cityhallJinsideJamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session on Monday (Aug 5, 2013) at City Hall.  All members were present.

Under bids:

Opening bids for the sale of an impounded/abandoned Opening bids for the as-direct sale of 1999 GMC Suburban.

 

Consent Agenda items considered separately included:

 

Item “B” was asked to be removed by a audience member, Jerry Demore, a Resolution to authorize reinstatement of the original $100,000 of Economic Development Funds for FLEX PACE funding for Buffalo City Rotisserie Grill with the City Share to be 100% and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

He asked why the item was to be reinstated, and questioned why the request was made.

Mayor Andersen explained the application was on behalf of the new owner, who decided not to use another type of loan for the previous remodeling. She further explained the process of Flex Pace Funding.

The City Council then voted to approve the reinstatement, on a 3-2 vote, with Council Members Buchanan and Brubakken voting in opposition.

 

Council Member Buchanan asked that item “E” be discussed, a Resolution to approve the request from Dean Hafner and Clyde Schmaltz to use the 25%/75% special assessment provisions provided in Section 8 of Appendix B of the City Code relative to the development of 6-10 additional lots in the Meadow’s Addition on 3rd St NE, and for the City to cover the estimated $30,000 cost of increasing a portion of the water main to be looped and various ditch and storm water improvements.

He asked for reconsideration and denial.

He also questioned the percentage of Special Assessment in Section 8, and the Section of the City Code, itself.

He also questioned the procedure in coming to the City Council, and asked for a written opinion for the City Attorney.

Mayor Andersen said the plan was to provide a tool for developers, and help solve the housing shortage, and help create new housing starts.

Dean Hafner spoke and agreed with statements made by the Mayor.

The City Council voted 4-1 to approve the request with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition.

 

On the Regular Agenda:

A Public Hearing was held, concerning the special assessment list for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #12-41.

Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the special assessments in the total amount of $2,178,412.10, with the City Share to be $512,185.56, with the balance of $1,666,226.54 to be assessed to benefited properties within the district.

 

Another Public Hearing was held concerning the request to vacate the unvacated alley portion adjacent to Lots 8, 9, that portion of Lot 10 line perpendicular to the east lot line of Lot 32, and all Lots 32 & 33, Block 9, Kelley & Fuller’s 2nd Addition, all to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota.

Following the Public Hearing, the City Council approved the request.

Committee Reports:

The City Council awarded the bid for the as-is direct sale of a 1999 GMC Suburban to Budget Auto Sales & Service in the amount of $1,110.00.

　

Under Ordinances:

Discussion was to be held on a 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.

Mayor Andersen said still at issue was the distance the businesses can be located from residences, churches and schools, along with the right combination of zoning.

Other options under consideration in lieu of a distance limit is fencing, and hours of operation.

At Monday’s meeting, City Attorney Ken Dalsted requested the item be delayed and taken up at this month’s committee meeting, and the item was tabled until then.

 

A Public Hearing was held, concerning an Ordinance to annex the remaining undeveloped land located with the Marjo First Addition and located within the NE1/4, Section 30, T140N, R63W, into the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, ND.

Following the Public Hearing the Council approved the Second Reading.

 

A Second Reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 5.4, Appendix C of the City Code, pertaining to uses permitted in R-3 Districts, was approved.

The change allows unlimited number of units on a lot.

Hearing From The Audience: No one spoke.

Appointments: None were made.  Mayor Andersen suggested that in the future openings be advertised.

 

Mayor and Council Members Report:

Council Member Buchanan said that he and Council Member Kourajian attended a recycling symposium, and heard specifically about successfully recycling efforts in Grand Forks. He suggested the City of Jamestown again look seriously at recycling.   He pointed out that Valley City has a 24/7 recycling program.

Kourajian pointed out that recycling save space in the landfill and agreed that Jamestown needs to address recycling included in the strategic plan.

Mayor Andersen said she attended a workshop in Jamestown attended by 40 individuals. It was hosted by the North Dakota League of Cities outlining open records and meeting laws by the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office, and other items concerning running governmental agencies.

 

Other business:

The City Council approved the request for a gaming site authorization for the Jamestown Hockey Booster Club, Inc., at the Quality Inn & Suites (Executive Room), for February 12, 2014.

As explained by Darrell Hournbuckle of Interstate Engineering, Council Members approved a Change Order to Sellin Brothers, Inc., for construction on Wastewater Lift Station & Force Main Improvement Project, Phase II, Force Main & Gravity Sewer & District for a net increase in the contract price of $5,671.32.

He pointed out that with the sanitary sewer project, the area of 4th Avenue is moving slower than anticipated, due to soil issues, and accepting pavement.

At the lift station replacement in the Jamestown Business Center, the work was slowed by hitting rocks, which has broken some equipment.

 

The City Council accepted the proposal from Energy Services Group for a Guaranteed Savings Project for the Jamestown Civic Center. A portion of the project costs will go to pay toward lower energy costs.

 

The City Council approved entering into a Development Agreement between the City of Jamestown and Anne Carlsen Center, providing for completion of engineering documents required for Anne Carlsen Center Addition.  The new addition is east of Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

 

Council Members approved Resolutions pertaining to Paving, Water & Sewer District, including setting up and establishing the district.  Council Member Buchanan voted in opposition.

It also included having Interstate Engineering, Inc., prepare a report of the general nature, purpose and feasibility, and an estimate of costs for the district. along with preparing plans and specifications for the construction of the district, and accepting and approving the plans and specifications, as prepared by Interstate Engineering, Inc., for the construction of the District.

(Lots located in The Meadows.)

The City Council declared it necessary to construct the district and to direct the City Administrator to publish notice of a public hearing concerning the district.

And to direct the City Administrator to advertise for bids for the construction of the district

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