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CSi Weather….<\/p>\nCSi Weather….<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the evening. Areas of fog through the night. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows around 20. South winds around<\/p>\n
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.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds<\/p>\n
5 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing.<\/p>\n
Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.<\/p>\n
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ND COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n
Thurs. Nov 19,\u00a0 2020<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
Barnes County:<\/p>\n
New Positives\u00a0\u00a0 70<\/p>\n
Total Positives\u00a0 841<\/p>\n
Active Cases 215<\/p>\n
Recovered\u00a0 621<\/p>\n
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Stutsman<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 new death<\/strong><\/p>\n Woman in her 70s<\/strong><\/p>\n TOTAL DEATHS 35<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 35<\/p>\n Active Cases 541<\/p>\n Recovered 1676<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results\u00a0<\/strong> 10,325\u00a0\u2013 Total Tests from Yesterday*<\/p>\n 1,043,959\u00a0\u2013 Total tests completed since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n 1,386\u00a0\u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 68,612\u00a0\u2013 Total positive individuals since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n 14.59% \u2013\u00a0Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10,131 \u2013\u00a0Total Active Cases<\/p>\n +154\u00a0Individuals from Yesterday<\/p>\n 1,218\u00a0\u2013 Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (803 with a recovery\u00a0date\u00a0of yesterday****)<\/p>\n 57,686\u00a0\u2013 Total recovered since\u00a0the\u00a0pandemic began<\/p>\n 276\u00a0\u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n -21\u00a0\u2013 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 10\u00a0\u2013 New Deaths*** (795\u00a0total deaths since the pandemic\u00a0began)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n INDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TODAY<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.<\/em><\/p>\n **Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n *** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. There is a lag in the time deaths are reported to the NDDoH.<\/em><\/p>\n ****<\/em> The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n *****Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRANT BOARD MEETING BUSINESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n The <\/strong>Annual Event Applications were:<\/p>\n Classic Car Winter Wheels Show which requested $2,000 for the 2020 Show.<\/p>\n Additional dollars generated from door fees of about $7,000 to $10,000, website vehicle registration $2,000, and Vendor spots and other donations anticipated at over $1,000.<\/p>\n The tourism Grant Board granted,\u00a0 $1,500.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Rural Fire Department\/Knight of Columbus for the \u00a0Ice Fishing Tourney requested $4,000 for the tourney planned for February 20, 2020, for advertising costs.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board granted, $4,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Arts Center Downtown Arts Market requested $10,000, for promotion.\u00a0 Other donations of about $10,000 are anticipated.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board, granted, $10,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Downtown Rods and Hogs event requested $1,000 for the annual event planned for June 12, 2021 with food, vendors, and entertainment through the day.\u00a0 Other funding sources include $500 from entries.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board, Granted $1,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Drag Racing event requested $7,500 for the event planned for Jun 26, 27 2021, to be used for advertising.\u00a0 The drag races draws racers and fans from all over North Dakota and surrounding states.\u00a0 Additional marketing funds requested from previous years includes, $1600 for billboards, $400 for posters, $5300 radio ads, $200, for social media.\u00a0 Local business contributions anticipated at $8500, with gate and entry fees about $17,000.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board granted, $7,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Chamber Buffalo Days, is planned for July 24 & 25, 2021.\u00a0 the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce requested $3,000 for advertising. The event includes, displays from the Jamestown Classic Car Club, Fort Seward events, The Arts Center, Jamestown Parks & Recreation, the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse, Jamestown Downtown Association, Jamestown Fire Department, downtown businesses and more.\u00a0 Chamber Executive, Emily Bivens said the Chamber does not gain financially form the event.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board Granted, $3,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2021 Requests<\/p>\n Includes 2021 Site Staffing for Trail Guides \u2013 Jamestown Parks and Rec, and Stutsman County Parks, and Jamestown Area Mountain Bike Group requested $9,018, which was funded for the full amount.<\/p>\n The funds requested are for creative development and design, and printing of the Jamestown Trails Maps and overview booklet, for the spring of 2021, serving the Jamestown are, including implementing kiosks.<\/p>\n The Tourism grant Board approved supporting, the Stutsman county Museum, Frontier Village, and Fort Seward staff pay at $11.50 per hour.<\/p>\n Frontier Village requested grant dollars for advertising for\u00a0 a billboard \u2013 3 month campaign to advertise the Village, and Stage Coach Rides, with the billboards planned for the Valley City area.<\/p>\n The Tourism Grant Board, Granted,\u00a0 $ 4,350.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The meeting was presided over by President Matthew Woods.<\/p>\n All members were present.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Declaration of Conflict of Interest\u00a0 None<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Minutes Were Approved<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Financial Report \u00a0from Taylor Barnes was approved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tourism Report \u2013 Director \u00a0Searle Swedlund noted improvements at Frontier Village.\u00a0 He said the Fire Hall Building has been removed. \u00a0He said, there are space issues that need to be addressed. He added that ideas for the Village\u2019s future are still be accepted for future planning.\u00a0 He added that the sidewalk pavers have arrived in conjunction with the Road Diet project.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ex-Officio Reports<\/p>\n Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Emily Bivens said the board met Thursday and appointed a new member.\u00a0 She said nominations are being accepted for awards to be given at the Annual Meeting in January.\u00a0 She promoted Chamber Bucks for shopping locally, and information on the DMV.\u00a0 She said a DMV Kiosk is being reviewed for a location to be announced.<\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Executive Director Review was held.<\/p>\n The Tourism Board, along with external and stakeholder input went into the review process.<\/p>\n A salary raise of three percent was discussed, and approved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was the Annual Bonus for Staff, that included an increase over last year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:<\/strong><\/p>\n The committee discussed the City Council accepting the updated Special<\/p>\n Assessment Policy and to publish notice of a public hearing to be held at the<\/p>\n January 4, 2021, City Council meeting. Mayor Heinrich said the policy needs to be reviewed in more detail before coming under further discussion and come back to next month\u2019s committee meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Further discussion was the agreement for paying agent services for<\/p>\n municipal bonds with Starion and authorizing the City Administrator and Mayor to enter into the agreement on behalf of the City.\u00a0 After reviewing the agreement, and getting input from Starion, and City Attorney, Leo Ryan, \u00a0the committee recommends sending the agreement to the City Council without recommendation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends the city endorse a letter of support to the James River Valley Library System, to support their plans to expand the Alfred Dickey and Stutsman County Libraries, and their services.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recommended for approval was the City of Jamestown to act as the sponsoring unit of government for CDBG funds, for the Main Street Facade Improvement Project during the period September 2020 through August 2021.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Considered was the application for Renaissance Zone incentives for up to five (5) years, one hundred percent (100%) state income tax exemption and one hundred (100%) five (5) year property tax exemption for JoAnn Gatewood, (204 Lindwood Drive) pending approval by the State of North Dakota Department of Community Services.”\u00a0 The committee recommends approval of the application.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Considered was the 2019 and 2020 Abatement applications for 626 2nd Ave SW, 58401.\u00a0 City Assessor, Jamison Veil said he agreed with the property owner that the assessed valuation over three years exceeded the market value.\u00a0 The committee recommends approval the changes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends accepting the request made by Daren Peterka on behalf of the El Zagal Shriners to install a seasonal sign on the City property located at the South Side Fire Station, 521 12th Street SW, and to authorize the City Attorney to draft an agreement, and authorize the City Administrator and Mayor to enter into the agreement on behalf of the City.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Considered approval of utility rate adjustments for 2021.The adjustments include ratifying a previously budgeted waste water rate increase, by 5-percent, and increase the storm water residential monthly rate from $3 to $4.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 The appointment application received for the Jamestown<\/p>\n Regional Airport Authority will be placed on the December 7, 2020, City Council agenda.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends, approving the request for a special use permit for the East 7.7′ of Lot 3, and all of Lots 1 and 2 and one half of the vacated alley, Block 12, Lowry’s Subdivision, within the SE of Section 2, T139N, R64W, Stutsman County, North<\/p>\n Dakota.\u00a0 The property is located at 2806 8th Ave SW.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 The public hearing and second reading is scheduled at the<\/p>\n December 7, 2020, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Dangerous building notification for 120 1st Street E.\u00a0 Building Inspector Tom Blackmore said \u00a0the boiler is no longer operational, and will not provide heat to five residents on the upper floor. The tenants are being offered housing elsewhere until the boiler issue is resolved and the residents will be allowed to return.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0\u00a0 Civic Center program, scheduling and COVID-19 protocol updates presented by Civic Center Manager, Pam Fosse.\u00a0 The state commerce department and the state health department developed the data, for large venues in the state.\u00a0 The northwest staircase replacement project is nearing completion.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund said a number of artifacts in the Frontier Village buildings are being removed, in cooperation with the state historical society, for appropriate removal.\u00a0 He said removal is pending being able to find the ownership of the items during the process.<\/p>\n The committee recommends approving the removal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Considered changing the trial period for licensed officers in the police<\/p>\n department from six months to one year provided that the appointing authority is still authorized to extend the trial period up to an additional six months.\u00a0 Chief Scott Edinger suggested the extension, so those attending the police academy \u00a0have sufficient trial time.\u00a0 The committee recommends changing the trial period.\u00a0 Chief Edinger also said the police department has filled the open positions, through appointments or promotions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 Police department and municipal court general update,<\/p>\n training, COVID-19 protocols and precautions observed, and implemented.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 Fire department vehicle update. Chief Jim Reuther said the new ladder truck is scheduled to arrive in Jamestown the first part of next week, or the following week at the latest.<\/p>\n On another issue he said training still postponed, stemming from pandemic safety issues.\u00a0 He said inspections are scheduled when the least amount of people are present at the inspection site.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE<\/strong><\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 2021 Watermain Project, was reviewded by Travis Dillman who said the report information is required in a public meeting.\u00a0 Water quality issues, and watermain projects recently completed were reviewed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 State Transportation Improvement Projects List (STIP List)<\/p>\n Dillman provided the last ranking sheet, and this year\u2019s final list is due by the end of this year. Some of the programs are assisted by state funds.<\/p>\n The programs are broken down by regional and local.\u00a0 He indicate items from last year were flipped.\u00a0 Attention was called to the base of Mill Hill currently asphalt be converted to concrete.<\/p>\n The urban list includes the top of the list 3rd<\/sup> Street, SE, near the Peavy Elevator.\u00a0 He pointed out ADA requirements are mandated in project work.<\/p>\n The list includes addressing a future span over the railroad tracks on 7th<\/sup> Avenue. The list will be reviewed at the December City meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 NDDOT I-94 Exit 257. Dillman said in a meeting with the NDDOT the Department of Transportation Department look at considerations in proposal to the city concerning possible elimination of the exit, and include an over pass along with bring the I-94 westbound and eastbound lanes closer, with a new connector span.\u00a0 Under the proposal there will not be on or off ramps, which Mayor Heinrich is opposed to..<\/p>\n Heinrich said, the NDDOT and the city will keep working together on plans for that area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discussed was the Prairie Dog municipal infrastructure funds that will be received in early 2021 and how the funds may be spent on infrastructure.<\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich said the Bill distributes funds to cities, with $2.5 million earmarked for Jamestown over the next biennium.\u00a0 No commitment to projects can be made until the funds are in hand.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discussed was the financing for the City\u2019s 2021 UJ Stormwater Project.<\/p>\n Heinrich pointed out the stadium project at the University of Jamestown, saying storm sewer under the present stadium footprint will need to be replaced, at an estimated cost of $500,000. He said if the stadium project was not done, then the storm sewer line would not be replaced.\u00a0 The proposed project costs will be special assessed.\u00a0 He suggests the Prairie Dog Fund dollars go toward the stadium project costs, shared with the UJ and Jamestown Public Schools, with the stadium to be shared by each. The line will be plugged and relocated.\u00a0 UJ President, Dr. Polly Peterson said the stadium is a community project with $10.5 million in project costs raised, so far.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approving aa Change Order to Scherbenske, Inc., for the 2020 State Hospital Waterline Replacement Project, for a net increase in the contract price of $23,646.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL:\u00a0 City Engineer project updates included Road Diet changes, that will go to the NDDOT in conjunction with Jamestown Police recommendations.\u00a0 The changes stem from traveling the roadway with the new pavement markings that is not working with traffic flows, including being \u201ccaught\u201d in turn lanes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends extending the Water Department service agreement with Aquar-Pure for a period of one year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Continue further discussion was planned on grinding high volume of wood waste including equipment cost, maintenance and availability of vendors to provide the service on a schedule as requested by committee, on October 22, 2020.<\/p>\n No one was present to speak.<\/p>\n The \u00a0JAMESTOWN COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE REPORT:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Jamestown Complete Count Committee 2020 Census Final Report presented by Committee Chair, Pamela Phillips. This Committee was established by Jamestown City Council resolution on March 4, 2019.\u00a0 She highlighted the report by saying the self report rate for 2020 was 73.5 percent, higher than the overall state\u2019s response, at just over 62 percent.\u00a0 She added that Valley City\u2019s self response rate was 72 percent.\u00a0 The final report will be available by the end of this year, or early next year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All new attendees are required to complete the online screening questionnaire in advance, which can be found here: https:\/\/testreg.nd.gov\/<\/a>. If you have been tested by us in the past you do not need to register again.<\/p>\n
\nThe results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0<\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The Jamestown Grant and Executive Boards met Thursday, at the Jamestown Civic Center, Exchequor Room and available virtually and by phone.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/JTcouncil-300x202.png\")
Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council Committees met in joint session on Thursday at City Hall. All members were present.\u00a0 Council Member Buchanan joined by phone.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/CivicCenter-Covidtesting-300x202.jpg\")
Jamestown\u00a0 (CVHD) Free COVID-19 testing available at the Jamestown Civic Center, Friday November 20, 2020 from 10:00am \u2013 noon (or when tests run out).\u00a0 Masks and social distancing required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown Arts Center announces that Artist in Residence, Linda Roesch, has created SO MUCH artwork during her time in Jamestown, and the new exhibit is a showcase of her great talents. The show opens November 19th and will run through January 23, 2021.<\/p>\n