Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Jun 18

CSi Weather…

.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely and slight

chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely

and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the

mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation

60 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.

.THURSDAY…Cloudy with rain showers and slight chance of

thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with chance of

rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the

west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. Chance of rain showers and

slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of

precipitation 30 percent in the Jamestown area, 40 percent in the Valley City area.

.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of

precipitation 50 percent.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and

slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of

precipitation 50 percent.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny with chance of rain showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of

precipitation 40 percent.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and

slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower

50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with chance of rain showers and slight

chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of

precipitation 30 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Chance of rain showers and slight chance

of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance

of precipitation 30 percent.

 

The forecast for Wednesday is looking quite wet, mainly across

central North Dakota. Showers and storms look likely through the

day as remnants from Tuesday night`s precipitation continue.

The bigger threat appears to be the potential for minor flooding, mainly in urban areas as soil moisture is rather low across the area. The flood threat

appears to be due to a prolonged period of moderate rain

 

Although most of the rainfall should be moderate in nature, pockets of heavy rainfall will be possible as well. Some areas in central

North Dakota over 2 inches of rain on Wednesday.

Even more rainfall appears likely Wednesday night into Thursday.

The trend looks to continue into the weekend, bringing continued

chances for showers and storms through Sunday.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The City of Jamestown continued with the 2020 calendar year budget meetings , Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. Council Member Steele was not present.

Highlights of the meeting included:

Mayor Heinrich said as the process goes along, sales tax revenue distribution, concerning allocating to Special Assessments.  He added that with the exception of a grant, that there is no funding mechanism to pay for the First Avenue, “Road Diet,” project.

He added the city needs to budget to replace funds such as from the city’s share of the specials fund, which contains more dollars needed than funds available.

City Administrator Sarah Hellekson explained the process of transferring of funds, to balance budgets, including the storm water utility program.

 

A fee to increase is animal impound kennel fees to $25, to cover expenses.

Also proposed is an increase in animal licenses.

 

With state aid distribution, dollars, the state projects a decrease in population, based on projections of the 2020 census. Mayor Heinrich said the figures show Jamestown with only a population of 11,000 adding that the figure needs to be addressed before funds are distributed to the city.  The library, airport and park board receive percentages.

 

With the city fire department, an increase in the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield plan is 10 percent.

An increase is noted in the cost of supplies, along with electricity, and telephone usage.

 

Mayor Heinrich said line items will need to be reviewed for funding, as the budget process continues.  With state equipment purchases, he suggested indicating the state legislators be informed, prior to the legislative session.

 

With the Police Department budget there is a 10-percent increase in insurance costs, and a line item increase in the cost of recruitment of new officers.  No vehicle purchases are expected in 2020.

With Finance and Assessment, City Assessor  Jamison Veil said the Assessor’s Department is understaffed, including staff obtaining property appraisals.

With the Civic Center, Director Pam Fosse said more dollars are being expended on paying overtime to  employees because two full time janitors hours are being over extended, leading to more overtime hours, and the addition of paying more in part time and overtime wages, plus comp time.

Before the end of the meeting, Mayor Heinrich said he will not support deficit spending, and at this point the 2020 General Fund Budget is short of being balanced by between $600,00 and $700,000.

The next city budget meeting is planned for July 16.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)   The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, Civic Center, & Promotion Committees met Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Steele was not present.

 

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

The committee recommends approval of the application for Renaissance Zone Incentives for up to a five (5) year, one hundred percent (100%) state income tax exemption and a 100% five-year property tax exemption for Corinne A. Bennett, (207 Lindwood Drive, patio homes) pending approval by the State of North Dakota Department of Community Services.

 

Considered was the offer from Sean Johnson to purchase Beverly Hills 3rd Addition, Lot 18, from the City of Jamestown at the purchase price of $2,000. The offer is $1,000.  The committee moved to

place the item on the City Council agenda, without recommendations, until Council Member have the opportunity to look at the parcel.

 

The committee recommends denying the request from S & R Truck Plaza to amend Sec. 5-25 of the City Code to allow off sale beer at gas stations.

 

INFORMATIONAL: A Presentation was made on the Stormwater Utility Program status from AE2S for a final rate calculation.  Utility customers will be informed of the rate structure, when the final rates are determined and approved.

The rate structure would include a 50 percent reduction to governmental entities.

Council Member Buchanan said the levying of rates should pertain to all users including private entities, and governmental.

Following the presentation the committee, considered the request to amend Articles 3 and 4 of the existing Agreement dated July 26, 2016 between the City and AE2S for the Stormwater Utility Implementation Project.

 

The committee approved, but recommends denying the 50 percent reduction.

 

INFORMATIONAL: The second reading of Ordinance No. 1518, introduced by Council Member Steele, to amend and re-enact Section 22-49 of the Code of the City of Jamestown, to allow Jamestown Regional Airport Employees and agents to mitigate wildlife hazards, is scheduled at the July 1, 2019, city council meeting.

 

INFORMATIONAL: The second reading of Ordinance No. 1519, introduced by Council Member Buchanan, to amend Chapter 31 by adopting Article VIII, of the Code of the City of Jamestown pertaining to stormwater, is scheduled at the July 1, 2019, city council meeting.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

 

A PUBLIC HEARING was rescheduled concerning the notice of floodway encroachment at 916 2nd Ave NW. The property owners  Rodney and Shari Pettys have not been available to respond to the city.

 

 

Recommended for approval was   the Minor Subdivision, Preliminary/Final plat of Liechty Homes Second Addition, Lots 1-5, Block 1, a re-plat of Lots 4-8, Block 1 of Liechty Homes Addition, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located at along 17th St SW between 4th Ave SW & 6th Ave SW.

 

Recommended for approval was the Minor Subdivision, Preliminary/Final plat of St. John’s Academy Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, being within the City of Jamestown, Midway Township, a re-plat of Block 54 of Klaus’ Addition within the NW ¼ Section 36, T140N, R64W, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located at 215 5th St SE.

 

INFORMATIONAL: The public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1517, introduced by Council Member Brubakken, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Jamestown College Subdivision, Block 3, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, from R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District) to C-C (Central Core Commercial District), is scheduled at the July 1, 2019, Council meeting. The property is located at 1100 7th St NE.

 

 

Recommended for approval  was the Minor Subdivision, Preliminary/Final plat of Ibes Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, a re-plat of Lots 2 and 3, Block 4, Meidinger Fourth Addition, within the SW ¼, Section 35, T140N, R64W, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located at 1316-1320 15 ½ Ave SW, Jamestown, ND.

 

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

The committee recommends approving a lease agreement with Carr Enterprises to lease an ATM at the Civic Center pending review of the lease.

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

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Tuesday evening at City Hall, to act on recommendations made by the Building, Planning & Zoning Committee.

The City Council approved….      the Minor Subdivision, Final plat of Liechty Homes Second Addition, Lots 1-5, Block 1, a re-plat of Lots 4-8, Block 1 of Liechty Homes Addition, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.   The property is located at along 17th St SW between 4th Ave SW & 6th Ave SW.

 

Approved was   the Minor Subdivision, Final plat of St. John’s Academy Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, being within the City of Jamestown, Midway Township, a re-plat of Block 54 of Klaus’ Addition within the NW ¼ Section 36, T140N, R64W, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.  The property is located at 215 5th St SE.

 

In other business,

The City Council approved Change Order No. 1, to Inert Landfill Closure Cell 1-4, Section 5-139-63, for On the Level Construction, for an increase in the contract price of $55,640 to place lime into the new cells.

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

 

Valley City  (CSi)   The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A  Raffle Permit for CHI Mercy Health Foundation, Shine

The 2019-2020 Renewal of Cabaret License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2192

The 2019-2020 Renewal of Retail Tobacco Licenses for the following businesses: a. Brothers III

1. County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
2. Dakota Silver
3. Dakota Plains Ag at 807 W Main Ave
4. Dakota Plains Ag at 151 9th Ave NW
5. Eagles Aerie Club 2192
6. Family Dollar, Inc.
7. Farmers Union Oil Company of Moorhead dba PetroServe USA #071
8. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 148 South Central Ave
9. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 424 2nd Ave NE
10. And all complete licenses received before June 28 at 10 AM

 

Approved was the  Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following businesses: a. Boomer’s Corner Keg

1. Captain’s Pub
2. County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
3. Dakota Silver
4. Jimmy’s Pizza
5. Town & Country Club
6. VC Developers LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill
7. American Legion Post
8. And all complete license applications received before June 28 at 10 AM and approved by the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Auditor

The City Commission approved  the Blocking off the Street Request for Valley City Chamber of Commerce on Central Avenue N and on 2nd Street N for Summer Nights on Central on July 11, 18 and 25, 2019.

 

Approved Blocking off the Street Request for On the Move for Let’s Walk Valley City on Chautauqua Blvd from 6th Street NE to 12th Street NE on July 22, 2019

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

No personal attacks to persons present or not

No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair

Thank you for participating in City Government.

Lloyd Nelson asked about the process of asking questions from the audience to the City Commission.

He questioned he previously being told to sit down, or having been removed from the Commission meeting.

Mayor Carlsrud said the city will prepare a written statement on the process for Nelson to review.

The Mayor added that this topic was not on this Commission agenda, and would then not be discussed.

 

A Public Hearing was held  for Transfer of Class B and Class C Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Dakota Silver, LLC

 

Following  the Public Hearing the City Commission, approved the Transfer of Class B and Class C Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Dakota Silver, LLC

 

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution  for the Replat of Lot 9, South Valley Addition.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved was a Special Alcohol Event Permit for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 on Central Avenue for Summer Nights on Central Event on July 11, 18 and 25, 2019 City Auditor Richter

 

Approved was Appointing Board Members for the following open positions, effective July 1, 2019. City Auditor Richter

 

Valley City Barnes County Library Board for 3 year term – Joseph DeMasi, Tim Kadrmas

Planning & Zoning Commission for 5 year term – Jim Wright

Renaissance Zone Board for 3 year term – Kristi Anderson, Jim Knutson, Anthony Kobbervig

Special Assessment Commission for 6 year term – Paul Dahlberg

Zoning Board of Adjustment (Variance) for 3 year term – Anthony Kobbervig, Mike Schell

Approved was the  Administration of City of Valley City’s local sales, use and gross receipts taxes by State Tax Commissioner for 2019 – 2021 biennium. City Auditor Richter recommended approval.  

Approved was recommendation from Visitors Committee for Image Enhancement Grant for Josh & Alison Kasowski, in an amount up to $1,000 for new business signage for Ibe Reality Group, and, in an amount up to $2,250 for renovation of exposed parapet wall.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

No report was given.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter said the budget sheets will be distributed to department heads, next week.

The next budget meeting will be July 22, 23, and 30.

City Fire Chief, Scott Magnuson reported on the intention house burning for the training of fire fighters.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.

 

 

 

Jamestown (CSi)  A survey is being conducted by the Jamestown City Park Board, through June 26 this year, and is  available  online at www.JamestownParksandRec.com

The survey asks the public about their thoughts concerning programs and facilities and future program improvements.

The results of the survey will help develop a strategic plan for future operations.

 

Dickey  (CSi)  The 10th annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Rib Cook-off will be held at the Dickey Bar on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

The entry fee is $40.  All ribs must be cooked and ready to present for judging at 5:30 p.m.

Each entrant will need to provide their own grill or smoker along with their own utensils.

At 5:30 p.m., ribs will be served to the public. Attendees are encouraged to give a free-will donation for a meal.

All proceeds will be given to Hospice of the Red River Valley in memory of loved ones who have passed away, most of which have received Hospice care in the community. “

The Long Branch Boys band will perform from 8 p.m.-midnight. Seating is limited, please bring a lawn chair if you plan to watch the band.

Registration is required by July 10 and includes two racks of ribs and a Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey T-shirt. Along with the entry fee, a registration form should be completed. If you’re interested cooking ribs, contact Chrissy Kartes at 701-778-7346. Registration forms and money can be delivered to the Dickey Bar or mailed to Chrissy Kartes at 213 3rd Street, Dickey, N.D., 58431.

 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court has affirmed a decision by a North Dakota judge who blocked a merger between Sanford Health and a private physicians group.

Sanford, headquartered in Sioux Falls, wanted to acquire Mid Dakota Clinic, but the Federal Trade Commission and the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office objected to the merger.

The Argus Leader says Judge Alice Senechal granted a preliminary hearing halting the deal and Sanford appealed to the Eighth District Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel upheld Senechal’s ruling late last week.

Mid Dakota’s practice includes 23 primary care physicians, six pediatricians, eight OB/GYN physicians and five general surgeons. If a merger were allowed Sanford would have 84 to 99 percent of the market share in the Bismarck-Mandan area.

 

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in South Dakota say they believe they’ve solved the murder of a pharmacist who was raped and strangled in her Rapid City home over 50 years ago.

Investigators say they used DNA and genealogy databases to identify a man who died of cancer in 2009.

Detective Wayne Keefe said at a news conference Monday that they believe the suspect killed 60-year-old Gwen Miller in 1968 when he was a 25-year-old living in Rapid City. Keefe called it “a little surreal” to finally identify him after 51 years and 4,000-5,000 hours of work.

A forensic genealogist analyzed the DNA profile from Miller’s body and used public genealogy websites to identify a brother of the killer. Then Keefe used old phone directories to determine the suspect had lived near the victim.

 

In world and national news…

WASHINGTON (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel (AHN’-geh-lah MEHR’-kuhl) says her country is taking “very seriously” the new U.S. information about Iran’s alleged responsibility for attacks last week on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf.

Merkel says “there’s a high-level of evidence. But that won’t stop me from saying we have to do everything to solve the conflict situation with Iran in a peaceful manner.”

Iran denies the U.S. accusation.

She says Germany is in close contact with the United States and “will do everything to impress on all sides, but especially to make clear to Iran, that this serious situation mustn’t be aggravated.”

Merkel also says Germany wants Iran to abide by the 2015 nuclear accord, adding that “if that isn’t the case that will of course have consequences.”

 

 

 

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says with a few glasses of water she’s doing better, after starting to visibly shake when standing next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the hot sun.

Merkel grinned widely Tuesday when asked by reporters about her condition during the red-carpet reception for Zelenskiy about an hour earlier. As a military band played their national anthems, the chancellor’s whole body visibly shook and she pursed her lips as she tried to contain the situation.

After the anthems Merkel seemed better as she walked inside with Zelenskiy, and at the press conference told reporters she was fine.

She says “since then I’ve drunk at least three glasses of water, which I apparently needed, and now I’m doing very well.”

 

Update…

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s introduction of a new digital currency is likely to draw regulatory scrutiny. But New York University law professor Eleanor Fox says initial details about the currency don’t signal any traditional antitrust problems.

Facebook is already under federal investigation over its privacy practices, and along with other technology giants also faces a new antitrust probe in Congress.

Creating its own globe-spanning currency — one that could conceivably threaten banks, national currencies and the privacy of users — isn’t likely to dampen regulators’ interest in Facebook.

Fox says critics will say this is too much power for Facebook and shouldn’t be allowed. But she considers Facebook’s foray “a grass-roots entry into a new field” and says it can increase innovation.

Facebook said Tuesday it plans to launch the currency over the next six to 12 months.

 

NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Pinckney was hiding under a desk holding the mouth of her then-6-year-old daughter when Dylann Roof fired more than 70 shots in Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine black worshippers.

The new documentary, “Emanuel,” explores life after the tragic shooting on June 17, 2015, as family members, friends and the community try to heal through faith and forgiveness.

Pinckney’s husband, the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, was one of the nine killed by Roof, who sat through 45 minutes of Bible study at the church before firing shots. Pinckney and her daughter, Malana, were in the reverend’s office when they heard gun shots in another room.

“It brings it all back for me,” Pinckney said of watching “Emanuel,” which opens in theaters nationwide for a limited run on Monday and Wednesday . Oscar winner Viola Davis and NBA star Steph Curry are executive producers.

“It’s emotional. I can’t help but to relive what happened.”

Roof was convicted of federal hate-crime and obstruction-of-religion charges and sentenced to death.