Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council’s Police Committee, Fire Committee, and Public Works Committee met Thursday evening (Jul 26, 2012) at City Hall. 

Council Member Buchanan was not present.

 

With Police Committee Business:  

No items for discussion at this time.

 

The Fire Committee recommended the selection of Joseph P Larrivee Architects of Bismarck to perform work necessary for re-roofing the City Fire Hall. Changing the structural elements of the roof with also take place, for water drainage.

City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said he was comfortable with the selection.

 

The committee then recommends adjusting the Airport Rescue Fire Fighting hourly wage for volunteers.

Mayor Andersen said the present wage is $17.50 per hour.

She said the proposed increase is at $35.50 per hour.

The additional dollars include paying full time city fire fighters, at the airport, and covering administrative costs.

The city bills the airport, which bills Great Lakes Airlines, which pays the city.

 

The committee discussed out of County Request Response Fees for Services.

Chief Reuther said the city has not previously charged, for out of county services.

The committee recommends setting a rate of $500 per day, per unit, plus mileage.

 

 

 

With the Public Works Committee:

The committee considered a bid award recommendation for the Waste Water Treatment Facility, Piping Replacement Project.

The committee recommends awarding the bid of $729,000.

 

The committee discussed Truck Route designations related to signage erected for 3 rd Street Southeast, at 12th  Ave SE intersection and a future letter to BNSF Railway.

 City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said a “no trucks allowed,” sign was errected, there.

 Multiple truck collisions with the cross bucks at the railroad crossing have occurred.

He said trucks are still going through the area, despite the signage.

 

He said if issues at the corridor, continue, the city may revisit a Truck Route designation from 3rd Street to the west.

No formal action was taken by the committee.

 

The committee discussed at modifications to the Snow Emergency Routes.

Schwartzkopf said the plan continues to be worked into final changes, to be discussed at the August committee meeting.

 

 

Discussion then related to downtown refuse containers and cleanup.

Mayor Andersen said there are no refuse containers in the parking lots, which are needed.

 

Council Member Gumke suggested no loitering signs be erected, at the lots, based on complaints of noise by occupants of the nearby buildings.

The Mayor suggested a more friendly signage approach to prevent loitering in the lots.

Schwartzkopf will follow up on the discussions.

 

A Sidewalk Petition was recommended for approval from Rebecca Partlow of 619 2

A Sidewalk Petition was recommended for approval from Rebecca Partlow of 619 2nd Ave NE to include sidewalk and incidental work to the City Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District # 12-11.

 Discussion related to a ‘Dead Animals Handling Policy’ and suggested ordinance change.

Schwartzkopf said the Ordinance would address occasional accidents between a vehicle and an animal that caused the animals death, and animals caught in traps, over the weekend.

The committee’s consensus is to have Schwartzkopf work with the City Animal Warden to make changes, and bring changes back to the committee.

 

 

The committee discussed approving the selection of Baker Engineering, LLC of Mandaree, North Dakota, for Phase I of Traffic Engineering Services., concerning improvements to traffic light control systems.

Schwartzkopf said Phase One needs to be completed within the next year and a half.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs says the costs could be considered at budget time.

Mayor Andersen moved to take action on Phase One as soon as possible. The committee recommends approval.

 

Discussion was held relating to Curb Cuts/Excavation Permit issues, and suggested Policy/Ordinance changes .

Schwartzkopf said a different type of permit would allow for curb cuts by someone other than a licensed excavator, in some instances.

 

City Administrator Fuchs added a petition request has been received for the city to vacate the right of way at 7th Street and 3rd Avenue Northeast, to erect a fence.

A Public Hearing will be set on the request.

 

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