Jamestown council approves $846,828 golf course project, $499,530 street improvements
The Jamestown City Council approved an $846,828.30 miniature golf course construction project at Frontier Village and awarded a $499,530 contract for 11th Ave SW infrastructure improvements during meetings on June 23 and June 25.
Infrastructure and development
On June 23, the council voted 5-0 to approve water, sewer, and street improvement plans for the Buffalo Estates development. The same meeting saw a 5-0 vote approving the $846,828.30 miniature golf course construction at Frontier Village.
On June 25, the council awarded a $499,530 contract to Border States Paving Inc. for 11th Ave SW Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District #26-50, covering the Mary Young Addition and West Ridge Estates. The vote was 5-0, and the mayor and city administrator were authorized to sign related documents.
The council also approved a municipal advisor agreement with Colliers Securities LLC for bond refinancing (5-0).
Employee insurance
The council set 2026-2027 employee insurance rates and added First Stop Health as a provider (5-0).
Committee agendas
Several committee meetings on June 23 and June 25 produced agendas but no published minutes, meaning items were listed for discussion or recommendation rather than final action.
The Finance & Legal Committee agenda included a gaming site authorization for Jamestown Hockey Boosters at Park Bar and Lounge LLC, an Interest Buydown Agreement through the Pace Program with Bank of North Dakota for Buffalo Manor Apartments 1 LLP, and a proposed ordinance requiring property owners to construct sidewalks at their own expense. The committee also listed a purchase price establishment for 324 5th Ave NE and a rezoning request for 2601 4th Ave SW from R1 Residential to M1 Industrial.
A separate Finance & Legal Committee agenda proposed a new Light and Signal Utility Fee with rates to be set as presented, creation of a Light and Signal Utility 571 Fund for street lights and traffic signals, and approval of a 2026 North Dakota Forest Service Spring Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Grant.
The Public Works Committee agenda included a Special Operations Team Joint Powers Agreement, the sale of three leachate hauling rolloff boxes to Barnes County Salvage & Sanitation for $1,200, replacement of two wastewater treatment facility tanker trailers, and sewer and water main break insurance with an annual premium of $10,688.
Public Works also considered a street closure of 1st Ave, 1st St, and 2nd St S for a University of Jamestown event on August 26, 2026, professional design services for the Public Works Building at 1620 8th Ave SW, and Change Order No. 1 ($0) to Scherbenske Inc. for the 96' Stormwater Replacement Project Phase II Segment II.
Coming up
The City Council meets today, July 6, for a regular meeting and an organizational meeting. The regular meeting includes a public hearing and second reading on rezoning 2601 4th Ave SW from R1 (One-Family Residential) to M1 (Limited Industrial), discussion of the proposed Light and Signal Utility Fee and 571 Fund, purchase of two replacement tanker trailers for $55,000, a proposed sidewalk construction ordinance, and payment of $590,914.97 to Crow River Construction for Water Main Improvement District 25-61.
The organizational meeting includes oaths of office, nomination of council president and vice-president, and appointments of the city attorney, city prosecutor, and members to several boards and committees.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Jamestown approves $846K mini golf course, $500K street project
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