A PUBLICATION OF THE LEAGUE OF CITIES | MARCH 2015

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36580_40 MEI_8_5x11_Sky_CS_a4.indd 1 12/1/14 4:04 PM Volume 83 ■ Issue 3 CITYScan is published 10 times yearly by the North Dakota League of Cities at 410 E Front Ave, Bismarck, POSTMASTER: SEND ND 58504. Subscriptions are $20 per year. Advertising rates on application. Deadline for advertising and ADDRESS CHANGES TO: copy is the first of the preceding month. Permission to use any original article if credit given. Opinions NORTH DAKOTA LEAGUE TABLE expressed in articles do not necessarily express the position taken by the North Dakota League of Cities. Editor: Nicole Peske, NDLC Advertising/Circulation: Rebecca Haag, NDLC OF CITIES, 410 E FRONT AVE, of Contents Design Director: Chelly Bosch, Elegant Designs BISMARCK, ND 58504

Executive Director’s Column ...... 4 CityBeat ...... 17 We create more than infrastructure. President’s Column ...... 5 Dissecting Drug Testing Dilemmas ...... 18 Celebrate Cities Day ...... 6 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program...... 20 Webinar Series ...... 7 Business Associates ...... 21 March Madness ...... 8 We help build School Orchard Grants Awarded ...... 22 MFOA Membership Application ...... 9 State Clean Diesel Grants ...... 23 Don’t Miss Out ...... 10 Hometown Homegrown ...... 24 great communities. Jan Jordan Scholarship Application ...... 11 Ask NDLC ...... 25 UGPTI/NDLTAP Training Schedule...... 13 Attorney General’s Opinions ...... 26 City Matters ...... 13 Community Forestry Grants ...... 14 Dakota Digital Film Festival ...... 26 Railroad Crossing Requests for Input ...... 15 Bulletin Notes ...... 28 Annual Conference Save the Date ...... 16 Community Calendar ...... 29 State Office Supply Contract ...... 17 League and Municipal Calendars ...... 30

About the cover: Photographed on the Dennis & Elaine Lovcik farm, near Pisek. Photo by Rebecca Raber, Fargo, ND.

NDLC Executive Board 2014-2015 Consult with our President: Larry Weil, City Planner, West Fargo • Vice President: Chuck Andrus, Council Member, South Heart • Past President: Kimberly Nunberg, City Auditor, Beach municipal experts today. Regional Executive Board Members Diane Affeldt, City Auditor, Garrison; Katie Andersen, Mayor, Jamestown; Darrell Bjerke, Mayor, Beulah; Tate Cymbaluk, City Commissioner, Williston; Jim Hatlelid, Council Member, Minot; JoyAnn Holsten, Council Member, Wing; Alisa Mitskog, City Council, Wahpeton; Anita Mjolhus, City Commissioner, Killdeer; Kim Steffan, City Auditor, Ray; Dan Stenvold, Mayor, Park River; Fred Wangler, Council Member, Casselton; Chris West, Mayor, Grafton NDLC Staff Blake Crosby, Executive Director ([email protected]) • Jerry Hjelmstad, Deputy Director/Staff Attorney ([email protected]) Chelsey Benson, Administrative Assistant ([email protected]) • Rebecca Haag, Member Services Manager ([email protected]) • Nicole Peske, Education Director ([email protected])

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36580_40 MEI_8_5x11_Sky_CS_a4.indd 1 12/1/14 4:04 PM 800-472-2692 [email protected] Blake Crosby Executive Director

Diversify our economy

Happy March! The month of March is a busy one for the we want to avoid the wide swings in our economy inherent to League. We have Celebrate Cities Day at the Legislature, Mayor agriculture and oil, we need to diversify and we have the funds to for a Day essay contest winner announced, March Madness do so. Many projects are a one-time expenditure and will show rolls in and the Jan Jordan Scholarship applications are due. an immediate return-on-investment. We know revenue streams Information on all those activities are in this issue, so please plan will come back up but we need to be ready. We also know we to participate. are in competition with other oil producing states and dropping Legislatively, the crossover date for bills occurred on Feb. 27 back to number three or four in production should not be even a and there are two days of recess so we have a little time to catch remote thought. our breath before we start the second half on March 4. The Some questions that should drive the infrastructure League is tracking about 180 bills and they range from the usual conversation are about the next couple of generations. How property taxes to sales tax to water projects to new ways to fund important is it to retain the young adults with families that have city infrastructure. returned to the state? How important is it to encourage North The conversations in the hallway and on the floor of the House Dakotans living in another state to come back? How important and Senate have been driven by the drop in oil prices. Both is it to encourage families to put down roots? It all hinges on chambers and both parties are working diligently on “what if” infrastructure, whether it is schools, hospitals, parks, affordable contingency spending plans. As many have said, “it is gloom, but housing, job creation or ultra-fast internet connectivity. If we not doom.” Fortunately, this change in revenue happened when build it for them, they will come…and stay. There are many the legislature was in session so they are able to be proactive. It interesting conversations taking place across the state and your would have been a real mess in an off-year. League is at the table. North Dakota, since statehood, has seen the economy rise A special thanks to all of you who have come to testify, given and fall with the prices of a commodity … agriculture. Now, input on the Friday calls and/or provided written testimony. we have the addition of another commodity … oil. Those two We would not be successful without you. commodities provide 68% of North Dakota’s economy. So, if Remember, the BEST government is LOCAL government!

4 MARCH 2015 CITYScan Larry Weil 2014-15 NDLC President

Cultural diversity

North Dakota communities are becoming more diverse each meaning for me in the quote by Jawaharlal Nehru, “Culture is year. The diversity in cultures enriches our lives with new ideas the widening of the mind and of the spirit.” and customs, as well as new art and music. New Americans With the increasing population and work force in North are also helping to fill jobs in a state that boasts the lowest Dakota, people are coming from all over the United States, unemployment rate in the nation, which was 2.6% in July 2014 and even from other countries, to find a new place to live, and 2.8% in December 2014. New Americans include refugee work and play. We have a tremendous opportunity to share populations from no fewer than eight countries in 2014 and our experiences, traditions and customs and also to learn from 450-495 people from estimates earlier in the year. them. We can look for opportunities to include new residents Growing up in western North Dakota in the 1950s and 60s, in activities in our communities. Our communities will benefit my exposure to different cultures was limited. The area was from them and our lives can truly be enriched. mostly settled by first generation Americans including German– February 27th was the crossover date for bills for the ongoing Russians, Norwegians, Polish and Czechoslovakians. My parents legislative session. All bills have been heard in one of the houses were second generation Germans from Russia and spoke German and a number of bills have been heard on both sides and and English fluently. Barn dances brought the best in cultural been brought to the floor for a vote. The League continues to music and dance – Waltz, Two-step, Polka and Schottische. monitor a number of bills that may impact cities and provide While in college at North Dakota State University, my updated information through the listserv and our weekly Friday summers were partially spent at leadership camps in Michigan conference calls. A number of cities are participating in the where I made friends with young adults from across the United conference calls and have appeared at the Legislature to provide States. This gave me new insights into numerous other cultures testimony on bills. Funding for cities has become even more in our country. of a concern to many with the revenue forecast updates. We After college I joined the Peace Corps and spent three years need to continue our involvement and action to be successful in in Brazil. Much like the United State, Brazil is a melting pot achieving our funding needs. of people from different cultures. The country was claimed by The NDLC Executive Board will meet in Bismarck in early Portugal. After Brazil gained its freedom and later liberated March for our quarterly meeting prior to Celebrate Cities Day. Brazilian Natives and Africans from slavery, much acculturation Legislative updates will be on the agenda, as well as going over took place. Despite acculturation many customs have been financial information, staff reports and I am sure some initial handed down from generation to generation. Drought conditions planning for the annual conference in Fargo. and hard economic and political times in Europe in the late Early in March, representatives from several cities and the 1800s and early 1900s resulted in many emigrants settling North Dakota League of Cities Executive Board will attend in Brazil, particularly southern Brazil where climates and soil the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference conditions were similar to areas they came from. Today, Brazil is in Washington, D.C. This will provide an opportunity to rich in customs and traditions from all over the world, as well as learn more about national legislation which might affect states those that evolved from within. Brazilians are a wonderful people and cities. We will also have an opportunity to meet with our who welcome visitors, particularly Americans. They have patience congressional delegation to voice our needs and concerns. to visit and share stories, traditions and customs with others. March 17-19, 2015 is March Madness in Bismarck. Please Suffice it to say that I learned so much from my experience and check out the program and register for the event. I am sure that gained a great appreciation for diverse cultures. There is much you will find it very educational and I hope to see you there.

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CITYScan MARCH 2015 5 Celebrate Cities Day at the Capitol on March 6

8:15 a.m. Registration (Heritage Center, Capitol Grounds - 612 E Boulevard Ave) 8:30 a.m. Orientation and briefing on legislative issues 9 a.m. Tour the Capitol and attend hearings 11:45 a.m. Governor Dalrymple (invited) will address city officials in Memorial Hall and announce the winner of the “If I Were Mayor for a Day” essay contest. Noon Lunch will be served to legislators and city officials by members of the ND Chiefs of Police Association, the ND Fire Chiefs Association and the League executive board. 1 p.m. Attend floor sessions and visit with legislators.

Registration fee: $35. Register online at www.ndlc.org/celebratecities. MGA Leadership Training Program participants will earn 5 credits. For more information about the League’s Leadership Training Program visit www.ndlc.org/ltp. If you need assistance because of a disability, contact the League at 800-472-2692.

6 MARCH 2015 CITYScan Participate in valuable League Interested in a topic but the date doesn’t training without leaving your office. work for you? Register and you will receive All you need is a computer a link to the recording. You will love the S with an Internet connection. convenience! Online registration only. Participants will be billed after the webinar.

Register for webinars at www .ndlc .org/events

______March 12, 10-11 a.m. April 9, 10-11 a.m. Think Tourism Media Saavy (Kim Schmidt, ND Department of Tourism) (Katie Pinke, Katpinke Consulting) Learn how to use your city’s best assets as leverage to attract Join Katie Pinke of Katpinke Consulting as she breaks down ways tourists. Even a seemingly small benefit can mean big dollars to craft your message and deliver it in a positive and effective way. brought into your city. We’ll look at the importance of tourism She’ll also focus on interview and public speaking skills that will and the resources available to you from the ND Department help you handle the toughest situations. of Tourism. Registration: $25 NDIRF Member; $40 Non-member (per person) Registration: FREE

______March 26, 10-11 a.m. April 23, 2-3 p.m. City Websites Made Easy Municipal Clerk of Court Responsibilities (Quinton Randel, CivicPlus) (Kathy Wangler, City of Bismarck) Dig into what makes a successful website. Quinton will discuss Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the municipal clerk of how to create and maintain a city website that offers information court. Kathy Wangler, Bismarck clerk of court, will identify what and interaction to keep your citizens engaged. Common pitfalls is required by law, the paperwork involved and how to organize and success stories will be shared. As an added bonus we’ll take and prioritize. a tour of the League’s website to review the resources available Registration: $25 NDIRF Member; $40 Non-member (per person) to your city. Registration: $25 NDIRF Member; $40 Non-member (per person)

Webinar Registration Information: Register for webinars at www.ndlc.org/events. MGA Leadership Training Program participants will earn one credit. For more information about the League’s Leadership Training Program, visit www.ndlc.org/mga.

CITYScan MARCH 2015 7 MID-WINTER WORKSHOP FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS March Madness vs Sense & Sensibility Register online Tuesday, March 17 • Noon – Wednesday, March 18 • 3 pm today! Radisson Hotel, 605 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck

Online registration only! Register at www ndlc. org/marchmadness. .

Tuesday, March 17 3:15 p.m. Economic Development Tools for Thriving Noon Registration Communities (Jane Priebe, City of Wahpeton; Dawn 12:30 p.m. Welcome & Introductions Keeley, Red River Regional Council and JoAnn Rodenbiker, Northern Plains Electric Cooperative) This fun and 12:45 p.m. The Truth About Leadership (Mayor Mike Seminary, experienced panel will discuss practical tools and City of Bismarck) Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary best practices you can use to boost your economic will explore the 10 truths that help establish a solid development efforts. foundation to lead from. 4:15 p.m. Legislative Update: Proposed Changes that Affect 1:45 p.m. Networking Break Cities (Blake Crosby, League Staff) Hear about what’s 2 p.m. Continuity of Government (Dawn Moen, ND Risk happening at the Capitol this legislative session and what Management Division) Help your city define procedures it means to you. and be prepared to continue operations in the event of a 5 p.m. Networking Social Connect with old friends and new as natural or manmade disaster. you discuss your challenges and success stories in a relaxed 3 p.m. Networking Break atmosphere.

8 MARCH 2015 CITYScan Wednesday, March 18

7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast project that measures progress in our state. Learn about 8 a.m. City Risk Management Issues (Steve Spilde and Brennan the ND Compass program, what resources are available to Quintus, ND Insurance Reserve Fund) Examine risk cities and give your input on what you’d like to see added management issues, common trends and how you can to the website. protect your city from liability and potentially lower your Noon Leadership Training Program Awards Luncheon premiums. 1 p.m. Lessons from Leith (Mayor Ryan Schock, City of Leith) In 9 a.m. Combat Human Trafficking in ND (Patrick Atkinson, late 2013, the rural community of Leith found themselves Institute for Trafficked, Exploited and Missing Persons) Gather involved in an unlikely situation when Neo-Nazi Craig a basic understanding of slavery in today’s world and the Cobb started buying land in an attempt to take over the rise of trafficking in North Dakota. Learn what to look for city. Hear the story from Mayor Ryan Schock and learn and how you can help combat human trafficking. what they did right, what they wish they would have done differently and how it’s changed the city for the better. 10 a.m. Networking Break 2 p.m. Networking Break 10:15 a.m. Developing and Maintaining Your Community 2:15 p.m. 360 Degree Leader (Kristi Pfliger Keller, Bismarck State Comprehensive Plan (Larry Weil, City of West Fargo and College) Debunking myths and shedding light on the Joel Quanbeck, KLJ) There are tremendous benefits for challenges, John Maxwell offers specific principles for communities to develop a comprehensive plan. This session leading down, leading up and leading across. 360 degree will provide insight into practical and legal reasons for leaders can lead effectively, regardless of their position in developing a comprehensive plan, as well as important an organization. By applying Maxwell’s principles, you will components to include within the plan. expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable 11:15 a.m. ND Compass (Kendra Erickson Dockter and Mihaela team member. Cernusca, ND Compass) ND Compass is a social indicators 3:15 p.m. Wrap Up & Evaluation

Registration fee is $160. MFOA members who have paid their 2015 dues prior to the workshop will receive a $60 discount. Optional Thursday Workshop – Grant Writing: Getting the Results You Want March 19 • 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Registration fee is $100 and includes lunch (Brad Gibbons, UND Center for Rural Health)

Learn the unwritten rules of grant writing, how planning makes the development process easier, tips on finding and contacting the most appropriate funding sources and what to expect once you submit the proposal and receive grant funding.

Municipal Finance Officers Association 2015 Membership Application Dues: $30 Dues must be paid before March 1, 2015 to receive the membership rate for March Madness. Make check payable to MFOA and send along with this application form to: MFOA, Sheila Klevgard, Secretary-Treasurer, PO Box 548, Casselton, ND 58012

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CITYScan MARCH 2015 9 800-472-2692 [email protected] Nicole Peske Education Director

March Madness – Don’t miss out

This March Madness agenda is worth getting excited about! Don’t miss out on learning and networking with more than 100 North Dakota elected and appointed officials. Here are a few reasons to register today.

• Check out our unique educational sessions. This year we’ll • March 17 is Saint Patrick’s Day! Join us at the close of the be working on becoming even better leaders. Bismarck Mayor day for a networking social. Connect with old friends and get- Mike Seminary will kick off March Madness by discussing to-know new friends better in this relaxed atmosphere. 10 truths about leadership and League favorite, Kristi Pfliger • Celebrate the achievements of the Leadership Training Program participants who have reached the Innovator, Keller will close it out by teaching John Maxwell’s principals Visionary, Leader and 110% award levels at this year’s awards for leading down, up and across. In addition, we’ll be tackling lunch on Wednesday, March 18. Find more information about tough issues like human trafficking, comprehensive plans and the LTP at www.ndlc.org/ltp. we’ll welcome special guest Ryan Schock, mayor from the city • You asked and now we’re delivering! Join us for the Thursday of Leith, who will talk about lessons learned in 2013 when optional workshop on grant writing. Register ASAP! Seats are Neo-Natzi Craig Cobb started buying land in an attempt to limited for this great training that will teach you how to find, take over the city. You don’t want to miss a single session! plan, write and recap grants.

adness vs March 17-19 March M Radisson Hotel, Bismarck ensibility Online registration only! Sense & S Register at www ndlc. org/marchmadness. .

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10 MARCH 2015 CITYScan Jan Jordan 2015 Scholarship Application Scholarship FUND The Municipal Government Academy will award two $1,000 college scholarships to outstanding students in North Dakota.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED MATERIALS CHECKLIST - Age: 17-22 years old Clearly label each item: - Child or grandchild of a city employee or elected q A resumè or list of work experience, volunteerism, awards/recognition, etc. city official q Two letters of recommendation - Registered full-time student in an accredited q Most recent transcript (sealed) North Dakota university, college or vocational/ q Personal statement about your academic goals and expectations (limit technical certification program. Full-time status 500 words) is determined by the criteria of the institution q Essay on how you can change your community for the better (limit 500 attended. words) - Previous winners are not eligible

Student Information Full name______Address, City, State, Zip______Phone______Email address______College you will be attending in the 2015-2016 school year______

Year in college for 2015-2016: q Freshman q Sophomore q Junior q Senior q Certification

Relationship of city official or employee: q Mother q Father q Grandmother q Grandfather

Name(s) of those checked above______City and position______Student’s signature______Date______

Previous winners are not eligible . Please address all materials to MGA - Jan Jordan Scholarship Fund, ND League of Cities, 410 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504. DEADLINE: All materials must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 20, 2015. Submit all materials in one package . If letters or transcripts are sent separately, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are received by the deadline . For questions or information, call the League at 800-472-2692 .

CITYScan MARCH 2015 11 ACHIEVING TOGETHER BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

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CGV-200E.indd 1 12/3/13 10:05 AM 12 MARCH 2015 CITYScan Register now for the ... Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute/ND Local Technical Assistance Program (UGPTI/NDLTAP) Training Schedule:

Title Training Time Date Deadline

Legal Aspects of Traffic Control on Webinar 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. March 10, 2015 March 6, 2015 Construction Projects (Tort Liability)

Guardrail Installation & Inspection Video Conference 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. March 19, 2015 March 10, 2015

Basic Concepts of Pavement Preservation Video Conference 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 1, 2015 March 23, 2015

Access Management Video Conference 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 8, 2015 March 27, 2015

Celebrate city government CITY in your community Showcase your community and share what you do to engage your Matters citizens and keep them informed about the essential services provided to them each day by their municipal government. What you do for your residents does matter and we want to help you spread the word in your city. Visit www.ndlc.org/citymatters for details and ideas to get you started. Let us know what’s going on in your city!

Send pictures and a description of your activities to Rebecca at becky@ndlc org. or call 800-472-2692 .

CITYScan MARCH 2015 13 800-472-2692 [email protected] Rebecca Haag Member Services Manager Community Forestry Grants available Gerri Makay, North Dakota Forest Service

Does your city park need a make-over? Is your town prepared for the arrival of an invasive tree pest?

North Dakota Forest Service (NDFS) Smaller-scale planting projects are Community Forestry Grants are available perfect for the Community Family Forest for tree planting and program development Grant, with awards up to $2000 for Tree projects. Application deadline is April 30, City USA communities and $1500 awards 2015. for all other North Dakota communities. Applicants must contact a member of the Projects must match the award 80:20, NDFS Community Forestry Program team making this grant suitable for a wide to discuss projects in order to be eligible for range of applicants. a grant award. All projects must be located For larger-scale planting projects, the on publicly owned or controlled property, America the Beautiful (ATB) Tree Planting including boulevards, parks or school Grant offers awards up to $10,000 with a lands. Eligible applicants include counties, match of 50:50. townships, cities, towns, park districts, Program development projects are school districts and tribal equivalents. community forestry efforts that include All grants require a match from the everything except planting trees, community in the form of cash or in-kind. including inventories of street or park Planting projects should include a trees, development of a community EAB diversity of species, and can include a Preparedness Plan, removal of ash trees as mix of shrubs and trees. Recent street tree part of an EAB Preparedness Plan (this inventories of sixty-three communities is a great follow-up to an NDFS CTAP throughout North Dakota reveal that green inventory), removal of high-risk trees or ash averages 46% of the total street tree educational outreach to expand awareness population. That does not prepare us well of community forestry issues. The ATB for any impending invasive pest, especially emerald ash borer Program Development Grant is available for these types of (EAB). EAB is present in twenty-four states, including Minnesota, projects, with awards up to $10,000 and a 50:50 match from the our neighbor to the east. applicant.

Applications and staff contact details are available at http://www ag. ndsu. edu/ndfs/. – click on “Grants ”. In addition, funding opportunities are available for flood recovery efforts, including tree planting and program development projects . Contact Gerri Makay, community forestry program manager, at 701-652-2951 or Gerri Makay@ndsu. edu. for more information .

14 MARCH 2015 CITYScan ND railroad crossing requests for input

Jim Styron, ND Department of Transportation

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is requesting your assistance to identify locations within your area where pedestrian and highway/rail traffic safety could be improved. The information provided should contain the location of the grade crossing by street or road name and the distance and direction to the nearest town(s). Please be specific about your concern or suggestion for improvement.

NDDOT has annual federal funds available for safety enhancement projects at approximately 15 to 18 rail/highway at-grade crossings. These funds are used for the installation of active warning devices (e.g. flashing light signals with gates), crossing signs, and crossing surface improvements. The breakdown for the actual cost of a project is as follows: • 90% Federal Funds • 10% Local Road Authority/County – if the road authority is a town with a population of less than 5,000 or the crossing is on a township, road the local county will be billed. Please send in your concerns or suggestions before March 31, 2015 to be included in the annual review process. If you have sent concerns in the past, be assured they have been incorporated in the prioritization of statewide crossings.

Send your crossing concerns or suggestions by email to jstyron@nd gov. or mail to: Jim Styron, Rail Planner, Planning/Asset Management Division, ND Department of Transportation 608 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505-0700

CITYScan MARCH 2015 15 Save the date! North Dakota League of Cities 85th Annual Conference September 24-26, 2015 • Fargo, ND

Now taking reservations | Holiday Inn, Fargo | (701) 282-2700

Sign up at www.ndlc.org/listserv

Are you taking advantage of the League’s Listserv? dispersed to every member What is it? A listserv is a free electronic tool that allows you to email one address and have the email of the listserv. When a member responds, the response goes to the whole listserv allowing all participants to benefit from the response Cityof others. Staff, CityLeague Council, Listserv Legislation. Options:

16 MARCH 2015 CITYScan State office supply contract Fargo 701.237.0010 Bismarck 701.354.2400 available to political subdivisions Minot 701.354.2450

Did you know North Dakota government entities, including your city, Construction may purchase from State Procurement Office cooperative contracts? administration services for municipal streets and utilities, An example of a contract that you can utilize is the office supplies contract with Office Depot. This contract can benefit your city in numerous ways including: state and county • Discounted pricing highways, bridges, • Top-notch website for easy online ordering parks, and trails. • Ability to use the discount in-store • Dedicated account manager to help North Dakota government customers • Detailed usage reporting • Environmentally friendly items

The deepest discounts are available to items identified as “core”. A few examples of core items include certain brands and pack sizes of pens, highlighters, binder clips and staples. If an item is not a core item, a percentage off discount is taken based on the type of product. For example, there is a 72% discount off Office Depot’s private brand office products including binders, folders, notebooks, etc. For a complete list of core items and discount-off categories, visit the State Procurement Office website at www.nd.gov/spo and click on “state contracts” on the left hand side of the screen, then click “list contracts.” The office supplies contract is #200. For more information, please contact the state procurement officer, Christy Schafer, at cmschafer@nd gov. or 701-328-2741 or fill out a registration form at https://odams . officedepot com/registrations/northdakota. php. and the dedicated Office Depot account manager will follow-up with you .

CITY BEAT

The Mandan city commission approved a plan for transportation projects to meet community needs for the next 25 years … The Devils Lake city commission voted to annex land necessary to develop a small oil refinery in the west industrial portion of the city… The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved $2.25 in federal investments to replace five miles of water main transmission infrastructure in Cooperstown … droves of jack rabbits have taken up residence (and annoyed some residents) in a newly developed neighborhood along 33rd Avenue South, west of 45th Street in Fargo … The Grand Forks park board is considering strengthening the tobacco use ban in parks … Around 80 athletes participated in the Special Olympics North Dakota State Winter Games at the Bottineau Winter Park at the end of January … ... and the beat goes on. www.srfconsulting.com

CITYScan MARCH 2015 17 With the influx of workers to the Bakken oil fields, the question of whether North Dakota employers should include drug testing as part of their employee screening process continues to be discussed. By now, employers in both the private and public sectors should be aware of the heightened litigation surrounding the administration of drug tests. Generally, drug testing is permissible under federal and state law. However, you must administer your drug-testing policies fairly and consistently and be careful to use the results in a nondiscriminatory manner. Drug tests can include pre-employment screening, post-accident testing, random and reasonable suspicion testing.

Rules of the Game Unionized workplaces - A drug-testing policy is a mandatory subject of bargaining, so if you have a union, you must give it notice and an opportunity to bargain the terms of the policy before implementing it. However, case law suggests that whether you drug test applicants is generally not a mandatory subject of bargaining. Commercial drivers - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that drivers of commercial motor vehicles submit to drug and alcohol tests, including random and post-accident testing. Drug testing and the ADA - Drug tests are excluded from the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) definition of “medical examinations.” However, it’s important to note

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18 MARCH 2015 CITYScan it doesn’t encourage it, either. • You must provide employees written notice of the situations The ADA expressly states that medical test results must be in which drug testing may be required (e.g. pre-employment kept confidential and that restriction likely extends to drug testing, post-accident testing, and reasonable suspicion and tests. Additionally, while drug tests are excluded from the random testing). ADA’s definition of “medical examinations,” a policy requesting information about an individual’s drug use may be unlawful. What to do with the Results As with other employment decisions, when it comes to a Guidelines for Drug Testing Programs positive drug test you should treat similarly situated individuals The following guidelines should help place you in a good the same. Have clearly defined guidelines for determining defensive position if you conduct a drug test that is later what happens (e.g. revocation of the job offer) if an applicant challenged: or employee fails a drug screen and uniformly apply those • Your employment application should clearly state that the guidelines. Your policy should treat a refusal to take a drug test applicant will be required to submit to a drug test. The as a positive result and employees should be informed of the application should be signed, indicating the applicant’s consequences of failing a drug screen. The federal Drug-Free consent to be tested. A consent and release form should be Workplace Act requires any business with a federal contract signed before you conduct a drug test. to issue a policy statement informing contractors of its policy • The drug test should be administered in a manner that prohibiting controlled substances in the workplace. The respects the privacy and dignity of the applicant. statement must be clear about the consequences of violating the • The chain of custody and documentation of a drug test policy and include the process for determining what actions may must be accurate and filled with safeguards. be taken in response to a violation. • In the event that a drug test comes back positive, the result should be confirmed by a second test. Bottom Line You can implement and administer drug-testing policies for • The results of a drug test should be kept private and applicants and current employees. However, like other workplace shouldn’t be disseminated to the outside world. rules, you should clearly communicate your policy to employees • You cannot require employees to pay for the cost of a drug and ensure it is uniformly and fairly administered. test.

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CITYScan MARCH 2015 19 Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

Does your city participate in a random drug and alcohol testing program for your employees? Is your employee pool too small to accommodate a confidential unbiased drug and alcohol testing program? The North Dakota League of Cities Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program may fit your needs. Here’s how the program works:

• The city contacts the medical testing provider and asks to be included in the North Dakota League of Cities random drug and alcohol testing program. The current medical testing provider is Preble Medical Services, Inc. of Mandan; (701) 663-6021. • The city provides Preble Medical Services with a list of employees to include in the random testing pool. • Preble Medical Services provides the League with the number (no names) of individuals for each participating city. • The League charges each participating city an annual flat rate for each of their employees included in the random testing pool. The fee includes: collection, lab/medical review officer testing & reporting, random selections, maintenance of random pool, annual statistical reports and administrative fees. • Random selections are computer generated. Drug tests are 50% of employees drawn annually. Alcohol tests are 10% of employees drawn annually. • Preble Medical Services charges the League for each test performed.

The program meets the requirements of 49CFR (Code of and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). All Federal Regulations) 40, 199, 382, 391 and 395. The service drug screens are performed by immunoassay and all positives provided by Preble Medical is confidential. All records and results confirmed by GC/MS. Only DOT authorized devices are used to are housed in-office and are accessed by no more than three perform alcohol testing. (3) Preble Medical employees. Reporting is done by email, fax, Preble Medical Services, Inc. offers on-site/mobile collections telephone or mail. Negative records are kept for two years and throughout the state. Properly trained collectors make a positives are kept for five years. Department of Transportation difference in reducing possible liability and Preble’s collectors are (DOT) test results are reviewed by a certified MRO (next trained using the US Department of Health and Human Services paragraph) located out of state to help insure confidentiality. “mandatory guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug and Alcohol The Medical Review Officer (MRO) is in North Carolina Testing Programs ”. and has training in substance abuse and will review results and The North Dakota League of Cities Random Drug and recommend action consistent with all federal regulations. Alcohol Testing Program does not include pre-employment or The Specimen Testing Lab, located in Minnesota, meets all reasonable suspicion testing. There are currently 36 cities with federal requirements and is certified by the Substance Abuse 350 individuals enrolled in this program.

For more information or to enroll your city in the program, contact Jerry Hjelmstad at 800-472-2692 or hjelmstad@ndlc org. .

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20 MARCH 2015 CITYScan For more information about the Business Associate program, contact Rebecca Haag at 701-223-3518 ([email protected]).

usiness Our Business Associate program helps businesses learn more about the municipal marketplace and better serve the needs of North 2 ssociate Dakota cities. The financial support of Business Associates assists the North Dakota League of Cities League with educational programs and special projects. 0 The designation of Business Associate does not imply League endorsement or certification of quality. Business Associates are able to use the NDLC Business Associate logo, receive complimentary copies of League publications, receive discounted advertising and exhibit rates and be 1 listed on the League’s website and in each issue of CITYScan. 5 • Ackerman-Estvold Engineering • ND Rural Water Systems Assoc. • AE2S • SRF Consulting Group, Inc. • Banyon Data Systems • Stantec • Black Mountain Software, Inc. • Titan Machinery • Cretex Concrete Products • Ulteig • Downtown Business Assoc. of Bismarck • West Plains Engineering, Inc. • Houston Engineering, Inc. • Widmer Roel, P.C. • KLJ • Widseth Smith Nolting • Midcontinent Communications • Wold Engineering, P.C. • ND Insurance Reserve Fund

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CITYScan MARCH 2015 21 School orchard grants awarded Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded • Richland 44 FFA, Colfax – $4,021.48 to develop a school $30,703.63 in grants for eight North Dakota projects to develop orchard and provide a living education lab. orchards and tree plantings in local communities. • City of Sheyenne Tree Board – $1,160 will expand and Goehring announced the grants at the North Dakota maintain the existing community and school orchard. Farmers Market and Growers Association (NDFMGA) Local • City of Mylo – $3,137.15 will develop a community orchard Foods Conference on February 6, stating that the goals of the to educate all ages about fruit production, fruit preservation North Dakota Community Orchard Project are to increase the and basic tree care. production of fruit and nut trees that grow in North Dakota and provide educational opportunities and foster community spirit • CHARISM Neighborhood Center, Fargo – $6,585 will by bringing people together to plant and tend these orchards. provide neighborhood families and programs with fruit production to combat food insecurity. Orchard grants were awarded to: • Go Bismarck-Mandan Healthy Community Coalition – $10,000 will develop multiple orchard locations in order • Sitting Bull College, Fort Yates – $2,000 to serve as a to provide hunger relief, fruit production education, and teaching and learning space for local fruit production enhance community green space. initiatives. Goehring said grant money can be used for plants, trees, • Wahpeton Park District – $2,500 to expand an existing planting supplies, soil amendments, irrigation and fencing community orchard and supply the local food pantry and supplies, but not for permanent structures, capital expenditures school nutrition programs with harvested fruit. or to buy land. The grants are funded by a U.S. Department of • Munich Public Schools – $1,300 to serve as a living Agriculture specialty crop grant through the NDDA’s Local Foods classroom for hands-on learning initiatives. Initiative. Another round of grants will open later this year.

For more information, please contact Jamie Good at (701) 328-2659 or jgood@nd gov. .

22 MARCH 2015 CITYScan Entities encouraged to apply for State Clean Diesel Grants

The North Dakota Department of Health is pleased Agency for the purchase of new, diesel-powered vehicles to release the annual State Clean Diesel Grant program and equipment. The purpose of the grants is to reduce application. Cities, counties and other government agencies diesel emissions in accordance with the Diesel Emissions that conduct work for the benefit of the public and require Reduction Act of the Energy Policy Act of 2010. To date, diesel-powered vehicles or equipment are encouraged to 42 older vehicles have been replaced by these grants in apply for State Clean Diesel Grants, according to Keith North Dakota, with a reduction in air emissions of about Hinnenkamp, environmental scientist with the North 149 tons over the lifetime of those vehicles. Dakota Department of Health. The grant guidelines and application are available at The Department of Health will award about $76,000 www.ndhealth.gov/AQ/PublicNotices.aspx. Applications in grants funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection must be received by 4 p.m. (central) on March 6, 2015.

For more information, contact Keith Hinnenkamp, North Dakota Department of Health, at 701-328-5188 or visit www ndhealth. gov/AQ/PublicNotices. aspx. .

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Nicole Peske 2 c . sugar 2 tsp . vanilla 2 tsp . salt 1 bag Andes Crème 2 c . brown sugar 4 eggs 5¼ c . flour De Menthe Baking Chips 2 c . shortening or butter 2 tsp . baking soda 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Mix together first seven ingredients. Add flour in ½ c. increments. Once combined, add chocolate chips and mix. Chill and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Tip: After ingredients are mixed, split batter into four parts and make into a log shape on freezer paper. Wrap and freeze. When you have company or are in the mood for warm cookies, just thaw, slice and bake. I keep these on hand in the freezer to give along with meals prepared for friends when babies are born or to take to a friend’s house when I need to bring a dessert, but life is too busy to make one. This works with any cookie recipe. Enjoy!

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24 MARCH 2015 CITYScan 800-472-2692 [email protected] Jerry Hjelmstad Staff Attorney

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Is any specific form required for a city ordinance? Is it possible to veto an ordinance? State law provides that the enacting clause of every ordinance An ordinance adopted by the city council of a city operating adopted by a city shall be “Be it ordained by the ______under the council form of government is not enacted until it (governing body) of the city of ______. Such caption, is approved by the mayor or passed over the mayor’s veto. An however, may be omitted when the ordinances are published in ordinance not approved by the mayor shall be returned to the book form. (NDCC 40-11-01) council with written objections at the next meeting occurring not less than five days after the original passage. The veto may extend How many meetings are required for the passage of a to an entire ordinance or to any one or more items contained city ordinance? in any ordinance making an appropriation. If the mayor fails State law requires that all ordinances shall be read twice and to return any ordinance with written objections within the the second reading and final passage shall not be had in less than time specified in this section, it shall be deemed approved. Any one week after the first reading. After the first reading and before ordinance which has been vetoed in whole or in part may be final passage, an ordinance may be amended. (NDCC 40-11-02) reconsidered by the city council, and if two-thirds of its members pass such ordinance, it shall be effective notwithstanding the veto. (NDCC 40-11-05) How many votes are required to pass an ordinance? Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, a majority of all of the members of the governing body must concur in the How can we be sure that the proper procedures were passage of an ordinance. For example, if five members of a seven- used in adopting our old ordinances? member city governing body were present at a meeting, three State law provides that three years after the adoption or votes would be enough to pass some motions, but four votes amendment of a resolution or the enactment or amendment of would be necessary to pass an ordinance. (NDCC 40-11-02) an ordinance by the governing body of a city, it is conclusively presumed that the resolution or ordinance was adopted, enacted, or amended and published as required by law. (NDCC 40-11-09.1)

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Attorney General Opinion, 2014-O-23 Implement Solutions... Question: Did a city violate the open meetings law by holding a meeting not preceded by public notice? Deliver Results... AG Opinion: After the auditor informed him she had a job offer, the mayor individually called each member of the city council to discuss the city’s options to let the auditor go and attempt to fill the position or to consider increasing the auditor’s salary and attempt to keep her. Through a series of conversations, a consensus was reached by the council. The multiple conversations constituted a meeting of the council. Because this meeting took place without public notice, the city violated the open meetings law. The city council should have held the Understanding the discussion and reached the consensus during a properly noticed special meeting. needs of our local communities. Attorney General Opinion, 2014-L-17 Question: Is an accurate map of an annexed area required to include more than the boundary legal description? Does the annexation of land to a city require the land to be platted as a town site, an addition to a town site, or a subdivision of land? May a county recorder refuse to record a document affecting title to real property on the basis that the property is within the city’s boundaries and not described as part of a plat where the land is not within a platted part of the city? AG Opinion: An accurate map of the annexed area does not need to include more than the boundary legal description of the annexed area. There is no requirement for annexed land to be platted as a town site, an addition to a town site, or a subdivision of land. A county recorder may not refuse to record a document affecting title to real property on the basis that the property is within the city’s boundaries and not described as part of a plat where the land is not within a platted part of the city.

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CITYScan MARCH 2015 27 Bulletin notes Directory changes Twenty-five years ago Changes to the Directory of ND City Officials are published each month in the CITYScan (from the League Bulletin) and are posted on the League’s website www.ndlc.org/directorychanges. New NLC Director Send changes to [email protected]. Donald J. Borut, deputy executive HAVANA: director of the International City Mailing Address: 10235-425 Ave, Britton, SD 57430

Management Association, will be HENSEL: the new executive director of the Remove: Troy Sott, council member National League of Cities. The Jeff Spangelo, council member Add: Katie Foster, council member announcement was made at the annual Cindy Parsons, council member NLC Congressional-City Conference in Washington, D.C. Borut was KATHRYN: chosen to succeed Alan Beals as the Remove: Jim Gilbertson, council member Duane Pollert, council member chief executive of the nation’s oldest Clifford Sorenson, council member and largest organization representing Add: Ruth Nelson, council member municipal government. Josh Kruger, council member Lois Dvorak, park director

OSNABROCK: Correction: Jesse Lembcke, spelling of last name North Dakota ROBINSON: PLACE NAMES Remove: Joe Breidenbach, mayor William Bender, council member Add: William Bender, mayor LIGNITE – This city in Burke Kristin Clark, council member County was founded in 1907 and, WEST FARGO: according to some sources, was Add: Matt Marshall, economic development director intended to be named Kincaid, It was called Lignite to note the coal Does your city have an item to veins located in the area. Lignite coal sell or a job announcement? is partially carbonized fossil wood Send your information to Becky Haag ([email protected]). retaining its woody fiber. Lignite incorporated as a village in 1915.

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28 MARCH 2015 CITYScan COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 14-15 Roughrider Archers Indoor Shoot, Indoor Arena, Dickinson State U March 14-15 KX Sport, RV & Boat Show, ND State Fair Center, Minot March 14-15 Ramblers Motorcycle Show, Grand Hotel, Minot March March 18 Leading Ladies Luncheon, Holiday Inn, Fargo March 1 Sugar Valley Toy Show, Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo March 19-22 Prairie Quilters Festival, Grand Hotel, Minot March 2 Poetry Out Loud State Competition, State Heritage March 20 Prudence Johnson Sings Gershwin, Reiland Fine Arts Center, Bismarck Center, U of Jamestown March 3 Memphis: The Musical, , Grand March 20 Lego Robotics, Gate to Science Center, Bismarck Forks March 20-21 PRCA Rodeo, March 3-7 Fargo Film Festival, March 20-22 Prairie Quilt Festival, Grand Hotel, Minot March 3-8 North Dakota Winter Show, Valley City March 20-22 Williston Sports and Recreation Show, Raymond Family March 4 Memphis: The Musical, Community Center March 5-8 Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show, Fargodome March 20-22 Home & Garden Show, , Grand Forks March 7 Fargo Bacon and Beer Festival, , Fargo March 21 Pysanky Egg Show, Ukrainian Cultural Institute, Dickinson March 7 Theodore Roosevelt Big Game Banquet, Elks Lodge, Dickinson March 21 Spring Fling, Biesiot Activities Center, Dickinson March 7 Minot Symphony Orchestra POPS! Bring on the Funk, March 21 Roosevelt Park Zoo WILD Garage Sale, Roosevelt Park Anne Nichole Nelson Hall, Minot State U Zoo Visitor Center, Minot March 8 Ben Gully in Concert, Dorothy Stickney Auditorium, March 24 Heart with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bismarck Event Dickinson State U Center March 11 Leading Ladies Luncheon, Radisson, Bismarck March 27 Minot Curling Club Shirtsleeve Bonspiel, ND State Fairgrounds, Minot March 13 Annual Wine Taste, Bismarck Municipal Country Club March 27-29 El Zagal Shrine Circus, Fargodome March 13 Parents Night Out, Red River Zoo, Fargo March 28 NanoDays, Gateway to Science Center, Bismarck March 13-15 BMHBA Home Builders Show, Bismarck Event Center March 28 Easter Egg Hunt, Dakota Zoo, Bismarck March 14 National Quilting Event, State Heritage Center, Bismarck March 28 Spring Eggstravaganza, King Pavilion, Dickinson State U March 14 Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra-Sublime Serenades, Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck March 28 Polar Plunge State Fundraiser for Special Olympics, Dan Porter Motors, Dickinson March 14 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Fargo-Moorhead March 28-29 Minot Gun Show, ND State Fair Center, Minot March 14 Pysanky Workshop (make Ukrainian eggs), 1221 W Villard, Dickinson March 31 Statewide Arts Conference & Governor’s Award for the Arts, State Heritage Center, Bismarck

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CITYScan MARCH 2015 29 For more information and to register, go to www.ndlc.org/events. CALENDAR Celebrate Cities Day at the Legislature Webinar: Media Saavy March 6, State Capitol April 9, 10-11 a.m.

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