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

Consent Agenda Items considered separately included:

　

Council Member Buchanan asked that item “D” be discussed separately, a Resolution to direct the City Attorney to review State statutes relative to joint powers agreements and

special assessment districts within townships and to direct the City Administrator to prepare a report regarding potential funding opportunities in order to provide for a Storm Water Master Plan Study in the immediate vicinity of the City of Jamestown.

He asked for a clarificaiton.

City Attorney Ken Dalsted said by adopting the Resolution the City Council was not taking action on specific items.

On the Regular Agenda:

Resolutions:

A public Hearing was held, concerning the request to vacate 13th Avenue NE from 4th Street NE to 5th Street NE, adjacent to Block 1, Solien & Denault Hi-Acres Addition, and Lots 1 & 2, Meadowlark Addition, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, near the 7th Day Adventist Church. A supportive letter was received by the city from the Church. Subject to the reservation of easement rights.

Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved the request.

 

Another Public Hearing was held, concerning the request to vacate 11th Avenue NE/1400 Block, adjacent to Lot 6, Block 4, Leapaldt Addition, Replat of Block 4; Part of Lots 7 & 8 Less N.102.5’ of W.233’ & S.72.75’ of N.175.25’ of W.200’, Replat of Lots 7 & 8, Block 4, Leapaldt Addition, Replat of Block 4; and Lot 1, Block 1, Leapaldt 2nd Addition, to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota. Adjacent to the Jehovah’s Witness Church. Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said he and Police Chief Edinger have indicated adequate access will be available.

Council Member Buchanan suggested a provision that includes reserving the rights of easements. Mayor Andersen said she does not favor most vacations.

Following the Public Hearing the City Council voted to table the item until next month.

The City Council moved the request from Newman Signs to lease space for two (2) sign structures on Outlots A & B, Menards Addition, to this month’s committee meeting.

The Council Members discussed entering into a CORS Host Agreement with Butler Machinery Company d/b/a MidStates VRS to attach a CORS Station at the Water Treatment Plant,

for GPS equipment. City Attorney Dalsted said has been reviewing the agreement, indicating more work needs to be done on the agreement.

The Council moved the item to the January committee meeting.

The Council moved a revised Catering Agreement for Alcohol Beverage Sales at the Jamestown Civic Center to include a revision of the fees, to the next committee meeting. Dalsted indicated a separate alcohol and catering agreement be included in revisions.

The City Council approved payment of Invoice No. 120814, to Joseph P. Larrivee, Architects, P.C., for work related to the water damage at the Fire Hall, in the amount of $1,908.00.

Ordinances:

A Public Hearing was held, concerning an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329 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 Second Reading of an Ordinance was approved to amend with Mayor Andersen voting in opposition.

Hearing From The Audience:

Nellie Degen a liason of the North Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, James River Valley Chapter presented a letter to the Council, she offered her assistance and support in setting up goals and objectives.

Ms. Degen appeared on the January City Matters Program on CSi Cable 10 THE REPLAY CHANNEL with more information.

　

Appointments:

The City Council approved appointing Harvey Schuh to serve as a member of the Board of Adjustment for a three (3) year term to expire January 2018.

Appointed Trent Hillerud to serve as a member of the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three (3) year term to expire November 2017.

Appointed Calvin Dupree to serve as a city representative member of the Law Enforcement Center Governing Board for a four (4) year term to expire December 2018.

Appointed Trent Sletto to serve as a member of the Regional Airport Authority for a five (5) year term to expire December 2019.

Mayor and Council Member Reports: No one spoke.

 

Other Business:

Consider approval of the sale of the current portable basketball floor and backstops to Tom Tracy in the amount of $18,000.00 ($12,000 floor and $6,000 backstops). The trade-in value was estimated at $10,000.

Mayor Andersen moved to place the item on the next committee meeting agenda.

Approved the NDDOT Project Submittal List, as prepared by the City Engineer, for FY 2015-2020, with the condition that the Council can choose to amend the Approved Project List after submittal and approval of the City’s Land Use and Transportation Plan, tentatively scheduled for March/April of 2015.

The City Council discussed rejecting the bid for Storm Drain Cleaning, as the bidder did not supply adequate information and was out of price range. A representative of Schebenske Inc., requested their proposal be considered. The work would be on a trial basis on a section of drain, and if the work was not adequate, no charge would be made.

City Attorney Dalsted said the project would need to be re-bid, if the current bids are rejected.

The City Council voted to reject the bid which failed.

The Council then accepted the bid of Scherbenske’s, to perform the work.

An application from KSS63 LLC Cherry Berry’s restaurant for an On Sale Beer, Wine, and Sparkling Wine license at 2403 Highway 281 South for the period December 31, 2015 was approved.

Council Member Buchanan voted in opposition.

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