Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday (Apr 1, 2013) evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

 

 

Opening four bids for the sale of impounded/abandoned vehicles.

The bid for a 2001 P.T. Cruiser, was awarded to Brian Hanson in the amount of $1,255.

A Manco four wheeler, bid went to Anthony Albrect.

A 1983 Cushman, bid was awarded to Neil Baker, in the amount of $1,200.

 

No Consent Agenda Items were discussed separately, and were approved.

 

On the Regular Agenda:

Resolutions:

The City Council unanimously approved the enterprise agreement with Buffalo City Tourism Foundation for financing.

 

The City Council voted to approve the proposal from Apex Engineering regarding Capacity Analysis of existing Wastewater Treatment Facilities in regards to possible further gray water use by Great River Energy.

Mayor Andersen moved that GRE pay 50% and the City of Jamestown pay 50% of the costs, which was approved unanimously.

 

The proposals for Geotechnical Services related to the retaining wall at the Frontier Village, was tabled until the City Engineer is available from sick leave.

 

 

Bids were considered for the New Elevated Water Tower for the City of Jamestown.

One Irregular bid was researched by the City Attorney, who said the State Attorney General approved the bid, and the council members moved to waive the irregularity, on a 3-2 vote.

All bids were opened and considered.

The bid was awarded to CB&I in the amount of  the base bid of $2.429 million dollars with the bid alternate of $15,000, with approval of the State Health Department.

With Ordinances:

A FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 6-7 of the City Code pertaining to the keeping of domestic animals.

A Public Hearing was held, concerning an Ordinance to change the zoning of the southeast portion of Lot 2, Berndt Addition, from M-2 (General Industrial and Manufacturing District) to POC (Public, Open Development and Conservation District).

Following the Public Hearing the City Council voted to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance.

 

Another Public Hearing was held concerning an Ordinance to change the zoning of Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Hi-Acres Hillcrest Addition, from R-1 (One Family Residential District) to POC (Public, Open Development and Conservation District), in conjunction with the plans to expand Eventide Hi-Acres nursing home.

Any approval of the zone change requires a 75% vote of the City Council members, because there was a sufficient number of protests by surrounding  property owners in that area.

Council Member Buchanan intoduced Doug Panchot the Executive Director of Eventide Hi-Acres, who said the plans are an open door policy for the adjacent property owners, and regular on-going meetings on the project will be held.

Mayor Andersen said, the plans will be reviewed and acted on at a later time, with R-4 guidelines.

Following the Public Hearing, the Second Reading of the Ordinance was approved, on a unanimous vote.

Hearing From The Audience: No one spoke

 

Appointments:

The City Council approved the appointment Liz Smith to serve as a member of the Shade Tree Committee for a term to expire April 2015.

 

Mayor and Council Member Report:

Mayor Andersen reminded residents that a public input meeting on the SRF proposed land use plan for Jamestown is set for Thursday April 4, 2013 from 3-p.m., to 7-p.m., at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown.

The Mayor also noted the City’s Board of Equalization meeting will be April 9, 2013 at City Hall.

 

In Other Business:

The City Council voted to approved the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Procedures for the City of Jamestown to help ensure that all obligations will be in compliance with all applicable federal regulations.

Also approved and authorized was the issuance and sale of $830,000 Wastewater Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2013.

 

 

The Council recognized the United Technologies Employee Association

(previously Goodrich Employees Association) as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a raffle permit with the drawing to be held April 18, 2013.

 

And….recognized the non-profit Migrant Health Services as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a charity local permit for April 20, 2013. (To conduct a poker tournament). The dollars will be used to purchase and update medical supplies. The organization is based in Moorhead, MN and serves the Jamestown area. City Attorney Ken Dalsed pointed out who can conduct the games, and wanted verification from the Attorney General’s Office. Gerry Gray of Wild River Poker said she is conducting the game.

The Council Members voted to approve subject to legal review.

 

The City Council approved awarding the bid to Sanitation Products, Inc., for a New Three Wheel High Dump Sweeper—Street Department, in the amount of $171,110.00, less $22,500.00 for trade-in of 2006 Elgin Street Sweeper, for a net bid of $148,610.00.

 

 

The City Council then considered awarding the bid for the Jamestown Fire Station Re-roofing—Fire Department. There was one bid irregularity noted by City Attorney Dalsted, who said the bid was not submitted in time for the bid opening, and was left unopened.

The City Council voted not to waive the irregularity.

The base bid and alternate was awarded to Pierce Roofing of Fargo, in the amount of $178,673.

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