Jamestown City Council 2014Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

On the Consent Agenda….

Council Member Buchanan asked that Item “A”  be discussed, a Resolution to approve the request from the JSDC for up to $50,000 to replace the elevator in the Center for Economic Development building, with the City Share to be $45,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. He asked if the other $5,000 is coming from the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce. JSDC CEO Connie Ova indicated the Chamber will be 15% of the cost, the percentage of the building they own.

Regular Agenda:

Resolutions :

Commttee Reports were presented

Ordinances:

FIRST READING:

Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact an Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lot 1, Block 61, Klaus Second Addition, (503 2nd Ave SW) from R-2-A (One to Six Family Residential District) to C-2 (General Commercial District).

　

A PUBLIC HEARING was held Concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact as Ordinance by amending the District Map to change the zoning of Lots 17, 18 & 19 Plus N ½ Vacated Alley, Block 7, Mill Hill Second Addition, from M-1 (Limited Industrial and Manufacturing District) to C-1 (Local Commercial District).  The area located behind the former Titan Machinery building, near Newman Signs.  The action clears the way for the construction of townhouses and duplexes.

Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the SECOND READING: of the Ordinance.

Hearing from the Audience: No one spoke

Appointments: None on the agenda.

 

Mayor and Council Member Report:

Council Member Kouajian asked if the American Legion could use City Hall for its Oratorical Contest, which was okayed.

He also gave a report on the Dazzle Parade, and Christmas tree lighting at the Civic Center, and the after parade party. He said about 250 people attended the party.

He thanked those who constructed and entered floats.

He pointed out that BNSF will no longer hold trains across First Avenue, starting next year during parades.

Council Member Buchanan thanked the police officers who assisted with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, at Concordia Lutheran Church.

Other Business:

The City Council considered the request from Butler Machinery (dba MidStatesVRS) to install a GPS Receiver on the Jamestown Water Treatment Plant.

A representative from Titan Machinery spoke and asked how the system will work.

A Butler representative said the system will be accessible to the public by subscription, and will support Titan and John Deere usage.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said a written agreement will be needed and recommended delaying any action, until questions are answered, including fees, maintenance and any liability issues.

The City Council concurred to ask that the City Attorney review issues contained in an agreement, including fees, and a possible exchange of rental for a subscription before formal approval occurs.

 

Approved a Payment to Joseph P. Larrivee, Architects, P.C., for engineering services on Jamestown Fire Station Re-roofing Project, in the amount of $4,075.34.

Approved  the request from the North Dakota Buffalo Foundation for a gaming site authorization at Middles LLC (113 1st Ave South), for the period ending June 30, 2015.

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