cityhallJinsideJamestown (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  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).  Plans are to convert the former Temple Baptist Church building into office space.

The committee held a discussion with Planning Commission Chairman, Dave Hillerud, concerning specific responsibilities, and tasks taken on.  Also discussed was Southwest Jamestown development, and storm water and utility concerns, as devlopment continues in the corridor.

Civic Center & Promotion Committee:

The committee approved sending out Requests For Proposals to obtain a structural analysis of the Civic Center. The load bearing capacities of the building’s floors, and roof/ceiling suspensions, would be calculated, and compared with the building code.  Heavy items such as vehicles have been placed on the lobby floor in the past.  Load capacities of the conconcourse floors would be  a part of the analysis.

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