Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Apr 1

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TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE. WEST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 20. SOUTHEAST WINDS
5 TO 15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE
AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH
SHIFTING TO THE WEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN… SNOW AND SLEET IN THE EVENING. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SLEET. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE MID 20S.
.MONDAY…CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE MORNING…THEN CHANCE OF SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SLEET IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 30S. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF A MIX OF LIGHT RAIN AND LIGHT FREEZING RAIN WEDNESDAY MORNING.

THERE IS A CHANCE OF A WINTRY MIX OF RAIN…FREEZING RAIN…AND SNOW FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY DAYTIME…AND AGAIN SUNDAY INTO MONDAY.

　

Omaha, NE (KCSi-T.V. News Apr 1, 2013) — The Army Corps of Engineers, announced Monday that Pipestem Reservoir will be initiating a “water quality release,” of 25 cfs on Tuesday (April 2, 2013).

On Monday’s (Apr 1, 2013) City Matters program on CSi Cable T.V. 10, Pipestem Dam Manager, Bob Martin added, that Pipestem Reservoir was at a pool elevation of 1442.6 feet, with approximately a 2 cfs inflow, and outflow.

Jamestown Reservoir is currently at a pool elevation of 1429.7 feet with approximately a zero cfs inflow, and outflow.

All the flood storage at Pipestem and Jamestown is currently available for the spring runoff.

On Tuesday (Apr 2, 2013) a release of 25cfs will be initiated to benefit water quality in the reservoir.

Release of low-level water will provide a benefit for water quality by facilitating aeration of the lake.

Following this, small release, changes may occur for water quality purposes before the spring snow melt.

Martin added, that during the spring snowmelt, emphasis will be placed on evacuating Jamestown Reservoir flood storage, by June 1, 2013.

Pipestem Reservoir flood storage will be primarily evacuated in June, July, and August.

Current forecasts indicate that combined releases are expected to stay below 1200 cdfs with snowpack conditions being compared to 2001.

Any agency meeting is being held in Jamestown on April 9, 2013, and a release schedule will be developed after the meeting.

With the increased releases, river stages are expected to rise approximately 0.5 feet at the James River at the Jamestown gage, and 0.25 feet at the James River LaMoure gage.

River stages on the James River in North Dakota and South Dakota are available on the U.S. Geological Survey web site at

 http://nd.water.usgs.gov/floodinfo/james.html.  

 

　Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday (Apr 1, 2013) evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

Opening four bids for the sale of impounded/abandoned vehicles.

The bid for a 2001 P.T. Cruiser, was awarded to Brian Hanson in the amount of $1,255.

A Manco four wheeler, bid went to Anthony Albrect.

A 1983 Cushman, bid was awarded to Neil Baker, in the amount of $1,200.

 

No Consent Agenda Items were discussed separately, and were approved.

 

On the Regular Agenda:

Resolutions:

The City Council unanimously approved the enterprise agreement with Buffalo City Tourism Foundation for financing.

 

The City Council voted to approve the proposal from Apex Engineering regarding Capacity Analysis of existing Wastewater Treatment Facilities in regards to possible further gray water use by Great River Energy.

Mayor Andersen moved that GRE pay 50% and the City of Jamestown pay 50% of the costs, which was approved unanimously.

 

The proposals for Geotechnical Services related to the retaining wall at the Frontier Village, was tabled until the City Engineer is available from sick leave.

 

Bids were considered for the New Elevated Water Tower for the City of Jamestown.

One Irregular bid was researched by the City Attorney, who said the State Attorney General approved the bid, and the council members moved to waive the irregularity, on a 3-2 vote.

All bids were opened and considered.

The bid was awarded to CB&I in the amount of  the base bid of $2.429 million dollars with the bid alternate of $15,000, with approval of the State Health Department.

With Ordinances:

A FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 6-7 of the City Code pertaining to the keeping of domestic animals.

A Public Hearing was held, concerning an Ordinance to change the zoning of the southeast portion of Lot 2, Berndt Addition, from M-2 (General Industrial and Manufacturing District) to POC (Public, Open Development and Conservation District).

Following the Public Hearing the City Council voted to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance.

 

Another Public Hearing was held concerning an Ordinance to change the zoning of Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Hi-Acres Hillcrest Addition, from R-1 (One Family Residential District) to POC (Public, Open Development and Conservation District), in conjunction with the plans to expand Eventide Hi-Acres nursing home.

Any approval of the zone change requires a 75% vote of the City Council members, because there was a sufficient number of protests by surrounding  property owners in that area.

Council Member Buchanan intoduced Doug Panchot the Executive Director of Eventide Hi-Acres, who said the plans are an open door policy for the adjacent property owners, and regular on-going meetings on the project will be held.

Mayor Andersen said, the plans will be reviewed and acted on at a later time, with R-4 guidelines.

Following the Public Hearing, the Second Reading of the Ordinance was approved, on a unanimous vote.

Hearing From The Audience: No one spoke

 

Appointments:

The City Council approved the appointment Liz Smith to serve as a member of the Shade Tree Committee for a term to expire April 2015.

 

Mayor and Council Member Report:

Mayor Andersen reminded residents that a public input meeting on the SRF proposed land use plan for Jamestown is set for Thursday April 4, 2013 from 3-p.m., to 7-p.m., at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown.

The Mayor also noted the City’s Board of Equalization meeting will be April 9, 2013 at City Hall.

 

In Other Business:

The City Council voted to approved the Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Policy and Post-Issuance Debt Compliance Procedures for the City of Jamestown to help ensure that all obligations will be in compliance with all applicable federal regulations.

Also approved and authorized was the issuance and sale of $830,000 Wastewater Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2013.

 

The Council recognized the United Technologies Employee Association

(previously Goodrich Employees Association) as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a raffle permit with the drawing to be held April 18, 2013.

 

And….recognized the non-profit Migrant Health Services as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a charity local permit for April 20, 2013. (To conduct a poker tournament). The dollars will be used to purchase and update medical supplies. The organization is based in Moorhead, MN and serves the Jamestown area. City Attorney Ken Dalsed pointed out who can conduct the games, and wanted verification from the Attorney General’s Office. Gerry Gray of Wild River Poker said she is conducting the game.

The Council Members voted to approve subject to legal review.

 

The City Council approved awarding the bid to Sanitation Products, Inc., for a New Three Wheel High Dump Sweeper—Street Department, in the amount of $171,110.00, less $22,500.00 for trade-in of 2006 Elgin Street Sweeper, for a net bid of $148,610.00.

 

The City Council then considered awarding the bid for the Jamestown Fire Station Re-roofing—Fire Department. There was one bid irregularity noted by City Attorney Dalsted, who said the bid was not submitted in time for the bid opening, and was left unopened.

The City Council voted not to waive the irregularity.

The base bid and alternate was awarded to Pierce Roofing of Fargo, in the amount of $178,673.

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

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — Jamestown’s Mayor Katie Andersen says, the City of Jamestown and Stutsman Rural Water District may meet sometime this week, to continue negotiations.

At issue is which entity will serve Titan Machinery’s location under construction west of Jamestown, and other parcels in that area, within the one mile extra-territory of Jamestown.

On Monday’s (Apr 1, 2013) Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Mayor Andersen said the last meeting between the two entities was about three weeks ago.

She said, the city received an E-Mail from Stutsman Rural Water District, in response to the city’s latest counter offer, with two alternate plans, which include the City of Jamestown Serving Titan Machinery, or SRWD serving Titan.

She added that bids have been submitted for construction of the water and sewer lines to Titan, as the extended bid period has about another 30 days to go, before bids would have to be re-adverised.

On another topic Mayor Andersen said work will be starting soon, through most of this upcoming summer, on the construction of the new 750,000 gallon water tower serving Southwest Jamestown, along with the construction of two new sewer lift stations, and replacement of sanitary sewer lines, in a portion of Jamestown.

The Mayor also reminded residents that a public input meeting on the SRF proposed land use plan for Jamestown is set for Thursday April 4, 2013 from 5-p.m., to 7-p.m., at the Quality Inn & Suites in Jamestown.

She says maps will be available at the meeting, and the SRF Consulting representative will be on hand, with an open house style format.

Mayor Andersen points out, the proposed land use plans does…not…mean that the areas outlined on the map would be annexed into the City of Jamestown.

 

 Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Apr 1, 2013) at City Hall.

All members were present.

At the outset, the youth who won the “Mayor for a Day,” essay contest, Tyler Compson was introduced, along with his parents, as a plaque was presented to Tyler. Over 100 essays were sent in.

 

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 $1,229,552.46

Game of chance raffle permit for VC Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Public Forum No one spoke.

 

Ordinances

Approved was the First Reading of an Ordinance creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant where structures were removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning property A-Agriculture to R-2 Single and Two Family Dwellings located at Auditor’s Lot 5 of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58 of the Fifth Principal Meridian in Barnes County, North Dakota.

The Ordinance was recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission, and contains 38 lots.

　

Resolutions

A Public Hearing was held for Petition for Vacation of Alley Between 12th Avenue NE and 2nd Street NE for DeepRiver Properties.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved a Resolution approving a Vacation of Alley between 12th Avenue NE and 2nd Street NE.

 

Approved a Resolution approving the Final Plans and Specifications and advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 102…9^th Street Northeast and 12^th Street Northeast, in the amount of $800,000.

 

Approved a Resolution approving the Final Plans and Specifications and advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 103, the Prairie View Addition.

 

Approved a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Storm Sewer District No. 48. to Swanberg Construction in the amount of $367,803.

 

New Business

 

City Commissioners approved blocking off the street on Central Avenue, from, Main Street to 3rd Street North for Barnes County Relay for Life on June 21, 2013 from 6 pm to 11 pm.

Mary Dahl of the American Cancer Society in Fargo said tentative plans are to change this year’s event and to end it at 11-p.m., instead of overnight, and hold the Relay in downtown Valley City.

The City Commission voted to approve, the duration of the street closure from 4-p.m. to 2-a.m., inclusive of set up and take down times.

 

Commissioner Nielson led a discussion concerning the Strategic Plan update.

She said the kickoff will be with public discussion, then more information will be coming after contacting city officials in Dickinson, and how they are performing the process.

 

The City Commission then approved changing the Public Works $1 million loan to the city for the Phase I home buyout project to a transfer of $1 million to the City. Commission Magnuson suggested transferring the funds from the Electrical Department, on a one time basis, and only the amount required for the buyouts.

 

City Administrator David Schelkoph’s Report

He noted his son is now serving his country in Afghanistan, and thanked the city for his time off, to see his son off.

He talked about information he obtained during his trip to Washington DC, and talked with the State’s congressional delegation, discussing issues concerning federal regulations and other issues pertaining to cities.

 

He pointed out city employees are involved in the Mercy Hospital , “One the Move,” wellness program.

The city will hold a public meeting on the AMI automated meter reading program, this Thursday.

 

City Updates & Commission Comments

City Auditor Richter noted April 8-12 is City Government week, and the public is welcome to tour City Hall, and find out more about city government, in Valley City.

Fire Chief Retterath said the repairs to the outdoor sirens is about 90% complete.

City Assessor, Sandy Hanson said the Valley City Board of Equalization meeting is set of Tuesday April 9, 2013, at 4-p.m., at City Hall.

Mayor Wekrhoven suggested utility hookup fees be reduced.

 

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

 FAULKTON, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota pilot who made an emergency landing in southeastern North Dakota says he didn’t panic when his engine started to sputter at 5,000 feet.
 
     Keith Melius, of Faulkton, says he managed to stay calm because he had done many emergency landing drills with his flight instructor before earning his pilot license in 2005.
 
     Melius made a successful emergency landing in a snow-covered field south of Jamestown last Tuesday and walked away unscathed. He tells the American News that the plane was damage but is not beyond repair. He says he plans to fly again.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Legislature has approved a measure that allows people to possess a gun during a declared state of emergency.
 
     North Dakota’s Senate approved the measure 44-3 on Monday. The House approved the bill in February.
 
     Backers say about 30 states have enacted such laws after New Orleans police confiscated guns while trying to restore order following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
 
     The North Dakota measure allows citizens to sue if the government tries to confiscate guns or ammunition during declared states of emergency.
 
     The North Dakota law also allows the sale of firearms and ammunition during a declared emergency.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The Legislature has approved a measure that will provide funding to help identify North Dakota veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.
 
     The Senate voted Monday to approve the bill. North Dakota’s House approved the measure earlier.
 
     The measure provides at least $75,000 to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.
 
     American troops sprayed Agent Orange as a defoliant during the Vietnam War. Dioxins in it have since been linked to cancer, birth defects and other disabilities.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has named author Louise Erdrich (UR’-drihk) as the 39th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s top honor.

Dalrymple will present Erdrich with the award during a ceremony in Wahpeton April 19. A portrait of her eventually will hang in the state Capitol in Bismarck with the other recipients of the award.

Erdrich grew up in Wahpeton. Dalrymple says she has maintained her strong ties to the state while becoming a prominent figure in the field of literature.

Erdrich’s book “The Plague of Doves” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2009. Her latest novel, “The Round House,” won the National Book Award.

Erdrich was born in Minnesota and lives there now but says she’ll always consider North Dakota her home.

 

HILLSBORO, N.D. (AP) – Workers who have been locked out at their jobs at American Crystal Sugar for more than a year will hold a fifth vote on the company’s last contract offer this month.
 
     Gayln Olson is the president of workers’ union in Hillsboro. Olson says  the workers will vote on the contract on April 13.
 
     The union last voted on the contract in December. At that point, 55 percent of the union workers voted to reject the contact.
 
     About 1,300 American Crystal Sugar workers have been locked out since August 2011 after they rejected the company’s contract.

 

     DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) – Devils Lake police are searching for two males who robbed a bowling alley.
 
     The  suspects entered Royal Lanes late Sunday afternoon, displayed a knife and demanded money from the clerk.
 
     The pair fled with an undetermined amount of cash. The clerk was not hurt.

 

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has named author Louise Erdrich (UR’-drihk) as the 39th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s top honor.
 
     Dalrymple will present Erdrich with the award during a ceremony in Wahpeton April 19. A portrait of her eventually will hang in the state Capitol in Bismarck with the other recipients of the award.
 
     Erdrich grew up in Wahpeton. Dalrymple says she has maintained her strong ties to the state while becoming a prominent figure in the field of literature.
 
     Erdrich’s book “The Plague of Doves” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2009. Her latest novel, “The Round House,” won the National Book Award.
 
     Erdrich was born in Minnesota and lives there now but says she’ll always consider North Dakota her home.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Many areas across North Dakota are still experiencing average or above-average snow depths, and some producers are worried about potential spring flooding.
 
     The U.S. Department of Agriculture say in its weekly crop report that agricultural activities for the week included hauling grain to market, calving and lambing, and preparing equipment for fieldwork.
 
     Calving was 41 percent complete, while lambing was 58 percent. This is up from 34 percent and 51 percent, respectively, from the week before.
 
     Shearing was 80 percent complete, compared to 78 percent the week before.
 
     Cattle and calf conditions were rated 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 66 percent good and 11 percent excellent.
 
     Sheep and lamb conditions were rated 4 percent poor, 19 percent fair, 66 percent good and 11 percent excellent.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota bighorn sheep hunting license sold at auction for a record $75,000.
 
     The license was auctioned March 23 at the annual meeting in Minnesota of the Midwest Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says the high bid broke the record of $50,000 set in 2007.
 
     North Dakota’s auction license allows the winning bidder the rare chance to pursue a bighorn on a self-guided hunt. The money raised goes toward sheep management. Since 1986, more than $1 million has been raised through the program.

 

In world and national news…

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) – A man whose best friend died in the Colorado movie theater attack last summer says he’s thrilled to hear that prosecutors will seek the death penalty against James Holmes. Bryan Beard was in the courtroom Monday when the decision was announced. He said afterward, “I hope I’m in the room when he dies.” Holmes had been scheduled to go to trial in August in the attack that killed 12 people — but the start of the trial has now been delayed until February at the earliest.
 
     SISSONVILLE, W. Va. (AP) – Authorities in West Virginia say they have found three people dead inside a vehicle in a rural part of the state. And they include a cast member of the MTV reality show “BUCKWILD.” Shain Gandee and his uncle David, who was also found dead, had been missing since early Sunday.
 
     VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Vatican says Pope Francis has paid a visit to the tomb of Peter, the church’s first pontiff, who is buried beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. It says Francis became the first pontiff to visit the necropolis since excavations were done at the ancient site decades ago. According to a statement, Francis walked down the entire main street of the ancient city of the dead. The streets of the necropolis are similar to those of ancient Rome — but they are flanked by tombs instead of by shops and apartments. Pagans as well as early Christians were buried there.

 
     PATERSON, N.J. (AP) – The New Jersey man who just won a $338 million Powerball jackpot has resolved a child support debt. Pedro Quezada appeared Monday in a New Jersey courtroom. Authorities had said he owed about $29,000 in back support for three of his five children. During the court hearing, officials said Quezada had paid $30,000 to settle the debt. He also told the judge that the three children would now be living with him. Quezada claimed a lump-sum payment last week worth $221 million, or about $152 million after taxes.
 
     NEW YORK (AP) – You can’t really search Google for smells. The “Google Nose” feature being offered Monday is just an April Fool’s joke. So is Twitter’s announcement that it’s doing away with vowels. And no, YouTube hasn’t really decided that it’s finished an eight-year-long talent search and that it’s shutting down.