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TONIGHT…INCREASING CLOUDS. A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS\u00a0 A 50 PERCENT CHANCE AFTER MIDNIGHT IN THE VALLEY CITY AREA . LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH
\nSHIFTING TO THE SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
\n.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST
\nWINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
\n.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
\nNORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO
\n10 MPH.
\n.THURSDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 50S.
\n.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
\n.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER
\n50S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
\n.SUNDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
\nSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S.
\n.MONDAY…PARTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS
\nAND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.<\/p>\n
\u00a0IN CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA DURING\u00a0 TUESDAY\u00a0EVENING
\n\u00a0AND OVERNIGHT A FEW STORMS COULD BE STRONG TO SEVERE.<\/p>\n
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Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) \u2014 The Jamestown City Council\u2019s Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center and Promotion Committees met Tuesday evening (Jul 23, 2013) at City Hall. All members were present.<\/p>\n
Under Finance & Legal Committee business:<\/p>\n
The committee considered the request for reinstatement of the original $100,000 of Economic Development Funds for FLEX PACE funding for Buffalo City Rotisserie Grill with the City Share to be 100% and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n
The original amount was de-obligated by the JSDC. Council Member Brubakken moved to fund at $54,000 which failed on a 3-2 vote. The committee voted 3-2 to recommend approving the original $100,000.<\/p>\n
Council Members Dan Buchanan and Steve Brubakken opposed, Charlie Kourajian, Ramone Gumke and Mayor Katie Andersen were in favor.<\/p>\n
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The committee recommends approving the JSDC 2014 draft Budget requesting $232,000 from the City Sales Tax Fund and $83,000 Stutsman County levy for Economic Development.<\/p>\n
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Also recommended for approval was a request from JSDC for $33,810 from Economic Development Funds to pay the 2014 Stutsman County dues for the South Central Dakota Regional Council with the City Share to be $21,300 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund.<\/p>\n
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The committee discussed a letter from Laurie Markegard relative to transients in the residential area south of Wal-Mart.<\/p>\n
The letter describes how trespassing and transients have been a problem for the Markegards since Jamestown\u2019s new Walmart opened in 2008, where she says there are many transients. She said there are strangers on their property on daily basis, including a convicted sex offender, and an individual drinking alcohol on their property.In her letter she told of finding a tent on her property surrounded by \u201cseveral empty soup cans, pop cans and toilet paper,\u201d asking people walking dogs on their yard to leave and seeing a man urinate in their yard.Markegard said she is also concerned with the Jamestown Police Department\u2019s response to her family\u2019s calls.She said police told her that nothing could be done because the individual \u201cwasn\u2019t caught in the act.\u201d She said her 5 and 8 year old children cannot play freely in their own yard.<\/p>\n
Council Member Gumke said the property is outside city limits, and the proper agency to contact is the Stutsman County Sheriff\u2019s Office. He also suggested posting \u201cno tresspassing signs.\u201d Those in violation could then be arrested.<\/p>\n
City Council Member Dan Buchanan said there needs to be an addressing of the zoning classification of Walmart\u2019s property, to see if overnight camping is allowed there.<\/p>\n
Walmart Manager, John Schaefer said the store has ordered \u201cno parking\u201d signs, to limit parking to those with Walmart business.The store will ban camping and overnight parking starting August 4, 2013, a local decision, and some Walmarts in western North Dakota are also banning camping.<\/p>\n
Mayor Andersen said the city ordinance will be reviewed to update it regarding panhandling issues and enforcement.<\/p>\n
The committee took no action, with a First Reading of an Ordinance to come to the August City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
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The committee considered the request from Dean Hafner and Clyde Schmaltz to use special assessment provisions (provided in Section 8 of Appendix B of the City Code) relative to the development of additional lots in the Meadow\u2019s Addition on 3rd Street Northeast. The committee recommends approving the request on a 4-1 vote.<\/p>\n
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The committee reviewed information provided to the Committee members relative to beekeeping in the City with a valid permit.The city will have to develop an Ordinance in order to regulate beekeeping, which would be more restrictive than state law, concerning placement of hives and safeguards, and notification of neighbors. The city would then have approval of a permit application.Mayor Andersen said the state law is appropriate for enforcement and regulation.The committee voted recommend the City Attorney develop and Ordinance regulating beehives in the city.<\/p>\n
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The committee recommends the acquisition of a utility easement from Farmer\u2019s Union for the Sanitary Sewer Main Construction Project, in the amount of $10,000, for the Utility Easement and $3,500 for a temporary construction easement.<\/p>\n
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Also discussed was the Second reading of an Ordinance to create and enact a new Chapter 27 of the City Code pertaining to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses of adult cabarets and escort services, is scheduled for the August 5, 2013 City Council meeting.At the meeting discussed was distance exclusions, problems regarding minimum distances to locate a business from residential, churches, schools and existing liquor establishments. It was indicated that M-1 and M-2 Manufacturing zoning is interspersed in the city, to obtain the proposed distances. The Mayor suggested that fencing of an establishment might be the answer to the distance issue, along with sound and visibility concerns.The city will look at other cities Ordinances pertaining to fencing and noise and visibility issues.<\/p>\n
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Informational:<\/p>\n
Monthly departmental reports were presented.<\/p>\n
It was noted that a public hearing and action relative to the request for the vacation of the unvacated alley portion adjacent to Lots 8, 9, that portion of Lot 10 line perpendicular to the east lot line of Lot 32, and all Lots 32 & 33, Block 9, Kelley & Fuller\u2019s 2nd Addition, all to the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled for the August 5, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1399, introduced by Council<\/p>\n
Member Gumke, for the annexation of Lots 1 thru 10, Block 1; Lots 1 thru 10, Block 2; Lots 11 thru 35, Block 3; and Lots 1 thru 28, Block 4, all Marjo First Addition & all rightof- ways included in and adjacent to said annexation area, Bloom Township, within the NE\u00bc of Section 30, Township 140 North, Range 63 West, Stutsman County, North Dakota, is scheduled for the August 5, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
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Building, Planning & Zoning Committee:<\/p>\n
Under Informational items:<\/p>\n
Draft Minutes of the July 8, 2013, Planning Commission meeting.<\/p>\n
Revised application forms included submitted by SRF Consultants were reviewed including:<\/p>\n
Change in Zoning<\/p>\n
Approval of a Plat<\/p>\n
Special Use Permit<\/p>\n
The forms will be available on the city\u2019s web site.<\/p>\n
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The second reading of an Ordinance to amend and re-enact a Section of the City Code pertaining to uses permitted in R-3 Districts, is scheduled for the August 5, 2013, City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
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The committee recommended the approval of the plat of Walicski\u2019s Third Extension.<\/p>\n
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Civic Center and Promotion Committee:<\/p>\n
Informational:<\/p>\n
Requests for Proposals for a Guaranteed Savings Project for the Jamestown Civic Center are due by July 26, 2013, and will be placed on the August 5, 2013, City Council agenda.<\/p>\n
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The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 67, followed by replays.<\/p>\n
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Medina, N.D. (KCSi-T.V. News Jul 23, 2013) \u2013 \u2013 Jasper Schneider, USDA Rural Development state director, announced Tuesday that the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resource Management and Sustainability (FARRMS) received an $89,000 grant for a feasibility study and to provide producers with business development resources.<\/p>\n
Schneider says, “This grant will further the mission of FAARMS by helping build successful and sustainable farms and rural communities. The project will offer new and experienced farmers opportunities for mentoring and resources to develop their skills.”<\/p>\n
FARRMS will use a portion of the grant to identify the economic viability of light processing, wash and pack, and grading facilities for fruits and vegetables in North Dakota. The funding will also help implement a Farm Beginning program, which is an eight session course that will cover the following topics: holistic management, good stewardship, financial and business management, food safety, marketing and profitability, and business planning.<\/p>\n
The funding was provided through the USDA Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program, which focuses on business expansion and job creation. Since 2009, the RBOG program has invested more than $890,000 in North Dakota. For more information on USDA programs, please call (701) 530-2037 or visit<\/p>\n