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CSi Weather….
.REST OF TODAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may be severe. Some thunderstorms may be
severe. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation
70 percent in the Jamestown area, 90 percent in the Valley City area.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY…Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. A
30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
There is a chance of thunderstorms very late this afternoon and
tonight. Some will be severe with large hail and damaging winds.
Severe thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight.
Storms are expected to develop over the central Dakotas and move
to the east. One can expect hail up to 2 inches in diameter and
wind gusts to 70 mph. Locally heavy rain will be possible.
There is a chance of thunderstorms during the daytime hours
Wednesday, Independence Day. They are not expected to be severe.
Jamestown (CSi) A 43 year old wanted man was apprehended in the 600 block of 6th Avenue East, in Jamestown,by law enforcement, Monday afternoon just before 4-p.m., following a foot chase, as police attempted to arrest him.
Jamestown Assistant Police Chief, Major Justin Blinsky reports, Robert Teron Lee, was chased on foot, and caught by Jamestown Police with assistance by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office, and the Stutsman County Drug Taskforce , and was arrested stemming from a warrant issued and subsequent charges, and jailed at the Stutsman County Correctional Center.
The Foster County warrant was for two counts burglary and two counts of theft of property.
He now faces additional charges of failure to halt, possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia-methamphetamine.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session, Monday 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.)
Schedule to appear with Informational items were Frontier Village Association President Nellie Degen along and Vice President, and Tina Busch, Frontier Village Association Treasurer and Secretary. However no one was present from the Frontier Village Association.
NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
REGULAR AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
A PUBLIC HEARING was held, 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 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, North Dakota from A-1 to M-2.
No one appeared to speak at the Public Hearing.
Following the Public hearing, the City Council approved the Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a section of the City Code 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, 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 property is to be used by a ready mix concrete business.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:
Council Member Phillips report that the Farmers Share luncheon will be held on Thursday July 12th at noon at the Farmers Union headquarters in Jamestown.
The South Central Homeless Coalition has started the annual Diaper Drive for Region VI July 16th through August 17th.
Council Member Steele reported on a meeting with Jamestown Regional Airport officials, and plans to meet with University of Jamestown, President, Polly Peterson. He thanked the city staff for their assistance, as he becomes a City Council Member
Council Member Buchanan said with the James River level low, he noted much debris.
Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering said bid will be opened later this month, with the project to take place later this summer.
Mayor Heinrich thanked the staff for their assistance, during the transition as he became mayor.
He reported his trip to Germany later this month, planned a year ago, before his decision to run for mayor.
OTHER BUSINESS:
A Resolution was approved to authorize and approve Mastel’s Heating & A/C, Inc. to replace two 5-ton condensing units, line sets, expansion valves at the Wastewater Plant, at an estimated amount of $11,987 to be paid from the Sewer Utility Fund, with no additional costs.
A Resolution was approved to authorize and approve installation of a security system at city facilities under the current Daktel system at an estimated cost of $24,469, total, to be paid from the Public Building Fund was, approved. Mayor Heinrich said security issues will be corrected. Upgrades include the water treatment plant and City Hall, and other facilities
A Resolution was approved to authorize and approve Dan Poland Machine, Inc. to repair the lime press at the water plant at an estimated cost of $12,000 to be paid from the Water Utility Fund.
Council Member Steele said currently only one line press is operational.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met Monday evening at City Hall.
All members were present.
PRESENTATION TO RETIRING FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICER.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED;
Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,633,475.65
A Raffle Permit for Barnes County Historical Society, CHI Health at Home – Hospice, Red Knights
Aproved alcoholic beverage license for Captain’s Pub.
PUBLIC COMMENTS …No one spoke..
ORDINANCE
City Commissioners approved a first reading of an Ordinance amending Title 11, Zoning.
City Attorney Mertins said it replaces the existing Ordinance in conjunction with the recodification process.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussed was an application to Block off Street on July 28, 2018 by the Thundering Saints on the 200 block of Main Street East, or the 100 block of 3rd Avenue SE if reconstruction has not begun
City Administrator Schelkoph said construction will start at that point in that area sometime around that time period, and asked the contractor to start on time.
The alternate is Main Street.
The Commissioners approved 3rd Street, with the option of Main Street.
The City Commission approved the Visitors Committee recommendation for an extension for completing the installation of replacement interpretive and map panels along the Scenic Byway to December 31, 2018
Approved was the Public Works Policy on Meter Exemption Charges.
City Administrator Schelkoph requested three changes.
“Snowbird” seasonal water service shutoffs at the curbstop be charged disconnect and reconnect fees.
Irrigation meters to be charged a connect and disconnect fee.
With commercial properties with temporary electrical service to be charge if used for less than six months.
Two items were delayed…
A “Notice to Award” to Swanberg Construction for the Ultra Filtration Project at the Water Treatment Plant
A “Notice to Proceed” to Swanberg Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Ultra Filtration Project
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
David Schelkoph thanked residents for their patience with the street project work, including distruptions to traffic flows.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
City Fire Chief Gary Retterath said all has been quite so far concerning reports of fireworks abuse of the city ordinance.
KLJ gave a report on street projects and permanent flood control flood wall installations.
Where no parking is in effect July 5th and 6th, parking on the 4th allowed, if moved by the 5th.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown will hold the first budget meeting for the 2019 calendar year,city budgets, on Thursday July 12th, at 1:30-p.m., at City Hall.
The second budget meeting will be on July 20th at 8-a.m. at City Hall.
On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown’s Mayor Dwaine Heinrich said City Administrator, Sarah Helleckson, has been preparing budgets, with the preliminary budgets needing be set for introduction at the August sixth, City Council meeting, earlier than in past years, in accordance with a new North Dakota law.
After that budget is introduced, the figures may be reduced but not increased.
He added that the final budget will be introduced in September this year.
He pointed out that the budgeting process will be difficult in terms of balancing, and maintaining a Reserve Fund.
On our show, he also pointed out that due to a pre-planned trip to Germany, that was arranged about a year ago before deciding to make a run for Mayor, he will be gone to visit family there, between July 8-18th.
Following the trip Heinrich will establish regular office hours at City Hall.
He has a city E-mail address, available on the city’s web site. Jamestownnd.org
Jamestown (CSi) This year’s the Stutsman County Fair, drew a good number of fair-goers.
Stutsman County Fairboard President Mike Williams reported over 20,000 attended this year’s fair, siting good weather during the fair run.
The rodeo and races drew sizable crowds
The new monkey races was successful as well
Valley City (CSi) Due to the 4th of July holiday on Wednesday this week, the Valley CityTransfer Station, and Public Works Department along with City Hall offices will be closed Wednesday, for Independence Day.
Tuesday’s garbage pick up will follow the normal route.
Wednesday and Thursday’s garbage will be picked up on Thursday. Garbage should be put out by 7:00 AM.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a North Dakota man drowned in a pond about 14 miles southwest of Grand Forks.
The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of 23-year-old Andrew Torrey, of Grand Forks, at about 8 a.m. Sunday in the English Coulee Diversion Pond. Officials say Torrey was found in about 10 feet of water about 50 feet from shore.
The investigation began after kayakers reported seeing a floating mattress with a cell phone and fishing gear on it.
A preliminary autopsy report by the Grand Forks County coroner ruled the death an accidental drowning.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota will begin accepting applications to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Bismarck and Fargo next week.
The North Dakota Department of Health said Monday it will begin taking applications July 10 as it begins a phased-in approach to allowing dispensaries in eight regions throughout the state. The Bismarck Tribune reports the regions besides Bismarck and Fargo are Devils Lake, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Williston.
All eight regions are expected to be allowed to apply for dispensaries by June 30, 2019.
Applications for medical marijuana patients and caregivers are expected to be available in late October.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 30 days in custody and ordered to pay back more than $14,000 in a McHenry County livestock theft case.
Fifty-eight-year-old Dwight Mehrer, of Hazen, was accused of selling his girlfriend’s unbranded cattle after she died and collecting the proceeds. He pleaded guilty in Northeast District Court to theft of property.
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association board chairman Jeff Schafer says he’s grateful that the victim’s estate will be paid back in full.
Judge Michael Hurly ordered Mehrer to serve 18 months of probation when he is released from a Rugby jail.
Steven Mottinger, Mehrer’s attorney, could not be reached for comment.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Business remains strong in nine Midwest and Plains states, but a new monthly survey suggests that growth is slowing as concerns about trade and tariffs increase.
The region’s overall economic index decreased to 61.8 in June from May’s 67.3, but any score above 50 indicates growth.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the trade concerns and more interest rate increases are likely to slow the region’s economy.
The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor. A score below that suggests decline.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Tax collections in North Dakota this year have been exceeding economic estimates, but the state’s treasurer is still urging caution.
State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt told the Bismarck Tribune last week that General Fund revenues from biennium-to-date are more than 2 percent higher than projected. A Legislative Council report says surging oil and extraction tax revenue is 72 percent higher than what was forecast for June.
But Schmidt cautions that the forecast from last year was a conservative one, and that “what goes up can go down.”
Joe Morrissette is the Office of Management and Budget’s director. He says there’s still forecasting left for the 2017-19 biennium.
The Advisory Council on Revenue Forecasting will review preliminary figures from Moody’s Analytics this month, with the new forecast to come in August.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Fargo Public Library is eliminating overdue fines for all children’s materials in an effort to increase literacy.
Library officials said Monday that research shows doing away with fines encourages children to check out more items and that materials are usually returned on time.
The library’s policy change takes effect Monday. People will still be charged for lost and damaged items.
In sports…
American Association…
Fargo-Moorhead 4, St. Paul 0
MLB-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The Diamondbacks have A.J. Pollock in their lineup for the first time since breaking his left thumb while diving for a ball in the outfield against Milwaukee on May 14.
Pollock got off to a strong start this season, hitting.293 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs in 40 games before the injury. He was expected to be out before the All-Star break.
In other MLB news:
The Minnesota Timberwolves agreed to a one-year deal with sharpshooting forward Anthony Tolliver on Monday. The deal reportedly is worth $5.75 million, draining Minnesota of most of the mid-level exception money it could use without going into the luxury tax.
— Indians right-hander Danny Salazar will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. He will not be able to throw for at least three months while he recovers. There is no definitive timetable on when he’ll pitch again.
— The Twins have reinstated shortstop Jorge Polanco following his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. Minnesota also have recalled right-hander Zack Littell from Triple-A Rochester among several moves before their game at Milwaukee.
— Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell has been sentenced to two years of probation on a disorderly conduct charge. His sentencing Monday came nearly three months after he pleaded guilty to the charge in a gun-related incident. Police say Maxwell had pointed a handgun at a woman who delivered food to his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, in October.
NBA-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — LeBron James has become the Pied Piper of Los Angeles as the Lakers continue to stockpile free-agent talent. Meanwhile, the city of Cleveland is lamenting his loss.
A person with knowledge of the situation says point guard Rajon Rondo (RAH’-zhahn RAHN’-doh) has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Lakers, while another person confirmed that L.A has given center JaVale McGee a one-year package worth just under $2.4 million.
ESPN says the Lakers will pay Rondo $9 million after he averaged 8.3 points and 8.2 assists for New Orleans last season.
In Cleveland, the massive LeBron James banner hanging downtown is being removed again following the superstar’s announcement he’s leaving the Cavaliers for the Lakers. It was also removed in 2010 when he decided to join the Miami Heat.
In other NBA news:
— A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Derrick Favors and the Utah Jazz have worked out a two-year contract that could be worth up to $36 million, Favors averaged 12.3 points last season for the Jazz, who reached the Western Conference semifinals. The eight-year veteran has played the last seven seasons with the Jazz, averaging 12.1 points and 7.4 rebounds.
— A person familiar with the decision says the Philadelphia 76ers and guard J.J. Redick have agreed to a one-year contract. Redick averaged a career-high 17.1 points and shot 42 percent from 3-point range last season, his first with the Sixers. He has averaged 16 points over the last five seasons, hitting 41.5% of his 3-point attempts.
— A person with knowledge of the situation says that Suns owner Robert Sarver and general manager Ryan McDonough will meet Tuesday with star guard Devin Booker to discuss a new contract. The 21-year-old Booker is considered the heart of the Suns’ plans for the future and a strong candidate for a maximum contract.
— Golden State first-round draft pick Jacob Evans III has signed his contract and is set to play in the summer league with the two-time reigning NBA champions.
WIMBLEDON
LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer has begun his latest Wimbledon title defense with a dominant win over Dusan Lajovic. The eight-time champion needed just 79 minutes to complete a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 victory over the Serbian.
The top-seeded Federer won nine straight games once the 58th-ranked Lajovic held serve in the opener.
Third seed Marin Cilic, eighth seed Kevin Anderson, No. 9 John Isner and No. 11 Sam Querrey also won their opening-round matches in straight sets, as did 13th seed Milos Raonic (MEE’-lohs ROW’-nihch).
Unseeded Stan Wawrinka (vah-VRIHN’-kah) showed the form that earned his three Grand Slam titles by surprising No. 6 Grigor Dimitrov in four sets after dropping the opener, 1-6.
American Sloane Stephens was the highest seed to fall. Donna Vekic cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 rout of the fourth-seeded Stephens. Fifth seed Elina Svitolina also lost, knocked out by Tatjana Maria after winning a first-set tiebreaker. American and 16th seed Coco Vandeweghe (VAN’-deh-way) was shown the door by Katerina Siniakova.
Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the women’s side, but she needed six match points before finishing off Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands, 7-5, 6-3. Ninth seed Venus Williams also took her opening-round match, as did 10th seed Madison Keys, second seed Caroline Wozniaki, No. 7 Karolina Pliskova and No. 13 Julia Georges.
WORLD CUP
UNDATED —Brazil and Belgium have advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals and will square off Friday in Kazan, Russia.
Neymar had a goal and an assist as the Brazilians blanked Mexico, 2-0. Neymar has 11 goals and nine assists in his last 19 games for Brazil.
Belgium erased a two-goal deficit before substitute Nacer Chaldi scored in the fourth minute of injury time to give his country a 3-2 win over Japan. Jan Vertonghen scored in the 69th minute and substitute Marouane Fellaini headed in another from Eden Hazard’s cross in the 74th to knot the score.
NHL-NEWS
UNDATED (AP) — The Calgary Flames have added a much-needed scorer to their lineup by signing forward James Neal to a five-year deal worth $28.75 million.
Neal is coming off a run to the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights, putting up 25 goals and 44 points in 71 regular-season games before adding six goals and 11 points in 20 postseason games.
The 30-year-old winger has reached the 20-goal mark in each of his 10 NHL seasons and produced a career-high 40 goals in 2011-12.
Also in the NHL:
— A California judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic abuse conviction against former Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov. The decision could clear a path for Voynov’s return to the NHL. Deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly tells The Associated Press that Voynov can now petition for reinstatement.
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