Jamestown City Council 2014Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Public Works committee met Thursday evening at City Hall.  Council Member Gumke was not present.

Discussion was held relating to paving of 5th St NE, (gravel road behind Gussner School) from 12th Ave to 27th Ave NE to be included in next year’s paving district.

Mayor Andersen said the city needs to work out an equitable Special Assessment plan in establishing a paving district.

She said new development in the area warrants paving the street, along with storm water management issues.

The Jamestown Public School District will be included in conversations, concerning funding the project.

The committee’s consensus is to have the city research plans.

The committee considered a memo regarding proposed change order no. 2 related to a Water Pump Station Improvements project in Southwest Jamestown.

Darrell Hournbuckle from Interstate Engineering said the project relates to multiple line breaks in the area.

Jamestown water superintendent, Steve Suko said since the new Southwest Jamestown water tower went on line, 26 water main breaks have occurred.

The committee recommends replacing two pumps at a cost of $24,150.

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