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CSi Weather…
.TONIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER MIDNIGHT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA, 40 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA, A 30 PERCENT CHANCE IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA, 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA, 30 PERCENT IN THE JAMESTOWN AREA. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. EAST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A
20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 50S. HIGHS AROUND 80.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
LOWS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.
THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA
LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND ACROSS CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TUESDAY NIGHT. SOME STORMS COULD BE STRONG TO SEVERE WITH GUSTY WINDS AND HAIL.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY
THUNDERSTORM CHANCES CONTINUE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY…WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A FEW STRONG TO SEVERE STORMS.
LOWER CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED FOR THE END OF THIS WEEK INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK.
Antonio Anderson
Valley City (CSi) Valley City Police on Sunday June 21st, responded to a call of gun shots heard about 2:20-a.m., in the Northeast part of the city. It was believed that there was an altercation in the alley.
At the location an expended .45 caliber pistol cartridge was found.
Police Chief Fred Thompson, says officers searched the area and found two individuals, one holding a handgun.
They were interviewed without incident, and led police to the alley, between 4th and 5th Avenue, Northeast, and subsequently to 31 year-old Antonio Marquis Anderson. A search of his residence found a small quantity of marijuana and felon in possession of a firearm, believed to be the firearm that was discharged during an altercation,
No injuries or damages reported at the location.
The case will be turned over to the Barnes County State’s Attorney’s Office for consideration of additional charges.
Jamestown (CSi) On Tuesday afternoon, parents, school officials and organization leaders gathered for the first of two presentations, concerning childcare issue in the Jamestown area, hosted by District 12 Democratic State Representative Jessica Haak.
Verla Jung from ChildcareAware said that Stutsman County has a higher than average demand for childcare, with 90 percent of families in the area having both parents working full-time jobs, and pointed out that the communities could only meet 36 percent of the demand for childcare.
Rep. Haak added that Bill 1227 had been introduced to provide income tax credit to caretakers, but was voted down during legislation. She added that roughly $2.25 million in grants was available to the state to assist in building or expanding current childcare facilities in the state.
Executive Director of the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Becky Thatcher-Keller stated that it may be an explorable option to have childcare established by a business.
The second childcare meeting is scheduled on Monday June 29, 2015, 12:07 pm to 1:30 pm at the Gladstone Inn & Suites when additional ideas will be discussed concerning childcare in Jamestown and Stutsman County.
Valley City (CSi) Valley City officials Tuesday, received a $3-million check from Valley City State University to help pay for the costs of Permanent Flood Protection.
The $3 million dollars comes from the state emergency fund and was approved by the legislature earlier this year during the 2015 legislative session.
At the presentation at City Hall, Mayor Bob Werkhoven said a number of current and former community leaders deserve credit for their efforts to make permanent flood protection a reality in Valley City.
Valley City State Senator Larry Robinson thanked state leaders for their support of this project.
VCSU president Dr. Tisa Mason said the university and the city have a great working relationship.
Jamestown (CSi) The Stutsman County 4-H youth are getting ready for this year’s Stutsman County Fair, July 1-4, 2015.
On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show, on CSi Cable 2, NDSU Stutsman County Extension Service’s Robin Barnes explained that even before the fair opens, there will be interview judging and getting set up, and concludes that Tuesday with their 4-H Fun Night for participants.
She highlighted events and shows, with four fairground buildings being used, primarily the Russ Melland Building, and Merchants Building.
July 1st highlights include the clothing revue judging, and rabbit show.
On Friday the 3rd the Parade of Champions will be held and at 6-p.m., it’s the Market Livestock Premium Sale.
On Saturday July 4th at 9-a.m., it’s the 6th Annual 4-H Invitational Archery Shoot.
The llama show is at 12:30-p.m.
Then dogs will highlight activities Saturday afternoon, including the Dog Obedience Show, the Wiener Dog Race at 3:30-p.m., and Service Dogs for America will have a demonstration on how dogs empower individuals with disabilities, followed by a Dog Agility Exhibition.
At 5-p.m., the 4-Hers will be at Jamestown Speedway for the Presentation of Champions, as the Grand Champion winners will be introduced before the racing at Jamestown Speedway.
Ms. Barnes pointed out that there are 11 4-H Clubs in Stutsman County with 200 participants, and 60 adult leaders.
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council met in Special Session Wednesday at 4-p.m. at City Hall. All members were present.
The City Council unanimously approved the sale of bonds for the Menard’s Tax Increment Financing District, in the amount of $3,710,000, at 5.08% over 20 years.
Council Member Buchanan said he is not endorsing the previous Council actions in regard to Menards by voting to approve the bond sale.
Also approved and authorized was entering into an agreement with the Red River Valley & Western Railroad relative to providing a borrow site to the railroad to be used to stabilize the railroad bed in Homer Township. Three years of soil testing will be made.
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
Following the Council meeting….
The Jamestown City Council’s Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion Committees met Tuesday evening at City Hall.
Finance & Legal Committee business:
The committee recommends accepting the transfer from JSDC of the remaining unsold lots in the I -94 Business Park, subject to continued oversight by the JSDC Real Estate Committee. The Stutsman County Commission approved the language of the transfer at its meeting earlier this month.
The committee recommends the sale of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1,in the I -94 Business Park, across from Infinity Builders. to JEDS LLC, building on behalf of Magnum LTL, Inc., at a price of $1/square foot or $221,721.00.
To onsider the 2016 JSDC Budget Request, was taken off the agenda, until next month.
The committee recommends entering into a five (5) year lease renewal with the Frontier Village Association.
The First Reading of an Ordinance to enact Article V of Section 25.5 pertaining to a Cit y Sales Tax for the construction of the Two Rivers Activity Center, as approved by voters, will come before the July City Council meeting.
The committee recommends the request from the Jamestown Hockey Booster Club, Inc., for a gaming site authorization in Banquet Rooms 1,2&3,at Shady’s Gladstone Inn & Suites Conference Center, on February 17,2016, for the annual fundraiser.
The committee discussed the request of Pine Ridge Builders to purchase a 60’ X 260’ parcel near the South Side Fire Station from the City. The parcel would need to be replatted and rezoned. The sales price is to be determined.
Council Member Buchanan said he’s reluctant to let the land go, in lieu of the Land Use and Transportation Plan. City Fire Chief Reuther said he prefers the south side fire station be located, in the area south of Mill Hill, due to access issues. The committee recommends the City Assessor establish the purchase price for Council consideration.
The committee recommends entering into an engineering agreement with AE2S for the Jamestown Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study, for a proposed rate table, in the amount of $48,200.
Considered establishing the monthly premium rates for the City of Jamestown Employee Group Health Plan for the fiscal year September 1, 2015–August 31, 2016 as follows:
City Share Employee Share Total
Single Plan
$529.12 – 0.
Single Plus Dependent
$619.36
$280.24
$899.60
Family Plan
$704.80
$611.54
$1,316.34
City Administrator, Jeff Fuchs recommends the city pick up the premium increase amounts. The committee recommends, approving Fuchs’ recommendation.
Recommended is the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 6 of Appendix B of the City Code pertaining to filing fees for preliminary plats, out of Ordinance to a fee schedule, by Resolution.
The committee recommends, the approval of the revised job descriptions for the following positions in the Police Department for:
Assistant Chief of Police
Police Captain (Investigation)
Police Lieutenant
A Memorandum relative to Mosquito Spraying, relative to possible air spraying. Larviciding of eggs in standing water has been going on since spring, in addition to ground spraying, using as much spraying material, as an entire season so far this year. A one-time air spraying will cost $16,000 to $17,000
Informational:
The Second Reading of Ordinance No.1459, introduced by Council Member Gumke,to amend and re-enact Section 5-25 of the City Code pertaining to restriction of licenses allowed to sell alcoholic beverages within 275 feet of any building used for religious worship services, public, private, or parochial school building or playground, or any child care facility as defined by Section 15-42, is scheduled for theJuly 6, 2015,City Council meeting.
Informational:
The Second Reading of Ordinance No.1460, introduced by Council Member Brubakken, to amend and re-enact Section11-15of the City Code pertaining to Civil Service, is scheduled for the July 6, 2015,City Council meeting.
Building, Planning & Zoning Committee
Recommended is the introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 329of the City Code to change the zoning of the proposed Lots 1-5, Block 1 and Lots 1-4, Block 2, Dakota Acres First Subdivision , from A- 1 and R-1 to R-1 and for the proposed Lots 1-3, Block 3, Dakota Acres First Subdivision, from P-O-C and R-1 to R-1
The committee recommends the approval of the Final Plat of Dakota Acres First Sub division, a replat of Lots 1-4, Block 1; Lots1-4, Block 2; and Lots 1-3, Block 3, Joos’ First Subdivision, and an unplatted portion of the East ½ of Section13, Township 140N, Range 64W.3)
The committee recommends the recommendation from the Planning Commission and considered introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend the zoning ordinance for a revision of the definitions, allowed uses, and parking requirements for senior housing developments per the recommendations of SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
The committee recommends the recommendation from the Planning Commission and consider introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend Appendix C of the City Code to remove the authority granted to the Board of Adjustments under Section 10. (E.)4 pertaining to varying the requirement of parking spacing required under Section 7, and that the authority be granted to the Planning Commission.
The committee received comments and motions made by the Special Meeting of the City Planning Commission, at Monday’s meeting and Public Hearing, concerning the Final Draft of the Land Use and Transportation Plan. The draft and summary was presented to the committee. A formal public hearing will be held, to include the draft and summary. The committee recommends acceptance of the documents.
Civic Center and Promotion Committee
Recommended is approving Change Order No. 1, to the Energy Services Agreement at the Civic Center, to reduce the excess Contingency Fund, in the amount of $65,350.00
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Police say a 35-year-old man suspected of killing two men over two days at separate apartment buildings in Fargo has been arrested.
It was not immediately clear whether the man was charged. Police announced the Tuesday arrest in a news release but did not return phone calls to elaborate.
Officers found the body of a 45-year-old man on Monday afternoon and the body of a 25-year-old man early Tuesday. The suspect was detained about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, not far from where the second body was found.
Fargo police Lt. Joel Vettel said both men died violently, but would not confirm how they were killed. Autopsies are being done.
Police have scheduled a news conference for 10 a.m. Wednesday.
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) – A Mandan man has pleaded guilty to a murder charge stemming from the shooting death of a neighbor.
Jonathan McKinney entered his guilty plea Tuesday, the same day he was scheduled to go on trial for the charge.
Authorities accuse McKinney of shooting 28-year-old Alex Lansdon in January 2014. The shooting happened at Lansdon’s home.
McKinney previously pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy and tampering with evidence.
McKinney’s attorney, Patrick Rosenquist, says the change of plea on the murder charge came as a result of several witness statements expected to be introduced at the trial.
McKinney’s co-defendant, Warren Pfetzer (FEHT’-zur), has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and other charges.
The murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A man accused of human trafficking in the Bismarck-Mandan area had to be restrained by officers when he tried to leave the courtroom during a hearing.
40-year-old Abdul Fazl Vann was to enter a plea on Monday but instead attempted to leave, and had to be restrained by several officers with the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office.
Prosecutor Pamela Nesvig says Vann will be required to enter a written plea.
Vann is accused of operating as a pimp. He faces a felony charge that carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. He maintained his innocence during a previous court hearing.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – State Veterinarian Susan Keller is urging North Dakota ranchers to make sure their livestock are vaccinated against anthrax, after the first confirmed case of the year in a Grand Forks County beef cow.
Keller says effective vaccines are readily available, but it takes about a week for immunity to be established.
Anthrax bacteria spores lie dormant in the soil and become active under extreme weather conditions such as drought or flooding. Livestock grazing in areas where spores are present can get infected by consuming or breathing in the spores.
North Dakota typically has a few cases of animal anthrax every year. Keller says ranchers should monitor their herds for unexplained deaths and report them to their veterinarians.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Heavy rain in North Dakota over the past week has meant different things to farmers in different parts of the state.
The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that at least 2 inches of rain fell across much of the state. Producers in the western third welcomed the moisture, but in the central and east there was flooding and washed-out crops.
Ranchers are reporting thin alfalfa stands and short grass due to the wet weather and cooler temperatures. Average temperatures in North Dakota over the past week were 2-6 degrees below normal.
The condition of the state’s staple spring wheat crop is rated 79 percent good to excellent.
Pasture and range conditions also are 79 percent good to excellent. Stock water supplies are 96 percent adequate to surplus.
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – Minot has advanced in a competition for a portion of nearly $1 billion in federal disaster recovery money.
Minot, Ward County and the Souris River Joint Board together have been competing against nearly 70 other applicants in the Housing and Urban Development’s National Disaster Resiliency Competition. It aims to help communities recover and enhance resilience in future disasters by giving them up to $500 million.
Minot’s bid is among 40 that have advanced to the next round, based on an outline of what they want to achieve. Those selected for the competition’s second phase will now develop specific projects. They’re due in October, with award recipients named early next year.
Minot is recovering from a June 2011 Souris River flood that caused nearly $700 million in damage.
In sports…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State University junior track and field athlete Erin Teschuk will compete for Canada in the 2015 Pan American Games.
Athletics Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee selected Teschuk to compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
The Pan Am Games involve the 41 countries of North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean and are held every four years in the year before the Summer Olympics. This year’s games are July 10-26 in Toronto. Teschuk’s race is July 24.
Teschuk is from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She became the first woman in NDSU history to qualify for the NCAA Championships in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track at the Division I level. Her three first-team All-America citations are the most ever by a Bison.
In world and national news…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas says the killing of nine black church members in Charleston was a “terrorizing act of violence” that “shook the very core of every South Carolinian.” Lucas, a Republican, made the comments just before legislators approved a measure that will allow them to debate the removal of the Confederate flag during their special session. The flag currently flies in front of the Statehouse near a Confederate soldier’s monument. The legislators are expected to debate its removal when they come back to consider the governor’s budget vetoes, which will likely be in a couple of weeks.
BELLMONT, N.Y. (AP) – Lyle Mitchell says he still loves his wife, Joyce, who is behind bars, accused of helping two convicted murderers escape from a prison in northern New York. In an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, Mitchell says his wife told him that the two killers had offered to give her pills that would knock him out, so that she could pick them up after they escaped. He says he’s “100 percent” certain that they would have killed him and his wife, if she had been their getaway driver.
CHICAGO (AP) – The National Weather Service says its assessment teams have confirmed that at least two tornadoes with winds topping 110 miles an hour touched down last night in northern Illinois. One was near the Woodhaven Lakes campground. The state’s governor has sent a search-and-rescue team there.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The company owned by the hip-hop mogul Diddy says he was just defending himself, in an incident at UCLA yesterday that led to his arrest. A university statement said Diddy was arrested for an alleged assault with a deadly weapon — a weight-room kettlebell at the athletic facilities of the school, where his son plays football.
BALTIMORE (AP) – A Baltimore man has been charged with murder and child abuse in the death of his young daughter. Police say Wilber Carter passed out after drinking on Father’s Day, leaving his 2-year-old daughter strapped into a car seat for more than 16 hours as temperatures neared 90. Paramedics found the girl unconscious and suffering from second degree burns Monday evening. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
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