CSi Weather…

…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ TUESDAY..FOR THE JAMESTOWN AREA.

* TIMING…Monday night through Tuesday evening.

 

* WINDS…Northwest wind gusts to 65 mph.

 

* IMPACTS…Very strong winds will cause hazardous travel.

Periods of snow Monday night will cause additional hazardous

travel as the strong winds cause some blowing snow and slippery

travel.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected

or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts

of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.



..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
Includes the Valley City Area..
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* TIMING...Cold front will bring strong winds from west to east 
into Monday evening. Strong winds will be 
present all day Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds may blow down limbs...trees...and power 
lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



Forecast…


.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 60 percent chance of snow in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.  Snow accumulation of around an inch.  Patchy blowing and drifting snow through the night. Very windy. Colder.


Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to


around 55 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts to around


45 mph after midnight.


TUESDAY…Mostly sunny.   Then mostly cloudy with a


40 percent chance of light snow in the afternoon in the Valley City area.


Patchy blowing and drifting snow through the day. Very windy. Colder. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55 mph.


.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in


the evening. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the evening.


Windy. Lows around 10. Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph decreasing to


20 to 30 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph.


.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds


10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.


.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of


snow. Lows 10 to 15.


.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the


morning. Highs 15 to 20.


.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow


after midnight. Lows zero to 5 above.


.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs


around 15.


.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow.


Lows 5 to 10 above.


.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs


in the lower 20s.


.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.


.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow in the


afternoon. Highs 15 to 20.


 


Monday


The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the North Dakota Highway Patrol have extended the No Travel Advisory to include the cities of Minot, Mohall, Bottineau, Towner, Velva, Harvey and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow creating near zero visibility and some areas of compacted snow or ice on roadways.


The No Travel Advisory is still in effect for Crosby, Bowbells, Williston, Stanley, Watford City, New Town and surrounding areas. Conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.


Also a Travel Alert has been issued for portions of northeast North Dakota including the cities of Rolla, Cando, Rugby, Devils Lake, Carrington and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow creating reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions.


 


A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.


The No Travel Advisory for Crosby, Bowbells, Williston, Stanley, Watford City, New Town and surrounding areas is still in effect.


 


The three categories are as follows:


    

  1. TRAVEL ALERT – Motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways. Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination and be alert to conditions that may make travel difficult, change rapidly, or cause travel delays. A TRAVEL ALERT has the potential to change to a NO TRAVEL ADVISED if conditions deteriorate.
    2. 



 


    

  1. NO TRAVEL ADVISED – Motorists should not travel due to hazardous conditions which may make it unsafe to travel. Snowplows may be pulled from the roads during severe conditions. Motorists should take NO TRAVEL ADVISED seriously as those motorists who choose to travel at their own risk may become stranded and emergency responders may not be able to reach them safely. A NO TRAVEL ADVISED has the potential to change to a ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED if conditions deteriorate.
    2. 



 


    

  1. ROAD CLOSED OR BLOCKED – Motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure device may be fined up to $250.
    2. 



Please be advised that road condition information on 511 and the travel map is updated daily from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. CDT. The road report is based upon the information available to the NDDOT at the time of preparation and is provided solely as a public service. Conditions may vary from those reported.


 




MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Blizzard conditions are blanketing parts of northern North Dakota.


The National Weather Service says half a foot of snow is expected across much of the region, along with winds gusting up to 65 mph.


The state Transportation Department has advised against travel in the area.


Williston State College has canceled classes for the day. Minot State University has called off its classes at Minot Air Force Base.


The North Dakota High School Activities Association says the Class B, Region 4, 6 and 8 boys basketball tournaments have been postponed due to expected heavy snow and poor road conditions.


 




Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session, Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.


Item C.   A  Resolution to advertise and solicit Request for Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to


perform a feasibility study relative to options available for improvements to the James River Ice House Dam.  During a recent committee meeting Mandar Nangare, representing Barr Engineering, gave a short presentation regarding the Jamestown Ice House Dam.  He said, and inspection last year by the State Water Commission indicated that the dam is in “poor physical condition,’ with erosion affecting the structure’s concrete causing cracks and seepage.


Spillway damage was also noted.


He said options include…do nothing…decide it’s a liability and move it… repair it, or redesign it.


He says the costs of repairs or replacement has a 75 percent cost share by the State Water Commission.


A feasibility study is expected to cost about $40,000.


At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council Member Brubakken said while there has been documentation supplied, more is needed.


Council Member Buchanan agreed that more information is needed before further discussions.


The City Attorney has been directed to investigate ownership of the dam.


REGULAR AGENDA


RESOLUTIONS:


A Public Hearing was held  concerning the special assessments on the 2016 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #16-11.


Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved  the special assessments, in the total amount of $41,067.16, with the City Share-Departments at $37,227.20, and benefited properties to be assessed in the amount of $3,839.96.


Approved the request from Buffalo Holdings, LLC, for an On-Off Sale Beer, Wine and Sparkling Wine License at 930 25th St SW, Lot 1, Block 1, Verke Liechty Addition (Fairfield Inn).


The action stems from a request by management stemming from guests wanting  to bring alcoholic beverages to their guest rooms, from a locked hotel cooler.


The City Council considered a possible Bike Path Striping on the north side of the 5th Street NE Paving Project.


Comments has been expressed during the recent public meeting in Jamestown on the project.


City Administrator Jeff Fuchs adds, a bike path or pedestrian walk needs to be snow free and kept open, such as a sidewalk.


The shared used plan would run from 12th Avenue, Northeast to the TRAC building, and the remainder from there to the township road at 27th Avenue.


Mayor Andersen an eight foot wide multi-use path is an option including usage by pedestrians (sidewalk)  and bike path.


Additional costs would be incurred in that plan.  Concrete vs. asphalt as a base was discussed.


Mayor Andersen said she’s prefers concrete for most of the path up to the TRAC facility.


The City Council voted in favor of an eight foot wide shared use path from 12th Avenue to 23rd Avenue with a bid alternate between 12th and 15th Avenue also eight foot path.  23rd to 27th will be added when development occurs.


ORDINANCES:


A FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to annex all property owned by John and Brenda Corell in the north half of Section 3, Township 139 North, Range 64 West, which has not previously been annexed, and all property within the Anne Carlson Center 2nd Addition.  The properties are along the planned new road from Menards to JRMC.


A SECOND READING, passed  to re-enact a of the City Code pertaining to Flood Damage Prevention.


HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:  No One Spoke


APPOINTMENTS:


The City Council approved appointing Roger Parsons to serve as a member of the James River Valley Library System Board with a term to expire March 2020.


Appointed LeRoy Gross to serve as the City employee representative and Ramone Gumke as the City Council representative on the Pension Committee for one year terms to expire March 2018.


No  one applied  to serve as a member of the Shade Tree Committee to fill the unexpired term of Liz Smith with a term to expire April 2018.  Applications are still be accepted.


MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:


Council Member Phillips and Council Member Brubakken met with the Rodeo committee, with information to come before the committee meeting this month, on any agreement between the Rodeo committee and the city, on the continuation of the rodeo being held in Jamestown.


IN OTHER BUSINESS:


The City Council voted to approved the  2017 Jamestown Standard Specifications as prepared by the City Engineering Department.


Approved a letter of support for Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center. Mayor Andersen explained grants are available under the program.


Approved  the request from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Minndak Inc., for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn & Suites (Ballroom) on April 1, 2017.


Approved of the requests for street closings and/or permits to allow alcoholic


beverages in fenced areas for the  Runin O The Green, on March 18, 2017, for the following:


All Vets Club; Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Corner Bar; Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk’s location); Middles


LLC d/b/a Fred’s Den; Frontier Fort & Grill; Jonny B’s Brickhouse; Knights of Columbus; Office Bar & Lounge; Shady’s; and Wonder Bar Sports Bar.


Discussion was held relative to automated garbage collection fees and landfill disposal costs.


City Administrator Jeff Fuchs researched the rate structure.


He estimates the cost for residential home owners for a  small garbage cart would be $13.60….a 64 gallon container would be $15.70, and a large container is estimated at $17.80, all monthly fees.  A 96 gallon container will be available on a limited basis.  Residents have the choice of the garbage collection cart size option, based on what they will use for garbage or recycling container.


Rates have also been established for apartment units and mobile homes.


Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Becky Thatcher-Keller said, the public needs education soon on the types of containers, and what size would work for them.


Ralph Friebel, from Renaissance Recycling said a page on the city’s web site could be set up for educational purposes.


Jeff Fuchs said the delivery of the new automated  trucks has been delayed until about September 1st, stemming from a change in trucks, by the manufacturer.  He said that will not affect the start up of Residential recycling.


At Monday’s meeting Mayor Andersen  indicated amendments in the contract terms for Residential Recycling with Renaissance Recycling.


The language will adjust the  renewal time frame.  The contract will also include triggers to re-negotiate the terms, including community participation and commodity prices.


Penalties and fees for users putting non recycling items in the recycling carts will also be established.


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


 


Jamestown (CSi)  On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen said plans are moving forward with the construction of a proposed road from Menards to Jamestown Regional Medical Center.


She said property annexations and designs have been address, and infrastructure.


Bids for the project are slated to be called for in late April this year, with construction starting this spring when the weather permits.


The project, pending summer weather conditions should be completed by  this fall.


 


Jamestown  (CSi)   For the fourth year in a row, Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) was named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health.


 


JRMC Chief Executive Officer K.C DeBoer  says, “This achievement is very gratifying and validates JRMC’S commitment to providing the best health care possible for our community.”


 


There are 1,332 hospitals across the United States that qualify as a Critical Access Hospital (CHA), a designation that was created by Congress in 1997 to improve healthcare access in rural areas. JRMC has maintained its critical access designation since 2009.


 


JRMC scored in the top 100 of Critical Access Hospitals on iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®. To be named to the Top 100 hospital list means you have outperformed your peers on each pillar of the hospital INDEX measure. The INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive rating of rural providers, and measures hospitals across eight areas of hospital strength: Inpatient Share Ranking, Outpatient Share Ranking, Cost, Charge, Quality, Outcomes, Patient Perspectives, and Financial Stability.


 


JRMC Quality and Risk Manager Jenna Bredahl says that JRMC performed well in all areas of the analysis, but specifically in clear patient/doctor communication.


She says, “ JRMC is dedicated to exceeding our patients’ expectations and to be a difference in their lives. This is demonstrated by our patients’ voice which gave our nursing and doctor communication 5 stars.”


 


The INDEX measurement was designed as a model and analysis for critical access hospitals to model and measure their performance.


 


JRMC Chief Nursing Officer Trisha Jungels says that JRMC consistently works to exceed industry standards, and one example of that is through exceptional patient care.   She says, “ Our close-knit health care community empowers nurses and providers to work closely together to provide consistent care.  The end result is exceptional patient health outcomes,” says Jungels.


JRMC has won this award in 2014, 2015, 2016  and now 2017.


 


 




BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — American Indians from around the country are gathering in Washington for four days of protest against the Trump administration and the Dakota Access pipeline that will culminate with a Friday march on the White House.


Starting Tuesday, tribal members and supporters plan to camp each day on the National Mall, with teepees, a ceremonial fire, cultural workshops and speakers.


On Friday, a 2-mile march is planned to the White House, where a rally is scheduled.


Sioux tribes oppose the $3.8 billion pipeline to move North Dakota oil to Illinois. Texas-based developer Energy Transfer Partners expects to have oil flowing this month, after getting the green light for final construction from the Trump administration last month. Sioux tribes are fighting the project in court.




 


FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The house where a Fargo police officer was killed in the line of duty has been torn down.


Officer Jason Moszer was killed in February 2016 during a standoff with 49-year-old Marcus Schumacher, who also died.


The  house where the standoff happened was demolished Friday as family members of both men looked on.


The officer’s father, Dave Moszer, says it was good to see the house torn down to give his family a little closure.


Schumacher’s wife cried as the house was torn down. She says part of her didn’t want to watch, but part of her had to.


Neighbors say the house haunted them.


Once the lot is cleaned up, Habitat For Humanity plans to build a single-family home.


 


In world and national news…




WASHINGTON (AP) — Legal experts say the revised travel ban that was issued Monday by the Trump administration addresses some of the constitutional issues raised by a federal appeals court about the initial ban. But they say there is still room for additional legal challenges. Law professor Stephen Vladeck of the University of Texas says removing language that would give priority to religious minorities helps address concerns that the initial ban was discriminatory. But he says its continued focus on Muslim-majority countries leaves the appearance that the order is a “Muslim ban.” He says, “There’s still going to be plenty of work for the courts to do.”


WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration officials say that even with the changes in the travel ban, the goal hasn’t changed: keeping would-be terrorists out of the United States while the government reviews the vetting system for refugees and visa applicants from certain parts of the world. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson describes the revised order as “a vital measure for strengthening our national security.” The White House dropped Iraq from the list of targeted countries following pressure from the Pentagon and State Department, which noted Iraq’s role in fighting the Islamic State group.


WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump spoke with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Monday — discussing “regional security challenges.” Spokesman Sean Spicer says the Israeli leader thanked the president “for his strong stance” on anti-Semitism during his address to Congress last week. The call came after Israel’s defense minister said in parliament that the U.S. has told Israel that annexing the West Bank would be unacceptable and cause a crisis in relations.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There’s some new information about the shooting that killed an Indian man and wounded another at a bar near Kansas City last month. According to an affidavit released Monday, the wounded man has told police that the gunman asked the men if their “status was legal” before he opened fire. Adam Purinton is being held on murder and attempted murder charges. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a hate crime.


NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — One of New Jersey’s former political power players has been sentenced to four years of probation for a bribery scheme involving United Airlines. David Samson pleaded guilty last year for pressuring the airline to revive a money-losing flight from Newark to an airport near his weekend home in South Carolina in 2012. Samson was chairman of the powerful Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and was negotiating with United over a hangar it wanted to build at Newark. He’s also a former New Jersey attorney general who headed Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s transition team when Christie was elected in 2009.