DiscoverLogoBrownJamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Tourism Board, has heard requests from entities, who have applied for funding under the City Promotion, Capital Construction Fund.

The meeting was held Thursday, at the CSi Technology Center, at Historic Franklin School.

On hand were:

Arts Center Director, Cyndi Wish, concerning installation of artist designed bike racks for the Hansen Arts Park.  The request is for $6,000 with a total project cost of $15,000.

She said eventually two sculptural bike racks will be installed in conjunction with designs by the Valley City Art Department.

Paulette Ritter requested $5,000 for   funds for a concrete path, for the Sensory Gardens, to be located at Solien-DeNault Park, to provide the entire Jamestown Community and surrounding areas, to enjoy.

She said the project cost for this phase is $20,000, with $5,000 in a donation from the Jamestown Community Foundation, and a $10,000 donation from the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Foundation.

She added that the park will be advertised state-wide such as the School for the Deaf in Devils Lake, and the School for the Blind in Grand Forks, along with the Anne Carlsen Center families,  with emphasis on the disabled community, working with the Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, and the Jamestown City Forester.

The park will start with a 300 foot long by six feet wide concrete path, with an estimated cost at of $10,000 to $12,000.

Museum Manager, Ilana Xinos requested  $21,320 for continuing construction on a National Buffalo Museum, 300 square foot Orientation Video Room, renovation of existing space.  She said the  total cost is $56, 715, not including the electronic equipment.  She added that individual and corporate donations thus far amount to $10,110.

The film will serve as visitor’s initial overview of the museum, using a network quality 16 mm orientation film.

Guinn Hinman from the State Historical Society presented an application for funding  for an 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Exhibit Room, with the request for funds for renovating the former Jury Room.

The total project costs for this part of the courthouse restoration is $42,590.

The Jury Room will establish a gallery to house rotating exhibits, as such space will provide a unique  opportunity for visitors across the state to further explore the history, art and objects that make Jamestown special, as well as a location for local artists to showcase their work.

 

Frontier Village requested $50, 164, for project work.

Representing the Frontier Village were Board President Nellie Degen, and Treasurer, Tina Busche.  They stated that $21,140 is needed to complete the Fire Hall building, to bring it up to code.  $5,000 has been provided by the NDMAP  (Museum Assessment,) and $500 from the Jamestown Fire Department.

$23,000 is needed to repair the asphalt shingles on the General Store.  $6,023.95 for the church, to justify raising the rent.  A church group donated $300.

After applications are received, they are reviewed twice a year, in October and March.

Jamestown Tourism, Director, Searle Swedlund said  $40,000 of the $125,000 in the Capital Construction Fund would be allocated this month with a new round of applicants in March.

 

On Tuesday October 25, 2016 the Grant/Executive Board will review and determine the results of the Thursday, October 20th meeting.

Also at that meeting the Board will hear Grant Requests concerning:

A Fishing Tournament, Jamestown Rural Fire Department requested $4,500 for advertising for the February 18, 2017 Fishing Tournament, at Pelican Point, at Jamestown Reservoir.

Raffle tickets are estimated to raise $115,000.

 

Lynn Lambrecht The Downtown Association  is requesting $1,000     (pending marketing plan)

to support  the 12th Annual, Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade.

Sponsor amount are put at $1,100, with parade entry fees estimated at $685.

The economic impact is expected to at $100, 000.

 

 

The 5 Star Bucking Bull, Civic Center (Justin Stringer…pending marketing plan)

The request is in the amount of $9,500 for Finals Advertising.

The event will be November 18-19, 2016, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

The Sponsor amount is $3,000, with rider entries at $13,000.

The economic impact is estimated at $125,000.

 

Jordan Wilhelm….Dakota MotoCross, Jamestown Community Foundation, requesting  $7,500  the total costs for construction of new buildings at the local dirt track, including a flag stand at the finish line with and enclosed shed underneath.  Also included in spectator decks, and rebuilding the tunnel under the track to a spectator area.

Plans also include rebuilding the current spectator seating, build infield fencing, purchase a new PA system, repainting starting gates, and installing a new sign to display sponsors names.

The work will start in the spring of 2017.