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CSi Weather…<\/p>\n.TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.<\/p>\n
.THURSDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 30 to 35. Southeast winds 10 to<\/p>\n
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.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs<\/p>\n
in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of light snow. Highs<\/p>\n
20 to 25.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 below.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Partly sunny. Highs 10 to 15.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to 5 above.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Partly sunny. A slight chance of light snow. Highs<\/p>\n
20 to 25.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs 30 to 35.<\/p>\n
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Friday night into Saturday, a cold front<\/a> into the region along with<\/p>\n some light snow.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The colder air remains over the region until early next week<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This shot of cold air may linger through the work week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Snow chances will accompany this cold front, but at this time<\/p>\n minimal if any impacts expected.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Day In History,\u00a0 January 24, 1874 \u2013\u00a0 The Death of Enos Stutsman.\u00a0***<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Enos Stutsman, namesake of\u00a0 Stutsman County dies in Pembina, North Dakota in 1874.<\/p>\n More information on line at CSiNewsNow.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The National Weather Service says the threat of spring flooding along the Red River in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota is “very low.”<\/p>\n The weather service issued its first flood outlook of the season Tuesday. The report says dry conditions have persisted in the Red River Basin since February and short-range climate forecasts call only for minor flooding. Soil moisture and snowpack are at near normal to below normal levels.<\/p>\n There’s also good news for the Devils Lake Basin in northeastern North Dakota. The outlook says there’s a 5 percent chance that Devils Lake will reach an elevation of 1,451.4 feet. The record crest was set in June 2011 at 1,454.3 feet.<\/p>\n The next update will be issued on Feb. 15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Public Works informs motorists that beginning Thursday, January 25, 7TH<\/sup> Ave SE will be closed to through traffic between 2nd<\/sup> St NE and 2nd<\/sup> St SE for BNSF Railway maintenance.\u00a0 North & south bound traffic will be detoured west to 4th<\/sup> Ave SE from 6 am \u2013 4pm.<\/p>\n Please be aware of detour signage \u2013 motorists should use extreme caution in this area and use alternate routes if possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council Committees met in Joint Session at City Hall on Tuesday.\u00a0 Council Members Brubakken, and Buchanan were not present.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approving the request from the JSDC for $250,000 in Flex PACE interest buy down funds for 2018 from the Economic Development Fund with the City Share to be $200,000, and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approving the lease renewal between JSDC and UTC for the JSDC owned building located on the Jamestown Regional Airport property.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends moving to the City Council without recommendation,\u00a0\u00a0 entering into an agreement renewal with the Jamestown Community Correction Program to provide community service and restitution program services for a fee of $3.00 per hour.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends \u00a0entering into an easement agreement renewal with Casey\u2019s General Stores, Inc., over and across Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 3, and Auditor\u2019s Plat 1. The final 10 year renewal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends the \u00a0appointment of Travis Iversen as an Assistant City Prosecutor, and Assistant City Attorney.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approving \u00a0recognizing the NDBPA \u2013 Charitable Bowling Council as an other public spirited organization and the Blue Jay Soccer Booster Club for a Calendar Raffle, and to authorize the issuance of a raffle permits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Informational<\/strong>: Departmental and financial reports.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE: <\/strong><\/p>\n Considered amending the Land Use Plan on All except the S90\u2019 of Lot 1 Replat & except Parcel A, Block 1, Residence Park 2nd Addition from Public\/Institutional to Low Density Residential, the former Bethel Four Acres Nursing Home.\u00a0 Mayor Andersen said the property is surrounded by Low Density Residential zoning.<\/p>\n The City Planning Commission moved to change to Low Density Residential.<\/p>\n The committee recommends, approving to Low Density Residential.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With that \u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee considered introducing the First Reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact an Ordinance of the City Code to change the zoning of All Except the S90\u2019 of Lot 1 Replat & Except Parcel A, Block 1. Residence Park 2nd Addition from R-1 (One Family Residential District) to R-2 (One to Six Family Residential District). The property is located at 1404 1st Ave North.<\/p>\n The committee recommends approval.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n Greg Carlson spoke regarding the proposed renewal of the Civic Center for the Roughrider Rodeo Finals in 2018. He said he would like to see a five year renewal, to bid on with the Association, a multiple year presentation.<\/p>\n Council Member Phillips said the contract is geared to be annually.<\/p>\n Civic Center Manager Pam Fosse presented the annual contract.<\/p>\n Council Member Gumke said a one year contract is more manageable between the two parties, with rental changes the responsibility of the Civic Center.<\/p>\n No action was taken by the committee, with the Rodeo and Civic Center signing the one year agreement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FIRE & POLICE COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n No agenda items at this time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n Considered the request from Otter Tail Power for reimbursement for relocating electrical lines off City right-of-way. \u00a0The committee recommends moving to the City Council meeting without recommendation, with Otter Tail appearing at the Council meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approving Change Order No. 2 from Swanberg Construction, Inc., on the Raker Building, in the amount of $1,754.00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approval of the STIP list and to identify priorities to be forwarded to the NDDOT.<\/p>\n Mayor Andersen suggested a separate meeting to discuss the priorities, with the full council on hand, as the item was tabled until then.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommended authorizing the City Engineer to develop detailed plans, specifications and estimates for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #18-41.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommended the following for 2018 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #18-11:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends the replacement of a new 3.5 Ton truck for the Street Department, a budgeted item.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The committee recommends approval of utility rate adjustments for 2018. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs said all rates are at a five percent increase, which will include commercial garbage fees, and tipping fees and such items as tires and mercury vapor lights.. Any fee not adjusted over the past five months will not change.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayor Andersen said Ralph Friebel said the recycling carts will be distributed by February 12th<\/sup>, and that residential recycling to start March 1.<\/p>\n The committee recommends upholding the February 1, date to start default action, as a back up in case matters move to find another recycler, with a 60 day leeway.<\/p>\n It was pointed out that the recycling center is back open to the regular hours for drop off of items.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Informational: <\/strong>One (1) application has been received for the Jamestown Fire Code \u2013 Board of Appeals.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A Public Input Meeting to be held on February 1 to gauge interest and discuss potential improvements to downtown Main Street (1st Avenue) in Jamestown<\/p>\n The Public Input Meeting will be held at 5:30 pm at the City Hall downstairs Conference Room at 102 3rd Avenue SE Jamestown, ND. The meeting will include a formal presentation at 5:30 with time for questions and comments afterwards.<\/p>\n The purpose of the Public Input Meeting is to discuss: The meeting will provide opportunity for public comment. Representatives from the City of Jamestown will be on hand to discuss ideas and concerns. The City of Jamestown will consider every request for reasonable accommodation to provide: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Public Schools reminds parents that Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, February 5th and on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.\u00a0 Elementary conferences are from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM both days.<\/p>\n Elementary School conferences will be by appointment. Parents will be notified of their appointment by the staff of those schools.<\/p>\n Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences are from 3:30 to 6:30 PM both days and the Middle School conferences will be by appointment.\u00a0 Parents will be notified of their appointment by the Middle School staff.<\/p>\n High School and the Career and Technology Center\u2019s Parent Teacher conferences are from 3:30 to 6:30 PM both days.<\/p>\n School will not<\/u><\/strong> be in session on Friday, February 16th<\/sup> and Monday, February 19th<\/sup>.School will resume on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Airline boardings at North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports last year dropped about 2 percent from the previous year.<\/p>\n The state Aeronautics Commission says boardings still surpassed 1 million in 2017. Bismarck, Jamestown and Devils Lake also posted record passenger numbers.<\/p>\n Top destinations for North Dakota travelers were Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando, Denver and Minneapolis.<\/p>\n Boardings have decreased three straight years since the record of 1.2 million in 2014. The commission says high oil and agriculture commodity prices led to the record that year.<\/p>\n The eight commercial service airports in North Dakota are in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Devils Lake and Jamestown.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (JamestownChamber)\u00a0 \u00a0Members of the Young Professionals of Jamestown recently presented a Business of the Month Award to The Apple Basket Caf\u00e9 for their outstanding customer service and continued commitment to the community.\u00a0 This business is located in the Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown.\u00a0 The caf\u00e9 employees and medical center staff joined the Chamber Young Professionals and members of the Chamber Ambassadors for the presentation.\u00a0 The nomination stated, \u201cThis group continually goes above and beyond to serve their customers, and they do it with a smile.\u00a0 They provide great meals as well as providing new options to tantalize the taste buds.\u00a0 They are committed to excellence in everything they do, from setting up for banquets to the individual meals.\u00a0 You will not find a more dedicated and talented group of individuals, and they love to serve you.\u201d\u00a0 The Apple Basket Caf\u00e9 is a great alternative to consider if you want something different for a meal, and it is open to the general public, not just patients and their families, or hospital staff.\u00a0 They also have options to serve meetings that can be held in the hospital conference room as well.\u00a0 Consider their meals for healthy alternatives and great taste, and enjoy the healing garden as a peaceful place to eat your meal (once spring comes!).<\/p>\n The Young Professionals of Jamestown honor businesses that provide superior customer service, exhibit community spirit and provide a positive economic impact to the community.\u00a0 This award provides recognition throughout the month with a plaque and a recognition banner for the month. The Apple Basket Caf\u00e9, along with all of the other monthly winners, will be considered for Business of the Year to be awarded at the Chamber\u2019s annual banquet in January.\u00a0 Business of the Month award nomination forms are available at the Chamber office.\u00a0 Call 701-252-4830 for more information or email director@jamestownchamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says budget challenges still exist a year after he took office despite an uptick in the state’s economy.<\/p>\n Burgum gave his second State of the State speech Tuesday at Minot State University. The first-term Republican governor was short on policy specifics during his nearly 90-minute speech and instead focused much of his address on his first year in office.<\/p>\n Burgum says interest from North Dakota’s oil tax savings account may have to be tapped in the future to balance the state’s budget. But he says the earnings should be only used on initiatives that have long-term benefits to the state.<\/p>\n He gave no specifics but challenged North Dakotans to come up with innovative ideas to achieve that.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A North Dakota man who led police on a wild chase in which he stole a car with a baby inside and eventually shot and wounded himself has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.<\/p>\n Prosecutors say troopers attempted to pull over 24-year-old Daniel TwoHearts in eastern North Dakota in February 2017. Authorities say the Fort Totten man ditched a pickup he was driving, shot in the direction of officers and led police on an 80-mile chase. Along the way he stole three vehicles, including one with an infant inside.<\/p>\n TwoHearts eventually wound up at a Devils Lake apartment. Police say he shot himself in the chest after a brief standoff.<\/p>\n TwoHearts pleaded guilty to numerous charges. The sentence ordered Tuesday also calls for five years of supervised release.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n MINOT, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Sentencing has been delayed for a Minot woman accused of helping with the murder of her husband’s ex-wife.<\/p>\n\n
\n\u2022 Current street issues in downtown Jamestown
\n\u2022 Pedestrian Access
\n\u2022 Aesthetics
\n\u2022 Changing Main Street from 4 lanes to 3 lanes utilizing a dedicated center turn lane
\n\u2022 Governor\u2019s \u201cMain Street Initiative\u201d
\n\u2022 Signals and Signal timing<\/p>\n
\nIf unable to attend the Public Input Meeting, written statements or comments must be mailed by February 15, 2018 to: Travis Dillman, City Engineer, 102 3rd Avenue NE, Jamestown, ND 58401 or travis.dillman@interstateeng.com<\/a>, or call 701-252- 0234.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 An accessible meeting facility or other accommodation for people with disabilities,
\n\u2022 Language interpretation for people with limited English proficiency (LEP), and
\n\u2022 Translations of written material necessary
\nTo request accommodations, contact Jeff Fuchs, Administrator, City of Jamestown at (701) 252-5900 or jfuchs@daktel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n