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07-05-2025
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Sanitation department prepares for Jamestown's annual cleanup week
May 7—JAMESTOWN — The city of Jamestown's Sanitation and Solid Waste Department is making preparations for Residential Curbside Cleanup Week on Monday through Saturday, May 12-17, according to Shawn O'Neill, sanitation foreman. "We have to get bids for the extra loaders that we use to do the cleanup," he said. O'Neill said his department gets bids for rental equipment. "We don't have a lot of loaders," he said. O'Neill said he is also working on getting truck drivers for cleanup week. "We use the payloaders and the city street department trucks," he said. "We also try to run two roll-off trucks — one for avenues and one for streets." O'Neill said every city department helps with Residential Curbside Cleanup Week. He also said screened James River Correctional Center inmates also help. "Without the other departments and the tireless work they do behind the scenes and without the state (inmates), we probably wouldn't be able to do citywide cleanup," he said. Last year, crews picked up 180 tons of material during cleanup week. The following is the schedule when items will be picked up during cleanup week: * Monday, May 12: southeast * Tuesday, May 13: southwest * Wednesday, May 14: northwest * Thursday, May 15: northeast Materials must be out by 7 a.m. for the area's cleanup day. The materials should be placed for collection on the roadway close to the curb or shoulder as possible. O'Neill said piles should be no larger than an 8-foot pickup box. He said it is ideal for residents to place items and materials out for collection after 4 p.m. on the day before their collection. He also said many people also place items and materials out for collection the weekend before because they are not at work. "But now I'm seeing before May or the last weekend in April I've seen people setting stuff out already," O'Neill said. "That's almost three to four weeks away. That's way too early." During the council member's report at the Jamestown City Council meeting on Monday, May 5, City Councilman David Steele said the items should not be out on the streets right now. He said it could rain and the items can get wet, making it more difficult for the city workers during collection. "I've also had some complaints of people saying that they're setting stuff out and someone else is adding to their pile," he said. Items that are accepted during cleanup week include: * materials in neat, separate piles of similar materials so crews can easily collect * basic household items such as furniture, toys and mattresses * small-scale building, remodeling, landscaping debris, lumber, carpet and paddling, wall board, tile, doors, windows, gutters, fencing, non-creosoted landscaping timbers and brick pavers * wood, lumber, fencing and non-creosoted landscaping timbers, which should be broken apart and tied in bundles less than 4 feet long and weigh less than 50 pounds. * carpeting and padding that must each be rolled, tied and no longer than 8 feet. O'Neill said residents should either remove or pound the nails down on door and floor trim or lumber. "We got a lot of pickers out there that have to pick it up by hand and then you have a lot of people moving around," he said. "It's easy to cut yourself, scratch or hit somebody else." Items that are not accepted include: large quantities of clothing and linens or bags of any kind, cardboard, household garbage, yard waste, appliances, electronics, automotive products, vehicle parts, large-scale building or remodeling or construction debris, paint, solvents, thinners, primers, varnishes, stains or bio-medical waste. O'Neill said residents are responsible to dispose of the items that don't get collected on their collection day. He said common items placed out for collection that are not picked up include tires, clothing, shoes and cardboard boxes. City residents can take tires and automotive oil to the city baler/landfill. There may be a disposal charge for some of the items. Clothing and shoes, if clean, can be donated to the Easter Seals Goodwill thrift store or other charitable organizations. If the clothes or shoes are not suitable, they can disposed of in the trash. O'Neill said residents place items in the cardboard boxes to place out on the street. "If you put something in the cardboard box that is dumpable out of there, we will dump that and we will leave the cardboard box," he said. "They will have to recycle it or put it in their regular trash." Snow blowers, lawn mowers, propane tanks and metal gas cans can be taken to Gardeau Ameristeel, West End or the city baler/landfill. Drain liquids and gas; leave caps or valves open on the containers or tanks for safety reasons. Plastic gas containers with no liquids can be taken to the city baler/landfill. Electronics, fluorescent mercury vapor light bulbs, newspaper, books, magazines, cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, most plastics and sorted glass can be taken to North Dakota Recycling & Sanitation. The items must be sorted. Building/remodeling, construction and demolition debris, metals, paint, solvents, thinners, primers, varnishes and stains can be taken to the city baler/landfill. Liquids must be in original containers with readable labels. To dispose of biomedical waste, contact Central Valley Health District, Jamestown Regional Medical Center or a local clinic or pharmacy for instructions. During cleanup week only, the city baler/landfill will be open from 7 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 12-16, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Each household can dispose of up to 500 pounds at no charge. Residents must show proof of residency in the city of Jamestown such as a utility bill. For more information on residential curbside cleanup week, visit .
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07-05-2025
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City Council awards $2.5M bid for replacement of 3 pedestrian bridges in Jamestown
May 6—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved on Monday, May 5, awarding a bid for more than $2.5 million to Industrial Builders Inc. to replace three pedestrian bridges in Jamestown. The city of Jamestown's share is just over $490,000. Federal funds obligated for the project won't exceed about 81% of the total eligible project cost. Mayor Dwaine Heinrich said there will be a citywide special assessment to pay for the local share. The three pedestrian bridges that will be replaced are at Klaus, McElroy and Nickeus parks. Plans call for replacing the bridges with wider structures for easier maintenance and better access. The bridges in Nickeus and Klaus parks were built in 1909 and 1908, respectively. The bridge at McElroy Park was built sometime after 1957. "This is something that needs to be taken care of," said David Steele, city councilman. The pedestrian bridge project is a collaboration between the city of Jamestown and the Jamestown Parks and Recreation District. City Engineer Travis Dillman said the estimated cost for the project was about $3.75 million in 2023 with the local share being about $1.2 million. The local share has grown to about $1.5 million. He did not say what the total estimated cost has increased to. Dillman said the project went through a North Dakota Department of Transportation process and included an archaeological study among others. He said the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Commission will need to approve the bid from Industrial Builders as well at its next meeting on Monday, May 12. The City Council unanimously approved awarding a bid for about $2.5 million to Scherbenske Inc. for a portion of the 2025 water main replacement project. Dillman said this portion of the project includes replacing the water main at Business Loop West. He said the project needs to get completed before Business Loop West is reconstructed in 2027. In related business, the City Council unanimously approved awarding a bid for about $1.2 million to Crow River Construction for a portion of the 2025 water main replacement project. The awarding of the bids is contingent on approval from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The entire project includes replacing deteriorated water mains and associated infrastructure in the following areas: * between the 1100 and 1300 blocks of 4th Avenue Southwest * between the 400 block Southwest and 200 block Southeast of 10th Street/U.S. Highway 52 * between the 800 and 1000 blocks of 1st Avenue South * 400 block of 7th Street Southwest * between the 1100 and 1600 blocks of 4th Avenue Northwest Dillman said a Department of Water Resources Pre-Commission meeting is scheduled for May 22 when additional funds for the water main replacement project could be approved. He said the city will receive a $1.2 million forgivable loan through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the water main replacement project. The City Council also unanimously approved a letter of intent to meet conditions set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a potential grant for a 96-inch storm water disaster project. In addition, the City Council approved a request for an obligation of funds from USDA Rural Development for the 96-inch storm water disaster project for up to $2.35 million in grant funds. The water main replacement project began after stormwater runoff and flooding resulted in the failure of a 96-inch stormwater pipe located south of 25th Street Southwest and east of 8th Avenue Southwest. The first phase included replacing the stormwater pipe near Applebee's. The second phase included replacing the water main from 25th Street Southwest to the parking lot where Perkins Restaurant & Bakery was formerly located. The final phase includes replacing the 96-inch storm sewer from U.S. Highway 281 to Interstate 94, Heinrich said. Heinrich said the total cost of the water main replacement project is about $9 million. "We really owe the people up at Interstate Engineering that were on top of some of these grants really a big thank you because they really zeroed in on a couple of things and had the relationship with some people and the knowledge of how to fill out these grant requests to be able to get this," he said. "This $9 million project is going to be completed without using any local money. ... It's going to be paid for with money from the State Water Commission, the USDA and the use of Prairie Dog funds."
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06-05-2025
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City Council awards $2.5M bid for pedestrian bridge replacement in Jamestown
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways May 6—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved on Monday, May 5, awarding a bid for more than $2.5 million to Industrial Builders Inc. to replace three pedestrian bridges in Jamestown. The city of Jamestown's share is just over $490,000. Federal funds obligated for the project won't exceed about 81% of the total eligible project cost. Mayor Dwaine Heinrich said there will be a citywide special assessment to pay for the local share. The three pedestrian bridges that will be replaced are at Klaus, McElroy and Nickeus parks. Plans call for replacing the bridges with wider structures for easier maintenance and better access. The bridges in Nickeus and Klaus parks were built in 1909 and 1908, respectively. The bridge at McElroy Park was built sometime after 1957. "This is something that needs to be taken care of," said David Steele, city councilman. The pedestrian bridge project is a collaboration between the city of Jamestown and the Jamestown Parks and Recreation District. City Engineer Travis Dillman said the estimated cost for the project was about $3.75 million in 2023 with the local share being about $1.2 million. The local share has grown to about $1.5 million. He did not say what the total estimated cost has increased to. Dillman said the project went through a North Dakota Department of Transportation process and included an archaeological study among others. He said the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Commission will need to approve the bid from Industrial Builders as well at its next meeting on Monday, May 12. The City Council unanimously approved awarding a bid for about $2.5 million to Scherbenske Inc. for a portion of the 2025 water main replacement project. Dillman said this portion of the project includes replacing the water main at Business Loop West. He said the project needs to get completed before Business Loop West is reconstructed in 2027. In related business, the City Council unanimously approved awarding a bid for about $1.2 million to Crow River Construction for a portion of the 2025 water main replacement project. The awarding of the bids is contingent on approval from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The entire project includes replacing deteriorated water mains and associated infrastructure in the following areas: * between the 1100 and 1300 blocks of 4th Avenue Southwest * between the 400 block Southwest and 200 block Southeast of 10th Street/U.S. Highway 52 * between the 800 and 1000 blocks of 1st Avenue South * 400 block of 7th Street Southwest * between the 1100 and 1600 blocks of 4th Avenue Northwest Dillman said a Department of Water Resources Pre-Commission meeting is scheduled for May 22 when additional funds for the water main replacement project could be approved. He said the city will receive a $1.2 million forgivable loan through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the water main replacement project. The City Council also unanimously approved a letter of intent to meet conditions set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a potential grant for a 96-inch storm water disaster project. In addition, the City Council approved a request for an obligation of funds from USDA Rural Development for the 96-inch storm water disaster project for up to $2.35 million in grant funds. The water main replacement project began after stormwater runoff and flooding resulted in the failure of a 96-inch stormwater pipe located south of 25th Street Southwest and east of 8th Avenue Southwest. The first phase included replacing the stormwater pipe near Applebee's. The second phase included replacing the water main from 25th Street Southwest to the parking lot where Perkins Restaurant & Bakery was formerly located. The final phase includes replacing the 96-inch storm sewer from U.S. Highway 281 to Interstate 94, Heinrich said. Heinrich said the total cost of the water main replacement project is about $9 million. "We really owe the people up at Interstate Engineering that were on top of some of these grants really a big thank you because they really zeroed in on a couple of things and had the relationship with some people and the knowledge of how to fill out these grant requests to be able to get this," he said. "This $9 million project is going to be completed without using any local money. ... It's going to be paid for with money from the State Water Commission, the USDA and the use of Prairie Dog funds."
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12-04-2025
- Health
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In case you missed it in The Sun the week of April 7, 2025
Apr. 12—The following stories from this week appeared on and in The Jamestown Sun. The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved on Monday, April 7, a notice of intent to request a release of funds for Stride Development's Riverside Cottages Project. Mayor Dwaine Heinrich was authorized to sign the notice. The city of Jamestown will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds for the project at 902-1514 Gardenette Drive. The City Council also unanimously approved a finding that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. An environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is not required, according to city documents. The Riverside Cottages project is a multiphase affordable housing rehabilitation project led by Stride Development. The $48 million project comprises three phases and includes acquiring and rehabilitating the 168 single-bedroom unit development into 150 units providing one-, two- and three-bedroom options. While there has not been a confirmed case of measles in North Dakota since 2011, there is at least some interest in vaccinations among adults, according to Kim Lee, director of nursing for Central Valley Health District. "A few vaccinations for those 55 and older," she said. "Boosting because of travel." The U.S. is seeing a spike in measles cases this year. There were 607 confirmed cases in the U.S. in 21 states with 74 of those cases requiring hospitalization as of Friday, April 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles is highly contagious and anyone not protected against it is at risk, according to the CDC. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is commonly given in two doses. "The measles (vaccine) is very effective," Pinnick said. "It is about 90% effective after one dose and 97% to 98% effective after the second dose. MMR is not something boosted." The James Valley Library System Board of Directors unanimously approved on Wednesday, April 9, updates to its policy on challenging materials in its libraries. The application for challenging materials will also be updated at the next library board meeting on May 14. Updates to the library system's challenge policy include having the complainant read, view or listen to the entire work the individual is challenging and including his or her street and email addresses. "You have to take it in context of the whole work," said Joe Rector, library system director, referring to reading, viewing or listening to the entire work. The policy was also updated to say no appeal is valid if a complainant has appealed and the library board has declined the appeal on three or more requests within a three-year period. The policy previously said no appeal is valid if a complainant has appealed and the library board has declined the appeal on five or more requests within a two-year period.
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09-04-2025
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City Council seeks to release funds for housing project in Jamestown
Apr. 9—JAMESTOWN — The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved on Monday, April 7, a notice of intent to request a release of funds for Stride Development's Riverside Cottages Project. Mayor Dwaine Heinrich was authorized to sign the notice. The city of Jamestown will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds for the project at 902-1514 Gardenette Drive. The City Council also unanimously approved a finding that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. An environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is not required, according to city documents. The Riverside Cottages project is a multiphase affordable housing rehabilitation project led by Stride Development. The $48 million project comprises three phases and includes acquiring and rehabilitating the 168 single-bedroom unit development into 150 units providing one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Phase 1 secured $1.1 million of 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Phase 2 received $1.08 million of 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and Phase 3 was awarded $1.03 million of 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits and $3 million in state Housing Incentive Fund dollars, The Jamestown Sun reported in February. Currently, the Gardenette consists of 42 single-level walk-up buildings that are utilized as market rate housing. Tom Blackmore, zoning administrator, said some four-unit buildings will be reduced to three. "They're definitely going to have some increased insulation values, looking at better parking, some solar actually on the rooftops to try to reduce the energy usage," he said. "It is going to be a really nice project, and it's going to be good for Jamestown." The City Council held the first reading of an ordinance related to the prohibition of junk. The ordinance amends and reenacts Section 17-12 of Jamestown city code by adding language that allows Jamestown Municipal Court to order removal of trash, rubbish, junk, junk automobiles or abandoned vehicles on private property in addition to any penalties that the court may impose by law upon a conviction. If the person fails to remove the items by a specific date given by the court, the city of Jamestown or its authorized agent will enter the premises to remove and dispose of the items with costs to be assessed on any property owned by the person who was convicted, the ordinance says. Disposal of junk automobiles must be completed in accordance with Section 17-16 of city code and state law. Scott Edinger, chief of police, said after the meeting that the ordinance will help move the process forward of removing trash, rubbish, junk, junk automobiles or abandoned vehicles on private property. "We would get very tiny incremental movements on properties and then we would get stuck because of the seasons, and we'd have to start over in the next summer and sometimes more junk would be accumulated," he said. "Sometimes, we'd even lose ground, so this will force things to move forward." The City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to prohibit camping on public property within Jamestown city limits. The ordinance would add Article 53 of Chapter 22 to Jamestown city code. Article 53 says no person is allowed to camp or occupy a campsite in, under or upon any sidewalk, street, alley, lane, public right of way, park, bench, bridge, viaduct or any other publicly owned property unless an area is specifically designated by signage. Anyone who parks or leaves a vehicle parked or remains within a park for two hours without permission during the hours the park is closed will be found in violation. The council also made the first reading to amend and reenact the existing city code related to parking campers or trailers. The ordinance amends the existing city code — Section 21-16-04.1 — to say it is lawful to park motor homes, recreational vehicles, camper trailers and other trailers on the street directly in front of the owner's residence within a residential district for up to 14 days between April 1 through Oct. 31 each year. The City Council held the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 1-10 of the city code to increase Jamestown Municipal Court fees. The administration fee will increase from $30 to $125 and the facility fee will increase from $25 to $100. Heinrich said the intent was to have the Municipal Court fees match the fees at Southeast District Court in Jamestown. In other business, the City Council unanimously approved: * a quote to purchase youth basketball and volleyball equipment for the Jamestown Civic Center from Gerrells Sports Center for $92,500. City Administrator Sarah Hellekson said the purchase includes two tabletop scoreboards, two score tables, four rectangular backboards and two youth courts for basketball and volleyball. She said the Civic Center is looking to help generate more revenue for the facility. * the appointment of Laurie Podoll to the Forestry Committee for a three-year term that expires in April 2028. * the appointment of Greg Spenningsby to the Stutsman County Weed Board for an unexpired four-year term that expires in December 2028.
