JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening. At the meeting, there were unanimous approvals across a range of resolutions affecting property sales, financial bonds, infrastructure projects, and committee appointments.
Council members swiftly approved minutes from recent meetings and moved forward with a property sale at 120 2nd St. SE, allowing the city’s ownership portion to be transferred for $202,500. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the City Sales Tax Fund, with ownership divided between the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Tourism, and the Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation.
The Council also addressed multiple infrastructure projects. Resolutions were passed for the US Highway 52 reconstruction project and for utility rate adjustments to take effect on January 1, 2025. The purchase of GPS equipment for the landfill dozer, at a cost of $73,903.45, was approved as well. Several resolutions allocated funds for continuing water, sewer, and street improvement efforts, including approvals of payments for contractors working on storm sewer repairs, water meter replacements, and sidewalk construction.
The Council authorized a $5.3 million Refunding Improvement Bond for paving and park pedestrian bridge projects and a $3.32 million Water Treatment Revenue Bond through the North Dakota Public Finance Authority. A media release states the Council received congratulations on its Aa3 bond rating.
A continuance was granted for the demolition of a property at 545 1st St. W, with the owner agreeing to clear the site by late November. Council members also voted to appoint James Weight and Blaine Stockert to the Fire Code Board of Appeals, filling terms that extend to 2027. Council Member Phillips received multiple committee appointments, including positions on the County Zoning Board and the ND Cares Steering Committee.
After approving a reimbursement agreement with the North Dakota State Water Commission for the 2025 Water Main Replacement, the Council deferred further discussion on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project until December. Resolutions passed for additional budgeted payments, and the Council approved fencing improvements at a city storage facility.
The session concluded with approvals of industrial pretreatment wastewater fees and additional engineering expenses.