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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND FORKS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
CST WEDNESDAY. ….FOR…
…CROOKSTON…EAST GRAND FORKS…
HALSTAD…MOORHEAD…HALLOCK…ROSEAU…WARREN…NEWFOLDEN…
THIEF RIVER FALLS…RED LAKE FALLS…FOSSTON…MAHNOMEN…
DETROIT LAKES…WOLF LAKE…BRECKENRIDGE…FERGUS FALLS…
NEW YORK MILLS…ELBOW LAKE…CAVALIER…GRAFTON…GRAND FORKS…
FINLEY…MAYVILLE…VALLEY CITY…FARGO…LISBON…GWINNER….BOTTINEAU…ROLLA…TOWNER…RUGBY…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CST
WEDNESDAY…FOR….
HARVEY…CARRINGTON…JAMESTOWN…EDGELEY…OAKES
.ARCTIC HIGH PRESSURE DROPS SOUTH INTO NORTH DAKOTA LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT. NORTH WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH OVER EASTERN PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. AREAS FROM
BOTTINEAU AND ROLLA…SOUTH THROUGH RUGBY…HARVEY AND
CARRINGTON…TO JAMESTOWN AND OAKES RECEIVED 1 TO 2 INCHES OF SNOW
ON TUESDAY. THESE AREAS WILL EXPERIENCE VISIBILITIES UNDER
A HALF MILE AT TIMES IN BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW…ESPECIALLY IN
OPEN COUNTRY.
IN ADDITION TO THE BLOWING SNOW…TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO
FALL THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING. WIND CHILLS OF 25 TO 40 BELOW ZERO
ARE EXPECTED IN THE ADVISORY AREA.
EXPECT HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DURING YOUR WEDNESDAY MORNING
COMMUTE. PLAN NOW TO ALLOW FOR EXTRA DRIVING TIME…AND BE SURE
TO CARRY A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT.
THE WORST CONDITIONS WILL BE IN THE MORE PRONE
OPEN AREAS WHERE VISIBILITIES MAY BE NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BLOWING SNOW MEANS THAT VISIBILITIES
WILL BE LIMITED DUE TO STRONG WINDS BLOWING SNOW AROUND. USE
CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING…ESPECIALLY IN OPEN AREAS.
Forecast…
.TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
THROUGH THE NIGHT. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF LIGHT SNOW AFTER
MIDNIGHT. LOWS 10 TO 15 BELOW. WINDY. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO
30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH. LOWEST WIND CHILL READINGS
30 BELOW TO 35 BELOW ZERO AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
HIGHS 5 TO 10 BELOW. WINDY. NORTH WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH. WIND CHILL
READINGS 40 BELOW TO 45 BELOW ZERO.
.WEDNESDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.
BREEZY…COLDER. HIGHS NEAR ZERO. TEMPERATURES FALLING INTO THE
LOWER TEENS BELOW ZERO IN THE AFTERNOON. NORTH WINDS 15 TO
25 MPH. WIND CHILLS AROUND 40 BELOW.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. COLDER. LOWS AROUND 25 BELOW.
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS 5 TO 10 ABOVE. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. PATCHY
BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT
CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS AROUND 15. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 20S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW.
LOWS 5 TO 10 ABOVE.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW. HIGHS
AROUND 15.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 10 BELOW.
HIGHS ZERO TO 5 ABOVE.
…GUSTY WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING
IN THE AREA FROM THE TURTLE MOUNTAINS THROUGH THE JAMES RIVER
VALLEY…AN INCH OR TWO OF FRESH SNOW FELL TUESDAY. THE SNOW WAS
DRY…WITH NOT MUCH WATER CONTENT…AND LOOSE. GUSTY WINDS TO 35
MPH THE REST OF THE DAY TODAY WILL CAUSE REDUCED VISIBILITY IN
BLOWING SNOW. SNOW WILL ALSO DRIFT ACROSS ROADS.
BY DAYBREAK WEDNESDAY…CONDITIONS COULD BE EVEN WORSE AS
TEMPERATURES START FALLING AND WINDS GUST TO 40 MPH…CAUSING WIND
CHILLS TO 40 BELOW ZERO. VISIBILITY…ESPECIALLY IN OPEN
COUNTRY…COULD BE LESS THAN A HALF MILE WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Fire Department was called to the Buffalo City Rotisserie Grille on First Avenue South shortly after 10-a.m., Tuesday.
The firefighters attended to smoke coming for an outdoor smoker in the alley.
Lt. Sheldon Mohr says the fire was contained to the smoker, with no damage to other structures.
No injuries reported.
The cause was not immediately determined.
Five City fire units and 27 firefighters were on the scene for about a half hour.
Jamestown (CSi) – The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planing & Zoning, Civic Center and Promotion Committees met Tuesday afternoon at City Hall. All members were present.
The committee reviewed the City Attorney’s memorandum relative to ADA compliance related to the plan to place a Bus Shelter in the City parking lot on 2nd Avenue SW, south of the former Eagles Club.
Ken Dalsted said, requirements concern space inside and out and requirements for the bus boarding area. He said the interior should be visible by patrols. Council Member Gumke said Jefferson Bus Lines should help with costs. Council Member Kourajian said Jefferson has limited funds to help. The building would be 16 feet wide with solid windows, 8 feet deep with glass doors on the ends. It would face 3rd Street Southwest. He said the building would be supplied with electric heat, and lighted. The building would be handicapped accessible. He said the group responsible for planning the shelter would be responsible for cleanup. The committee recommends a lease agreement for the site, between a specific group and the city. The issue will be forwarded to next month’s meeting.
The committee reviewed the application for Renaissance Zone Tax Incentives for a portion of the Jamestown Rowhomes Limited Partnership project (MetroPlains Development) located on Block 42, Original Addition (401 3rd Street SE), by providing a 5 Year – 100% property tax exemption. Randy Schold of MetroPlains Development said the units are planned as affordable senior citizen housing for independent living, partnering with the Central Valley Health, Legacy Center and Easter Seals for services. Mayor Andersen moved to recommend approval of the application.The motion passed on a 3-2 vote with Council Members Buchanan, and Brubakken v voting in opposition.
The committee recommends approving the establishment of the sales price for 2014 on City owned property acquired by tax deed.
The committee recommends amending the alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow for special permits to dispense alcoholic beverages in non-public buildings, with a catering license draft to come before next month’s committee meeting.
The committee recommends authorizing the purchase of Building Permit and Inspections software and training from Tyler Technologies, in the amount of $14,500, estimated travel expenses of $2,365 and annual maintenance fees of $950.
The committee recommends entering into a supplemental agreement with Prairie Engineering, P.C. for the City Hall Cooling Tower re-bid.
Under Informational: It was noted that a public hearing for a request to vacate a roadway adjacent to Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 3, Block 3, Diamond Acres 2nd Addition, is scheduled for the February 3, 2014, City Council meeting.
Departmental and financial reports.. were presented.
The committee recommends recognizing Friends of Troy as an other public spirited organization and to take action relative to allowing the issuance of a charity local permit with the event to be held at the All-Vet’s Club on February 23, 2014.
Building, Planning & Zoning Committee:
The committee recommends approving a Land Use Plan Amendment for Lots 10-14, Tahran’s Addition.
The committee then approved introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a city Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 10-14, Tahran’s Addition, from R-1 (One-Family Residential District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).
Civic Center & Promotion Committee:
The committee recommends engaging a structural engineer to determine the load bearing capacity of the Civic Center Lobby floor.
Civic Center & Promotion Committee:
The committee approved engaging a structural engineer to determine the load bearing capacity of the Civic Center Lobby floor.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 67, followed by replays.
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday at 5-p.m., at City Hall.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:
A Game of Chance Raffle Permit for Valley City Lion’s Club and VC Baseball Association.
PUBLIC FORUM – No One Spoke
ORDINANCES
Reviewed and approved the first reading of an Ordinance establishing a franchise for BEK Communications.
Approved the first reading of an Ordinance rezoning from B-2 Highway Business to I-1 for property at Metes and Bounds 28-24 and 28-23 (Dietrich).
RESOLUTIONS
Approved a Resolution Designating Depositories and Authorizing Officers to Make Deposits and Withdrawals, in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code.
Approved a Resolution Declaring the Necessity for Paving Improvement District No. 104, for a seal coat and overlay at a cost of $800,000.
Approved a Resolution Declaring the Necessity for Paving Improvement District No. 106, 4th Street Southwest, west to 8th Avenue a mill and overlay at a cost of $280,000
Approved a resolution addendum to Resolution No. 1929 Rates & Fees for Solid Waste Services.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Commission approved a Renaissance Zone application for Robert and Faye Bubach for a 2 year income tax and 2 year property tax exemption (completing previous owners program). (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the Eagles Club to transfer current gaming site from The Ram to City Lights Supper Club until June 30, 2014.
Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for Eagles Club to serve beer and alcohol at the ND Winter Show from March 2nd set up through March 9th.
After discussion, the City Commissioners took no action on the Barnes Rural Water bulk water rates.
City Administrators Report:
David Schelkoph said 944 AMI meters have been installed, and noted the electrical usage load control has receently saved the city a substantial amount of dollars.
CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS
City Police Chief Fred Thompson said interviews are starting for an additional officer.
Commissioner Nielson suggested that all flood protection meetings be held in public.
Mayor Werkhoven said he has contracted the North Dakota congressional delegation reminding then that the Canadian Pacific Railroad, also hauls oil tankers and expressed that the delegation also contact the railroad regarding any safety concerns in the future.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) A Wine & Cheese tasting will be held on Saturday January 25, 2014, with all proceeds benefiting The Arts Center in Jamestown
The Arts Center Board President , John Fugleberg, and Karen Crane, a Board member were guests on Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, saying the event will be at the Arts Center, at 115 2nd St. SW in Jamestown
from 7 – 9 p.m.
Tickets are $30 per person, and are available at The Arts Center and Cork & Barrel. Must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event.
This is the Arts Center’s 4th year hosting a wine and cheese tasting. It’s coordinated by Arts Center Board members and staff with assistance from Scott Anderson of Cork & Barrel. As in past years, it has an international theme with wines from around the world. There will also be premium wines available, which will be sold by the glass. Cases or bottles of wine will be sold with 10% of those sales donated by Scott Anderson of Cork & Barrel to the Arts Center. In addition, there will be several varieties of cheeses.
The mission of the Arts Center is to enrich the Jamestown area community through the arts. Our motto is “Culture Builds Community.”
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Residents who live near the Missouri River in Bismarck have rejected a proposal to fund a flood protection levee.
About 150 residents were asked to decide if they wanted to pay part of the cost of the $1.3 million project over 15 years through a special assessment district.
The proposal failed 54-46 in a mail-in vote by landowners.
The state Legislature had approved $350,000 to pay for some of the levee costs, but that hinged on a favorable outcome of the special assessment district vote.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An oil industry group based in Oklahoma is urging royalty owners in North Dakota to fight a plan that would protect special plots of land from development.
The Tulsa-based Royalty Owners and Producers Education Coalition says North Dakotans’ property rights are being eroded and “royalty checks are at serious risk.”
The group is funded by six oil companies, including one that’s the largest leaseholder of land in western North Dakota.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem last month submitted the proposed list of 18 places for special protection. The so-called special places list includes private and public land, including the Little Missouri River National Grasslands and Lake Sakakawea.
The North Dakota Industrial Commission is slated to review the proposal on Wednesday.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – The military says Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is slated to visit the Minot Air Force Base on Wednesday.
James is the service’s top civilian official and has been on the job for about a month.
James says 34 missile launch officers have been implicated in a cheating scandal and three others have been implicated in a drug probe, the latest missteps by those who maintain and operate the nation’s 450 nuclear missiles.
James has said she will travel to each of the Air Force’s three nuclear missile bases this week on a fact-finding mission to learn more about conditions within the missile launch force and the more senior officers who manage them.
In Sports
Jamestown (CSi) The James River Family “Y” in Jamestown will host the Cabin Fever Youth Basketball Tourneys.
It’s open to youths in grades 3,4,5 & 6.
The Girl’s play Saturday January 25, 2014, the Boy’s Tourney is Saturday February 1, 2014.
Registration on line at
www.jamestowny.org or call Frank at 701-253-4394.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton says he hopes the Minnesota Supreme Court will act quickly on a lawsuit that’s trying to block the state from selling construction bonds for the new Vikings stadium.
Dayton says Tuesday that he sees the whole project at risk if the court doesn’t act quickly. Three Minneapolis residents filed suit just over a week ago claiming that the stadium’s funding plan is unconstitutional.
The lawsuit forced the state to at least temporarily hold off on a bond sale to cover a portion of the $1 billion stadium. Project planners say if money from those bonds is not available soon that it could throw off the project’s timelines and drive up costs.
The high court has not yet indicated when it might rule or call a hearing.
In world and national news…
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – Officials at Purdue University in Indiana say one person has been killed in a shooting at a campus classroom building. Campus police say a suspect is in custody after surrendering outside the Electrical Engineering Building. They say the person appeared to have targeted the victim.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has been sworn in for a second term, saying voters gave him a mandate to stay the course, but also making an appeal for bipartisanship. In his speech, he warned against falling victim to what he called “the attitude of Washington, D.C.” — which he says “puts political wins ahead of policy agreements.” Also sworn in for a second term was Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (gwah-DAHN’-yoh), who’s been drawn into the controversy surrounding Christie. The Democratic mayor of Hoboken says the lieutenant governor warned her that her city would lose out on recovery aid following Superstorm Sandy, if she didn’t support a real estate project involving people with close ties to the governor. The lieutenant governor has denied it.
MONTREUX, Switzerland (AP) – Diplomats in Switzerland are trying to smooth out some last-minute hang-ups in advance of a peace conference on Syria. But they’ve also been playing down expectations for the talks, after building up the importance of the conference for weeks. Neither the Syrian government nor the opposition appears desperate enough for a deal to move away from its entrenched position.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal appeals court has ruled that potential jurors may not be removed from a trial during jury selection solely because of sexual orientation. The court in San Francisco says striking someone from a jury pool because he is gay constitutes discrimination. The ruling came in an antitrust dispute involving two rival drug companies and a popular AIDS drug.
NEW YORK (AP) – Police say the man suspected in the stabbing deaths of his two young daughters and their mother in their New York City home has been captured in Texas. They say the man (Miguel Mejia-Ramos) was tracked down after he turned on his cellphone. The arrest came at a roadblock between Houston and San Antonio. The bodies were found Sunday night in an apartment in Queens.
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