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:

Council Member Buchanan asked that items “H” and “J” be discussed separately.

“H” Resolution to approve Payment No. 7 (Inv 46705-H), to HDR Engineering, Inc., for services on the Jamestown Sanitation Utility Operational Analysis & Report, in the amount of $10,248.57. He indicated that he found no information saying the amount is due. He also recalled the November 24, 2015 committee meeting, concerning “findings” on a recycling study, which he is in disagreement with.

City Administrator Jeff Fuchs says information he has indicates answers to Buchanan’s questions which will be considered at this month’s committee meeting.

Council Member Brubakken said he would like to see a more complete report on the study, before approving payment.

The Chamber’s City Beautification Chairperson, Joan Morris indicated not enough information was available in the study, that was presented to the public, and asked for details.

Mayor Andersen said the firm will be at a committee meeting with more information, which Ms. Morris said should be available before the committee meeting.

The mayor indicated that the city will have information before the meeting, and available to the public.

A motion to approve the payment was passed on a 4-1 vote with Council Member Buchanan voting in opposition.

 

“J” A Resolution to approve Payment No. 5 (Inv 46360), to AE2S, for engineering services on Jamestown Stormwater Utility Creation, in the amount of $10,610.63.

Council Member Buchanan asked what services has the city been paying for, and asked for progress reports.

Fuchs said the firm has been meeting with city officials on services provided to the city.

A motion to approve the payment was approve unanimously.

 

REGULAR AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:

A Public Hearing was held concerning the draft Special Assessment Policy for the City of Jamestown.

Following the Public Hearing the City Council unanimously approved the Special Assessment Policy, dated January 1, 2016, for the City of Jamestown.

 

ORDINANCES:

The Second Reading of Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to Board of Adjustment notice to adjoining property owners when a variance is requested was unanimously approved.

HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE: No one spoke.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT: No reports were given.

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

The City Council approved the request from Knights of Columbus for a gaming site authorization at Tapps Lounge at the Quality Inn & Suites.

The Council approved an Amendment (No. 3) to the Planning and Zoning Technical Services Contract between the City and SRF Consulting for continuance of planning services for calendar year 2016. The amount is up to $70,000, on an as-used basis.

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