Edingerscottjan12Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Council’s Police & Fire, and Public Works Committees met Thursday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE BUSINESS:

The committee reviewed approving the Second Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to the definition of Group day care home or preschool facility.The number increases from 12-17 children.  No action was taken, as the item will be on the April City Council meeting agenda.

The committee recommends the appointment of James Weight to serve as a member of the Fire Code Board of Appeals for a three year term to expire November 2018.

The committee addressed Attorney Joseph Larson’s complaint against Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger. The complaint was brought by Larson, himself.

Mayor Andersen stated that city has received the complaint and suggested that the complaint be handled by Deputy Auditor, through Human Resources, and Council Member Brubakken who has the Legal Committee portfolio, and bring back a recommendation following an investigation to the full city council.

Under regular circumstances the police chief would be in charge of the matter.

 

The committee approves the recommendation as proposed by the Mayor.

 

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The committee discussed the request from Troy Gunderson, from Youth for Christ, 202 4th Ave. SE, for consideration relative to drainage issues in the alley. Gunderson was not present at the meeting. Beth Dooley from the city stated that the recent addition to the building has worsened the drainage.

The committee suggested to relay options to Gunderson and denied the request for consideration.

The committee recommends approving the request from Jamestown Middle School – Omega House to implement their Storm Drain Stenciling Project on May 13, 2016, with the City providing up to $500 to cover expenses.

The committee reviewed concerns expressed by the City Beautification Committee relative to enforcement action against “unsightly, blighted or dangerous living conditions” within the city. The City has received information on the three properties, and the property owners have been served a notice.

If action is not taken, by the property owners, within a time frame, the city will address the issues. Health related issues need to be addressed to Central Valley Health District, and the Environmental Health Officer. Stutsman County Housing also inspects under rental assistance. The city council will look at ordinances in other cities on the issue, for possible consideration.

General discussion was held relative to the Storm Water Utility Feasibility Study being conducted by AE2S and scheduling a date for a presentation to the Committee regarding the project. The committee recommends April 19, 2016 at 3-p.m.,for the presentation.

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