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The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a High Wind Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM CST \/8 PM MST\/ Tuesday in the Jamestown area, until 7-p.m. in the Valley City areas.<\/p>\n
* TIMING…Monday night through Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n
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* WINDS…Northwest wind gusts to 65 mph.<\/p>\n
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* IMPACTS…Very strong winds will cause hazardous travel.<\/p>\n
Periods of snow Monday night will cause additional hazardous<\/p>\n
travel as the strong winds cause some blowing snow and slippery<\/p>\n
travel.<\/p>\n
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PRECAUTIONARY\/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…<\/p>\n
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A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected<\/p>\n
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts<\/p>\n
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.<\/p>\n
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Forecast…<\/p>\n
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REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Very windy. Highs around 30. West winds<\/p>\n
30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Gusts<\/p>\n
up to 60 mph.<\/p>\n
TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy.\u00a0 A 20 percent chance of isolated snow showers in the evening.<\/p>\n
Very windy. Lows 10 to 15. Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with<\/p>\n
gusts to around 55 mph.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 20s. Northwest<\/p>\n
winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.<\/p>\n
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10. North winds<\/p>\n
5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the<\/p>\n
morning. Highs 15 to 20. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy. Lows near zero. Highs<\/p>\n
15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening, then snow<\/p>\n
likely after midnight. Lows zero to 5 above. Chance of snow<\/p>\n
60 percent.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then<\/p>\n
slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs 15 to 20. Chance of<\/p>\n
snow 60 percent.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow<\/p>\n
after midnight. Lows 5 to 10 above.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs<\/p>\n
around 20.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then chance<\/p>\n
of snow after midnight. Lows 5 to 10 above. Chance of snow<\/p>\n
70 percent.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow in the<\/p>\n
morning. Highs around 20.<\/p>\n
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MINOT, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Blizzard conditions persist over north central North Dakota.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service says wind gusts up to 60 mph and light blowing snow will continue to create travel difficulties Tuesday in Minot, Bottineau, Towner, Belcourt and Rugby.<\/p>\n
A blizzard warning remains in effect until Tuesday night, although little new accumulation is expected. Minot Public Schools are among those with a delayed start Tuesday.<\/p>\n
To the west, from Williston to Stanley, winds aren’t expected to quite be as strong. But, blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility to a-half mile. The area is under a winter weather advisory through 9 p.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council met in Regular Session, Monday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n
All members were present.<\/p>\n
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY\u2026<\/p>\n
Item C.\u00a0\u00a0 A \u00a0Resolution to advertise and solicit Request for Qualifications from qualified engineering firms to perform a feasibility study relative to options available for improvements to the James River Ice House Dam.\u00a0 During a recent committee meeting Mandar Nangare, representing Barr Engineering, gave a short presentation regarding the Jamestown Ice House Dam.\u00a0 He said, and inspection last year by the State Water Commission indicated that the dam is in \u201cpoor physical condition,\u2019 with erosion affecting the structure\u2019s concrete causing cracks and seepage.<\/p>\n
Spillway damage was also noted.<\/p>\n
He said options include\u2026do nothing\u2026decide it\u2019s a liability and move it\u2026 repair it, or redesign it.<\/p>\n
He says the costs of repairs or replacement has a 75 percent cost share by the State Water Commission.<\/p>\n
A feasibility study is expected to cost about $40,000.<\/p>\n
At Monday\u2019s City Council meeting, Council Member Brubakken said while there has been documentation supplied, more is needed.<\/p>\n
Council Member Buchanan agreed that more information is needed before further discussions.<\/p>\n
The City Attorney has been directed to investigate ownership of the dam.<\/p>\n
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REGULAR AGENDA<\/p>\n
RESOLUTIONS:<\/p>\n
A Public Hearing was held \u00a0<\/strong>concerning the special assessments on the 2016 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #16-11.<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing the City Council approved \u00a0the special assessments, in the total amount of $41,067.16, with the City Share-Departments at $37,227.20, and benefited properties to be assessed in the amount of $3,839.96.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved the request from Buffalo Holdings, LLC, for an On-Off Sale Beer, Wine and Sparkling Wine License at 930 25th St SW, Lot 1, Block 1, Verke Liechty Addition (Fairfield Inn).<\/p>\n The action stems from a request by management stemming from guests wanting \u00a0to bring alcoholic beverages to their guest rooms, from a locked hotel cooler.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Council considered a possible Bike Path Striping on the north side of the 5th Street NE Paving Project.<\/p>\n Comments has been expressed during the recent public meeting in Jamestown on the project.<\/p>\n City Administrator Jeff Fuchs adds, a bike path or pedestrian walk needs to be snow free and kept open, such as a sidewalk.<\/p>\n The shared used plan would run from 12th<\/sup> Avenue, Northeast to the TRAC building, and the remainder from there to the township road at 27th<\/sup> Avenue.<\/p>\n Mayor Andersen an eight foot wide multi-use path is an option including usage by pedestrians (sidewalk)\u00a0 and bike path.<\/p>\n Additional costs would be incurred in that plan.\u00a0 Concrete vs. asphalt as a base was discussed.<\/p>\n Mayor Andersen said she\u2019s prefers concrete for most of the path up to the TRAC facility.<\/p>\n The City Council voted in favor of an eight foot wide shared use path from 12th<\/sup> Avenue to 23rd<\/sup> Avenue with a bid alternate between 12th<\/sup> and 15th<\/sup> Avenue also eight foot path.\u00a0 23rd<\/sup> to 27th<\/sup> will be added when development occurs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ORDINANCES:<\/p>\n A FIRST READING: Concerning an ordinance to annex all property owned by John and Brenda Corell in the north half of Section 3, Township 139 North, Range 64 West, which has not previously been annexed, and all property within the Anne Carlson Center 2nd Addition.\u00a0 The properties are along the planned new road from Menards to JRMC.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A SECOND READING, passed \u00a0to re-enact a of the City Code pertaining to Flood Damage Prevention.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE:\u00a0 No One Spoke<\/p>\n <\/p>\n APPOINTMENTS:<\/p>\n The City Council approved appointing Roger Parsons to serve as a member of the James River Valley Library System Board with a term to expire March 2020.<\/p>\n Appointed LeRoy Gross to serve as the City employee representative and Ramone Gumke as the City Council representative on the Pension Committee for one year terms to expire March 2018.<\/p>\n No one applied \u00a0to serve as a member of the Shade Tree Committee to fill the<\/p>\n unexpired term of Liz Smith with a term to expire April 2018. \u00a0Applications are still be accepted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER’S REPORT:<\/p>\n Council Member Phillips and Council Member Brubakken met with the Rodeo committee, with information to come before the committee meeting this month, on any agreement between the Rodeo committee and the city, on the continuation of the rodeo being held in Jamestown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n IN OTHER BUSINESS:<\/p>\n The City Council voted to approved the \u00a02017 Jamestown Standard Specifications as prepared by the City Engineering Department.<\/p>\n Approved a letter of support for Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center. Mayor Andersen explained grants are available under the program.<\/p>\n Approved \u00a0the request from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Minndak Inc., for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn & Suites (Ballroom) on April 1, 2017.<\/p>\n Approved of the requests for street closings and\/or permits to allow alcoholic<\/p>\n beverages in fenced areas for the Runnin O The Green, on March 18, 2017, for the following:<\/p>\n All Vets Club; Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Corner Bar; Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk\u2019s location); Middles<\/p>\n LLC d\/b\/a Fred\u2019s Den; Frontier Fort & Grill; Jonny B\u2019s Brickhouse; Knights of Columbus; Office Bar & Lounge; Shady\u2019s; and Wonder Bar Sports Bar.<\/p>\n Discussion was held relative to automated garbage collection fees and landfill disposal costs.<\/p>\n City Administrator Jeff Fuchs researched the rate structure.<\/p>\n He estimates the cost for residential home owners for a \u00a0small garbage cart would be $13.60\u2026.a 64 gallon container would be $15.70, and a large container is estimated at $17.80, all monthly fees. \u00a0A 96 gallon container will be available on a limited basis. \u00a0Residents have the choice of the garbage collection cart size option, based on what they will use for garbage or recycling container.<\/p>\n Rates have also been established for apartment units and mobile homes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Becky Thatcher-Keller said, the public needs education soon on the types of containers, and what size would work for them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ralph Friebel, from Renaissance Recycling said a page on the city\u2019s web site could be set up for educational purposes.<\/p>\n Jeff Fuchs said the delivery of the new automated \u00a0trucks has been delayed until about September 1st<\/sup>, stemming from a change in trucks, by the manufacturer.\u00a0 He said that will not affect the start up of Residential recycling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At Monday\u2019s meeting Mayor Andersen \u00a0indicated amendments in the contract terms for Residential Recycling with Renaissance Recycling.<\/p>\n The language will adjust the\u00a0 renewal time frame.\u00a0 The contract will also include triggers to re-negotiate the terms, including community participation and commodity prices.<\/p>\n Penalties and fees for users putting non recycling items in the recycling carts will also be established.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 On Monday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Jamestown Mayor Katie Andersen said plans are moving forward with the construction of a proposed road from Menards to Jamestown Regional Medical Center.<\/p>\n She said property annexations and designs have been address, and infrastructure.<\/p>\n A First Reading of an Ordinance was approved by the City Council Monday, \u00a0<\/strong>to annex all property owned by John and Brenda Corell in the north half of Section 3, Township 139 North, Range 64 West, which has not previously been annexed, and all property within the Anne Carlson Center 2nd Addition.<\/p>\n Bids for the project are slated to be called for in late April this year, with construction starting this spring when the weather permits.<\/p>\n The project, pending summer weather conditions should be completed by\u00a0 this fall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Based on their evaluation the Jamestown Public School Board Monday evening voted to renew Superintendent Rob Lech’s contract.<\/p>\n Lech’s contract from July 1 through June 30, 2018, with an annual salary of $147,993.<\/p>\n At Lech’s suggestion there was no raise in the contract and the salary will remain at the same terms of the current school year’s contract.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The AAUW \u2013 Jamestown Branch is one of 23 sites across the country to host a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) event for Middle School girls titled Tech Savvy.<\/p>\n Regional Campaign Manager \u2013 Team Lead,of the ANCHOR Partnership Program, Joan Enderle says,t<\/em>his is the 3rd<\/sup> year for the the girls event, Tech Savvy, to be held on the campus of the University of Jamestown.\u00a0\u00a0 All Stutsman County schools have been invited to attend.\u00a0\u00a0 A similar event for middle school boys will be held at the middle school and led by STEM center at VCSU,\u00a0 STEMtastic.\u00a0 In conjunction with the event there will be a parent session. About 300-320 boys and 300-320 girls are anticipated to participate.<\/p>\n The parents program, part of the girls event is open to all parents and interested adults, to be held at the University of Jamestown\u2019s Reiland Fine Arts Center form 8:30 a.m., to 2:40-p.m.\u00a0 The cost is $10 and includes lunch the day of registration.<\/p>\n Their program includes attending the opening, lunch and the keynote speakers who will be speaking the students, on cultivating students achievement and interest in science and engineering, college savvy- what every parent needs to know, such as saving for college, and other topics.<\/p>\n On a recent Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable, were AAUW Tech Savvy Co-Chair Erica Althoff, and Jamestown Middle School, Principal, Ryan Harty.<\/p>\n Erica said, according to AAUW research, while women make up over 50-percent of college graduates, women are under represented in many science and engineering occupations.\u00a0 Although women make up more than half of working biological scientists, they make up less than 7-percen of mechanical engineers.<\/p>\n The day will consist of speakers, and hands-on workshops in various math, science and technology fields.<\/p>\n Ryan added STEMtastic for middle school boys was created as a STEM focused career event for them in Stutsman County in collaboration with Great Plains STEM Education at VCSU, and Dr. Jamie Wirth.<\/p>\n
\nThe event is March 7, 2017. \u00a0<\/strong> Volunteers are needed to help that day,\u00a0and parents\u00a0 are encouraged to sign up, along with funding support.<\/p>\n