cityhall-488Jamestown (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.