cityhall448Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

Consent Agenda items discussed separately:

Item “M” a Resolution to approve the basic one (1) color blue scheme with one (1) logo for the painting completion on the new Southwest Water Tower. This option would cost $25,000, with the logo facing the interstate. (see proposed designs and the public survey on line E-Mailed to City Council members)  MORE DESIGN & SURVEY INFO…

At Monday’s meeting, Mayor Andersen said public sentiment seems to be spending the least amount of dollars, and suggested a solid color (blue) with no logo. She said a logo could be added later. Interstate Engineering’s Travis Dillman said there could be some additional costs to add the logo later.

Council Member Buchanan said public comment to him was the same, to be economical. He suggested silver or white, to stand out better.

A motion was made to approve a change order to the basic bid, with the white tower with black letters. The amended motion was then to be white with no lettering, and further amended to be “a solid color.”

Mayor Andersen said she prefers a solid color with no lettering.

Richard Klose of Jamestown re-explained the choice of a Hot Air Balloon design and cost of that type of paint scheme, at other locations.

City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said the paint should include a tint to not show discoloring.

The City Council voted unanimously to approve a solid color with no lettering.

A one color paint job is included in the base bid and will result in a savings of approximately $25,000 with the change order.

Mayor Andersen further talked about the topic and the council’s decision on City Matters on CSi Cable 10.

On a separate note, the Jamestown Public School Board, Monday evening voted to allow the city to use the Jamestown Blue Jays logo as one possible design on the southwest Jamestown water tower.

On The Regular Agenda

Resolutions:

The Council tabled the request of Sellin Brothers claims relating to Otter Tail Power Co lines and CenturyLink Lines relative to the Sanitary Sewer Lift Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Mains Project.

Also tabled was the request of Norm Aldinger for the City to direct Otter Tail Power Company to remove the structure at 113 12th Avenue NE based on language in the city franchise ordinance.

Committee Reports:

Awarded the bid for the sale of an impounded/abandoned vehicle a 1996 Dodge Ram to Larry Hanson in the amount of $1,400.

 

Ordinances:

First Reading of Ordinances included, allowing for the issuance of a caterers license to dispense alcoholic beverages in non-public buildings.

To amend and re-enact Section 2-19.1 of the City Code pertaining to administration.

To amend the District Map to change the zoning of Lot 8, Block 3, Buchholtz Fourth Addition, from R-1 (One-Family Residential District) to P-O-C (Public, Open Development & Conservation District).

To amend and re-enact an Ordinance with the District Map to change the zoning of Plat C in the SW1/4 of Section 36, Twp. 140N, R64W, in the City of Jamestown, from R-1 (One-Family Residential District) to P-O-C (Public, Open Development & Conservation District). Moved by Council Member

To amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of a four (4) acre tract of land in the NE ¼ of the SW1/4 of Section 2, Twp. 139N, R64W, from A-G (Agricultural District) to C- 1 (Local Commercial District).

An ordinance to annex of a tract located in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 2, Township 139N, Range 64 W, containing 3.99 acres, more or less.

 

A Public Hearing was held concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 10-14, Tahran’s Addition, from R-1 (One-Family Residential District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).

Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the

Second Reading

Hearing from the Audience: No one spoke.

Appointments

Appointed Neil L (Tex) Weatherly (member at large) and Lindsey Novak (NDSU member) to serve on the Shade Tree Committee for three (3) year terms to expire April 2017.

Appointed Roger J. Parsons to serve as a member on the James River Valley Library System Board for a three (3) year term to expire March 2017.

Appointed John Gletne (City employee) and Ramone Gumke (City Council) to serve as representatives on the Pension Committee for a one (1) year term to expire March 2015.

Mayor and Council Member Reports: Council Member Buchanan questioned if any action has been taken concerning the Noise Ordinance.

City Attorney Dalsted said the Ordinance is being reviewed for possible further discussion concerning enforcement.

Council Member Kourajian questioned the progress on city wide recycling.

City Engineer Schwartzkopf said the city and recyclers are holding some preliminary talks.

Other Business:

Approved recognizing the Curtis Diede Benefit as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a Charity Local Permit with the event to take place March 27, 2014, at the Quality Inn & Suites (Banquet Rooms).

Approved the requests for street closings and/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for the St. Patrick’s Day Run, on March 15, 2014, for the following: Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Buffalo City Rotisserie Grill; Corner Bar; Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk’s location); Frontier Fort & Grill; Knights of Columbus; Los Molcajetes (moh-koh-Hay-tays) Mexican Restaurant, Office Bar & Lounge; Shady’s; Vets Club; and Wonder Bar Sports Bar. Boundary changes may occur pending city staff concerns.

Granted the application for a temporary taxicab license to Jerry Iverson Construction on March 15, 2014, for the “Running of the Green” to raise funds for Relay for Life and Camp Grassik.

The city Council granted the request from the JSDC for Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $1,935,000.00, to cover the cost of purchasing a 320 acre parcel of real estate in Spiritwood Township from David Klose, with the City Share to be 90-percent and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

The JSDC’s, executive committee approved purchasing 320 acres of land in Spiritwood Township next to the Spiritwood Energy Park Association property.

The land costs $6,000 per acre about $2 million for the parcel.

The JSDC Board of Directors approved the purchase on February 3rd

The City Council voted unanimously to grant the request.

The Stutsman County Commission, will vote on changes to the request, concerning annexation issues and JSDC retaining ownership of the land.

The  City Council authorized advertising for bids for Improvements to Water Distribution Pumping Facilities for the GRE process water supply at the Spiritwood Energy Park.

Approved a Resolution of Finding of Necessity with Respect to Urban Renewal.

Approved a Resolution Adopting General Development Plan for the City of Jamestown.

Addendum…

ORDINANCES:

The City Council discussed the First Reading of an ordinance regarding temporary housing, also known as “Crew Camps.” Regulation and enforcement is under the First Reading, with the Ordinance being draft by the City Attorney’s office.

OTHER BUSINESS:

The City Council approved Resolutions to authorize the submission of grant applications for Section 5311 and State Aid to Public Transit funding on behalf of Jamestown Taxi Service and committing the local share of funds necessary.

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