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Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in monthly session Tuesday (Feb 4, 2014) at City Hall.
On the Consent Agenda, Commissioners:
Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in monthly session Tuesday (Feb 4, 2014) at City Hall. Commissioners Nielson, and Pedersen were not present.
On the Consent Agenda, Commissioners:
Approved Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,842,597.32.
Approved Game of Change Raffle Permit for VC Ducks Unlimited.
ORDINANCES
Commissioners voted to approve the Second and final reading of an Ordinance establishing a franchise for BEK Communications.
City Commissioners waived the fee for use of the National Guard Armory for Valley City Youth Baseball Association in February, March and April, this year.
Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance rezoning from B-2 Highway Business to I-1 Light Industrial for property at Metes and Bounds 28-24 and 28-23.
RESOLUTIONS
Public Hearing was held for the replat of Fairhill Addition.
Following the hearing the City Commission approved a Resolution of Necessity for the replat.
Commissioners approved a Resolution to refer to a Professional Land Surveyor of the Fairhill Subdivision.
Approved a Resolution creating Water Main Improvement District No. 96, the areas in Pahase One include near Victory Park, along with in front of the Rec. Center, Main Street in front of Bank Forward. The cost at $1.46 million.
Another Resolution was approved, the engineer’s report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and probable costs for the District.
Approved a Resolution Accepting the Bid and Awarding Contract for Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 49 to Kuechle Underground Inc. in the amount of $957,260.35.
NEW BUSINESS
The City Commission approved a Renaissance Zone application for a 5 year income tax exemption on building improvements and 5 year property tax exemption for Bergan Enterprises LLC and designate it as VC-79. The application is from Pizza Ranch, planning to locate on the west end of town.
Commissioners approve the project plan for the I-94 development, between Barnes Rural Water and the City of Valley City.
City Commissioners then approved the Barnes Rural Water contract. City Administrator David Schelkoph outlined some changes to the draft agreement over three years.
Approved the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) contract for Load Control. Schelkoph said at this point there are 70 load control boxes installed in Valley City.
Approved the MRES contract for AMI Hardware and Software support. Schelkoph said the agreement completes the support structure. It includes an annual savings of 40% through Cooper Power, with updates in computer software and hardware.
Discussion was held led by Commissioner Luke concerning grant submission protocol. She suggested a Commissioner take the lead in initiating a grant writing, after taking the issue to the City Commission for approval, and become the project administrator. A motion to that effect was made by Commissioner Luke, and approved by the City Commission.
City Administrator David Schelkoph’s report:
He said 1,200 AMI meters have been installed.
He said he’s received complementary calls on recent snow removal efforts by city crews in Valley City.
City Administrator David Schelkoph’s report:
He said 1,200 AMI meters have been installed.
He said he’s received complementary calls on recent snow removal efforts, by city crews in Valley City.
He was recently asked to serve on the Missouri River Energy Services Board of Directors.
City Updates & Commissioner Reports:
City Fire Chief Gary Retterath said nine fire fighter recruits are in training, and will begin riding the fire trucks.He reminded residents to be careful with space heaters, and disposal of hot ashes, and the CO detectors and smoke detectors should be in working condition.
City Police Chief Fred Thompson said more officer interviews will be conducted for new officers, and added that construction at the police department is nearing completion.
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.
Jamestown (CSi) The Buffalo City Tourism Foundation is continuing with its rebranding efforts.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said, the community survey is being reviewed, with the results to be released in the next few weeks.
He said highlights of the results include respondents indicating the value of the buffalo herd, and World’s Largest Buffalo as Jamestown tourist attractions, along with the Frontier Village, the National Buffalo Museum, and White Cloud.
However, he added that the community is looking at other tourism possibilities including promoting the Jamestown area with an outdoor activities theme.
Red Plum Media in Jamestown is working with a tourism sub-committee on the survey and reviewing the result, for further planning and rebranding efforts.
Jamestown (CSi) Giving Hearts Day is set all day Thursday February 13, 2014.
The 24 hour fundraising event, is a one-day opportunity to multiply the benefits of your gift, to Jamestown organizations. They include: The American Heart Association, The Anne Carlsen Center, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, and the Jamestown Arts Center.
Online contributions of a minimum of $10, made that day, will be matched up to $4,000 by the Dakota Medical Foundation. An exception is made for gifts of $5,000 or greater, allowing donors to provide the sizeable checks directly to the charity on Giving Hearts Day.
While Giving Hearts Day is still regional, donations come from across the United States.
Each donation is tax-deductible and enables an e-card to be sent to a friend or family member to let them know a donation has been made in their honor.
Donate at
Jamestown (CSi) The 2nd Annual “Heart Redneck Triathlon,” will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014, from 1-4-p.m., at “The Buff,” in Jamestown.
Rayette Brown of Jamestown started the event and activities a year ago, in an effort to support those with heart disease
She said while a portion of the proceeds raised goes toward heart education, most of the dollars stay in the Jamestown community, through the Women’s Heart program, going on a one-time basis to those in need of paying for gasoline for medical trips outside of Jamestown, and for other travel related expenses such as lodging for over-night stays.
She adds that this year, in addition to last year’s events of bowling, pool and darts, new, fun, events will include: “Crazy Bowling,” a toliet paper hiking contest, “canoeing” using plungers to propel the canoe, and a “Washer Toss.”
In addition University of Jamestown nursing students will instruct “Hands Only, CPR.”
Pre-register by calling Rayette Brown at 701-320-2023, or E-Mail her
Options include a three-person team, or individuals.
The cost remains at $45 per team, and $15 per person.
Jamestown (CSi) Prairie Paws Rescue is still selling sponsorships for $100 for the “Raise the Woof Comedy Tour” The sponsor will also get two tickets to the show.
The comedy tour is set for 8 pm February 28, 2014, at the Gladstone Inn & Suites at Shady’s, in Jamestown.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m., for those 21 years of age, and older.
The comedy show only performs for shelter fundraising.
President and Co-Founder of Prairie Paws Rescue Kaye John says Prairie Paws is raising money for a used vehicle to transport animals and equipment.
She says the vehicle is essential to animal rescues which is used it to get equipment and animals to meet and greet events, transporting animals to vet appointments, and picking up dogs from area pounds on death row to get them either to Prairie Paws or to other reliable havens.
She adds, the old van is a hazard to volunteers and pets as there is no heat, electrical doesn’t work with no ability to adjust seats, dome lights and most important no headlights for night time travel.
Kaye also notes that CMA,ACM and Grammy Award winner and Country Artist Miranda Lambert’s MUTT NATION FOUNDATION…has donated $3000 to Prairie Paws to help of defray the cost. Lambert is a friend of Kaye John.
Prairie Paws has monthly Meet and Greet events at Jamestown Tractor Supply company the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm. She adds, the events have been a great way for people to come out and visit the pets.
Prairie Paws Rescue will also be at the Winter Wheels car show on Saturday, February 8, 2014, from 10am-3pm with some of the pets and to sell tickets for Raise The Woof.
Right now Prairie Paws has 32 pets in their foster home based rescue.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – A Williston man facing numerous charges in an alleged rampage at a Home of Economy store could enter pleas soon.
Court documents show Richard Colvin faces a hearing Monday on felony charges of robbery, aggravated assault and drug paraphernalia possession, along with misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief, theft of property and simple assault. The documents don’t list an attorney for him.
Authorities allege Colvin on Jan. 26 assaulted several store employees after being confronted about taking theft detection devices off merchandise. Police say one worker suffered a cut arm when shoved into a pane of glass, and another suffered knife scrapes to his face.
Damage to the store is estimated at $1,550.
Police also allege Colvin tried to hide drug syringes in a patrol car.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – TransCanada Corp. says it has a waiting list of U.S. oil shippers who want to use an onramp to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Canadian company announced three years ago that it secured contracts to move crude from the oilfields of North Dakota and Montana. The proposed $140 million Bakken Marketlink pipeline would meet with the Keystone XL in eastern Montana.
TransCanada says oil producers in North Dakota and Montana have turned to trains while the Keystone XL has been debated. The company says the domestic oil shippers still have contracts and are committed to moving their product by pipeline.
The proposed Keystone XL cleared a big hurdle last week when the State Department raised no major environmental objections to its construction.
In world and national news…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The new health care law is going to cause several million people to reduce their hours on the job, or to leave the workforce entirely. That’s the prediction of the Congressional Budget Office, which says it will be the result of incentives that were built into the law. The agency says it will translate into job losses equal to 2.3 million full-time jobs within seven years — in large part because people would try to keep their income low to stay eligible for federal health care subsidies or Medicaid.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says he has $750 million in commitments from U.S. companies to start wiring more classrooms with high-speed Internet. Apple is pledging $100 million in iPads, computers and other tools. AT&T and Sprint are contributing free Internet service through their wireless networks.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A winter storm is hitting parts of Kansas and Missouri, closing schools and making road conditions dangerous. Forecasters are expecting eight inches or more across northern Missouri. As much as a foot is expected in the Kansas state capital of Topeka.
ARVADA, Colo. (AP) – Police say a man who held a 13-year-old boy hostage for nearly 18 hours in suburban Denver has been fatally shot by police. The unidentified suspect was shot after he went to the front door to retrieve items left by police negotiators. SWAT officers immediately rescued the boy.
PETERSBURG, Ky. (AP) – TV’s “Science Guy,” Bill Nye, will be taking the stage Tuesday night in Kentucky to defend evolution at a museum that presents the history of the world through biblical stories. He and Ken Ham, the founder of the Creation Museum, are debating the question, “How did we get here.” Some scientists are critical of Nye for agreeing to debate the head of a Christian ministry that is dismissive of evolution.
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