USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\nApproved Recommendations from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for the following projects<\/p>\n
VC-123 at 461 12 \u00bd Street NE<\/p>\n
VC-124 at 441 12 \u00bd Street NE<\/p>\n
VC-125 at 554 Legacy Lane<\/p>\n
City Commissioners, approved a \u00a0Parade Application for VCHS Class of 2020 on May 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM on Central Avenue from Hanna Field to Main Street.\u00a0 Mayor Carlsrud voted in opposition.<\/p>\n
Approved was \u00a0a Recommendation from Visitors Committee for a Food & Beverage grant in an amount not to exceed $42,079 for Kayak & Bike Kiosk Project from Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway.<\/p>\n
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Considered was an Agreement between City and Bridgetown Builders Inc. for development of Waterfront Meadows Subdivision. \u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said the plat and ordinance have been approved.<\/p>\n
The City Commission approved the Agreement, and Martineck recommends approval. Commission Powell abstained in voting to due conflict of interest.<\/p>\n
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Approved was an Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Water, Sewer and Roadway Extension to Waterfront Meadows in an amount not to exceed $20,500.<\/p>\n
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The City Commission approved an Amendment to Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV \u2013 Preliminary Engineering for CLOMR.<\/p>\n
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Approved was a bid for cable in conduit from Resco in the amount of $11,070 for 5th Avenue NW lighting project. Electrical Superintendent Senf has recommended approval.<\/p>\n
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The City Commission voted to end 2020 Spring Flood declaration, that went into effect on March 3, 2020. City Auditor Richter said expenses amounted to $35,000, for a water pump..<\/p>\n
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The City Commission approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer\u2019s Corner Keg for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.<\/p>\n
Commissioners approved an employment contract with City Administrator appointee Gwendolyn Crawford. Commissioner Bishop questioned if the City Commission approved moving forward at a salary of $82,000.\u00a0 Commissioner Powell said the Commission originally approved moving ahead at $80,000 with negotiations.<\/p>\n
Commissioners voted in favor with a 3-2 vote with Commissioners Bishop and Erickson voting in opposition.<\/p>\n
The City Commission approved waiving an application fee for alcohol licenses, for the next six months\u00a0 for those business closed by state mandate the past few weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to slow the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n
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C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>&C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\nCity Auditor, Richter said the city is looking at reopening City Hall to the public within the next two weeks, with an eye on if the positive COVID-19 cases spike between now and then.<\/p>\n
She indicated plexiglass will keep the staff and public separated.<\/p>\n
The meeting was shown live on CSi cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n
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Dave Carlsrud<\/p><\/div>\n
Valley City\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0\u00a0 the Valley city Area Chamber of Commerce has forwarded a message from Mayor Carlsrud to Valley City Residents:<\/p>\n
Good job with your Social Distancing everyone.\u00a0 That we have been Blessed with fewer positive tests than some other places is indicative you are doing the right things.<\/p>\n
ND Smart Restart is now under way J.\u00a0 About six weeks ago we were quite afraid of COVID-19, it seemed death was almost a certainty.\u00a0 The virus is still very dangerous<\/strong>, but Social Distancing is working so now we have more freedom.\u00a0 With more freedom, more discipline will be needed to make wise choices<\/strong>. Keep up your good work.<\/p>\nIt is likely you all have had something in your lives postponed or cancelled.\u00a0 From K-12 to Higher Ed. distance learning is a new experience.\u00a0 Though there are times of disappointment, missing your friends and changes in relationships, those things are educational too.\u00a0 While this spring isn\u2019t what we all planned, the lessons we will have learned, will always<\/strong> be remembered.\u00a0 <\/strong>Embrace them.<\/p>\nCensus 2020 \u2013 BE COUNTED<\/p>\n
He said, I have no artistic abilities so I am continually amazed at the beautiful chalk art around town.\u00a0 Thank you \u201cchalk art\u201d artists J<\/p>\n
We will have another 5:30 Press Briefing Wednesday and our guest will be VCPSSuperintendent Josh Johnson.\u00a0 Please join us.<\/p>\n
Charlie Brown said, \u201cOne of the best gifts you can give people is thanking them for being part of your life\u201d.<\/p>\n
Pray<\/p>\n
Blessings and Be Safe<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (JPD)\u00a0 Jamestown Police is warning Jamestown residents of a new convicted high risk sex offender living in Jamestown.<\/p>\n
Alexander Michael Emmons resides at 1530 6th<\/sup> Avenue, SW, Buffalo Motel, Number 18, Jamestown, ND<\/p>\nHe currently has no vehicle.<\/p>\n
Emmons is a 26 year old white male, five feet ten inches tall, weighing 205 pounds, with brown eyes, an brown hair.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota risk level committee, of the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
Offense:\u00a0 Gross sexual imposition, when Emmons was 19 years old, involving a 14 year old girl, even though she repeatedly told him to stop.<\/p>\n
Disposition:\u00a0 One year, One Day, 328 days suspended, 36 days credit, 5 years supervised probation.<\/p>\n
Emmons is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.<\/p>\n
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.<\/p>\n
Printed handouts of the demographics of Emmons are available at the Jamestown Police Department.<\/p>\n
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department has\u00a0 developed guidelines for reopening facilities.<\/p>\n
Now open are:<\/strong><\/p>\nAll Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department parks, trails and open spaces. Community members are encouraged to use parks at their own risk, to practice social distancing and good hygiene.<\/p>\n
Hillcrest Golf Course<\/p>\n
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Temporarily unavailable are:<\/strong><\/p>\nWilson Arena and The Bunker.<\/p>\n
All recreation and athletic programs, including swim lessons, lap swim, youth basketball league, exercise classes, dance classes and teen programs.<\/p>\n
All JPRD facility rentals are unavailable.<\/p>\n
The Bollinger Tennis Courts will also be reopening shortly; guidelines for use will be announced soon.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (NDFU) \u00a0 \u2013 North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne made the following statement Tuesday on a letter sent to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, urging a federal investigation into national price fixing by meat packers in the cattle industry. The letter was led by N.D. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and signed by his counterparts in Colorado, Missouri, Montana, Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe appreciate Attorney General Stenehjem\u2019s lead role in calling for a Department of Justice investigation into price fixing in the beef industry. In all the years that Farmers Union has called for stronger antitrust enforcement, we have rarely seen such obvious market abuses.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cFour meat packing companies control more than 80% of beef processing in the United States. They\u2019re posting record profits, while ranchers are suffering significant market price losses. The situation definitely smells rotten, and it not only hurts ranchers, but consumers, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThis investigation is the first step in a long process toward restoring ranchers\u2019 markets. We will continue to work hard to ensure fair markets, establish truth in labeling, and expand access to local and in-state processing. Until we crack down on the packers, cattle producers in the U.S. will never earn a fair market price for what they produce.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A North Dakota Powerball player has quickly claimed a $1 million prize. The winner from New Town matched five white balls for $1 million in last Wednesday\u2019s drawing. The winner won with a quick pick ticket. The winner chose to remain anonymous and had no immediate plans for the prize winnings. Jason\u2019s Super Foods in New Town will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning Powerball ticket.<\/p>\n
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 An analysis by legislative lawyers suggests Gov. Doug Burgum may have overstepped his authority by imposing regulatory restrictions on business allowed to reopen amid the coronavirus outbreak. The memo released Tuesday afternoon by the nonpartisan Legislative Council raises the question of whether health officials and occupational licensing boards should have placed the restrictions, and not the governor. Burgum said in a statement that \u201cevery action taken by our administration has been squarely focused on saving the lives and livelihoods of North Dakota citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n
In world and national news…<\/p>\n
PHOENIX (AP) \u2014 President Donald Trump is making himself Exhibit A in his determination to move past the coronavirus crisis, even as COVID-19 continues to spread. He’s in Arizona, taking a tour of a face mask factory in his first trip out of Washington in more than a month. Trump told reporters that he would be willing to wear a mask during the visit \u201cif it\u2019s a mask environment.” He also says \u201cthe people of our country should think of themselves as warriors” as the country begins to reopen. The trip comes as an Associated Press analysis Tuesday found infection rates rising even as states start to lift their lockdowns.<\/p>\n
An Associated Press analysis shows that some of the least-populated states with relatively few coronavirus cases received an out-sized proportion of the $150 billion in federal money that was designed to address virus-related expenses. When measured against the number of positive coronavirus tests, the gaps are extreme. The small states’ haul included more than $2 million per positive test in Hawaii, Wyoming and Montana, and nearly $3.4 million per test in Alaska. By comparison, New York, by far the hardest-hit state, received about $24,000 per positive coronavirus test. States are now lobbying Congress for another round of help.<\/p>\n
WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is moving forward on the next coronavirus aid measure. It’s a sweeping $800 billion-plus package that is expected to be unveiled soon. Democrats say key to any plan to reopen the economy is robust testing for the virus. They are also expected to propose another round of direct cash aid for anxious Americans, funds for states to prevent layoffs and more money to shore up businesses in the stay-home economy. Pelosi is pushing the package even as the House stays closed, due to the health risks of returning to Washington, while the Senate reopens in the pandemic. Republicans are resisting new outlays as President Donald Trump encourages states to reopen and Americans to return to work.<\/p>\n
(AP) A group of U.S. senators is seeking an investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 oversight of homes for aging veterans amid a spate of coronavirus deaths at the state-run homes. The senators on Tuesday asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the VA and states’ roles in ensuring veterans get proper care at the homes. They also want to know whether the agency or states have a system to \u201ccapture real time spikes in mortality rates.” Their request comes as outrage builds over the death of more than 70 veterans sickened by the coronavirus at a home in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n
(AP)\u00a0 U.S. meat supplies are dwindling due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns. As a result, some stores like Costco and restaurants like Wendy’s are limiting sales. U.S. beef and pork processing capacity is down 40% from last year. On Monday night, nearly 20% of U.S. Wendy’s didn’t have beef available on their online menus, according to an analysis by Stephens, an investment bank. Wendy’s confirms it’s seeing temporary shortages. Meat production plants are gradually reopening. In the meantime, some alternative meat companies like Impossible Foods are hoping to fill the void. Impossible says its soy-based burger will go on sale at 1,700 Kroger stores this week.<\/p>\n
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(AP)\u00a0 Stocks Tuesday closed higher on Wall Street but gave up about half of their early gains in a late-afternoon bout of selling. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% Tuesday after being up 2% earlier. Overseas markets also rose as more countries relaxed restrictions on businesses and stay-at-home orders, raising hopes for a recovery from the historic plunge sweeping the global economy. Crude oil closed sharply higher, continuing its mini-rally after falling to record lows late last month. Lockdowns and travel restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus have caused demand for energy to crash and led to widespread job losses.<\/p>\n
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An Associated Press analysis finds that taking the New York metropolitan area\u2019s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation shows the rest of the U.S. moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns. Scientists warn those numbers will only increase as states from Texas to Florida start to ease their own lockdowns. Meanwhile, Britain\u2019s official coronavirus death total surpassed that of Italy to become the highest in Europe and second-highest in the world behind the United States.<\/p>\n
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WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 A government scientist says he was ousted from his job after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to \u201cflood\u201d coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug, despite little scientific evidence it helped. Rick Bright filed a complaint Tuesday with the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency responsible for whistleblower complaints. He\u2019s the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. Bright alleges he was removed from his job and reassigned to a lesser role because he resisted political pressure to allow widespread use of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug favored by Trump.<\/p>\n
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(AP)\u00a0 A leading epidemiologist whose work heavily influenced Britain\u2019s lockdown measures has resigned from his position as a government adviser after a newspaper revealed he broke social distancing rules. Professor Neil Ferguson says he \u201cmade an error of judgment\u201d and regrets \u201cany undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing.” His statement came after the Telegraph reported he had allowed his married lover to visit him at home during the lockdown.<\/p>\n
WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 The U.S. trade deficit rose in March as the coronavirus outbreak battered America\u2019s trade with the world. The gap between what the United States sells and what it buys abroad rose 11.6% in March to $44.4 billion from $39.8 billion in February. U.S. exports fell 9.6% to $187.7 billion, and imports fell 6.2% to $232.2 billion. Total trade \u2014 exports plus imports \u2014 came in at $419.9 billion in March, down 7.8% from February and 11.4% from March 2019. The politically sensitive deficit in the trade of goods with China fell 21.3% to $15.5 billion in March as exports rose slightly and imports fell. The coronavirus and the lockdowns and travel restrictions meant to contain it have hammered the world economy and paralyzed global trade.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman COVID-19 Response meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30-p.m<\/p>\n