JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – In the monthly meeting of the Jamestown City Council approved several significant resolutions and introduced key ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year.

Council Member Kamlitz led the motion to approve a comprehensive consent agenda, which included the following notable resolutions:

• Funding for Pingree Transload, LLC: The council approved a resolution to support Jamestown/Stutsman County Development (JSDC) in funding Pingree Transload, LLC, with a total amount up to $214,286. The funding is split 80% from the county and 20% from the city, making the city’s share $42,857.20 and the county’s share $171,428.80.
• Radio License Agreement: A three-year renewal of the radio license agreement with the American Family Association Inc. was approved, with the city attorney tasked to draft the agreement.
• Property Tax Abatement: The council approved a 2024 abatement application for a property located at 901 6th Ave SE.
• Engineering and Construction Approvals: Several engineering and construction-related resolutions were passed, including agreements and payments for water main improvements, sidewalk and curb work, and seal coat projects. Notable among these was a resolution approving a preliminary engineering reimbursement agreement with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) for the Jamestown ND 20 project.
• Emergency and Routine Maintenance Payments: Payments for ongoing and completed projects, including water meter replacement, sidewalk and curb construction, storm sewer improvement, and fire station upgrades, were approved, totaling over $1 million in engineering services and project costs.

In addition to the consent agenda, the council introduced the first reading of ordinances concerning the appropriation of general and special funds for the fiscal year January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

A public hearing was held regarding amendments to Section 15-3.1-15-3.4 Article I of Chapter 15 of the City of Jamestown Municipal Code. Assistant City Attorney Geroux provided insights, and with no objections from the public, Ordinance No. 1581 was passed unanimously.

Further, the council made key appointments to the Planning Commission, with Mitch Ostlie and Brian Paulson appointed for five-year terms expiring in August 2029.

The meeting also included a discussion led by Steve Burian, CEO of Burian Associates, on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. However, no action was taken on this agenda item.

Council Member Steele moved to advertise for bids for the demolition of a city-owned building at 1100 Railroad Drive. This motion was approved unanimously.

Finally, the council approved a moving permit with the condition that the applicant submits a $10,000 surety bond to the building inspector to guarantee the completion of necessary improvements.