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..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.
.Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota.
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON..
Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches possible with isolated higher amounts.
* WHEN…From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning/afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches possible with isolated higher amounts.
* WHEN…From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning/afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.
Forecast…
TONIGHT…Snow likely. Snow accumulation around 1 inch. Lows
around 5 below. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow
70 percent. Wind chills around 20 below.
.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow in
the afternoon. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in the afternoon.
Snow accumulation around 2 inches. Highs zero to 5 above. North
winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chills around 25 below.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Snow. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Storm total 5 to 6 inches in the Jamestown area, 4 to 7 inches in the Valley City area.
Lows around 10 below. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Lowest wind chills
around 35 below after midnight.
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Patchy blowing and drifting snow. Highs around 5 below. Northwest
winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Decreasing clouds. Patchy blowing and drifting
snow in the evening. Lows around 20 below. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs around 10 below.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Lows around 20 below.
.SATURDAY…Cloudy. Highs near zero.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of light
freezing rain and snow after midnight. Lows around 15 below.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
afternoon. Highs near zero.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the
evening. Lows around 10 below.
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the morning,
then snow likely in the afternoon. Highs 5 to 10 above. Chance of
snow 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Snow likely possibly mixed with
freezing rain in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight.
Lows near zero. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
5 to 10 above.
Accumulating snow will be possible east of the Missouri River
Wednesday into Thursday with the highest totals likely across the
southern James River Valley. Breezy winds will likely cause patchy
blowing and drifting snow.
Life threatening wind chills will remain in the forecast through
Saturday.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Erickson was not present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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 $2,262,276,07.
PUBLIC COMMENTS No one spoke
ORDINANCE
Approved was the first reading of an Ordinance creating and enacting Section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code, relating to removal of snow and ice from sidewalk, and repealing Section 23-15 of the Valley City Municipal Code. City Attorney Martineck said it’s a recodification of the City Code, and still maintains that snow be removed with 24 hours of a snowfall.
RESOLUTION
Approved was, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include Penalties for Violation of V.C.M.C. 7-03-05, Relating to Unlawful Removal of Snow, Slush or Ice.
Approved was a Resolution Approving Contract between the City of Valley City and Western Area Power Administration for Roles & Duties Related to Transmission Operator Services and Approving Transmission Operator Procedure. City Administrator Schelkoph said Valley City has purchased two breakers, and requires security measures, with WAPA.
Approved was a Resolution Amending Paving Improvement No. 119-B (2nd Avenue NE from 5th Street NE to 7th Street NE) KLJ says protests will be accepted.
Commissioners approved a Resolution Approving Preliminary Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 119-B (2nd Avenue NE from 5th Street NE to 7th Street NE) KLJ said the project includes repaving, plus replacement of sanitary sewer lines at a cost of $90,000, water mains at $85,000, and the total project cost is $535,000.
The City Commission approved a Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements for Paving Improvement District No. 119-B (2nd Avenue NE from 5th Street NE to 7th Street NE) KLJ the action will establish the official 30 day protest period, with public meetings concerning Special Assessment for effected property owners.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved was the Preliminary & Design Engineering Agreement for Paving Improvement District No. 119B with KLJ in an amount not to exceed $42,500.
Commissioners approved a 6 month extension for Brockopp Brewing, LLC pursuant to V.C.M.C. 4-01-11(1.b.iii). City Attorney Martineck said the request would approve a six month extension of the liquor license.
The City Commission approved a Renaissance Zone Authority Board recommendation for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption for Rehabilitation at 114 E Main Street by Brockopp Brewing, LLC, and designate it as VC-115. The Renaissance Zone Authority Board unanimously voted to recommend approval.
The Commission Approved accepting bid for a 2019 Police vehicle a Tahoe from Puklich Chevrolet. Police Chief Hatcher said the police department will trade in the 2015 Tahoe.
Commissioners allowed Commissioner Magnuson to vote, after declaring a conflict of interest being an employee of Puklich.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
David Schelkoph noted, the recent cold snap saw the city’s infrastructure held up well, with one water main break.
He noted on January 26 the Fire Department’s Appreciation Banquet was held.
With the legislative report, the Prairie Dog Bill was explained that would allow oil extraction taxes to support local infrastructure, and the funding bill for the State Water Commission.
He noted the suspension of two days last week of garbage collection due to dangerously cold temps and wind chills. Any garbage not collected those two days will still be collected, and to have it out by 7-a.m., each day. He noted that last week two garbage trucks had broken down.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Mayor Carlsrud reported on last week’s snow removal efforts.
City Fire Chief Magnuson reminded residents to keep sewer vents open and clear of ice and snow to prevent sewer gas build up in the homes, and recommended contacting a plumber to have the vents cleared. He asks residents to keep icicles knocked down from structures, and to keep gas meter vents open.
The full meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism is working with the James River Valley Library System, as the Alfred Dickey Public Library prepares for the Centennial Initiative later this month.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Tourism Visitor Experience Manger, Allison Limke said Tourism is working the library with the Louis L’Amour Exhibit detailing his life, including is young years in Jamestown with a kiosk, and shadow box display, along with a room featuring photos, posters and other memorabilia.
She added that the display will be part of the Alfred Dickey Public Library’s tour on Wednesday February 20, at 6-p.m.
Ahead of that, a ribbon cutting at the library is set for February 19, at 10-a.m.
She said the Louis L’Amour Walking Trail, is being renamed the Louis L’Amour Walking Tour to include visits to Jamestown locations where L’Amour spent his childhood, including going to school at Franklin Elementary School, now the CSi Technology Center at Historic Franklin School in Downtown Jamestown.
Allison pointed out that a room that has named in honor of L’Amour’s sister, Edna, will be opened in the future at the library.
Also on our show, Allison talked about the remodeling at the National Buffalo Museum, and the Stutsman County Museum’s program, “Murder Mysteries.”
She said plans are being made to transform the basement of the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse into an Escape Room, with scripted mysteries involving the public solving “crimes.”
Valley City (VCPS) Valley City Public Schools has announced storm make up days, for when school was either not in session or started late.
Superintendent Josh Johnson says the three make-up days will be Monday, March 18 Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24.
Valley City (CSi) Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) have come together as CommonSpirit Health, creating a new nonprofit Catholic health system focused on advancing health for all people and serving communities in 21 states.
The news release says, the $29 billion system operates more than 700 care sites and 142 hospitals, including CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, as well as research programs, virtual care services, home health programs, and living communities. CommonSpirit Health also supports a range of community health programs to create healthier communities and address the root causes of poor health such as access to quality care and health equity, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.
The new organization is built on the legacy of 17 congregations of women religious who founded health ministries to serve people most in need. Today, it is supported by approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Catholic Health Initiatives CEO Kevin E. Lofton and Dignity Health President and CEO Lloyd H. Dean will both serve as CEOs in the Office of the CEO for the new health system.
Lofton says, “Our new organization will bring the expertise of a national health system to neighborhoods across the country. Whether it’s a neurological institute in Arizona, a 25-bed critical access facility in North Dakota, a mobile lung cancer screening program in Tennessee, or a ‘hospital at home’ in Nebraska, CommonSpirit Health will expand the best approaches from across our new organization. Our whole will be much greater than the sum of our parts.”
Dean says “We didn’t combine our ministries to get bigger, we came together to provide better care for more people. We created CommonSpirit Health because in order to solve national health challenges, we need the breadth, scope, and resources to make a nationwide impact. We believe that no one should ever have to choose between being healthy and putting food on the table.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposal by top Republican House members to tap some earnings from North Dakota’s voter-approved oil tax savings account for income tax relief could bridle some future pet projects pushed by the governor and fellow lawmakers, the bill’s sponsor said Tuesday.
Rep. Craig Headland, who chairs the House Finance and Taxation Committee, told The Associated Press the primary intent the bill is to allow residents to directly share in the state’s Legacy Fund by lowering their tax burden. He said the measure also could help repel potential initiated measure attempts to drain the fund that currently holds more than $6 billion.
Headland told his committee Tuesday that the bill is “a way to share some of North Dakota’s wealth with future generations … from one corner of the state to the other.”
It also would make North Dakota more competitive with other states that don’t have income tax, which would help attract workers in the state that has thousands more jobs than takers, he said.
House Majority Leader Chet Pollert and GOP Rep. Jeff Delzer, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations committee, are among the measure’s co-sponsors.
The proposal calls for using half of the earnings from the Legacy Fund, beginning in 2021, to reduce individual and corporate income taxes. The bill would only use any earnings in excess of $300 million in the next two-year budget cycle.
Headland said state income taxes likely would be eliminated over the next decade with Legacy Fund earnings.
North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger said the tax liability for residents is about $900 a year. The state collects about $900 million every two years in income tax, with corporations accounting for only $100 million of the sum, he said.
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