Jamestown City Council 2014Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.

Mayor Andersen was not present, Council President Gumke presided over the meeting.

Consent Agenda items discussed separately…

Item “E” was discussed separately a Resolution to approve the request from JSDC for $20,000 from the Economic Development Fund for roof repair on the Economic Development Center building, with the City Share to be $18,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. An update on the project was updated by JSDC CEO, Connie Ova. The item was tabled until contractors are heard from on the project, and bids are received on changes in the project.

Item “H” be discussed separately a Resolution to authorize using an estimated $350,000 from the City Sales Tax Fund, on behalf of the Stutsman County Water Board and the four adjacent townships, to be used for funding a Storm Water Drainage Study for the area surrounding the City of Jamestown with the scope of the study to be drafted by the City Engineer. The JSDC Executive Committee has not acted on the item, and the City Council tabled the item until after the JSDC meets on Monday September 8, 2014.

Item “L” was discussed separately a Resolution to authorize an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Technical Services Contract with SRF Consulting to provide for additional funding of approximately $25,000 for services to be provided by the firm for the remainder of the year.  After discussion of the item and an explanation at the request of Council Member Kourajian, the City Council voted to approve the authorization and amendment.

 

Regular Agenda

Resolutions

The City Council discussed establishing the definition for affordable housing in the city for 2 bedroom apartment rental and utilities, to be equal to 80% of the median household income based on the 2010 census times 30% divided by 12, including dollar amounts.

The definition is needed under the Flex Pace Afforedable Housing multi-family houseing projects within the city.

Council Member Buchanan said he has heard comments from the community that the figures should be readjusted. Council Member Brubakken said he has reservations about the amounts. City Engineer, Reed Schwartzkopf said the numbers are meant to be a threshold. JSDC CEO Connie Ova said the definition applies only to multiple housing units. City Administrator Fuchs pointed out that the program is NOT a housing subsidy.  The City Council voted 2-2 and did not pass the definition. Council Members Kourajian and Buchanan voted in opposition.

 

The City Council approved Change Order No. 2, to RTS Shearing, LLC, for Paving, Water & Sewer District #13-42, 13-63 & 13-33, (3rd St NE Improvements–25th to 27th Ave), for an increase in the contract price of $1,283.49.

The City Council approved Payment No. 5 & Final, to RTS Shearing, LLC, for Paving, Water & Sewer District #13-42, 13-63 & 13-33, (3rd St NE Improvements–25th to 27th Ave), in the amount of $4,630.37.

Ordinances:

A FIRST READING: of an ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.

A FIRST READING: An ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.

At this point the numbers can only be reduced, and not increased.

Mayor Andersen has said yet to come before the Council are budget requests from the Public Works Department, a police department personnel addition budget request, and tourism and JSDC requests.

She said the final readings will come before the October 6, 2014 City Council meeting.

 

Hearing From The Audience  Charlie Kouajian spoke as a representative of the group looking to establishing a Jamestown bus stop shelter, for Jefferson Bus Lines. He asked the City Council to request the JSDC to provide up to $15,000 in public funds for construction plus adding electricity and internet service to the bus stop. He said he would not vote on the issue as a City Council member. Council Member Gumke said Jefferson Bus Lines should provide dollars in to a bus station project. Council Member Buchanan said the lack of a bus shelter in Jamestown, makes the community “look backward.” He also suggested using Jamestown Regional Airport as a bus depot location.The City Council will move the issued to this month’s committee meeting.

No Appointments were made

Mayor and Council reports….none were given

Other Business:

Approved the requests from Corner Bar to conduct street dances at 2nd Street SW/100 Block(East ½), on September 5, 2014, from 4PM to 2AM; and on September 20, 2014, from 2PM to 2AM.

Approve the request from Cork & Barrel to conduct a street dance at 4th Street SW/200 Block(East ½), on September 12, 2014, from 5:30 PM to 12AM.

The City Council approved a payment to Swanberg Construction in the amount of $220,780 for pump station improvements.

The Council Members also accepted a affidavit of a lost check and authorized the issuance of a duplicate check in the amount of $95.74.

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