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TONIGHT…ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS EARLY THIS EVENING. SEVERE WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED.<\/p>\n
THEN…<\/span>DECREASING CLOUDS. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. NORTHWEST<\/p>\n WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.<\/p>\n .WEDNESDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO<\/p>\n 10 MPH.<\/p>\n .WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. NORTHWEST WINDS<\/p>\n AROUND 5 MPH.<\/p>\n .THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS<\/p>\n AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.<\/p>\n .THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHEAST<\/p>\n WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.<\/p>\n .FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.<\/p>\n .FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.<\/p>\n .SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.<\/p>\n LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.<\/p>\n .MONDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.<\/p>\n .TUESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS<\/p>\n IN THE MID 50S.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 Commissioner Bishop was not present.<\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n Raffle Permits for St. Catherine Elementary School, VC Chamber of Commerce, and Express Wrestling.<\/p>\n The motion was amended to include if a fire arm is won in the raffle, it be established that the person is 18 or older, and pass a background check.<\/span><\/p>\n A Mechanical Contractor License Renewal for Anderson Refrigeration & Heating and Sheyenne River Repair.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PUBLIC FORUM:\u00a0 No one spoke. RESOLUTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Resolution approving preliminary engineer\u2019s report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications, and probable costs for Paving Improvement District No. 113 (Seal Coat, Mill & Overlay, and Reconstruction in various locations). <\/span><\/p>\n Also approved was a Resolution declaring necessity of improvements in Paving District No. 113 <\/span><\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Teresa Will \u00a0presented and distributed the City County Health\u2019s views on ND Measure #4 (increase tax on tobacco products).<\/p>\n She introduced Heather Schwehr who explained, the measure if passed would help prevent youth from starting tobacco use, encourage adults to quit using, and to reduce health care costs.<\/p>\n She also outlined the breakdown in the tax distribution.<\/p>\n She added out that tobacco lobbies have purchased advertisement saying the tax is not specifically ear-marked.\u00a0 She said the tax dollars received will be tracked.<\/p>\n She pointed out if passed City County Health would be expected to be $116,000 the first year, and then decrease.<\/p>\n City Commissioners then considered a Property Tax Exemption at 242 8th Ave NW. Assessor Sandy Hansen explained the work on the property that will be done.\u00a0 The assessed value currently is $50,000 and will go to over $90,000 with the improvements.<\/p>\n The Commission then approved the exemption.<\/p>\n Approved the Preliminary and Design Engineering Agreement with Kadrmas Lee & Jackson to develop plans and specifications for the city owned parking lots. <\/span><\/p>\n Approved Engineering Agreement with Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the Knife River Gate Valve Project at the Master Lift Station. <\/span><\/p>\n KLJ\u2019s Chad Peterson said the firm is working with the contractor, and supplies should be on hand within a week or two. <\/span><\/p>\n City Commissioners considered and then approved the hiring of legal representation for Commissioner Ross to represent him and the City in future legal matters. Ross was allowed by the Commission to recuse himself from the vote declaring a conflict of interest.<\/p>\n City Administrator Schelkoph \u00a0said a restraining order and other legal matter would necessitate legal representation, and that the city would be responsible for costs.<\/p>\n City Attorney Myhre said it would be appropriate for the city pay the legal fees, of a private attorney, for Ross.<\/p>\n Myhre said his position should not represent a city officials in legal actions.<\/p>\n Valley City Police Chief Fred Thompson said previously<\/a> that in late September this year, Bob Drake of Valley City issued a verbal complaint about the conduct of Commissioner Rick Ross, over Ross\u2019 alleged interfering with the business transactions of Drake, and Drake\u2019s business associates.<\/p>\n During the conversation, with City Administrator, David Schelkoph, \u00a0Drake made repeated threats to harm Ross.\u00a0 Ross was notified of the conversation and Ross then called Drake.\u00a0\u00a0 During this conversation, Drake made direct and repeated threats to physically harm Ross.<\/p>\n Drake was arrested on a felony terrorizing charge.<\/p>\n During Tuesday\u2019s meeting no specific reference was made to that incident.<\/p>\n City Commissioners approved the purchase of property located at 725 6th Ave SW for 110% of the assessed value and add it to the Phase III Buyout Program.<\/p>\n The City Administrator had no report to give.<\/p>\n CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS:<\/p>\n City Building Inspector Dave Andersen said the city has set a record for issuing all building permits, with the total so far this year at $40,336,000.<\/p>\n He added that it’s possible that the total value by the end of this year could be around $45 million.<\/p>\n Fire Chief Retterath reminds residents to check their heating equipment for the upcoming heating season.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud thanked commissioners, and city employee for their assistance in the transition in he becoming mayor.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MEDINA, N.D. (AP) \u2013 Officials at a livestock feed business destroyed in a grain elevator fire in Medina on Sunday night, say work will continue as normal out of another location until the company can rebuild.<\/p>\n Diamond W Feeds General Manager Kenny Hoffer says its building, as much as 60,000 bushels of corn and some feed products were destroyed in the Sunday night blaze.<\/p>\n Hoffer says the building\u2019s up-to-date heat detection system went off around 7 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n Medina Fire Chief Brian Rau says firefighters believe the blaze started in the building\u2019s basement or first floor. It had been compromised by the time firefighters entered, so they concentrated on protecting nearby homes and structures.<\/p>\n As the rubble continues to smolder from Sunday evening\u2019s fire at Diamond W Feed, in Medina, plans are underway to re-establish the business.<\/p>\n Corporate member of the family business \u00a0Terry Wanzek says the blaze destroyed the elevator, and grain, amounting to over $1 million in damage.<\/p>\n Wanzek says the building is \u00a0insured, however the employees and Medina community are supporting re-building the business, a regional bulk livestock feed supplier.<\/p>\n The Medina Fire District continued\u00a0 to keep an eye on the smoldering\u00a0 \u00a0debris on Monday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living is sponsoring a public information meeting, \u201cVoting:\u00a0 It\u2019s Your Right,\u201d with two dates, at the James River Senior\/Community Center, in Jamestown.<\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Beth Dewald from the Jamestown office said,the dates are\u201d Thursday October 27, 2016, and Thursday November 3\u00a0 from 1:30-p.m., to 3:30-p.m., each day.<\/p>\n Topics will include:<\/p>\n Reviewing the current ballot<\/p>\n Learn what each measure means<\/p>\n Adaptations for people with disabilities<\/p>\n What do you need for a current I.D.<\/p>\n The presentations will be given by the Stutsman County Auditor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n She pointed out that those planned to attend should be at both presentations.<\/p>\n Beth said Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living is an advocate for individuals with various disabilities.<\/p>\n Those may include: physical disabilities, sensory, or health related disabilities, or reading disabilities.<\/p>\n The organization also works with school districts, including teachers, students, and parents and may act as a mediator, concerning various issues.<\/p>\n To reserve a spot in the \u201cVoting it\u2019s Your Right,\u201d presentations, or more information about Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, in Jamestown Call 701-252-4693.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 Renovation of the \u00a0Alfred Dickey Public Library front doors has started.<\/p>\n The front entrance is \u00a0boarded up until next week.<\/p>\n Signs are posted to redirect patrons to the side door.<\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Schmidt Chiropractic Clinic in Jamestown will have a Food for the Needy Drive, on Saturday November 12, 2016, from 8-a.m., to 1-p.m.<\/p>\n Dr. Nick and Dr. Jerrod will be seeing new and existing patients at no charge in exchange for a donation of 10 items of dried or canned food.<\/p>\n The food will be donated to the Jamestown Salvation Army Food Pantry.<\/p>\n Call Schmidt Chiropractic Clinic for an appointment at:<\/p>\n 701-251-1550, or, 1-800-862-1500<\/p>\n Located at 102 2nd Ave SW,\u00a0Jamestown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm reminds North Dakotans the open enrollment period for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage begins Oct. 15, 2016, and ends Dec. 7.<\/p>\n Hamm says, \u201cCompanies often make changes to the plans they offer, so I encourage Medicare beneficiaries to compare their Part D plans to be sure they\u2019re enrolled in the one that\u2019s best for them.”<\/p>\n Jamestown area residents are invited to attend a free enrollment event 9 a.m.\u20134 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at the Gladstone Inn, 111 2nd<\/sup> Street SE.<\/p>\n The Insurance Department\u2019s State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIC) staff is traveling to seven cities around the state during the open enrollment period, offering free assistance in switching or enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan. If you will be attending an event and have been given a yellow drug retrieval card, please bring it to the event for expedited service. Consumers also need to bring a list of their medications, including dosages and frequency.<\/p>\n Eligible North Dakotans who are unable to attend a Part D enrollment event have two other options:<\/p>\n
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