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117 PM CST MON JAN 7 2013

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BISMARCK HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM CST TUESDAY. THE
HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

3 PM CST THROUGH 9 PM CST TUESDAY.

WINDS…WESTERLY WINDS SUSTAINED TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH POSSIBLE.

STRONG WINDS MAY MAKE TRAVEL DIFFICULT FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. BLOWING SNOW WITH REDUCED VISIBILITIES IS
ALSO POSSIBLE…ESPECIALLY ACROSS NORTHERN NORTH DAKOTA.

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH…AND OR GUSTS UNDER 58 MPH…ARE EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.

FORECAST…

 TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS AROUND 15. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH
SLEET IN THE MORNING…THEN SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE
AFTERNOON. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW THROUGH THE DAY.
WINDY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH
INCREASING TO WEST 20 TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA, 50 PERCENT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IN THE EVENING. WINDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH
DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS 15 TO 20.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS 15 TO 20.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS
NEAR ZERO.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 5 BELOW.
.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.

Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News)  —  

The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Jan 7, 2013) in City Hall.

 All members were present.

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $

New Electric License for Legacy Electric LLC.

Public Forum:  No one spoke.

Resolutions:

An open Public Hearing was held to Consider the I-94 Regional Development Corridor Plan submitted by Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation, and the Developer’s Agreement submitted by John Deere Seeding Group.

Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, Director, Jennifer Feist spoke, and indicated that the plan needs approval by later this month.

John Deere Seeding’s David Bradford said that the plan and additional land secures the business in Valley City.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission passed a Resolution approving the I-94 Regional Development Corridor Development Plan.

City Commissioners then passed a Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement between the City of Valley City and John Deere Seeding Group.

Commissioners approved a resolution on the 9-1-1 Emergency System, with a stipulation moved by Commissioner Nielson, that that Resolution takes place when the 9-1-1 operations is moved, and under county control, expected in July this year, or if the move occurs earlier.

It was also clarified that the Police Chief and, or, the City Administrator meet with the 9-1-1 Committee on a monthly basis.

New Business

Discussion was held and consideration of transferring 9-1-1 funding from City of Valley City to Barnes County.

City Administrator Schelkoph said, billing would go from the City Auditor’s Office to County, control, relative to when the 9-1-1- operation is transferred.

The City Commission, Monday, approved the transfer, effective January 1, 2013.

The City Commission approved accepting 6th Avenue NE Mill & Overlay, Paving Improvement District No. 99.

Commissioners then discussed Permanent Flood Control, and options, with KLJ.

Proposal include 24 foot flood wall and clay levees.

Commissioner Luke suggested including portable flood control structures, and use the Army Corps of Engineers model.

She added, the structures should be placed in order to preserve the way Valley City looks.

Commissioner Nielson said the flood prevention structures would be constructed a certain distance from the river.

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out that with the property buyouts, the additional land will allow more placement of temporary dikes.

The City Commission on Monday, took no official action.

The City Commission then discussed proceeding with an erosion study for the Sheyenne River. Commissioner Luke said in addition to flooding issues, water coming down from Devils Lake, is another important issue concerning erosion and river bank stability.

She pointed out a study is needed as to how best to stabilize the river bank.

She asked the City Commission to consider, she, pursuing funding and bidding for an erosion control and river bank stabilization study.

Mayor Wekhoven said making a decision now is premature, pending state funding, that will be taken up in the 2013 State Legislature.

Commissioner Luke said she was looking a getting permission to seek forms of funding.

Mayor Werkhoven said there may be funds available, under the federal Clean Water Act.

The City Commission took no official action.

City Administrator Report and City Updates & Commission Comments:

David Schelkopf said one of the properties under the flood buyout agreements are left to move, and asbestos inspection is required.

He said Main Street will be closed starting January 14, 2013, while sheet piling is place along the river, continuing 235 feet extending from where the area now leaves off.

He added that the property value assessment of the Audi is continuing, which needs to be assessed at least $2-million dollars.

He commended the Valley City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on safely handling the stand off at a home in Valley City, on New Year’s Day.

City Fire Chief Retterath said the outdoor warning sirens are expected to be operational by about January 22, 2012.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday evening (Jan 7, 2013) at City Hall.

Council Member Brubakken was not present, being ill.

Items discussed separately on the Consent Agenda, included:

Item “H” was asked to removed by City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf, a Resolution to authorize entering into an agreement with CPS, Ltd., relating to prepare the 2013 Annual Groundwater Quality Assessment report, in the amount of $14,379.00.

He asked that an hourly proposal to be included, when called upon.

The item was approved including the amendment.

Also approved was a Resolution to direct Ulteig Engineers, Inc., to re-confirm the latest offer by the City to Sellin Brothers, Inc., for acceptance or to allow the matter to proceed to arbitration, in settlement for the final payment on the Reconstruction of the Business Loop East Project, SU-2-987(029)033.

On the Regular Agenda:

Resolutions:

The City Council considered a weapons replacement policy for the Jamestown Police Department. Police Chief Scott Edinger said three options were offered.

Officers make the purchase….the police department purchase a uniform weapon….the city float an interest free loan, for a five year replacement, from a reputable firearm company.

Mayor Andersen said she favored option three.

The City Council voted unanimously to include all police department weapons, under option three.

Consideration of the proposals relating to traffic engineering services were postponed until this month’s Public Works Committee meeting.

Mayor Appointments:

Approved was the appointment of James Boyd to serve as a member of the Regional Airport Authority for a term to expire December 2017.

Also approved was the appointment of Jon Lillijord to serve as members of the Civil Service Commission for terms to expire January 2017.

Both are reappointments.

Also discussed was the appointment of Bill Kennedy to serve as a member of the James River Valley Library Board for a term to expire.  The appointment is by the City Council members.

Three members are appointed by the City Council, three members appointed by the county commission and one board member is jointly appointed.

Mayor Andersen said since the library boards combined into a joint board, by a vote of the people, the city and the James River Valley Library Board are not moving in the same direction.

The Mayor suggested delaying an appointment until the city and joint library meet for further discussions.

The Mayor moved to table the topic until the next committee meeting.

Mayor and Council Member Report: No one spoke.

In Other Business:

The City Council unanimously approved entering into a temporary Farmland Lease with the State of North Dakota for a small tract of land located in the S1/2, SW1/4 of Section 1-139-64, Stutsman County, ND, for the construction and maintenance of a Water Storage Reservoir, with the term beginning January 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2018.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said, eventually the city will be seeking a 100 year lease.

The tower will be located on State Hospital land, with the city in the process of obtaining easements.

Also considered were Resolutions pertaining to 2012 Water Tower and Water Distribution System Improvements Project:

The City Council then forwarded the plans and specifications, as prepared by the Interstate Engineering, for construction of the Water Tower, to the next committee or a Special City Council meeting.

The City Administrator was then instructed to advertise for bids for construction of the Water Tower.

Mayor Andersen said the new 750,000 gallon water tower planned for Southwest Jamestown is slated to be constructed this summer.

Interstate Engineering in Jamestown is updating the city on the design work.

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Bids will be received soon.

She added the tower should be operational by the end of this year.

Mayor Andersen said the Stutsman Rural Water District Board will meet on Wednesday January 9, 2013, to discuss items under negotiations with the city.

The Mayor indicated the city council will meet later this week in response to the next offer from Rural Water.

She said the city has retained Tammy Norgaard from the Vogel Law Firm as co-council.

The Mayor added that until City Attorney Ken Dalsted returns to town, the city’s Assistant City Attorney will also be involved in discussions.

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

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen says starting work on improving the city’s sanitary sewer system will take place this summer.

On Monday’s (Jan 7, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mayor Andersen said, the initial work will include replacing two sewer lift stations, on in Southwest Jamestown, near the James River, and the other in Northwest Jamestown, near Bollinger Tennis courts.

Also a new force main will be installed in Southeast Jamestown.

The improvements will target other areas of Jamestown, as Interstate Engineering will inform the media to alert the public as to the areas under construction, and any traffic detours that will occur.

The upgrades are scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.

On another topic Mayor Andersen said the new 750,000 gallon water tower planned for Southwest Jamestown is slated to be constructed this summer.

Interstate Engineering in Jamestown is updating the city on the design work.

The tower will be located on State Hospital land, with the city in the process of obtaining easements.

Bids will be received soon.

She added the tower should be operational by the end of this year.

Mayor Andersen added that SRF Consultants has begun its work concerning planning for the City Of Jamestown.

Those areas include zoning growth management, and identifying three growth areas in Jamestown.

The Mayor said five proposals have been received concerning the City’s Transportation Plan, with the selection to be narrowed to three firms.

Jamestown, ND, (KCSi-T.V. News January 7, 2013 — Join Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. for a free educational forum on home health and hospice.

This forum is part of the “JRMC U” education series and will be hosted by the home health and hospice team. With seven consecutive years of the HomeCare Elite award, the home health and hospice team will share how they can provide quality care and enhance the quality of life for patients. A free, light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to 701-952-4796 as space is limited.

About JRMC U

JRMC U is a free education series held each month in the lower-level classroom at JRMC. JRMC U is designed to help patients and families make informed decisions about health care.

About Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital located at 2422 20^th St. SW, Jamestown, ND. For more information on services at JRMC, visit http://www.jrmcnd.com or call 701-952-1050.

From The Bank of North Dakota.　

Bismarck, ND  (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 7, 2013) – Benjamin Walz of Jamestown High School was named a REAL DEAL Scholarship winner by Bank of North Dakota’s DEAL Student Loan Program. He will receive a $500 scholarship to attend a North Dakota college and qualifies to be one of 48 applicants to compete for a $3,000 scholarship to be awarded in the spring of 2013.

Recipients must demonstrate community or school involvement and have a 2.5 GPA or greater. Benjamin is involved in Hockey and coaches youth hockey. High school seniors can apply for the Real DEAL scholarship when they visit Bank of North Dakota’s College Planning Center at banknd.nd.gov. Eight scholarships will be given statewide every month through March, 2013.

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan7, 2013) — Law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota will conduct increased seatbelt enforcement from Friday, January 11 through Saturday, January 19, 2013.

During this time, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will provide funding to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, North Dakota Sheriff’s Offices and local Police Departments to have additional officers on duty in an effort to remind motorists to buckle up.

Safety Director, Mark Nelson, says “This increased enforcement period is part of the statewide “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The highest number of crashes in 2011 occurred in the month of January. Typically, two-thirds of fatal crash victims were not wearing a seatbelt.
In 2011, 69% of individuals killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing seatbelts. To do their part, law enforcement across the state will focus their efforts on seatbelt enforcement to keep all drivers and passengers safe by ensuring seatbelts are buckled.

Nelson adds , ” Wearing a seatbelt is the first thing you should do when you get into a vehicle, Buckling up will dramatically increase chances of survival during a crash. During this increased enforcement period our goal is to remind people how important seatbelts really are. We want everyone to buckle up every trip, every time.”

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Legislature is slated to begin its session at midday Tuesday.
 
     The 2013 session is expected to last until May 1. The North Dakota Constitution limits the Legislature to 80 days of meetings every two years.
 
     Speeches dominate the first week of the Legislature, with Gov. Jack Dalrymple scheduled to deliver his State of the State address early Tuesday afternoon, about 90 minutes after the session opens.
 
     On Wednesday, Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle (VAN’-duh-wahl) briefs lawmakers about issues affecting North Dakota’s judicial system.
 
     Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Chairman Richard McCloud on Thursday is slated to give a speech about the relationship between North Dakota’s American Indian tribal governments and the state government.

 
     BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Democratic Party has hired Bismarck native Chad Oban as its new executive director. And the state’s Republican Party is looking for a new executive director to replace Anthony Reedy, who has taken a job as director of Virginia’s state Republican Party.
 
     Oban succeeded Andrew Zabel, who left the post late last year.
 
     Oban was the Democratic Party’s state treasurer from 2009-11 and managed two campaigns for former North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson.
 
     The state Republican Party says it is accepting resumes to replace Reedy, who is resigning Jan. 15 to return to his native Virginia.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – Devils Lake is cracking down on a group of people who are repeatedly jailed for public intoxication by making it illegal to sell alcohol to “habitual drunkards.”
 
Most on the initial list were American Indians, and Spirit Lake tribal official Paul Matheny said it had the appearance of being racially motivated.
 
     Police Chief Keith Schroeder says the effort is “data-driven” and that no one is being singled out because of race.
 
     Police initially compiled a list of 21 people who qualified as habitual drunkards because they had been taken into custody more than five times in the past year for liquor-related offenses or for detoxification. The list was pared to seven names after officials learned some of the offenses didn’t occur in the city.

 CANDO, N.D. (AP) – A potential deal to sell a North Dakota pasta plant is off the table.
 
     Bektrom Foods official Bruce Satromsays  the Michigan-based manufacturer has pulled its offer to buy the plant.
 
     Bektrom had been negotiating with the family of Leonard Gasparre, who died in 2011. Gasparre built the Cando plant in the mid-1980s and added a plant in Devils Lake in the 1990s.
 
     The Devils Lake plant closed last March, shifting operations to Cando. The Cando plant closed in October.
 
     Towner County Economic Development Corp. president JoAnn Rodenbiker says officials continue to work with family representatives to reopen the Cando plant.
 
     Ultra Green Packaging bought the Devils Lake facility.
 
     In the early 1990s, the two plants had a combined 325 employees.

NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) – Oil and gas development on the Fort Berthold Reservation in northwestern North Dakota is boosting the coffers of the Three Affiliated Tribes.
 
     The  Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation was $110 million in the red just two years ago, but will become debt-free this year.
 
     Tribal Chairman Tex Hall says in his annual report that a fund that will pay dividends to enrolled tribal members has grown to $100 million. He says another $18 million has been invested in a tribal mortgage company that will help tribal members buy homes.
 
     Hall says the tribe will work during this year’s state Legislature to get a bigger share of oil and gas taxes.

     BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has a new deputy director.
 
     Former state legislator Duane DeKrey began in the position Jan. 1.
 
     Game and Fish had been without a deputy director since June, when Roger Rostvet retired after serving in the role since 1998.
 
     State Game and Fish Director Terry Steinwand says DeKrey has the ability to integrate the department’s current views as well as provide a different viewpoint that will help move the department forward.
 
     DeKrey says he’s always had an interest and appreciation for wildlife.
 
     The Pettibone native is an avid deer hunter and landowner and has also served more than 30 years in the North Dakota National Guard.

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – An economic development group wants to open a custom slaughter plant in northeastern North Dakota.
 
     Officials with the Red River Regional Council say the plant would provide a market for locally raised cattle and hogs, as well as deer and other wild game.
 
     Plans are to process 10 to 15 animals per week and employ five people.
 
     Officials are looking in Pembina or Walsh counties for a possible site.
 
     Jerry Sauter, spokesman for the state Agriculture Department,says  there’s a need for more slaughter plants throughout North Dakota.
 

 
     WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) – The Wahpeton Community Center is putting some orangutan art on display.
 
10 paintings done by the Chahinkapa (chah-HIHNK’-ah-pah) Zoo’s orangutan, Talukan, will be on display this month and next. Photographs of Talukan’s painting sessions and other images of the orangutan will accompany the art.
 
     Talukan came to the Wahpeton zoo in November 2010 from a zoo in Salt Lake City. Chahinkapa Zoo Director Kathy Diekman (DEEK’-man) says the orangutan already was an accomplished artist when he arrived.
 
     His original paintings and prints are for sale, with the proceeds benefiting the zoo’s conservation efforts.
 

In world and national news…

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) – Police officers who arrested James Holmes after last July’s movie theater massacre in Colorado say he was unusually relaxed, but fidgety. Testifying at a preliminary hearing Monday, the officers said Holmes didn’t resist arrest behind the theater, and that he told them voluntarily that his apartment had been booby trapped. Many survivors of the shooting and family members of the 12 people who died are attending the hearing, which is expected to last all week.
 
     WASHINGTON (AP) – Both choices are controversial, but President Barack Obama is urging the Senate to quickly confirm Chuck Hagel as defense secretary and John Brennan to head the CIA. Hagel was a Republican senator who voted for U.S. military involvement in Iraq but later opposed it. He broke ranks with other Republicans to support Obama in 2008. GOP lawmakers have voiced concerns about what they say is his lack of support for Israel.
 
     NEW YORK (AP) – Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal says he supports the White House plans to draw down U.S. forces in Afghanistan next year. The former Afghan war commander says his counterinsurgency strategy helped create an Afghan force that will be able to keep the country safe. But he says the U.S. owes Afghans a continuing security presence to support them. He spoke to the AP as part of a series of interviews coinciding with the release of his memoirs.
 
     NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. prosecutors say a suspect in an alleged al-Qaida plot against the New York City subways also was part of a terror campaign that would have targeted Britain and Norway. Abid Naseer pleaded not guilty today in a New York federal court. He was extradited last week from Britain.

 
     LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Astronomers estimate one in six stars in our Milky Way galaxy has a planet the size of Earth orbiting it. That translates to at least 17 billion Earth-size planets. It doesn’t mean these planets are all habitable, but it’s an encouraging sign for scientists hunting for worlds like our own. The findings — based on new data from a spacecraft that was launched three years ago — were presented at an astronomers’ conference in California.