Jamestown
Upcoming
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading to change the zoning of a property at 2601 4th Ave SW from residential to limited industrial. The body will also discuss establishing a new Light and Signal Utility Fee and fund.
- Rezoning of 2601 4th Ave SW from R1 (One-Family Residential) to M1 (Limited Industrial)
- Proposed Light and Signal Utility Fee and creation of a corresponding 571 Fund
- Purchase of two replacement tanker trailers for $55,000
- Proposed ordinance requiring property owners to construct sidewalks at their own expense
- Payment of $590,914.97 to Crow River Construction for Water Main Improvement District 25-61
City Council
This is an organizational meeting where the council will take oaths, nominate council president and vice-president, and appoint city attorney, prosecutor, and several board members. It is a procedural meeting with no substantive legislation or public hearings.
- Appointment of City Attorney and City Prosecutor for two-year terms
- Appointment of members to Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation Board
- Appointments to County Zoning Board for terms through 2028 and 2030
- Appointment to Forestry Committee, ND Cares Steering Committee, Pension Committee, Storm Water Committee
- Mayor's committee assignments for Finance, Legal, Personnel, Building, Civic Center, Police, Fire, Public Works
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Public Works
The Public Works Committee will consider recommending City Council approval of a street closure request from the University of Jamestown for an event on August 26, 2026. They will also consider authorizing professional design services for the Public Works Building at 1620 8th Ave SW. Additionally, they will review a change order with no cost change for the stormwater replacement project.
- Street closure of 1st Ave, 1st St, and 2nd St S for University of Jamestown event on August 26, 2026
- Professional design services for Public Works Building at 1620 8th Ave SW
- Change Order No. 1 ($0) to Scherbenske Inc. for 96' Stormwater Replacement Project Phase II Segment II
Public Works
The Police & Fire and Public Works committees will meet to review departmental updates and several administrative agreements. Key decisions include the purchase of insurance for water and sewer infrastructure and the sale of old equipment.
- Special Operations Team Joint Powers Agreement
- Sale of 3 leachate hauling rolloff boxes to Barnes County Salvage & Sanitation for $1,200
- Replacement of two wastewater treatment facility tanker trailers
- Sewer and water main break insurance with an annual premium of $10,688
City Council
The Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to award a bid for the 11th Ave SW Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District #26-50, covering the Mary Young Addition and West Ridge Estates. The contractor and exact dollar amount will be determined at the meeting. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.
- Resolution to award construction bid for 11th Ave SW improvements (Mary Young Addition & West Ridge Estates)
Finance & Legal Committee
The Finance & Legal Committee will discuss and recommend approval of a new Light and Signal Utility Fee and a corresponding fund for street lights and traffic signals. They will also consider a grant from the North Dakota Forest Service for Emerald Ash Borer mitigation. The Mayor and City Administrator would be authorized to sign the grant agreement.
- Light and Signal Utility Fee with rates to be set as presented
- Creation of Light and Signal Utility 571 Fund for street lights and traffic signals
- 2026 North Dakota Forest Service Spring Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Grant approval
Finance & Legal Committee
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider gaming permits, a loan agreement for Buffalo Manor Apartments, and a property purchase price. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review updates to the city's Active Transportation map and a rezoning request for industrial use.
- Gaming site authorization for Jamestown Hockey Boosters at Park Bar and Lounge LLC
- Interest Buydown Agreement Pace Program with Bank of North Dakota for Buffalo Manor Apartments 1 LLP
- Ordinance to require property owners to construct sidewalks at their own expense
- Purchase price establishment for 324 5th Ave NE
- Rezoning of 2601 4th Ave SW from R1 Residential to M1 Industrial
City Council
The Jamestown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including approving a developer agreement for the Buffalo Estates subdivision, authorizing bids for water, sewer, and street improvements, and contracting for a miniature golf course. Other items include setting insurance rates, renewing a Special Operations Team agreement, and hiring a financial advisor for bond refunding.
- Approve $846,828.30 contract with Kepida Contracting for miniature golf course at Frontier Village
- Approve Developer’s Agreement for Ski Son Development-Buffalo Estates (west of 27th Ave NE)
- Authorize advertisement for bids on Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District #26-51
- Approve 2026-2027 insurance rates
- Approve Municipal Advisor Agreement with Colliers Securities for bond refunding (Paving District 26-41, Special Assessment Districts #26-50, #26-51)