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.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows around 10 below. Southwest winds 5 to<\/p>\n
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.THURSDAY…Sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the lower 20s. Southwest<\/p>\n
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.THURSDAY NIGHT…Clear. Not as cold. Lows around 15. Southwest<\/p>\n
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.FRIDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.<\/p>\n
.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.<\/p>\n
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY…Mostly cloudy. Highs around 30.<\/p>\n
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.<\/p>\n
Lows 15 to 20.<\/p>\n
.TUESDAY…Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow possibly mixed<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 A dog owner attempting to rescue their pet from the James River in Jamestown was able, with assistance, to get the dog into a canoe and bring it back to shore.<\/p>\n
Jamestown City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says, police were initially called to the river in the area of the Lindberg Townhouses about 8:45 -p.m., Sunday, who notified Jamestown Rescue to possibly send the water rescue unit.<\/p>\n
Chief Reuther said the dog owner was able to bring the dog into the canoe, and then the individual and the dog got safely back to shore.\u00a0 The water rescue unit was called back before it arrived on the scene.<\/p>\n
The dog was warmed, and was to be taken to a vet, for examination.<\/p>\n
Chief Reuther said he was on the scene about 25 minutes.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Finance & Legal Committee Building, Planning & Zoning Committee,\u00a0 Civic Center & Promotion Committee, met Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.\u00a0 Council Member Phillips was not present.<\/p>\n
FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n Consider leases with Frontier Village tenants.\u00a0 One was for a dollar, other leases varied.\u00a0 City Attorney Leo Ryan presented Searle Swedlund on the phone who said The Kirkpatrick Gallery was put at a dollar, owned by the Jamestown Fine Arts Association.\u00a0 Searle added that other rates varied based on coop agreements.\u00a0 The process of facilitating the leases will be handled by City Attorney Ryan.\u00a0\u00a0 The committee recommends adopting all leases as presented.<\/p>\n Then considered was the Frontier Village stagecoach agreement, at a one dollar lease for the season.\u00a0 The committee recommends approving the agreement.<\/p>\n The committee recommends establishing a budget for the operation and maintenance of the Frontier Village.\u00a0\u00a0 City Administrator Sarah Hellekson said the proposed budget would be added to the city\u2019s general fund budget and would include liability insurance premium.\u00a0 The addition will need to be approved by the City Council.<\/p>\n Overall Mayor Heinrich said it may be a year to assess the values and costs of the Frontier Village operations, and put the information before any entity that may wish to purchase the Village in the future.<\/p>\n The committee took no action.<\/p>\n In other business…<\/p>\n The committee recommends approving a request from RMEF Mindak Inc for a site authorization to conduct gaming at the Gladstone Inn (Ballroom) on March 14, 2020.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL<\/strong>: The issuance and sale of Series AC Refunding Improvement Bond warrants to fund the 18-41 paving project is scheduled for the March 2, 2020 City Council meeting.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>Appointments to the Board of Adjustments (1 open position), James River Library System Board (1 open position), and Pension Committee (1 employee representative position and the City Council representative) are scheduled at the March 2, 2020, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n Also Meeting Was The City Council’s:<\/p>\n BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>A public hearing is scheduled for the March 2, 2020, City Council meeting concerning the dangerous building at 202 Business Loop West.<\/p>\n INFORMATIONAL: <\/strong>The second reading of Ordinance No. 1523, introduced by Council Member Steele, to amend and re-enact Sections 9-12, 9-13, and 23-38 of the City Code pertaining to the Building Code and Plumbing Code, is scheduled at the March 2, 2020, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE <\/strong><\/p>\n No items were on the agenda.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi 67 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The Jamestown City Council’s Fire, Committee on Tuesday, considered an action plan to replace the State of North Dakota ladder truck. \u00a0Council Member Phillips was not present.\u00a0 Mayor Heinrich said the State of North Dakota has indicated that it will no longer pay the costs for the ladder truck.<\/p>\n He added the state legislature will meet in January of 2021.\u00a0 He said area state legislators are supportive of a new ladder truck in Jamestown.<\/p>\n He said Fire Chief Reuther has indicated the cost of a new ladder truck for $1 million.<\/p>\n Mayor Heinrich proposes the cost to paid\u00a0 from one-third state funds, and the city and local industry cover two-thirds of the cost.\u00a0 He said donations, pledges, payment plans and the like need to extend over a five year period.\u00a0 Once the agreements are reached the city would be able to order the ladder truck.<\/p>\n City Fire Chief Jim Reuther this is the best plan of action, and that it \u201cis doable.\u201d<\/p>\n The committee recommends endorsing the action plan.<\/p>\n Chief Reuther said a similar ladder truck will be stopping in Jamestown on Wednesday February\u00a0 26 from about 9:30-a.m. to 11-a.m., at the city fire hall, for the public to view.<\/p>\n In Police Committee Business:<\/p>\n Considered was the employee policy revision allowing law enforcement personnel to live within a specified response time.\u00a0 Police Chief Edinger said department members concurred that the officer live within 20 minutes driving time.\u00a0 Fire Chief Jim Reuther said a 20 minute drive is too long to respond to a fire call.\u00a0\u00a0 The department has a policy that part-time fire fighters can live within one mile of Jamestown.<\/p>\n The committee recommends language be developed, approving the police officer live within\u00a0 a 20 minute drive from Jamestown.\u00a0 The approval will require an Ordinance change.<\/p>\n Under \u201chousekeeping\u201d Items:<\/p>\n Considered was\u00a0the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 21-02-10 of the City Code pertaining to Classification and Disposition of Traffic Offenses; Fees; Duties of halting officer.<\/p>\n Considered the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 21-04-06 of the City Code pertaining to Persons Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Other Drugs or Substances Not to Operate Vehicle; Penalty.<\/p>\n Considered the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 21-08-01 of the City Code pertaining to Immediate Notice of Accident; Penalty.<\/p>\n Considered was the first reading of an ordinance to repeal Section 21-10-01 of the City Code pertaining to Leaving Motor Vehicles Unattended.<\/p>\n Considered the first reading of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 22-15.1 of the City Code pertaining to Firearms Loaded in Vehicle.<\/p>\n Considered the first reading of an ordinance to enact Section 22-53 of the City Code pertaining to Service Animal \u2013 Misrepresentation; Penalty.<\/p>\n The committee recommends approval of the items.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n A<\/strong>PPROVAL OF <\/strong>C<\/strong>ONSENT <\/strong>A<\/strong>GENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was a Raffle Permit for Dakota Plains Ag<\/p>\n P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>C<\/strong>OMMENTS <\/strong>No One Spoke <\/p>\n <\/p>\n R<\/strong>ESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2244 Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Streetscape II (NDDOT Project No. UGP-2-999(051), PCN 22280) and Paving Improvement District No. 120, and Mill and Overlay on Central Avenue.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 121 (2020 Seal Coat).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n City Commissioners approved a Conditional Use Permit Application filed by CEI Engineering & Associates, Inc. for Love\u2019s Travel Stop & Country Store.\u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said, a restaurant space has been recommended for approval.<\/p>\n The City Commission also approved the application.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discussed were Recommendations from the Visitors Committee:<\/p>\n City Auditor Richter presented information including a Recommendation to include and\/or amend a 12 month deadline to use funds with an option for a 6 month extensions for the Image Enhancement Grant, for Historic Buildings, and the Food & Beverage Grant.<\/p>\n The City Commission took no action.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved a recommendation to purchase receiver boxes for Transfer Station Sanitation Department Head, Swart, said the six new boxes will replace the six taken out of service<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was a recommendation to accept bids for pickup for Transfer Station. Sanitation Department Head Swart, said the pickup would be used for dumpster repairs and run errands.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approve Gaming Site Authorization for VC Eagles Aerie 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show February 29 \u2013 March 7, 2020. City Auditor Richter \u00a0<\/em>a plan has been submitted to the city.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was a Change for 2020 Board Calendar for March 3, June 2, September 1 and December 1 Finance Meetings to begin at 2:30 PM.\u00a0 City Auditor Richer, the start is one hour earlier than now, to hold more discusses, and avoid additional meetings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Commissioners, considered a plan for City Administrator screening and interviews.\u00a0 Mayor Carlsrud said, the proposed change was recommended by City Attorney Martineck, a three step process for screening, under executive session pertaining to confidential items.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>&C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n Avis Richter said, the city will meet with representatives of the state Deparment of Emergency Services on the application process if a flood disaster declaration is needed on behalf of the city.\u00a0 She said any \u201ctrigger,\u201d to implement such a declaration will like come if necessary, after the National Weather Service\u2019s March 11, 2020 spring flood outlook is issued.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jamestown\u00a0 (NDSU EXT. Service)\u00a0\u00a0 The NDSU Extension Service, Stutsman County office, has announced\u00a0 the results of the Stutsman county 4-H Hippology team at the Little I contest held February 14 in Fargo.<\/p>\n The Stutsman County 4-H Hippology group sent a senior team and a junior team to the competition.\u00a0 Two junior members, Morgan Baldwin of Jamestown and Riley Widman of Buchanan joined with two from Sargent county and placed 7th as a team.<\/p>\n The senior members of Kendra Cleghorn, Jamestown; Lexys Griffith and Haylee Widman, both of Buchanan, placed 4th as a team.\u00a0 Widman placed 11th overall individually and Cleghorn placed 8th overall individually.<\/p>\n The Hippology contests continue through February and March until the state contest March 28-29.<\/p>\n
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