Wayne Byers Show – Evening – Nov 19

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Valley City, ND (KCSi- T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Nov 19, 2012) at City Hall. All members were present.

 

Mayor Werkhoven read a proclamation concerning small businesses, proclaming Saturday November 24, 2012, as Small Business Day.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda Items include:

 

　

 

A New Master Heating license for Grotberg Electric Inc. dba Triton Mechanical.

 

　

 

Public Forum: No one spoke.

 

 

 

Resolutions

 

Approved an engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 101, in the Southwest quadrant of Valley City, at a cost of $760,000. A public hearing will be held in mid-December.

 

　

 

Approved a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 102 for a Street Reconstruction on 9th Street NE and 12th Street NE.

 

A public information meeting will be held in January.

 

　

 

Approved a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 103 for New Street Construction in Prairie View Addition, 10th St NW – Hyland Park Addition

 

Drainage issue will be examined in the area.

 

An informational meeting will be held in early December.

 

 

New Business:

 

A Presentation was given from URS.

 

Commissioner Luke explained that URS is an international engineering firm, with the representatives at the meeting explaining the issues of flooding and erosion on the Sheyenne River.

 

A comprehensive river study in Valley City was performed.

 

From the study a prioritization of river bank erosion solutions will be made.

 

A comprehensive stabilization/restoration plan will be developed, using “bio-engineering,” including, using live plants, to prevent future river bank erosion.

 

Cost effective processes are being looked at to work together in bank stabilization.

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is also working on a Flood Risk Feasibility study.

 

URS will make additional studies of the river bank, through Valley City, and prioritizing areas and identifying the plan to be used.

 

The study will include four phases.

 

The cost will be determined based on variables.

 

Sharon Buhr gave a presentation of Sidewalk, Walking and Health, with the On the Move Program, in Valley City.

 

The ACHIEVE program was outlined concerning health lifestyles, and programs.

 

Ms.Buhr pointed out that sidewalks are not as common, taking away a source of walking and riding bikes.

 

The number of students riding bikes to school is half of that from the late 1960’s when the figure was 48%.

 

She pointed out that a survey indicated where Valley City Residents would like to see sidewalks installed, such as the ball diamond, and Winter Show Drive.

 

It was suggested a city Ordinance be developed concerning the location of sidewalks.

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out the costs of new sidewalks, and the citizens paying for it.

Ms. Buhr responded by pointing out the costs of health care to individuals out of shape from the lack of excercise that sidewalks can provide.

The City Commission approved selling three City owned residential lots located at 5th Ave NE & 12th Street; 423 7th Ave NE; Countryside 2nd Addition.

City Administrator Schelkoph said the cost will be the assessed value.

The City Commissioners evaluated bids for Sweeper for the Street Department. City Administrator Schelkoph pointed out the bids from companies in Minnesota and California.

The City Commissioners voted to award the bid for an Elgin unit, in the amount of $175,533.

 

The City Commission then considered Police escort for Funeral Processions.

Commissioner Nielson asked for a review with Police Chief Fred Thompson.

The Chief said he favors a plan that reduces liability, in lieu of eliminating the escorts.

City Attorney Russell Myhre said the liability for negligence can not be waived under the law.

 

Commissioner Mary Lee Nielson said funeral processions are becoming less, in recent times.

She made a motion to require police escorts for funeral processions.

The motion passed on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Werkhoven in opposition.

 

Commissioner Nielson asked City Commissioners to considered redirecting $95,000 from the 2013 Budgeted Law Enforcement Center’s Evidence Vault to Small Projects. Chief Thompson said an evidence vault needs to be built.

Commissioner Pedersen moved to approve, which failed, ona 3-2 vote, with Commisioners Nielson and pederson voting to approve.

Received and approved Valley City Canvassing Board Report on the General Election Held on November 6, 2012.

The City Commission approved an Economic Development request for funding in the amount of $665,000 for I-94 Regional Development Corridor land purchase.

The auditorium proposals were reviewed, and the City Commission set a minimum bid and timetable for a possible auction.

City Administrator Schelkoph outlined and recommended a repurposing plan proposed by a developer, Berkle Properties, for the facility.

The City Commission voted 3-2 to approve the Berkle proposal, concerning 50% of the appraised value, or $35,000, and with the approval of the State Historical Society. Commissioners Luke and Nielson voted in opposition.

 

Commissioner Luke discussed the upcoming Devils Lake Advisory Commission meeting.

 

Ordinances:

 

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance amending, abating and reenacting Article I, Chapter 26, Taxation, a City Sales, Use and Gross Receipts tax under the Home Rule Charter of the City of Valley City for an Additional 10 Years.

City Auditor Richter noted voters approved the extension on November 6, 2012.

 

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report:

The city will work with those deliquent in paying utility bills.

He gave an update on home buyouts.

80 % of the flood buyout properties have been taken down.

The city will work with those deliquent in paying utility bills.

He gave an update on home buyouts.

City Attorney Myhre said the city is prosecuting those in violation of the animal Ordinance.  He added amendments will be coming in the future.

City Auditor Avis Richeter said the city has received a “clean audit report.”

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68.

 

Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The North Dakota Aeronautic Commission reports, the over-all state boardings are up over 19% from this time last year.

Jamestown boardings in October 2012 were 261, compared to 525 in October of 2011.

That’s compared to a usually slow September 2012 number of 171.

Fargo continued to board the most passengers, and Minot increased 53%.

Williston had its largest October on record. United and Delta began offering service to Williston in November, providing travelers with four airlines to choose from.

With Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo also adding service to Denver, numbers will be increasing even more.

Joshua Simmers, Aviation Projects Manager, said, “North Dakota breaks a record every month. We’re not aware of any other place in the nation experiencing significant growth in aviation – certainly not at this capacity.”

The most significant demand is in the western portion of the state, but the growth is state-wide as Fargo and Grand Forks also experience significant increases.

 

Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — On Thanksgiving Day, the 22^nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is at Concordia Lutheran Church, at 502 First Avenue, North in Jamestown.

On Monday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Amy Neustel said the dinner will be served from 11-a.m. to 1-p.m., in the church basement. (handicapped accessible.)

She said the meal was started several years ago by the late Fritz Buegle, when he owned the Pantry Cafe.

When he retired he asked Concordia Lutheran Church to take over the meal which they have.

Last year a record 637 meals were served, either at the church, or home-delivered.

Drivers will be available to deliver meals or give rides to the church for services and the meal.

The church service starts at 10-a.m.

Those wishing a ride or a delivered meal should call the church at 252-2819.

The meal is free to anyone.

On the menu is turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes gravy, corn, and dessert.

This year, twentyfour 22 pound turkeys will be prepared.

Music will also be playing for those enjoying the meal.

Those wishing to help with cleanup, that will start at 1:30-p.m.

 

 NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP) – An FBI spokesman says authorities do not
believe there is any threat to the public in the wake of the
shooting deaths of a woman and her three grandchildren in the Fort
Berthold Reservation community of New Town on Sunday.

     Kyle Loven (LOH-vuhn) won’t say whether a suspect might be in
custody or might be dead, citing the ongoing investigation.
Mountrail County Sheriff Ken Halvorson says a New Town man who
killed himself with a knife in Parshall on Sunday is considered a
person of interest in the shootings.
     Halvorson also says there is no known danger to the public.
     The five bodies are being brought to Bismarck for autopsies.

     Classes were called off at the New Town school on Monday because
of the shootings.

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Lawyers for a Fargo surgeon accused of
drugging and sexually assaulting his wife have rested their case
without calling the defendant to the stand.
     Dr. Jon Norberg has pleaded not guilty to gross sexual
imposition and reckless endangerment. Authorities say he injected
Dr. Alonna Norberg with the anesthetic propofol and had sex with
her against her will. Defense attorneys say Alonna made up the
allegations to use in divorce and child custody cases.

     The last defense witness was Dr. Harjinder (hah-JEN’-duh) Virdee
(VUR’-dee), a psychiatrist who testified Monday that Alonna Norberg
suffers from mental health disorders. Virdee says there are
“umpteen examples” of Alonna fabricating symptoms for various
illnesses.
     The Associated Press typically does not identify alleged victims
of sex crimes but Alonna Norberg has spoken publically about the
case.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota program that collects
unused medication to help fight prescription drug abuse has
destroyed more than 1,000 pounds of Oxycontin and other drugs.
     Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN’-juhm) says the drugs
collected through the Take Back program in the past six months were
burned last week.
     The program was launched about three years ago and has collected
almost two tons of unused medication. Disposal containers are
located at police departments and sheriff’s offices across the
state.

 

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bismarck-Mandan Development Association
President Russ Staiger says he’s retiring due to health issues.
     Staiger tells the Bismarck Tribune that he will be stepping down
on June 30. The 72-year-old Staiger says he has had some
complications after recent open-heart surgery.
     Staiger started at the economic development group in 1980,
shortly after it was formed.
     Board president Ron Day says the group will be searching for
Staiger’s replacement. Day says Staiger will have input in the
hiring process.

 

 GARRISON, N.D. (AP) – Garrison is gearing up for its annual
holiday Dickens Village Festival.
     The event is inspired by Charles Dickens’ story “A Christmas
Carol.” It started with a plan to stage a play in 1994 and evolved
into the festival that turns the town of about 1,300 people into a
Victorian community from Dickens’ era.
     The festival runs three consecutive weekends, starting the day
after Thanksgiving. The town calls itself the “official Christmas
capital of North Dakota.”

 

In sports…

Jamestown, ND (KCSi- TV. News Nov 19 2012) — WDA All-Conference Volleyball selections have been announced.

Blue Jays selected include: Josie Hegerle, Siri Jystad, and McKayla Orr.

Other players and their schools are:

Hannah Larson Century Patriots

Ali Moody Dickinson Midgets

Karli Sanders Bismarck Demons

Abby Grove Dickinson Midgets

Ashley Bohrer Century Patriots

Ashlee Hilzendenger Bismarck Demons

Mary Roller St. Mary’s Saints

Courtney Kessler Century Patriots

Alex Bolinski Minot Majettes

JaeLyn Russell Mandan Braves

Morgan Milbrath Minot Majettes

Rachel Schroeder Dickinson Midgets

 

In world and national news…

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) – President Barack Obama is looking
for ways to de-escalate the situation in Gaza. The White House says
Obama spoke by phone today with Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi
and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Officials say Obama
expressed regret for the deaths of Israeli and Palestinian
civilians in his calls with both leaders. He called them from
Cambodia, where he’s attending summit meetings with leaders from
the Asia-Pacific region.
     
     NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks have shaken off their post-election
slump. They’re posting some big gains Monday, as investors appear
more optimistic about a deal to avoid a federal budget crisis. Wall
Street is also encouraged by strong earnings reports from Lowe’s
and Tyson Foods.
     
     ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece is waiting to find out Tuesday whether it has secured the next $40 billion loan from an
international rescue package. Finance ministers from the 17
European union countries that use the euro are trying to agree on
how to put Greece’s economic recovery back on the right track. To
receive the aid, Greece has had to impose strict austerity and
reform measures.
     
     NEW YORK (AP) – The New York City police commissioner says
detectives are looking for a man in connection with the shootings
of three shopkeepers, all of Middle Eastern descent. Investigators
are trying to figure out if the crimes were committed by a violent
armed robber or a serial killer. Police say they are also looking
for an older woman who may have witnessed the most recent killing.
That occurred Friday when an Iranian shop keeper was shot to death
inside his boutique in Brooklyn.
     
     LOS ANGELES (AP) – A federal judge in Los Angeles is turning
away a Christian group that wanted to force the community of Santa
Monica to re-open spaces in a city park to private displays,
including Christmas nativity scenes. A lawyer for the Christian
group says he will appeal. Christmastime Nativity scenes had been
put in place in the park for decades. But last year, atheists
overwhelmed the auction process, winning 18 of the 21 slots. The
city then decided to completely ban private, unattended displays at
the park.