City Council

JAMESTOWN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 26, 2022 OFFICIAL MINUTES The special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinrich at 9:00 A.M. Roll Call showed the following members present: Mayor Heinrich, Council Members Kamlitz, Schloegel, and Steele, City Attorney Ryan, and City Administrator Hellekson. Absent: Council Member Buchanan. Council Member Steele moved a Resolution to approve the Contract for Materials and/or Services during the 2022 Spring Flood Event in Valley City, North Dakota between Valley City and Jamestown in consideration of mutual covenants and per the 2022 Rate Sheet included with the contract and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate and sign the contract. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. City Attorney Ryan recommended that the agreements be reviewed and if both will be used, to allow the Mayor to negotiate and allow the City Administrator to tighten the rate sheet. City Administrator Gwen Crawford stated that the City Attorney for Valley City was unavailable for this meeting, but this contract was required by FEMA. Crawford stated she will have the City Attorney determine whether both agreements must be in place. Roll Call No. 1 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried. Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Jamestown, North Dakota, and City of Valley City, North Dakota, for the mutual benefit and interests of the political subdivisions and to more effectively respond and provide public services during emergency situations and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign the Agreement. Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. Roll Call No. 2 showed: 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried. Valley City Mayor Carlstad thanked the City Council for assisting Valley City in moving forward in their efforts. Council Member Steele moved to adjourn at 9:20 A.M. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. ATTEST: APPROVED: SARAH HELLEKSON, City Administrator DWAINE HEINRICH, Mayor