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

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: (Individuals may address the City Council about any item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the hearing. If the full 15 minutes are not needed, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

 

Joe Rector, Alfred Dickey Library Director, gave an update to the City Council on the excavation project and the Centennial Initiative.

He said the foundation project is underway, he said the foundation shows much crumbling concrete.

The architect also indicating basement leaking problems, adding the foundation has a membrane being installed, following the removal of the crumbling materials and drainage added.

Interstate Engineering’s Travis Dillman, as City Engineer, gave an update City Council on the River Cleaning Project.  He said the entire James River has been inventoried, with easements being obtained for access, and that plans and specs will be coming to this month’s committee meeting, followed by bids.

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY:

Item J was removed to discuss by Council Member Buchanan, a Resolution to approve Payment No. 4, to Scherbenske, Inc., for construction on NW Water Main Replacement Project District 17-61 (11Blocks), in the amount of $4,980.59.

He questioned the water quality issues, to which Travis Dillman indicated no problems, and the project is moving forward, and residents will continue to have water access, but with a reduced flow.

The project is slated to be completed by October this year.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

A PUBLIC HEARING was held,  concerning the special assessment list for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #17-41.

No one appeared.

Following the Public Hearing the Council  approved   the special assessments for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #17-41, in the total amount of $2,170,000.00, with the City Share to be $402,066.63, with the balance of $1,767,933.37 to be assessed to benefited properties within the district.

A Resolution approved for Estimate No. 7, to Border States Paving, Inc., for construction on 5th Street NE (12th Ave to 27th Ave NE), Paving Improvements District #16-42, in the amount of $6,734.46.

 

It was reported that burned out structure and debris at 154 Sunnyside Trailer Park, has been removed and that the mobile home owner, will be billed, and if costs are not paid, then assess the mobile home park for the costs.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE PRESENTED.

 

ORDINANCES:

A FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of 10 acres located within the NW ¼ and the NE ¼ of Section 27, T140, R64W, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from A-1, Agricultural District to M-2, General Industrial & Manufacturing District. The property is located along 34th St SE approximately 1,000 feet east of the Bypass.

The Council appointed Laurel Haroldson to serve as a member of the Central Valley Health District for a five year terms to expire in July of 2023.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

No one spoke.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Approved the request from Jamestown Gymnastic Club for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn & Suites (Anton Klaus Room – Conference Center) on September 10, 2018.

Approved the request from North Dakota Buffalo Foundation, Inc. for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Rock Taphouse site for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

Approved the request from James Valley Street Machines to close the western side of parking lot at S & R Truck Plaza on June 13 and August 15, 2018, from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, for the 60 foot Experience.

 

Approved the request from Jamestown El Zagel Shrine Clowns to close 2nd Street SW from 1st Avenue S to 2nd Avenue SW, on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from Noon to Midnight, for the Jamestown Shrine Clowns 70th Birthday Party in the Hansen Arts Park.   The Hansen Arts Park, and the Corner Bar supports the closure.  A perimeter will be set up for the use of alcoholic beverages

Approved the appointment to the position of Water Superintendent to Joe Rowell from the water department.

Approved entering into an engineering services agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., for the Water Treatment Plant to provide assistance as needed.

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