Jamestown public meetings in 2023

City Council

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Finance & Legal Committee

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Planning Commission

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City Council

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Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The committee will review minutes only, with no items scheduled for decision or discussion.

Forestry Committee

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City Council

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City Council

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Public Works

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City Council

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Finance & Legal Committee

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Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

City Council

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Finance & Legal Committee

The Jamestown, ND Finance & Legal Committee meeting on 2023-09-19 has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific items are being decided or discussed.

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

City Council

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The City Council authorized the purchase of three properties for $900,000 and approved $2.14 million in special assessments for a seal coat and reconstruction district. The council also passed ordinances regarding zoning definitions for housing types and an alcohol license for Hillcrest Golf Course.

• Approved purchase of 1604 8th Ave SW, 1620 8th Ave SW, and 1509 9th Ave SW for $900,000 (5-0)
• Approved $2,140,000 in special assessments for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #22-41 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1575 to clarify zoning definitions and requirements for housing types (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1574 for an alcohol license for Hillcrest Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved $210,507 purchase of a Solid Waste Department Roll-off truck (5-0)
• Approved $81,300 for Cell C lagoon wall repairs at Wastewater Treatment Facility (5-0)
• Approved sale of three impounded vehicles to Budget Auto for a total of $890 (5-0)
• Approved $164,000 SEPA Legal Payment from Economic Development Funds (5-0)

Public Works

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Public Works Committee recommended the City Council approve agreements for landfill monitoring and expansion, a new roll-off truck, and lagoon wall repairs. A discussion on the Water Treatment Lime Filter Press Project was tabled until September.

• Recommended approval of 2023 CPS Agreement for landfill and storm water monitoring (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Interstate Engineering agreement for inert landfill expansion (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $210,507 purchase for Solid Waste Department Roll-off truck (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $81,300 quote from Scherbenske Inc. for Cell C lagoon wall repairs (Unanimous)
• Tabled Water Treatment Lime Filter Press Project funding discussion to September (Unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific items are being decided or discussed.

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The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests regarding yard setbacks for properties in Jamestown. Both requests were passed by a 3-0 vote with one member absent.

• Approved 12-foot rear-yard variance for 2214 2nd St SE (3-0)
• Approved side-yard variance for garage construction at 2111 4th ST NE (3-0)

Special Assessment Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Special Assessment Commission held a public hearing regarding Project #22-41 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District. No objections were received. The commission voted unanimously to assess the balance of the project cost to benefited properties.

• Approved assessment for Project #22-41 in the amount of $2,140,000.00 (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

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The Planning Commission approved two lot combinations for a showroom addition and a detached garage. The commission also approved two special use permits for a single-family dwelling located within the extraterritorial limits.

• Approved lot combination at 2501 3rd Ave SW (5-0)
• Approved lot combination at 315 5th St SW (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for single-family dwelling at 8360 31 ½ St SE, Lot 1, to be passed to City Council (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for single-family dwelling at 8360 31 ½ St SE, Lot 2 (5-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. As a result, there are no specific items to report for this meeting.

The committee approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the need for more tree surveying and the requirement to set an Arbor Day date by the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of the 6-8-23 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests regarding yard setbacks. Both requests were passed with 3-0 votes, with one member absent.

• Approved 12-foot rear-yard variance for 2214 2nd St SE (3-0)
• Approved side-yard variance for garage construction at 2111 4th ST NE (3-0)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural or cancelled. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The City Council approved several high-value infrastructure projects and financial measures, including the issuance of refunding improvement bonds and a water main improvement contract. The council also approved a series of employee pay adjustments and the annexation of property in Homer Township.

• Approved $4.33M Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $3,002,534 bid for Water Main Improvement District #23-61 to Scherbenske Inc. (5-0)
• Approved annexation of Auditor’s Lot 5-5, [Homer] Township (5-0)
• Approved 6% cost of living adjustment and 2.5% STEP increase for city employees (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 Housing Incentive Program request from JSDC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1571 regarding fire protection and hydrant regulation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two tandem axle trucks for the Street Department at $104,250 each (5-0)
• Approved monetary recruitment incentives for city employees (5-0)

Public Works

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Public Works Committee recommended approvals for a storm sewer contract, water meter replacements, two tandem axle trucks, and sewer lines. The Finance & Legal Committee recommended the 2024 preliminary budget and a $35,000 allocation for Police and Fire pension transitions.

• Recommended City Council approve Interstate Engineering contract for 96” Storm Sewer replacement (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve RFQ for Radio Read Water Meter Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $104,250 quote for 2022 budgeted tandem axle truck (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $104,250 quote for 2023 tandem axle truck (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $49,195.93 Kepida Contracting quote for Harold P. Bensch addition lines (Unanimous)
• Directed city staff to explore feasibility of using city personnel for underground utility installation (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council allow Sanitation Foreman to close Baler Facility most Saturdays if necessary (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve 2024 preliminary budget and $35,000 for Public Safety PERS transition (Unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The City Council approved a bid for the 96” Emergency Storm Water Replacement project. Mayor Heinrich noted that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds would be used after grant money is received.

• Awarded 96” Emergency Storm Water Replacement bid to CC Steel for $1,787,000 (4-0-1)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The committee may review minutes, but no specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended several budget and personnel items for City Council approval, including employee pay adjustments and a housing incentive. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee recommended zoning ordinance amendments to clarify housing type definitions.

• Recommended City Council approve JSDC Housing Incentive Program up to $500,000 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve reclassification of city pay ranges effective Sept 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended 6% cost of living and 2.5% STEP increase for all city employees for 2024 Budget (4-1)
• Recommended City Council approve land annexation at the inert landfill (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve revised alcohol license requirements for Hillcrest Golf Course (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve University of Jamestown permit for courtyard dance on Aug 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council introduce ordinance to amend zoning regulations for housing types (Unanimous)
• Tabled sales tax proceeds dedication for further consideration in August (Unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Budget Committee reached a consensus to budget for higher wage increases for the Police and Fire Departments. They also agreed to move these departments to the NDPERS Public Safety Retirement Fund. Other funds were reviewed, but no formal votes were recorded.

• Reached consensus to budget higher wage increases for Police and Fire Departments
• Reached consensus to move Police and Fire Departments to NDPERS Public Safety Retirement Fund

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any actions taken.

The City Council approved a cost-share reimbursement agreement for the preconstruction of an emergency 96-inch CMP replacement. The agreement is between the City of Jamestown and the State of North Dakota State Water Commission.

• Approved cost-share reimbursement agreement for Emergency 96-inch CMP Replacement preconstruction (4-0-1)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific business items are scheduled for public discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

The City Council Budget Committee agreed to reduce the transfer from the Water Utility Fund to the General Fund. Other funds were reviewed, and the committee requested further information on public safety COLA costs.

• Reduced transfer from Water Utility Fund to General Fund to $500,000

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for eight parking spaces to allow for the construction of a 4,260-square-foot commercial building. The request was made because the original plan did not comply with the ordinance requiring one space per 250 square feet of gross floor area.

• Approved variance request for eight parking spaces at 805 5th Ave NE (4-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Jamestown, ND Planning Commission meeting on 2023-07-10 has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

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The Commission recommended text amendments to zoning regulations regarding housing definitions and requirements for City Council approval. It also approved a lot combination at 202 & 206 10th St SW for a proposed commercial restaurant, contingent on correcting survey dimensions.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-3)
• Recommended approval to City Council for zoning text amendments to Sections 2.2, 4.5-4.7, 4.19, and 6.4 of Appendix C (6-0-3)
• Approved lot combination at 202 & 206 10th St SW with requirement to clarify and correct dimensions on the certificate of survey (7-0-2)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The City Council approved a $4,535,000 bond sale for paving districts and authorized several payments for engineering and paving services. The council also established employee health and dental insurance rates and approved a liquor license for Badlands Mercantile, LLC.

• Approved $4,535,000 Series AG bond sale for Paving Districts 22-41 and 23-41 (5-0)
• Approved $155,872.83 quote from Nuhn Industries, Ltd for Biosolid Field Tank and Injector (4-0)
• Approved $88,185 quote from Scherbenske Inc. for Waste Water Treatment Plant blower-air lines (5-0)
• Approved Class C liquor license for Badlands Mercantile, LLC at 107 1st Ave S (4-1)
• Approved vacation of a 30-ft wide permanent restricted utility easement in NE ¼ Sec. 3-T139-R64 (5-0)
• Approved employee health and dental insurance premium rates for Sept 2023-Aug 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled bids for 2023 Water Main Improvement District #23-61 until August 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Heidi Larson to the Central Valley Health Unit Committee (Unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The City Council rejected a bid from Nuhn Industries for a Biosolid Field Tank and Injector. The Council then decided to request new quotes for the same equipment.

• Rejected Nuhn Industries bid for Biosolid Field Tank and Injector (5-0)
• Approved request for quotes for Biosolid Field Tank and Injector (5-0)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items to report.

The committee reviewed two versions of the proposed General Fund budget involving different COLA percentages and retirement fund transitions. The committee decided to survey Police and Fire employees during open enrollment regarding the NDPERS Public Safety Retirement Fund.

• Approved motion to survey Police and Fire employees during open enrollment (4-1)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council reject a bid from Nuhn Industries due to a fatal flaw in the bid document. The committee further recommended that the City Council take any other necessary actions at a special meeting on June 27, 2023.

• Recommended City Council reject Nuhn Industries bid for Biosolid Field Tank & Injector (Unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

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The Finance & Legal Committee recommended several items for City Council approval, including employee health insurance rates and a $4.35M bond sale. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee recommended approval of a major subdivision plat. The Civic Center & Promotion Committee meeting was adjourned without discussion.

• Recommended $4.35M Series AG bond sale for Paving Districts 22-41 and 23-41 (Unanimous)
• Recommended monthly premium rates for Employee Group Health Insurance Plan (Unanimous)
• Recommended participation in Gate City Bank Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative at no cost (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator/Lab Manager job description (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase agreement for Jamestown Southwest Second Addition Outlot A (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of West Ridge Estates Major Subdivision Final Plat (Unanimous)
• Forwarded dental insurance coverage addition to City Council without recommendation (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Class C liquor license request for Badlands Mercantile, LLC without recommendation (Unanimous)

City Council

The agenda for this Jamestown, ND City Council meeting states that there is no agenda available. The document directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

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The Budget Committee met to review revenue line items for the proposed General Fund budget and Civic Center General Fund expenses. No substantive decisions or votes on budget allocations were recorded.

City Council

The agenda for this Jamestown, ND City Council meeting is not available; the document states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

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The Budget Committee reviewed portions of the 2023 projected and 2024 proposed General Fund budgets. Fire Chief Reuther and Police Chief Edinger provided information during the session. No formal votes on budget allocations were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 P.M. (Unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The City Council approved a resolution to award a bid for the 12th Ave SE NDDOT Project to Border States Paving Inc. The contract is valued at $1,365,627.10.

• Awarded 12th Ave SE NDDOT Project SU-CVD-2-987 (044), PCN 23267 to Border States Paving Inc for $1,365,627.10 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The source document states that no agenda is available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Planning Commission approved the final plat for West Ridge Estates to allow for the development of twin homes. The commission also approved text amendments to the zoning regulations to clarify dwelling definitions and allow zero-foot side yard setbacks for shared walls in specific districts.

• Approved final plat for West Ridge Estates (6-0)
• Approved text amendments to Section 2.2, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-19, and 6.4 of Appendix C regarding dwelling definitions and standards (6-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any details.

The committee approved the minutes from the May 11, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the Urban Forest Master Plan Subcommittee, tree replacement plans, and the forester's need for additional help. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for a new basketball floor and authorized the purchase of a bucket truck. The council also approved a wide range of consent agenda items, including infrastructure payments and a special use permit for a dispensary.

• Awarded Civic Center basketball floor bid to Baseman Floors Inc. for $99,250 (5-0)
• Approved $215,807 for a 2025 1-Ton Bucket Truck (5-0)
• Authorized real estate option agreement negotiations with Stride Development (3-2)
• Approved $445,000 purchase of Jamestown Southwest 2nd Addition Outlot A (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Compassion Center Dispensary (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Romsdal Properties, LLC for a stormwater pond (4-1)
• Authorized $4,370,000 for Refunding Improvement Bonds of Series AG 2023 (5-0)
• Approved May indebtedness of $2,392,226.77 (5-0)

Public Works

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Public Works Committee recommended City Council approval for water main improvements, lime filter presses, and a new land applicator. The committee also approved $500 for cemetery boundary surveys and forwarded a bucket truck replacement quote to Council.

• Recommended North Dakota Hazardous Materials Regional Response agreement (Unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Bucket Truck replacement quote to City Council (Unanimous)
• Recommended plans and bid advertisement for Water Main Improvement District #23-61 (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for Jamestown and McGinnis Cemetery boundary surveys (Unanimous)
• Recommended plans and bid advertisement for lime filter presses (Unanimous)
• Recommended bid advertisement for one new land applicator for Sewer Department (Unanimous)
• Recommended construction engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering for 12th Ave SE project (Unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision. The agenda text indicates only that minutes should be reviewed, making this a procedural placeholder.

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended several approvals for City Council, including a property purchase and a dispensary permit. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee recommended approval of an energy efficiency grant application. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee took no action.

• Recommended approval of $4,370,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds for Paving Districts 22-41 and 23-41 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Jamestown Southwest 2nd Addition Outlot A for $445,000 plus costs (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Compassion Center Dispensary (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of street dance permits for Corner Bar on June 10 and July 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Recommended gaming site authorizations for Jamestown Hockey Boosters at Wilson Arena and Gladstone Inn (Unanimous)
• Recommended raffle permit for The Cure Starts Now – ND Chapter (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Central Sales, Inc. stormwater pond request to City Council without recommendation (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SCEP EECBG grant application (Unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The City Council approved a resolution to extend an emergency declaration for the repair or replacement of a 96-inch stormwater pipe. The pipe is located south of 25th Street SW and east of 8th Ave SW.

• Approved resolution to extend emergency declaration for stormwater pipe repair (4-0-1)

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• No agenda items listed

The committee approved the minutes from the March 9, 2023, meeting. Members discussed a grant application for 2nd Ave SE, UFMP subcommittee meetings, and the procedure for new ordinances.

• Approved minutes of the 3-9-23 meeting

Planning Commission

The source document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The commission approved the preliminary plat for West Ridge Estates, a major subdivision at 1205 11th Ave SW, to create six lots for twin homes. Approval included recommendations for zoning ordinance amendments to allow zero-foot interior lot line setbacks and to redefine twin homes as single-family semi-attached. A separate lot combination for St. James Basilica at 211 4th St SE was also approved.

• Approved preliminary plat for West Ridge Estates, creating six lots for twin homes (6-0)
• Recommended zoning ordinance amendments for zero-foot interior lot line setbacks and redefining twin homes (6-0)
• Approved lot combination for St. James Basilica at 211 4th St SE for commercial garage construction (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023, Planning Commission meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023, Special Planning Commission meeting (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved all five variance requests on the agenda. These included setbacks for accessory structures and a sports bubble at the University of Jamestown, as well as a lot coverage variance for the bubble. Each motion passed 4-0.

• Approved 25' rear-yard setback variance for accessory structure at 620 10th Ave NW (4-0)
• Approved 30' rear-yard setback variance for barn at 1324 6th St NW (4-0)
• Approved 35.5' rear-yard setback variance for sports bubble at 6000 College Lane (4-0)
• Approved 7.25' side-yard setback variance for sports bubble at 6000 College Lane (4-0)
• Approved 39% lot coverage variance (to 79%) for 88,790-sf sports bubble at 6000 College Lane (4-0)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The provided text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes.

The City Council approved the purchase of two loaders from Titan Machinery and a compact loader from Central Sales. The council also approved several zoning changes, a reduction in city precincts, and various engineering payments.

• Approved $243,721 bid for Street Department 4-Wheel Drive Loader (5-0)
• Approved $290,261 bid for Solid Waste Department Articulated Wheel Loader (5-0)
• Approved $89,971.20 quote for Solid Waste Department Compact Loader (5-0)
• Approved zoning change from C-2 to CC for 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE (5-0)
• Approved reduction of city precincts from six to two (5-0)
• Approved minor subdivision and special use permit for University of Jamestown Sports Bubble (5-0)
• Appointed Olivia Johnson to the Forestry Committee for a three-year term (unanimous)
• Tabled agreement between Stride Development and the City (5-0)

Public Works

This meeting has no agenda available; only the minutes are referenced for review. It appears to be procedural or cancelled.

The Public Works Committee recommended several approvals for City Council, including a new equipment purchase and the creation of a construction district for park bridges. The committee also recommended a no-parking designation and a recycling contract extension.

• Recommended City Council approve no-parking designation on south side of 1100 block of 2nd Place NE (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve extension to Recycling Collection Enterprise Agreement with Renaissance Recycling, LLC (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council create 2024 Citywide Parks Pedestrian Bridges Construction and Reconstruction District #24-21 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve preliminary engineering report for District #24-21 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council award $89,971.20 quote for Solid Waste Department Compact Loader to Central Sales (Unanimous)

City Council

The agenda for this meeting is empty, with no items listed. The only available information is that the agenda text states 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

The City Council approved a major subdivision plat at 1120 3rd St SE and authorized bids for a new basketball floor at the Civic Center. The council also approved a maintenance agreement with the NDDOT for 12th Ave SE and directed the City Attorney to modify the Special Assessment Policy.

• Approved final plat of Harold P. Bensch Addition at 1120 3rd St SE (4-0-1)
• Approved plans and authorized bids for new Civic Center basketball floor (4-0-1)
• Approved Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement with NDDOT for 12th Ave SE (4-0-1)
• Directed City Attorney to modify Special Assessment Policy (4-0-1)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural only. The committee directs readers to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

• No agenda items listed

The Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion committees recommended several approvals for City Council, including land subdivisions, gaming site authorizations, and a new basketball floor for the Civic Center.

• Recommended approval of James River Humane Society one-half mill levy replacement (Unanimous)
• Forwarded request to reduce city precincts from six to two to City Council without recommendation (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of purchase agreement with Stride Development for 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of gaming site authorizations for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of University of Jamestown Athletic Second Addition minor subdivision (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of University of Jamestown Sports Bubble Special Use Permit (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Menards Third Addition minor subdivision (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of bids for a new Civic Center basketball floor (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the final plat for the Harold P. Bensch Addition. The 4.16-acre project includes dedicating right-of-way for 11th Ave SE to support traffic flow and road construction. The area is currently zoned M-2 General Industrial and Manufacturing District.

• Recommended approval of the final plat for the Harold P. Bensch Addition (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major paving project and a booster station agreement. They also authorized the purchase of a new front end loader and the use of federal COVID infrastructure funds.

• Approved advertising for bids for one new Front End Loader for Solid Waste Department (5-0)
• Approved use of $281,654 in FHWA COVID Infrastructure Funds for NDDOT 12th Ave Project (5-0)
• Approved $296,000 Construction Agreement for Northwest Booster Station with American General Contractors, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $71,547.50 contract with LD Concrete for Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District #23-11 (5-0)
• Approved $2,293,693.32 contract with Border States Paving, Inc. for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District #23-41 (5-0)

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced for review. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no items to report.

The Board of Equalization accepted the 2023 real property assessments as submitted by the City Assessor. No public protests regarding property valuations were received.

• Approved 2023 real property assessments with a total taxable value of $55,054,993 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission recommended approval for revised and minor subdivision plats for the University of Jamestown and Menards. The commission also approved a preliminary plat for the Harold P. Bensch Addition and a lot combination for properties on 10th Ave NW.

• Recommended approval of revised final plat for University of Jamestown Athletic Second Addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of minor subdivision for Menards Third Addition (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Harold P. Bensch Addition (7-0)
• Approved lot combination for 620 and 720 10th Ave NW (7-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts and a series of consent agenda items including liquor licensing and engineering payments. The council rejected a watermain project bid due to costs exceeding estimates and appointed a member to the Special Assessment Commission.

• Awarded 23-41 Paving District bid to Border States Paving for $2,293,693.32 (5-0)
• Awarded 23-11 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter District bid to LD Concrete for $71,547.50 (5-0)
• Rejected bid for Watermain Improvement District 23-61 (5-0)
• Approved K9 ownership sale of K9 Odie to Sgt. Andrew Stoen for $1.00 (5-0)
• Approved Class F Beer, Wine, and Sparkling Wine license for Drift Prairie Brew House, LLC (5-0)
• Appointed John Baumgartner to the Special Assessment Commission for a six-year term (unanimous)
• Approved March indebtedness of $5,415,871.07 (5-0)
• Tabled bid advertising for a new Front End Loader to the April Public Works Committee (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Multiple committees recommended actions to the City Council, including a zoning change for 2nd Ave SE and the purchase of two front end loaders. The Police & Fire Committee recommended seeking cost-sharing for the Crisis Negotiation Team from county and city partners.

• Recommended sale of K9 Odie to Sgt. Andrew Stoen for $1 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Class F liquor license for Drift Prairie Brew House, LLC (Unanimous)
• Recommended Otter Tail Power Company easement for underground electric (Unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE from C-2 to CC (Unanimous)
• Recommended requesting cost-sharing for Crisis Negotiation Team from partner agencies (Unanimous)
• Recommended amending license agreement for private fire hydrants (Unanimous)
• Recommended advertising bids for one Street Department front end loader (Unanimous)
• Recommended advertising bids for one Solid Waste Department front end loader (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no decisions or discussions to report.

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The Commission approved a zone change for two downtown properties to allow for more flexible development. It also approved a preliminary/final plat and a special use permit for a University of Jamestown sports bubble facility.

• Approved zone change from C-2 to C-C for 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE (5-1)
• Approved preliminary/final plat for University of Jamestown Athletic Second Addition (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for University of Jamestown sports bubble (6-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

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The committee approved three members at large for the Urban Forest Master Plan. Members received updates on buckthorn project completion and increased forest service grants.

• Approved minutes of the 2-9-23 meeting
• Approved Ashley Johnson, Brandon Dale, and Cherish Bauer-Reich as Urban Forest Master Plan members at large

Civil Service Commission

The Jamestown Civil Service Commission meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

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The Commission held a hearing regarding the termination of Gary Jensen and heard witness testimony. The parties agreed to submit closing briefs by March 17, 2023, with written findings to be issued by March 31, 2023.

• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted exhibits 1-19, 21-35, and 37 for the Gary Jensen appeal (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved a wide range of infrastructure resolutions, including water main projects and pedestrian bridge repairs. They also extended a joint library services agreement with Stutsman County and passed ordinances regarding child care home definitions and the fire code.

• Approved one-year extension of joint library services with Stutsman County (5-0)
• Approved funding for water mains projects 21-61 and 22-61 using ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved $265,713.35 transfer from Stormwater Utility to Construction Fund for James River Bank Stabilization (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 1568 regarding Group Child Care Home or Preschool Facility definitions (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 1569 regarding the Fire Code Protection Code (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Dorene Stroh to City Assessor (5-0)
• Approved $2,989,888.88 in January indebtedness for payroll and general obligations (5-0)
• Authorized detailed plans for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 23-41 (5-0)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee recommended City Council approval for a new street sweeper, four replacement pickup trucks, and various road projects. The committee also recommended approving the 2023 Standard Specifications and a reimbursement agreement with the NDDOT for US Highway 52.

• Recommended approval of Jamestown projects on NDDOT STIP list (Unanimous)
• Recommended $270,980 purchase of Pelican Street Sweeper (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 City of Jamestown Standard Specifications (Unanimous)
• Recommended Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for US Highway 52 (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plans and bid advertisement for Seal Coat, Patching, Constructions & Reconstruction District #23-41 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $55,140 purchase of 2023 1-ton pickup to replace unit 19 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $53,725 purchase of 2023 3/4 ton pickup to replace unit 13 (Unanimous)
• Recommended $56,090 and $52,470 purchases of pickups to replace units 14 and 17 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved budget increases for the General Fund, Water Utility Fund, and Convention and Visitors Promotion Fund. The Council also authorized the purchase of BNSF property for the 12th Ave Project and approved a 2023 farm lease agreement.

• Approved 2023 Budget amendment increasing General Fund by $30,000, Convention and Visitors Promotion Fund by $32,000, and Water Utility Fund by $30,000 (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of BNSF property for 12th Ave Project using General Fund and Municipal Infrastructure Fund (4-0-1)
• Approved amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with Stutsman County for Joint Provision of Library Services (4-0-1)
• Approved 2023 Farm Lease Agreement with Ben Busch (4-0-1)

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural only. The committee will review minutes instead of taking up any substantive items.

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended the City Council approve a 2023 budget amendment, participation in national opioid settlements, and various leases and permits. The Civic Center & Promotion Committee recommended a basketball floor bid request and an HVAC maintenance contract renewal.

• Recommended City Council approve 2023 Budget amendment including $30,000 for Frontier Village (General Fund), $32,000 (Convention and Promotions Fund), and $30,000 (Water Utility Fund) (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve participation in National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $36,458.00 for 2023 South Central Dakota Regional Council Dues (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve 2023 Farm Lease Agreement with Ben Busch (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve RSVP Enterprises, Inc. Frontier Village lease through Dec 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Class D liquor license for Eric Nordstrom d.b.a. Spirits Bar and Grill (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve 2023 request for bids for a new Civic Center basketball floor (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve renewal of Preventative HVAC Maintenance Contract from Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors Inc. (Unanimous)

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The City Council met in a special session to discuss a pending or predictable lawsuit involving a former employee. Following an executive session, the Council voted to hire an outside law firm to represent the city and the police department.

• Approved resolution to convene in executive session to seek legal advice (4-0-1)
• Approved resolution to retain Scott Porsborg and his firm as outside counsel for the Civil Service Commission Appeal (4-0-1)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission appointed a new chair and scheduled a hearing for an appeal. The board also approved minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of the July 27, 2017 meeting (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jon Lillejord as chair of the Civil Service Commission (Unanimous)
• Set Gary Jensen appeal hearing for February 22, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text only states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are listed.

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The Commission approved a lot combination for city-owned vacant properties to make them more viable for development. Members also discussed potential setback reductions for properties on Lake View Terrace to increase buildable space.

• Approved lot combination for 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022, meeting (5-0)

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available, only minutes to review. It appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

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The committee approved the description and advertising intent for the Urban Forest Master Plan. Members also received updates on buckthorn removal projects and discussed grant funding and tree injector use.

• Approved minutes of the 1-12-23 meeting
• Approved Urban Forest Master Plan committee description and intent to advertise

City Council

The Council approved a one-year extension for joint library services with Stutsman County and passed a wide range of consent agenda items including water main funding and park bridge repairs. They also approved the promotion of Dorene Stroh to City Assessor and scheduled a budget amendment hearing for February 23, 2023.

• Approved one-year extension of joint library services with Stutsman County (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Dorene Stroh to City Assessor (5-0)
• Approved $385,847.64 and $110,697.12 ARPA fund transfers for water mains projects (5-0)
• Approved $265,713.35 Stormwater Utility transfer for James River Bank Stabilization (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1568 regarding Group Child Care Home or Preschool Facility definitions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1569 regarding the Fire Code Protection Code (5-0)
• Approved $4,091.60 for additional cameras at Frontier Village (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2023 budget amendment on February 23, 2023 (5-0)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to recommend several construction districts, engineering agreements, and grant applications to the City Council. The Police & Fire Committee meeting was primarily informational regarding upcoming ordinances.

• Recommended City Council support for state collaborative efforts to ensure food grade CO2 sources (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve plans and specifications for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 23-41 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve plans and advertise bids for Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 23-11 (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve plans and advertise bids for NW Booster Station Improvements (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve plans and advertise bids for 23-61 Water Main Improvement District (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering for Pedestrian Bridge Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Recommended City Council authorize grant application with Garrison Diversion for Jamestown Parks pedestrian bridges (Unanimous)
• Delayed action on engineering agreement for Lift Station 11 Forcemain Improvement Project

Finance & Legal Committee

The provided document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

Forestry Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for information.

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The committee decided to create an ad hoc committee to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan with a target start date of March 1 and a completion goal of July 31. The group will include city staff, committee members, community members, and a school representative. The committee also approved the minutes from the December 8, 2022, meeting.

• Approved minutes of the 12-8-22 meeting
• Created ad hoc committee for Urban Forest Master Plan

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The City Council passed Ordinance No. 1567 to update the Building Code and Plumbing Code. The council also approved a large consent agenda covering various grants, payments, and tax exemptions. Two members were appointed to the Board of Adjustments.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1567 updating Building and Plumbing Codes (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 city funding for 2023 Flex PACE Program
• Approved $40,000 city funding for Daycare Expansion Program
• Approved 5-year 100% property tax exemption for 213 1st Ave N
• Approved $30,000 contract with SRF Consulting Group for 2023 planning and zoning support
• Appointed James Weight to the Board of Adjustments for a 3-year term
• Appointed Brian Kilzer to the Board of Adjustments for a 3-year term
• Approved $32,096.64 local share for energy conservation grant to retrofit city facilities