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CSi Weather…

.REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. NORTHEAST

WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

.TONIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHEAST

WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE EVENING.

.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS

10 TO 15 MPH.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN

SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS AROUND 50. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

.FRIDAY…CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF

THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.

CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY AND CHANCE OF

THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING…THEN CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND

THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. CHANCE OF

PRECIPITATION 70 PERCENT.

.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN

SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S.

.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.

HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN

SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.

.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.

HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.

.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.

HIGHS IN THE 60S.

 

.THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown Public School Board Tuesday heard a report on the 2016-17 school year enrollment.

There is a small decrease in enrollment, with 2,176 students registered in the school district, 39 less students than the 2,215 registered in 2015-16 school year.

This school year there are 972 elementary school students 38 less students than in the fall of 2015. The enrollment numbers show more 5th and 6ht grade students  in 2016 than in 2015,  and fewer kindergarten through 4th grade students.

At Jamestown Middle School this fall there are 537 middle school students, one less student than 2015.

At Jamestown High School, there are 667 high school the same number of students as in the fall of  2015.

121 students from Jamestown enrolled in other school districts in 2016, with  67 students from other districts attending Jamestown Public Schools.

Meanwhile 64 students from 29 families are participating in home education this year.

The meeting was recorded by CSi 10 The Replay Channel with showings starting on Wednesday.

 

Tower City  (CSi)   Absentee ballots will determine the outcome of the Special Election, held Tuesday for the Maple Valley School District.

The vote was too close to call as the ballot asked voters to if they supported a $14.3 million dollar bond issue for an addition to the existing school building to centralize Maple Valley School District at one building location.

Superintendent Brian Wolf says the canvassing of all the ballots will be held on Monday, September 26, 2016 to determine the final outcome of the vote.

Previously in April of 2015, voters defeated a $10.3 million school bond issue.

The measure, then was two votes shy of passing with 59.60 percent in favor, shy of the  60 percent or more is needed to pass a school bond issue.

 

Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s  Finance & Legal Committee, Building, Planning & Zoning Committee, Civic Center & Promotion Committee, Fire & Police Committee, and Public Works Committee all met in joint session Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.

 

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

 

The committee recommends approval of  the South Central Dakota Regional Council request for 2017 dues.

 

Considered the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a section of the City Code pertaining to

dispensing of alcoholic beverages prohibited on certain days.  The item stems from changing on-sale to be able to be served beginning at 11-a.m. to 2-a.m. Off-sale continues at 12 noon, to 2-a.m., in line with state law.  The municipal ordinance would be repealed, with just state law in affect.

Two Ordinance readings will be required.

 

Considered a clarification of RTS Shearing final balance due of $1,590.27 for the 2004 New Jobs Training Loan. The 2004 agreement had errors, and the new figure is now accurate.

The committee recommends approval of the new amount.

 

Informational: Departmental and financial reports.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:

 

Informational: Minutes of the September 12, 2016, Planning Commission Meeting.

 

The committee recommends approval of  a Land Use Plan Amendment for Lots 1 & 2 of Fairview First Subdivision and the South 400’ of the west 1690’, less Highway 281 right-of-way, in the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 140,

Range 64 West, from Agricultural and Light Industrial Land Use to Commercial Land Use.

 

The committee recommends approval of the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact section Ordinance No. 329 to change the zoning of the West 1,690’ of the South 400’, less the West 620’ of the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 140, Range 64 West, located within the One Mile Extraterritorial Area of the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from C-2 (General Commercial District) and R-1 (One-

Family Residential District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).

 

Considered the First Reading of an Ordinance to enact a Section of , and amend and reenact

Sections of the City Code, pertaining to traffic impact studies.

Mayor Andersen said the language has been “softened,” and is not consistent for developers, and is “unfriendly,” toward development.

The committee recommends tabling the issue, pending additional research by the City Attorney.

 

Considered the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a of the City Code,  pertaining to definitions, allowed uses and parking requirements for senior and assisted living uses.

The proposal comes from SRF.

The committee recommends moving the First Reading forward, pending any changes in the language.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

 

The North Dakota Roughrider Association Rodeo Review was discussed concerning the city agreeing to terminate the previous agreement, and the economic impact of the rodeo on Jamestown.

Greg Carlson a member of the Association Board said, the organization puts up prize money, and the Association is a non-profit organization.

He said Tourism funds portions of the rodeo, explained concession funds that come in, and disputes the city lost $17,000, and actually showed a profit.  He pointed out that Tourism recently approved a Grant Request (in the amount of $7,500.) He noted the economic impact to Jamestown, at one million dollars, and that this year’s rodeo has been moved to October, so as not to conflict with other events and activities in September. He said the Association will look at another venue outside of Jamestown if agreements can not be reached with the city, in keeping the rodeo in Jamestown.  City Council Member Pam Phillips disputes the economic impact dollars, and pointed out that the Civic Center acts as a venue, only.

Civic Center Manager, Pam Fosse said without Tourism funding, the monetary loss would have been larger, and noted poor attendance at the rodeos.

Mayor Andersen suggested looking at a revision of the contract, and possible changes, and rental of the Civic Center to possibly keep the rodeo in Jamestown.

The committee made no decisions, at Tuesday’s meeting.

 

FIRE & POLICE COMMITTEE

 

At the request of Police Chief Scott Edinger the committee considered the request from the Police Department to allow payroll deduction for enrollment in the Professional Law Enforcement Association “Legal Defense Plan Coverage.”

He said police officers are in favor of the plan.

The committee recommends approval of the plan.

 

Informational: The Second Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to sale of tobacco products to

minors and use and possession by minors prohibited, is scheduled for the October 3, 2016 City Council meeting.

 

Informational: The Second Reading of an Ordinance pertaining to use of fire equipment outside

of the city, is scheduled for the October 3, 2016 City Council meeting.

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

 

An Engineering update was given on the Water Main Replacement Construction Project District No.

16-62.  Interstate Engineering says the project may take longer than contracted for, to complete.

 

Informational: An engineering update was given concerning potential construction of detention pond on University of Jamestown property for 5th Street NE area storm water.

Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering said the location is ideal for that portion of City of Jamestown.

Materials (dirt) left from construction of the Newman Center will be given to the city to the project.

Darrell Hournbuckle said the detention pond will help reduce peak flows of water runoff during the time of heavy rainfall accumulations, reducing the time of flows by two and a half hours.

The city’s share of Special Assessments will fund the city’s share of costs.

The committee recommends to move forward with the project and cost of $37,000.

 

From the City Engineers Office, Beth Dooley introduced Marcy Nichols a partner in developing a recreational rink in Southeast Jamestown.  Adjacent landowners, opposed to the project due to drainage issues along Second Avenue, Southeast, presented information.

Mayor Andersen said the city needs to identify issues concerning addressing drainage in that area and identify the Special Assessment District.

Recommendations will likely come before next month’s committee meeting.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.

Commissioner Magnuson was not present.  Commissioner Ross was present via conference phone call.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

 

An electrical license for Red River Electric, Inc.

A Parade Application from VCSU for Homecoming on Sept. 24^th at 10:30 A.M.

A Raffle Permit for VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society

A Parade Application from VC High School for Homecoming on Sept. 23rd at 4:00 P.M.

A Raffle Permit for 24th District Republican Party.

Blocking off a street  for Sheyenne Valley Backing the Badge event.

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM :   No One Spoke.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A public hearing was held  for the Valley City Barnes County  Development Corporation to discuss Vacation of Street of property at New  Horizon  Subdivision.  The vacation is in conjunction with the construction of a new building for new apartments.

 

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission  approved  a Resolution approving the Petition for Vacation of the Street.

 

A public hearing was held for Meridian Addition, a plat submitted by Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation.

 

Following the public hear Commissioners  approved   a Resolution approving plat of Meridian Addition.

 

An  Open public hearing was held  for the 2017 City Budget.

Finance Director Avis Richter said there is no increase in city property taxes, and no Mill Levy increase.

The 2017 budget is $1,288,700, an increase of $30,000.  She said the increase will be absorbed by continued development in the city.

 

The City Commission then approved the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1014, an ordinance adopting the 2017 City Budget.

 

 

RESOLUTIONS        

Approved a  Resolution increasing water utility rates.  City Administrator Schelkoph said increased costs stem from improvements to the water system. He said the increase is 15%, or an average increase of $3.52 per month.

 

Approved a  Resolution increasing electric utility rates.  City Administrator Schelkoph said there is a winter rate, and summer rate, due to different costs of purchasing electricity by the city.

The residential rate is an increase of 6.6%, on average an increase of $3.14 per month the lwest cost residential rate in North Dakota.

After hours re-connects will now cost $100 per hour to the customer.

 

Approved a Resolution increasing sewer utility rates.  City Administrator Schelkoph said, the residential rate is to increase by 24%, or $6.28 per month per residence.  The first increase in over two years.

An amended Resolution, approved was to cut the construction fee to $2 and thus the rate increase will be 12.65%

 

Approved a Resolution providing that the Police Chief shall be appointed by the Board of City Commission. City Administrator Schelkoph read the language in the Ordinance providing for the hire, and possible termination, or suspension, and appointment an interim Police Chief.  It also established duties of the Police Chief and term of office.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Commissioners considered participation in the Red River Valley Supply Project and pipeline.

City Administrator Schelkoph recommends a participation rate of 1.5 cfs of water, at an initial cost of $21,000.

The city is not committed to a long-term involvement.  He said the project is completely separate from the Garrison Diversion Project.

The City Commission voted to participate in the project.

 

The City Commission then approved the Amendment between the ND State Water Commission and the City for Cost share participation for Phase II Flood Control Master Plan and Preliminary Design Engineering.

This is an amendment to the original plan.

 

Considered next was the Amendment between the ND State Water Commission and the City for Cost share participation for Permanent Flood Protection Property Acquisition Project…the Phase III buyout program.

 

The City Commission then Approve Attachment A, the Financial Agreement for the 2017 Blue Savers 100 Healthcare Insurance.   Finance Director Avis  Richter said, the attachment allows Blue Cross Blue Shield to change the present contract.  Employees will meet with city officials later this week for explanations to the plan.

City Commissioners then considered appointing an appraiser for Phase III Permanent Flood Protection buyouts.  City Administrator Schelkoph recommends the appointment of Broadway Appraisers, and accept their bid of $625 per property, and was approved by City Commissioners.

 

The 2016 Tree Report was received from the City Forester Willis Wagar. He said that 85 tree were identified with Dutch Elm Disease and marked for removal.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

David Schelkoph said the city will meet with the State Water Commission on cost sharing.

He pointed out the street closures and detours, as street projects start to wind down starting next week.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS:

Avis Richter thanked election workers for their help in the recent Mayoral Election, noting the vote canvass will take place starting at 9-a.m. on Wednesday.

 

Building and Fire Inspector Dave Andersen said, Valley City’s building permits issued so far this year has exceeded the total of 2015’s $35,850,000, presently at $35,945,774. He added there may be an additional two permits issued yet this year.  He reminded residents about the purchase of Flood Insurance, and the map that rates levels of risk and policy costs.  Northeast sidewalk replacements are being determined. Northwest sidewalks have been replaced.

 

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath said another smoke alarm distribution is to be made in Valley City.

Police Chief Thompson said a new officer is headed to the academy and then sworn into office.

The recent spray paint vandalism to the flood wall, cost $3,300 to remove.

He asks anyone with information is asked to call Valley City Police.

 

President Pedersen thanked city officials for their support in the time he served as Interim Mayor and congratulated

In-coming Mayor Dave Carlsrud on his election.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.

 

 

Valley City  (CSi- VCSU)  Valley City State University has set an enrollment record with a headcount of 1,452 students for Fall 2016, surpassing the previous high mark of 1,422 set in Fall 2015.

VCSU’s Fall 2016 graduate enrollment headcount of 157 ties the record set in Fall 2011.

VCSU President Tisa Mason says “We’re proud to see our numbers increase. More and more students are choosing to pursue a VCSU education because they recognize the quality of our academic offerings and the value we provide for their investment. I commend our faculty and staff for the work they do to make us a top choice for students and their families.”

Part of VCSU’s growth is due to increases in its first-to-second-year retention rate each of the last four years. In addition, a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program has been added to the VCSU graduate offerings to complement a Master’s in Education degree program.

The university has also begun offering three-year bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, elementary education, English education, mathematics education and professional communication. To help keep college affordable, VCSU faculty are increasingly using free OER (Open Educational Resources) in place of textbooks in many of their courses.

VCSU was recently named the No. 1 Public Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report for the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the last six years. The university has been recognized as a U.S. News “Best College” for 19 consecutive years.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living in Jamestown is offering informational meetings on voters rights, including rights for those with disabilities.

The dates are, October 27, 2016, and November 3^rd, to be held at the James River Senior and Community Center, at 419  5^th Street Northeast. Jamestown.

To register call Beth Dewald at 701-252-4693.

Presented by the Stutsman County Auditor’s Office, the session topics will include:

Reviewing the current ballot

Learn what each measure means

Adaptations for people with disabilities

What is needed to show a valid current ID

 

Washington  (CSi)   Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a grant of $779,400 to the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority, as well as a total of $3,678,033 in funding to the City of Williston and Bismarck Municipal Airport. Today’s funds come in addition to more than $37.4 million in funding for the Williston and Bismarck airports that Hoeven announced last week. The total award amounts for the three airports are as follows:

 

• Jamestown Airport – $779,400 – The funds will be used to mitigate the risk of wildlife collisions as identified by a wildlife hazard assessment.
• Williston Airport – $1,556,670 in funding today – Combined with last week’s $26 million grant, total airport funding is $27,556,670. The funds will support the airport’s expansion and relocation project.
• Bismarck Airport – $2,121,363 in funding today – Combined with last week’s $11.5 million grant, total airport funding is $13,582,856. The funds will be used to replace the airports longest runway, 13/31, which has reached the end of its useful life.

 

Hoeven says, “North Dakota’s airports are a critical component of the economic health of our communities. Today’s grant for the airport in Jamestown will help keep pilots and passengers safe by protecting aircraft from birds. The funds for the Williston airport will provide additional support for the monumental relocation project they are working on. The Bismarck airport’s main runway needs to be replaced, and today’s funds will help ensure that effort can be completed as quickly as possible.”

 

 

In sports…

 

High School Volleyball…Update

Bismarck Century def. Jamestown, 25-13, 25-22, 27-25

West Fargo def. Valley City, 24-26, 25-11, 25-15, 25-22

Beulah def. Beach, 25-22, 25-20, 25-17

Bismarck Legacy def. Bismarck High, 3-0

Bison, S.D. def. Hettinger/Scranton, 25-19, 25-12, 18-25, 18-25, 15-9

Carrington def. LaMoure, 25-23, 25-13, 25-22

Center-Stanton def. Garrison-Max, 25-14, 25-11, 25-9

Central Cass def. Milnor-North Sargent, 25-15, 25-17, 25-8

Divide County def. Burke County, 25-14, 26-24, 27-25

Dunseith def. St. John, 28-26, 21-25, 25-23, 14-25, 15-12

Edgeley-Kulm def. Midkota, 25-19, 25-10, 22-25, 25-21

Enderlin def. Wyndmere-Lidgerwood, 25-17, 25-18, 25-20

Fargo Davies def. Grand Forks Red River, 25-19, 16-25, 25-20, 26-24

Fargo Oak Grove Lutheran def. Breckenridge, Minn., 25-21, 25-22, 25-14

Fargo Shanley def. Fargo South, 25-11, 25-19, 25-15

Finley-Sharon/Hope-Page def. Four Winds/Minnewauken, 25-6, 25-6, 25-7

Flasher def. Underwood, 3-0

Glenburn def. Surrey, 3-1

Hankinson def. Tri-State, 25-7, 25-15, 25-18

Harding County, S.D. def. Heart River, 25-19, 24-26, 25-23, 25-16

Harvey-Wells County def. Washburn, 22-25, 26-28, 25-15, 25-11, 15-11

Killdeer def. Richardton-Taylor, 20-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23, 15-8

Kindred def. Richland, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20

Langdon-Munich def. Benson County, 25-15, 25-11, 25-7

Minot def. Williston, 25-16, 25-15, 23-25, 25-11

Minot Our Redeemer’s def. Des Lacs-Burlington, 25-19, 25-20, 25-10

Moorhead, Minn. def. Fargo North, 25-14, 25-19, 24-26, 25-13

Napoleon def. South Border, 25-23, 23-25, 16-25, 25-17, 15-12

New Rockford-Sheyenne def. Drake/Anamoose, 25-20, 25-10, 25-19

Newburg-Westhope def. Bottineau, 25-19, 24-26, 25-21, 25-9

North Border def. Hatton-Northwood, 3-0

North Star def. Park River/Fordville Lankin, 25-15, 25-23, 25-19

Northern Cass def. Lisbon, 25-14, 25-18, 25-17

Oakes def. Ellendale, 25-11, 25-23, 25-18

Powers Lake def. Trenton, 25-9, 25-9, 25-3

Rugby def. Towner-Granville-Upham, 25-17, 17-25, 25-19, 25-22

Sargent Central def. Maple Valley, 22-25, 25-13, 24-26, 25-21, 15-6

Sheyenne def. Devils Lake, 25-15, 25-10, 25-18

Stanley def. Trinity Christian, 25-10, 25-19, 25-8

Thompson def. Midway-Minto, 25-13, 25-15, 25-6

Wahpeton def. Grand Forks Central, 25-19, 25-20, 28-26

Wilton-Wing def. New Salem-Almont, 25-21, 25-21, 25-14

 

INTERLEAGUE

Final Philadelphia 7 Chi White Sox 6

 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Boyd breezed through eight innings, backed by home runs from James McCann and Miguel Cabrera as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Tuesday night to step forward in the AL wild card race.

With Baltimore’s loss to Boston, the Tigers cut the deficit between them and the second spot to 1½ games with 12 games to go.

Boyd (6-4) bounced back from an 8-1 defeat by the Twins at home last week, giving up a homer to Robbie Grossman in the seventh among only three hits allowed. He matched his career best with seven strikeouts and walked just one, after being pounded by Minnesota for seven runs in 3 2/3 innings on Sept. 13.

McCann, in the designated hitter role for the injured Victor Martinez, sent a three-run shot into second deck above left-center in a four-run sixth against Hector Santiago (12-9). Cabrera hit his 34th homer the following inning, a two-run drive against Michael Tonkin.

 

Boston’s lead in the AL East is four games over Toronto and five over Baltimore after David Ortiz crushed a three-run homer in the seventh to give the Red Sox a 5-1 lead in their sixth consecutive victory, 5-2 against the Orioles.

The Blue Jays move one game ahead of Baltimore for the first AL wild-card berth. The Mariners remain three games out of an AL playoff spot.

Final Cleveland 2 Kansas City 1

Cleveland’s magic number to wrap up the AL Central is down to six. T

 

Final N-Y Yankees 5 Tampa Bay 3

The Yankees, who are 3 ½ games out of an AL wild-card berth after stopping a five-game losing streak.

 

Final Texas 5 L.A. Angels 4

 

Final Houston 2 Oakland 1, 10 Innings

The Astros are within two games of an AL wild-card berth.

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Final San Francisco 2 L.A. Dodgers 0

A three-way tie for the two NL wild-card berths.

 

Washington’s magic number to capture the NL East is down to four after Adonis Garcia smacked a three-run homer to put the Braves ahead 5-1 in a 5-4 win over the Mets.

Final Miami 1 Washington 0

 

The Cubs handled Cincinnati 6-1 to slice their magic number to four for clinching home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs.

 

Final Pittsburgh 6 Milwaukee 3

Final St. Louis 10 Colorado 5

Final San Francisco 2 L.A. Dodgers 0

Final San Diego 5 Arizona 2

 

HOCKEY-WORLD CUP..

TORONTO (AP) — It will be three-and-out for the U.S. hockey team.

The Americans have been eliminated in the round-robin competition following a 4-2 loss to Canada. The United States ended Price’s shutout streak at 228:41 when Ryan McDonagh opened the scoring 4:22 into the game, but Matt Duchene (doo-SHAYN’) tallied twice later in the first period before Patrice Bergeron (pah-TREES’ BEHR’-zhur-ahn) made it 4-1 midway through the game.

The outcome leaves Canada 2-0 and drops the U.S. to 0-2 with one game remaining.

Also on Tuesday, Henrik Lundqvist turned back 36 shots as Sweden blanked Finland 2-0 to improve to 2-0. The Finns are 0-2.

 

NFL…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will allow Wells Fargo to keep certain signs near the team’s new stadium in downtown Minneapolis.

The Star Tribune reports a mostly confidential settlement was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court to a legal dispute involving office-tower rooftop signs near U.S. Bank Stadium.

Under the settlement, the team allowed Wells Fargo to keep elevated — but not illuminated — signs on the rooftops of two office buildings next to the stadium.

Attorneys for the Vikings had labeled the signs a giant “photo bomb” of aerial images of the new $1.1 billion stadium. In June, U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank gave Wells Fargo 30 days to remove the elevated signs.

Vikings vice president Lester Bagley and a Wells Fargo spokesman both call the resolution “in the best interests of both parties.”

 

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