Jamestown, ND (KCSi-TV News) — The Jamestown City Council Police, Fire and Public Works Committees met Thursday afternoon (Apr 25, 2013) at City Hall.

Council Member Buchanan was not present.

Police Committee: Members discussed the DOT Grant opportunity, to purchase police radar equipment, with Jamestown Police Scott Edinger.  He said the grant would be matched by the city.

 The committee recommends allowing the Chief to apply for the grants…the total price at $1,900.

 Also discussed was the purchase of police equipment, light bars from the Valley City Police Department, at a cost of $1,000, a savings of about $1,400. The committee recommends authorizing the purchase. 

Fire Committee:

No items for discussion at this time.

 Public Works Committee:

The committee considered entering into an agreement with RDG Planning & Design and Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., to prepare a Land Use and Transportation Plan for the City of Jamestown and the NDDOT. City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf said the cost to the city of the total of $342,925, is $123,000.

Mayor Andersen said the cost is slightly over estimates, because of public participation. 

She added that at the end of process it will produce a plan that can be implemented.  The plan is to be ready for implementation in 16-18 months.

 The committee recommends authorizing entering into the agreement.

 The committee recommended creating a Sanitary Sewer District consisting of the Lift Station #9 contributing area and the Lift Station # 10 contributing area in relation to Forcemain Improvements Project, Phase II – the Forcemain and Gravity Sewer.

Mayor Andersen noted that the district will be paid from a Special Assessment District, with other portion of the infrastructure coming from the one half City Sales Tax.

The committee moved to the City Council without recommendation, approving plans and specifications for another Forcemain Improvements Project, District, the Phase II – and Phase One Forcemain and Gravity Sewer, and recommends authorizing Interstate Engineering to proceed with Advertising and Bidding.

The committee recommends approving plans and specifications for a New Watermain Project for the new  southwest water tower, and authorizing Interstate Engineering to proceed with Advertising and Bidding.

The committee recommends two Change Orders and Paying Estimates for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. One increase is for over $28,000 and a deduction for about the same amount. The estimate of $86,000 will close out the project.

The bid award relating to the 2013 Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter District, was recommended to Lindberg Brothers, in the amount of $70,600.

The committee considered reimbursement to NDDES on FEMA Large Project Closeout relating to the 2010 Flood event, in the amount of $98.

 Discussion then concerned a conveyor problems at the Baler Building.

Schwartzkopf said the plan was to repair the present conveyor at a cost of $38,000.

He said the actual cost is about $60,000 plus installation.

He estimates $90,000 will keep the system running.

He recommends purchasing a new conveyor belt in the amount of about $100,000.

The issue was sent to the City Council without recommendation, when closer numbers are determined.

 Disscussion then concerned access to fire hydrants on private property.

Schwartzkopf said the city is willing to come onto private property for testing, flushing a opetation, if approved by the property owner.

City Attorney Ken Dalsted suggested an easement to gain access.

Water Department supervisor, Steve Suko said it is also a safety issue.

 City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said Fargo and Bismarck uses contact by letter.

The committee recommends contacting the private property owners with a proposal of an easement.

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