Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Special Session this morning to consider and act upon a resignation agreement with Police Chief Fred Thompson.

Commissioners unanimously  voted to accepted his resignation.

City Administrator David Schelhoph said the agreement between the city and Thompson has been negotiated over the past two weeks, and was settled on Wednesday.  Thompson’s resignation is effective immediately.

The Commissioners concurred that Thompson brought a higher level of professionalism to the Valley City Police Department during his tenure as Chief.

hatcherphilltsmallLt. Phillip Hatcher will be the Valley City Interim Police Chief.

The search will begin for Thompson’s permanent replacement.

During the meeting, Mayor David Carlsrud said that internal and external investigation into grievances filed against Thompson have been unfounded.

City Attorney Russ Myhre said it was “An honor to know him (Thompson).

Thompson concluded the meeting by saying that it was “An honor and privilege,” to serve as Valley City’s Police Chief, and wished the department well in the future.

He added that when the Supreme Court hands down new rulings that it changes the job.

The meeting was recorded by CSi Cable 68, with replays in addition to Wednesday night’s Regular Valley City Commission meeting.