City Hall 3Jamestown (CSi) Following the Special Session, of the Jamestown City Council the City Council committees met. All members were present.

 With Police Committee business:

The committee recommends approving the request from Police Chief Edinger for funds for municipal warrant extradition.

Public Works Committee:

The committee discussed a Construction Box Rental Deposit Fees at the Baling Facility – Sanitation Department.  The committee recommends approving of the fees.

The committee recommends the purchase of mower for the Wastewater Treatment Facility, in the amount of $11,000 from Central Sales Inc. of Jamestown.

The committee discussed utility claims from Sellin Brothers, Inc., which claims unknown utilities purportedly not outlined by the utilities were encountered when performing work on the new lift station at the Jamestown Business Center parking lot. Sellin asked for monetary compensation for additional work.

City Attorney Ken Dalsted recommends paying the claims, and discuss the issue with utilities involved.

The committee recommends honoring the Sellin Brothers claims, of $65,000.

 

A request from Two Rivers Broadcasting concerning placing an antenna on the Southwest water tower, near Mill Hill was recommended for approval.

 

The committee discussed the Opinion of Probable Cost – McElroy Subdivision Development – Phase II. ..southwest of the fairgounds.

The committee recommends to allow the probable cost and proceed with the development.

Discussion the concerned dust control along 3rd St SE the road to the landfill.

At a recent Bloom Township meeting, residents in the area expressed concerns of dust and conditions of the road in general, in the area of the proposed expansion of the landfill.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs says new graveling of the road by the county is proposed, adding that any dust control after, would cost the city about $5,000 to $7,000 annually.

The committee recommends proceeding with a negotiated agreement with Bloom Township.

The committee recommends approving the Street Department bid award for a New 4 CY 4WD Loader to Titan Machinery.

Discussion then concerned eliminating parking on north side of 3rd St SW, west of 4th  Ave due to the narrow roadway and expected increase of residential traffic in this area, due to a housing development. The committee recommends approving the restriction as requested.

An easement documentation was reviewed from GRE relating to water connection at the Cavendish tower location. The items was moved to the June 2nd City Council agenda without recommendation, pending further review.

 

Two Change orders and discussion of status on Fire Hall roofing project, was held due to issues encountered during the project. The committee recommends approving the change orders.

Informational:

ND-SWC monitoring well is being drilled on City property near the baling facility site.

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