JAMESTOWN CITY COUNCIL<br/> <br/> SPECIAL MEETING, <br/> <br/> APRIL 23, 2026 <br/> <br/> UNOFFICIAL MINUTES <br/> <br/> The special meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Heinrich at 4:12 P.M. <br/> <br/> The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited. <br/> <br/> Roll Call showed the following members present: Mayor Heinrich, Council Members Kamlitz, Phillips, Schloegel, Assistant City Attorney Geroux, and City Administrator Hellekson. Absent: Steele. <br/> <br/> Assistant City Attorney Geroux informed the Council that there was one bid that was unopened at the April 16, 2026, bid opening for the 1/4 Million Gallon Water Tower Restoration Project for the Water Department. The bid from O & A Classic Coatings and Paintings Corporation did have a waivable defect and Assistant City Attorney Geroux did recommend the council waive the defect and open the bid. <br/> <br/> Council Member Phillips moved to waive the irregularity and open the bid from O & A Classic Coatings and Paintings Corporation. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. <br/> <br/> Council Member Schloegel moved a Resolution to approve the quote from Mission Mechanical for HVAC repairs for the National Guard portion of the lower level in the Civic Center in the amount of $8,189. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Roll Call No. 1 showed 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried. <br/> <br/> Council Member Kamlitz moved to appoint Olivia Schloegel to serve as a member of the Forestry Committee to fill a three-year term to expire in April 2029. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. <br/> <br/> Assistant City Attorney Geroux opened the bid from O & A Classic Coatings and Paintings Corporation, reviewed it and determined it was not a valid bid. <br/> <br/> Council Member Phillips moved a Resolution to award the bid for the 1/4 Million Gallon Water Tower Restoration Project to TMI Coatings LLC, in the amount of $389,250.00, contingent upon NDDEQ approval and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign all applicable documents. Seconded by Council Member Kamlitz. City Engineer Dillman provided information. Roll Call No. 2 showed 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried. <br/> <br/> Assistant City Attorney Geroux informed the Council that there were two bids that were unopened at the April 6, 2026, bid opening for the 96" Storm Sewer Phase II, Segment II Project. Both bids did not include a copy of their contractor's license, which is a fatal flaw and Assistant City Attorney Geroux did recommend the council not open the bids. <br/> <br/> Council Member Kamlitz moved a Resolution to award the bid of the 96" Storm Sewer Phase II, Segment II Project, to Scherbenske, Inc., in the amount of $3,235,877.50, contingent upon USDA approval and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign all applicable documents. Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. City Engineer Dillman provided information. Roll Call No. 3 showed 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Carried. <br/> <br/> Council Member Kamlitz moved to adjourn at 4:29 p.m. Seconded by Council Member Schloegel. Unanimous aye vote. Carried. <br/> <br/> APPROVED: DWAINE HEINRICH, <br/> <br/> Mayor <br/> <br/> ATTEST: SARAH HELLEKSON, <br/> <br/> City Administrator<br/> <br/> (Apr. 29, 2026)