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

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:  No One spoke. (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.)

 

A  PUBLIC HEARING was held,  Concerning the performance of the City of Jamestown in carrying out its community development responsibilities related to the $150,000.00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. 4271-CD1316-PF-U, for the James River Tree Snagging and Clearing Urgent Need, and to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions.

No one spoke concerning the 2018 river cleaning project.

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY…

Mayor Heinrich asked that Item F be discussed separately, a Resolution to approve the JSDC Board of Directors’ recommendation to approve the purchase of 18 iPads and covers at a cost not to exceed $8,000 the city’s share of the cost to replace the iPads purchased in 2012 for Board members and staff, and funds to come from the city sales tax fund.  He asked that the cost not exceed $8,000 and come from the sales tax fund.

The city council approved the Resolution.

REGULAR AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS:

The City Council approved Change Order No. 2 & Final, to Border States Paving, Inc., for construction on 5th Street NE (12th Ave to 27th Ave NE), Paving Improvement District #16-42, for a net increase in the contract price of $41,548.39.

Approved was Payment No. 12 & Final, 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 $54,295.64.

Council Members approved Change Order No. 3, to Scherbenske Inc., for construction on NW Water Main Replacement Project District 17-61 (11Blocks), for a net decrease in the contract price of $26,117.43.

Approved was Payment No. 10, to Scherbenske, Inc., for construction on NW Water Main Replacement Project District 17-61 (11Blocks), in the amount of $84,785.90.

 

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Phillips presented the Jamestown Tourism Annual Report.

Council Member Steele reminded property owners to keep fire hydrants clear of snow.

Council Member Buchanan said he was pleased by outcome of the Citizens Police Academy.

He said the city fire department won the “Battle of the Badges” blood drive, winning over the Jamestown Police Department.

Mayor Heinrich said he also attended the Tourism Meeting, and noted the change in garbage and recycling pick up schedules, and a move to Monday through Friday collections.

He also pointed out city snow removals this season, saying he’s heard good things about the effort by the city street department.

He added that City Administrator Sarah Hellekson has received her certification as auditor, through a program conducted by the North Dakota League of Cities.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

Approved the annual Resolutions for the 2019 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District  #19-11:

1) To set up and establish the district;

2) To direct the City Engineer to prepare plans & specifications for the construction of the district;

3) To accept and approve the plans and specifications, as prepared by the City Engineer, for the construction of the district; and

4) To direct the City Administrator to advertise for bids for the construction of the district.

Approved the appointment of Russell J. Myhre as alternate municipal court judge, effective immediately.

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