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Update…
Jamestown (CSi)- Voters in the Jamestown Rural Fire District, Tuesday approved the proposed mill levy increase, to enable the $2.8 million purchase and expansion of the former Century Link building in Southeast Jamestown.
Travis Lemieux of the Jamestown Rural Fire Department tells CSiNewsNow.com that of the 131 votes cast there were 86 yes votes, 45 no votes.
A simple majority of “yes” votes was needed to pass.
Brian Paulson, says the project is slated to start next spring when the property tax revenue becomes available. It takes about six to eight months for the USDA to process a loan application.
Previously…
Jamestown (CSi) Voters in the Stutsman Rural Fire District will vote Tuesday on whether or not they approve a five mill property tax levy to fund the construction of a new $2.8 million rural fire station.
The polling place will be at the present rural fire hall at 205 3rd Avenue Northwest in Jamestown, with the polls open Tuesday from 11-a.m., to 7-p.m.
Eligible voters live in the City of Spiritwood Lake, plus residents rural the fire district including those in the townships of Ashland,Bloom, Buchanan, Corwin, Deer Lake, Eldridge, Fried, Hidden, Homer, Lenton, Lippert, Midway, Plainview, Sydney, Winfield, Woodbury, and Ypsilanti.
Residence in the City of Jamestown are not eligible to vote.
Stutsman County auditor/chief operating officer, Nicole Meland, points out that the rural fire district is its own taxing jurisdiction certifying its own property tax levy, and is able to hold its own elections regarding property taxes.
If approved by voters, Tuesday, the rural fire district would apply for a 30-year loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program, which determines the mills the district uses each year and the amount, and the five mills would cover the loan payment is for the first year.
A full five additional mills would raise about $180,000 annually and a residential property with a true value of $100,000, a property owner would see an additional $22.27 in taxes in annual taxes if approved by voters, with the estimated annual loan at 3.875 percent, and an annual payment of $160,913.
The Jamestown Rural Fire Department has closed to purchase a building at 1209 9th Street, Southeast, in Jamestown from Century Link at a cost of $625,000, to enable the rural fire department to keep all of it’s vehicles and equipment at one location, including an addition to the building.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Building, Planning & Zoning, Civic Center & Promotion, Police & Fire Committees met in joint session, Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.
All members were present.
FINANCE & LEGAL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The committee recommended the sale of Lots 6 & 7, Block 1, I-94 Business Park Addition, to United Parcel Service, Inc., in the amount of $137,650.00.
The committee recommends recognizing Jamestown Cancer Support Group as an other public spirited organization and authorize the issuance of a raffle permit.
The committee recommends approving the request from the JSDC to approve building improvements in the amount of $4,300 with the City Share to be $3,870, and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. The dollars will replace flooring.
Considered was the request from the Jamestown Regional Airport Authority to commit to a bond issuance and a general tax levy in 2019 to assist in financing the construction of an airport passenger parking lot mill and overlay project, to be repaid primarily through post-project facility passenger revenues that will be collected.
Mayor Andersen said the project includes expanding the airport’s parking spaces.
She added the fees, about $57,000 will be collected starting in July, with approval of the FAA.
The committee recommends approving.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
With amendments the committee recommends approval of Country Grain Cooperative Subdivision Plat within the NW¼ and NE¼ of Section 27-140-64, Midway Township, Stutsman County, within the one mile extraterritorial limits of the City of Jamestown. The Planning Commission recommends approval as well.
Discussion continued from a previous meeting on special use permits in regard to Compassion Care Centers operating as Dispensaries and/or Manufacturing facilities pertaining to medical marijuana. Recommendations from a city committee was reviewed individually, including…background checks, imposing an annual fee to issue the permit, imposing insurance and bond requirements, require a notarized statement, that all regulations are being followed, pending revocation of the permit, and hold harmless of the city language, along with imposing regulations above what the State Health Department requires including any possible zoning Ordiances.
The committee recommends sending the items back to the city staff for review.
A downtown parking discussion was held with Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Dave Hillerud. He said four options are under consideration under the Road Diet proposal for Downtown Jamestown. He asked if parking is an issue at this time, or changing the current Ordinance to benefit new development.
The committee made no recommendation.
Informational: A public hearing and second reading of an ordinance will be at the July 2nd City Council meeting, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of a tract of land (approximately 10 acres) located within the NW ¼ and the NE ¼ of Section 27, T140, R64W, Midway Township, Stutsman County, within the one mile extraterritorial limits of the City of Jamestown, North Dakota, from A-1, Agricultural District to M-2, General Industrial & Manufacturing District, is scheduled at the July 2, 2018, City Council meeting. The property is located along 34th Street SE, approximately 1,000 feet east of the Bypass.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
No agenda items at this time.
POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE
The committee recommends introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the Code, pertaining to security personnel requirements for special event alcohol permit issued for public buildings.
The committee recommends introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the Code pertaining to entities permitted to obtain a temporary special alcohol permit, not at a licensed establishment, and established a perimeter if possible.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
The committee recommends approval plans and specs and authorize the advertisement for bids for the James River Cleaning Project.
A time extension for completion may be needed, allowed within the contract.
An update was given by Interstate Engineering on hydrant flushing. Residents may see some initial water discoloration during flushing, which will clear.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present, Commissioner Powell joining by phone.
BLOCK PARTY PROCLAMATION
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve alcoholic beverage licenses for the following businesses:
Boomer’s Corner Keg
Budget Burger
Chinese Palace
Dakota Silver
Eagles Club
City Lights
Jimmy’s Pizza
Tavern Ninety-Four
My Bar Valley City, LLC
RND Inc. dba NuBar
The Labor Club
The Liquor Locker
VC Developers LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill
VFW Post
Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill
And all licenses received before June 30 and approved by the Police Chief and Fire Chief
Approved a cabaret license for Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2192
Approved a electrician license for: a. Lyon’s Electric LLC
Approved retail tobacco licenses for the following businesses:
Boomers Corner Keg
Brothers III Sports
CHS Inc (151 9th Ave NW)
CHS Inc (807 W Main St)
County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
Dakota Silver
Dollar General Store #17856
Eagles Aeries Club 2192
Family Dollar Stores of ND #7662
Leevers Foods (424 2nd Ave NE)
Leevers Foods (148 Central Ave S)
Petro Serve USA #071
And all licenses received before June 30
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one spoke
ORDINANCE
Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1032, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages.
RESOLUTION
Approved a Resolution Recommending AE2S for modification project at Water Treatment Plant
NEW BUSINESS
Approved a Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Board for 348 5th St NE to transfer remaining 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home, and designate it as VC-97 (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing)
Approved the Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Board for 513 Legacy Lane to transfer remaining 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home, and designate it as VC-68 (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing)
Approved Amending Renaissance Zone Policy Regarding Transfer of a Previously Approved Project
Approved appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2018. Renaissance Zone Board (2 openings; 3 year term): JoEllen Lee will fill one opening.
Approved a Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for Project No. SU-2-990(058), mill & overlay project on Main Street West frontage roadway (I-94 Ramp to 5th St SW)
Approved Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for Project No. NHU-2-094(158)928, mill & overlay project on Main Street West (I-94 Ramp to 3rd St SW)
Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club at Town & Country Club
Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill
Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City State University at Shelly Ellig Field at Lokken Stadium, W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, Valley City Town & Country Club, Eagles
Consideration of accepting bid for solid waste transfer contract was delayed pending additional information.
Approved was an employment contract with Carl Martineck for City Attorney/HR Director.
City Administrator Schelkoph said City Attorney Lilie Mertins will run for States Attorney in the November elections, having received 130 write in votes, on the primary ballot, needing a minimum of 75 votes.
Approved Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV buyout purchase of 259 4th Avenue SE for the appraised value of $37,000.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
David Schelkoph commented on the recent Rally in the Valley, giving thanks to city employees who put in extra work for the successful weekend.
He praised Commissioner Pedersen for his work on the Commission over his tenure on the Commission, noting several items. Pedersen will serve on the State Water Commission, after serving eight years on the City Commission, and he will continue to serve on the Permanent Flood Control committee.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioners Powell, Bishop and Magnuson also expressed thanks to Matt Pedersen.
Commissioner Pedersen’s comments ncluded, becoming interested in becoming involved with city government following the flood of 2009, noting he was also temporary mayor for a time.
He noted economic development successes, along with implementing the Permanent Flood Protection plan, and buyouts, plus several other accomplishments during his tenure.
He thanked the community’s support over the years along with city staff.
Mayor Carlsrud gave his thanks to city employees for work they do behind the scenes, along with thanks to Matt Pedersen,saying he has had high ethics and integrity, and Lilie Mertins, as they leave city government.
Mayor Carlsrud presented Pedersen with a plaque noting his years of service on the City Commission.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by Replays.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and North Dakota residents are keeping an eye on the rising Missouri River near Bismarck as the agency releases more water from a nearby dam.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that water released from Lake Sakakawea at the Garrison Dam will go from 44,000 cubic feet (1,246 cubic meters) per second to 52,000 (1,473) by Wednesday. The increase is due to continued rapid snowpack melt and rainfall runoff.
The National Weather Service says the river channel between Bismarck and Mandan will rise from 10.5 feet (3.2 meters) to about 12 feet (3.6 meters). The area experienced historic flooding in 2011 when the river crested at more than 19 feet (5.8 meters).
Residents are encouraged to watch for weather updates amid flooding and erosion concerns.
They said the need for two-year programs is likely to grow in the coming years, along with workforce demand for graduates in the eastern part of the state. The new agreement allows the schools to rethink transfer policies and college career paths to meet those needs, Richman said.
NDSCS, which has campuses in Fargo and Wahpeton, will continue to run independently.
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