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CSi Weather…

TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds

around 5 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Rural Fire Department was called to a grain dryer fire 10 miles southeast of Valley City on Monday, about 8:37am, on a call for service.

Fire crews assisted with removal of smoldering corn in the dyer as the owners had the fire under control when the fire units arrived. They assisted with putting out the smoldering corn.

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said there was minimal damage and no injuries reported in the call for service.

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:

OVID-19 Stats

Mon. Nov. 1, 2021

10:30 -a.m.

Barnes

New Positives: 2

Total Positives: 1886

Active: 55

Recovered: 1795

Breakthrough Incidents Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 234

Stutsman

New Positives: o

Total Positives: 4450

Active: 68

Recovered: 4291

Breakthrough Incidence Per 10K Fully Vaccinated Individuals: 252

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 (VCPS) Valley City Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson has updated the two week mask requirement in grades K-6 in Valley City.

The news release states:

“At the beginning of last week, we were reporting a relatively quick rise in the number of active COVID-19 cases in our school district. On Wednesday, October 27th, we implemented a two-week mask requirement in both elementary schools as a strategy of decreasing further spread of COVID-19 in our classrooms. This requirement is set to expire at the end of the day on Wednesday, November 10th. Please know a review and evaluation of our plan will be completed on or before November 10th by our school district and an update will be shared via email with all parents.

Johnson said following a peak of 25 active cases in our school district last week, the number of active cases has declined over the past four days, and we are currently down to 14 active cases. The trending of our COVID-19 positive cases downward would follow similar patterns that are being reported at both the county and state levels. Of course, we will continue to closely monitor cases in our school district and will remain prepared to implement mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Below, is a brief highlight of school district dashboard for COVID-19:

Active Positive Cases (Avg. in Past Two Weeks) – Averaging 17 active positive cases (less than 1.5% of students/staff)
Location – (Super)Majority of cases have been with K-6 students
Hospitalization rate – 0 individuals
Contact Tracing – Currently 10 individuals self-quarantined due to being a close contact
Student Absences (due to illness) Past Two Weeks – Avg. of 36 k-12 students absent daily due to illness

Valley City Public Schools will continue to provide our staff and parents with bi-monthly updates regarding COVID-19. Additional information regarding City-County Health vaccination clinics for students ages 5-11 will be forthcoming and shared with our parents via email and the Friday flier. If you have any other specific vaccination, testing, or related questions on COVID-19, I encourage you to contact to contact City-County Health at 701.845.8518.”

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools

(701) 845-0483

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Mayor Dwaine Heinrich says the new roofing installation is finished at City Hall.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said the cedar shake shingles, original to the building has been replaced by a stone and steel covering, expected to last around 75 years under normal conditions. The cost of the project, with funds from the city’s Buildings Site budget was $148,000.

The Mayor Added that the new water line has been installed under the James River, with no problems encountered with the boring, with the connections to be completed when parts arrive.

Mayor Heinrich said when the North Dakota Legislature meets in Special Session on Monday November 8, under consideration will be allocating $1-Billion Dollars in federal allocations. Once allocated Jamestown will request a grant from the State Water Commission, for water and sewer improvements, at about $75-millon.

Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.

PUBLIC HEARING:
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 take no official action on items discussed at the hearing, with the exception of referral to staff or Committee.)

BIDS:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Discussed Separately…

To provide more time to discuss controversial or disputed issues, the Council will consider the items on the consent agenda together at the beginning of the public meeting. These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. If a member of the City Council or public requests to be heard on one of these items, the Council will remove the item from the consent agenda and consider that item individually.

Council Member Buchanan asked that Item A. be discussed, a Resolution to approve changes, as amended, to the City of Jamestown Employee Leave Policy and to track use of leave by type during 2022 and provide an update to the Pension Committee. He said he is a member of the Pension Committee, having met several times. Human Resource Director, and Deputy Auditor, Jay Sveum provided an overview of the items and amendments . The policies are similar to those of Stutsman County. Following the presentation, the City Council approved amended changes to the policy.

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:
The City Council approved a Resolution to approve the adjustments to both license and permit fees effective January 1, 2022. Mayor Heinrich said no changes were recommended in the water utility rates.

With waste water the five percent increase was left intact.

Commercial Garbage rate and landfill had no changes.

No changes in the tipping fees at the landfill, including the inert landfill.

A five percent increase in the 95 gallon residential cart. The residential walk up service was put at 10 dollars per month, down from 20 dollars. Late payment fees are reduced to zero.

Approved was a Resolution to approve the adjustments to utility rates effective January 1, 2022.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ORDINANCES:
Approved was 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 Special Use Permit is also recommended. It’s the former Don’s Greenhouse location.

APPOINTMENTS:
Appointed were Pat Stockart and Jim Weight to serve as members of the Fire Code Board of Appeals for three year terms to expire November 2024.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:

Council Member Steele said he participated in the Main Street Govenor’s Summit. He offered items discussed there and how they may benefit the City of Jamestown, including phasing out Special Assessments, and increase fees in lieu of the Special Assessments.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Considered was the request from Jamestown Drag Racing Association for a Letter of Support.

The JDRA is looking to build a drag strip west of Jamestown, and explore grant activities, and fundraising.

The City Council voted to support the JDRA.

Considered entering into a lease agreement with S & R Truck Plaza, LLC, and direct the City Attorney to negotiate a lease with Vining Oil, in obligation to their agreement in conjunction with Marathon Oil locating at S & R Truck Plaza. The City Attorney will act on behalf of the city in the negotiations. After discussion the City Council voted 4 to 1 to approve with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition, saying he has “misgivings,” on entering into the lease agreement, without City Council prior approving the lease.

The Council approved entering into an agreement with CPS, Ltd., to provide the 2021 Annual Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Report and additional consultation regarding the City’s Ground Watering Monitoring Plan.

The City Council approved and authorized the issuance and sale of $1,991,000 Water Treatment Assessment Warrant, Series 2021C (City Project 21-61) groundwater Monitoring Plan and additional consultation regarding the City’s Groundwater monitoring plan.

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

Jamestown (City) On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, there will be a temporary road closure on 7th Ave SE, from 4th St SE to 5th St SE. This will take place at approximately 9:00 am until approximately 12:00 pm or until finished, with tree work to be performed in that area.
Detour signs will be put in place.
Motorists should use extreme caution in this area and take alternate routes during this time, if possible.

Valley City (11-1-21) Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud has his latest message to Valley City Residents on Monday this week.

“Greetings Folks,

Hasn’t it been a beautiful fall? With the early winter type weather we have had in recent years, this is enjoyable. The air is clear and fresh, try to get out and enjoy.

Our dog Mindy’s license expired the other day so we renewed it at the VCPD. With so many dogs utilizing the dog park, licensing is a safety factor for all as current vaccinations are required. So, please license your pet(s).

Next Sunday morning, November 7^th, Daylight Savings Time ends for this year. We’ll have a bit more light in the morning, but it will be rather dark shortly after 5:00 in the afternoon.

That Sue, our dog and I walk often, we want to say “thank you” as more and more drivers are being respectful of pedestrian right-of-way at crosswalks. You are appreciated.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY illuminates the significance of supporting “small businesses” independently owned by people like your friends and you. Small Business Saturday, November 27^th, is a day dedicated to supporting a wide range of local businesses helping create jobs, boost the economy and keep communities thriving. When local businesses flourish, the community flourishes. Small businesses often have “homey”, friendly atmospheres lending to caring service. If they don’t have exactly what you want, they will help get it for you or you may buy a GIFT CARD!

There is a Pedestrian Crosswalk on West Main by the Rosebud Center. Please stop when crossing lights are flashing as pedestrians have right–of-way. Let’s be respectful of one another and be safe.

Thank you to contributors again this week.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

(Benjamin Franklin)

Blessings, Respect Others, Be Kind and Pray,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce reminds the community that the 2021 Ladies Day is a two day event Friday November 5, and Saturday November 6, 2021.

The community (Men TOO) is welcome to shop Downtown Valley City those two days and get in on specials, giveaways, craft projects and much more.

Businesses interested in submitting Ladies Day Specials can E-Mail the Chamber at chamber@valleycitychamber.com or call 701=845-1891.

The Chamber wants to include participating businesses in their advertising for this kick-off to Christmas in the Valley, 2021.

Jamestown (CSi) Construction starts on a building, along Highway 281 South and 25th Street, SW in Jamestown, for the new location of Taco John’s in Jamestown.

Previously ….

Jamestown (CSi) A building that most recently housed a Chinese restaurant and other businesses over the years was leveled by construction workers on Monday, along Highway 281 South and 25th Street.

A new building to contain another restaurant currently located in another part of Jamestown, Taco John’s, that will move and locate there.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal airplane crash investigators have found no mechanical problems with the plane in a crash that killed a student at the University of North Dakota’s aerospace school last month. John Hauser was a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in commercial aviation. A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board found that he turned around the Piper airplane he was piloting late on Oct. 18 shortly before it crashed. The report found that the plane then made a “rapid descent” before hitting the ground. Hauser, who was from Chicago, was pronounced dead at the scene.

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say Williams County deputies and the North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to a report of a shooting at a residence near Williston. The caller reported an individual breaking into the residence was shot shortly before 7 a.m. Monday. Authorities arrived and found that the individual suspected of breaking in to the home had died at the scene. According to a statement from Sheriff Verlan Kvande, there is no current danger to the public. No further information was provided.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is beginning a pilot study to examine the possibility of longer trucks on state roads. Last spring, state lawmakers considered legislation dealing with “road trains” or extra long semi trailers meant to save on fuel costs and other expenses associated with moving goods. But, the idea raised some safety concerns, so legislators decided to pass a bill to study the matter. The department is accepting applications from the transportation industry through the end of November to gather input on possible trucking routes and configurations. Among the ideas considered will be allowing cargo trailers up to 130 feet in length. The existing limit is 100 feet.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A declining number of employees at the State Crime Lab in Bismarck has limited what evidence can be processed for law enforcement agencies. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says eight of 23 lab employees have left in the last two years, including five in 2021, because they’ve been offered higher salaries elsewhere, including one employee who left for a position in Georgia where the salary was $30,000 more. The lab has eliminated its firearms and latent fingerprint divisions due to the staffing level. Stenehjem says South Dakota was doing firearms analyses for the lab, but is now overwhelmed and unable to help anymore.

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse has begun with the challenging task of seating jurors who haven’t already made up their minds about the man who shot three people, killing two, during a violent night of protests last summer. Rittenhouse was 17 when he traveled from his home in Illinois, just across the Wisconsin border, during protests that broke out in August 2020 after a police officer shot Jacob Blake, a Black man. Rittenhouse faces life in prison if he’s convicted on one of the homicide counts against him. Judge Bruce Schroeder told attorneys he thinks picking the 20-member jury pool can be accomplished in a day. The trial that begins Monday is expected to last two to three weeks.

In world and national news…

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — President Joe Biden is taking a markedly more humble tone for a U.S. leader on climate change. Biden acknowledged to a U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday that the United States and other energy-gulping developed nations bear much of the blame for climate change. Biden says developed nations bear “overwhelming obligations” to poorer nations now struggling with climate damage. Biden has told world leaders at the summit that the actions they take this decade on global warming will be decisive in sparing future generations from suffering.

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — World leaders are turning up the heat and resorting to end-of-the-world rhetoric in an attempt to bring new urgency to sputtering international climate negotiations. The metaphors were dramatic and mixed at the start of the talks known as COP26 on Monday. For British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, global warming was “a doomsday device” strapped to humanity. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said people are “digging our own graves.” They spoke at the opening of the world leaders’ summit portion of the U.N. climate conference. The conference is aimed at getting governments to commit to curbing carbon emissions fast enough to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the Supreme Court have signaled they would allow abortion providers to pursue a court challenge to a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the nation’s second-largest state after six weeks of pregnancy. But it was unclear Monday how quickly the court would rule and whether it would issue an order blocking the law that has been in effect for two months, or require providers to ask a lower court put the law on hold. Two conservative justices, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, voted in September to allow the law to take effect, but they raised questions Monday about its novel structure. The law was written to make it difficult to mount legal challenges and subjects clinics, doctors and anyone who facilitates an abortion to large financial penalties.

NEW YORK (AP) — About 9,000 New York City municipal workers were put on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that took effect Monday and thousands of city firefighters have called out sick in an apparent protest over the requirement. Mayor Bill de Blasio said about 9 in 10 city workers covered by the mandate have gotten vaccinated and there have been no disruptions to city services as a result of staffing shortages. New York has more than 300,000 city employees. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said firehouses remained open but 18 of the department’s 350 units were out of service and “many units are understaffed.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses. Exemption decisions will be made by unit commanders around the world, on what the Pentagon says will be a “case-by-case” basis. That raises a vexing issue for military leaders who are pushing a vaccine mandate seen as critical to maintaining a healthy force, but want to avoid a haphazard approach with those who refuse.