Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Committees met in joint session virtually, Thursday afternoon at City Hall.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE

Recommended for approval was the request from JSDC Economic Development Funds for Jamestown Tourism Grant, in the amount of $75,000, with the City Share to be $60,000, paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

Recommended for approval was the request from the JSDC Economic Development Funds for 2021 Flex PACE Program to be held by the JSDC incentive fund account in the amount of $250,000, with the City Share to be $200,000, paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

Another recommendation was the request from the JSDC to repair the caulk, mortar and brick on the exterior building in the amount of $26,400, with the City Share to be $23,760, paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

Recommended for approval  was re-establishing the sales prices on City owned lots for the year 2021, as suggested by the City Assessor  Jamison Veil.  He said all but two lots were lots not for sale.  The prices are published and those interested in purchasing can come into City Hall.

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE

Considered was approval of the easement agreement with Eagle Flats Apartments LLC, pertaining to the Eagle Flats project at 211, 213 and 217 Second Ave SW, Jamestown and the city-owned parking lot located at 116 3rd St SW Jamestown, ND. The Assistant, City Attorney Abby Geroux said the easement will be for 40 years.  The committee moved to recommend approving the easement agreement.

 

Approved for recommendation is  the Major Subdivision, Preliminary plat of Stoudt Second Addition, Re-plat of Blocks 4 and 5 of Mall Woods Addition, within N ½ Section 2, T139, R64W, City of Jamestown, North Dakota. The property is located at 912 & 1024 23rd St SW.

 

INFORMATIONAL: The second reading of Ordinance No. 1542, introduced by Council  , to annex property located at 2806 8th Ave SW, Jamestown, ND, legally described as LOWRY’S SUBDIVISION, BLOCK 12, LOTS 1 AND 2, & THE EAST 7.70′ OF LOT 3, & ONE HALF OF THE VACATED ALLEY ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SAID LOTS 1 AND 2, & EAST 7.70′ OF LOT 3 (CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY #0230635), within the SE1/4 of Section 2, T139N, R64W, Woodbury Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled at the February 1, 2021, City Council meeting.

 

Informational:  A Presentation was made on the Jamestown Land Use and Transportation Plan Audit – December 2020. The Representative from SRF Consulting reviewed the plan which indicates the Land Use area addresses planning and zoning plans for the future.  The original plan was approved in 2015, and was updated, based on community input.  Representation included, Mayor Heinrich, Council Member Steele, Downtown Association President, Lynn Lambrecht, Parks and Recreation, the University of Jamestown  Jamestown Tourism, the City Planning Commission, and the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation.  Improvements to the plan include the downtown Road Diet project, and the report indicates a population growth of less than one percent.  It shows improvements in downtown, and the University of Jamestown.  Relocation of the Anne Carlsen Center, and other transportation issues, in cooperation with the NDDOT.  Also included is the maintenance of current infrastructure, along with the Two Rivers Activity Center, the proposed Buffalo City Park.  The report contained several pages of areas (chapters) of  information, including improvements in the transportation plan, including trail network, plus working with the NDDOT on future highway improvements, including the I-94 exit and 17th street Southwest.  The road diet a major catalyst in  transportation, being more engaging.  Housing projects can be expanded in the downtown areas, noting the Eagle Flat project.

It recommends building on past successes downtown, and making facility improvements.

19 recommendations have been made for downtown, with six or seven completed, over the past five years. Also was the 4th Avenue viaduct future plans.

Also addressed were services in the city such as water and sewer utilities, with improvements over the past five years.  Housing planning partnerships remain to be established.

After reviewing the plan SRF obtained feedback from the Steering Committee, for needs in the future, and prioritization.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE

No items at this time.

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE

INFORMATIONAL: Police department and municipal court general update, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented, was given to the committee. Police Chief Edinger said compliance of the City Mask Mandate is going well.

INFORMATIONAL: Fire department adder truck update was given with Mayor Heinrich saying a presentation by a donor is expected in the near future.  Fire Department update, inspections, training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented were noted.

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Recommended was approval of the 2021 Jamestown Standard Specifications as prepared by the City Engineer.

  • Considered approval of the following for 2021 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 21-11:
  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.
  • The information was passed along the City Council for consideration.

 

Recommended for approval was  the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for the Civic Center Roof Removal and Replacement of NW Quarter – Area A.

Recommended for approval were plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids  for the University of Jamestown Storm Sewer Project District 21-71. 13)

Travis Dillman from Interstate Engineering said the project rerouting the storm is moving along rapidly, with the work to start this spring, with the UJ contractor JE Dunn, as he line will be located under Taylor Stadium undergoing renovations.

A Presentation was made by Interstate Engineering Inc., on the Condition and Alternatives for Lift Station Improvements – Lift Station 11. The committee heard recommendations for improvements, including constructing a new station, with I.E. recommending refurbishing the lift station, with an SRF loan over 30 years.  It’s recommended the improvements take place in the near future. Then the committee recommends the selection of Alternative No. Two for the Lift Station Improvements – Lift Station No. 11 Project District 20-31.

The committee then recommended approval of the 2020 Lift Station Improvement District 20-31 for Lift Station 20, the portion of the project which shall be specially assessed to Cavendish Farms, and for Lift Station 11 and the Main Lift, the portion of the project which shall be funded by the Sewer Utility Fund.

The committee recommends approval of the 2020 Watermain Improvement District 20-62 for the ND State Hospital Watermain, which $1,113,500 shall be specially assessed to the North Dakota State Hospital for the State’s watermain portion of the project and the remainder shall be funded by the City’s Water Utility Fund.

INFORMATIONAL: A bid opening is scheduled at 1:15 PM, February 1, 2021, for the purchase of One (1) New Single Axle Truck (Cab, Chassis & Packer Body), for the City of Jamestown Sanitation Department and the consideration to award the bid is scheduled on the 5:00 PM, February 1, 2021, City Council agenda.

 

INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer project updates were highlighted, by Interstate Engineering, with bid openings this summer for the indicated projects.  It was noted that the temporary paving markings on First Avenue are fading.  The markings are possibly going to be touched up when possible this winter.  Motorists are urged to use caution in the meantime.

 

The committee recommends  approval of the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for the 2021 Watermain Improvement Project District 21-61., in the area fo Newman Signs, and 17th Street, SW.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Garbage Collection update: It was reported the recent high winds, have caused an issue with missing garbage bins, which will be addressed for replacements.