Jamestown  (CSi)  With Jamestown Tourism taking over the management of Frontier Village this year, Tourism Executive Director Searle Swedlund says, it is continuing to look for improvements to the Village.

On Thursday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSI Cable 2, Searle said, at the January 16, Grant/Executive Board meeting, the board will consider a grant request for funding to continue the stage coach and horse rides at the Village.  Karen George owns and cares for the horses and the stage coach, as the Jamestown City Council recently approved a bill of sale.

He also pointed out that developer, Brian Lunde is expected in town this month, with officials of Apogee a national firm that is looking into plans  to infuse dollars in the redevelopment of Frontier Village.

Mayor Dwaine Heinrich recently said that no city dollars will be used, as the developer will work with other entities in the community, such as Jamestown Tourism and city officials. The Mayor added that this proposal will parallel others in the Jamestown community that come forward and step up to assist.

Searle Swedlund added, that community members are welcome to contact him with ideas for improvements to the Village, saying that contractors, carpenters and others will similar experiences are welcome to step forward to volunteer their time, or propose other  support in the refurbishing of the buildings.

He has said in the past that Frontier Village need to be a unique visitor experience.

Also on our show, Searle said in 2020 Tourism will continue to work with agencies to help grow tourism in Jamestown.

He noted the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse this summer plans to open the Historical Citizenship Exhibit, which has been financially supported by Jamestown Tourism, along with plans at Ft. Seward to establish a Civil War type camping experience, with new tents to be installed.

Other plans this summer include a Lakeside Marina expansion, and completing the Jamestown Reservoir island trail.

He said that the National Buffalo Museum has added a curator, and will establish new kids exhibits.

Searle said that all those items will help to further grow tourism, and compliment experiences for the local community.