Jamestown ND – Finance & Legal Committee – Present: Kamlitz, Schloegel, Steele, Geroux, Hellekson, Blackmore, Edinger, Dalugama, Fosse, Laber, Michel, Reuther, Stroh, and Sveum. Absent: Heinrich and Buchanan.
Vice-President Steele convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from Jamestown/Stutsman County Development (JSDC) to de-obligate $70,780 designated in 2022 for New Jobs Training Funds for Shocker Hitch back to the city and county in their respective amounts as they were not used. The city portion is $56,624 (80%) while the county portion is $14,156 (20%). Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the monthly premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Insurance Plan for the health insurance fiscal year September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 with employees able to choose between the two plans offered as follows:
BCBS – $500 Deductible
CITY EMPLOYEE TOTAL
SHARE SHARE PREMIUM
Single $908.80 $ -0- $ 908.80
Single Plus Dependent $1,191.08 $397.02 $1,588.10
Family $1,473.50 $865.40 $2,338.90
BCBS – $5000 Deductible
CITY EMPLOYEE TOTAL
SHARE SHARE PREMIUM
Single $781.70 $ -0- $ 781.70
Single Plus Dependent $1,023.38 $341.12 $1,364.50
Family $1,265.42 $743.18 $2,008.60
Seconded by Schloegel. Natasha Harr, Employee Benefits Advisor from Bell Insurance, provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the monthly premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Insurance Plan for the dental insurance fiscal year September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 as follows:
BCBS – $50 Deductible
CITY EMPLOYEE TOTAL
SHARE SHARE PREMIUM
Single $30.60 $ 10.20 $ 40.80
Family $30.60 $ 71.40 $102.00
Seconded by Kamlitz. Natasha Harr, Employee Benefits Advisor from Bell Insurance, provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting July 1, 2024, to consider vision insurance coverage for the insurance fiscal year September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 noting the City Share would be $6.35 of the $12.70 per participant per month premium. Seconded by Schloegel. Natasha Harr, Employee Benefits Advisor from Bell Insurance, provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement with the NDDOT on Jamestown US 281 (37th Street to Interstate 94 Interchange) Project No. NHU-2-281(049)066 PCN 23744, NDDOT Contract # 38240396, and authorizing the City Auditor, City Attorney and Mayor to sign the agreement and the NDDOT authorization. Seconded by Schloegel. Public Works Director Michel provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Schloegel moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting July 1, 2024, to approve the request from Corey Bohl to lease city-owned property north of Louis L’Amour school for the purpose of haying, establish a fee and term, and direct the city attorney to draft a lease agreement. Seconded by Kamlitz. Assistant City Attorney Geroux provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the 25-year renewal of the ND Army National Guard lease of the Jamestown Civic Center and direct the city attorney to work with the State to draft an agreement. Seconded by Schloegel. Civic Center Director Fosse provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the four-year renewal of the Jamestown Tourism Enterprise Agreement for restaurant/lodging and occupancy tax and direct the city attorney to draft the agreement. Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the five-year renewal of the State of ND Lease of Farmlands for the City of Jamestown water tower and direct the city attorney to work with the State to draft the agreement. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the one-year renewal of the James River Correctional Center / ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Reintegration Volunteer Project Agreement and direct the city attorney to draft the agreement. Seconded by Schloegel. Assistant City Attorney Geroux provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting on July 1, 2024, the request from Romsdal Properties LLC for a property tax incentive under N.D.C.C. Sec. 40-57.1 for a period of five (5) years for the development of a commercial building and to direct the city attorney work with Mr. Romsdal to prepare the documents. Seconded by Schloegel. Mr. Jeff Romsdal and Assistant City Attorney Geroux provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing will be held on July 1, 2024, to consider the application of Romsdal Properties, LLC for tax relief on the project which the applicant will use in the operation of retail, service and parts for farm, construction and lawn care machinery as well as equipment rental, at 1700 20th St SW, Jamestown, ND 58401, Jamestown Southwest 2nd Addition, Block 1, Lot 2.

INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1580, introduced by Council Member Kamlitz, to repeal Chapter 7 of the City of Jamestown Municipal Code, relating to Auctioneers.
INFORMATIONAL: The appointment applications for the James River Valley Library System Board Committee will be considered at the July 1, 2024, City Council meeting.
Vice President Steele adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m.

BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Chair Kamlitz convened the meeting at 4:46 p.m.
Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the Major Subdivision, Final Plat of North Dakota Game & Fish Subdivision, Within North Half of Section 24, T140N, R64W, Midway Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The property is located at 3320 East Lakeside Road, Jamestown, North Dakota. Seconded by Schloegel. Building Inspector Blackmore provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Chair Kamlitz adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m.

CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Chair Schloegel convened the meeting at 4:48 p.m. Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the quote from Tricorne Audio, Inc. for the Civic Center sound system replacement in the amount of $98,300 to be paid from Civic Center City Sales Tax funds. Seconded by Steele. Civic Center Director Fosse provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the quotes for wall-mounted east end bleachers, (22) athletic lockers, arena hand railings, and court-side athletic chairs in the amount of $125,378 needed for hosting the upcoming State Basketball Tournament. Seconded by Steele. Civic Center Director Fosse provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Kamlitz moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting July 1, 2024, to approve the quote from Roughrider Signs & Designs in the amount of $111,255 for the outdoor marquee located on the north side of the Civic Center. Seconded by Steele. Civic Center Director Fosse provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Chair Schloegel adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Sarah Hellekson, City Administrator