JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The City of Jamestown has agreed to final details to change the policy on watermain replacement special assessments moving forward.

The resolution would change the current policy from an 80% resident, 20% city split to 70% city and 30% resident for assessments.

Properties that have already finished paying the special assessments in 2021 will receive a reimbursement from the city.

Mayor Dwaine Heinrich stated two properties would need to provide a written agreement between the current owner and previous owner to determine who is owed a refund before the city issues a refund.

The written agreement would be required by December 31st, 2022.

The council unanimously approved the resolution.

In other business, Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger informed the city of their need to replace a squad vehicle.

Chief Edinger says vehicle stock is low and more issues may arise as the department continues to seek replacement for future vehicles.

Chief Edinger says they were able to finally locate a 2021 Dodge Durango they were seeking, but because of high demand, the cost was a bit higher than anticipated.

Edinger added they will look to resell their aged 2011 Impala and put those funds towards the cost along with the rest being covered by equipment replacement funds.

City Administrator Sarah Hellekson informed the council that this was one of the larger purchases for vehicle replacement and more can be expected down the line.

The council unanimously approved the purchase.

The city also:
-Appointed Jackie Barnes to serve on the James River Valley Library System Board on a three year term to March 2025

-Appointed Jerry Bergquist to serve as a member of the Law Enforcement Center Governing Board in an unexpired term to December 2022

-Approved a resolution to approve renewal of the Farm Lease Agreement with Ben Busch