FARGO, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota State University is proposing a $60 million research facility on its Fargo campus to house the school’s food-related science departments.<\/p>\n
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After tonight and Wednesday the next round of precipitation is likely<\/a> Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n Precipitation is likely<\/a> to begin across southern North Dakota and<\/p>\n then spread across most of the state by the overnight hours.<\/p>\n Precipitation will start out as rain, changing to mostly snow<\/p>\n during the night. Light accumulations are possible, especially on<\/p>\n grassy surfaces. Snow is forecast to transition to rain during the<\/p>\n day on Friday.<\/p>\n Late this in the weekend into early next week another storm is<\/p>\n taking aim on the northern Plains. Widespread precipitation and<\/p>\n cold temperatures are possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n A PROCLAMATION WAS READ, BY MAYOR CARLSRUD,\u00a0 DECLARING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/b><\/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 $2,236,198.98.<\/p>\n Raffle Permits for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals<\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one spoke<\/b><\/p>\n PUBLIC HEARING:<\/b><\/p>\n Regarding \u00a0Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 109. City Auditor Richter, said written comments had been received.<\/p>\n Four issues were addressed, including water retention in an ADA ramp, a slump in the street, that will be resolved, a driveway issue that will resolved yet this fall.\u00a0 The owner asked to have the work done this spring, and doesn’t want to pay the specials until completed. \u00a0 It was suggested to have the area tilled, now.\u00a0 A seal coat was brought to attention, which was explained and no concerns by officials.\u00a0 City Auditor Richter those properties in questions can be held off special assessed for a year.<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 109 with the adjustments.<\/p>\n ORDINANCE:<\/b><\/p>\n The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2019 City Budget. \u00a0\u00a0No changes from the First Reading.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting Title 20, Taxation. City Attorney Schoenack \u00a0said the Ordinance combines several ordinance into one, under recodification.<\/p>\n RESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n City Commissioners \u00a0approved a Resolution approving Plat of Hanna Field Addition. City Attorney Schoenack \u00a0said a Public Hearing was held and recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Committee.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution approving the \u00a0Plat of Olsberg Addition, also recommended for approval by the Zoning and Planning Committee.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Setting Salaries for Commissioners.<\/p>\n Approved a Resolution amending Electrical Rates.\u00a0 The resolution clarifies the rate structure, and when it is in effect.<\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS:<\/b><\/p>\n Commissioners approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for City Lights at VCSU on October 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. at the Viking Hall of Fame Banquet.<\/p>\n Commissioners approved \u00a0the \u00a0appointment of Ruth Berg to the Valley City Barnes County Library Board to fill vacancy until June 30, 2019.\u00a0 Commissioner Powell said a member stepped down and Berg was deemed the most qualified of the applicants.<\/p>\n Approved the recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 809 8 \u00bd Avenue NW for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home.<\/p>\n City Commissioners then approved \u00a02019 Scheduled Board Meetings. City Auditor Richter the Commission meetings will continue the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the exception of holiday dates when the meeting will be moved.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved the 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract.\u00a0 City Auditor Richter pointed out the contract in the budget needed to be formally approved.\u00a0 The increase over 2018 amounts to 11 percent.<\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT: <\/b><\/p>\n No report was given<\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS: <\/b><\/p>\n City Fire Chief Retterath requested more applicants for firefighters, and noted the sirens will be tested on Wednesday.<\/p>\n KLJ gave an update on street projects being completed.<\/p>\n Commissioner Bishop thanked police and fire fighter for their work.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud noted city updates on work being done following the construction season.<\/p>\n He said electrical service was on\u00a0 99 percent of the time.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City officials report that paving of 3rd AVE SE in Valley City\u00a0 resumed on Tuesday 10\/2\/2018.<\/p>\n During paving operations, the intersection of 3rd AVE and 4th ST SE will be closed.<\/strong> It is expected that the intersection will be reopened the morning of Wednesday 10\/3\/2018.<\/p>\n During this shutdown 3rd Ave will be closed from College Street to Main Street. Access VCSU from 4th Ave SW during this closure.<\/strong><\/p>\n KLJ reports the work should be completed on time, pending weather conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Update<\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Eagles Club will be hosting a FREE WILL DONATION benefit fundraiser Spaghetti Feed for the Barnes County Museum, Monday, October 8,<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup> from 5:30-7pm.<\/p>\n Support is asked for the \u00a0local museum\u2019s efforts to keep doing what they\u2019re doing!\u00a0 They will also have a drawing for the \u201cCrazy Log Cabin\u201d quilt made by Sandy Goeller and 2nd<\/sup> prize is a cutlery set.\u00a0 Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.\u00a0 Drawing will be Monday night, need not be present to win!<\/p>\n For more information contact Wes Anderson, 701-845-0966.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Jamestown Tourism Director, Searle Swedlund says, a number of new events are going to Jamestown over the next few months, that will boost tourists and tourism dollars.<\/p>\n On Tuesday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, he said those events include the first ever NAIA National Women\u2019s Wrestling Tournament, along with Hockey Day, the University of Jamestown Basketball Shootout, and indoor tennis tournament at TRAC.<\/p>\n He pointed out the facilities in Jamestown at UJ and TRAC, along with expanded hotel rooms are supporting Jamestown\u2019s ability to attract participants and tourists.<\/p>\n He said at this month\u2019s tourism Executive\/Grant Committee meeting, requests will be considered under the Capital Construction fund.<\/p>\n Those include requests from Frontier Village, the National Buffalo Museum, Jamestown Parks and Recreation for Jack Brown Stadium.<\/p>\n Other monthly grant requests are scheduled on the agenda.<\/p>\n Searle also said a new Tourism Office Manager has been hired.<\/p>\n He said Allison Limke has been hired, adding that Allison is originally from Casselton, ND and recently joined her husband who recently moved to Jamestown for a job at UTC.<\/p>\n He pointed out that Allison brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous role with the Pella Historical Society.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 This year\u2019s annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper is planned for Wednesday October 3rd<\/sup>, 4-p.m. to 7-p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church at 4th <\/sup>\u00a0Avenue and 5th<\/sup> Street Southeast in Jamestown.<\/p>\n Tickets in advance\u2026Adults $14, At the door, $15.<\/p>\n Children 6-11 years old, $4, pre-schoolers eat free.<\/p>\n On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Men of Trinity spokesperson Bob Toso said in addition to the Lutefisk and Meatballs, the menu includes, coleslaw, lefse, potatoes, ice cream and beverages.<\/p>\n Ticket purchase helps support:<\/p>\n Boy Scout Troop 163<\/p>\n Boy Scouts Northern Lights Council<\/p>\n Red Willow Ministries & Camperships<\/p>\n Salvation Army & Community Action<\/p>\n Dakota Boys\/Girls Ranch<\/p>\n Trinity Building & Grounds Expense<\/p>\n Trinity Van & Transportation Expense<\/p>\n Holiday Outreach Food Baskets<\/p>\n He said typically around 300 people attend each year, raising about $4,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (Katie Ryan-Anderson)\u00a0 To raise money for Kids Against Hunger, Jamestown Kiwanis<\/p>\n is again holding a live auction and dinner event,\u00a0 Thursday, Oct. 4<\/strong> at the Jamestown Arts Center.<\/p>\n 5 p.m. social | 5:45 p.m. live action | 7:30 p.m. concert!<\/p>\n Freewill donations will be accepted.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The concert \u00a0features the bands who\u2019ve DONATED<\/strong> their time<\/strong> to benefit Kids Against Hunger.<\/p>\n Enjoy Jamestown\u2019s very own guitar virtuoso Steve Kuykendall! Steve is a nationally awarded guitar artist and local music teacher. He plays a great mix of classic rock and blues with some original tunes.<\/p>\n A troupe of local music enthusiasts playing classic rock, contemporary christen, and alternative rock beats. Band members include Terresa Davis on percussion, Robert Puffe on guitar and lead vocals, Liz Kapp on electric guitar, and Teresa Martini on bass guitar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 50 or so members of Kiwanis are working toward their $20,000 Kids Against Hunger goal. Kids Against Hunger is a meal-packaging event in which 300 volunteers pack meals for hungry families. The meals are distributed throughout North Dakota and Minnesota through the Great Plains Food Bank. This year\u2019s event is set for Saturday, Nov. 3.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown Kiwanis Club, President, Sarah Griego, says, \u00a0\u201cMembers of the Kiwanis Club of Jamestown volunteer at this event every year in our effort to help children thrive, prosper and grow. \u00a0We know kids need Kiwanis, in our community and in communities around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last year, about 60 Kiwanians and community members attended the Kids Against Hunger Dinner & Live Auction. They raised about $4,000 or enough to package about 16,000 meals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kids Against Hunger event is Saturday, Nov. 3<\/strong> at Stutsman Harley Davidson<\/p>\n 9 a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To learn more, visit www.Facebook.com\/JamestownKiwanis<\/a> or email JamestownKiwnais@gmail.com.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n About Kiwanis International <\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for students age 14\u201318, Builders Club for students age 11\u201314, K-Kids for students age 6\u201312 and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 558,000 adult and youth members 82 nations and geographic areas. Visit\u00a0www.kiwanis.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Kiwanis Club of Jamestown<\/strong><\/p>\n The 50 or so members of Kiwanis meet each Monday. Their mission is to serve children. New members are always welcome. Learn more at www.Facebook.com\/JamestownKiwanis<\/a> or email JamestownKiwanis@gmail.com.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FARGO, N.D. 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