CSi Weather….

TONIGHT…Cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain and snow after midnight in the Jamestown area. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Cloudy with chance of rain and snow in the morning, then partly sunny with slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of

precipitation 40 percent in the Jamestown area, 50 percent in the Valley City area.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds

5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds

around 5 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and

snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain possibly mixed

with snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the

afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation

20 percent.

.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.

Lows in the mid 30s.

.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs

in the mid 50s.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department was called out at 4:04-p.m, Tuesday to a fuel spill at I-94 Exit 260 westbound.

An  SUV received a hole in its fuel tank after hitting a piece of concrete on the highway.

After the leak was contained the scene was turned over to the NDDOT.

One city fire unit and four firefighters were at the scene for about 40 minutes. 15 firefighters were on standby at the fire station but were not needed to respond.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  At the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce /Ag Energy Committee luncheon on Tuesday, held at the North Dakota Farmers Union, in Jamestown those in attendance heard a presentation by Guest Speaker, Mike Keller of Archer Daniels Midland, with an update of the $350 million dollar soybean crushing and refining complex under construction at the Spiritwood Energy Park.

Keller said contractors have started demolition of the closed Cargill Malt Plant. The demolition is expected to continue through December this year, with a completion date anticipated by the 2023 harvest, with a capacity of processing 150,000 bushels per day, producing approximately 600 million pounds of refined soybean oil annually.

The Spiritwood complex is expected produce 1.8 million pounds of oil to be transported to Marathon Petroleum in Dickinson.

The facility will employ approximately 75 people.

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council held two Special Sessions on Tuesday Evening.

Council Member Steele joined by phone.

At the 4-p.m. meeting:

 

  • A PUBLIC HEARING was held concerning the special assessment list for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements (Lift Station No. 20) District #20-31. No one spoke.

 

  • Following the Public Hearing the City Council voted to approve the special assessments for Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements (Lift Station No. 20) District #20-31, in the total amount of $1,766,000.00 and assess to benefited properties within the district (Cavendish Farms).

 

  • Another PUBLIC HEARING was held: Concerning the special assessment list for the State Hospital Water Line District #20-62. No one spoke.

 

  • Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the special assessments for the State Hospital Water Line District #20-62, in the total amount of $1,217,400.00 and assess to benefited properties in the district (North Dakota State Hospital).
  • Then, approved was the Resolution pertaining to Watermain Replacement District #19-61 (approximately 5 blocks located in the NW and approximately 9 blocks located in the NE) and set up
  1. To approve the Resolution pertaining to Watermain Replacement District #20-61 (approximately 7 blocks located in the NW and approximately 5 blocks located in the NE) and set up and establish the district..

 

  • Approved the Resolution pertaining to Watermain Replacement District #21-61 (approximately 18 Blocks located in the SW and approximately 1 Block located in the SE) and set up and establish the district.

 

  • A Presentation was made by Schauer & Associates, PC, on the 2020 City of Jamestown Audit Report, from Linda Moehn, as provided to the City Council Members.

 

  • Following the presentation the City Council approved the 2020 City of Jamestown Audit Report as prepared by Schauer & Associates, PC.

 

 

  • Approve the request from the Knights of Columbus #1883 for a site authorization to conduct gaming at Don Wilhelm Inc., on September 25, 2021, retroactively.

 

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

 

At the 4:45 – p.m. meeting:

Regarding the Fred’s Den Alcohol Violation appeal.

Assistant City Attorney Abby Gerioux said the planned City Council Executive Session was not needed to be held, as attorney consultations continue in Executive Session, and has not reached a conclusion.

The Council meeting was then adjourned.

It was seen live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Pension, Civic Center & Promotion, Police & Fire, Building Planning & Zoning, and Public Works Committees met in joint session on Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.

 

PENSION COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

 

INFORMATIONAL: The Committee recommends the City Council approve changes, as amended, to the City of Jamestown Employee Leave Policy. The Committee directed staff to track use of leave by type during 2022 and provide an update to the Pension Committee.

 

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE:

No discussion items.

 

POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE:

No Business was conducted concerning reports.

 

 

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE:

 

The committee recommends introducing the first 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 Lubeck’s Addition, Lots 5, 6, 10 & 11, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-1 (Local Commercial District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The property is located at 1512 Business Loop East (Unit A & B) and 1602 Business Loop East.  A conservation easement will be maintained related to the zone change due to the proximity to the James  River.  A Special Use Permit will also be issued.

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

 

The committee recommends  approval of the Resolution pertaining to Watermain Replacement District #22-61 (approximately 16 Blocks located in the SW and SE parts of the city) and set up and establish the district. The area will have increased pipe size to increase water flow and improve fire protection.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Interstate Engineering provided information on the 2022 Watermain Improvement Project District #22-61.

 

The committee recommends approving  entering into an Engineering Agreement with Interstate Engineering, for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements.

 

INFORMATIONAL: City Engineer project updates was provided by City Engineer, Travis Dillman.  He said the new water pipe under the James River for that project has been installed, with the ends to be tied in.

INFORMATIONAL: Recycling collection update.  The city has received a recycling check from Recycle North Dakota in the amount of $3,000.

 

INFORMATIONAL: Garbage collection update. The Baler is up and running again.

 

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:

 

The committee recommends approval of 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.

 

The committee recommends approving the request from JSDC to approve the revised Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation Policies Manual.

 

The committee recommends   approving the job description developed by a city committe for the position of City Planner / GIS Coordinator at Range 67 ($5,388 – $7,767).

 

The committee recommends moved to place of the adjustments to utility rates effective in 2022, on the November City Council agenda without recommendation, along with adjustments the license and permit fees effective in 2022.

Considered the request from Knights of Columbus 1883, for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Jamestown Civic Center, on February 19, 2022.

INFORMATIONAL: The appointment applications for the Fire Code Board of Appeals will be considered at the November 1, 2021, City Council meeting.

 

The city meetings were shown live on CSi Cable 67 followed by replays.

 

The North Dakota Department of Health dashboard is updated daily by 11 am and includes cases reported through the previous day. The investigations are ongoing and information on the website is likely to change as cases are investigated. The information contained in this dashboard is the most up to date and will be different than previous news releases. This dashboard supersedes information from previous news releases or social media postings.

Check out our other dashboards: The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, NDUS Dashboard.COVID- 19 stats:

 

COVID-19 Stats

Tues. Oct. 19, 2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 7

Total Positives: 1781

Active: 42

Recovered:  1695

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 182

 

Stutsman

New Positives: 13

Total Positives: 4304

Active: 67

Recovered: 4141

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 220

 

 

Jamestown  (CVHD)  Central Valley Health District reminds residents that COVID testing is  on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room, from 11-a.m. to 1-pm

Call CVHD at 701-252-8130 to register

Valley City (CCHD)  City County Health in Valley City announces changes in their COVID-19 testing days and site location in Valley City.

Testing has moved to the REC Center at 140 4th Street Southwest.  Testing will be 12:30-2:30 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

There are opportunities for vaccinations, both for annual influenza and for the COVID vaccine. In October CCHD opens early on Tuesdays at 7-am and late on Wednesdays until 6-pm, Call 845-8518 to make an appointment)

Valley City  (CVHD) – Central Valley Health District (CVHD) will be hosting a Community Flu Shot Clinic on October 21 from 1:00 – 5:30pm at the Buffalo Mall.

Registration for an appointment is highly encouraged at CentralValleyHealthSign-Up.  If you are unable to pre-register for an appointment, don’t forget to bring your insurance or Medicare card. For more information, please call CVHD at 252-8130.

 

 

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Anne Carlsen held the Groundbreaking Ceremony at their planned new campus on October Tuesday Ocotober19th, 2021.
The groundbreaking ceremony was at located at 2200 20th Street NW, Jamestown. The event was live streamed and recorded by CSi Cable.

 

Bismarck  (CSi)  The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted almost 75,000 airline passenger boardings during the month of September 2021.  This is a 90% increase from September 2020 but is still 16% below September 2019’s pre-pandemic airline boarding counts.

September 2021 Airline Boardings at Jamestown Regional Airport were 934, compared to 385 in September  2020, and 824 in September 2019.

Year to date through September  Jamestown Airline boardings were 7721 compared to 4223 through September of 2020.

Over the last four consecutive months, North Dakota’s airports have been able to sustain passenger demand between 15% – 20% below the 2019 pre-pandemic levels. This is an encouraging sign; however, known challenges exist within the industry that have so far prevented a full recovery in passenger numbers. Airlines have cited an inability to add additional flights due to staff shortages and the industry has still not yet seen a strong recovery in business and government travel due to persisting COVID-19 concerns.

North Dakota also experiences challenges associated with travel restrictions at the Canadian border which impedes the ability for airline passenger growth to occur from the travel of Canadian citizens.  The announcement that the Canadian border will re-open to non-essential travel in early November is a step in the right direction to help encourage economic growth within the state’s tourism and travel industry.

Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, Kyle Wanner says,  “Holiday travel is right around the corner and we hope to see the aviation industry rise to the challenge and ensure an appropriate workforce is available to accommodate the needs and air service demands of the flying public. Aviation workforce shortages also create opportunities and provides encouragement for our youth to consider a career in the aviation sector.  Pilots, aircraft mechanics, and unmanned aircraft operators are just a few of the exciting career options that are projected to continue to be in high demand.“

 

Jamestown  (Chamber)   Members of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the All Vets Club.

All Vets Club is a long standing business in Jamestown that recently renovated their banquet area with a new ceiling and lighting.  They are located at 116B 1st St. E under the Eagle! For more information call 701-252-8994.

For more information, contact Emily Bivens by emailing: director@jamestownchamber.com or call the chamber at 701-252-4830.

 

Update

BUXTON, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota’s aerospace school has cancelled all flight activities after a student pilot from Chicago died in an airplane crash. The University of North Dakota plane went down about 8:30 p.m. Monday in a field near the Traill County community of Buxton, in northeastern North Dakota. The Grand Forks-based school identified the victim as 19-year-old John Hauser, a student majoring in commercial aviation. Robert Kraus, dean of the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, ordered a “safety stand down,” halting all flight activity Tuesday. University officials say counseling services are being offered to students.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s oil industry may soon have more options for disposing of radioactive waste. About 100,000 tons of radioactive oil field waste is produced in the state each year. Before a slurry well started operating near Watford City in April, but all of that waste was trucked to other states for disposal in landfills. Regulators recently permitted another well in McKenzie County and officials see potential for additional wells in the Bakken region in the future. The well recently approved by regulators still needs to get a radioactive material license from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. It’s slated to be built north of Alexander.

In world and national news

BROOKSHIRE, Texas (AP) — Authorities say no one was seriously hurt when an airplane bound for Boston ran off a runway and burned near Houston. The Federal Aviation Administration says the McDonnell Douglas MD-87 was carrying 21 people when it rolled through a fence and caught fire while trying to take off from the Houston Executive Airport in Brookshire on Tuesday morning. The FAA says everyone made it off the plane safely. The only reported injury was a passenger with back pain. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the plane was headed to Boston. The aircraft is registered to a Houston-area investment firm.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group is demanding $1 million ransom per person, although authorities are not clear on whether that includes the five children being held. That’s what a top Haitian official tells The Associated Press. The official, who wasn’t authorized to speak to the press, said the gang called a ministry leader shortly after kidnapping the missionaries on Saturday and demanded the ransom. A person in contact with Christian Aid Ministries also confirmed the ransom amount. A wave of kidnappings in Haiti has prompted a protest strike that shuttered businesses, schools and public transportation.

 

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Court documents filed in federal court say an Alabama man accused of using pepper spray and throwing a metal rod at law enforcement protecting the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection has been arrested in Alaska. The FBI took Christian Manley into custody Friday in Anchorage. During an arraignment Tuesday, a judge set a detention hearing for him for Thursday afternoon. Manley faces several charges, including assaulting or resisting officers using a dangerous weapon and civil disorder. Court documents did not list an attorney for Manley. It was not immediately clear what ties, if any, Manley has to Alaska.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers in favor of foreigners with special visas to fill high-paying jobs. Facebook also agreed in the settlement to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program. The department said Facebook “routinely refused” to recruit, consider or hire U.S. workers, a group including U.S. citizens and nationals, asylees, refugees and lawful permanent residents, for positions it had reserved for temporary visa holders.

 

MOSCOW (AP) — Facing a surge of seriously ill COVID-19 patients, the head of an intensive care unit at a Moscow hospital says the situation could easily have been avoided if more Russians were vaccinated. With only about a third of Russia’s 146 million people fully vaccinated, the country has hovered near or over 1,000 reported deaths per day for weeks. Russia’s death toll is now 225,325 — by far the highest in Europe, even though most experts agree even that figure is an undercount. Dr. Georgy Arbolishvili, head of the ICU at Hospital No. 52, says those statistics are directly linked to the lack of vaccinations.

 

(AP)  Stocks are moving higher on Wall Street in afternoon trading Tuesday as corporate earnings reporting gets into full swing. The benchmark S&P 500 was up 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.5%. Health care companies were making some of the biggest gains. Johnson & Johnson climbed 2.3% after raising its 2021 profit forecast again. Insurance company Travelers rose 2.1% after releasing results that easily beat analysts’ forecasts. The first exchange-traded fund to track Bitcoin futures rose 3.4% on its first day of trading. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 1.63%.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy report has concluded there were sweeping failures by commanders, crew members and others that fueled the July 2020 arson fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard. The report, obtained by The Associated Press, called the massive five-day blaze preventable and unacceptable. A sailor has been charged with setting the fire, but the report lists three dozen officers and sailors whose failings either directly led to the ship’s loss or contributed to it. The findings detailed widespread lapses in training, coordination, communication, fire preparedness, equipment maintenance and overall command and control.