Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Public Works, Police & Fire, Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall.  All members were present. Extensive discussion was heard concerning the painting scheme and a proposal for an additional $44,300 (& additional 30 days) for painting completion on the new Southwest Water Tower.    See related story: Water Tower Painting Poll:  What Do You Think?

  • From corner Hwy 281 & 34 St .37 mile From corner Hwy 281 & 34 St .37 mile
  • View of water tower from Cherry Berry .40 mile View of water tower from Cherry Berry .40 mile
  • View of water tower from Perkins, 25th St SW & Hwy 281 .54 mile View of water tower from Perkins, 25th St SW & Hwy 281 .54 mile
  • View of water tower from Buffalo Mall parking lot .75 mile View of water tower from Buffalo Mall parking lot .75 mile
  • View of water tower from Walmart parking lot .75 mile View of water tower from Walmart parking lot .75 mile
  • View of orange tower from Feton Park .54 mile View of orange tower from Feton Park .54 mile
  • View of Cavendish tower .37 mile View of Cavendish tower .37 mile
  • Photoshop of a blue tower with word Jamestown in white at .37 mile Photoshop of a blue tower with word Jamestown in white at .37 mile .37 mile is distance watertower is from I-94 at closest point.
     

Picture Feb 21, 2014 for reference.  Watertower is:  .37 mile south of I94 and also .37 mile  east of Hwy 281, east of Infinity

The committee had approved a one color base paint with a multicolored JSDC logo. Council Member Brubakken said the individuals he’s talked with favor keeping the simple paint scheme and forego the additional dollars.

Jim Boyd favors saving the additional dollars, and invest it in a marketing position for the City of Jamestown.

From the Audience, Richard Klose presented the committee with a proposal to paint the tower, that he said will become a landmark, and tourist attraction, that will be painted 360 degrees on the tower. The committee looked at a hot air balloon design.

Mayor Andersen said the criteria for the proposed blue paint design is for a progressive, modern design, recognized from a distance, and has the name “Jamestown, North Dakota,” which she favors facing Highway 281 and the Business Park.

Council Member Gumke suggested a royal blue tower, with a JHS Blue Jay logo.

Council Member Kourajian recommends the hot air balloon design.

Council Member Buchanan moved to have the tower painted a basic blue with “Jamestown” or Blue Jay logo painted on it a save the $44,300. The base bid was $25,000.

The committee recommends 4-1 to accept the basic scheme with Mayor Andersen in opposition. She note the topic will come back for discussion at the March 3rd City Council meeting.

The committee recommended approval of the 2014 City of Jamestown Standard Specifications (copies available in the Engineering Department).

The committee considered Sellin Brothers Claims relating to Otter Tail Power Co lines and Century Link Lines relative to the Sanitary Sewer Lift Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Mains Project.  City Attorney Ken Dalsted recommends Sellin go back to the utilities.The committee recommends forwarding the item to the March City Council meeting without recommendations as the city has not heard from the legal counsel involved.

The committee recommends approving an operator position for the Water Treatment Plant and for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. City Engineer, Reed Schwartzkopf said the plant improvements are underway.  The committee recommends approving advertising for both positions.

The committee recommends bidding the replacement of a Roll-off Truck for the Sanitation Department.

The committee recommends the purchase request for a 20’ flatbed trailer for the Street Department.

The committee discussed the extension request from Swanberg Construction on the lift station project.

Lift station number 14 to extend to July 15, 2014, lift station number 9 at the Business Center parking lot and 10 near the tennis courts to start April 1st.

Lift station number 13th start up depends on number 9 being on line.

The original completion date was February 1st this year.

Swanberg has had a problem in getting materials from their material suppliers, or utility supplier.

The committee recommends unanimously, denying the extension request, and assess liquidated damages at the project closeout.

Informational:

Intersection Improvements – US HWY 52 Bypass – Stutsman County, Project No. SHE2-052(039)915, PCN 20352

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