Jamestown – Present: Heinrich, Buchanan, Kamlitz, Schloegel (via Teams), Steele, Ryan, Hellekson, Blackmore, Edinger,
Michel, Reuther, Stroh and Sveum.

FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE, February 20, 2024, 4:00 PM
Chair Heinrich convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Library Director Joe Rector presented the James River Valley Library System annual report.
Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn in the Ball Room on April 20, 2024. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Buchanan moved to recommend the City Council approve using funds from the Municipal Infrastructure Fund for the local share of the 12th Avenue project #23-42. Seconded by Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from the JSDC for 2024 South Central Dakota Regional Council Dues from Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $36,458.00, with the City Share to be $22,968.54 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.
Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve option #2 in the amount of $6,013 for the purchase of equipment to facilitate the city web site transition. Seconded by Buchanan. City Administrator Hellekson provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the street closings and/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for the St. Patrick’s Day event, Running of the Green, on March 16, 2024, for the following: All Vets Club; Progress Enterprises, Inc. d.b.a. Buffalo Lanes; Corner Bar; Jamestown Country Club d.b.a. Elks Lodge; Middles LLC d.b.a. Fred’s Den; Frontier Fort Bar & Grill; Jonny B’s Brickhouse; Knights of Columbus; Blazer, Inc. d.b.a. Shady’s; and The Wooly. Seconded by Buchanan. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the 2024 Farm Lease Agreement with Ben Busch for the 2024 crop year and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the agreement. Seconded by Buchanan. City Attorney Ryan provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting March 4, 2024, to establish a committee of five to seven non-elected members approved by the City and the County for the purpose of reviewing the MOA between Stutsman County and the City of Jamestown on the Joint Provision of Library Services and making recommendations to the City and County regarding terms of the MOA. Seconded by Steele. Pam Phillips, President of the James River Valley Library System Board, provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

INFORMATIONAL: The appointment applications for the Pension Committee will be considered at the
March 4, 2024, City Council meeting.
Chair Heinrich adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE
Chair Kamlitz convened and adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. as there were no items for discussion.
CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Chair Schloegel convened the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Heinrich moved to recommend potential options be presented for further consideration at the March 21, 2024, Committee meeting regarding the railroad caboose located at the Frontier Village. Seconded by Kamlitz. Jack and Kari Bowman, Jamestown campground owners, and Jamestown Tourism Executive Director Emily Bivens provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Chair Schloegel adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m.
Sarah Hellekson, City Administrator

City Council meeting of February 22nd

Present: Steele, Heinrich, Schloegel, Ryan, Hellekson, Blackmore, Dillman, Edinger, Laber, Michel, O’Neill, Reuther,
Rowell, Stroh, and Sveum. Absent: Buchanan and Kamlitz.
POLICE & FIRE COMMITTEE
Mayor Heinrich convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Fire Chief Reuther provided a department update.
Police Chief Edinger provided a department update.
Mayor Heinrich adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Chair Steele convened the meeting at 4:08 p.m.
Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Phase II of the 96” Storm Sewer Replacement Project, Phase II and authorize the advertisement for bids. Seconded by Heinrich. Senior Engineer Hournbuckle from Interstate Engineering provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Heinrich moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from Jamestown Tourism to designate Third Avenue SE from First Street to Tenth Street as Historic Third Avenue S.E. Seconded by Schloegel. Visitor Experience Manager Allison Limke provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.
Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the list of the plans and specifications for the inert landfill and authorize the advertisement for bids. Seconded by Heinrich. Senior Engineer Hournbuckle from Interstate Engineering provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Heinrich moved to recommend the City Council approve the Cost Participation, Construction, and
Maintenance Agreement with the NDDOT on Jamestown Pedestrian Bridge Replacement at Nickeus, Klaus, and McElroy Parks Project No. TAU-2-987(045) PCN 23913, NDDOT Contract # 38240111, and
authorizing the City Auditor, City Attorney and Mayor to sign the agreement and the NDDOT authorization. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting March 4, 2024, to
approve the following for 2024 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District #24-41:
a. To approve plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of the district.
b. To authorize the advertisement for bids for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and
Reconstruction District #24-41. Seconded by Heinrich. Public Works Director Michel provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the 2024 City of Jamestown Standard
Specifications as prepared by the Engineering Department. Seconded by Heinrich. Public Works Director
Michel provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Heinrich moved to recommend the City Council approve the Change Order No. 2 for consideration to
Advantage Electric for Fire Department Engine Generator (EC22-04-042) for a net change of $0.00.
Seconded by Schloegel. City Engineer Dillman provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Heinrich moved to forward, without recommendation, to the City Council meeting March 4, 2024, to
approve the advertisement for bids for the purchase of One (1) Front End Loader, Street Department to be ordered in 2024 as budgeted. Seconded by Schloegel. Public Works Director Michel provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the quote from RM Stoudt to replace the 2010 Ford F-150 for the Sewer Department to be ordered in 2024 as budgeted. Seconded by Heinrich. Public Works Director Michel provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Schloegel moved to recommend the City Council approve the purchase of the compost turner and tractor from the Soil Conservation District for the Solid Waste Department as budgeted in 2024. Seconded by Heinrich. Public Works Director Michel and Sanitation Foreman O’Neill provided information. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

Heinrich moved to recommend the City Council approve the following pertaining to Phase II 96” Storm
Sewer Replacement in SW Jamestown, North Dakota:
a. To create the district.
b. To direct the preparation of a preliminary engineering report concerning the district.
Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.

City Engineer Dillman reviewed the project updates.
Chair Steele adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Sarah Hellekson, City Administrator

Special Meeting of City Council of February 22nd

The special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinrich at 4:41 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
Roll Call showed the following members present: Mayor Heinrich, Council Members Schloegel, Steele, City Attorney Ryan, and City Administrator Hellekson. Absent: Buchanan and Kamlitz. Council Member Steele moved a resolution to authorize filing of an application with the US Department of Agriculture- Rural Development for a grant under their Disaster Water Grants Program for Phase II 96” Storm
Sewer Replacement project in SW Jamestown and authorize the City Administrator to execute all documents, accept the grant offer and receive payments of grant funds on behalf of the City. Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. Roll Call No. 1: 3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Carried.

Council Member Schloegel moved a resolution to approve the following pertaining to Phase II 96” Storm Sewer Replacement in SW Jamestown, North Dakota:
a. To create the district.
b. To direct the preparation of a preliminary engineering report concerning the district.
Seconded by Council Member Steele. Roll Call No. 2: 3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Carried.

Council Member Steele moved to adjourn at 4:43 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried.
ATTEST: APPROVED:SARAH HELLEKSON, City Administrator DWAINE HEINRICH, Mayor