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CSi Weather…
TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHEAST WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY IN THE MORNING…THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA…A 50 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A
40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.MEMORIAL DAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
MEMORIAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND OUTLOOK…
FRIDAY KICKS OFF A PROLONGED PERIOD OF UNSETTLED WEATHER OVER WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA.
AN UPPER LOW OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED TO MOVE ACROSS WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA FRIDAY.
A LULL IN ACTIVITY IS FORECAST LATE FRIDAY NIGHT/EARLY SATURDAY BEFORE A SECONDARY IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS OF THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING SATURDAY AFTERNOON/NIGHT.
AN UNSETTLED WEATHER PATTERN WILL CONTINUE NEXT WEEK. A GULF OF MEXICO MOISTURE SYSTEM WILL LEAD TO CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS EACH DAY THROUGH THE FIRST HALF OF NEXT WEEK, WITH A GRADUAL WARMING TREND TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF NEXT WEEK.
BY WEDNESDAY…HIGHS SHOULD GENERALLY BE IN THE MID 70S.
May 23, 2013
Omaha, NEB (KCSi-T.V. News) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported Thursday that Jamestown Reservoir releases were increased to 1000 cubic feet per second (cfs) on Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Pipestem Reservoir releases are 200 cfs. The combined reservoir release is 1200 cfs and is expected to remain at this level for the next several days.
Earlier this week Bob Martin said, the combined releases at 1,200 cfs, is at the upper range of the release predictions made in March and April, this year.
Martin says the combined release of 1,200 cfs, it would raise the James River level in Jamestown by about a foot, and would necessitate the city to sandbag and pump the storm sewer drains.
On Thursday the reservoir at Pipestem Dam was at 1469.2 feet above sea level with the dam currently holding about 32 percent of its total flood storage capacity.
The reservoir at Jamestown Dam was at 1439.7 feet with about 20 percent of the dam’s flood control capacity utilized.
Flood storage at both reservoirs continues to fill and inflows are expected to be elevated for the next couple of weeks. Adequate flood storage remains available at the reservoirs.
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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council committees met in joint session Thursday (May 23, 2013 at City Hall. Council Member Brubakken was not present.
With Legal & Finance Committee business:
The committee reccomends the approval of the request from JSDC for Economic Development funds in the amount of $25,000.00 for the continuation of services from SRF Consulting to provide technical assistance to the City, County and JSDC, with the City Share to be $20,000.00 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. Mayor Andersen said the City Planning Commission is supportive of the SRF services.
The committee recommends on a 4-1 vote,the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 5 of the City Code pertaining to alcoholic beverages to provide for the furnishing of complimentary alcoholic beverages in a designated area of hotels.
Carla Edinger, the General Manager of Hampton Inn & Suites in Jamestown.
She asked the committee to recommending the Ordinance in order to serve complimentary beer and wine to guests in the breakfast area.
City Attorney Ken Dalsted said other city Ordinances would have to be reviewed if adopted.
The committee reviewed the First Reading of an ordinance to create and enact a new Chapter 27 of the City Code pertaining to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses of adult cabarets and escort services. Chairman Gumke said no such business is looking at opening, to his knowledge, in Jamestown.
City Attorney Dalsted said an ordinance could restrict the location of that type of business. Distance requirements to schools, churches, businesses, and the like can also be included in the ordinance, along with if alcohol can be provided at the location.
He also provided instances of case law, allowing cities to implement such an ordinance. He said any action would be proactive if such a business were to locate in Jamestown.
Council Member Buchanan suggested delaying the First Reading of a draft, while city council members can review aspects of it. The Mayor wanted a First Reading sooner, as later, with any delay dealt with during a Second Reading.
Gumke and Andersen want the ordinance to include not serving alcohol.
The committee recommends the First Reading at the June 3, 2013 City Council meeting, on a 3-2 vote with Council Members Buchanan and Brubakken opposed.
The committee considered the request from North Dakota 5, LLC and Marjo Incorporated for the annexation of the remaining undeveloped land located within the Marjo First Addition, excluding Lot 14, Block 4, and located within the NE1/4, Section 30, T140N, R63W, Stutsman County. The southern portion has already been annexed.
The committee move the request on the City Council without recommendation, pending clarification of the request by the property owner.
The committee recommends approving the application of Ben Maulding for an animal permit to pasture and keep horses at 605 10th Avenue NW in the City. A Modified permit ordinance has been drawn up by the City Attorney.
Monthly departmental reports were presented.
It was noted…
The Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1391 to annex Auditor’s Lot 30-2, Bloom Township, within the NE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 140 North, Range 63 West, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled for the June 3, 2013, City Council meeting.
The Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1392 to annex Auditor’s Lot 30-1, Bloom Township, within the NE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 140 North, Range 63 West, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled for the June 3, 2013, City Council meeting.
The committee considered the First Reading of an ordinance to repeal and re-enact Section 26 of the City Code pertaining to regulations and requirements for taxicab licenses and taxicab driver’s licenses in the City of Jamestown.
The consideration stems from an individual having concerns about a taxi business’ quality of vehicles.
Dalsted said a draft ordinance will have its First Reading at the June 3, 2013 City Council meeting and will include the requirement of licensing of the vehicles, operators and inspection of the vehicles, by a certified mechanic.
The committee considered authorizing the City Attorney to retain Municipal Code Corporation for the Revision and Recodifying of the City Code of Ordinances. Ken Dalsted said an attorney in his office is working with the police department regarding legislation passed in Bismarck, and other issues in connection with the North Dakota Century Code. He said the attorney needs to work with the company to make sure actions taken by the city is appropriate. The fee would be about $12,000.
The committee recommends giving the City Attorney authority to engage the firm, and placed the item on the City Council agenda.
Building, Planning & Zoning Committee:
Draft Minutes of the May 13, 2013, Planning Commission meeting was presented.
The committee considered introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the Lot 2, Block 1, Meadowlark Lane Addition from R-1 ( Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District). (owner Jamestown Regional Medical Center).
Mayor Andersen said the planning commission and SRF Consultants recommend denying the request.
Mayor Andersen moved to deny the First Reading.
From the audience two residents on Eastwood Drive in the area spoke asked that the request be denied, one indicating an increase in traffic, and water drainage issues.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center, CEO, Todd Hudspeth requested the use of high density to medium density housing in that area, as the hospital is looking to sell the property, and would like the zone change to make the area more attractive to a potential buyer.
The committee recommends denying the First Reading of the Ordinance.
The committee recommends introducing the First Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 1-12 and Lots 32-44, Block 9, Kelly & Fuller’s 2nd Addition from M-1( Limited Industrial & Manufacturing) to R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District).
The committee recommends approval of the plat of Glenmac First Addition.
It was noted:
The Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No 1394, introduced by Council Member Buchanan, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 by amending the District Map to change the zoning of the S.55’ of the W.130’ of Lot 7, Auditor’s Plat No. 3, from R-2-A (One to Twelve Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District), is scheduled for the June 3, 2013, City Council meeting.
The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1393, introduced by Council Member Gumke, to amend and re-enact Section 8.8(F), Paragraphs 1 & 2 and Section 9(B) Appendix C, pertaining to building requirements within zoning districts, is scheduled for the June 3, 2013, City Council meeting.
Civic Center and Promotion Committee:
No items at this time.
Police & Fire Committee
No items at this time.
Public Works Committee:
The committee recommends a gravel long drive by Aggregate Industries, be adopted by the city, and maintained by the city and give the street a name. The vote was 4-1 with Mayor Andersen in opposition.
The committee reconsidered the Landscaping project relating to the Business Loop East Reconstruction project.
A grant from the NDDOT is available on a 80/20 cost share. Part of the local costs would be offset by work by the city staff and donations from the Chamber’s City Beautification Committee with the cost to the city at $16,182. The city would hire Ulteig Engineering to submit design work to the NDDOT. The cost to Ulteig Engineering would be $7,500.
The committee recommends the city advertise for bids for the project.
The committee reviewed a cost share of a wide format copier/scanner/plotter with Stutsman County for an initial city share of $10,000 and approximately $1,000 yearly maintenance cost. Mayor Andersen suggested the item be put into budgeting for 2014.
Discussion concerned oversized loads coming into the City and possible fee. City Engineer Reed Schwartzkopf noted the height and width of rigs coming through town, impedes the traffic flow in the city, and puts some utilities and traffic control devices in jeopardy. A number of the rigs are going to, and from, the western North Dakota oil patch.
He will put together a fee structure to present to the City Council.
Schwartzkopf then discussed a possible Request For Proposals for water, sewer, storm sewer and roads planning.
The committee recommends Schwartzkopf investigate the matter and bring back the information to the city.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.
CAVALIER, N.D. (AP) – The mayor of flood-threatened Cavalier says residents are “breathing an enormous sigh of relief.”
The 1,300 residents in the northeastern North Dakota city were evacuated Tuesday night because of fears that floodwaters from days of steady rain would overwhelm the Renwick Dam on the Tongue River east of the city. Those fears have eased and residents are being allowed to return home at 7 a.m. Friday.
Mayor Kenneth Briese says residents “came within inches of losing our town.”
He says it will still be a few days before the situation returns to normal. But he says, “we’re keeping our heads above water.”
RICE LAKE, N.D. (AP) – People around Rice Lake in northwestern North Dakota are experiencing flooding for a third straight year.
About 4 inches of rain since Saturday has pushed up the lake level, flooding some roads and threatening homes. The lakeside community has about 170 homes and vacation cabins. Some residents are sandbagging.
Michael Braun with the Rice Lake District Board describes the lake as a “bowl.” The Minot Daily News reports that the district has received $2.8 million in state funding to build a drainage system, but the matter of getting easements from more than a dozen area farmers to cross their land is holding up the project.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – The Grand Forks Sheriff’s Department says deputies found more than 500 hidden hydrocodone pills hidden during a traffic stop.
The sheriff’s department says deputies stopped the car Wednesday afternoon and discovered the 563 pills in a paper bag wrapped in tape. They say 27 morphine tablets were found on the driver during processing.
Authorities say they arrested the 55-year-old driver on suspicion of driving with a suspended license and two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s governor and congressional delegation say they will continue to push for a new air refueling tanker mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base.
The Air Force on Wednesday chose McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas as the main operating site for the new KC-46A tanker. The military will base 36 of the new aircraft at McConnell starting in 2016.
The Kansas base beat out three others for the planes, including Grand Forks and bases in Oklahoma and Washington.
The Grand Forks base once had a tanker mission, but now it supports unmanned aircraft. North Dakota officials say the base could still get the new tankers as more of them are based in future years.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota Supreme Court has decided that one of two new judgeships in the Northwest Judicial District will be based in Williston.
That will give the city in the heart of North Dakota’s growing oil patch three judges to handle an increasing caseload.
The Supreme Court hasn’t decided where to base the second new judgeship approved by the Legislature, though the district’s court administrator tells the Minot Daily News it likely will be chambered in Stanley or Watford City. The district right now has judges only in Williston and Minot.
The Legislature also approved a new judgeship in the southeast part of the state. The Supreme Court has not yet decided where to base it.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is defending the use of drone strikes against American citizens abroad who the administration believes are a national security threat. In a speech, Obama says when an American goes abroad to wage war against the U.S., his citizenship “should no more serve as a shield” than a sniper shooting on an innocent crowd should be protected from a SWAT team.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says his administration is willing to consider accepting increased oversight of lethal drone strikes outside of war zones like Afghanistan. In a speech on new contours of his counterterrorism strategy, Obama took note of a number of proposed ways of doing that – including the establishment of an independent oversight board in the executive branch of the government.
LONDON (AP) – Two more suspects have been arrested by British police in connection with Wednesday’s killing of a British soldier in London. Both are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Police already had in custody two men who were shot and wounded by officers responding to the hacking death of the off-duty soldier. Muslim hardliners are identifying one of them as a Muslim convert who took part in demonstrations with a banned radical group.
MOORE, Okla. (AP) – Authorities have clarified and significantly downgraded the number of homes damaged or destroyed in this week’s tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. Oklahoma City Police Department spokesman Dexter Nelson says the most recent count indicates that 1,200 homes in the city and the suburb of Moore were affected by Monday’s storm. The mayor of Oklahoma City had announced Wednesday that as many as 13,000 homes had been destroyed or damaged. There was no immediate explanation for the differing estimates.
WASHINGTON (AP) – After five years of trying, President Barack Obama has finally placed his first nominee on a key appeals court. The judge approved by the Senate Thursday by a 97-0 vote (Sri Srinivasan) had worked in both Democratic and Republican administrations, and served as a law clerk to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. The D.C. circuit court will now be evenly split between nominees from Democratic and Republican presidents.
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