourned Sine Die late Friday economic prosperity,” said House you about it. to a request for comment for this has 16’-0” side walls and pre-fabricated evening having worked through Majority Leader . wood trusses. Exterior consists of metal Brandenburg introduced leg- story. nearly1,000 bills in 76 of the al- “This session was one of hard panel roof and siding. Interior is an islation this session to change Brandenburg said he’d been to lowable 80 days. This reserves work, but productive. We funded open space with a small restroom and the handling of environmental “a number” of Public Service Com- Notice of Hearing utility room. Mechanical and electrical four days should a need arise to our priorities within the rev- impacts of projects that destroy mission hearings on wind farm To all persons residing in or having systems are included. reconvene. enues collected by the state. K-12 native prairie and wetlands. Origi- projects over the years and there any interest in real or personal property F. Construction Contract: Bids will be Funding the state’s priorities funding, behavioral health, water located within the following boundaries: received for the following Work: nally aimed at energy projects, “has never been an issue like this such as education and infrastruc- projects, reinsurance, and county All of Forthun Township, consisting 1. Separate Prime Construction for specifically wind farms, the lan- before.” ture were a major accomplishment social services were some key of Sections 1 through 36 of Township each of the following trades: guage that was signed into law by “You have input from Game and 163N-Range 94W and Sections 31-36 a. General Construction for Republicans. They passed achievements. The state of North the governor on April 24 will affect Fish, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and and the US part of Sections 25-30 of b. Mechanical Construction major workforce development Dakota is in an excellent position more industries than initially the Public Service Commission,” Township 164N-Range 94W c. Electrical Construction legislation and invested heavily moving into the future,” Senate All of Short Creek Township, consisting 1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING planned. he said. “But there was no involve- in behavioral health. In addition, Majority Leader . of Sections 1 through 36 Township A. Owner will receive sealed bids until Brandenburg introduced House ment by the property owner to the bid time and date at the location Republican leaders advanced an All of these accomplishments 163N-93W and Sections 31-36 and the Bill 1383 after a wind farm project make the determinations on where US part of sections 25-30 of Township indicated below. Owner will consider “all of the above” energy policy make North Dakota an even bet- in his voting district, District 28, the right place is to put (wind tur- 164N-93W bids prepared in compliance with the and secured permanent property ter place to live, work and raise a Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, was nearly derailed by new regula- bines), and what should be done All of Keller Township consisting of tax relief. family. Republicans head into the Sections 1 thorugh 36 of Township and delivered as follows: tions from the North Dakota Game concerning mitigation issues.” “Republicans have worked hard interim with several important 162N-Range 94W 1. Bid Date: May 8, 2019. and Fish Department. Brandenburg’s bill, House Bill 2. Bid Time: 2:00 p.m., local time. this session to make real progress issues to study and look forward to All of Fay Township consisting of Allan Burke of the Emmons 1383, establishes an environmen- Sections 1 through 36 of Township 3. Location: Portal City Office, 25 that benefits the people of North continuing to work for the people County Record reported on the tal impact mitigation fund that 162N-Range 93W Railway Avenue, Portal, ND 58772. Dakota. We’re confident that the of North Dakota. All of Harmonious Township consisting B. Bids will be thereafter publicly controversy in a story published future entities could pay into to legislation we passed will increase of Sections 1 through 36 of Township opened. May 17, 2018. According to that offset mitigation costs. The fund 161N-Range 94W 1.3 BID SECURITY account, proposed wind farm proj- would be under the purview of an All of Leaf Mountain consisting of A. Bid security shall be submitted with Sections 1 through 36 of Township each bid in the amount of 5 percent ects by NextEra Energy Resources, existing committee that deals with a long-time wind farm builder federal litigation. The committee 161N-Range 93W of the bid amount. No bids may be for our children, grand children, All of Columbus City withdrawn for a period of 45 days after in the state, were hit with sur- is headed by Agriculture Commis- Legislature News and beyond against exorbitant tax A petition to establish a fire district opening of bids. Owner reserves the prise costs for the environmental sioner , who may right to reject any and all bids and to Senator increases or reductions in services covering the area within the boundaries impact. distribute money in the fund to listed above has been received in the waive informalities and irregularities. in the future. NextEra’s Foxtail Wind Farm in landowners. Funding may be used office of the Burke County Auditor. The 1.4 PREBID CONFERENCE David S. Rust The constitution requires that A. A pre-bid conference for all bidders Dickey County, which has since for land reclamation or mitigation Burke County Board of Commissioners District 2 the earnings of that fund are will hold a hearing at 10:00 A.M. on May will be held at the Portal City Hall, 25 been sold to Xcel Energy, paid from adverse impacts of develop- deposited in the state’s general 21, 2019 in the Commissioners’ Room Railway Avenue on May 1, 2019 at 2:00 $550,000 to Ducks Unlimited ment or for consultation with an We’re done! Unless we are called at the Burke County Courthouse, 103 p.m., local time. fund at the end of each biennium. after Game and Fish suggested the environmental scientist or related back to possibly override vetos of Main Street SE, Bowbells ND 58721. 1.5 DOCUMENTS Since there’s around $6 billion in wind farm should provide direct services. the Governor. The Senate ad- The purpose of the meeting is to hear A. Procurement and Contracting that fund, there are individuals any interested persons regarding the Documents: Electronic files will be mitigation. The state agency then Though the sponsor intended journed last Friday at 10:05 p.m., chomping at the bit to spend it on formation of this fire district. provided to prime bidders, Minot informed NextEra last November HB 1383 to help with wind farm the House a short time thereafter. their pet projects or desires. May 1 & 8, 2019 Builders Exchange, Bismarck-Mandan that it should provide additional development, the bill’s carrier said Major issues addressed included Builders Exchange, Fargo-Moorhead During the interim, the leg- indirect mitigation. That could she’s looking at the many ways the infrastructure funding, workforce Builders Exchange, Minnesota islature will study and possibly have killed the North Dakota proj- new fund could be used. development, human and social Builders Exchange, Williston Builders recommend how to spend those Exchange, Grand Forks Builders ect and resulted in the wind farm “This affects any public entities services, and education. We left Notice of Hearing biennial earnings. & Traders Exchange, Construction being moved to South Dakota, or private individuals who need to Bismarck having balanced the N.D. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION Now for some bills that did pass. Plans Exchange, Dickinson Builders Burke wrote. do mitigation,” said Rep. Cynthia OIL AND GAS DIVISION Exchange, Construction Industry budget with no tax increases. The North Dakota Industrial The task of regulating grain in- Center, and Billings Builders Exchange. After Gov. inter- Schreiber-Beck, R-Wahpeton. “It’s Some tax relief was passed allow- Commission will hold a public hearing spection and dealers was attached 1.6 TIME OF COMPLETION AND vened in the matter, he said, fur- fairly broad scoped in nature.” ing individuals to reduce their at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019, to the Ag Department’s budget (SB LIQUIDATED DAMAGES at the N.D. Oil & Gas Division, 1000 ther mitigation requirements were Schreiber-Beck is a member of North Dakota taxable income by A. Bidders shall begin the Work on 2009). That was a hotly contested East Calgary Ave., Bismarck, N.D. At waived and the project proceeded. the state Aeronautics Commission the amount of their Social Secu- receipt of the Notice to Proceed and item as some felt it should have the hearing the Commission will receive Another part of the controversy and is interested in what the bill shall complete the Work within the rity, if their federal taxable income testimony and exhibits. Persons with stayed with the PSC with more Contract Time indicated by Bidder on the is over which types of land to means for state airport projects. is less than $50,000, or $100,000 any interest in the cases listed below, regulatory staff allocated. Bid Form. Work is subject to liquidated place wind turbines on. Game “When we’re looking at state if filing jointly. take notice. damages. SB 2124 restructures county PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If at and Fish considers native prairie, airports perhaps this is going to The session will probably be re- END OF DOCUMENT 00 1116 social services and permanently the hearing you need special facilities or grasslands, to be some of the actually defray some of those costs membered as much for legislation April 17, 24 & May 1, 2019 eliminates that county property or assistance, contact the Oil and Gas highest value land in the state, to do mitigation,” Schreiber-Beck that did not pass as it will be for tax levy. The goal is to deliver the Division at 701-328-8038 by Thursday, which drives up mitigation costs. said, adding that county road those that did. Some of the more May 09, 2019. same services to every eligible citi- Farmers would much rather place infrastructure projects could also talked about bills that failed to STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO: zen, regardless of where they live turbines on grassland versus crop- benefit from the fund. get the required number of votes Case No. 27440: (Continued) through the creation of nineteen Application of Petro Harvester Operating land, so they don’t have to farm include: zones. The expected result is more Co., LLC for an order amending the The criminal trespass and GREATER funding directed to service deliv- applicable orders for the Northeast “hunting” bill (SB 2315). That bill Foothills-Bakken Pool to establish four ery and less on administration. passed the Senate but was defeat- 1280-acre spacing units described as NORTHWEST The Governor’s request for a ed in the House on the last day by Sections 4 and 9; Sections 16 and 21; $50 million endowment fund Sections 17 and 20; and Sections 18 a close 44 – 48 vote. Hunters are for operations and maintenance and 19, T.161N., R.91W., Burke County, more than likely elated; landown- of a Theodore Roosevelt Library ND, with one horizontal well to be drilled CORNER ers are disappointed. Possible on each such unit, and granting such did pass. The actual dollars will ramification: Will we see more other relief as may be appropriate. remain in state coffers with only posted land in the future? Case No. 27441: (Continued) MARKET the interest spent on O & M. Ev- Application of Petro Harvester Operating The “cottage foods” bill (SB erything is contingent on another Co., LLC for an order amending the 2296) was supposed to bring clari- $100 million in private donations applicable orders for the Little Butte- fication to the direct-to -consumer Bakken Pool, Burke County, ND, to for the actual structure. I voted No Advertising sale of baked goods and canned (i) extend the outline and amend the as we are borrowing $35 million items without requiring licensing, applicable orders for the Little Butte from the Bank of North Dakota Field to include all of Section 31, appears in 7 labeling, or kitchen inspections. this!” with no repayment plan. T.161N., R.91W.; (ii) establish a 1280- Waiting Game The bill passed overwhelmingly acre spacing unit in the Little Butte- Since Feb. 14, reporters at the Roosevelt Rides Again Since I’m running out of space, area newspapers in the Senate but was defeated Bakken Pool described as Sections Capitol have been watching a red After the Theodore Roosevelt here are some additional high- overwhelmingly in the House. 30 and 31, T.161N., R.91W., with one heart-shaped balloon that got Presidential Library overcame lights. An “ethics” bill (HB 1521) horizontal well to be drilled on the unit; Bowbells, Crosby, Cottage food producers celebrated loose and floated to the top of Me- an uncertain future this legisla- was passed largely along party and (iii) granting such other relief as may the victory. Possible ramifica- Kenmare, Mohall morial Hall during a Giving Hearts tive session, Gov. Doug Burgum lines. We expanded the list of con- be appropriate. tion: The Department of Health’s Case No. 27525: Application of Day event at the Capitol. was all smiles as he signed the bill ditions that qualify for a medical administrative rules may be more EnviroVault LP for an order allowing Stanley, Tioga, Feb. 18, a Nerf dart was discov- helping to fund it Friday, April 26. marijuana card, passed a home- restrictive than the bill. an indirect flameless tank heating unit ered stuck in the ceiling, allegedly “We’re signing a challenge,” stead tax credit with more favor- to be located within a tank, within a Westhope The Governor’s plan to change fired from a Walmart Nerf gun by Burgum said. “This is a challenge able provisions for farm residenc- tank farm in ND, as an exception to the structure of the State Board of an unknown lawmaker in an at- to donors everywhere.” es, allocated another $40 million the requirements of NDAC Section Higher Education to two separate 43-02-03-28, and such other relief as tempt to knock down the balloon. The governor’s budget includes to WAWS, passed a nineteen page COVERING OVER boards failed; however, SCR 4016 is appropriate. Lawmakers allegedly placed bets an endowment fund of $15 million education funding bill, and passed Case No. 27258: (Continued) On a 16,000 HOMES which will increase the member- on when the two objects will fall. and an authorization for a $35 a contentious bill (District 2 legis- motion of the Commission to review ship of the board from eight to Rep. , R-Fargo, million loan, available only after lators voted “No”) on pore spaces the authorization and permit under fifteen did pass. Since that is a Order No. 26960 for Berg Specialty said he picked legislative day 55 $100 million is raised in private and salt water disposal wells. constitutional issue, North Dakota Fluids-Holding, LLC to operate a treating for the dart and legislative day 60 donations. Some issues were very difficult voters must approve it on the plant located in the NWNW of Section for the balloon. As of Friday, April The governor acknowledged this session as they were filled 12, T.161N., R.93W., Black Slough Published November, 2020 ballot. 26, neither had fallen. that taxpayers might not see the with emotion and controversy, Field, Burke County, ND, known as the No bills dealing with the spend- library as a priority, but said he with good folks on both sides of FluidTech No. 1 Treating Plant (Facility Capitol Blues ing of Legacy Fund earnings No. 700138-01) and such other relief as Every was impressed with all the issues the issue wanting us to vote their According to end-of-session passed this session. The House is appropriate. addressed by the legislature this way. Unfortunately, we get either tradition, the legislature held its approved, but the Senate defeated, Case No. 27547: Application of Petro 1st & 3rd year. a green button or a red button to Harvester Operating Co. LLC for an annual “Sine Die” party (in Latin: one linked to reducing income “You name an important priority push; that satisfies one side but order pursuant to NDAC § 43-02-03- “to adjourn without a future date”) taxes. The goal of the Legacy and this legislature has dug in and displeases the other. However, it is 88.1 authorizing saltwater disposal into Wednesdays Wednesday, April 24. Fund is to set aside 30% of the oil the Dakota Group in the LIG2 SWD found a way to fund,” Burgum a great the privilege to serve in the For $25 a ticket, lawmakers were and gas revenue so that, if the oil #1 well, NENW Section 2, T.162N., said. legislature. treated to food and drinks at the industry were to slow down, we R.91W., Lignite Field, Burke County, ND, For more He also noted that the library’s Thank you for giving me the op- pursuant to NDAC Chapter 43-02-05 Bismarck Ramada, as well as the would have a steady, dependable funding structure was unique and portunity. Feel free to contact me and such other relief as is appropriate. dulcet tones of Sen. Merrill Piep- revenue stream from the inter- information contact hoped it could be used for future at [email protected] for more infor- Signed by, korn, D-Fargo, who chose Johnny est and earnings. It’s to protect Doug Burgum, Governor projects. mation or questions. Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” Chairman, NDIC In his own remarks, House and “Ring of Fire” at the karaoke May 1, 2019 Minority Leader Joshua Boschee, stand. D-Fargo, said that while Roosevelt Burke “He commanded the crowd,” was a great president, he was also Rep. , D-Grand Forks, a “flawed man.” When Does Your Subscription said of the performance. Boschee said he had been as- County According to Piepkorn, this was sured that in the shaping of the the first time he had sung karaoke Come Due? library, “all North Dakotans will in 15 years, but he jokingly said he be represented in the story,” pre- Look at the mailing label on the front page Tribune expected nothing less than posi- sumably referring to Roosevelt’s tive reviews because as a part-time controversial history in Native singer in a band, “I get paid for Burke County Tribune 377-2626 American relations.