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TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO
20 MPH.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
IN THE MORNING IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA…THEN MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COLDER. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. WEST WINDS 15 TO
20 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID
30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S TO MID 50S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND
30. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER
30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S.
SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORM WILL BE POSSIBLE MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EVENING ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. SOME OF THESE STORMS COULD BE SEVERE LATE IN THE AFTERNOON
AND EARLY MONDAY EVENING…ESPECIALLY IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE STATE.
TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY A WIDESPREAD FREEZE IS POSSIBLE THURSDAY…FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger says with media and the public’s help, a Person Of Interest has been identified and interviewed in the stabbing of a Jamestown man last Wednesday.
Last Friday afternoon the Jamestown Police Department released a photo of an individual at a store counter, and was posted on media, including CSiNewsNow.com
From the photos police were able to follow up on seeking the individual for the interview.
He adds, that there is more follow up with the investigation, and that no further information will be released until the case is forwarded to the Stutsman County State’s attorney, and a charging decision is made.
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County Sheriff’s office is investigating the shooting death of an 11 year old boy at a home in Sanborn.
Chief Deputy Don Fiebiger says authorities were called to the residence about 10 p.m. Sunday, and that a shotgun was recovered at the scene. Investigators have not determined if the shooting was accidental, and an autopsy is being performed at UND.
The boy attended Barnes County North Public School. Grief counselors are at the school Monday.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday night at 5-O’ Clock at City Hall, followed by the final 2017 Budget Meeting at City Hall.
All members were present.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY…
Council Member Brubakken asked that Item O be discussed, a Resolution to approve Payment No. 3 (Inv 28273), to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for engineering
services on 5th Street NE (12th Ave to 27th Ave NE), Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Water
Improvements District #16-42, in the amount of $33,184.80.
He asked clarification on if it is for basic engineering only. Travis Dillman confirmed that it was.
The item and other Consent Agenda items were approved.
REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS:
Awarded the bid to Ryan Development Inc., for the 5th Street NE (12th Ave to 27th Ave NE), Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Water Improvements District #16-42, in the amount of $466,524.25.
Approved the renewal of the Jamestown Tourism Agreement and the Jamestown
Tourism Public Site Lease. (Council Member Pam Phillips a member of the tourism board was allowed to vote by the council.)
City Attorney Leo Ryan noted minor changes in the agreement, specifically 100% of the Lodging Tax, and 40% of the Restaurant tax, under the return of percentages.
ORDINANCES:
A FIRST READING: of an Ordinance to repeal Section 5-2.2 pertaining to dispensing of alcoholic beverages prohibited on certain days.
A FIRST READING: of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 3, Sections 5.2 to 5.6, and Section 7 of Appendix C pertaining to definitions, allowed uses and parking requirements for senior and assisted living uses.
A FIRST READING: of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map 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).
A SECOND READING of an Ordinance, to amend and re-enact a Section) of the City Code pertaining to allowable fees for violation of a minor in the purchase or possession of tobacco products, in line with the North Dakota Century Code. The reading was approved.
A SECOND READING of an Ordinance to re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to use of fire department equipment outside of the city by changing the wording to authorize the Fire Chief to allow the use upon providing notification to the Mayor and City Administrator (As amended.)
The second reading was approved.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: Jennelle Kertzman addressed the council concerning a new fire hydrant installed on her property at 305 19th Avenue, Northeast.
She said the city installed the fire hydrant before she had the opportunity to address the issue to the council. She said the new hydrant will over-hang the driveway, being a different style, and impedes using the driveway. The new hydrant is located in the same position.
Water Department Superintendent, Steve Suko said the head of hydrant can be adjusted.
City Fire Chief Jim Reuther asked that the adjustment of the head of the hydrant, not be made, as it would hamper hooking hoses to it.
Suko said moving the hydrant south will place it off the lot line, adding that the driveway will be repaired.
The City Council took no action on the issue.
Brian Hanson, owner of Budget Auto Sales talked about the parking ban along that block of 10th Street Southeast. He said he rents a lot to hold cars to take them off the street.
He said the parking ban, restriction forces his customers and employees to park a block away.
He pointed out other locations where site restrictions apply and parking is allowed.
Mayor Andesen said she voted in opposition to the restriction at a recent meeting.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Phillips pointed out a recent Jamestown meeting concerning housing, addressed a complaint procedure form, considering the livable condition of the property.
Council Member Brubakken said an Ordinance will be discussed at this month’s committee meeting.
The meeting recessed until 6-p.m.
A 6:00 P.M. The City Council meeting was reconvened and a PUBLIC HEARING was held concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.
At the public hearing, Diane Satrom asked about the increase in the budget from 2015 to 2016. City Administrator said the Mill levy decreased eight mills a net 7% increase. This year and a 2.7% increase was noted as the Mill Levy was increased. Mayor Andersen pointed out the city property tax increase is 3.54%, about a $10.50 increase on a $100,000 home.
Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive asked what the “self clearing,” fund is.
Jeff Fuchs said the fund is used for unanticipated expeditures.
She pointed out that there are a number of non-profit organizations that are not taxed.
She noted the city will likely be joined by Stutsman County and Jamestown Public Schools in tax increases.
Following the Public Hearing, a SECOND READING of an Ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, was approved.
Before the vote, City Council Member Pam Phillips said the 2.5% increase in city employee salaries should perhaps be a 3% increase, as the county has done. Fuchs said the county has more flexibility in budgeting.
The General Fund amounts to $7,644,330.00, total Special Funds $1,040,385.00.
Total levies and appropriations, $11,123,031.00.
A SECOND READING of an Ordinance was approved, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.
The City Council directed the City Administrator to notify the County that the City of Jamestown should be exempt from the County Library Levy as the City maintains its own library levy.
Directed the City Administrator to certify the tax levies to the County for the fiscal period January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.
The meetings were shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
With the 2017 City Budget, on Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen said, the city budget was trimmed in large part due to the state’s budgets cuts stemming from the downturn in tax receipts because of the depressed agriculture prices and the reduction in energy tax collections.
She said the city will receive less in State Aid Distribution tax collections and road improvement taxes.
She said the city has reduced expenses, however the budget requires an increase in city property taxes of 3.54%. The Mill Levy was reduced to 100 Mills as the city property valuations had gone up in 2016.
The mayor pointed out that the city has some necessary equipment purchases in the budget including the purchase to replace police radios, which will continue in the 2018 budgeting.
The 2014 Equipment Replace Budget is $525,000.
There will be no additional staff positions added in 2017, while employee salaries will be increased by 2.5%
She pointed out that the city will cover increases in the city employees increase in health insurance premiums.
Valley City (CSi) An award winning documentary, “The Economics of Happiness” is coming to Valley City. The film spells out the social, spiritual, and ecological costs of our global economy but also highlights the many benefits of a shift to local economic units.
Those interested in viewing the film and discussing what is at stake for our culture have the opportunity to see the conflict illustrated with present-day examples from around the world.
There are three showings scheduled, each is open to the public and without charge.
Barnes County Museum, Thursday, October 6 at 7 p.m.
VCSU Rhoades Science Center, October 10 at 7 p.m.
VCBC Public Library, Thursday, October 13 at Noon ( Brown Bag)
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — A Flasher man escaped injury when the small airplane he was piloting caught on fire after a scary landing at the Mandan airport. The Highway Patrol says the plane landed short of a runway and a wheel deflated Sunday afternoon. The plane skidded on its belly along the runway and then caught on fire after coming to rest. Seventy-three-year-old pilot Rodney Ritz exited the plane before it caught on fire and wasn’t hurt. The plane was destroyed.
PETERSBURG, N.D. (AP) — A head-on crash on U.S. Highway 2 in northeastern North Dakota over the weekend killed a West Fargo woman.
The Highway Patrol says 71-year-old Sharon Esch was driving a car that was struck head-on by a van that crossed the median and into oncoming traffic about 3:45 p.m. Sunday.
Esch died at the scene near Petersburg. The driver of the van, 45-year-old Malik Yahaya, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, was taken to a Grand Forks hospital with unspecified injuries.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An outside investigator says North Dakota State University president Dean Bresciani did not violate state Board of Higher Education policy with the way he handled a plan on media guidelines for athletics.
North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott called for the investigation after Bresciani scrapped the guidelines involving restrictions on live broadcasting, internet streaming and social media posts following criticism by journalists and others.
Bresciani said he wasn’t consulted on the rules, and that his news release rescinding them included an apology from NDSU athletic director Matt Larsen.
Attorney Kathy Perkins said in her report released Monday that Bresciani told the truth about his lack of prior knowledge. Perkins added that Bresciani could have limited the controversy had he “communicated more fully” with Hagerott.
The board’s audit committee will review the report.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has denied a permit for a Red River diversion channel around the Fargo area, but backers say it should not halt the project.
The permit to build a dam to hold back water during serious flooding was considered to be the final hurdle for construction of the $2.1 billion project. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says he’s surprised by the decision, but believes the Army Corps of Engineers still has authority to move forward with it.
Minnesota DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr says the permit was rejected because there are better options for flood control and there is a “lack of consistency” with state and local plans. He says it doesn’t contain proper remedies for upstream impacts.
Landwehr says the project should not proceed as proposed.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo police are looking for suspects in a home invasion robbery over the weekend.
Authorities say two men broke into an apartment about 9 p.m. Sunday and demanded money and other belongings from the occupants at gunpoint. No one was hurt.
Officers and a police dog were unsuccessful in tracking the suspects.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Formal charges are pending against a 24-year-old Minot man after a weekend incident that involved more than a dozen gunshots.
Police say officers who responded to multiple reports of gunshots late Saturday stopped a vehicle leaving the scene at a high speed and arrested the suspect.
Police say they found a handgun and shell casings in the car, along with drugs and drug paraphernalia.
It wasn’t immediately clear what led to the gunshots. No injuries were reported.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Production of most small grains in North Dakota dropped this year from last year’s totals.
The federal Agriculture Department says North Dakota’s staple spring wheat crop totaled 269 million bushels, down 16 percent from 2015. The drop was due to both fewer acres and lower yields — though the average yield was down only 2 bushels per acre from last year’s record high.
Oat production in the state was down 30 percent from 2015, winter wheat was down 31 percent and barley was down 36 percent.
Durum wheat production was up 37 percent, to 58.3 million bushels. That was due to a big increase in acres and a record average yield of 40.5 bushels per acre. Durum wheat is used for pasta.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Safety Council is beginning construction on a nearly 23,500-square-foot, hands-on heavy equipment safety training facility in Bismarck.
Until now, companies have had to send workers to other states, such as Texas, for such training.
More than 20 donors have contributed to what will be a $6 million facility located near the Bismarck State College campus. A ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled Tuesday.
The facility will include a heavy equipment arena to train workers using scaffolds, trenchers, cranes, scissor lifts and more. Much of the training will begin outside, but the organization aims to build a 5,000-square-foot indoor arena for year-round equipment training.
There will also be a 26-foot tower for falls and confined space training as well as a 30-station computer lab for online training.
In world and national news…
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Hillary Clinton is seizing upon a New York Times report that Donald Trump had a net loss of more than $915 million in 1995. Clinton says it means Trump “may not have paid a dime” in federal income taxes for nearly two decades. Clinton said at a campaign stop in Toledo, Ohio, that it means Trump never contributed to Pell Grants to help kids attend college or federal veterans or military programs. She says Trump represents the “same rigged system that he claims he’s going to change.” She adds, “What kind of genius loses a billion dollars in a single year?” Clinton says there needs to be a law that requires the nominee of the two major parties to release their tax returns.
HERNDON, Va. (AP) — Donald Trump is drawing criticism after he appeared to suggest that veterans who suffer from PTSD might not be as strong as those who don’t. Trump made the reference as he discussed his commitment to improving mental health services for veterans at an event held by the Retired American Warriors political action committee. Trump said, “When people come back from war and combat, and they see things that maybe a lot of the folks in this room have seen many times over, and you’re strong and you can handle it. But a lot of people can’t handle it.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says a black man who was fatally shot during a foot pursuit was holding a loaded semi-automatic handgun and turned toward officers. Beck says the man was hit once in the torso and once in the knee Saturday. He says the man’s gun had a round in the chamber but was not fired. Beck says the officers did not have body cameras, but a surveillance video from a business shows the man was armed.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia death row inmate who was convicted of hiring another man to kill his ex-girlfriend is planning to ask Gov. Terry McAuliffe to halt his execution. The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to hear the appeal from Ivan Teleguz. The court also refused to hear the death row appeal of Ricky Gray, who was convicted of killing a Richmond family. His attorney, Rob Lee, said in an email that the lower courts’ refusal to “vigorously seek the truth” in Gray’s case should prevent him from being executed.
MIAMI (AP) — Taking no chances, the Coast Guard is advising boaters in southeastern Florida to start preparing for Hurricane Matthew. The National Hurricane Center says the hurricane’s center is likely to miss Florida, but a direct impact can’t be ruled out. Cuba Monday has declared a hurricane alert for six eastern provinces and is moving residents of low-lying areas and off-shore islands into temporary shelters in government buildings.
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