The regular November 4th 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, Phillips, Steele, Assistant City Attorney Geroux, and City Administrator Hellekson. Absent: Schloegel.
Council Member Phillips moved to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting, October 7, 2024, the special city council meeting, October 7, 2024, and the committee meetings October 22,2024, and October 24, 2024. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved to approve the following consent agenda items: A.

Resolution to approve the sale of the city’s ownership portion of the property located at 120 2nd Street S.E., Jamestown, ND, the city’s portion to be sold in equal parts to the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Tourism, and the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation in the amount of $202,500 for the City’s portion with the sale proceeds to go to the 224 City Sales Tax Fund, approve the city attorney to draft the documents, and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the documents.
B.
Resolution to approve the US Hwy52 Reconstruction – Section 4(f) Temporary Occupancy Letter and authorize the City Administrator to sign the letter.
C.
Resolution to approve the adjustments to utility rates effective January 1, 2025.
D.
Resolution to approve the Administrative Consent Agreement with the Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement.
E.
Resolution to approve the 2025 licenses and permit fees effective January 1, 2025, excluding the Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment Wastewater Discharge Permit fees.
F.
Resolution to approve the quote to purchase GPS equipment for the landfill dozer using the Minnesota State Cooperative Purchasing Venture in the amount of $73,903.45 from the Solid Waste Fund.
G.
Resolution to approve the following for 2025 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41:
a.
To create the district;
b.
To direct the preparation of a preliminary engineering report concerning the district.
H.
Resolution to approve the Change Order No. 3 for consideration to CC Steel, LLC for 96” Storm Sewer Emergency Replacement (EC23-00-067) for a net increase of $2,800.00.
I.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 1-FINAL to Junkman & Son, Inc. for demolition of the city owned building at 1100 Railroad Drive, in the amount of $140,500.00.
J.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 3, to Swanberg Construction, for construction on the McElroy Sanitary Sewer Forcemain Relocation Project #24-72, in the amount of $41,400.00.
K.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 2, to CC Steel, LLC, for construction on the 96 Storm Sewer Emergency Replacement-Project #23-71, in the amount of $2,800.00.
L.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 3, to CC Steel, LLC, for construction on the 96 Stormwater Replacement-Phase 2 Project #24-71, in the amount of $282,463.87.
M.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 4, to Ferguson Waterworks, for construction on the Water Meter Replacement Program Project #24-61, in the amount of $405,575.46.
N.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 6, to Scherbenske, Inc., for construction on the 2023 Water Main Improvements District 23-61, in the amount of $655,805.40.
O.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 6, to LD Concrete, for Construction on the 2024 Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter District 24-11, in the amount of $16,497.83.
P.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 6-FINAL, to Border States Paving Inc., for construction on the 2024 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District 24-41, in the amount of $165,986.42.
Q.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 8 (Inv 98036), to AE2S, LLC, for Water & Sewer Instrument & Control Panel Upgrades, in the amount of $8,453.50.
R.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 9 (Inv 08387.10-9), to SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for 2024 Jamestown Planning and Zoning Technical Services, in the amount of $699.29.
S.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 118 (Inv 98143), to AE2S, LLC, for On Call engineering services (I&C Water) for a total amount of $344.50.
T.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 6 (Inv 56021), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #24-72 McElroy Sanitary Forcemain Relocation, in the amount of $2,331.56.
U.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 7 (Inv 56023), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on New Inert Landfill Cell, in the amount of $9,088.46.
V.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 8 (Inv 56024), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #24-71 Phase II of 96” Storm Sewer Improvement Repair, in the amount of $10,757.30.
W.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 9 (Inv 56027), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #23-42 12th Ave SE, in the amount of $615.00.
X.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 10 (Inv 56026), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Project #24-61 Radio Read Water Meters, in the amount of $2,120.00.
Y.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 13 (Inv 56018), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services for 2023 Water Main Improvement District #23-61, in the amount of $42,399.30.
Z.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 14 (Inv 56022), to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on Project #23-71 Emergency Repair of 96” Storm Sewer at Buffalo Mall Area, in the amount of $683.20.
AA.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 16 (Inv 56019), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering services on Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Filter Press Replacement Procurement & Installation Contracts, in the amount of $19,250.00.
BB.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 26 (Inv 56020), to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on Project #23-62 North West Booster Station, in the amount of $875.00.
CC.
Resolution to approve Payment No. 352 (Inv 56025), in the amount of $13,000.00, to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on various city department consultations as follows:
a)
(General), in the amount of $2,875.00;
b)
(Streets), in the amount of $1,635.00;
c)
(Sewer), in the amount of $2,000.00;
d)
(Water), in the amount of $3,785.00;
e)
(Solid Waste), in the amount of $1,075.00;
f)
(Storm Water), in the amount of $1,630.00 .
DD.
Resolution to allow the October indebtedness in the amount of $5,961,972.84 consisting of $670,718.02 payroll and $5,291,254.82 general obligations.
Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Consent Roll Call No. 1 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Council Member Steele moved a Resolution to approve and authorize the issuance of the $5,300,000 City of Jamestown, Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2024, Series AH (Paving Dist. 24-41 and Parks Pedestrian Bridges District 24-21), to Northland Securities, Inc., for the purchase price of $5,403,401.80 at an annual net interest rate of 3.291%. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. John Lundby, Senior Vice President, Colliers Securities, provided information and congratulated the City on its Aa3 rating. Roll Call No. 2 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to approve and authorize the issuance of the $3,321,000 City of Jamestown, Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2024, to the North Dakota Public Finance Authority at an annual rate of 1.5%. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Roll Call No. 3 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Building Inspector Blackmore requested a continuance related to the dangerous building condition at 545 1st St W, Jamestown, North Dakota. The owner of the property has secured a contractor to demolish the dangerous structure and have the property cleaned up before the end of November 2024. Council Member Phillips moves to approve the continuance until the December 2, 2024, City Council meeting. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 1556 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Block 1, Lot 3 of Emter Addition, City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from T-1 (Recreation and Tourism District) to C-2 (General Commercial District). The property is located at 101 17th St SE, Jamestown, North Dakota.

Council Member Kamlitz moved to appoint James Weight to serve as a member of the Fire Code Board of Appeals to fill a three-year term to expire in November 2027. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Council Member Phillips moved to appoint Blaine Stockert to serve as a member of the Fire Code Board of Appeals to fill a three-year term to expire in November 2027. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Council Member Steele moved to appoint Pam Phillips to serve as a member of the County Zoning Board to fill an unexpired four-year term to expire in June 2026; to serve as a member of the Forestry Committee to fill an unexpired three-year term to expire in April 2025; to serve as a member of the ND Cares Steering Committee to fill an unexpired three-year term to expire in February 2025; to serve as a member of the Pension Committee to fill an unexpired one-year term to expire in March 2025; and to serve as a member of the Storm Water Committee to fill an unexpired two-year term to expire in June 2026. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Mayor Heinrich stated the Red River Valley Water Supply Project item will be moved to the December 2024 City Council meeting.

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the Cost-Share Reimbursement Agreement with the North Dakota State Water Commission for the 2025 Water Main Replacement and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Roll Call No. 4 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried

Council Member Steele moved a Resolution to approve the McElroy Sanitary Sewer Forcemain Relocation Project #24-72 be paid from the Wastewater Fund. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Roll Call No. 5 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the 2024 abatement application for a property located at 601 2nd St SW, 58401. Seconded by Council Member Steele. City Assessor Stroh provided information. Roll Call No. 6 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the quote to have a chain link fence with privacy slats and 2 gates installed at the City storage building at 1620 8th Ave SW in the amount of $16,045 from Newman Fence. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Chief Edinger provided information. Mayor Heinrich stated it shall be paid from the set-aside funds. Roll Call No. 7 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the Industrial Pretreatment Wastewater Discharge Permit fees effective immediately, as presented. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Public Works Director Michel and Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator/Lab Manager Dixon provided information. Roll Call No. 8 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried.

Council Member Kamlitz moved to adjourn at 5:46 P.M. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

ATTEST: APPROVED:
SARAH HELLEKSON DWAINE HEINRICH
City Administrator Mayor