The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinrich at 5:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

Roll Call showed the following members present: Mayor Heinrich, Council Members Kamlitz, Buchanan, Steele and Schloegel, City Attorney Ryan, and Deputy Auditor Sveum.

Jeff Lorenz of Jamestown appeared before the City Council representing Boy Scout Troup #163. The troop was present to learn about citizenship and community while working towards a merit badge.

Council Member Buchanan moved to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting, September 5, 2023, and the committee meeting September 19, 2023. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.
Council Member Steele moved to approve the following consent agenda items:
A.
Resolution to approve final approval of Renaissance Zone incentives (Project J41) by granting a five (5) year 100% property tax exemption and to recommend the State of ND grant a five (5) year 100% state income tax exemption, the property is located at 124 3rd Ave SE, 58401, and which received preliminary City Council approval on December 3, 2018.
B.
Resolution to approve participation as the authorizing unit of government to apply on behalf of Jamestown Regional Medical Center for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Program Grant in the amount of $6,834.99.
C.
Resolution to approve the quote for a security camera on the exterior of the Civic Center.
D.
Resolution to approve the request to add a door to the gym area to meet the building code at the Civic Center.
E.
Resolution to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the ad for bids for the inert landfill expansion of the existing cell.
F.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 5, to Border States Paving Inc., for construction on the 2023 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District 23-41, in the amount of $795,764.00.
G.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 8 (Inv 08387.09-8), to SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for 2023 Jamestown Planning and Zoning Technical Services, in the amount of $844.17.
H.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 106 (Inv 89585), to AE2S, LLC, for On Call engineering services (I&C Water) for a total amount of $355.00.
I.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 2 (Inv 52076), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #23-42 12th Ave SE, in the amount of $64,996.00.
J.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 5 (Inv 52074), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #23-71 Emergency Repair of 96” Storm Sewer, in the amount of $19,396.20.
K.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 6 (Inv 52073), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #24-21 Replacement of Three (3) Pedestrian Bridges, in the amount of $14,079.52.
L.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 8 (Inv 52071), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Task Order No. 21-01 – Waste Water Treatment Facility Plan and CWSRF Application, in the amount of $1,235.00.
M.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 9 (Inv 52072), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Inert Landfill Permit & Expansion, in the amount of $18,450.00.
N.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 338 (Inv 52075), in the amount of $17,968.98, to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on various city department consultations as follows:
a)
General, in the amount of $7,281.08;
b)
Streets, in the amount of $ 2,205.00;
c)
Sewer, in the amount of $1,960.00;
d)
Water, in the amount of $1,728.12;
e)
Solid Waste, in the amount of $ 4,672.28;
f)
Storm Water, in the amount of $122.50.
O.
Resolution to allow the September indebtedness in the amount of $3,953,378.25 consisting of $573,715.10 payroll and $3,379,663.15 general obligations.
Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. Consent Roll Call No. 1 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.

Several individuals have reached out to council members and the Mayor requesting more be done to save or relocate the caboose. Chamber Executive Director Bivens provided information. Council Member Schloegel moved to refer the demolition/removal of the Midland Continental Railroad caboose located at the Frontier Village back to the October Civic Center & Promotion Committee meeting. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

A public hearing was held concerning the proposed budget for City General and Special Funds for the fiscal period January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. No one appeared to object, and no written protests were received. The hearing was closed.

Ordinance No. 1572, introduced by Council Member Kamlitz, pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Roll Call No. 2 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.

Ordinance No. 1573, introduced by Council Member Buchanan, pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Roll Call No. 3 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved a resolution to approve the request from Nodak Sportmen’s Club for a gaming site authorization to conduct gaming at Spirit’s Bar and Grill for the period October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Jeff Burns, Nodak Sportmen’s Club, provided information. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

Council Member Steele moved a resolution to approve the Dakota Fence quote to replace the north and southwest railings along 3rd Ave NE in the amount of $15,200. Seconded by Council Member Buchanan. Roll Call No. 4 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.

Council Member Schloegel moved to adjourn at 5:43 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

ATTEST: APPROVED:
JAY SVEUM, Deputy Auditor/HRO DWAINE HEINRICH, Mayor