City Hall 3Jamestown, (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire. and Public Works Committee’s met Thursday evening at City Hall.

Council Member Brubakken was not present.

Police & Fire Committee business:

The commttee recommends introducing the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re enact Section 15-42 of the City Code pertaining to group day care facilities, with 30 children, and outlines square footage, for a group of 30. City Fire Chief Jim Reuther said there is an interest in Jamestown of having a daycare center of 30 or more. A group day care facility may NOT be in a house. Reuther said the Ordinance would be in line with the North Dakota Century Code.

Jamestown Police Detective Leroy Gross addressed the committee, with a proposal concerning wages, and training officers. The police department has three training officers, who ride with new officers, and have additional duties. He said some new Jamestown officers have yet to complete the Police Academy program, due to the timing of the training available. He added that wages need to be adjusted to attract and retain officers. Officer Sid Mann added that more staff is needed, with three officer vacancies in the department.Gross said an exit interview is needed, and be reviewed.

Mayor Andersen said city officials need to have conversations with the police department, and make studies, before budget time later this summer. The committee will be comprised of City Council Member Charlie Kourajian, along with City Administrator Jeff Fuchs, Deputy Auditor Jay Sveum, along with Police Chief Scott Edinger.

Public Works Committee business:

The committee recommends re- packaging of the Traffic Controller Request For Proposals due to BNSF Railroad Safety Project Implications. The location is at First Avenue, and First Street. Another replacement is planned at 10th Street Southeast, and 4th Avenue Southeast.

 The committee considered proceeding with change order repairs from RTS Shearing, concerning storm sewer repair issues.The committee recommends moving the issue to the City Council without recommendation pending whether the action will be a change order, or a proposal for bids.

 Discussion was held relative to a proposed roadway easement adjacent to Scherbenske Industrial Addition (27thAvenue SE).  The committee  recommends city attorney and city engineer contact Bloom Township and private property owners, to reach an agreement.

Discussion was held regarding a request to allow Jefferson Bus Lines access across and through the City Hall parking lot (west side). Charlie Kourajian said a proposed bus station is at the garage located at First Congregational Church with access from the north using the alley behind City Hall, and exiting at the south end of the alley. Mayor Andersen said the alley would receive wear and tear, from the bus traffic, and City Administrator Fuchs added that the south exit would be a tight turn for the bus, especially when school is in session with parked cars on Second Street. Mayor Andersen moved to deny the request which was passed.

The committee considered tabling a request to vacate 11 th 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. Clarice Liechty who is planning building construction, requested the city look at the area before tabling, asking for vacation of the road. Mayor Andersen added that the fire department should look at the area for fire truck access.  The committee recommends sending the item to the City Council without recommendation, pending when fire truck access is determined.

The committee recommends awarding a bid for the construction of Sanitary Landfill Cell 3B W at the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill to the low bidder, Scherbenske at $377,115.

Informational:

The draft RFP relating to training & development at the Water Treatment Plant will be presented during budget hearings.

The committee recommends Change Order No. 3 & Final to Swanberg Construction, for construction on the Pump Station Improvements Project, DWSRF Project No. 4700498-05, for a net increase in the contract price of $15,680.29.

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