CityHallVCValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  All members were present.

An Award was presented to Valley City Police Chief, Fred Thompson, and to the City Commisison, from City County Health in promoting positive health issues in community.

Barnes County Commissioners early in the day received an award from City County Health, as well. Sharon Buhr presented the awards.

Sharon Buhr with On The Move was on hand with information on the Valley City Block Party.

She said the Block Parties help reduce crime, and get to know neighbors.

She suggested Valley City residents put together and schedule Block Parties in the City.

 

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, INCLUDED:

Approval of Liquor & Beer License renewals for Dakota Silver, Edgar A. Fisher Post #60 American Legion, Americinn, VFW and all liquor, beer and wine licenses received before June 30, 2016.

Approving a new Electric License for Wired Electric Inc.

PUBLIC FORUM: Lloyd Nelson asked that agenda items requiring approval of significant dollars be delayed in regard to new commissioners being seated and a new mayor taking office later this year.

President Pedersen suggesting removing “N-7” from the agenda,

purchasing a truck for Public Works from Nelson Auto Center, Inc. in the amount of $116,472.

Commissioner Luke suggested that item “N-6” be removed, the cost share application with ND State Water Commission for Phase II PFP, Phase III buyouts, and a storage building for the removable flood walls.

ORDINANCES

Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1011, an ordinance recodifying Title 7, Buildings, Signs, Streets, Sidewalks, Curbs and boulevards. Attorney Myhre said the major change concerns signs. It includes signage relative to the size and placement of political signs, without restricting free speech rights.

Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1012, an ordinance recodifying Title 16, Land Subdivision Regulations. Attorney Myhre said the Ordinance deals with new developments in the city including annexations, and plats. It includes issues of new streets, placement of alleys and to provide for sidewalks, with legislative intent,where practical. And provides for due process for citizens input.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved the Visitor’s Committee request to approve paying Youth Sports Complex, $2,958.86 out of the Food and Beverage Grant Funds approved for the two new shared-use paths.

City Commissioners approved changing the city’s credit card service from Wells Fargo Visa to North Dakota State’s Purchasing MasterCard. Finance Director Richter explained the benefits.

The City Commission approved City Hall as the polling place for the President of Valley City Commission special election to be held on September 15, 2016. Finance Director Richter said all five city precincts will vote at City Hall.

 

Commissioners approved the Mill Dam Grant received from ND State Water Commission.

 

Approved the 2017 Infrastructure Construction projects and direct KLJ to prepare contracts.

Approved the cost share application with ND State Water Commission for Phase II Permanent Flood Protection, Phase III buyouts, and a storage building for the removable flood walls. Before the vote, City Attorney Myhre said by abstaining Commissioner Luke was breaking the Roberts Rules of Orders, and may face personal liabilities. She voted Nay, while the remainder of commissioners voted in favor and passed.

Commissioner Luke indicated that she did not have enough information to participate in the vote.

Tabled the purchasing a truck for Public Works from Nelson Auto Center, Inc. in the amount of $116,472, until the next City Commission meeting.

Approved a Proposed Water Treatment Plant study by UND Dept. of Engineers, with input from other river cities.

 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph attended an Upper Sheyenne River Basin Resource Board meeting to discuss erosion issues, and releases from Devils Lake, based on the Lake’s water level.

The sale of a bucket truck and front end loader will be placed on the auction site, “Bid to Go,” as previous bid offers on the equipment were lower than the reserve amount.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Finance Director, Avis Richter said the Special City Commission reorganizational meeting is set for June 28, 2016, at 8-a.m., where the incoming Commissioners will receive the oath of office, and portfolios will be assigned.

Commissioners Luke and Nielson were recognized for their service on the City Commission.

Four years for Luke and 10 years for Nielson serving as City Commissioner and Mayor.

 

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68, followed by replays.