Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session on Tuesday at 4-p.m., at City Hall.  All members were present.

The Council approved the  request from ND Buffalo Foundation for a site authorization, to conduct gaming at the Jamestown Civic Center on June 20, 2018.

The Council approved the request from Horse Race North Dakota for a gaming site authorization for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, for Jonny B’s Brickhouse.

A Resolution was approved to declare an emergency and authorize the immediate replacement by Sanitation Products of the irreparable 2011 roll off truck at a cost of $157,000, in order to continue full operation of commercial garbage collection.

Sanitation Foreman Roger Mayhew said the truck blew the engine.

He said the cost to make repairs is estimate at about $22,000.

The replacement time table is a few years out.

There was no interest in a trade-in.  Putting it up for sale is under consideration, and may bring in $25,000.

A Resolution was approved to declare an emergency and authorize the immediate purchase of a desktop computer, monitor, and peripherals at a cost of  about a total of $9,800.00 in order to comply with 2017 N.D.C.C. 49-23-04 and integrate the electronic data exchange system into the City’s current operation for the Water Plant and other departments to coordinate and monitor the One-Call electronic ticket exchanges and city departments work orders.

A request was heard  from Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc., d/b/a/ The Arts Center, for a street closing on 2nd Ave SW from 1st Ave to the alley, on June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2018, from 5-p.m., to 9-p.m., for the weekly Downtown Art Market and request a waiver of the street closing fees.

Jamestown Downtown Association President, Lynn Lambrect said the Corner Bar had concerns about losing parking.

The Council approved the request and an application to be applied  for a temporary liquor permit, for outdoor consumption for the Corner Bar during that time.

Another request from Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc., d/b/a/ The Arts Center, for a street closing on 2nd Ave SW from 1st Ave to the alley, on June 15, 2018, for a Wine Tasting Fundraiser, on the stage at the Hansen Arts Park, was considered.  An application would have to be made for a special liquor permit, to serve and consume alcohol in that outdoor area.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said the police department will be able to work out a plan, with the City Attorney, and City Administrator.

The City Council approved the request.

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