Wayne Byers – Evening – May 26

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 40 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH
SHIFTING TO THE EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.FRIDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, A 50 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.MEMORIAL DAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE
OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 70S.

FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
 
 THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS DAILY THROUGH NEXT THURSDAY.

 

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Public Works, Police and Fire, Committees met Thursday at City Hall.

All members were present.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

At 3-p.m., the Public Works Committee heard first from Troy Gunderson from Youth for Christ who spoke to indicate storm water issues with drainage from the property. The issues include summer rain drainage, and winter snow melt and icy conditions.

From the City Engineer’s Office, Beth Dooley said the Middle School alley adjoins the property. She said the water flow is correct, but the water still flows, creating a problem

Council Member Gumke said the city will look into the slope on the property, and then look at costs and how to pay the costs. The matter will be forwarded to next month’s committee meeting, pending more information.

Next, from Shawn Gaddie, of AE2S with a presentation and update on the Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study.

He reported on a recap, the and the next level of analysis.

Revenue requirements and funding sources were recapped from the previous report.

Capital cost-share options were presented, plus what areas of the city will benefit from the proposed project.   80 percent would be funded by the city, through special assessments or the city sales tax, estimated at $80,000 annually.  Rate designs were also pointed out.

Residential, commercial and institutional demands on the system were indicated.

The average residential charge option was noted, concerning a flat fee based on average demand for single family units, and charges concerning multi-family units.

Commercial parcel demand, and charges were explained.

Implementation considerations were presented plus billing options, including billing through property taxes.

AE2S will return in about a month, at the next committee meeting, and before budgeting to determine if the city is interested in moving forward, with implementation.

 

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

Discussion  was held relative to the Law Enforcement Shooting Range.

Jamestown Police Lt. Justin Blinsky said the range near the fairgrounds was improved, with the raising of berms.

With the use of more high-powered weapons, an improved range was necessary to be implemented. He said all shooting will go to the east, with higher berms.

The range location within the city’s one mile extraterritorial area, in Midway Township.

Mayor Andersen asked for more information on agencies to use the range and documentation on days and hours of usage.

Council Member Buchanan suggested a Special Use Permit may be necessary. 

Rob and Donna Lindberg present signatures of residents of the area indicating they are opposed to the range, adding that a business will not continue to lease in that area.

They also talked about the possibility of overshoots, and the devaluation of property..

Phyliss Unrue’s house is east of the range. Her house is for sale and her realtor indicated the possibility of “bullets flying.” in that direction.

Lt. Robert Opp said noise suppressers have been added to the weapons.

Information relative to the Police Dog was given. Major Johnson said the dog will be retired, after eight years of service, adding the K-9 Unit vehicle needs replacement.

The committee recommends the retirement of the dog be approved and another dog be put into service.

 

The balance of the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING continued.

Consideration was given of the Draft Requests For Proposals for Residential Recycling Collection for the City of Jamestown. The information will be compiled and a Final Draft presented at the June City Council meeting without recommendation by the commitee.

The committee discussed the request to vacate a portion of 26th Street SW adjacent to Allen Enterprises and Buffalo City Diesel.

The committee recommends to instruct Interstate Engineering to examine the drainage and roadway.

 

Considered was entering into an agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., to provide engineering services for construction of 23rd St SW from Menards to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

Mayor Andersen said the annexation and platting will happen in time for design. She said construction is anticipated this year, and finishing paving next spring.

The committee recommends approving.

The committee recommends approving a request from three homeowners in the 200 Block/14th Avenue NE for permission to plant grass after removal of damaged sidewalk.

Informational:

Update on ND State Health Department requirement for lab testing of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill monitoring wells for 2016.

Informational:

The appointment of Lynn Hill to the Shade Tree Committee, is scheduled for the June 6, 2016, City Council meeting.

 

A Preliminary Engineering Report was given by Interstate Engineer for 5th Avenue SW & 21st St SW Drainage & Roadway Improvements.

Mayor Andersen said input should be taken on the issue from the property owners and coordinate a meeting with them.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said if a district was set up, the property owners can be contacted for a meeting.

Thursday’s committee meetings were shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.

 

Jamestown (CSi) More features have been added to the Strides for Change program held at James River Family Fitness in Jamestown.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, University of Jamestown, Foss Wellness Center, Program Director, and Kinesiology Instructor Madeline Ranum said the program is now considered more of a general exercise program versus a walking program, although walking is still very much a part of the program.

She said some of the new features of Strides for Change include group classes such as chair weights, chair yoga, chair pilates, and balance classes. We also have access to equipment such as treadmills, Nu Steps, Cybex strength training machines, recumbent and air dyne bikes, as well as ellipticals. The program has several students on hand who are ready to teach individuals how to use the machines, if needed.

The goal in the Strides for Change program is to help adults in the community of Jamestown meet their individual exercise needs. They pride themselves on working with each individual to develop an exercise program that suits their particular interests, abilities, and goals.

When individuals enroll in the Strides for Change program they will be working with five exercise science or health and fitness administration students who are juniors and seniors at UJThey will also work with Madey, a clinical exercise physiologist and supervisor of the program.

Clinical exercise physiology is a field that prepares individuals to properly exercise not just healthy individuals but those with disease as well. A CEP is a healthcare professional who is trained to work with patients with chronic diseases where exercise training has been shown to be of therapeutic benefit, including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, and metabolic disorders.

She added that if an individual has a particular disease, it does not necessarily mean to shy away from exercise, saying in fact, it might mean that that person should exercise more. However, it is always best to consult a physician before joining any exercise program to see if it is right for that person. When enrolling in the Strides for Change program, there is a pre-screening and health history questionnaire to determine whether it is safe for the individualto start exercising or to consult a physician first.

The Strides for Change program is open to adults of all ages. The program takes place at James River Family Fitness on the walking track.

The cost to join is…
$40 for non-members for ONE four-month session (summer, spring or fall)
$100 for non-members who sign up for a year (save $20)
FREE for JRFF members (although a free will donation is welcomed to help offset program costs)

The program this summer runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm. The summer program is now underway, and will continue through August 18th. You can enroll at any time by calling Madey Ranum at 701-253-4106, or at the front desk of James River Family Fitness in Jamestown.

 

 

  MINOT, N.D. (AP) – A Ward County prosecutor accused of drunken driving has pleaded guilty and been sentenced.
 
     Deputy State’s Attorney Kelly Dillon was arrested March 19 after police say she crashed her car into a parked vehicle and her blood-alcohol level tested more than double the legal limit for driving. No one was hurt in the crash.
 
Dillon was sentenced this week in Minot municipal court to 22 hours of community service, ordered to complete a chemical dependency evaluation and assessed $775 in fines and fees.

 

In world and national news…

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Now that he’s clinched his party’s nomination for president, Donald Trump is able to take jabs at Hillary Clinton for not being able to “close the deal,” as Trump puts it. Trump spoke Thursdayday in North Dakota, hours after an Associated Press count confirmed that he has the support of enough GOP delegates to win the nomination without a fight. He told reporters that he has “tremendous support from almost everybody.”
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Although Republicans say it’s evidence that she’s not trustworthy, Hillary Clinton says the government audit focusing on her email practices as secretary of state won’t affect her campaign. She tells Univision’s Los Angeles affiliate that the audit found nothing “unprecedented,” and that she had used personal email “just like previous secretaries of state.” But the report from an inspector general found that among Clinton’s predecessors, only Colin Powell exclusively used private email as she did. But he didn’t rely on a server in his home. And there was far more guidance available to Clinton by the time she took office.
 
     FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A review of election results has not changed the outcome of Kentucky’s Democratic presidential primary. Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by just under 2,000 votes, or less than one half of 1 percent of all votes cast. Both candidates earned 27 delegates in the May 17 primary. But one delegate in the 6th Congressional District has not been awarded yet. Clinton leads Sanders by about 500 votes in that district. Sanders could ask a judge to order a recount, but he would have to pay for it himself. The deadline to ask for a recount is tomorrow.
 
     AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Baylor University is demoting the school’s president, and firing the football coach. It’s in response to the criticism over the school’s handling of sexual assault complaints against players. The board of regents at the nation’s largest Baptist university says President Ken Starr will leave that post and become the school chancellor. He’s best known for investigating the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Football coach Art Briles is suspended “with intent to terminate.”
 
     CHAPMAN, Kan. (AP) – Forecasters say Kansas will see more bad weather as communities clean up from storms that included a tornado on the ground for about 90 minutes. They say there’s a “moderate risk” that Kansas will have tornadoes today, including some twisters with winds above 136 miles an hour. Meanwhile, emergency managers are coordinating volunteers to assist in the cleanup after yesterday’s slow-moving tornado damaged about 20 homes. No major injuries or fatalities have been reported.