City Hall 3Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal Committee met Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.  All members were present.

An update was given from City Attorney, Ken Dalsted, regarding a draft agreement which could be considered by the City and an interested group relative to the responsibility and care of a bus shelter. He said based on federal regulations, that heating and restroom requirements do not apply to this type of structure. 

The committee recommends approval of a draft for a shelter at the Eagles parking lot contingent on an agreement with an entity.  Harold Newman indicated that Newman Signs has an easement on the property, wants to keep the billboards at the location. He said the business is willing to work with officials concerning the size and location of the shelter.

Unofficial poll provided below: 

Council Member Kourajian talked about proposals to cover the costs of constructing and maintaining a bus shelter. He said the first step is getting approval of the shelter, and then solicit funds.

Jefferson Bus Lines current schedule is:  

  • Eastbound (to Fargo) leaves at 9:50pm
  • Westbound bus (to Bismarck) departs at 1:45pm.

In other business, the committee considered JSDC development fund requests.

The committee recommends approving $343,000 to provide New Jobs Training funds to Dakota Spirit Ag Energy, with the City Share to be $308,700 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. 90% city funds, 10% county funds.

Another JSDC request recommended for approval was the amount of $11,000, to provide Flex PACE interest buy-down to Buchanan Ag, LLC, with the City Share to be $2,200 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.

 

The committee recommends approval of the Option, to Purchase, of Kal Patel on Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, I-94 Business Park.

The committee recommends approval of the preparation of the First Reading of an Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney that would allow for the issuance of a caterers license to dispense alcoholic beverages in non-public buildings.

Also recommended was the introduction of the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to administration, of the City Code.

The committee recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution confirming the monthly compensation of the Mayor at $1,600.00 and the monthly compensation of City Council Members at $800.00, as approved in the 2014 City General Fund Budget.

Approved recommending the request from Lutheran Social Services Legacy Living to have LSS Property Management Group be listed on the “housing” page of the City of Jamestown website, and in the future added without City Council approval. The City Administrator may bring an item to the Council for consideration.

The committee recommends approving the request from the Stutsman County Relay for Life Committee to place a ribbon around the “World’s Largest Buffalo” for a period of time, with their Committee responsible for the placement and removal of same, with the time frame included, of 30-days.

The committee recommends that the Jamestown Community Foundation is an organization benefiting the City or it’s citizen’s health, safety or general welfare, and to authorize the foundation to serve as fiscal agent for the Jamestown Planting Partner Program.

Recommendations were made for applications for appointment, including:

One Opening—3 year term–Shade Tree Committee

(Applicant–Neil L (Tex) Weatherly)

One Opening—3 year term–James River Library System Board

(Applicants–James J Dunnigan & (Roger James Parsons-for a second term) Mayor Andersen voted in opposition, favoring Dunnigan.

The committee reccomends recognizing the Jamestown Ladies DU Chapter as an other public spirited organization and to authorize the issuance of a Charity Local Permit with the event to take place March 28, 29 & 30, 2014, at the Quality Inn (Banquet Rooms).

Departmental and financial reports were presented.

 

Building, Planning & Zoning Committee business included:

The committee recommends the City Council introduce the First Reading of an Ordinance to change the zoning of Lot 8, Block 3, Buchholtz Fourth Addition, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to P-O-C (Public, Open Development, Conservation)  Across the river from McElroy Park.

The committee recommends the City Council introduce the First Reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of a 4 acre tract of land in the NE ¼ of the SW1/4 of Section 2, Twp. 139N, R64W, from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-1 (Local Commercial). Planned for affordable housing units, just outside of southwest Jamestown.

Recommended for approval is the City Council introduce the First Reading of an ordinance concerning the request for annexation of that tract (located in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 2, Township 139N, Range 64 W, containing 3.99 acres, more or less.)

 

Informational: A Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1430, to change the zoning of Lots 10-14, Tahran’s Addition, is scheduled for the March 6, 2014, City Council meeting.

Civic Center and Promotion Committee:

No items at this time

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

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