Jamestown, ND (CSi) Monday, May 15, a special City Council Meeting was held to approve an emergency declaration to repair or replace the 96″ storm water system on the south side of 25th street SW, located in the parking lots of Taco John’s and Applebee’s.

The council approved the repairing or replacing the system.

Normally an emergency declaration is good for seven days, but due to the length of repairs, it is anticipated to take longer, the emergency declaration is open until the storm water system is repaired.

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With the recent rains, a large sink hole has expanded in the parking lot between the new Taco John’s and Apple Bees.

Tyler Michel, Public Works Director reports the sinkhole was reported Thursday morning. It was caused by a 96 inch storm sewer pipe that failed as it was flowing a large amount of water through it.

The City Council is meeting early next week to determine the next steps in the repair. Timeline for repair depends on securing the material to repair and a contractor to do the work. 

People should stay outside of the closed off areas is the best information for the public.