Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall. All Members were  present.

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE

The committee again discussed the parking of Recreational Vehicles and trailers on City Streets.

Council Member Buchanan said the issue sparks controversy  in the community.

Police Chief Scott Edinger said RV’s parked the “wrong way,” has been the main complaint.

He said the main reason for parking the units in that manner is so the RV’s with doors on the opposite side, and slide outs face toward the boulevard.

Line of sight issues have also been raised.

Edinger added that reflectors placed on the front of the units helps to make them visible.

The Ordinance allows RV’s parked in the street no longer than 14 days if parked in front of their property, and 30 feet back from and intersection.

The committee recommends creating language in the Ordinance to mandate reflectors be placed on the front of backward parking RV’s.

 

Informational: Concerning application(s) for appointment to the Fire Board Code of Appeal.

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Considered an amendment to the agreement for the acceptance of wastewater between GRE, Stutsman Rural Water District and the City Of Jamestown.

Mayor Andersen said the city is comfortable with the amendment, and all three parties need to be in agreement.

The committee recommends approval of the amendment.

The committee recommends  the creation of Northwest Water Main Rehabilitation District No. 17-61. It establishes the creation of a Special Assessment district, and recommends approving  increases the city’s share of Specials from City Sales Tax dollars.

 

Considered the bids for the purchase of a new 3 Cubic Yard  – 4 Wheel Drive Loader for the Street Department.

Two bids were considered.

Titan Machinery:  Final of $78,956.

Butler Machinery:  Final of $33,675.

The committee moved the bids to the  August 7, 2017 City Council meeting.

 

Considered the bids for the purchase of a new two (2) Stage Snow Blower for the Street Department.

Titan Machinery;  Final: $86,942.

Northern Truck Equipment Corporation:  $92,597.

Two Bids from Swanson for two models at $78,500, and $94,900.

Those bids will be forwarded to the City Council.

 

Informational: Concerning application(s) for appointment to the Shade Tree Committee, that will be considered at the August 7th City Council meeting.

The committee recommends approving Change Order No. 2, to Border States Paving, Inc., on Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and  Reconstruction District 17-41, for an increase in the contract price of $29,336.00.

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