{"id":292509,"date":"2025-04-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=292509"},"modified":"2025-04-10T11:25:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:25:12","slug":"jamestown-city-council-meeting-minutes-april-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=292509","title":{"rendered":"Jamestown City Council Meeting Minutes April 7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Replay of meeting airs on CSi Channel 67.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinrich at 5:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roll Call showed the following members present: Mayor Heinrich, Council Members Kamlitz, Phillips,
Schloegel, Steele, City Attorney Ryan, and City Administrator Hellekson.
John Greenwood of Jamestown appeared before the City Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting, March 3, 2025, the special city council meeting, March 6, 2025, and the committee meetings March 25, 2025, and March 27, Seconded by Council Member Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No bids were received for the sale of abandoned\/impounded vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Kamlitz moved to approve the following consent agenda items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Resolution to approve entering into a Purchase Agreement with Eagles Nest, LLC for the sale of Lot
1, Block 2, Bensch Addition to the City of Jamestown for a purchase price of $75,725.00, to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement, and to authorize the Mayor to sign any other documents
to effectuate the sale of the lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Resolution to approve the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) request to make a
forgivable loan of $1,000,000 to the City of Jamestown from Economic Development Funds to
utilize as matching community funds for the state opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program.
The loan conditions will require a Developer Agreement to be entered into between the City of
Jamestown and a developer before funds are extended to ensure program compliance and de-obligate
the $500,000 previously designated for the separate Housing Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Resolution to approve the Termination of Lease with Jamestown Tourism for the General Store
effective May 1, 2025, and approve a new lease of the General Store with Jamestown Frontier
Attractions beginning on May 1, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to sign both documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Resolution to approve a resolution for final approval of Renaissance Zone incentives (Project J48) by
granting a five (5) year 100% property tax exemption and to recommend the State of ND grant a five
(5) year 100% state income tax exemption for the property located at 201 1st Ave N, 58401, and
which received preliminary City Council approval on February 21, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E. Resolution to approve participating in the Stutsman County, ND, Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan (MHMP) and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of intent to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F. Resolution to approve a resolution to approve and authorize the City Administrator to work with
Ohnstad Twichell, bond counsel, and to authorize the City Administrator to enter into an engagement
letter with Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services for the issuance of improvement warrants for
Refunding Improvement Bonds of Series AI 2025 (Paving District 25-41).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G. Resolution to approve authorizing the City Administrator to seek proposals to administer the City
Employee Deferred Compensation Plan and return to the Finance & Legal Committee with a
recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H. Resolution to approve authorizing the City Administrator to open an Insured Cash Sweep (ICS)
account and close the existing traditional savings account at Unison Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Resolution to approve directing the City Administrator to start drafting a charitable gaming policy
and return to the Finance & Legal Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. Resolution to approve an easement in McElroy Park with the Jamestown Park and Recreation
District for the sanitary sewer force main (Project #24-72) located within the SW \u00bc of Section 36,
T130N, R64W, City of Jamestown, North Dakota, to direct the city attorney\u2019s office to draft the
easement, to authorize the Mayor to sign the easement, and direct the city attorney to record the
easement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

K. Resolution to approve plans and specifications for Section 1 of the 2025 Water Main Replacement
project #25-61 and to authorize the advertisement for bids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L. Resolution to approve plans and specifications for Section 2 of the 2025 Water Main Replacement
project #25-61 and to authorize the advertisement for bids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M. Resolution to approve plans and specifications for Cell 4B Construction at the Municipal Solid
Waste (MSW) landfill and to authorize the advertisement for bids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

N. Resolution to approve Payment No. 13 (Inv 101221), to AE2S, LLC, for Water & Sewer Instrument
& Control Panel Upgrades Project #24-62, in the amount of $15,348.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O. Resolution to approve Payment No. 14 (Inv 101456), to AE2S, LLC, for Water & Sewer Instrument
& Control Panel Upgrades Project #24-62, in the amount of $840.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P. Resolution to approve Payment No. 2 (Inv 08387.11-2), to SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for 2025
Jamestown Planning and Zoning Technical Services, in the amount of $2,005.73.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q. Resolution to approve Payment No. 123 (Inv 101253), to AE2S, LLC, for On Call engineering
services (I&C Water) for a total amount of $638.75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R. Resolution to approve Payment No. 1 (Inv 57506), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering
services on Leachate Management Lift Station and Forcemain at Sanitary Landfill, in the amount of
$1,270.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

S. Resolution to approve Payment No. 1 (Inv 57508), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering
services on 4th Ave E Rehabilitation from 10th St SE to 5th St NE, in the amount of $18,767.40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T. Resolution to approve Payment No. 1 (Inv 57522), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering
services on Title V Air Permit, in the amount of $8,909.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

U. Resolution to approve Payment No. 4 (Inv 57507), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering
services on New Roof on Southside Fire Station, in the amount of $647.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V. Resolution to approve Payment No. 15 (Inv 57510), to Interstate Engineering Inc., for engineering
services on Project #24-61 Radio Read Water Meters, in the amount of $17,282.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W. Resolution to approve Payment No. 358 (Inv 57509), in the amount of $18,583.55, to Interstate
Engineering, Inc., for engineering services on various city department consultations as follows:
a) (General), in the amount of $7,220.00;
b) (Streets), in the amount of $2,845.00;
c) (Sewer), in the amount of $2,250.00;
d) (Water), in the amount of $3,821.05;
e) (Solid Waste), in the amount of $2,447.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

X. Resolution to allow the March indebtedness in the amount of $3,552,825.46 consisting of
$673,183.87 payroll and $2,879,641.59 general obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Consent Roll Call No. 1 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.
Council Member Steele moved a Resolution to approve a letter of support for North Dakotan Lawrence
Welk and the 70th anniversary of the national debut of \u201cThe Lawrence Welk Show\u201d. Seconded by Council
Member Phillips. Scott Wheeler provided information. Roll Call No. 2 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent.
Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to approve and authorize the issuance of the $2,790,000 City of Jamestown, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bond, Series 2025B, to the North Dakota Public Finance Authority at an annual net interest rate of 1.5%. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Roll Call No. 3 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Council Member Schloegel moved a Resolution to approve creating District #25-61 for the 2025 Water
Main Project. The project will replace deteriorated water mains and associated infrastructure 1) between
the 1100 and 1300 block of 4th Ave SW; 2) between the 400 block SW and 200 block SE of 10th St\/US
52; 3) between the 800 block and 1000 block of 1st Ave S; 4) the 400 block of 7th St SW; and 5) between
the 1100 block and 1600 block of 4th Ave NW. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Roll Call No. 4
showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to approve the engineer\u2019s report and cost estimate for the
2025 Water Main Improvement District #25-61 project. Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. Roll
Call No. 5 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the bid award for the 2025 Seal Coat, Patching,
Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41 to Border States Paving in the amount of $2,960,125.50.
Seconded by Council Member Steele. Roll Call No. 6 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Schloegel moved a Resolution to approve the bid award for the 2025 Sidewalk, Curb &
Gutter District 25-11 to LD Concrete in the amount of $89,055. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Roll Call No. 7 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact Section 32-3.2 of the City Code related to Flood Damage Prevention to meet the FEMA
and the National Floodplain Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Steele moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to grant Otter Tail
Power Company a continued franchise to maintain its system within the City for a ten-year
period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Kamlitz moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact Section 1-10 of the City Code to increase Municipal Court fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact Section 17-12 of the City Code relating to the prohibition of junk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Schloegel moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to prohibit
camping on public property in the City of Jamestown by adding Article LIII of Chapter 22 to the
Code of the City of Jamestown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved to introduce the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact Section 21-16-04.1 of the City Code relating to campers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Schloegel moved to appoint Laurie A. Podoll to serve as a member of the
Forestry Committee to fill a three-year term to expire in April 2028. Seconded by Council
Member Phillips. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Steele moved to appoint Greg Spenningsby to serve as a member of the County
Weed Board to fill an unexpired four-year term to expire in December 2028. Seconded by
Council Member Phillips. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to award the bid for the Firefighter Protective Ensemble
for Structural Fire Fighting Gear to Grand Forks Fire Equipment in the amount of $125,830. Seconded
by Council Member Phillips. Roll Call No. 8 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to award the bid for the exterior renovation of the building
located at 1110 Railroad Drive to Hillerud Construction, Inc., in the amount of $285,000. Seconded by
Council Member Kamlitz. Roll Call No. 9 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to approve the rental of a tractor to pull the sludge
applicator for the Sewer Department. Seconded by Council Member Steele. Public Works Director
Michel provided information. Roll Call No. 10 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to approve the quote and purchase of youth basketball and volleyball equipment for the Civic Center from Gerrells Sports at a cost of $92,500 to be paid from City Sales Tax Fund dollars. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. City Administrator Hellekson provided
information. Roll Call No. 11 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to approve the City publication of a Combined Notice of
Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release Funds for the Stride
Development\u2019s Riverside Cottages Project at 902-1514 Gardenette Drive, Jamestown, North Dakota.
Seconded by Council Member Steele. Building Inspector Blackmore provided information. Roll Call
No. 12 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve and authorize the Mayor as the Certifying
Officer for the City to sign the Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of
Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Stride Development\u2019s Riverside Cottages Project. Seconded
by Council Member Phillips. Roll Call No. 13 showed: 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent. Carried<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Member Kamlitz moved to adjourn at 5:48 P.M. Seconded by Council Member Steele.
Unanimous aye vote. Carried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATTEST: SARAH HELLEKSON City Aministrator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APPROVED: DWAINE HEINRICH Mayor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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