citycouncil2016Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY:

Council Member Buchanan asked for a clarification on item L. A Resolution to move forward with formal acceptance of the JRMC roadway and utilities and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents for recording. The clarification was to his liking, and was passed.

 

Council Member Buchan asked for M. to be discussed, a Resolution to approve No Parking Zones along West Business Loop, 10th Street SE, and the East Business Loop.

He questioned if the entire length was necessary to restrict parking.

Council Member Brubakken said the entire no parking plan would establish a continuous traffic flow.  The motion to approved passed on a 3-2 vote, with Council Member Buchanan and Mayor Andersen voting in opposition.

 

Council Member Phillips requested item AA be discussed, a Resolution on the Budget asking if the proposed 2017 budget is on the city’s web site.  City Administrator Fuchs says it is not, but is available to the public at City Hall.

Regarding recycling, it was noted that a recycling budget will be included on the 2017 budget, later.  The Resolution was unanimously approved.

 

Council Member Buchanan asked for a clarification on item BB, a Resolution to approve Payment No. 3 (Inv 28328), to Interstate Engineering, Inc., for preliminary engineering services for construction of road from Menards to Jamestown Regional Medical Center, in the amount of $1,487.50. He asked for an update on the project, which was given by Travis Dillman of Interstate Engineering, concerning landowners negotiations with the city. Buchanan asked for more specific information from IE on the progress of the talks, and invoices, which was agreed to.  Dillman said the road construction will not take place until next spring with bidding this winter.

The Resolution was unanimously approved.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

RESOLUTIONS:

The City Council authorized the issuance and sale of $663,000 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2016C, for the 1.5MG Elevated Water Tower (Cavendish) Rehabilitation which is in progress.

 

ORDINANCES:

FIRST READING: An ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the General and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.

 

FIRST READING: An ordinance pertaining to the appropriation of the Revenue and Special Funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.

Total levies and appropriations, $11,123,031.00.

The proposed budget is an increase of 3.5% over the 2016 budget in city property taxes.

The update utility budget is increased by 5%, not including a curbside recycling budget.

The Mill Levy has been reduced, as property values have increased.

 

FIRST READING: An ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 22-17(d) of the City Code pertaining to allowable fees for violation of a minor in the purchase or possession of tobacco products.

 

FIRST READING: An ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 15-17 of the City Code pertaining to use of fire department equipment outside of the city by changing the wording to authorize the Fire Chief to allow the use upon providing notification to the Mayor and City Administrator.

 

PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of a 4.47 acre parcel within Auditor’s Lot 2 within the NW ¼ of Section 26 and the NE ¼ of Section 27, Township 140N, Range 64 W, from A-1 (Agricultural District) and M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District) to M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District).

FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING….A SECOND READING: OF an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance 329 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of a 4.47 acre parcel within Auditor’s Lot 2 within the NW ¼ of Section 26 and the NE ¼ of Section 27, Township 140N, Range 64 W, Midway Township, within the one mile extraterritorial area of the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, ND, from A-1 (Agricultural District) and M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District) to M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District). The Ordinance was unanimously approved.

SECOND READING: Ordinance No. 1479, introduced by Council Member Brubakken, to amend and re-enact Section 7 of Appendix B of the City Code pertaining to dedication of utility easements. The Ordinance was unanimously approved.

 

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive, Becky Thatcher-Keller  asked if a business has been selected as a curbside recycler, and Mayor Andersen the process is continuing.

She suggested that city committee meetings be held at 5-p.m., rather than the current 4-p.m.

She asked by the status of hiring a full time City Engineer, which Mayor Andersen said that applications are being accepted.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

The City Council approved Council Member Brubakken to serve as the City Council representative on the South Central Dakota Regional Council with a term to expire September 2018.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

An update was given on the  Frontier Village by Frontier Village Association, Acting President, Nellie Degen.  She said a concern is the sink hole still existing at the outset of the Village and presented photos.  She said three security cameras will  installed in light of vandalism and the shooting and wounding of horses at the Village.  She said the Stutsman Commission approved $3,000 toward the purchase, and a fund has been set up at First Community Credit Union in Jamestown.  She said the ultimate goal is to have a security guard on site.

The City Council considered the  request to purchase a K9 for the Jamestown Police Department at an estimated cost of $5,000.00 including the purchase and training.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said the dog being considered has had work in Grand Island,Nebraska, and will undergo training with a Jamestown officer.

The Council approved the request.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays