Jamestown public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding a loan application for the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Expansion. The loan would be filed with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality under the Clean Water and/or Safe Drinking Water Act.

• Resolution to authorize a loan application with the NDDEQ for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Expansion

The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting and approved a resolution to apply for a loan from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Expansion. The resolution also authorizes the City Administrator and Public Works Director to execute all related documents. The vote was 3-0 with two members absent.

• Authorized filing NDDEQ loan application for landfill expansion (3-0, 2 absent)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates from Fire Chief Reuther and Police Chief Edinger and discuss the 2003 airport firefighting agreement. The Public Works Committee will consider recommending approval of engineering agreements for the 4th Ave SE project and a new cell at the Municipal Solid Waste landfill, approval of a fence quote for the inert landfill, and change orders including a net increase of $14,019.75 for the Inert Landfill Project. They will also set up a sidewalk and curb and gutter district and review informational updates on watermain, recycling, garbage collection, and other projects.

• Engineering agreement for 4th Ave SE project from 5th St NE to 10th St SE
• Engineering agreement for a new cell at the Municipal Solid Waste landfill
• Quote for installation of a new perimeter fence for the inert landfill
• Change Order No. 3 for Inert Landfill Project net increase $14,019.75
• Establishment of 2025 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter District 25-11

The Police & Fire Committee only received updates and deferred the AARF agreement discussion. The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of an engineering agreement for the 4th Ave SE project, an engineering agreement for a new landfill cell, a $13,633.01 fence quote, a $14,019.75 change order, and establishment of Sidewalk District 25-11.

• Recommended approval of 4th Ave SE engineering agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new MSW landfill cell engineering agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $13,633.01 inert landfill fence quote from Wald Fencing (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 3 for Inert Landfill Project, net increase $14,019.75 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to establish 2025 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter District 25-11 (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Jamestown Finance & Legal Committee, along with the Building, Planning & Zoning Committee and Civic Center & Promotion Committee, will meet jointly to consider several items. The Finance & Legal Committee will discuss expanding the Renaissance Zone boundary, funding up to $500,000 for the 2025 Flex PACE Program (80% from City Sales Tax Fund), a 2024 abatement application, and introducing a first-reading ordinance for a pretreatment program. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will consider two zoning map amendments and a contract with SRF Consulting Group for planning services not to exceed $30,000. The Civic Center & Promotion Committee has no items for discussion.

• Recommend funding up to $500,000 for the 2025 Flex PACE Program ($400,000 City, $100,000 County from City Sales Tax Fund)
• Consider expanding the City of Jamestown Renaissance Zone boundary
• Introduce first reading of ordinance to amend Ordinance 1579 for a Pretreatment Program for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW)
• Two zoning map amendments: change Lot 1-3, Block 7 of Dunstan's Addition (519 12th Ave SE) from M-1 to R-1; change Lot 1-2, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 of Harold P. Bensch Addition (301, 401 & 402 11th Ave SE) from M-2 to C-2
• Enter contract with SRF Consulting Group for 2025 planning and zoning support up to $30,000

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended the City Council approve expanding the Renaissance Zone boundary, funding up to $500,000 for the 2025 Flex PACE Program, approving a 2024 abatement for 306 22nd Ave NE, and renewing the Jamestown Tourism Enterprises Agreement. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee recommended rezoning two properties and contracting with SRF Consulting Group for planning support. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee had no items for discussion.

• Recommended expanding Renaissance Zone boundary (unanimous)
• Recommended funding up to $500,000 for 2025 Flex PACE Program (unanimous)
• Recommended approving 2024 abatement for 306 22nd Ave NE (unanimous)
• Recommended first reading of ordinance amending POTW and creating Pretreatment Program (unanimous)
• Recommended renewing Jamestown Tourism Enterprises Agreement (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 519 12th Ave SE from M-1 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 301, 401 & 402 11th Ave SE from M-2 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Recommended contract with SRF Consulting Group for planning support up to $30,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Jamestown Planning Commission approved two zone changes: one for Lots 1-3 of Dunstan's Addition from M-1 to R-1, and another for the Harold P. Bensch Addition from M-2 to C-2. A third zone change for Court House Square Addition was tabled until a future land use amendment is considered.

• Approved zone change for Lots 1-3, Block 7, Dunstan's Addition from M-1 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved zone change for Lots 1-2, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2, Harold P. Bensch Addition from M-2 to C-2 (7-0)
• Tabled zone change for Court House Square Addition from R-2A to C-2 (5-0)

City Council

The city council will consider a consent agenda with numerous routine resolutions, hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to rezone 101 17th St SE from recreation/tourism to general commercial, and vote on a $1.991 million wastewater treatment revenue bond. Other items include tourism funding, utility rate amendments, police vehicle purchases, and multiple construction contract payments.

• Public hearing and second reading on rezoning 101 17th St SE from T-1 to C-2
• Authorization of $1,991,000 wastewater treatment revenue bond at 1.5% interest
• Resolution to approve $1,760,000 contract for water treatment lime sludge filter press replacement
• Approval of $125,000 for Jamestown Tourism with city share of $100,000
• Purchase of two police vehicles totaling $120,000 from 2025 budget

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee and Public Works Committee are meeting to discuss updates from fire and police chiefs, consider approving quotes for two police vehicles from the 2025 budget, and review several public works items including a grant application for a water main improvement district, a bid award for an ND DOT project, change orders for water main and improvement projects, and recommendations for chemical and hydrocarbon quotes.

• Quote for two police vehicles: Dodge Durango RT and Ford Interceptor from RM Stoudt.
• Notice of Intent to file for Cost-Share/Web grant for Water Main Improvement District #25-61.
• Bid from Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp for ND DOT project US 52 to 12th Ave NE: $308,522.04 (city share $2,311.25).
• Change Order No. 2 for 2023 Water Main Replacement Project and Change Orders for Phase II of 96” STS Improvement Project.
• 2025 Chemicals and Hydrocarbons quotes for water treatment and operational programs.

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal, Building Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center committees will meet jointly to discuss and recommend actions on several items. Key decisions include the 2023 financial audit, a $125,000 tourism funding request, utility rate amendments, and property tax exemptions. The committees will also consider subdivision plats and a zoning ordinance change.

• 2023 City of Jamestown Audit Report presentation and recommendation for approval
• JSDC request to fund Jamestown Tourism 2025 for $125,000 (city share $100,000 from City Sales Tax Fund)
• Amendment to 2025 Utility Rates
• Amended Pistol Range Lease with Stutsman County Fair Association and related Bill of Sale
• Property tax exemption for adult day care at 814 13th Ave NE

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request for 7 parking spaces to allow a 2,164 sq. ft. addition to an existing childcare facility at 1920 9th Ave SW. A decision on the variance is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• Variance request for 7 parking spaces at 1920 9th Ave SW to accommodate a 2,164 sq. ft. addition to a childcare facility (Case #1152).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a minor subdivision and preliminary/final plat for the H. Dewald Addition, involving replats of several lots at 523 2nd Ave NW. They will also vote on minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Minor Subdivision, Preliminary/Final Plat of H. Dewald Addition at 523 2nd Ave NW
• Replat of Lot 3, west 50 feet of Lot 4 (Block 6, Lloyd's Second Addition), and north half of Lot 6 (Block 6, Original Plat)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will vote on issuing $5,375,000 in refunding improvement bonds (Series AH) for Paving District 24-41 and Parks Pedestrian Bridges District 24-21, and $3,321,000 in water treatment revenue bonds. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as utility rate adjustments effective January 1, 2025, and payments for various construction projects. A public hearing will address a dangerous building at 545 1st St W. The council will also consider a zoning change at 101 17th St SE from T-1 to C-2, and participation in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

• Issuance of $5,375,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2024, Series AH
• Issuance of $3,321,000 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2024, at 1.5% from ND Public Finance Authority
• Sale of city-owned portion at 120 2nd St SE for $202,500 to Chamber of Commerce, Tourism, and Development Corp
• Resolution to adjust utility rates effective January 1, 2025
• Public hearing on dangerous building condition at 545 1st St W

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates from the Fire Chief and Police Chief. The Public Works Committee will consider recommending approval of GPS equipment for the landfill dozer via a state cooperative venture, creation of Seal Coat District 25-41, and a $2,800 change order for emergency storm sewer replacement with CC Steel, LLC. Informational updates on city engineer projects, recycling, and garbage collection are also provided.

• Recommend approval of GPS equipment purchase for landfill dozer using Minnesota State Cooperative Purchasing Venture
• Consider creating 2025 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41 and directing a preliminary engineering report
• Change Order No. 3 for CC Steel, LLC on 96″ Storm Sewer Emergency Replacement (EC23-00-067) for a net increase of $2,800
• Fire Department update from Fire Chief Reuther
• Police Department update from Police Chief Edinger

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider recommending approval of several items: the sale of the city's portion of property at 102 2nd Street S.E. to three local entities for $202,500, adjustments to utility rates effective January 1, 2025, an Administrative Consent Agreement with the NDDEQ, industrial pretreatment rates, and 2025 license and permit fees. Informational items include applications for the Fire Code Board of Appeals and a public hearing on a dangerous building at 545 1st St W. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee has no items for discussion.

• Sale of city's ownership portion at 102 2nd Street S.E. for $202,500, proceeds to 224 City Sales Tax Fund
• Utility rate adjustments effective January 1, 2025
• Industrial pretreatment rates effective January 1, 2025
• 2025 license and permit fees with unspecified changes
• Public hearing scheduled for dangerous building at 545 1st St W

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to combine Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Block 7 of Dunstan’s Addition, located at 511 and 519 12th Ave SE. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Public hearing on Wiest Lot Combination (Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 7, Dunstan’s Addition) at 511 & 519 12th Ave SE
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 budget and special assessments for a seal coat and reconstruction district. The body is also considering zoning changes for a property on 17th St SE and various infrastructure payments.

• Special assessments for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District #23-41 totaling $2,566,000.00
• Proposed 2025 budget for City General and Special Funds
• Zoning change for 101 17th St SE from T-1 (Recreation and Tourism) to C-2 (General Commercial)
• Payment of $972,791.03 to Border States Paving Inc. for District 24-41
• Local match of up to $148,800 for a Frontier Village retaining wall grant application

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to interview three applicants and consider a resolution to appoint one to fill a vacant council position until the next city election on June 9, 2026.

• Applicants for vacant council seat: Matthew Woods, Pamela Phillips, Shannon Davis
• Resolution to appoint a council member until June 9, 2026
• Special meeting immediately following the regular council meeting

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates from the fire and police chiefs and discuss a 2003 Airport ARFF agreement. The Public Works Committee will consider purchasing Waterworth software, approving plans and specifications for replacing the Water Treatment Plant's lime sludge filter presses and authorizing bids, selling two trucks to Valley City for $15,000, and signing a temporary occupancy letter for US Hwy 52 reconstruction.

• Update on 2003 Jamestown Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighters agreement with Airport Authority
• Fire Department update from Chief Reuther; Police Department update from Chief Edinger
• Purchase of Waterworth software for Public Works
• Approval of plans and specs for Replacement Equipment Procurement and Installation of Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Filter Presses, and authorization to advertise for bids
• Sale of a 2000 Sterling Leach truck and a 2010 Freightliner rear-load truck to Valley City for $15,000; proceeds to 576 Sanitation Fund

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider recommending withdrawal from the Stutsman County joint library services agreement, effective February 28, 2027. They will also vote on selling three city-owned lots with development conditions, granting Renaissance Zone tax incentives to a downtown business, and purchasing a building for the Solid Waste Fund. Other items include property tax abatements, a child care facility exemption, and PFAS settlement exclusion.

• City-owned lots in Harold P. Bensch Addition: Block 1 Lot 1 at $2.50/sq ft, Block 1 Lot 2 and Block 2 Lot 1 at $2.00/sq ft, with 30-month development requirement
• Renaissance Zone incentives (5 years, 100% income and property tax exemption) for Charge on Together Center LLC at 421 1st Ave S
• Recommendation to withdraw from Joint Library Services MOA with Stutsman County effective Feb 28, 2027
• Consideration of purchasing building at 403 26th St SW from Mark Watne using Solid Waste Fund
• Child care facility property tax exemption for facility at 321 16th Ave NE

The Finance & Legal Committee forwarded the sale of three city-owned lots in the Harold P. Bensch Addition to the City Council without recommendation, setting minimum prices per square foot and requiring development within 30 months. The committee also recommended council approval for several items, including the purchase of a building for $125,000, a generator sale to Berlin, and multiple tax abatements. All votes were unanimous.

• Forwarded sale of 3 city lots in Harold P. Bensch Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve purchase of Mark Watne building for $125,000 (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve sale of used Fire Department generator to City of Berlin (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve amendment of pistol range lease with Stutsman County Fair Association (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve Renaissance Zone incentives for Charge on Together Center LLC (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve 2024 abatements for properties at 105 8th Ave SE, 545 1st St W, 543 1st St W, and 1203-1209 11th Ave SW (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve withdrawal from Joint Library Services MOA effective Feb 28, 2027 (unanimous)
• Recommended council approve childcare facility tax exemption at 321 16th Ave NE (unanimous)

Forestry Committee

The Forestry Committee met and approved the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting. No new business was discussed, and the only old business was a discussion about upcoming Arbor Day preparations. The meeting adjourned after about one minute.

• Approved minutes of the 8-8-24 meeting (unanimous)

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission will hold a public hearing on Project #23-41, a seal coat, patching, construction and reconstruction district totaling $3,051,974.82. After the hearing, a motion will be considered to accept the district and assess the balance of $2,566,000.00 to benefited properties, with the city covering $485,974.82.

• Public hearing on Project #23-41 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District
• Proposed assessment of $2,566,000.00 to benefited properties, less city share of $485,974.82

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review and hold public hearings on four minor subdivision preliminary and final plats. These actions involve replatting specific lots within existing additions in Jamestown.

• Public hearing for Qual Addition at 1509 7th Ave SE
• Public hearing for Walicski’s Fourth Extension at 1817 Hwy 281 N
• Public hearing for CAD Second Addition at 520 8th St SW
• Public hearing for Hampton Inn Addition at 2700 8th Ave SW

The Jamestown Planning Commission approved four minor subdivision plats, all by unanimous 7-0 votes with one member absent. The approvals include the Qual Addition replat at 1509 7th Ave SE, Walicski's Fourth Extension at 1817 Hwy 281 N, CAD Second Addition at 520 8th St SW, and Hampton Inn Addition at 2700 8th Ave SW. No public comments were made at any of the hearings. The commission also discussed the Emter Addition land use and zoning request, which was approved by the commission but denied by the City Council.

• Approved Qual Addition minor subdivision replat (7-0)
• Approved Walicski's Fourth Extension minor subdivision replat (7-0)
• Approved CAD Second Addition minor subdivision replat (7-0)
• Approved Hampton Inn Addition minor subdivision replat (7-0)
• Discussed Emter Addition land use and zone change denial by City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions on major infrastructure projects, including participation in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project and a CO2 stabilizer storage facility. They will also vote on a hazard mitigation grant for a permanent generator at Porter Brothers booster station, and a zoning change for a property at 101 17th St SE. The consent agenda includes over 20 routine payments for construction and engineering services.

• Resolution to approve participation in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project
• Resolution to approve ND Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Grant application for a permanent generator at Porter Brothers booster station ($248,614 total, $37,292 local match)
• Future Land Use Amendment and zoning change for 101 17th St SE from T-1 (Recreation and Tourism) to C-2 (General Commercial)
• Resolution to join City of Minot and City of Bismarck to establish a CO2 stabilizer storage facility in Bismarck
• Consent agenda includes $676,934.19 for 96 Stormwater Replacement-Phase 2 and $936,915.25 for 2024 Seal Coat District

The City Council awarded the demolition contract for the city building at 1100 Railroad Drive to Junkman & Son for $140,500 after rejecting a bid from RTS Shearing due to a fatal flaw. The council also approved a consent agenda with numerous payments and resolutions, including additional Flex PACE funding, a Capital Improvement Plan, and a CO2 storage facility participation. A future land use amendment for 101 17th St SE was discussed but no action was taken.

• Awarded demolition bid to Junkman & Son for $140,500 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 31 items including $116,000 Flex PACE funding (4-0)
• Approved joining Minot and Bismarck for CO2 stabilizer storage facility (4-0)
• Approved HMGP grant application for Porter Brothers booster station generator (4-0)
• Appointed Denise Waldie to James River Valley Library System Board (unanimous)
• Approved August indebtedness of $6,704,654.33 (4-0)
• Tabled future land use amendment for 101 17th St SE (no action)

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions to issue $5,145,000 in improvement bonds for Paving District 24-41 and Parks Pedestrian Bridges 24-21, authorize a Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities, and engage bond counsel. Other items include opening a line of credit for a city department credit card, approving a storm sewer project on 7th St Loop NW, and granting a dance permit to the University of Jamestown.

• Approve Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities for $5,145,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds (Paving District 24-41, Parks Pedestrian Bridges 24-21)
• Authorize bond counsel engagement letter with Ohnstad Twichell for the same bond issuance
• Apply for line of credit with Dacotah Bank for city department credit card
• Approve Storm Sewer project at 7th St Loop NW
• Approve University of Jamestown courtyard dance permit on August 24, 2024

The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting and approved several resolutions, including authorizing the city administrator to enter into a municipal advisor agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $5.145 million in refunding improvement bonds (Series AH 2024) for Paving District 24-41 and Parks Pedestrian Bridges 24-21, with the sale scheduled for November 4, 2024. The council also approved engaging Ohnstad Twichell as bond counsel, authorizing a line of credit with Dacotah Bank for a city credit card, approving a storm sewer project at 7th St Loop NW funded by the Municipal Infrastructure Fund (Prairie Dog), and granting the University of Jamestown a permit for a courtyard dance on August 24, 2024. All votes were 4-0 with one vacancy.

• Approved municipal advisor agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $5.145M refunding bonds (4-0)
• Approved engagement of Ohnstad Twichell as bond counsel (4-0)
• Authorized line of credit with Dacotah Bank for city credit card (4-0)
• Approved storm sewer project at 7th St Loop NW, funded by Municipal Infrastructure Fund (4-0)
• Approved University of Jamestown courtyard dance permit for Aug 24, 2024 (4-0)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will discuss the 2003 Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighters Agreement and receive updates from department chiefs. The Public Works Committee will consider recommending approval of the Capital Improvement Plan, a fee waiver request for Oktoberfest from The Arts Center, and a storm sewer project at 7th St Loop NW. Informational updates on city engineer projects, recycling, and garbage collection are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2003 Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighters Agreement between the City and Jamestown Regional Airport Authority
• To consider recommending approval of the Capital Improvement Plan
• To consider the request from The Arts Center for a fee waiver for Oktoberfest on September 14, 2024
• To consider recommending approval of the Storm Sewer project at 7th St Loop NW
• To discuss pH Stabilizer Storage for the Water Department

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider a $5.145 million bond issuance for Paving District 24-41 and Parks Pedestrian Bridges 24-21, along with related bond counsel and advisor agreements. They will also discuss a $116,000 Flex PACE Program funding request from the Jamestown-Stutsman Development Corporation and a land purchase offer. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will consider a future land use amendment and zoning change for a property at 101 17th St SE from civic to commercial use, as well as two minor subdivision plats. The Civic Center & Promotion Committee has no items for discussion.

• Resolution to authorize $5,145,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds Series AH 2024 for paving and pedestrian bridges
• Request for additional $116,000 Flex PACE Program funding from JSDC
• Future land use amendment for Block 1, Lot 3 of Emter Addition (101 17th St SE) from civic to commercial
• Consideration of offer to purchase Lot 9, Block 2, Homestead Addition from Michael Baenen
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 101 17th St SE from T-1 (Recreation and Tourism) to C-2 (General Commercial)

The Finance & Legal Committee unanimously recommended the City Council approve a Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $5,145,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds (Series AH 2024) for Paving District 24-41 and Parks Pedestrian Bridges 24-21, and to schedule the sale for November 4, 2024. It also recommended approving $116,000 in additional Flex PACE funding for JSDC, accepting the Parks and Recreation District's withdrawal from the City Group Insurance Fund, and several permits. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee forwarded a zoning change and two subdivision plats to the City Council. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee had no items.

• Recommended approval of Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $5,145,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of bond counsel engagement with Ohnstad Twichell for Series AH 2024 bonds (unanimous)
• Forwarded offer from Michael Baenen to purchase Lot 9, Block 2, Homestead Addition to September Finance & Legal meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $116,000 additional 2024 Flex PACE Program funding for JSDC (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of Jamestown Parks and Recreation District withdrawal from City Group Insurance Fund effective Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of University of Jamestown courtyard dance permit on Aug 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Knights of Columbus #1883 gaming site authorization at Don Wilhelm's Parking Lot (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of engineering services agreement with CPS, Ltd. for Landfill Groundwater Monitoring (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Jamestown Planning Commission approved a land use amendment and zone change for the property at 101 17th St SE, allowing a used car lot and sales office. The commission also approved two minor subdivision plats: Gardenette Park 2nd Addition and Bayer Addition. All decisions were recommendations to the City Council.

• Approved land use amendment for Block 1, Lot 3 of Emter Addition from Civic to Commercial (6-1)
• Approved zone change for Block 1, Lot 3 of Emter Addition from T-1 to C-2 (7-0)
• Approved minor subdivision plat for Gardenette Park 2nd Addition (7-0)
• Approved minor subdivision plat for Bayer Addition (6-0)

Forestry Committee

The Forestry Committee approved the minutes from the July 11 meeting and discussed plans for Jamestown's Arbor Day, selecting September 13 as the ideal date for a tree planting event. The committee decided to involve local student groups and assigned tasks for a press release, mayor's proclamation, and educational worksheet. No formal votes were taken on the new business; the ordinance review was postponed until snowfall.

• Approved minutes of 7-11-24 meeting (unanimous)
• Selected Sept. 13 as ideal date for Arbor Day tree planting (discussed)
• Assigned Erik to prepare press release and mayor proclamation (discussed)
• Assigned Olivia to create student worksheet on trees and careers (discussed)
• Postponed ordinance review until snow fly (decided)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items and a regular agenda with key decisions. The council will hold first readings of ordinances appropriating General, Special, Revenue, and Special Funds for fiscal year 2025. Other major items include a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance amending municipal code sections, consideration of participating in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, and approval of a moving permit with a $10,000 surety bond.

• Resolution to approve up to $214,286 from Jamestown/Stutsman County Development for Pingree Transload, LLC (city share $42,857.20, county share $171,428.80)
• Resolution to approve three-year renewal of radio license agreement with American Family Association Inc.
• Resolution to approve sale of existing rescue truck for $5,000 to Jamestown Rural Fire Department
• First reading of ordinances appropriating General and Special Funds, and Revenue and Special Funds for fiscal year 2025
• Consideration of participation in the Red River Valley Water Supply Project

The City Council approved a large consent agenda including funding for Pingree Transload, a radio license renewal, and multiple construction payments. It also passed an ordinance amending municipal code sections, appointed two Planning Commission members, and authorized demolition bids for a city-owned building. No bids were received for abandoned vehicles, and no action was taken on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

• Approved consent agenda with JSDC funding for Pingree Transload ($42,857.20 city share) (5-0)
• Approved $4,801,120.06 July indebtedness (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 1581 amending Section 15-3.1-15-3.4 (5-0)
• Appointed Mitch Ostlie to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Paulson to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for demolition bids at 1100 Railroad Drive (5-0)
• Approved moving permit with $10,000 surety bond condition (5-0)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on four resolutions. These include approving an outdoor dance permit for the Elks Club, accepting a tree equity subaward from the North Dakota Forest Service, awarding a bid for the Water & Sewer I&C Upgrades Project, and approving quotes for a new roof on the South Side Fire Station. Bid amounts are not specified in the agenda.

• Approve outdoor dance permit for Jamestown Country Club-Elks 995 on July 26
• Approve North Dakota Forest Service 2024 Spring Tree Equity (IRA) Subaward agreement
• Award bid for Water & Sewer I&C Upgrades Project (amount to be determined)
• Approve quotes for new roof on South Side Fire Station paid from Public Building Site Fund

The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting and approved four items unanimously (5-0). They awarded a $675,000 contract to Advantage Electric, Inc. for the Water & Sewer I & C Upgrades Project, approved a $39,500 roof quote for the South Side Fire Station, accepted a North Dakota Forest Service tree equity subaward, and granted a permit for an outdoor dance at the Elks Club parking lot.

• Approved outdoor dance permit for Jamestown Country Club-Elks 995 (5-0)
• Approved North Dakota Forest Service 2024 Spring Tree Equity (IRA) Subaward agreement (5-0)
• Awarded $675,000 bid to Advantage Electric, Inc. for Water & Sewer I & C Upgrades Project (5-0)
• Approved $39,500 roof quote from Enterprise Sales for South Side Fire Station (5-0)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will discuss the existing rescue truck, the airport firefighting agreement, the D.A.R.E. fund, and receive updates from the fire and police chiefs. The Public Works Committee will consider a water main change order, award a contract for water and sewer upgrades, approve roof quotes for the South Side Fire Station, authorize bids for demolishing a city-owned building at 1100 Railroad Drive, and hear updates on city projects and waste collection.

• Discussion of the 2003 Jamestown Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighters Agreement between the city and airport authority
• To consider recommending approval of Change Order No. 1 to Scherbenske Inc. for Water Main Improvement District 23-61, net increase of $1,875
• To consider awarding the bid for the Water & Sewer I & C Upgrades Project (amount not yet listed)
• To consider recommending approval of quotes for a new roof on the South Side Fire Station
• To consider recommending approval to advertise for bids for demolition of city-owned building at 1100 Railroad Drive

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a budget discussion meeting to review financial matters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The City Council Budget Committee forwarded the preliminary budget to the August 5, 2024 Council meeting without recommendation. The budget includes a 5.0% overall increase in wages and minor changes. The motion was approved unanimously.

• Forwarded preliminary budget to August 5 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Included 5.0% overall wage increase in budget

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider a funding request from JSDC for Pingree Transload, LLC (up to $214,286, split 80% county/20% city), recommend approval of the 2025 preliminary budget, and act on a radio license renewal, a property tax abatement, and an engineering reimbursement agreement with NDDOT. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will consider a moving permit for a garage. Other committees have no agenda items.

• Funding request up to $214,286 for Pingree Transload, LLC (city share $42,857.20)
• Three-year renewal of radio license agreement with American Family Association Inc.
• 2023 abatement application for property at 901 6th Ave SE
• Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for Jamestown ND 20 project
• Moving permit to relocate a garage from 3489 85th Ave SE to 1601 13th St SE (with public hearing waiver)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a budget meeting on July 22, 2024, to discuss financial matters. The meeting is open to the public and accessible remotely via Microsoft Teams.

The City Council Budget Committee met to review an updated preliminary General Fund budget, with staff providing information. No formal decisions were made; the committee requested a summary showing increased revenues and decreased expenditures for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Requested summary of revenue increases and expenditure decreases for Tuesday discussion
• Adjourned meeting at 5:19 P.M. (unanimous)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is meeting for a budget discussion. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting is primarily a working session to review the city budget.

• Budget discussion is the only substantive item on the agenda

The City Council Budget Committee reviewed version 3 of the preliminary general fund budget with previously requested changes. Mayor Heinrich directed staff to prepare additional recommended budget reductions for the next meeting. No final budget decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed preliminary general fund budget version 3
• Directed staff to prepare additional budget reductions for next meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is meeting for a budget discussion. The agenda includes only call to order, roll call, and adjournment with no specific items listed. This is a general budget workshop rather than a decision-making session.

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is meeting for a budget discussion. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No specific budget items or dollar amounts are listed.

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is holding a budget meeting on July 15, 2024. The agenda consists only of a call to order, budget discussion, and adjournment, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Budget discussion without specified projects or amounts

City Council

The Jamestown City Council has scheduled a budget meeting for July 10, 2024. The agenda is limited to a general budget discussion and roll call.

• Budget discussion

City Council

The Jamestown City Council has scheduled a budget meeting for July 9, 2024. The agenda is limited to a general budget discussion with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Budget discussion

City Council

The Jamestown City Council has scheduled a budget meeting for July 8, 2024. The provided agenda is limited to a general item for budget discussion.

• Budget discussion

City Council

The council will consider a $2,848,667 USDA grant application for a 96-inch storm sewer project. Members will also review tax relief requests for commercial development and several ordinance updates.

• $2,848,667 USDA grant application for the 96-inch storm sewer project
• Tax relief request from Romsdal Properties, LLC at 1700 20th St SW
• $98,300 quote for Civic Center sound system replacement
• $125,378 for athletic equipment and bleachers for the State Basketball Tournament
• First reading of a new Camp Fire Ordinance

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will consider introducing the first reading of a Camp Fire Ordinance. The Public Works Committee will consider recommendations for several infrastructure projects, including storm sewer and water main replacements. The meeting also includes updates on recycling, garbage collection, and upcoming equipment bids.

• First reading of the Camp Fire Ordinance
• 96-Inch Storm Sewer Replacement Project USDA application
• Engineering Agreement for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project
• Asbestos removal quotes for the new Public Works building
• Amendment to recycling agreement regarding clothing and shoe collection

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure and property use. This includes approving plans for a water and sewer upgrades project and renewing a farmland lease for the city water tower. The council will also review an amendment to a special use permit and a haying agreement for property north of Louis L’Amour school.

• Plans and specifications for Water & Sewer I & C Upgrades Project
• Amendment to a Special Use Permit approved June 3, 2024
• Five-year renewal of the State of ND Lease of Farmlands for the city water tower
• Haying agreement for city-owned property north of Louis L’Amour school

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will review insurance premium rates for city employees and several lease renewals. The agenda also includes a property tax incentive request for a new commercial building and the approval of a US 281 road project agreement.

• De-obligation of $70,780 in New Jobs Training Funds
• Property tax incentive request from Romsdal Properties LLC
• NDDOT maintenance agreement for US 281 (37th Street to I-94)
• 25-year renewal of ND Army National Guard lease at the Civic Center
• Final plat approval for North Dakota Game & Fish Subdivision

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider first and second readings of ordinances to rezone two properties to C-2 General Commercial, approve a special use permit for a Compassion Center Dispensary, and act on a large consent agenda including numerous payments and agreements. The meeting also includes opening bids for an abandoned vehicle and a Public Works excavator, plus appointments to boards.

• Public hearings and second readings for rezoning 1516 Business Loop E and Ratunil Acres Block 1, Lots 1-8 to C-2 General Commercial
• Special Use Permit for Compassion Center Dispensary (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• Resolution to allow chickens and ducks at 1120 8th St NW
• Consent agenda includes payments totaling over $200,000 to contractors and engineers
• Bids for sale of impounded vehicle and Public Works Excavator

Public Works

The Jamestown Police & Fire and Public Works Committees are meeting to receive updates from police and fire chiefs, discuss a burn restrictions ordinance, and consider several public works items including a street closure policy, selling sanitation vehicles, and changing the recycling contract to stop accepting glass, clothing, and shoes. They will also consider introducing a Pretreatment Ordinance, advertising for bids for a front-end loader, and awarding a bid for an excavator. Informational updates include a bid opening for the McElroy Park Force Main Relocation project and project updates from the city engineer.

• Discuss burn restrictions ordinance
• Discuss recycling contract to no longer accept glass, clothing, and shoes
• Consider first reading of Pretreatment Ordinance
• Recommend advertising for bids for one Front End Loader for Solid Waste Department
• Recommend awarding bid for Public Works Department Excavator (amount to be determined)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Jamestown Finance & Legal Committee, along with the Building, Planning & Zoning and Civic Center committees, will meet to consider several items, including a special use permit for a Compassion Center dispensary, a request to keep chickens and ducks at a city address, and multiple agreements and policies. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will also review special use permits and receive informational updates on upcoming zoning ordinance hearings. The Civic Center Committee will discuss updates and quotes for various projects.

• Special Use Permit for Compassion Center Dispensary (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
• Request to allow chickens and ducks at 1120 8th St NW
• JSDC 2025 Budget approval request
• Joint Powers Agreement for Law Enforcement Center between Stutsman County and City
• Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for US 52 James River bridge (Project NHU-2-052(048)264, Contract #38240468)

Board of Adjustment

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item is to review the meeting minutes, so the agenda is purely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda available and directing readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions to report.

• No agenda available for the meeting

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, so no specific items are being decided or discussed.

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering routine approvals, including joining the North Dakota Public Safety Retirement Plan, several construction and engineering payments, and various agreements. The council will also hold first readings on two zoning changes and consider resolutions for police vehicle upfitting, gaming site authorizations, and rail advocacy memberships.

• Resolution to join ND Public Safety Retirement Plan (transition Nov 1, 2024)
• Fire Station Kitchen Remodel quote from Hillerud Construction: $86,899
• Zoning change for 1516 Business Loop E from C-1 to C-2 (first reading)
• Zoning change for Ratunil Acres from R-1-A to C-2 (first reading)
• Police vehicle upfitting: $23,661 (K-9 Unit), $5,585, $6,241 to Guardian Fleet

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action: approving a Cost-Share Reimbursement Agreement with the North Dakota State Water Commission for the 11th Ave SW Water Main Replacement and authorizing the mayor to sign it. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Approve Cost-Share Reimbursement Agreement with North Dakota State Water Commission for 11th Ave SW Water Main Replacement
• Authorize mayor to sign the agreement

Public Works

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

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on three resolutions: transferring a historic railroad caboose to a local campground, approving a construction manager at risk contract with a guaranteed maximum price of $2,614,865, and upfitting three new police vehicles. These are the only items on the agenda, all requiring council approval.

• Transfer of Midland Continental Railroad caboose, wheels, track, and signs on Louis L’Amour Lane to JK Ventures, LLC (Jamestown Campground)
• CMAR contract with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, GMP $2,614,865
• Police vehicle upfitting: $23,661 for Unit 179 (K-9), $5,585 for Unit 174, $6,241 for Unit 185, to Guardian Fleet

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee is meeting with no agenda available. The agenda text states that there is no agenda for this meeting and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed for this meeting

Forestry Committee

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

Board of Adjustment

This Board of Adjustment meeting has no published agenda. The only listed action is a review of the minutes from a previous meeting, making this a procedural session with no substantive items for public decision or discussion.

• No agenda published
• Review of prior meeting minutes

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution: declaring an emergency and authorizing up to $150,000 for water main and pavement replacement on 11th Ave SW between 17th St SW and 16th St SW. The work would be done by Scherbenske Inc. and Border States Paving Inc., with approval authority delegated to the City Administrator, Public Works Director, and City Engineer.

• Emergency declaration for water main replacement on 11th Ave SW from 17th St SW to 16th St SW
• Estimated cost: $150,000
• Contractors: Scherbenske Inc. and Border States Paving Inc.
• Authorizes City Administrator, Public Works Director, and City Engineer to approve costs and work

Planning Commission

This meeting has no agenda available; only minutes are referenced. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Board of Adjustment

This Board of Adjustment meeting has no published agenda. The only listed action is to review minutes, indicating a procedural session with no substantive items for public decision or discussion.

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items and several bids for construction projects, including seal coating, sidewalk work, landfill expansion, and storm sewer repairs. The council will also open bids for impounded vehicles and consider appointments to the Forestry Committee.

• Award $149,581 bid to Titan Machinery for Street Department Front End Loader
• Approve $4,653.08 opioid settlement payment to Central Valley Health District
• Approve tower lease with State of North Dakota for SIRN 20/20 radio network
• Reject bid for Water Treatment Plant Lime Press Filter Machines as non-responsive
• Consider bids for 2024 Seal Coat, Sidewalk, Inert Landfill Expansion, and Storm Sewer Repair

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.

• No agenda items listed

Planning Commission

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any prior decisions or discussions.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Jamestown City Council meeting agenda for March 4, 2024, contains no items; the agenda text states 'No Agenda' and notes that no agenda is available. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no decisions or discussions listed.

Public Works

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

• No agenda items listed

City Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only 'No Agenda' and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

Finance & Legal Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

Planning Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The agenda is purely procedural with no specific items for discussion or decision.

Board of Adjustment

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

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

Public Works

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

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were listed for discussion or decision.

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. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

Forestry Committee

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

Planning Commission

The Jamestown, ND Planning Commission meeting on January 8, 2024, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This is a procedural placeholder with no specific items to report.

City Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' and the text directs readers to review the minutes. Therefore, there are no decisions or discussions to report.