Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioner Pedersen was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

Renewal Electrician, Plumber & Mechanical Contractor license for E & H Enterprises of Alexandria DBA Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C, & Electrical

Raffle Permit for Red Knights International Motorcycle Club, St. Catherine’s Parish KC’s, Valley Quilters

Application to Block off Street for Relay for Life on 2nd Ave NW from 4th St NW to Alley South of 5th St NW on June 16, 2017

Application to Block off Street for Cruise Nights on June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14 and Block Party on June 8 on Central Avenue from 5th St NE to Entrance of City-Owned Parking Lot

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No one spoke

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PUBLIC HEARING

Open public hearing for liquor license transfer request for Captain’s Pub

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath recommends the transfer not be approved until Fire Code violations are made, mainly electrical issues.

The seller has agreed to take care of the violations.

The City Commission has tabled the transfer pending the correction in the violations, until the next committee meeting.

 

Another Open Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 98

Following the Public Hearing the Commission approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 98. City Auditor Avis Richter said the cost is over $959,000, with the city paying over $41,000 and the balance funded through Special Assessments.

An Open Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 61 Special Assessments amount to over $292,000.

Following the Public Hearing Commission    approved    Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 61

 

NEW BUSINESS:

City Commissioners approved a  gaming site authorization for Edgar A Fisher Post No. 60 of the American Legion at 322 E. Main Street

The City Commission approved a gaming site authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill, 264 Winter Show Rd. SW

City Commissioners approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 558 East Main Street for $180,000, which is lower than the assessed value.

Approved was the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of 494 East Main Street for the appraised value of $160,000.

Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of Hub Mac Building – West Portion, 100 Central Avenue for the appraised value of $290,000, lower than estimates.

Approved the Permanent Flood Protection buyout purchase of Riverside Apartments, 259 4th Street SW for the appraised value of $1,025,000.

The City Commission approved a request to purchase an unused city parking lot on Lots 3 to 6 Block 31 Original Township by Cornerstone Rentals MGT, LLC. The lot is south of Hub Mac, and north of the former Rec. Center, pending contact with the Park District on their possible use of the lot.  It was pointed out that Sheyenne Apartment tenants use the parking lot.  It’s possible the lot could also be leased.

The City Commissioners considered the adoption of the City Attorney Job description and direct city staff to start the process of filling the new position.  City Administrator Schelkoph indicated some cities contract out for services, while others hire a full time city employee, city attorney.

After discussions on options, the City Commission, voted to explore the options of an individual to hold the position of City Attorney, or a combination of City Attorney/Human Resource Officer.

The City Commission voted to advertise for the position of City Attorney.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT …No report was issued.

It was noted the street closures in Valley City and to restrict water usage on April 25, 2017, when the maintenance is being performed on the Master Sewer Lift stateion.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Fire Chief Retterath indicated abuse on the use of fire pits, and urges citizens to be aware of the City Ordinance.

Avis Richter said, absentee ballots are available at City Hall, for the May 23, 2017 Special City Commissioner election.

Mayor Carlsrud reminded citizens of street projects and the permanent flood control projects, this summer.

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