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 takeno official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

Opening bids for the sale of impounded/abandoned vehicles. One bid for a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban, for $3,530, by Carol Wiest.

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY…

Council Member Phillips asked that Item “E” be discussed.

Resolution to deny an amendment to the City Code Sec. 5-25 to allow off sale beer at gas stations as requested by S & R Truck Plaza.

She said that the motion should be a “positive,” and moved to amend to say “allowed.”

The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

Considered was the offer from Sean Johnson to purchase Beverly Hills 3rd Addition, Lot 18, from the City of Jamestown. Phillips declared a conflict to interest, knowing Johnson. The Council voted to allow her to vote.The Council Members voted to approve. (An Unbuildable Lot).

  • COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

The Council awarded the bid for the sale of impounded/abandoned vehicles, a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban to Carol Wiest, in the amount of $3,530.

 

ORDINANCES:

  • PUBLIC HEARING was held, concerning an ordinance 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 to C-C.
  • SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, 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). The property is located at 1100 7th St NE.
  • The Ordinance passed.
  • SECOND READING: of an Ordinance, to amend and re-enact Section 22-49 of the Code of the City of Jamestown, pertaining to Weapons—Unlawful Discharge. (To allow Jamestown Regional Airport Employees and agents to mitigate wildlife hazards.) The Ordinance passed.
  • SECOND READING: 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.
  • The Ordinance passed.

NO APPOINTMENTSWERE MADE

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Buchanan pointed out his daughter Emily and husband were visiting and in the audience.

Council Member Phillips reported the Stutsman County Homeless Coalition is working on putting together, Blessing Bags to distribute to the homeless.

Council Member Steele said he visited while on vacation with city officials in Nebraska.

Mayor Heinrich noted the Independence Day on the 4th of July is to remember the founding of the United States.

He pointed to the opening of the JRMC Cancer Center, and the work the community did to make it a reality.  And passed along his congratulations.

He said the Stutsman County Fair this year was another success,in  addition more fair board members are welcome.

He noted the passing of the white buffalo, Dakota Miracle adding that the National Buffalo Museum is a national resource to learn more about buffalo bisons.

He said legal fireworks within the city of Jamestown can be purchased and set off July 1 – 5, and urged consideration and safety.

OTHER BUSINESS:

  • The City Council voted to approve Fergus Power and Pump, to pump and dewater industrial by-product at the wastewater facility, in the amount of $214,782, to be funded by the Sewer Fund.
  • Approved was the request from Jamestown Hockey Booster Club Inc, for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn & Suites Conference Room on February 7, 2020.
  • Discussed was a Resolution adopting rates for the Stormwater Utility Fee for the City of Jamestown as follows:

 

  • 1) Residential Properties – Flat fee of $3.00 per month; and

 

  • 2) All Other Properties Except Residential – As set forth in Table 1 of the Resolution. (The billing starts in the September billing cycling period._

 

  • Mayor Heinrich said more information is needed before deciding the issue.

 

  • Former Jamestown Mayor Katie (Andersen) Hemmer, now Jamestown Regional Airport Manager reported on other funds received for infrastructure.

She pointed out the 1,400 acreage of the airport, within city limits and other entities on the property including hangers, and that the Collins plant, is located on airport property.

  • She said the fee for the airport is proposed at $62,364, siting concerns with the payment relative to the airport’s cash flow.

She asked that the agricultural land be removed for consideration in the storm water utility fees.

City Administrator, Sarah Hellekson said ag-land also affects the storm water issue, within city limits.

Council Member Steele, said he is not prepared to set a dollar amount of Jamestown properties.

At Monday’s meeting City Council Member Buchanan proposed passing the current fee structure and then be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Mayor Heinrich said with costs unknown, the Council cannot make an informed decision.

He said the impacts on larger businesses and churches and schools are not known at this time.

The City Council approved a motion to move the item to a Thursday, July 11, Special City Council meeting at City Hall, at 10-a.m. to further discuss the issue, pending additional information concerning 35 properties in dollars.

Approved was a request from Corner Bar for a permit to conduct a street dance on 2nd Street SW, from 1st Avenue westward to alley, on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

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