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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 7th.

The council approved numerous consent agenda items including a resolution to approve the 2015 City Audit report, approval of several payments, and reports from city entities. One item of discussion during the evening meeting was considering a first reading of the Traffic Study Ordinance proposed by the Planning Commission. Mayor Katie Andersen stated that she felt the city was not ready to accept the ordinance as it’s written.

Planning Commission Chair Dave Hillerud stated that the ordinance would be a preventative measure so the city would not be scrambling to find a way to address traffic issues in areas of need.

Councilwoman Pam Phillips pointed out that the commission had been working on the traffic study ordinance since she was running for her current seat. She expressed that she was tired of not being ahead of the curve.

The first reading of the ordinance was passed on a 3 to 2 vote with Councilman Steve Brubakken and Mayor Andersen voting in opposition.

During the hearing from the audience portion, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Becky Thatcher-Keller aired concerns on the progress of the negotiations between the city and Renaissance Recycling for curbside recycling.

City Attorney Leo Ryan stated that he was nearing completion with the contract details, which would be presented to Ralph Friebel. Mayor Andersen pointed out that Friebel had approached the board separately after a meeting and said he was not concerned with the progress of negotiations.

The City Beautification Committee hopes to see curbside recycling by July 1st, 2017.

One of the final issues brought up was some voids in the city that would be a concern in the future if they were not addressed. City Administrator Jeff Fuchs.

The city has agreed to pay Boarder States Paving $15,556.72 to fill in the void.