cityhallJinsideJamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council committees met in joint session Thursday (May 23, 2013 at City Hall.  All Council Members were 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.