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CSi Weather…
TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon in the Valley City area. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Increasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
On Wednesday severe weather, in the southwest part of the state to south of
Bismarck.
The southern part of the state remains favored for the better storm chances Thursday. The entire area looks favorable for a stormy wet period over the weekend.
Jamestown (CSi) Crews on Tuesday continued with the demolition of a building on Business Loop West in Jamestown.
The building recently housed the Jamestown Salvation Army Thrift store, Electronic Doctors, and the center section was vacant.
The building had issues with the roof collapsing due to heavy snow loads.
Computer store was abandoned due to unsafe conditions, and the Salvation Army Store recently went out of business, and at last report was looking for new location.
Previously…
On March 3, 2020 The Jamestown City Council held a Public Hearing held: Concerning the failure to comply with the notice of dangerous building condition at 202 Business Loop West. City Building Inspector Tom Blackmore explained that last winter heavy snow collapsed the canopy, at which time Blackmore deemed the structure unsafe. In January this the roof collapsed on the same building from the weight of more snow. That portion of the building was determined as not inhabitable. This year, the owner was advised to provide the city with a plan of corrections, which Blackmore said he did not do. He advised the owner of Monday’s City Council Hearing to address the issue.
Base on the rooflines, Blackmore said there may be more than one building involved. The two adjacent structures are of similar construction. Blackmore said a structural analysis needs to be performed, concerning the Salvation Thrift Store, structure, and whether it should remain standing.
He said a report indicated that to repair the building it would cost more than demolition, and determined there are two separate structures, and the building east of the Salvation is not safe to inhabit. The west building analysis has not been conducted.
The building owner Russ Melland, spoke and said the building was constructed in 1957.
He said an engineer reported that the destroyed east section is cost prohibitive to repair.
He added that the Melland family has determined it is not prudent to repair the structure, and that the west side, the Salvation Army building may not be safe for continued occupancy, pending additional evaluation, and bringing it up to the current building code.
Contractor Jim Schmacher said that upon his inspection roof, the east building is not constructed to withstand a heavy snow load, and the same for the west building.
Salvation Army Major Judy Lowder said the Salvation Army thrift store is seeking another location, which has not yet been found.
The City Council then approved to take such action as deemed necessary on the property at 202 Business Loop West and declared the east portion of the building to be unsafe.
The City Council then approved an order to demolish the building, by May 1st
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police warns the public of a news convicted high risk sex offender who is residing in the city of Jamestown.
Andrew Lamar Mayes lives at 1018 4th
Jamestown Motel, Rm # 21, Jamestown, ND
Mayes is a 31 year old black male five feet six inches tall weighing 280 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
He has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Risk Level Committee of the Office of the ND Attorney General.
Offense: Gross Sexual Imposition. When Mayes was 27 years old he had sexual intercourse with a seven year old female.
Conviction Date: November, 2016 in Richland County, ND District Court.
Disposition: Five years 285 days credit. Five years supervised probation.
Mayes is currently on GPS Monitoring.
Mayes is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.
Printed handouts of the demographics of Andrew Lamar Mayes are available at the Jamestown Police Department.
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General’s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov
Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund says, the majority of tourism sites are open for the summer.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Searle said, the tourism web site discoverjamestownnd.com, has information
Frontier Village, opened on June 1, 2020, with hours from 10-a.m. to 6-p.m., with the same hours at the National Buffalo Museum. Call ahead to the museum to schedule group tours. Ft. Seward opened June 1, and will be open through the season from 10-a.m., to 6-p.m. Call to reserve the “Glamping,” experience, call 701-252-1875.
At Frontier Village the greeters are located in the saloon building.
The nearby Jamestown Tourism Office is now open to the public, from 8-a.m., to 5-p.m., call 701-251-9145.
The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse features the new Civics Exhibit, the first of its kind in the nation, opening Wednesday June 3, and then open Wednesday through Sunday.
Searle pointed out that in researching travel trends, that trips to tourism sites are typically within 250 miles of home, as a “comfort zone.” He noted that in this past two weeks there have been a good number of vehicles seen in Jamestown with out of state license plates.
He said, stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, and the limited accessibility to restaurants, the restaurant and lodging tax collections in Jamestown were down about 50 percent in the past two months.
Searle remains positive on an uptick in tourism, as Governor Burgum moved the state into the “Low Risk,” category, with more access to businesses and restaurants and social gatherings.
He also said the Tourism website discoverjamestownnd.com will be updated over the next few weeks.
Searle pointed out tourism and local experiences in the area.
Two new trails include Island Trails at the Jamestown Reservoir.
The Arctic trail is north of Parkrhurst Campground at Pipestem.
He noted that Sapphire Gallery in Downtown Jamestown features local artists work.
Lazy Fish is at Pelican Point Campground.
The Jim, formerly Lakeside Marina, located for meals at Jamestown Reservoir.
Davoni’s Italian/Seafood Restaurant in Downtown Jamestown is now open.
He pointed out that Whitestone Hill at Kulm highlights battle history.
In Valley City he pointed out Medicine Wheel Park.
In Cooperstown, the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site, which will open in mid June.
More information is in the Jamestown Resource Guide, and at discoverjamestownnd.com
Jamestown (Chamber) Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Jamestown Travel to celebrate their new location. This business is located at 1014 3rd Ave. SE in Jamestown.Businesses qualify for a ribbon-cutting ceremony if they open, move, remodel, are under new ownership or change their name. For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
Mayor Carlsrud said he attended the funeral Tuesday for Grand Forks Police officer Cody Holte, and urged the community to think about and remember law enforcement, and what they do.
He then called for a moment of silence.
OATH OF OFFICE WAS GIVEN FOR NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR GWEN CRAWFORD
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approved the Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Approved the Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $
One million nine thousand fifty six dollars and 56 cents.
Approved an Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor license for:
Maple River Electric
On Demand Plumbing
Approved a Tree Trimming & Removal License for GS Services
PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing was held for the Annexation of Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND. City Attorney Martineck said the property was transferred to Donnie Eberle who then requested the annexation.
Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners approved the first reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory described as Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND.
Approved a second and final reading of an Ordinance Repealing Section 2-04-03 of V.C.M.C., relating to residency requirements of appointive officers and employees of city. City Attorney Martineck said there is no change from the first reading, repealing the 15 minute requirement.
RESOLUTION
City Commissioners, approved a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1 (Woodland Park and Riverview Drive) and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids. KLJ said all permits are in place, except from the Corps of Engineers which is pending. Bids will later be let with construction to start this year.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved a request for $15,000 (from city sales tax dedicated to economic development) to assist with VC Smart Restart Campaign. Jennifer Feist, Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Director said the Development Corporation is working with the Chamber of Commerce, with a variety of promotions to do business locally.
Approved the purchase of (2) 300KVA 480/277 Padmount Transformers from Resco in the amount of $13,592.47 Public Works Accountant Jacobson
Approved a gaming site authorization for Valley Twisters.
Authorized was a public works request to credit commercial garbage charges of between $2,000 and $3,000 during the time of the pandemic.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS:
Gwen Crawford said she’s been at city meetings, and meeting with city employees.
Auditor Richter welcomed Ms. Crawford and pleased to have her “on board,” as did others.
Commissioner Bishop said the tragedy in Grand Forks with Officer Holte losing his life in the line of duty is a reminder of the hazards law enforcement officers face each time they go on a call, and to thank an officer for their service.
KLJ said concrete is being poured for the flood wall, near the master lift station, adding that all planned construction projects are underway and progressing on schedule.
Mayor Carlsrud thanked all city employees for their service.
He reminded residence to continue to be safe with the COVID-19 virus, and encourages the community to read the story of Officer Holte.
The meeting was shown on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is stepping up the pressure on governors to crack down after a week of unrest set off by the death of George Floyd, demanding New York call in the National Guard to stop the “lowlifes and losers.” As cities around the U.S. witnessed a seventh straight night of both peaceful demonstrations and bursts of theft, vandalism and attacks on police, the president amplified his hard-line calls of a day earlier, in which he threatened to send in the military to restore order if governors didn’t do it.
(AP) A family attorney calls a medical examiner’s finding that George Floyd had drugs in his system a “red herring” meant to distract attention from the police’s responsibility for his death. Attorney Ben Crump disputes the finding that the cause of death was cardiac arrest. The medical examiner also listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Crump calls the drug allegations “an attempt to assassinate his character” and says any drugs in his system were irrelevant to the cause of death. An autopsy commissioned by the family concluded that Floyd died of a lack of oxygen caused by officers’ knees on his neck and back.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has toured a Catholic shrine, laying a wreath and observing what the White House says was a “moment of remembrance” at a statue of the late pope, Saint John Paul II. Trump’s visit comes one day after he stood outside St. John’s Episcopal Church near the White House, which had been damaged by fire during weekend protests against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Moments earlier, Trump had threatened to deploy the military to quell sometimes-violent protests. Critics said Trump was misusing religious symbols for partisan purposes.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville police say video shows that a popular barbecue shack operator fatally shot while police and National Guard soldiers were enforcing a curfew fired a gun as officers approached his business. The city has been hit by waves of protests. But witnesses say the crowd had nothing to do with protests. The video showing David McAtee opening fire was obtained from security cameras at McAtee’s business and an adjoining business. Acting police Chief Robert Schroeder made the announcement Tuesday. He says it shows McAtee shooting while officers were trying to clear people from a parking lot. McAtee was shot early Monday.
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of Paris protesters defied a virus-related police ban and rallied against racial injustice and heavy-handed police tactics, as global outrage about the death of George Floyd in the United States kindled frustrations across borders and continents. Thousands also marched in Sydney, Australia, while expressions of anger erupted in multiple languages on social networks, including a large online protest from Sweden. The top diplomat for the European Union said the bloc was “shocked and appalled” by Floyd’s death. He died in Minneapolis last week after a police officer pressed his knee into his neck for several minutes even after he stopped moving and pleading for air.
ATLANTA (AP) — Six Atlanta police officers have been charged after a dramatic video showed authorities pulling two young people from a car during protests over the death of George Floyd. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced the charges during a news conference Tuesday. Four are charged with aggravated assault and one with aggravated battery, along with other charges. Video from Saturday shows police officers surrounding a car driven by a man with a woman passenger. The officers used stun guns on both the man and woman, who are rising seniors at historically black colleges in Atlanta.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Arlington County has pulled its officers out of the District of Columbia after they helped clear peaceful protesters from a park so that President Donald Trump could have a photo opportunity outside the White House. The County Board says its officers were used “for a purpose not worthy of our mutual aid obligations.” District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said Tuesday that Arlington officers “shouldn’t have been there in the first place.” The officers joined federal law enforcers who used chemical agents and flash bangs to clear peaceful protesters from Lafayette Park so that Trump could pose with a Bible outside St. John’s Church.
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