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CSi Weather…
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then
chance of rain in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Temperatures falling into the mid 40s in the afternoon. South
winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest 20 to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent in the Jamestown area 70 percent in the Valley City area.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Colder. Lows in the upper 20s.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY…Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
30 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Rain possibly mixed with snow in the evening,
then snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY…Rain possibly mixed with snow in the morning, then rain
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain possibly
mixed with snow in the evening, then slight chance of snow after
midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY…Cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then snow
possibly mixed with rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.
.COLUMBUS DAY…Cloudy. Rain possibly mixed with snow in the
morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
After tonight and Wednesday the next round of precipitation is likely Thursday afternoon.
Precipitation is likely to begin across southern North Dakota and
then spread across most of the state by the overnight hours.
Precipitation will start out as rain, changing to mostly snow
during the night. Light accumulations are possible, especially on
grassy surfaces. Snow is forecast to transition to rain during the
day on Friday.
Late this in the weekend into early next week another storm is
taking aim on the northern Plains. Widespread precipitation and
cold temperatures are possible.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
A PROCLAMATION WAS READ, BY MAYOR CARLSRUD, DECLARING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
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 $2,236,198.98.
Raffle Permits for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals
PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one spoke
PUBLIC HEARING:
Regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 109. City Auditor Richter, said written comments had been received.
Four issues were addressed, including water retention in an ADA ramp, a slump in the street, that will be resolved, a driveway issue that will resolved yet this fall. The owner asked to have the work done this spring, and doesn’t want to pay the specials until completed. It was suggested to have the area tilled, now. A seal coat was brought to attention, which was explained and no concerns by officials. City Auditor Richter those properties in questions can be held off special assessed for a year.
Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 109 with the adjustments.
ORDINANCE:
The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2019 City Budget. No changes from the First Reading.
The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting Title 20, Taxation. City Attorney Schoenack said the Ordinance combines several ordinance into one, under recodification.
RESOLUTION
City Commissioners approved a Resolution approving Plat of Hanna Field Addition. City Attorney Schoenack said a Public Hearing was held and recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Approved a Resolution approving the Plat of Olsberg Addition, also recommended for approval by the Zoning and Planning Committee.
Approved a Resolution Setting Salaries for Commissioners.
Approved a Resolution amending Electrical Rates. The resolution clarifies the rate structure, and when it is in effect.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioners approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for City Lights at VCSU on October 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. at the Viking Hall of Fame Banquet.
Commissioners approved the appointment of Ruth Berg to the Valley City Barnes County Library Board to fill vacancy until June 30, 2019. Commissioner Powell said a member stepped down and Berg was deemed the most qualified of the applicants.
Approved the recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 809 8 ½ Avenue NW for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home.
City Commissioners then approved 2019 Scheduled Board Meetings. City Auditor Richter the Commission meetings will continue the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the exception of holiday dates when the meeting will be moved.
The City Commission approved the 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract. City Auditor Richter pointed out the contract in the budget needed to be formally approved. The increase over 2018 amounts to 11 percent.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
No report was given
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:
City Fire Chief Retterath requested more applicants for firefighters, and noted the sirens will be tested on Wednesday.
KLJ gave an update on street projects being completed.
Commissioner Bishop thanked police and fire fighter for their work.
Mayor Carlsrud noted city updates on work being done following the construction season.
He said electrical service was on 99 percent of the time.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City officials report that paving of 3rd AVE SE in Valley City resumed on Tuesday 10/2/2018.
During paving operations, the intersection of 3rd AVE and 4th ST SE will be closed. It is expected that the intersection will be reopened the morning of Wednesday 10/3/2018.
During this shutdown 3rd Ave will be closed from College Street to Main Street. Access VCSU from 4th Ave SW during this closure.
KLJ reports the work should be completed on time, pending weather conditions.
Update
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Eagles Club will be hosting a FREE WILL DONATION benefit fundraiser Spaghetti Feed for the Barnes County Museum, Monday, October 8, from 5:30-7pm.
Support is asked for the local museum’s efforts to keep doing what they’re doing! They will also have a drawing for the “Crazy Log Cabin” quilt made by Sandy Goeller and 2nd prize is a cutlery set. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Drawing will be Monday night, need not be present to win!
For more information contact Wes Anderson, 701-845-0966.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund says, a number of new events are going to Jamestown over the next few months, that will boost tourists and tourism dollars.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said those events include the first ever NAIA National Women’s Wrestling Tournament, along with Hockey Day, the University of Jamestown Basketball Shootout, and indoor tennis tournament at TRAC.
He pointed out the facilities in Jamestown at UJ and TRAC, along with expanded hotel rooms are supporting Jamestown’s ability to attract participants and tourists.
He said at this month’s tourism Executive/Grant Committee meeting, requests will be considered under the Capital Construction fund.
Those include requests from Frontier Village, the National Buffalo Museum, Jamestown Parks and Recreation for Jack Brown Stadium.
Other monthly grant requests are scheduled on the agenda.
Searle also said a new Tourism Office Manager has been hired.
He said Allison Limke has been hired, adding that Allison is originally from Casselton, ND and recently joined her husband who recently moved to Jamestown for a job at UTC.
He pointed out that Allison brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous role with the Pella Historical Society.
Jamestown (CSi) This year’s annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper is planned for Wednesday October 3rd, 4-p.m. to 7-p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church at 4th Avenue and 5th Street Southeast in Jamestown.
Tickets in advance…Adults $14, At the door, $15.
Children 6-11 years old, $4, pre-schoolers eat free.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Men of Trinity spokesperson Bob Toso said in addition to the Lutefisk and Meatballs, the menu includes, coleslaw, lefse, potatoes, ice cream and beverages.
Ticket purchase helps support:
Boy Scout Troop 163
Boy Scouts Northern Lights Council
Red Willow Ministries & Camperships
Salvation Army & Community Action
Dakota Boys/Girls Ranch
Trinity Building & Grounds Expense
Trinity Van & Transportation Expense
Holiday Outreach Food Baskets
He said typically around 300 people attend each year, raising about $4,000.
Jamestown (Katie Ryan-Anderson) To raise money for Kids Against Hunger, Jamestown Kiwanis
is again holding a live auction and dinner event, Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Jamestown Arts Center.
5 p.m. social | 5:45 p.m. live action | 7:30 p.m. concert!
Freewill donations will be accepted.
The concert features the bands who’ve DONATED their time to benefit Kids Against Hunger.
- Stevie K (Steven Kuykendall)
Enjoy Jamestown’s very own guitar virtuoso Steve Kuykendall! Steve is a nationally awarded guitar artist and local music teacher. He plays a great mix of classic rock and blues with some original tunes.
- Intrigue
A troupe of local music enthusiasts playing classic rock, contemporary christen, and alternative rock beats. Band members include Terresa Davis on percussion, Robert Puffe on guitar and lead vocals, Liz Kapp on electric guitar, and Teresa Martini on bass guitar.
The 50 or so members of Kiwanis are working toward their $20,000 Kids Against Hunger goal. Kids Against Hunger is a meal-packaging event in which 300 volunteers pack meals for hungry families. The meals are distributed throughout North Dakota and Minnesota through the Great Plains Food Bank. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Nov. 3.
Jamestown Kiwanis Club, President, Sarah Griego, says, “Members of the Kiwanis Club of Jamestown volunteer at this event every year in our effort to help children thrive, prosper and grow. We know kids need Kiwanis, in our community and in communities around the world.”
Last year, about 60 Kiwanians and community members attended the Kids Against Hunger Dinner & Live Auction. They raised about $4,000 or enough to package about 16,000 meals.
Kids Against Hunger event is Saturday, Nov. 3 at Stutsman Harley Davidson
9 a.m. to noon.
To learn more, visit www.Facebook.com/JamestownKiwanis or email JamestownKiwnais@gmail.com.
About Kiwanis International
Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for students age 14–18, Builders Club for students age 11–14, K-Kids for students age 6–12 and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 558,000 adult and youth members 82 nations and geographic areas. Visit www.kiwanis.org for more information.
About Kiwanis Club of Jamestown
The 50 or so members of Kiwanis meet each Monday. Their mission is to serve children. New members are always welcome. Learn more at www.Facebook.com/JamestownKiwanis or email JamestownKiwanis@gmail.com.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State University is proposing a $60 million research facility on its Fargo campus to house the school’s food-related science departments.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the Animal Sciences Department is crafting plans for the proposed Agricultural Products Development Center, which would be the new location for the university’s Meat Lab.
The Meat Lab researches topics including pre-harvest, food safety and slaughter and processing techniques. Students learn about meat quality and muscle biology in the lab. The facility also offers training for people in the meat industry.
University officials say the proposed center would help students gain an advantage in the job market by working at major processing companies.
The state Board of Higher Education authorized the university to begin private fundraising of up to $6 million for the center.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Environmental groups opposing the site of an oil refinery being developed near Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota want a judge to reconsider his recent recommendation that state regulators dismiss the groups’ challenge.
Administrative Law Judge Patrick Ward in a nonbinding ruling last month said the Public Service Commission doesn’t have jurisdiction in the dispute because Meridian Energy Group is planning a refinery with a capacity below a threshold in state law that requires a site permit from the PSC.
The Environmental Law and Policy Center and Dakota Resource Council in recent filings say Meridian didn’t update the state Health Department about its decision to lower the refinery’s capacity below the threshold, indicating the project might end up being larger than the company maintains.
“Meridian’s failure to take steps to update or revise its (Health Department) permit to construct belies its claims,” the groups’ attorneys wrote in documents imploring Ward to reopen the case and allow them to explore the veracity of the company’s stated plans.
Meridian’s initial plans for the $800 million refinery called for a processing capacity of 55,000 barrels per day, above the 50,000-barrel threshold in state law requiring a site permit. The company has since reduced the stated capacity to 49,500 barrels, just under the threshold, but its permit to build from the Health Department still has the 55,000-barrel figure.
Meridian CEO William Prentice has signed an affidavit saying the company has “no current plans” for any expansion beyond 49,500 barrels per day. Meridian attorneys also maintain the company had no reason or requirement to report to state health officials that it was reducing the scope of the project.
In sports….
BISMARCK (AP) The Class AAA and AA polls, as voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.
First place votes are in parenthesis, followed by the team’s record, and the number of total votes received.
Class AAA
- Bismarck High (19) 6-0 95
2. Bismarck Century 6-0 76
3. West Fargo Sheyenne 5-1 57
4. Fargo Davies 4-2 37
5. Mandan 4-2 19
Others Receiving Votes: Fargo South (4-2)
Class AA
- Fargo Shanley (19) 6-0 95 1
2. Bismarck St. Mary’s 5-1 75 1
3. Central Cass 5-1 57 3
4. Jamestown 3-3 38 5
5. Valley City 3-3 11 4
Others Receiving Votes: Devils Lake (3-3), Turtle Mountain (3-3)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have fired Paul Molitor, one season after he won the American League Manager of the Year award. In four seasons under Molitor, the Twins went 305-343 with one appearance in the playoffs in 2017. They were 78-84 this year, long out of postseason contention after a series of early setbacks to several key players. Molitor has been offered another position within the organization.
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