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REST OF TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest<\/p>\n
winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.TONIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to<\/p>\n
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.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to<\/p>\n
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.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest<\/p>\n
winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
Lows in the mid 40s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
Highs in the mid 70s.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain<\/p>\n
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers and<\/p>\n
thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s.<\/p>\n
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Warmer and dry through Sunday with highs well into the 70s, to lower 80s Showers and thunderstorms look to return Monday and Tuesday resulting in<\/p>\n
high temperatures retreating back into the 60s by Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Police warns the public of\u00a0 convicted sex offender, who is living within the City of Jamestown.<\/p>\n
Robert William Lilley, Jr. resides at 2605 Circle Drive, at the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown\u2019s Halfway House.<\/p>\n
He is a 23 year old American Indian male, six feet one inch tall, weighing 325 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.<\/p>\n
Lilley has been assigned a high risk assessment by the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office, Risk Level Committee.<\/p>\n
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Offense:\u00a0 Sexual assault at age 16 when babysitting two young boys.\u00a0 He continued to act out sexually while in residential treatment and was terminated from the program.<\/p>\n
Conviction Date: December 2010 in Rolette County, North Dakota Juvenile Court.<\/p>\n
Disposition:\u00a0 Unknown.<\/p>\n
Lilley is currently on GPS monitoring.<\/p>\n
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Lilley is not wanted by police at this time and has served the sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n
This notification is meant for public safety and not to increase fear in the community, nor should this information be used to threaten, assault, or intimidate the offender.<\/p>\n
Any attempts to harass, intimidate or threaten these offenders, their families, landlords, or employers will be turned over for prosecution.<\/p>\n
Printed handouts of the demographics of Robert William Lilley, Jr., are available at the Jamestown Police Department.<\/p>\n
More information on registered sex offenders is available at the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s web site: www.sexoffender.nd.gov<\/p>\n
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Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown has finished the renovations open to the public from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m., Monday through Saturday, and starting Memorial Day seven days a week from 8-a.m., to 8-p.m.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Director, Illana Xinos said renovations have changed the layout Museum, adding that the 15 minute video, which will have its own viewing area, will become operational soon.<\/p>\n
She pointed out that the video tells the story of the American Bison, the officials U.S. mammal, the history of the bison, through modern times, along with the origins of the National Buffalo Museum.<\/p>\n
Illana added that White Cloud the albino buffalo that roamed the pasture behind the museum for many years, \u00a0and passed away a few months ago, will return home in preserved form and will be on display soon, in the museum\u2019s largest exhibit space.\u00a0 An interpretive panel will be installed that will explain the significance of the white buffalo.<\/p>\n
The National Buffalo Museum is also organizing this year\u2019s White Cloud Days, festivities.<\/p>\n
New this year is a 5K run\/walk which will lead off the White Cloud Days Parade on July 8, 2017.<\/p>\n
Funds raised will go to support the Two Rivers Activity Center (TRAC) which opens in August this year.<\/p>\n
Parade entries are being accepted at the Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
Illana and Jamestown Tourism Director Searle Swedlund will attend an International Tourism Conference this weekend in Bismarck.<\/p>\n
Also on our show Searle pointed out the significance of the National Buffalo Museum on tourism in Jamestown, on telling the story of the Jamestown area.<\/p>\n
On another topic, he added that the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse will be open for summer hours through Labor Day from 10-a.m., to 5-p.m.<\/p>\n
He pointed out that, regionally, the Peggy Lee, Midland Continental Railroad Museum in Wimbledon will host its 5th<\/sup> Anniversary, on Peggy Lee\u2019s birthday on May 26, 2017.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi) \u00a0 Stutsman County has adopted \u00a0a year-round ban on open burning during times of Very High or Extreme fire conditions or during a Red Flag Warning.<\/p>\n The Ordinance approved unanimously by the Stutsman County Commission, specifies the difference between open burn and open fire. Open burning is prohibited when conditions on the fire index are Very High or Extreme conditions and Red Flag Warnings are issued.<\/p>\n Stutsman County State\u2019s Attorney Fritz Fremgen says\u00a0 the ordinance does allow for open fires.<\/p>\n The ordinance also requires the public to be aware of the fire index in the county before \u00a0burning. The commission approved of the ordinance unanimously, putting it into effect immediately.<\/p>\n Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist adds that the ordinance would not count towards camping fires or fires that could not cause sparks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud issued an Arbor Day Proclamation for Valley City, for May 17, 2017.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.<\/p>\n Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,527,528.93<\/p>\n Raffle Permit for Ashtabula Fireworks Association, Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Valley City Trap Club<\/p>\n Blocking off the Street Request for Soapbox Derby on June 3, 2017 (with rain date on June 4, 2017) on North Central from 3rd Street to 8th Street<\/p>\n Blocking off the Street Request for VFW, DAV, Legion & Amvets on May 29, 2017 between the intersections of Central & Main and 2nd Avenue SE & Main<\/p>\n Renewal Application for Electrician, Plumber and Mechanical Contractor license for Grant\u2019s Mechanical, Inc.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS <\/strong><\/p>\n Attorney General\u2019s \u201cA Citizen\u2019s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws\u201d *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations. <\/em><\/p>\n No personal attacks to persons present or not<\/p>\n No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform<\/p>\n 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair<\/p>\n Thank you for participating in City Government.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC HEARING <\/strong><\/p>\n For liquor license transfer request for Captain\u2019s Pub.<\/p>\n City Administrator Dave Shelkoph said the Fire and Police Chiefs have indicated the business is in compliance with the City Code with the requirement including electrical completed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing City Commissioners approved the liquor license transfer request for Captain\u2019s Pub.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 110<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing the City Commission\u00a0 approved,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 111<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing the Commissioners approved<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Public Hearing was held an\u00a0 Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting a Section of an Ordinance \u00a0concerning the Zoning Map, by changing the zoning use districts as established on the zoning map. Schelkoph said a small clarification was noted and corrected due to a typo.<\/p>\n He said this is the final step to correct zoning inaccuracies over the past -3-4- years, meeting with the public and city officials and KLJ.<\/p>\n Other changes in the future are likely.<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved the first reading of the Ordinance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n RESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Resolution Resolution to create the City\u2019s Master Fee Schedule.<\/p>\n Schelkoph said the Resolution creates establishing certain fees without changing Ordinances.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Commissioners\u00a0 approved the \u00a0Election Workers for the May 23, 2017 Special City Election<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Commissioners approved proceeding with an estimated project cost of $68,433.98 by Precision Concrete Cutting for the 2017 Southeast Sidewalk Repair Project. \u00a0Schelkoph pointed out discussion concerning an alternative Precision to do the work.<\/p>\n A bid document was sent to contractors to perform the work. One bid was received\u2026from Precision Concrete, which has equipment made specifically for the work.\u00a0 The work is in compliance with ADA requirements. He said the business has saved Valley City money by using Precision Concrete.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved gaming site authorization for North Dakota Wildlife Federation at Valley City Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE on April 7, 2018.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Commissioners approved the annual gaming site authorization for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE; Hi-Line Hospitality LLC (City Lights), 2369 Elm Street; My Bar Valley City LLC, 240 East Main St; Main St Off Sale LLC – Tavern 94, 455 Wintershow Road; Labor Club, 214 2nd Street NE.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for Valley City Eagles at ND Winter Show on May 6, 2017<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also approved is a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for City Lights at VCSU Student Union Cafeteria on May 11, 2017<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT:<\/strong><\/p>\n Schelkoph reminded residents to be careful driving during Citywide Cleanup with trucks moving around town.<\/p>\n He added the Mill Dam drop off site is for grass and leaves only, NOT for trees, or branches.<\/p>\n The release from Bald Hill Dam is at 1,300 cfs, and is expected to be decreased over the next few days.<\/p>\n He cautions residents to be careful at the river as the water is fast moving.<\/p>\n He added that it is unlawful for boaters to leave a wake in the river water, which leads to river bank erosion, and property damage.<\/p>\n He said that community meetings will be held in planning the future for Valley City.<\/p>\n He said the state legislature has earmarked $3-million for permanent flood control for Valley City.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Absentee ballots for the May 23, 2017 Special Election for City Commissioner are available at City Hall until May 22, 2017.<\/p>\n On May 23rd<\/sup> the polls at City Hall will be open from 7-a.m. to 7-p.m.<\/p>\n It was requested that citizens make sure garbage can lids are secure so debris does not blow around town.<\/p>\n City Fire Chief Retterath reported that the city\u2019s six emergency sirens are in working order, as tested during last week\u2019s tornado drill.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud said\u00a0 newly formed Employees Advisory Committee recently met for the first time, which is geared to bridge communications within city departments.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0 The seventh year of Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at Jamestown High School is coming to a close with its final exercises on Thursday, May 4, 2017.\u00a0 Approximately 103 students of the freshmen class will be participating in a disaster exercise.<\/p>\n Stutsman County Emergency Manager, Jerry Bergquist says, the students will act as the responders during a mock bleacher collapse scenario with JHS drama students acting as victims.\u00a0 Students will utilize their newly-learned CERT skills under the direction of local emergency response agencies and school staff.\u00a0 The exercise will give students a chance to practice and refine their new capabilities should they need to respond to an actual disaster or emergency event in the future.\u00a0 Prior to the exercise, there will be a brief graduation ceremony with the students receiving their Teen CERT diplomas.<\/p>\n Due to the large amount of students participating in this year\u2019s class, there will be two separate exercises and graduation ceremonies.\u00a0 The first group starts at 9:01 a.m. with the second group following at 10:21 a.m.<\/p>\n\n