Finance & Legal Committee

Finance & Legal Committee Building, Planning & Zoning Committee Civic Center & Promotion Committee April 18, 2023, 4:00 PM Present: Heinrich, Kamlitz, Steele, Schloegel, Ryan, Hellekson, Blackmore, Dalugama, Fosse, Laber, Michel, Reuther, Stroh and Sveum. FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE Chair Heinrich convened the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Jo Biloff, James River Humane Society President, presented the annual financial report and a video. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from the James River Humane Society to replace the one-half mill levy that expires at the end of taxable year 2024 [N.D.C.C. 40-05-19], which is City budget year 2025. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Schloegel moved to forward to the City Council meeting on May 1, 2023, without recommendation, the request from the Stutsman County Auditor to reduce the number of precincts within Jamestown city limits from six precincts to two precincts. Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Stride Development has expressed interest in purchasing the city-owned lots located at 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE. City Attorney Ryan stated that the following information must be established to proceed with drafting and negotiating a purchase agreement with the attorney representing Stride Development: 1) duration of time for option; 2) dollar amount of option; 3) any clawback provisions. Heinrich summarized discussion that duration should be 9 to 12 months; the option $2500 non-refundable and must be residential units included. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the agreement between Stride Development and the City as negotiated by the City Attorney and the attorney for Stride Development. Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to sign a Statement of Support to pledge to support Guard and Reserve employees. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Kamlitz moved to recommend the City Council approve the requests for gaming site authorizations for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for the following: a) James River Aerie #2337 FOE for Tanata Enterprises Inc (Frontier Fort Bar & Grill); b) Knights of Columbus for the Jamestown Council Knights of Columbus #1883 (Club 1883), Oviatt LLC (Corner Bar), Middles LLC (Fred’s Den), Jamesco, LLC (Tapps Lounge), Jonny B’s LLC (Jonny B’s Brickhouse) and Oviatt LLC (Hidden River Acres); c) North American Bison Discovery Center for Jamestown Country Club (Elks Lodge #995); d) Progress Enterprises for DCR Investments LLP (Office Bar & Lounge), Blazer Inc (Shady’s), Buffalo Lanes Inc (Buffalo Bar & Lounge) and H-D Properties Inc(IDK Bar & Grill); e) Vet’s Club, Inc., for Vets Club Inc (All Vets Club) Seconded by Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the request from Jamestown Knights of Columbus #1883 for a gaming site authorization to conduct gaming within the confines of the Charlotte & Gordon Hansen Stadium on September 9, 2023. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Steele moved to forward to the May 2023 Finance and Legal agenda an ordinance for fire protection within the City limits for areas serviced by Stutsman Rural Water District, address access and regulation of hydrants, and direct the city attorney to draft the ordinance. Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Chair Heinrich adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m. BUILDING, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE Chair Kamlitz convened the meeting at 4:53 p.m. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the minor subdivision, final plat of University of Jamestown Athletic Second Addition, replat of portions of Blocks 6, 7, and 9 of Jamestown College Subdivision, and Lot 2, Block 1 of University of Jamestown Athletic Addition, within the NE ¼ of Section 25, T140N, R64W, Jamestown, North Dakota. The property is located at 1004 North University Drive, Jamestown, North Dakota. Seconded by Heinrich. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the University of Jamestown Sports Bubble Special Use Permit, Lot 1, Block 1, of University of Jamestown Athletic Second Addition. The property is located at 1004 North University Drive, Jamestown, North Dakota. City Planner Dalugama provided information. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Heinrich moved to recommend the City Council approve the minor subdivision, preliminary/final plat of Menards Third Addition, replat of Lot 1, Block 1 of Menards Second Addition, within the NW ¼ of Section 2, T139N, R64W, Jamestown, North Dakota. The property is located at 1025 and 1209 23rd St SW, Jamestown, North Dakota. Building Inspector Blackmore provided information. Seconded by Steele. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approval of the major subdivision, final plat of Harold P. Bensch Addition, replat of Lots 1-12 and Lots 97-108 of Jones and Vennum Addition, and a vacated portion of 4th Street SE, within NE ¼ Section 36, T140N, R64W, City of Jamestown, North Dakota. The property is located at 1120 3rd St SE, Jamestown, North Dakota. Seconded by Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. INFORMATIONAL: A public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 1570, introduced by Council Member Buchanan, to amend and re-enact Ordinance No. 1556 of the City Code by amending the District Map to change the zoning of North 50’ of Lots 9 through 12 and South 80’ of Lots 9 through 12, Block 31, Original Townsite of the City of Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota from C-2 (General Commercial District) to CC (Central Core Commercial District) is scheduled for the May 1, 2023 City Council. The property is located at 101 and 107 2nd Ave SE, Jamestown, North Dakota. Chair Kamlitz adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m. CIVIC CENTER AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE Chair Schloegel convened the meeting at 5:02 p.m. Steele moved to recommend the City Council approve the plans and specifications and authorize the advertisement for bids for a new basketball floor for the Civic Center to be paid from the City Sales Tax Fund, less the trade-in value of the current floor and sponsorships. Seconded by Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. Chair Schloegel adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m. Sarah Hellekson, City Administrator