Jamestown public meetings in 2025

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee is reviewing a multi-year contract for police equipment. The Public Works Committee will discuss a budgeted vehicle for the Sanitation Department.

• Proposed purchase of Taser 10s from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $9,878.40 per year for five years (totaling $49,392)
• Discussion of 2025 budgeted Mini-Rolloff Truck for the Sanitation Department

The Finance & Legal Committee approved a $1 purchase of the Klaus & Hager's Park Addition at 329 6th Ave SW and waived all special assessments. The committee also approved $500,000 for the 2026 Flex PACE Program, de‑obligated prior Flex PACE funds, and authorized a lease agreement for city water‑storage land with the State of North Dakota. Additional approvals included an oversize/overweight permit fee, a new police Taser purchase, a sidewalk and curb‑gutter district, and a rear‑load garbage truck. All actions passed by unanimous aye votes.

• Approved purchase of park land at 329 6th Ave SW for $1 (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 funding for 2026 Flex PACE Program (city $400k, county $100k) (unanimous)
• Approved de‑obligation of Flex PACE funds for 2023‑2024 ($461,683.46 city, $72,303.85 county) (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for city water‑storage land with State of ND (unanimous)
• Approved $45 Oversize/Overweight permit fee on city streets (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new Tasers totaling $49,392 (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter District 26‑11 (unanimous)
• Approved $219,670.42 rear‑load garbage truck purchase (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will review a request to fund up to $500,000 for the 2026 Flex PACE program, with $100,000 from the County and $400,000 from the City. The committee will also consider de‑obligating Flex PACE funds from 2023‑2024 totaling $461,683.46 for the City and $72,303.85 for the County. Additional items include a $1 purchase of park land at 329 6th Ave SW, a proposal for an oversize/overweight permit with fees, and first‑reading ordinances on competitive bidding and flood‑damage prevention.

• Approve up to $500,000 funding for the 2026 Flex PACE program ($100,000 County, $400,000 City)
• De‑obligate Flex PACE funds: $461,683.46 to City, $72,303.85 to County for 2023‑2024
• Purchase Klaus & Hager's Park Addition (Block 14, Lots 31‑32) for $1 at 329 6th Ave SW
• Implement Oversize/Overweight permit on city streets with associated fees
• First reading of ordinance to amend competitive bidding provisions in the City Code

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council unanimously approved funding of up to $500,000 for the 2026 Flex PACE program, with $100,000 from the County and $400,000 from the City. The committee also approved a series of other actions, including a gaming site authorization for the Jamestown Gymnastics Club, an oversize/overweight permit fee of $45, and the purchase of park land at 329 6th Ave SW. Additional items carried were the de‑obligation of prior Flex PACE funds, a lease agreement for city water‑storage land, and the first readings of competitive‑bidding and flood‑damage ordinance amendments.

• Approved $500,000 Flex PACE program funding (unanimous)
• Approved de‑obligation of Flex PACE funds: $461,683.46 to City, $72,303.85 to County (unanimous)
• Approved gaming site authorization for Jamestown Gymnastics Club Board Room on June 8 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $45 oversize/overweight permit fee on city streets (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of competitive‑bidding ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of flood‑damage prevention ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of park addition property at 329 6th Ave SW for $1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Taser 10s for police department totaling $49,392 over five years (unanimous)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council meeting will consider a resolution to approve the 2024 City of Jamestown Audit Report prepared by Eide Bailly, LLP. Council members will vote on the resolution after it is moved and seconded. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to approve the 2024 City of Jamestown Audit Report (Eide Bailly, LLP)

The council approved the 2024 City of Jamestown Audit Report prepared by Eide Bailly, LLP. Council Member Phillips moved the resolution, Council Member Steele seconded it, and it passed unanimously with five ayes. No other matters were decided at this meeting.

• Approved 2024 City of Jamestown audit report (5-0)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will consider resolutions to approve quotes for replacing three 2023 Ford Explorer Interceptor units (#184, #175, #177) from RM Stoudt at $47,485 each, with part of the cost funded from the Equipment Replacement fund and the remainder from the General fund. The Council will also consider upfitting contracts for the same units with Guardian Fleet Safety, costing $10,000.62 for unit #184 and $9,982.25 each for units #175 and #177, to be paid from the Equipment Replacement fund. Each resolution will be moved and seconded by council members before a roll‑call vote.

• Resolution A: Approve $47,485 quote from RM Stoudt for unit #184, $13,662.38 from Equipment Replacement fund, balance from General fund
• Resolution B: Approve $10,000.62 upfitting quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for unit #184, funded from Equipment Replacement fund
• Resolution C: Approve $47,485 quote from RM Stoudt for unit #175, $13,680.75 from Equipment Replacement fund, balance from General fund
• Resolution D: Approve $9,982.25 upfitting quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for unit #175, funded from Equipment Replacement fund
• Resolution E: Approve $47,485 quote from RM Stoudt for unit #177, $13,680.75 from Equipment Replacement fund, balance from General fund

At the special meeting on Dec 18, 2025, the Jamestown City Council approved six resolutions to purchase replacement police department vehicles for the 2026 budget. Each resolution, covering three Ford Explorer Interceptor units (#184, #175, #177) and associated upfitting, was carried unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The purchases will be funded from the Equipment Replacement fund and the General fund as specified, and the council adjourned at 3:23 P.M.

• Approved $47,485 vehicle quote from RM Stoudt for Unit #184 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000.62 upfitting quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for Unit #184 (5-0)
• Approved $47,485 vehicle quote from RM Stoudt for Unit #175 (5-0)
• Approved $9,982.25 upfitting quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for Unit #175 (5-0)
• Approved $47,485 vehicle quote from RM Stoudt for Unit #177 (5-0)
• Approved $9,982.25 upfitting quote from Guardian Fleet Safety for Unit #177 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:23 P.M. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda. The primary item is a resolution regarding a final payment for building renovations.

• Final payment of $114,000.00 to Hillerud Construction, Inc. for exterior renovation at 1110 Railroad Drive

The Jamestown City Council approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including several funding requests and policy updates. It authorized the issuance of Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2025, Series AI for $3,178,458.45 to fund paving in District 25‑41. The council also approved a street‑vacancy request, appointed a member to the Regional Airport Authority, returned $206.01 from a state grant, and authorized the Butler Machinery sales agreement for a new generator.

• Approved consent agenda items (A‑LL) covering bonds, tax exemption, JSDC funding, procurement policy, utility rates, fee waivers, equipment purchases, and multiple engineering contracts (unanimous aye vote)
• Authorized issuance of Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2025, Series AI ($3,178,458.45 par value, 3.039% interest) to Piper Sandler & Co. (Roll Call No. 2, unanimous aye)
• Approved request to vacate 4.6 ft tailing on 3rd St SW (Roll Call No. 3, unanimous aye)
• Appointed Terry Schulz to the Regional Airport Authority for a five‑year term (unanimous aye)
• Approved return of $206.01 from the 2025 Back the Blue Grant to the ND Attorney General (Roll Call No. 4, unanimous aye)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign Butler Machinery Sales Agreement for a Caterpillar D300GC generator (Roll Call No. 5, unanimous aye)
• Approved the 2027‑2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) (unanimous aye)
• Approved 2025‑2026 payments to contractors and vendors totaling over $500,000 (unanimous aye)

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including a $3.09 million municipal advisor agreement for improvement bonds, funding for tourism, equipment purchases, and utility rate changes. A public hearing will be held on a request to vacate a portion of 3rd Street, SW. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance to amend building and plumbing code sections and an appointment to the Regional Airport Authority.

• Resolution to approve a $3,090,000 municipal advisor agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for improvement bonds (Paving District 25‑41)
• Resolution to fund Jamestown Tourism 2026 with $125,000 total, city share $100,000 (80/20 split)
• Resolution to purchase volleyball equipment for the Civic Center Sport Courts for $13,265.88
• Resolution to replace Fire Department pickup truck unit #6 with a 2026 truck costing $50,793.00, $30,000 from the Equipment Replacement fund
• First reading of an ordinance to amend and re‑enact City Code sections 9‑12, 9‑13, and 23‑38 related to the Building and Plumbing Code

The council approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and a large consent agenda covering a municipal advisor agreement, bond counsel engagement, tax exemption, and several grant-funded projects. It authorized the issuance of $3.178 M Refunding Improvement Bonds for Paving District 25‑41 and approved the vacating of street tailing on 3rd St SW. Additional actions included appointing a regional airport authority member, returning $206.01 from a state grant, and signing a generator purchase agreement, while approving over $630 K in payments for roads, water, and engineering services.

• Approved minutes of Nov 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $3.09 M municipal advisor and bond counsel agreements (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of $3.178 M Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series AI (5‑0)
• Approved vacating 4.6 ft tailing on 3rd St SW (5‑0)
• Appointed Terry Schulz to Regional Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized return of $206.01 from Back the Blue Grant (5‑0)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign Caterpillar D300GC generator purchase agreement (5‑0)
• Approved payments totaling over $630 K for roads, water, and engineering projects (unanimous)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will hear updates from the Fire Chief and Police Chief and will consider recommending approval of a quote to purchase a new fire department pickup truck, with the cost and funding source not specified in the agenda. The Public Works Committee will consider recommending City Council awards for 2026 chemicals and hydrocarbons contracts, approval of the 2027‑2030 State Transportation Plan, and approval of the preliminary engineering report for Seal Coat District #26‑41 along with a public hearing notice. The committee will also receive informational updates on city engineering projects, public works department activities, and garbage collection.

• Recommend approval of quote for a new fire department pickup truck to replace unit #6 2005 Ford F-350 Dually (amount and fund not specified)
• Recommend City Council award of 2026 chemicals contract for water treatment and wastewater collection
• Recommend City Council award of 2026 hydrocarbons contract for operational programs and Jamestown Park District
• Recommend approval of the 2027‑2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)
• Approve preliminary engineering report for Seal Coat District #26‑41 and direct notice of a public hearing

The Police & Fire Committee unanimously approved a $50,793 purchase of a new fire department pickup truck, funding $30,000 from the Equipment Replacement fund and the balance from the General fund. The Public Works Committee unanimously approved quotes for 2026 chemicals for water treatment, hydrocarbons for operational programs, and the 2027‑2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan. The committee also approved the preliminary engineering report for District 26‑41 seal‑coat work and directed the City Administrator to issue a public hearing notice. All actions were carried by unanimous aye votes.

• Approved $50,793 fire department pickup truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 chemicals for water treatment and wastewater (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 hydrocarbons for operational programs (unanimous)
• Approved 2027‑2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary engineering report for District 26‑41 seal‑coat project (unanimous)
• Directed City Administrator to publish public hearing notice for District 26‑41 (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the City Administrator to enter a Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $3,090,000 improvement warrants and to engage Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services on the same bonds. The committee will also recommend approval of the 2024 city audit, a property‑tax exemption for an adult daycare at 814 13th Ave NE, and several funding requests from the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation. Additional items include a construction‑manager‑at‑risk selection for a miniature golf course, amendments to procurement policy and utility rates, and a renewal of a volunteer project agreement with the state corrections department.

• Resolution to approve a Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $3,090,000 improvement warrants (Series AI 2025, Paving District 25‑41).
• Resolution to engage Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services for the same improvement warrants.
• Recommendation to approve the 2024 City of Jamestown audit report prepared by Eide Bailly, LLP.
• Recommendation to fund the JSDC 2026 Internship Reimbursement Program with $35,000 total ($28,000 city share).
• Recommendation to fund the Jamestown Tourism 2026 request with $125,000 total ($100,000 city share).

The Finance & Legal Committee approved a municipal advisor agreement with Colliers Securities for $3,090,000 improvement bonds and authorized an engagement with Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services. It also approved forwarding the 2024 City Audit Report, a property‑tax exemption for an adult daycare at 814 13th Ave NE, and several funding requests from Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation totaling $340,000. The committee adopted an amended procurement policy, directed a revision of the competitive‑bidding ordinance, and waived Civic Center permit and license fees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved municipal advisor agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $3,090,000 bonds (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding of the 2024 City Audit Report to the Dec 1 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved property‑tax exemption for adult daycare at 814 13th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 JSDC internship reimbursement program, city share $28,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 JSDC building renovation, city share $64,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 JSDC tourism 2026 request, city share $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of Civic Center permit and license fees for events (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider recommending approval of a request to return $168.75 from the 2025 Back the Blue Grant and authorize the City Auditor to disburse the funds. It will also discuss implementing an Oversize/Overweight permit on city streets. Additionally, the committee will consider purchasing two parcels from Stutsman County for $1 each, directing city officials to coordinate the purchase and manage related site work.

• Recommend approval to return $168.75 from the 2025 Back the Blue Grant
• Consider implementing an Oversize/Overweight permit on city streets
• Purchase Klaus & Hager's Park Addition, Block 14, Lots 31 and 32 for $1
• Purchase Conklin’s Addition, Block 2, Lot 7 for $1
• Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to sign purchase documents and direct staff to remove buildings, with costs to be recovered by lot sales

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended a series of approvals that the City Council adopted unanimously. These included a municipal advisor agreement for $3,090,000 improvement bonds, several funding allocations for the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation, and a property‑tax exemption for an adult daycare. The committee also adopted an amended procurement policy and waived permit fees for Civic Center events.

• Approved Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for $3,090,000 improvement bonds (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Ohnstad Twichell for bond counsel services (unanimous)
• Approved property‑tax exemption and abatement for adult daycare at 814 13th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 Jamestown Tourism 2026 funding (80/20 city/county split) (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 building renovation funding for Jamestown Stutsman Development Corp (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for a Construction Manager At‑Risk selection process for a Miniature Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved amended procurement policy as presented (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of permit and license fees for Civic Center events (unanimous)

Forestry Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and then adjourned. The forester provided updates on planting grants for 2nd‑4th Ave SE, the 2025 Fall EAB mitigation grant application, and the closeout of the 3rd‑4th Ave SE removal grant. Arbor Day was reviewed and ideas for future events were discussed, as was the 4th Avenue street project, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved minutes of 10-9-25 meeting (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will vote on two large special assessment packages: one for the Water Main Improvements District #23-61 totaling $3,792,747.08, and another for the Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District #24-41 totaling $4,115,000. Both items include a city share and a balance to be assessed to benefiting property owners, and public hearings on the assessment lists will be held. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals such as utility rates, a mobile tobacco vendor request, and various contract payments.

• Approve special assessments for Water Main Improvements District #23-61 ($3,792,747.08 total)
• Approve special assessments for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District #24-41 ($4,115,000 total)
• Approve purchase of 20 SCBA units and 20 spare tanks for $181,170.86 from Grand Forks Fire Equipment
• Approve local match funding up to $148,800 for Frontier Village retaining wall SRF grant
• Approve 2026 utility rates

The Jamestown City Council approved a $4,115,000 special assessment for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District #24‑41, with a $570,000 city share and $3,415,000 assessed to property owners. It also approved a $3,792,747.08 special assessment for Water Main Improvements District #23-61, ratified the emergency generator declaration, and authorized a $92,440 purchase of a 300 KW Cat diesel generator for the Civic Center. Additional actions included adopting the 2026 utility rates, approving multiple consent‑agenda items, and confirming an $85,714.29 in‑kind commitment for a PACE interest‑buydown program.

• Approved $4,115,000 special assessment for Seal Coat District #24‑41 (4‑0 aye)
• Approved $3,792,747.08 special assessment for Water Main District #23‑61 (4‑0 aye)
• Authorized purchase of 300 KW Cat diesel generator ($92,440) for Civic Center (4‑0 aye)
• Ratified Emergency Declaration for Civic Center generator (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 utility rates (unanimous)
• Approved multiple consent‑agenda items including mobile tobacco vendor, SRF grant matches, animal permits, software agreement, and fire equipment purchase $181,170.86 (unanimous)
• Approved $85,714.29 in‑kind commitment for Interest Buydown PACE program (4‑0 aye)
• Appointed Scott Hare to Special Assessment Committee (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request (Case #1158) for a 164‑square‑foot increase in lot coverage to allow an addition on an existing home at 236 13th Ave NE. The board will vote on whether to grant the variance. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Case #1158 – variance request for a 164 sq ft lot‑coverage increase for an addition at 236 13th Ave NE

The Board of Adjustment voted to approve a variance request allowing a 1.7% lot‑coverage increase (164 sq ft) for an addition on the property at 236 13th Ave NE. All five members voted aye and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 a.m.

• Approved 1.7% lot‑coverage variance (164 sq ft) for 236 13th Ave NE addition (5‑0)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates from department chiefs and consider approving a quote for 20 new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus units. The Public Works Committee will discuss the Water Meter Replacement Project and consider creating a district for 2026 road seal coating and reconstruction.

• Fire Chief Reuther to provide department update
• Consider approving quote for 20 new SCBA units
• Police Chief Edinger to provide department update
• Consider approving Back the Blue Award
• Public Works to discuss Water Meter Replacement Project

The Police & Fire Committee recommended and the City Council approved a $181,170.86 purchase of 20 SCBA units and 20 spare tanks. The committee also recommended and the Council approved the Back the Blue Award, authorizing the City Administrator to sign the acceptance form. The Public Works Committee recommended and the Council approved the creation of District #26-41 for the 2026 seal‑coat, patching, construction and reconstruction work, directing a preliminary engineering report. All three actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved $181,170.86 purchase of 20 SCBA units and 20 spare tanks (unanimous)
• Approved Back the Blue Award and authorized City Administrator to sign acceptance form (unanimous)
• Approved creation of District #26-41 for 2026 seal‑coat, patching, construction & reconstruction (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider a request from the Stutsman County Commission, dated October 7, 2025. The request asks the city administrator to work with the county auditor to draft a new Memorandum of Agreement of Joint Library Services between the City of Jamestown and Stutsman County. The draft agreement is intended to be reviewed at the December City Council meeting.

• Draft new Memorandum of Agreement of Joint Library Services with Stutsman County

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council unanimously approved the 2026 utility rates, a mobile tobacco vendor, and several domestic animal permits. The council also moved forward funding applications for a retaining wall, road paving, and a local match of up to $148,800. Additional approvals included a software agreement for building permits and an extension of the Aqua‑Pure water contract.

• Approve mobile tobacco vendor request (unanimous aye)
• Approve 2026 utility rates (unanimous aye)
• Forward 2026 license and permit fees to Nov 3 Council meeting (unanimous aye)
• Approve domestic animal permit for 7 chickens at 1406 9th Ave SW (unanimous aye)
• Approve SRF NDDOT grant application for Frontier Village retaining wall (unanimous aye)
• Approve local match up to $148,800 for retaining wall grant (unanimous aye)
• Approve SRF NDDOT funding to pave 600/700 blocks of 10th Ave NW and 900 block of 8th St NW (unanimous aye)
• Approve agreement with Civic Plus for building permit software (unanimous aye)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will hear audience comments and consider several requests, including a mobile tobacco vendor, 2026 utility rates and permit fees, and a $148,800 local match for a Special Roads Fund grant to repair the Frontier Village retaining wall. It will also review domestic animal permits, a road paving funding plan, a software agreement with Civic Plus, reinstating a debris charge, and extending the Aqua-Pure water agreement through December 31, 2026. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will report on dangerous buildings, and the Civic Center and Promotion Committee will consider quotes for a new generator and receive a tourism season update.

• Request from Smoke Signals & Shenanigans Hut LLP to operate a mobile tobacco vendor
• Recommendation to approve 2026 utility rates
• Request for up to $148,800 local match for SRF NDDOT retaining wall grant (including $79,000 reserve funds, $50,000 budgeted funds, $19,800 2026 funds)
• Consideration of agreement with Civic Plus for building permit and contractor licensing software
• Extension of the Aqua-Pure water agreement to end Dec 31 2026

The Finance & Legal Committee unanimously approved the 2026 utility rates and a mobile tobacco vendor request. It also approved several agreements, including a software contract for the Inspection Department, an extension of the Aqua-Pure water service agreement, and a joint library services memorandum. Additional approvals covered a Special Roads Fund grant for a retaining wall, local matching funds, and a generator procurement proclamation. A domestic animal permit for eight chickens was denied due to lack of a motion.

• Approved mobile tobacco vendor request (Smoke Signals & Shenanigans Hut LLP) – unanimous aye
• Approved 2026 utility rates – unanimous aye
• Approved agreement with Civic Plus for permit and licensing software – unanimous aye
• Approved extension of Aqua-Pure water agreement to Dec 31, 2026 – unanimous aye
• Approved draft of joint library services memorandum with Stutsman County – unanimous aye
• Approved SRF NDDOT grant for Frontier Village retaining wall – unanimous aye
• Approved local match up to $148,800 for retaining wall grant – unanimous aye
• Approved emergency proclamation to solicit generator quotes – unanimous aye

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will consider resolutions to waive procurement requirements for two construction estimates and approve a contractor's license. The meeting will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

• Resolution to accept Hillerud Construction estimate for booster station repair
• Resolution to accept DL Barkie Construction estimate for landfill leachate pump
• Resolution to approve Tim Greshik's 2025 Contractor's license
• Meeting held remotely via Microsoft Teams
• Waiver of procurement requirements for construction estimates

Council Member Kamlitz moved a resolution to accept a $79,750 estimate from DL Barkie Construction Inc. to complete the leachate pump and pit at the municipal solid waste landfill, waiving procurement requirements; the motion was seconded by Council Member Steele and passed with all five members voting aye. Earlier, Council Member Phillips moved a resolution to accept a $51,709 estimate from Hillerud Construction Inc. to repair the booster station, also waiving procurement requirements; it passed with the same five‑member aye vote. A resolution to approve Tim Greshik’s 2025 contractor’s license request failed because no motion was made. The council adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m. with a unanimous aye vote.

• Approved $79,750 DL Barkie Construction leachate pump project (5-0)
• Approved $51,709 Hillerud Construction booster station repair (5-0)
• Contractor’s license request from Tim Greshik failed (no motion)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Forestry Committee

The Forestry Committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. Members discussed ongoing grant work, Arbor Day planning, and updates on ordinance and yard‑tip articles. The forester reported limited progress on ordinance updates. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 8-14-25 meeting (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission will hold public hearings and vote to approve two new districts. If approved, property owners within these districts will be billed for their share of the project costs after the city's contribution is deducted.

• Motion to accept Project #23-61 Watermain Improvement District, assessing $1,138,000.00 to benefited properties
• Motion to accept Project #24-41 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District, assessing $3,415,000.00 to benefited properties

The Special Assessment Commission accepted the assessment for Project #23-61 Watermain Improvement District, with a total cost of $3,792,747.08, a city share of $2,654,922.96 and $1,138,000.00 assessed to the benefited property. It also accepted the assessment for Project #24-41 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District, with a total cost of $4,115,000.00, a city share of $570,000.00 and $3,415,000.00 assessed to the benefited property. Both motions passed unanimously after public hearings closed with no objections.

• Approved $3,792,747.08 assessment for Project #23-61 Watermain Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved $4,115,000.00 assessment for Project #24-41 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a $10,038,720 payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes request from Cavendish Farms for its plant expansion. The meeting also includes approval of a $500,000 Jobs Grant for Project Dynasty, a $53,200 cybersecurity grant with a $30,800 local match, and a $5,760,000 water‑treatment improvement bond. Several consent‑agenda items such as water main projects, engineering services payments, and a special use permit will be considered. A public hearing will be held on the Buffalo Manor Apartments project and other budget and ordinance matters.

• Resolution to approve a Jobs Grant up to $500,000 for Project Dynasty/Cavendish Farms ($400,000 city, $100,000 county)
• Resolution to approve a $53,200 cybersecurity grant with a $30,800 local match
• Resolution to approve the $5,760,000 Water Treatment Improvement Bond, Series 2025E for Lead Service Line Replacement (Project #25-63)
• Consideration of Cavendish Farms PILOT request: $400,000 per year (years 1‑15) and $1,346,240 per year (years 16‑18), total $10,038,720 over 18 years
• Public hearing on the Buffalo Manor Apartments project (Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds)

The Jamestown City Council approved a $5,760,000 water‑treatment improvement bond and a $10,038,720 payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) for Cavendish Farms. It also adopted the FY 2026 budget appropriations for general, special, revenue and special funds, and amended traffic‑fine and zoning ordinances. Additional actions included approving the September indebtedness and a series of consent‑agenda items covering grants, contracts and permits.

• Approved minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent‑agenda items A‑HH, including a $500,000 Jobs Grant and various grant and contract approvals
• Approved September indebtedness of $4,397,991.00 (Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel, Steele aye)
• Approved Cavendish Farms PILOT totaling $10,038,720 (Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Steele aye; Schloegel nay)
• Approved issuance of a $5,760,000 Water Treatment Improvement Bond, Series 2025E (Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel, Steele aye)
• Approved Ordinance 1610 to appropriate General and Special Funds for FY 2026 (Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel, Steele aye)
• Approved Ordinance 1616 to amend traffic‑fine provisions (Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel, Steele aye)
• Approved Ordinance 1617 to re‑zone Lots 13‑2I to P‑O‑C (Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel, Steele aye)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution directing staff to collaborate with Interstate Engineering to subdivide a city‑owned parcel located next to 11th Avenue SW. The resolution will be moved and seconded by council members, with a roll call vote recorded. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to direct staff to work with Interstate Engineering to subdivide city‑owned property adjacent to 11th Avenue SW

Council Member Kamlitz moved a resolution directing staff to work with Interstate Engineering to subdivide the city‑owned property adjacent to 11th Avenue SW. The motion was seconded by Council Member Steele and approved by a vote of Heinrich, Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel and Steele. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Approved resolution directing staff to work with Interstate Engineering on subdivision of city property (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will hear updates from the Fire Chief and Police Chief and discuss downtown parking. The Public Works Committee will consider creating District #23-61 for the 2023 Water Main Project, approve Change Order No. 4 that reduces the contract price by $197,333.66, and approve a US EPA grant application for generators at the Water Treatment Plant and City Hall. Several agenda items are informational updates from the City Engineer, Public Works Department, and garbage collection.

• Consider recommending approval to create District #23-61 for the 2023 Water Main Project
• Consider recommending approval of Change Order No. 4 to Scherbenske, Inc. with a net decrease of $197,333.66
• Consider recommending approval of a US EPA Grant application for generators for the Water Treatment Plant and City Hall
• Discuss downtown parking
• Public hearing for audience comments on any city business

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council approve creating District #23-61 for the 2023 Water Main Project, approve Change Order No. 4 that reduces the contract price by $197,333.66, and approve a US EPA grant application for generators for the Water Treatment Plant, wells, distribution and City Hall. All three recommendations were carried by unanimous aye votes. The Police & Fire Committee had no formal decisions.

• Recommend City Council approve creating District #23-61 for 2023 Water Main Project (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council approve Change Order No. 4 to Scherbenske, Inc., reducing contract price by $197,333.66 (unanimous)
• Recommend City Council approve US EPA Grant application for generators for Water Treatment Plant, wells, distribution and City Hall, and authorize signing (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will review a range of items, including a $500,000 Jobs Grant for Project Dynasty/Cavendish Farms, a $53,200 cybersecurity grant with a $30,800 local match, and several contract and permit approvals. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will hold an informational hearing on Ordinance No. 1617 to amend the district map and consider a special‑use permit for Auditor’s Lots 13‑2I. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee will evaluate quotes for a new Civic Center generator.

• Jobs Grant up to $500,000 for Project Dynasty/Cavendish Farms (City $400,000, County $100,000)
• Acceptance of $53,200 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant with $30,800 local match
• Release of $5,670 to Perry and Rebecca Kuss upon receipt of a signed Release of Claims
• Special Use Permit for Auditor’s Lots 13‑2I near East Lakeside Road
• Informational hearing on Ordinance No. 1617 to amend district map for Lot 13‑2I

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council approved a $10,038,720 Payment in Lieu of Taxes for Cavendish Farms. Several other items were also approved, including a $500,000 Jobs Grant, a gaming site authorization, a water‑supply agreement, and a $53,200 cybersecurity grant. A decision on a mobile tobacco vendor was postponed to the October 23 meeting. The committee also discussed budget adjustments for a small 2026 surplus.

• Approved $10,038,720 Payment in Lieu of Taxes for Cavendish Farms (3 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent)
• Approved $500,000 Jobs Grant for Project Dynasty/Cavendish Farms (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on mobile tobacco vendor to Oct 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved site authorization for gaming at Gladstone Inn Banquet Room (unanimous)
• Approved Water Supply Agreement with Stutsman Rural Water District (unanimous)
• Approved North Dakota Forest Service Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved return of $3,967.03 from ND Dept. of Emergency Services (unanimous)
• Approved $53,200 cybersecurity grant with $30,800 local match (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will review a variance request that would lower the number of parking stalls by 103 to accommodate a fence at 2400 8th Ave SW. The decision will affect parking availability at that property. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Variance request to reduce parking stalls by 103 at 2400 8th Ave SW
• Adjournment

The Board of Adjustment voted to approve a parking variance request that would reduce parking stalls by 103 at 2400 8th Ave SW. The motion was made by Kilzer, seconded by Nill, and passed with five ayes and no nays. No further discussion was recorded.

• Approved parking variance request for 2400 8th Ave SW (5-0)

Forestry Committee

The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m. Roll call listed Pam Phillips, Laurie Podoll, and Erik Laber as present. No quorum was present, so the committee adjourned at 4:11 p.m. No substantive actions or votes were taken.

City Council

The City Council will discuss a bond for water treatment improvements and a CDBG application for the Buffalo Manor Apartments senior housing project. The body will also consider annexing 158.25 acres from Woodbury Township and various municipal code amendments.

• Issuance of $1,984,000 Water Treatment Improvement Bond, Series 2025D
• CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments (39 affordable senior housing units per phase)
• Purchase of 1220 Railroad Drive for $153,600.00
• Annexation of 158.25 acres in Woodbury Township for ND Health and Human Services
• Purchase of a Sewer Department generator from Northern Tool and Equipment for $60,064.68

The council approved the regular meeting minutes and a large consent agenda covering opioid settlement participation, permits, land‑use changes, and various contracts. It also approved the sponsorship of a Community Development Block Grant for the Buffalo Manor senior housing project, annexed 158.25 acres of land, and authorized a $1,984,000 water‑treatment improvement bond. Several ordinances updating traffic fines, one‑way roadways, and ATV fines were adopted, and a purchase agreement for 1220 Railroad Drive was approved.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved consent agenda items (opioid settlements, CDBG hearing date, chicken permit, liquor license, land‑use amendment, generator purchase, change orders, payments, August indebtedness) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved sponsorship of CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved annexation of 158.25 acres in Woodbury Township – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved $1,984,000 water‑treatment improvement bond – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 1612 amending traffic‑fine code – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 1613 amending one‑way roadways and rotary islands – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved purchase agreement for 1220 Railroad Drive for $153,600 – 5 ayes, 0 nays

Public Works

The Jamestown Police & Fire and Public Works Committees meet to receive departmental updates and consider several contract-related recommendations. The Public Works Committee will review a $85,000 sewer generator purchase, two landfill project change orders totaling $1,965 and a time extension, and a $7,177.26 decrease for the NW Booster Station project.

• $85,000 sewer generator purchase from undisclosed vendor
• Scherbenske Inc. landfill fencing removal change order: +$1,965.00
• Scherbenske Inc. landfill project time extension
• American General Contractors NW Booster Station final change order: -$7,177.26
• Fire Chief Reuther and Police Chief Edinger provide department updates

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council accept a $60,064.68 quote from Northern Tool and Equipment for a Sewer Department generator. It also unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 to Scherbenske Inc. for a $1,965 increase for fencing removal, Change Order No. 2 to Scherbenske Inc. for a time extension, and the Final Change Order No. 2 to American General Contractors, Inc. that reduces the NW Booster Station contract by $7,177.26.

• Recommend City Council accept $60,064.68 Northern Tool generator quote (unanimous aye)
• Recommend City Council approve Change Order No. 1 to Scherbenske Inc. for $1,965 increase (unanimous aye)
• Recommend City Council approve Change Order No. 2 to Scherbenske Inc. for time extension (unanimous aye)
• Recommend City Council approve Final Change Order No. 2 to American General Contractors, Inc. decreasing price by $7,177.26 (unanimous aye)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may deviate from rear-yard setback requirements.

• Case #1156: Request for a 22’ rear-yard setback variance for a detached accessory building at 1432 12th Ave SE

The Jamestown Board of Adjustment approved a variance request to allow a 22‑foot rear‑yard setback for a detached accessory building at 1432 12th Ave SE. The motion was made by member Kilzer, seconded by Nill, and passed with four ayes and no nays. No further discussion was held. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 a.m.

• Approved 22‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for 1432 12th Ave SE (4‑0)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will review two items: a request for a Class D liquor license for The Lodge Jamestown at 104 3rd St SE and a proposed amendment to the Spiritwood Station water supply and discharge agreement involving the City, Stutsman Rural Water District, and Great River Energy.

• Request for Class D liquor license at 104 3rd St SE for The Lodge Jamestown (period ending June 30, 2026)
• Amendment No. 2 to Spiritwood Station Water Supply and Discharge Agreement (leachate amendment) with Stutsman Rural Water District and Great River Energy

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council approved remaining in two national opioid settlements and authorized the City Administrator to sign the related forms. The Council also set a September 2 public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application for the Buffalo Manor senior‑housing project and approved the city’s sponsorship of that application. Additional approvals included permits for chickens, bison, a Class D liquor license, and an exemption from the County Library Levy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved remaining in National Opioids Settlements (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus) and authorized City Administrator to sign
• Approved remaining in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and authorized City Administrator to sign
• Approved setting public hearing on Sep 2, 2025 for Beyond Shelter CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments
• Approved sponsoring Buffalo Manor Apartments CDBG application and authorized Mayor and City Administrator to sign
• Approved Wendy Hager's request to keep up to 8 chickens (no roosters) at 705 17th St SE
• Approved North American Bison Discovery Center's request to keep bison at 500 17th St SE and 8318-8326 Country Club St
• Approved exemption from County Library Levy
• Approved Class D liquor license for The Lodge Jamestown at 104 3rd St SE, contingent on required documents

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider responses to national opioid settlements and a CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments senior housing. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review land use and zoning amendments for property near East Lakeside Road.

• National Opioids Settlements involving Purdue Pharma L.P. and other manufacturers
• CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments affordable senior housing
• Request to keep chickens at 705 17th St SE and bison at 500 17th St SE and 8318-8326 Country Club Street
• Proposed ordinance amending traffic fines in the Municipal Code
• Zoning change for Auditor’s Lot 13-2I near East Lakeside Road from Park/Open Space to Rural Residential

The Finance & Legal Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council remain a party to the national opioid settlements with several manufacturers and to the Purdue Pharma settlement. The committee also approved a public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant application for Buffalo Manor Apartments and authorized the city to sponsor that application. Additional unanimous approvals included permits for chickens and bison, an exemption from the County Library Levy, forwarding tax‑levy certification, and introducing a traffic‑fine ordinance.

• Approved remaining in National Opioids Settlements (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus) – unanimous
• Approved remaining in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement – unanimous
• Approved setting public hearing (Sept 2 2025) for Beyond Shelter CDBG application for Buffalo Manor Apartments – unanimous
• Approved sponsoring Buffalo Manor Apartments CDBG application – unanimous
• Approved allowing up to eight chickens (no roosters) at 705 17th St SE – unanimous
• Approved allowing bison at 500 17th St SE and 8318‑8326 Country Club St – unanimous
• Approved exempting Jamestown from County Library Levy – unanimous
• Forwarded, without recommendation, tax‑levy certification to City Council (Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2026) – unanimous

Forestry Committee

The Forestry Committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The committee then moved to adjourn, which was also passed. No other actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of 6-12-25 meeting (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use amendments, zoning changes, and a special use permit for a property on East Lakeside Road. The body will also consider a lot combination in Midway Township.

• Future Land Use Amendment for East Lakeside Road from Park/Open Space to Rural Residential
• Zone Change for East Lakeside Road from POC and Ag to POC
• Special Use Permit for a home and possible storage garage on East Lakeside Road
• Lot Combination for Diamond Acres 1st, Block 3, Lots 5-6 & 13-14 in Midway Township

The commission approved the future land use amendment, the zoning map amendment, a special use permit, and a lot combination for properties in the extraterritorial area. All motions carried with 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. No public comments were heard at the hearings.

• Approved Future Land Use Amendment for Auditor’s Lot 13‑2I (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment for Auditor’s Lot 13‑2I (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Auditor’s Lot 13‑2I (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Lot Combination for Diamond Acres 1st, Block 3 (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or line items are listed in the agenda.

• Budget discussion

Council Member Schloegel moved to approve the preliminary budget as presented, and the motion was seconded by Phillips. The council voted unanimously in favor, adopting the preliminary budget. Mayor Heinrich then moved to adjourn the meeting, which was also approved unanimously.

• Approved preliminary budget (unanimous aye vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 17-year tax exemption for Buffalo Manor Apartments and the annexation of property for the State of North Dakota Health and Human Services. The body is also reviewing several municipal code amendments and 2026 fund appropriations.

• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) exemption for Buffalo Manor Apartments senior housing
• Annexation of property south of I-94 and west of State Hospital Road
• Proposed change to Special Assessment Policy for water and sewer districts (City share 20% to 70%)
• Payment of $789,327.30 to Border States Paving Inc. for District 25-41
• Payment of $427,362.03 to Scherbenske, Inc. for Water Main Improvements District 25-61

The council unanimously approved the minutes of recent meetings and a large consent agenda covering many permits, payments, and policy changes. It authorized $3,787,279.32 of July indebtedness and granted a 17‑year PILOT exemption for Buffalo Manor Apartments senior affordable housing. Additional actions included a street closure for a University of Jamestown event and moving Cavendish Farms’ PILOT request to the September 2 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 7, July 24, and related meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including Buffalo Manor Apartments 17‑year PILOT exemption (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved July indebtedness of $3,787,279.32 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved University of Jamestown street closure for August 27 event (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Moved Cavendish Farms PILOT request to Sep 2, 2025 meeting (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved payment to Scherbenske Inc. for 2025 Landfill Cell 4B, $402,027.53 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 to Scherbenske Inc., net increase $16,469.00 (unanimous)
• Approved new additions to Civic Center equipment rental rates (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or line items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Budget Committee voted 4‑1 to raise the Tobacco and Fireworks license fee to $250.00. They also voted 4‑0‑1 to forward the preliminary budget to the City Council on August 4, 2025 for approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Increased Tobacco and Fireworks license fees to $250.00 (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved sending preliminary budget to City Council on Aug 4, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:15 P.M.

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will review the 2026 preliminary budget and a proposed change to the special assessment policy for water and sewer districts. Other committees will discuss water main contract changes and a major subdivision plat.

• Proposed change to water and sewer special assessment city share from 20% to 70%
• Request for 17-year PILT exemption for Buffalo Manor Apartments senior affordable housing
• JSDC request to terminate airport lease and recoup $152,460 investment
• Change Order No. 3 to Scherbenske Inc. for $16,469 increase (District #23-61)
• Final Plat approval for Beyond Shelter First Addition near 11th Ave SW and 25th St SW

The Finance & Legal Committee approved a public hearing for a senior‑affordable housing PILOT exemption, annexed a 136‑acre state parcel, and changed the Special Assessment Policy to shift the city’s share to 70%. The committee also forwarded the 2026 Preliminary Budget, approved a major subdivision plat, and authorized several water‑main contract adjustments and a new health‑savings payroll account.

• Approved public hearing date Aug 4, 4025 for senior‑affordable housing PILOT exemption (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 136‑acre State of ND Health and Human Services property south of I‑94 (unanimous)
• Approved change to Special Assessment Policy: city share 70%, owner share 30% (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding of 2026 Preliminary Budget to Aug 4 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Major Subdivision Final Plat for Beyond Shelter First Addition near 11th Ave SW (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No.3 to Scherbenske Inc. increasing water‑main contract by $16,469.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No.1 to Scherbenske Inc. decreasing water‑main contract by $2,017.50 (unanimous)
• Approved opening of a Health Savings Account payroll processing account at Unison Bank (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) request for Cavendish Farms. The council will also consider a street closing request for a local event in August.

• Public hearing and resolution for a 15-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) for Cavendish Farms potato processing plant addition, storage, and office expansion
• Request to close 2nd St SW from 1st Ave to the alley on August 7, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the Anne Carlsen Bubble Bash
• Request to waive street closing fees for the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc. and the Anne Carlsen Center

The council moved to forward Cavendish Farms' request for a 15‑year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to the August 4, 2025 meeting, and the motion passed unanimously. A resolution was adopted to approve a street closing on 2nd St SW for the Anne Carlsen Bubble Bash and to waive the associated fees, also passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Forward Cavendish Farms 15‑year PILOT request to Aug 4 meeting (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approve street closing on 2nd St SW for Anne Carlsen Bubble Bash, waive fees (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:12 p.m. (5 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or line items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The budget committee met on July 23, 2025. Mayor Heinrich called the meeting to order and adjourned it at 2:50 P.M. City Administrator Hellekson presented the General Fund expense information and the first version of the 2025 projected balances and the 2026 proposed budget. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the budget. No specific budget figures or line items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Budget Committee met to review 2024 and 2025 General Fund balances and to discuss projected 2026 revenue sources. City Administrator Hellekson presented a budget timeline and the first version of the 2025 projected balances and the 2026 proposed revenue accounts. No motions were made, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a public hearing. The commission is reviewing the final plat for the Beyond Shelter First Addition major subdivision.

• Public hearing for Major Subdivision, Final Plat of Beyond Shelter First Addition at 11th Ave SW and 25th St SW

The commission approved the final plat for the Beyond Shelter First Addition, a 7‑acre senior affordable rental development, with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote. Earlier, the commission also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting by the same vote count. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 9, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Beyond Shelter First Addition (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on extending Renaissance Zone District incentives for 10 years. The meeting includes multiple first readings of ordinances to update traffic fines and vehicle regulations, as well as several zoning changes.

• Proposed 10-year extension of Renaissance Zone District incentives
• Zoning change for Beyond Shelter First Addition near 1104 25th St SW from Agricultural to General Multiple Dwelling
• Zoning change for Buffalo Estates First Addition from One-Family Residential to One-Family Residential and Duplex
• Two gifts of $46,433.41 each from the Estate of James E. Myers to the Police and Fire Departments
• Payment of $294,028.35 to Border States Paving Inc. for District 25-41 seal coat and patching

The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved a ten‑year extension of the Renaissance Zone District incentives. It also adopted several consent‑agenda items, including gifts to the police and fire departments, approvals for engineering agreements, and a $3,801,395.33 June indebtedness. The council passed a future land‑use amendment to increase density at the Beyond Shelter First Addition and adopted ordinances changing zoning in Buffalo Estates and updating animal‑keeping rules.

• Approved $46,433.41 gift to Police Department Self‑Clearing Fund (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved $46,433.41 gift to Fire Department Self‑Clearing Fund (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved Future Land Use Plan amendment to change density to High at Beyond Shelter First Addition (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved waiver of public hearing for house moving permit at 231 9th Ave NE to 1105 7th Ave SE (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved ten‑year extension of Jamestown Renaissance Zone District incentives (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 1598 amending animal and fowl keeping regulations (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 1599 rezoning Buffalo Estates First Addition blocks to R‑1‑A (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved June indebtedness of $3,801,395.33 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several engineering agreements for water treatment and storm sewer improvements. The body will also consider funding and district creation for a lead service line replacement project.

• Engineering agreements with Interstate Engineering for Elevated Water Tank, Water Treatment Plant, and Lead Service Line projects
• EJCDC engineering agreement for Phase III of the 96” Storm Sewer Replacement Project
• Purchase of a used semi-tractor for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Approval of the 2025 Equipment Rental Rate Schedule
• Application for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for Lead Service Line Replacement Project #25-63

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved four engineering agreements for water‑tank, water‑treatment, lead‑service line replacement, and storm‑sewer projects, and created District #25-63 for the lead‑service line replacement. It also forwarded the 2025 Equipment Rental Rate Schedule and an AWS software‑update agreement to the City Council without recommendation. The committee approved a loan application and a resolution for the lead‑service line project. No action was taken on purchasing a used semi‑tractor for the wastewater plant.

• Approved engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering for ¼ MG Elevated Water Tank Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering for Miscellaneous Water Treatment Plant Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering for Lead Service Line Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved EJCDC engineering agreement for Phase III of the 96" Storm Sewer Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Equipment Rental Rate Schedule to City Council without recommendation (unanimous)
• Forwarded AWS software update, license, and support agreement for Baler Facility Scale Operations without recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved creation of District #25-63 for the DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved filing application with ND Department of Environmental Quality for a DWSRF loan for Lead Service Line Replacement Project #25-63 (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will review a tax exemption request for a potato processing plant expansion. The body will also consider a request to keep chickens at a specific residential address.

• 15-year tax exemption request for Cavendish Farms Inc. plant, storage, and office expansion
• Request to allow chickens at 605 5th St NE

The Finance & Legal Committee forwarded the request to allow chickens at 605 5th St NE and set a July 24 public hearing on Cavendish Farms' 15‑year tax exemption request. It also approved the CDBG elevator pre‑application for Dewey Apartments, accepted $46,433.41 gifts to the Police and Fire Departments, and extended the Jamestown Renaissance Zone incentives for ten years.

• Forwarded chicken‑keeping request at 605 5th St NE to City Council (unanimous)
• Set July 24 public hearing for Cavendish Farms 15‑year tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG pre‑application for Dewey Apartments elevator (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 James River Valley Library System Report (unanimous)
• Accepted $46,433.41 gift to Police Department Self‑Clearing Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $46,433.41 gift to Fire Department Self‑Clearing Fund (unanimous)
• Approved ten‑year extension of Renaissance Zone District incentives (unanimous)
• Approved Charitable Gaming Site Authorization Policy (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will consider several municipal code amendments regarding traffic and vehicle regulations, as well as two $46,433.41 gifts for police and fire safety. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review a subdivision and zoning change for a property near 1104 25th St SW.

• Zoning change for Beyond Shelter First Addition near 1104 25th St SW from Agricultural to General Multiple Dwelling District
• Two $46,433.41 gifts from the Estate of James E. Myers for police and fire department safety funds
• Request to sponsor a CDBG pre-application for an elevator at Dewey Apartments
• Proposed ten-year extension to Jamestown Renaissance Zone District incentives
• Multiple first readings of ordinances regarding traffic fines, speeding, seat belts, and window tint

The Finance & Legal Committee approved several items, including a ten‑year extension of the Jamestown Renaissance Zone District incentives, gifts of $46,433.41 to the police and fire departments, and a public hearing for a Cavendish Farms tax‑exemption request. It also moved forward a chicken‑keeping request and began first readings of multiple traffic‑related ordinances. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee approved a major subdivision plat, a land‑use density change, and waived a public hearing for a house‑moving permit.

• Forward chicken‑keeping request at 605 5th St NE to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommend public hearing July 24 for Cavendish Farms tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approve Dewey Apartments CDBG pre‑application for elevator (unanimous)
• Approve $46,433.41 gift to Police Department self‑clearing fund (unanimous)
• Approve $46,433.41 gift to Fire Department self‑clearing fund (unanimous)
• Approve ten‑year extension of Renaissance Zone District incentives (unanimous)
• Approve Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for Beyond Shelter First Addition (unanimous)
• Waive public‑hearing requirement for House Moving Permit from Valley City to Jamestown (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating multiple employee insurance providers and plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes requests for liquor license changes and an informational item regarding a severe storm emergency declaration.

• Change health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota to Sanford Health Plan
• Change dental insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota to Equitable
• Addition of Equitable vision insurance for employees
• Liquor license change for Blazer Inc. (Shady’s) at 111 2nd St NE
• Liquor license change for Buffalo Grill, LLC at 103 1st Ave S

The Jamestown City Council approved several insurance changes, including new carriers for life, health, dental and vision coverage, and set premium rates for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also approved liquor‑license changes for two local businesses. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved change of liquor license for Blazer Inc. d.b.a. Shady’s to Class B On‑Off Sale (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved change of liquor license for Buffalo Grill, LLC to Class D On Sale (4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved change of city insurance carrier for basic life, accidental death, dismemberment and long‑term disability to Equitable and flex‑spending admin to WEX (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved change of city health insurance carrier to Sanford Health Plan with specified premium rates (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved change of city dental insurance carrier to Equitable High PPO (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)
• Approved addition of Equitable vision insurance for employees (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)

Forestry Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The motion to adjourn was also passed.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2025 meeting (passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold three public hearings regarding the Beyond Shelter First Addition near 1104 25th St SW. The body will consider a preliminary plat, a future land use amendment, and a zone change for the property.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Plat of Beyond Shelter First Addition near 1104 25th St SW
• Public hearing to amend land use from Agricultural/Land to Urban Residential- High Density
• Public hearing to change zoning from Agricultural/Land to R-3 (General Multiple Dwelling District)

The commission approved the preliminary plat for the Beyond Shelter First Addition, adopted a future land‑use amendment to high‑density residential, and changed the zoning from A‑1 to R‑3. All three actions passed with 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from May 12, 2025 (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved preliminary plat for Beyond Shelter First Addition (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved future land‑use amendment to Urban Residential‑High Density (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved zone change from A‑1 to R‑3 for Beyond Shelter First Addition (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed housing program that provides up to a 50/50 cost share for infrastructure on new residential lots. The meeting also includes a public hearing on annexing 7.71 acres from Woodbury Township and updates to zoning regulations regarding storage containers.

• Proposed $1,000,000 funding for a residential infrastructure cost-share program
• Public hearing for the annexation of 7.71 acres in Woodbury Township
• Change Order No. 1 for Border States Paving, Inc. increasing contract price by $426,252.50
• Proposed zoning change for Buffalo Estates First Addition from R-1 to R-1-A
• Proposed sale of city-owned properties at 301 11th Ave SE, 401 11th Ave SE, 1104 Railroad Dr SE, and 1220 Railroad Drive SE

The council approved the consent agenda items, which included permits, easements, a housing cost‑share program, a liquor‑license change, a street‑closing waiver, subdivision approvals, a land‑use plan amendment, a change order and numerous city payments. It also voted to annex 7.71 acres of land, adopt a zoning amendment for storage containers, transfer the city’s 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan to a new provider, terminate the existing New York Life agreement, approve a street closure for the Rods and Hogs event, and list four city‑owned properties for sale.

• Approved consent agenda items covering permits, easements, housing program, liquor license, street‑closing waiver, subdivision and payments (5‑0)
• Approved annexation of 7.71 acres into the City of Jamestown (5‑0)
• Approved ordinance amendment adding storage‑container definitions to zoning regulations (5‑0)
• Approved agreement to transfer the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Group Plan to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company (5‑0)
• Approved termination of the 457(b) plan administration agreement with New York Life (5‑0)
• Approved street closing for the Rods and Hogs event on June 14, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved listing of city‑owned properties at 301 11th Ave SE, 401 11th Ave SE, 1104 Railroad Dr SE and 1220 Railroad Drive SE for sale (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, May 20 (regular and special) and May 20/22 committee meetings (unanimous)

Public Works

The Jamestown Public Works and Police & Fire Committees meet to discuss a proposed $426,252.50 contract amendment for 2025 road work and potential new fees for police responses to false burglar alarms. Fire and police chiefs will also provide department updates, including a memorial discussion and garbage collection changes.

• Change Order No. 1 to Border States Paving, Inc. for 2025 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction and Reconstruction District 25-41 (net increase: $426,252.50)
• Proposed fees for Police response to burglar alarms
• Fire Department update from Fire Chief Reuther
• Police Department update from Police Chief Edinger
• Garbage collection update

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved Change Order No. 1 to Border States Paving, Inc., increasing the contract price by $426,252.50 for seal coat, patching, construction and reconstruction in District 25‑41. The Police & Fire Committee instructed city staff to coordinate with the City Attorney and return with a draft ordinance on fees for police and fire responses to burglar and fire alarms.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Border States Paving, Inc. – $426,252.50 increase (unanimous aye)
• Directed staff to work with City Attorney on draft police/fire fee ordinance (no vote recorded)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee is reviewing a housing program to split infrastructure costs with private developers. The body is also considering a liquor license change and an ordinance regarding the keeping of fowl.

• Proposed 50/50 cost share for residential infrastructure funded by $1,000,000 from the 224 City Sales Tax Fund
• Liquor license change request for Knights of Columbus #1883 at 519 1st Ave S
• First reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 8, Article I, Chapter 6 regarding the keeping of fowl
• Street closing request and fee waiver for 2nd St SW on June 12, 2025, for Juneteenth

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council unanimously approved a range of actions, including a special‑use permit renewal for a Compassion Center Dispensary, annexation of a 7.06‑acre property, and a $1,000,000 housing program with a 50/50 cost‑share structure. Additional approvals covered a liquor‑license change for the Knights of Columbus, a street‑closing waiver for a Juneteenth event, and several subdivision, land‑use and zoning amendments. All items were carried by unanimous aye votes.

• Approved renewal of Special Use Permit for Compassion Center Dispensary (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Approved annexation of 7.06‑acre property adjacent to 25th St SW & 11th Ave SW
• Approved $1,000,000 housing program with 50/50 cost‑share for new residential lots
• Approved liquor‑license change for Knights of Columbus #1883 to Class A On‑Off Sale
• Approved street closing on 2nd St SW for Juneteenth celebration and waived fees
• Approved Minor Subdivision and Final Plat for Buffalo Estates First Addition
• Approved Future Land Use Plan amendment for Buffalo Estates First Addition to Urban Residential‑Medium Density
• Approved zoning map change for Buffalo Estates First Addition from R‑1 to R‑1‑A

Finance & Legal Committee

Three city committees will meet to discuss land use, zoning, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a property annexation request and the approval of easements for two phases of a storm sewer project.

• Annexation request from Beyond Shelter Inc (BSI) Jtown Land, LLC for 7.06 acres near 25th St SW and 11th Ave SW
• Easements for 96” Storm Sewer Phase II (Project #24-71) and Phase III (Project #25-71)
• Renewal of Special Use Permit for a Compassion Center Dispensary from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
• Proposal to list city-owned property at 1114 Railroad Drive for sale
• Zoning change for Buffalo Estates First Addition from R-1 to R-1-A

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council unanimously approved several actions, including annexing a 7.06‑acre parcel adjacent to 25th St SW, adopting a $1,000,000 housing cost‑share program, changing a liquor license for the Knights of Columbus, and waiving fees for a Juneteenth street closure. The council also approved easements for Storm Sewer Phase II and III projects and adopted zoning and subdivision changes for Buffalo Estates and Behles Gardenette. All motions received a unanimous aye vote.

• Approved annexation of 7.06‑acre property adjacent to 25th St SW (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 housing program cost‑share for new residential lots (unanimous)
• Approved change of Knights of Columbus liquor license to Class A On‑Off Sale (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of street‑closing fees for Juneteenth event on 2nd St SW (unanimous)
• Approved easements for 96" Storm Sewer Phase II with property owners (unanimous)
• Approved easements for 96" Storm Sewer Phase III with property owners (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of district map to rezone Buffalo Estates blocks to R‑1‑A (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision plat for Buffalo Estates First Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the MSW Cell 4B Landfill Project. The body will also review a minor subdivision plat and a snow clearance agreement for Riverside Cottages.

• Bid for MSW Cell 4B Landfill Project to Scherbenske, Inc. for $1,488,897.90
• Minor Subdivision, Preliminary/Final Plat of Behles Gardenette Park 2nd Addition (922, 1320, 1410, 1415, 1511 & 1515 Gardenette Drive)
• Snow clearance agreement with Riverside Cottages I, II, and III, LLLP

The Jamestown City Council adopted three resolutions. It awarded the MSW Cell 4B Landfill Project contract to Scherbenske, Inc. for $1,488,897.90, pending NDDEQ approval. It approved the minor subdivision plat for Behles Gardenette Park 2nd Addition. It also approved a snow‑clearance agreement with CWND Jamestown, LLC.

• Awarded $1,488,897.90 MSW Cell 4B Landfill contract to Scherbenske, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Minor Subdivision plat for Behles Gardenette Park 2nd Addition (5-0)
• Approved snow‑clearance agreement with CWND Jamestown, LLC (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Jamestown Board of Adjustment will consider a single case: a variance request for a 2.2% (152 SF) lot coverage increase at 401 14th St NE to allow a 10x18 foot addition. The meeting includes the variance hearing and adjournment.

• Case #1155: Variance request for 2.2% (152 SF) lot coverage at 401 14th St NE to construct a 10x18 foot home addition

The Board of Adjustment voted to approve a variance request for a 10‑by‑18‑foot addition at 401 14th St NE. The motion passed with three ayes and no nays; two members were absent. No opposition was noted from neighboring property owners.

• Approved variance for 401 14th St NE addition (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Jamestown Planning Commission will hold five public hearings at this meeting. Items include a zone change for two blocks of Buffalo Estates First Addition from R-1 to R-1-A, a future land use amendment for the same area, and two minor subdivision plats: Buffalo Estates First Addition and Behles Gardenette Park 2nd Addition. A lot combination at 12th Ave SE is also on the agenda. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on zone change for Block 1 and Block 2 of Buffalo Estates from R-1 to R-1-A (allows duplexes)
• Public hearing on future land use amendment for Buffalo Estates from Vacant/Agricultural to Single-Family Residential
• Public hearing on minor subdivision and plat of Buffalo Estates First Addition (replat of portion of Horizon Estates)
• Public hearing on the Lee Lot Combination at 1432 & 1420 12th Ave SE
• Public hearing on minor subdivision and plat of Behles Gardenette Park 2nd Addition at multiple Gardenette Drive addresses

The commission approved the minor subdivision of Buffalo Estates First Addition, the future land use amendment to Urban Residential Medium Density, the rezoning of the same area to R‑1‑A, and the combination of Lots 6 and 7 on Rosemore’s Addition. Each motion passed with seven ayes, zero nays, and two members absent. No public comments were received for any of the hearings.

• Approved minor subdivision of Buffalo Estates First Addition (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved future land use amendment to Urban Residential Medium Density (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved zone change to R-1-A for Buffalo Estates First Addition (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved lot combination for Lots 6 & 7 of Rosemore’s Addition (7 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)

Forestry Committee

The Forestry Committee will review the Landscape Ordinance and provide updates on forestry fees. The body will also discuss a cleanup at Frontier Village scheduled for May 16.

• Frontier village cleanup on May 16
• Review of Landscape Ordinance
• Discussion on forestry fee
• Update on tree orders

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 4-10-25 meeting (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

City Council

The City Council will consider issuing a $1.618 million water treatment improvement bond, awarding contracts for watermain replacement projects, and voting on several ordinances including a ban on camping on public property. Public hearings are scheduled for franchise renewal, court fee increases, and flood damage prevention code updates. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as tax exemptions, gaming authorizations, and payments to contractors.

• Issue $1,618,000 Water Treatment Improvement Bond, Series 2025C, at 1.5% net interest
• Award pedestrian bridge replacement contract to Industrial Builders Inc. for $2,569,910.59
• Apply for up to $2,357,000 in USDA Rural Development grant for Storm Water Disaster Project
• Second reading of ordinance banning camping on public property (Ordinance No. 1595)
• Public hearing and second reading to increase Municipal Court fees

The Jamestown City Council voted unanimously on a series of actions, including rejecting two watermain bids, approving a large consent agenda, authorizing new indebtedness, and issuing a water‑treatment bond. It also adopted several ordinances and awarded major construction contracts.

• Voted 5‑0 to not open bids from Flatland Enterprises for the watermain replacement project
• Approved consent agenda items A‑Y (property tax exemption, 2026 budget, gaming authorizations, waterworks change orders, and multiple payments) – 5‑0
• Approved April indebtedness of $6,590,732.94 – 5‑0
• Approved issuance of a $1,618,000 water‑treatment improvement bond at 1.5% interest – 5‑0
• Approved filing a Clean Water Act loan application for Water Main Improvement District #25‑61 – 5‑0
• Approved Ordinance 1591 to amend flood‑damage prevention code – 5‑0
• Approved Ordinance 1595 to prohibit camping on public property – 5‑0
• Awarded $2,495,587.25 contract to Scherbenske Inc. for Watermain Replacement Project Section 1 – 5‑0

City Council

The Jamestown City Council is voting on three resolutions at a special meeting: purchasing youth sport courts and equipment for the Civic Center from Gerrell's Sports for $129,285, approving a $5,134.12 fee to CivicPlus for a new Civic Center web page, and authorizing an interest buydown agreement with Bank of North Dakota and J&K LLC involving an in-kind commitment of $57,644.11.

• Purchase of youth sport courts and equipment for Civic Center from Gerrell's Sports, $129,285 from City Sales Tax Fund
• One-time implementation fee of $5,134.12 to CivicPlus for a Civic Center department web page
• Interest Buydown Agreement PACE Program between City, Bank of North Dakota, and J&K LLC, with in-kind commitment of $57,644.11
• Authorize Mayor to sign documents for the PACE Program agreement

The council voted unanimously to purchase youth sport courts and equipment for the Civic Center for $129,285, funded from the City Sales Tax Fund. It also approved a one‑time $5,134.12 fee to CivicPlus for a Civic Center department web page, paid from the Visitors Promotion Fund. The council agreed to forward the Interest Buydown Agreement PACE Program to the May 5 meeting without recommendation.

• Approved purchase of youth sport courts and equipment ($129,285) from Gerrell’s Sports (5-0)
• Approved one‑time implementation fee $5,134.12 to CivicPlus for Civic Center web page (5-0)
• Forwarded Interest Buydown Agreement PACE Program to May 5 council meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Works

The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates from the Fire and Police Departments. The Public Works Committee will consider approving two change orders for the Water Meter Replacement Project, quotes for pipe removal and installation, a functional class NDDOT map, and an application for a loan under the Clean Water Act and/or Safe Drinking Water Act for the 2025 Water Main Improvement District. Informational updates on city engineer projects, recycling, and garbage collection will also be presented.

• Change Order No. 2 to Ferguson Waterworks for $97,500 (Water Meter Replacement Project #24-61)
• Change Order No. 3 to Ferguson Waterworks for $3,500 (Water Meter Replacement Project #24-61)
• Quotes for Pipe Removal and Installation of interior water plant piping
• Functional class NDDOT map with changes
• Application for a loan under the Clean Water Act and/or Safe Drinking Water Act for 2025 Water Main Improvement District #25-61

The Public Works Committee recommended and the City Council approved five items, all by unanimous vote. Approvals included a $97,500 Change Order No. 2 and a $3,500 Change Order No. 3 for the Ferguson Waterworks Water Meter Replacement Project #24‑61, a $48,600 quote from Manning Mechanical for interior water‑plant piping, adoption of a functional class NDDOT map pending state approval, and filing an application for a state loan to fund the 2025 Water Main Improvement District #25‑61.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 to Ferguson Waterworks, $97,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 to Ferguson Waterworks, $3,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Manning Mechanical quote for pipe removal/installation, $48,600 (unanimous)
• Approved functional class NDDOT map changes, contingent on NDDOT approval (unanimous)
• Approved filing loan application with ND Dept of Environmental Quality for Water Main Improvement District #25‑61 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council, acting as the Board of Equalization, will consider approving the 2025 real property assessments as submitted by the City Assessor, including adjustments and reductions. The meeting also allows for action on individual property valuations. This is a routine procedural meeting.

• Approve and accept 2025 real property assessments in total aggregate amount (to be determined) subject to adjustments, Homestead Credit, and disability reductions

The Board of Equalization approved the real property true and full value for 2025 as submitted by the City Assessor, setting the total taxable value at $1,311,162,608, subject to qualified adjustments, TIF, utilities, homestead and disabled veterans’ credits. The motion was moved by Council Member Phillips, seconded by Council Member Kamlitz, and passed with five ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:09 p.m. by a motion from Council Member Steele, seconded by Council Member Schloegel, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved 2025 real property taxable value $1,311,162,608 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:09 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request for off-street parking at 5855 3rd St SE. The property owner seeks a reduction of 9 parking spaces to allow construction of an addition for office and processing/storage space. The board may vote to approve or deny the variance.

• Variance request (Case #1154) at 5855 3rd St SE for a 9-space off-street parking reduction to build an addition for office and processing/storage

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal, Building, Planning & Zoning, and Civic Center & Promotion committees will meet to discuss business tax exemptions, gaming authorizations, and city code amendments. The body will also consider requests for utility extensions and the purchase of equipment for the Civic Center.

• Renaissance Zone Incentives for Eagles Nest, LLC (Lot 1, Block 2, Harold P. Bensch Addition)
• Property Tax Exemption for Divine Market & Salon, LLC at 110 2nd St NW
• Gaming site authorizations for multiple entities for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Proposed ordinance to amend Zoning Regulations regarding Storage Containers
• Request to allow chickens to be kept within city limits at 2614 4th St NE

The Finance & Legal Committee approved several items, including a $129,285 purchase of basketball sport courts for the Civic Center. It also approved a property tax exemption for Divine Market & Salon, a 2026 budget for the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp, and multiple gaming site authorizations. The committee moved forward zoning amendments for storage containers and a sale of old score tables to the high school.

• Forwarded to City Council (May 5) Renaissance Zone incentives for Eagles Nest LLC (unanimous aye)
• Approved property tax exemption for Divine Market & Salon, LLC at 110 2nd St NW (unanimous aye)
• Approved Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp 2026 Budget (unanimous aye)
• Approved gaming site authorizations for multiple venues for July 1 2025–June 30 2026 (unanimous aye)
• Approved site authorization for North American Bison Discovery Center to conduct gaming at Hidden River Acres on June 11, 2025 (unanimous aye)
• Approved amendment to zoning regulations adding storage container definitions (unanimous aye)
• Approved sale of old score tables to Jamestown High School (unanimous aye)
• Approved purchase of basketball sport courts and equipment from Gerrell’s Sports for $129,285 (unanimous aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss updates to the city's zoning regulations. The discussion focuses on the definition and land use of storage containers.

• Public hearing on Appendix C- Zoning Regulations
• Proposed new definition for Storage Containers in Section 2.2
• Discussion of Section 6.4- Zoning and Land Use Table
• Discussion of Section 7.9E- Storage Containers

The commission approved the March 10, 2025, meeting minutes with an 8‑aye, 0‑nay vote (1 absent). It then approved the staff‑recommended amendments to Sections 2.2, 6.4, 7.5, and 7.9 of Appendix C – Zoning Regulations, also by an 8‑aye, 0‑nay vote (1 absent). The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 a.m.

• Approved March 10 minutes (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved amendments to Sections 2.2, 6.4, 7.5, 7.9 of Appendix C – Zoning Regulations (8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Forestry Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting after Pam moved and John seconded the motion. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Laurie that was seconded by John. No other actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of 3-13-25 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request from the property owner of 421 1st Ave S to allow construction of an addition containing an elevator using combustible materials, contrary to the City's Fire Limits code. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Case #1153: Variance request to Municipal Code Chapter 9 Article 1 Section 9.9 (Fire Limits) for an addition with combustible materials at 421 1st Ave S

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for 421 1st Ave S to construct an addition containing an elevator of combustible materials under the fire limits code. The motion was made by Kilzer, seconded by Losing, and passed with three ayes, zero nays, and two members absent. Chairman Losing then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved variance for 421 1st Ave S addition (3-0)

City Council

The City Council, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will consider and act on property valuations for various parcels and approve the 2025 real property assessments as submitted by the City Assessor. The meeting includes a public hearing period and a report from the City Assessor.

• City Assessor's report to the Board of Equalization
• Public hearing for property valuation concerns
• Motion to take action on property valuations for various parcels
• Resolution to approve and accept 2025 real property assessments subject to adjustments, Homestead Credit, and disability reductions

The Board of Equalization met at 4:00 p.m., with the mayor calling the meeting to order. City Assessor Stroh presented the annual report and addressed valuation concerns raised by a private property owner and Wal‑Mart. The assessor agreed to meet with the property owner and will receive Wal‑Mart’s appraisal when completed. The meeting was recessed at 4:37 p.m. and scheduled to reconvene on April 24, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Greg Spenningsby to fill an unexpired four-year term on the County Weed Board ending December 2028. This is the only substantive item on the addendum.

• Appoint Greg Spenningsby to County Weed Board for term through December 2028

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the March 3, March 6, and March 25‑27 meetings. It approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including a $75,725 lot sale, a $1,000,000 forgivable loan, lease changes, tax‑exemption incentives, and several contract payments. The council also approved a $2,790,000 solid‑waste revenue bond, created Water Main Improvement District #25‑61, and awarded major construction contracts totaling over $3 million.

• Approved minutes of March meetings (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Lot 1, Block 2, Bensch Addition for $75,725 (5‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 forgivable loan from JSDC (5‑0)
• Approved $2,790,000 solid waste disposal revenue bond at 1.5% interest (5‑0)
• Approved creation of Water Main Improvement District #25-61 (5‑0)
• Approved bid award to Border States Paving for seal coat project $2,960,125.50 (5‑0)
• Approved bid award to LD Concrete for sidewalk, curb & gutter project $89,055 (5‑0)
• Approved bid award to Grand Forks Fire Equipment for firefighter protective ensemble $125,830 (5‑0)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as a land sale, a forgivable loan, and lease terminations. The regular agenda includes resolutions for a $2.79M solid waste bond, bid awards for seal coating and sidewalk work, and first readings of several ordinances, including a ban on camping on public property and an increase in municipal court fees.

• First reading of ordinance to prohibit camping on public property in Jamestown
• Resolution to issue $2,790,000 Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bond at 1.5% interest
• Bid award of $2,960,125.50 to Border States Paving for 2025 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41
• Forgivable loan of $1,000,000 from JSDC to the city for state opportunity program matching funds
• First reading of ordinance to increase Municipal Court fees

The council approved a consent agenda that included the sale of a city lot for $75,725, a $1 million forgivable loan from the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation, lease changes for the General Store, and participation in a multi‑hazard mitigation plan. They also authorized $3,552,825.46 of March indebtedness, a $2,790,000 solid‑waste revenue bond, and created Water Main Improvement District #25‑61 for extensive water‑main replacements. Major contract awards were made for seal‑coat paving ($2,960,125.50), sidewalk work ($89,055), firefighter protective gear ($125,830), and exterior renovation of 1110 Railroad Drive ($285,000). All votes were unanimous (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda items (lot sale, $1M loan, lease changes, MHMP participation) (5-0)
• Approved March indebtedness of $3,552,825.46 (5-0)
• Approved issuance of $2,790,000 solid waste disposal revenue bond (5-0)
• Created Water Main Improvement District #25-61 for water‑main replacement project (5-0)
• Awarded seal‑coat, paving, and reconstruction contract to Border States Paving for $2,960,125.50 (5-0)
• Awarded sidewalk, curb & gutter contract to LD Concrete for $89,055 (5-0)
• Awarded firefighter protective ensemble contract to Grand Forks Fire Equipment for $125,830 (5-0)
• Awarded exterior renovation contract for 1110 Railroad Drive to Hillerud Construction, Inc. for $285,000 (5-0)

Public Works

Police & Fire Committee will consider a bid for firefighter protective gear and receive department updates. Public Works Committee will consider bids for seal coating, sidewalk/curb/gutter, exterior renovation at 1110 Railroad Drive, and tractor rental. They will also consider resolutions for the 2025 Water Main Replacement District #25-61, including plans for two sections, and plans for Cell 4B construction at the landfill. Informational updates include curbside cleanup week and other department updates.

• Consider bid for Firefighter Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting Gear (amount not specified)
• Consider awarding 2025 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41 bid (amount not specified)
• Consider awarding 2025 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 25-11 bid (amount not specified)
• Consider resolution to create Water Main Project District #25-61 covering blocks on 4th Ave SW, 10th St/US 52, 1st Ave S, 7th St SW, and 4th Ave NW
• Consider plans and specifications for Cell 4B Construction at Municipal Solid Waste landfill and authorize advertisement for bids

The Public Works Committee forwarded several items to the City Council, including the fire‑fighter protective gear bid, the exterior renovation bid for 1100 Railroad Drive, and a tractor rental for the Sewer Department. It also approved multiple contracts and resolutions, such as a $2,960,125.50 seal‑coat contract to Border States Paving, an $89,055 sidewalk contract to LD Concrete, the creation of Water Main Improvement District #25‑61, and an easement for a sanitary‑sewer force main in McElroy Park. All motions passed unanimously.

• Forwarded fire‑fighter protective gear bid ($125,580) to City Council (unanimous)
• Waived irregularity and opened Enterprise Sales bid for 1100 Railroad Drive renovation (unanimous)
• Forwarded award of 1100 Railroad Drive renovation bid to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved $2,960,125.50 seal‑coat contract to Border States Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $89,055 sidewalk, curb & gutter contract to LD Concrete (unanimous)
• Forwarded rental of tractor for sewer sludge applicator to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Water Main Improvement District #25‑61 (unanimous)
• Approved easement in McElroy Park for sanitary sewer force main (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee will discuss 18 items, including a $1,000,000 forgivable loan from the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation to the city for state opportunity funds, a request from Amazon to lease city property, and the sale of a city lot for $75,725. The committee also considers lease changes for the General Store, several ordinance readings (flood damage prevention, Otter Tail Power franchise, municipal court fees, junk prohibition, and camping prohibition), and a mosquito control contract. The Building, Planning & Zoning and Civic Center & Promotion committees have no items for discussion.

• Consideration of $1,000,000 forgivable loan from JSDC for state opportunity, mobility, and empowerment program
• Request from Amazon to lease city property for storage, collection, and distribution
• Sale of Lot 1, Block 2, Bensch Addition to Eagles Nest, LLC for $75,725.00
• Termination of lease with Jamestown Tourism and new lease with Jamestown Frontier Attractions for the General Store effective May 1, 2025
• First reading of ordinance prohibiting camping on public property (Article LIII of Chapter 22)

The Finance & Legal Committee recommended and the City Council unanimously approved a series of actions, including a $75,725 purchase of a city lot, a $1 million forgivable loan to the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation, and a five‑year 100% property tax exemption for a Renaissance Zone property. Additional approvals covered lease changes for the General Store, participation in a multi‑hazard mitigation plan, engagement of bond counsel, and several first‑reading ordinances on flood prevention, franchise renewal, court fees, junk prohibition, and camping bans, as well as opening an insured cash sweep account and starting a charitable gaming policy draft.

• Approved purchase of Lot 1, Block 2, Bensch Addition for $75,725 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 forgivable loan to Jamestown Stutsman Development Corp (unanimous)
• Approved termination of General Store lease with Jamestown Tourism and new lease with Jamestown Frontier Attractions (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year 100% property tax exemption for Renaissance Zone property at 201 1st Ave N (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Stutsman County Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved engagement of Ohnstad Twichell as bond counsel for improvement warrants (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of flood damage prevention ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved opening an Insured Cash Sweep account and closing traditional savings account at Unison Bank (unanimous)

Forestry Committee

The Forestry Committee met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The forester reported on grant progress and clearance pruning, with a request to keep records of pruned areas. The group discussed collecting coneflower seeds from the art park for planting along the buffalo monument walkway, and reached consensus on a forestry fee, asking the forester to get a timeline from Sarah. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of 2-13-25 meeting (unanimous)
• Requested forester keep records of clearance pruning areas
• Consensus to pursue forestry fee; forester to get timeline from Sarah
• Discussed asking art park for coneflower seed heads for buffalo monument walkway

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Appendix C of the zoning regulations, including new definitions for childcare uses and group homes, updates to the zoning and land use table, and adjustments to off-street parking requirements for childcare uses. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting; the February meeting was cancelled.

• Public hearing on new definitions for childcare uses and group homes (Section 2.2)
• Public hearing on updates to Zoning and Land Use Table (Section 6.4)
• Public hearing on group home regulations (Section 7.5C)
• Public hearing on manufactured home regulations (Section 7.5E)
• Public hearing on off-street parking terminology adjustments for childcare uses (Section 9.1)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval of amendments to the reformatted Appendix C-Zoning Regulations, covering Sections 2.2 (Definitions), 6.4 (Zoning and Land Use Table), and 7.5 (Residential Uses). The changes clarify definitions for group homes and manufactured homes, adjust permitted uses for various housing types, and add new rules for accessory structures. The recommendation includes suggested changes to prohibit storage containers and hoop/canvas structures as permanent accessory buildings in residential districts, and to add a definition for 'storage container'. The item will now go to the City Council for two readings.

• Approved the minutes from the January 13, 2025, meeting (February meeting was cancelled).
• Held a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to Sections 2.2, 6.4, and 7.5 of Appendix C.
• Recommended approval of the zoning amendments, including staff findings and suggested changes.
• Suggested changes include prohibiting storage containers as permanent accessory buildings in residential districts.
• Suggested changes include adding a definition for 'storage container' and addressing 'hoop/canvas storage structures'.
• Discussed and kept the current listing for 'Shouse' uses on the land use table.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:06 A.M.

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on three resolutions. The first would authorize the sale of the Chamber of Commerce Building at 120 2nd St N.E. to the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation. The other resolutions would approve a mailer for non-responsiveness to the new water meter program and establish a fee for manually reading water meters.

• Resolution to approve purchase agreement, quitclaim deed, and bill of sale for Chamber of Commerce Building (120 2nd St N.E.) to JSDC
• Resolution approving a mailer for non-responsiveness to the new water meter program
• Resolution approving a fee for manually reading water meters

The City Council approved the sale of the Chamber of Commerce building at 120 2nd St S.E. to the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation, authorizing the mayor to sign the documents. The council also approved a mailer for the water meter program and a $25 fee for manual water meter reads.

• Approved sale of Chamber building to JSDC (5-0)
• Approved water meter mailer, changing 'home' to 'property' (5-0)
• Approved $25 fee for manual water meter reads (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the sale and development of two city-owned properties. The body will consider whether to readvertise the Request for Proposals (RFP) for these lots.

• RFP for sale and development of 301 11th Ave SE (Harold P. Bensch Addition, Block 1, Lot 1)
• RFP for sale and development of 401 11th Ave SE (Harold P. Bensch Addition, Block 1, Lot 2)

The Jamestown City Council approved a consent agenda with 30 items, including a $176,621 bid for a Solid Waste front-end loader, a zoning change for properties at 1016 4th St SE and 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2, and a resolution to amend precinct boundaries. The council also waived a defect to open a bid for a 4-Wheel Drive Loader, and tabled discussion on water meter letters to a special meeting.

• Approved $176,621 bid for Solid Waste Front End Loader to Titan Machinery (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1016 4th St SE and 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 26 items including payments, contracts, and permits (5-0)
• Waived defect and opened bid from General Equipment for 4-Wheel Drive Loader (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 13-1 of City Code on precincts (5-0)
• Appointed LeRoy Gross to Pension Committee for one-year term
• Approved readvertisement of RFP for two city-owned lots at 301 and 401 11th Ave SE (5-0)
• Tabled water meter letters to special meeting on March 6

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold public hearings and consider second readings on ordinances to amend precinct boundaries and rezone two properties at 1016 4th St SE and 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2. The consent agenda includes a 25-year lease renewal for the ND Army National Guard at the Civic Center, bids for equipment, and payments for various projects. Other business includes a proposed fee for manually reading water meters and a PILOT request for the Riverside Cottages housing project.

• Public hearing and second reading on rezoning 1016 4th St SE and 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2 (General Commercial)
• 25-year renewal of ND Army National Guard lease of the Jamestown Civic Center
• Approval of $46,075.20 quote for a budgeted 6" pump from Bierschbach Equipment and Supply (Sewer Fund)
• Approval of $28,707.04 quote for pipe for storm sewer project on 8th Ave NW from Rinker Materials
• Consideration of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) request by Stride Development for Riverside Cottages project

The City Council approved a consent agenda with 30 items, including a $176,621 bid for a Solid Waste front-end loader, a zoning change for properties at 1016 4th St SE and 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2, and a resolution acknowledging Clarice Liechty's generosity to the Fire Department. The council also waived a bid defect to open a bid from General Equipment for a 4-Wheel Drive Loader, and tabled water meter letter language to a special meeting on March 6, 2025. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $176,621 Solid Waste Front End Loader bid from Titan Machinery (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 30 items including payments, leases, and gaming permits (5-0)
• Waived bid defect and opened General Equipment bid for 4-Wheel Drive Loader (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for 1016 4th St SE and 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 13-1 of City Code relating to precincts (5-0)
• Approved readvertisement of RFP for sale of two city-owned lots at 301 and 401 11th Ave SE (5-0)
• Appointed LeRoy Gross to Pension Committee for one-year term (5-0)
• Tabled water meter letter language to special meeting on March 6, 2025

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee is recommending approval of a fee for non-responsiveness to the new water meter program, bid specifications for new firefighter gear, and two items related to the Riverside Cottages project: naming the city as responsible entity for an environmental assessment and a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) request. The Public Works Committee is recommending approval of an engineering agreement for a landfill air permit, a construction cost share application for the CIDERS project, and standard specifications. All motions were moved, seconded, and carried unanimously.

• Fee for non-responsiveness to new water meter program
• Bid specifications for new Firefighter Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting Gear
• Request to name City of Jamestown as Responsible Entity for environmental assessment of Riverside Cottages project at 902-1514 Gardenette Drive
• Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) request by Stride Development for Riverside Cottages I, II, and III
• Engineering agreement for EPA Title V Air Permit for Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

The Jamestown Finance & Legal, Public Works, and other committees met on February 20, 2025, and unanimously recommended several items to the City Council. These include approving plans and bidding for the 2025 Seal Coat and Patching District 25-41, a water meter non-compliance mailer, a $46,075.20 sewer pump, and a $28,707.04 storm sewer pipe purchase. They also forwarded without recommendation the Solid Waste Front End Loader bid and a water meter non-responsiveness fee to the March 2025 Council meeting.

• Recommended approving 2025 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41 plans and bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Recommended approving water meter non-compliance mailer (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $46,075.20 sewer pump quote from Bierschbach Equipment and Supply (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $28,707.04 storm sewer pipe purchase from Rinker Materials (unanimous)
• Forwarded without recommendation Solid Waste Front End Loader bid award to March 2025 Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded without recommendation water meter non-responsiveness fee to March 2025 Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approving 25-year ND Army National Guard lease renewal for Civic Center (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $1,380.00 change order for Fire Hall kitchen remodel (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

Multiple city committees will meet to consider gaming authorizations, street closings for St. Patrick's Day, and a 25-year lease renewal for the ND Army National Guard. The body will also discuss infrastructure bids for street reconstruction and a fire hall kitchen remodel.

• 25-year renewal of the ND Army National Guard lease of the Jamestown Civic Center
• Change Order No. 1 for Hillerud Construction, Inc. kitchen remodel at main Fire Hall for $1,380.00
• Plans and specifications for Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction District 25-41
• Reroofing and reskinning of the LeFevre storage building at 1110 Railroad Drive
• Street closings and alcohol permits for the Running of the Green event on March 15, 2025

The Jamestown Finance & Legal, Public Works, Police & Fire, and Civic Center committees met on February 20, 2025, and unanimously recommended several items to the City Council, including approving plans for the 2025 Seal Coat District 25-41, a water meter non-compliance mailer, a $46,075.20 pump purchase, and a $28,707.04 pipe purchase. They also forwarded without recommendation the Solid Waste Front End Loader bid and a fee for water meter non-responsiveness. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations to the City Council.

• Recommended approving 2025 Seal Coat District 25-41 plans and bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $46,075.20 pump purchase from Bierschbach Equipment (unanimous)
• Recommended approving $28,707.04 storm sewer pipe purchase from Rinker Materials (unanimous)
• Recommended approving water meter non-compliance mailer (unanimous)
• Forwarded without recommendation Solid Waste Front End Loader bid to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded without recommendation water meter non-responsiveness fee to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approving 25-year ND Army National Guard lease renewal for Civic Center (unanimous)
• Recommended approving Fire Hall kitchen remodel change order for $1,380 net increase (unanimous)

Forestry Committee

The Jamestown Forestry Committee will meet to discuss a forestry fee, plan for Arbor Day celebrations, and review an ordinance. The agenda also includes a general update on grants and a proposal for a nursery tag idea from Olivia. The meeting will start with public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion on forestry fee
• Planning for Arbor Day (US, ND, Jamestown)
• Olivia's nursery tag idea
• General update on grants
• Ordinance review

The Forestry Committee discussed several initiatives, including applying for two grants, planning Arbor Day celebrations, and pursuing a forestry fee referendum. No formal votes were taken on these items, but the committee reached consensus to move forward with the fee idea and directed members to research past referendum failures. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with only the approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of 11-14-24 meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to pursue forestry fee referendum
• Forester to apply for two grants (planting, UFMP public input)
• Forester to share summer help job descriptions
• Olivia and forester to develop nursery tag proposal with community foundation
• Erik and Pam to meet on forestry fee and schedule meeting with Sarah

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a joint powers agreement with Bismarck and Minot for a regional carbon injection storage facility. Other items include a consent agenda with funding approvals, equipment purchases, and a development proposal, as well as public hearings and final votes on rezoning ordinances for three properties.

• Resolution to approve joint powers agreement for Regional Carbon Injection (CIDERS) Facility with Bismarck and Minot
• Second reading and final vote on rezoning Dunstan's Addition (519 12th Ave SE) from M-1 to R-1
• Second reading and final vote on rezoning Harold P. Bensch Addition properties (301, 401, 402 11th Ave SE) from M-2 to C-2
• First reading of ordinance to rezone Court House Square Addition (1016 4th St SE, 1017 5th St SE) to C-2
• Resolution to approve $214,285.74 PACE funding for Mid Mach Marketing, LLC

The Jamestown City Council approved a large consent agenda including PACE funding for Mid Mach Marketing, several equipment purchases, and numerous construction payments. It also passed resolutions for zoning changes, the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, and a Joint Powers Agreement with Bismarck and Minot. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda with 31 items (5-0)
• Approved $214,285.74 PACE funding for Mid Mach Marketing (5-0)
• Approved $421,336 automated garbage truck purchase (5-0)
• Approved $41,246 water dept pickup and $43,987 solid waste pickup (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1017 5th St SE from R-2-A to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 519 12th Ave SE from M-1 to R-1 (5-0)
• Approved zoning change at 301/401/402 11th Ave SE from M-2 to C-2 (5-0)
• Approved Red River Valley Water Supply Project participation at 11 c.f.s. (5-0)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a single resolution approving proposed transfers for 2024 that were not included in the approved budget. No other business is scheduled.

• Resolution to approve 2024 budget transfers not in the original approved budget

The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, and approved proposed transfers for 2024 that were not included in the approved budget. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 roll call vote. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved proposed transfers for 2024 not included in approved budget (5-0)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is considering recommendations for new vehicles for the Water and Solid Waste departments and planning for street and sidewalk districts. The Police & Fire Committee will receive updates on department operations and an airport rescue agreement.

• Bids for 2025 budgeted Solid Waste Front End Loader
• Pickup truck replacements for Water Department (unit #43) and Solid Waste Department (unit SW03)
• Automated pickup garbage truck for Solid Waste Department (unit SW13)
• Change Order No. 1 for the Water Meter Project outreach
• Plans and bids for Seal Coat District 25-41 and Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter District 25-11

The Police & Fire and Public Works committees voted unanimously to recommend several items to the City Council, including an updated airport firefighting agreement, new vehicles and equipment for the Water and Solid Waste departments, and approval of construction plans for road and sidewalk projects. No final decisions were made; all actions are recommendations pending City Council approval.

• Recommended approval of updated 2025 AARF Agreement with Jamestown Regional Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of specs and bid advertisement for 2025 Solid Waste Front End Loader (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $41,246 pickup truck for Water Department, funded by Equipment Replacement and Water Department funds (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $43,987 pickup truck for Solid Waste Department, less $4,500 trade (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $421,336 automated garbage truck for Solid Waste Department (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 for Water Meter Project, net increase of $3,405.75 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plans and bid advertisement for 2025 Seal Coat District 25-41 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plans and bid advertisement for 2025 Sidewalk and Curb District 25-11 (unanimous)

Finance & Legal Committee

The Finance & Legal Committee, along with the Building, Planning & Zoning Committee and Civic Center & Promotion Committee, will consider several items at their joint meeting. Key actions include a proposed ordinance to reduce voting precincts from six to two, approval of $214,285.74 in PACE funding for Mid Mac Marketing, and a development proposal for Harold P. Bensch Addition. The committees will also discuss a joint agreement for a regional carbon injection facility and zoning changes for properties on 5th St SE.

• Ordinance to reduce number of precincts from six to two
• $214,285.74 PACE Funding for Mid Mac Marketing, LLC (city share $42,857.15)
• Development proposal for purchase of Block 2, Lot 1 Harold P. Bensch Addition
• Joint Powers Agreement with Bismarck and Minot for Regional Carbon Injection Storage Facility
• Future Land Use Plan amendment and rezoning for 1017 5th St SE from Urban Residential to Commercial

The Finance & Legal Committee forwarded several items to the City Council, including an ordinance to reduce precincts from six to two, and recommended approval of abatements, PACE funding, and other requests. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee recommended a land use and zoning change for properties at 1017 5th St SE and 1016 4th St SE. The Civic Center and Promotion Committee held only an informational item.

• Forwarded precinct reduction ordinance (6 to 2) to City Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2024 abatement applications for 1406 11th Ave NE and 1307 12th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2024 abatement for 403 26th St SW (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $214,285.74 PACE funding for Mid Mach Marketing (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $36,458.00 for South Central Dakota Regional Council dues (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $35,000 for James Valley Career and Tech Center (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of re-establishing sale prices on city-owned lots for 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of eliminating administrative fee on security fee for events (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Jamestown Planning Commission approved a Future Land Use Plan amendment and a zone change for Lot 4 of Court House Square Addition, located at 1017 5th St SE, from residential to commercial. Both items were previously tabled in December 2024. The approvals were unanimous (7-0) with two members absent. No public comments were made at the hearings.

• Approved Future Land Use Plan amendment for Lot 4 from Urban Residential-Low Density to Commercial (7-0)
• Approved zone change for Lot 4 and adjacent property from R-2A to C-2 (7-0)

City Council

The Jamestown City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Renaissance Zone District Boundaries to include multiple blocks in Klaus' additions and Harold P. Bensch Addition. The council will also consider consent agenda items including a $500,000 Flex PACE program, engineering contracts, and various payments. Other actions include first readings of zoning ordinance changes, appointments to boards, and a raffle permit for Nadine Hatch Benefit.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend Renaissance Zone boundaries to include 11 blocks in Klaus' and Bensch additions
• Consent agenda item to approve $500,000 for 2025 Flex PACE Program (80% city-funded)
• First reading to rezone 519 12th Ave SE from M-1 (Limited Industrial) to R-1 (One-Family Residential)
• First reading to rezone 301, 401 & 402 11th Ave SE from M-2 (General Industrial) to C-2 (General Commercial)
• Review and approval of proposals for purchase and development of Harold P. Bensch Addition property

The Jamestown City Council approved a consent agenda including $500,000 for the 2025 Flex PACE Program, with the city contributing $400,000. They also expanded the Renaissance Zone District to include multiple blocks, approved several appointments, and authorized a property purchase proposal. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $500,000 Flex PACE Program funding (5-0)
• Expanded Renaissance Zone District boundaries (5-0)
• Approved $3,550,489.19 December indebtedness (5-0)
• Approved Heartland Heating and Cooling property purchase proposal (5-0)
• Appointed Gary Klundt and Darrell Losing to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Amie Aesoph to Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Aarhus to Regional Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Nadine Hatch Benefit raffle permit (5-0)