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.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. NORTH WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 50. SOUTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
80S. LOWS IN THE 60S.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 80S. LOWS IN THE
MID 60S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S.
HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL ARRIVE THURSDAY AND CONTINUE INTO THE WEEKEND…
.TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MAINLY ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE FORECAST EACH NIGHT
INTO THE EARLY MORNING FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA.
THE FAVORED AREA FOR THESE THUNDERSTORMS WOULD BE SOUTH CENTRAL
WEDNESDAY MORNING…THEN ACROSS THE TURTLE MOUNTAINS AND INTO THE
JAMES RIVER VALLEY WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING, AND
MAINLY ACROSS NORTHERN NORTH DAKOTA FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT AND
INTO THE MORNING HOURS BOTH DAYS.
ON SUNDAY A COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH DURING THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WITH A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS ALL OF WESTERN AND
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday evening at City Hall. All members were present.
NO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED SEPARATELY:
Items approved on the Consent Agenda included:
Resolution to establish an ad hoc committee made up of representatives of City Council (Brubakken and Buchanan), Police, Fire, and Building Inspection Departments to review Article
IV of Chapter 9 of the City Code pertaining to dangerous buildings, along with codes from other communities, and report back to the Finance & Legal Committee any recommendations for amendment.
A Resolution to approve the request from Jamestown Regional Airport for a loan from the City for up to 50% of $126,000 for five (5) years for the purchase of a Jet way passenger-boarding bridge for the airport.
A Resolution to approve suspending all shooting at the range until needed work and improvements have been identified and work completed.
REGULAR AGENDA:
RESOLUTIONS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Concerning the special assessment list for Seal Coat, Patching,
Construction and Reconstruction District #15-41.
Following the Public Hearing the City Council Approvedisapprove the special assessments in the total amount of $1,751,659.36, with the City Share to be
$422,408.51, with the balance of $1,329,250.85 to be assessed to benefited properties within the district.
The City Council approved pending additional information needed for the application, the request from Joel Onsurez for Renaissance Zone approval for improvements of the property at 104 3rd Street SE (Lot 1 and North 49.7’ of Lot 2, Block 46, Klaus Addition) and to provide for a five (5) year property tax exemption and to recommend the State grant a five (5) year ND State Income Tax exemption.
Approved the Request for Proposals for Residential Recycling Collection.
Mayor Katie Anderson says specifications will be determined.
At this time a residential “single sort,” method is being proposed, so that residents may place all recycled items in one bin for pick up, along side the garbage.
The plan is to have the pick up in either the alley or curbside, depending on where the garbage is picked up.
NO COMMITTEE REPORTS WERE GIVEN:
ORDINANCES:
A. FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 of the City Code to amend the District Map to change the zoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Mill Hill 2nd Addition, from C-2 (General Commercial District) to R-4 (Planned Residence District) for the proposed Lots 1-7,
Block 1, Sumac Ridge Addition, a replat of a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Mill Hill 2nd Addition.
A SECOND READING of an Ordinance was approved to grant a continued franchise agreement to Cable Services, Inc.
A SECOND READING of an Ordinance to grant a continued franchise agreement to Dakota Central Telecommunications was approved.
HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:
Clarice Liechty spoke and encouraged the council to meet with Woodbury Township officials concerning improving the road from Country Acres Veterinary Clinic to the Woodbury road. She said it is a second access to JRMC.
Council Member Kourajian added that Interstate Engineering should look at such a study.
JRMC President K.C. DeBoer the roadway is not maintained in the winter.
Ms. Liechty pointed out that the roadway is a good option.
Two residents along Highway 20 spoke about the vacation of a roadway that was brought to the City Council in 2013, and tabled, and asked for an update including and additional roadway.
Mayor Andersen said the re-platt was done, future development plats are still pending.
She said the city will follow up on the matter.
APPOINTMENTS:
Approved the appointment of Lynn Hill to serve as a member on the Shade Tree Committee for a three year term to expire April 2019.
Approved appointing Abbagail C. Geroux as Assistant City Prosecutor and Assistant City Attorney for a two year term to expire June 2018.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT: NO REPORTS WERE GIVEN.
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
The City Council approved a Resolution designating the bridge crossing the James River at First Street West be known as the James A. (Jim) Carlascio Memorial Bridge.
John Grabinger said that he and Dwaine Heinrich, along with Council Member Buchanan propose the idea, in part because the bridge was replaced through the lead efforts of Jim Carlascio.
Buchanan said the date of June 6th is appropriate to pass the resolution, as June 6th, is the anniversary of the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy in World War II, in which Jim fought.
He read the Resolution, outling the outstanding contribution Jim Carlascio gave to the community, known as the “Mayor of the West End.”
Approved the request from Stutsman Harley-Davidson for a dance permit on June 25, 2016, and August 27, 2016 in the parking lot at 2501 3rd Ave SW.
Denied the bid for the 1.5MG Elevated Water Tower Rehabilitation near Cavendish due to bid irregularities.
The Low bidder of Champion Coatings was awarded the bid of $487,375.
The City Council approved entering into an engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering, Inc., for the Sanitary Sewer Raker System Improvements Project.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67, followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County Relay for Life is Friday June 10, 2016, from 12noon to 12 midnight, at the University of Jamestown’s. Taylor Field.
The Opening Ceremony brings everyone together for a high-energy event kickoff that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer and reminds us all that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority.
Cancer survivors take the first lap around the track. Cheered on by the other participants and the sound of upbeat music, the Survivors Lap lets all cancer survivors at the event celebrate their victory over cancer.
During the Caregivers Lap, anyone who ever cared for someone with cancer walks a special lap so they can be honored. Caregivers can walk this lap with the person they helped if they are also present.
At the candlelight Luminaria Ceremony we remember loved ones lost to cancer, support people who currently have cancer, and honor people who fought cancer in the past. It’s a powerful part of the event because it provides an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope.
The Closing Ceremony celebrates what we all just accomplished together. It’s also a time to remember the lives of those lost, and to commit to continuing the fight against this disease over the next year.
Valley City (CSi-VCSU) The Interim Higher Education Committee of the North Dakota Legislature will meet on the VCSU campus on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7–8, 2016. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, in the Skoal Room of the VCSU Student Center.
Included on the agenda will be presentations and committee discussion regarding higher education budget issues, student financial assistance programs, the North Dakota University System campus master plan and space utilization study, and potential legislation to be recommended by the committee, along with updates on issues affecting Valley City State University and a tour of select VCSU facilities.
The agenda for the meeting at VCSU can be found at
www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/64-2015/interim/17-5121-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf.
Jamestown (CSi) There will be a boat safety class at the Lakeside Marina at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016. The Jamestown Parks Program will be attending the 10:00 a.m. session. This class is free and open to the public. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the Reservoir. There will be no supervised Parks Program activities at Meidinger Park, Nickeus Park, McElroy Park, or Leapaldt Park that morning. The parks will re-open at 1:00. For more information, contact the Jamestown Parks and Recreation office at 252-3982.
WILTON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist was killed in a wreck seven miles north of Wilton.
The patrol says the motorcycle was traveling north on Highway 83 about 1:40 p.m. Monday and left the roadway while descending a hill that curves to the left. The motorcycle tripped and rolled into the median of Highway 83, ejecting the driver.
The driver was put in an ambulance but died on the way to the hospital.
The name was withheld pending notification of family.
HANKINSON, N.D. (AP) – Law enforcement authorities have released the names of the two people who died last week after a two-vehicle crash in southeastern North Dakota, just north of the border with South Dakota.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victims as 66-year-old Donna Henrikson and 68-year-old Clarence Hughes, both of St. Peters, Missouri.
Authorities say a pickup truck struck the driver’s door of a car around 12:40 p.m. Friday on Interstate 29 a mile north of the South Dakota border.
The Highway Patrol says Henrikson, who was driving the car, and Hughes, a passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck, 43-year-old Scott Thomasson, of Balatan, Minnesota, was transported to a hospital and released a short time later.
Authorities say the crash remains under investigation.
Jamestown (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the motorcyclist in an accident, Sunday, about 1-p.m., on U.S. Highway 83, nine miles south of Sterling.
The report says the 2006 Harley Davidson was operated by 22 year old Adam Aberle of Menoken.
The motorcycle drove off the west shoulder of the roadway and overturned in the ditch.
He was not wearing a helmet.
He was taken by ambulance to Bismarck for treatment of injuries.
Assisting at the scene were: the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office and Sterling Fire Department.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Law enforcement authorities in North Dakota say two inmates who escaped from a minimum security prison in Bismarck have been apprehended.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Devin John Wynne and 20-year-old Threefeathers Lee Morin were found at a Bismarck motel after the local police department received a tip.
The men walked away from the Missouri River Correctional Center Sunday between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The men have been returned to the correctional facility.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – FBI Director James Comey visited northwest North Dakota Monday to open the bureau’s newest office.
Comey lead the ribbon cutting ceremony for the bureau’s office in Williston. The office is located in the Badlands Town Center Complex.
The state’s congressional delegation, Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley and U.S. Attorney Christopher Myers participated in the ceremony.
The FBI’s Williston office is the fifth in the state, joining Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck and Minot.
Comey also visited with tribal officials at the Fort Berthold Reservation.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Research showing that solitary confinement can harm inmates and does not make prisons safer has inspired corrections officials in North Dakota to change policies at the state penitentiary.
The North Dakota State Penitentiary for decades placed in solitary confinement prisoners who behaved violently or disobeyed orders. Officials believed that in doing so, the prison would be safer, and at its peak last summer, 101 inmates were in seclusion.
A year later, the penitentiary’s segregation wing has been transformed into a hub for rehabilitation that offers group activities and behavioral health treatment. The number of prisoners in seclusion is down by about 70 percent from last summer’s peak and officials report no jump in violence at the facility.
Clinical director Lisa Peterson says administrators had trust the data showing that segregation was not helping inmates.
Bismarck (CSi) Tuesday through Thursday, this week, all North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers and inspectors are focusing on enhancing commercial motor vehicle safety on North Dakota roads by performing roadside inspections. Specially-trained troopers and inspectors will conduct standardized inspection procedures on both the vehicle and driver. Many inspections will be a 37-step procedure, known as the North American Standard Level I Inspection.
June 7-9, 2016, is the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 29th annual International Roadcheck. This year’s focus is tire safety – measuring tire tread depth, checking pressure, ensuring items are not lodged between tires, and examining their overall condition.
Violations resulting from this safety blitz will be provided after its completion.
BELCOURT, N.D. (AP) – An area of North Dakota that encompasses the Turtle Mountain and Spirit Lake Indian reservations has been designated one of the nation’s nine newest Promise Zones, easing access to federal aid and cut red tape for areas beset by joblessness, hunger, crime and poor housing.
The effort led by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians also designates tribal-trust and tribal-owned land and North Dakota’s Rolette County.
South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation received the designation last year.
The determination is made by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It comes with no guaranteed new federal money but gives communities an advantage in applying for grants, as well as special access to federal employees who act as liaisons through federal bureaucracy.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The state archaeologist says the planned Bakken oil pipeline should avoid a sacred Native American burial site in northwest Iowa’s Lyon County.
The Des Moines Register reports that John Doershuk toured the site Friday with state and federal officials and Sioux tribal leaders whose ancestors ceded the area to the federal government in 1851.
Doershuk says in a follow-up report that the site has significant cultural and historical importance for the Upper Sioux Community, Standing Rock Sioux tribe and other Sioux people.
The Iowa Utilities Board has scheduled a meeting Monday to discuss allowing Dakota Access LLC to begin building the pipeline in Iowa. It’s unclear whether a change of the route will be required to avoid the burial site.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – Criticism over Donald Trump’s comments about the Mexican heritage of a judge in a case involving Trump University continues to come in from both sides of the aisle. Democratic Congressman Filemon Vela (FEE’-lay-mon VAY’-la) of Texas says Trump’s comments show the presumptive Republican nominee is a racist. And in an open letter he tells Trump what he can do with his border wall in graphic terms. Meanwhile, Ohio Gov. John Kasich says Trump should apologize for the remarks.
CINCINNATI (AP) – The family of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo’s gorilla exhibit says it’s pleased by a prosecutor’s decision not to charge the mother with any crimes. The boy’s family says the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s decision will allow it to get past the tragedy and return to normal life. The endangered gorilla in the exhibit the boy entered was shot to protect him.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) – A white former police officer who shot an unarmed, naked, mentally ill black veteran in suburban Atlanta has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Robert Olsen is charged with felony murder and other charges in the March shooting death of Anthony Hill. He has since resigned from the force.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott says Tropical Storm Colin threatens to widen a Zika virus outbreak in the state. Scott says that though Monday’s storm is moving quickly and shouldn’t leave a lot of standing water, it could lead to more mosquitoes. In a briefing at the state’s Emergency Management Center, he took aim at Congress for not doing more to thwart the spread of the virus, saying lawmakers “should not have gone on vacation without funding Zika since Zika is not taking a vacation.”
JERUSALEM (AP) – A team of experts has begun the first renovations in over 200 years at the site where Christians believe Jesus was buried. The repairs are being carried out despite longstanding religious rivalries between the Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox and Armenians who maintain different sections of Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre (SEHP’-uhl-kuhr).
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