Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioners Pedersen and Powell were not present.

Valley City Police Officer Dana Rustebakke was sworn in in the rank of Lieutenant.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

Application for annual retail tobacco license for the following businesses:

a. Boomers Corner Keg

b. Brothers III Sports

c. Casey’s Retail Company

d. CHS – Dakota Plains Ag at 807 W Main St and 151 9th Ave NW

e. Eagles Aeries Club 2192

f. Dakota Silver

g. Farmers Union Oil Company of Moorhead, MN dba PetroServe USA #071

h. Leever’s Foods, Inc.

i. Johanneson’s, Inc. dba MP Wine & Spirits

j. Johanneson’s, Inc. dba Marketplace Foods

k. Approve all license renewals received on/before June 30, 2017.

 

B. Approve renewal applications for liquor and/or beer licenses for the following businesses:

a. American Legion Club

b. Boomers Corner Keg

c. Budget Burger

d. Chinese Palace

e. Dakota Silver

f. Eagles Aeries Club 2192

g. Jimmy’s Pizza

h. Johanneson’s, Inc. dba MP Wine & Spirits

i. RND Inc dba NuBar

j. The Labor Club

k. Town & Country Club

l. VC Developers, LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill

m. Approve all license renewals received on/before June 30, 2017.

 

A cabaret license for the following business: a. Eagles Aeries Club 2192

 

An initial plumber license for: a. Riverside Plumbing, Inc.

 

A mechanical contractor license for: a. Crossroads Electric, Inc.

 

A raffle permit for North American Game Warden Museum

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No one spoke

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No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

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Thank you for participating in City Government.

 

ORDINANCE

The City Commission, approved a Second and Final reading of an Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting a Section of an Ordinance Zoning Map, By Changing the Zoning Use Districts as Established on the Zoning Map of the City of Valley City

 

NEW BUSINESS

Reorganization of the Commissioners Portfolios.

• Finance: Matt Pedersen

• PW Streets, Sanitation & Sewer: Duane Magnuson

• PW Electric & Water: Dave Carlsrud

• Police/Fire: Mike Bishop

• Building/Grounds: Ross Powell

City Commissioners approved appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2017:

Zoning Board of Adjustments (1 opening; 3 year term) –Allen Schuldt

 

Approved the City Attorney/Human Resource position offer to  the city Municipal Court prosecutor and Assistant Barnes County State’s Attorney Lilie Schoenack, who has accepted both positions. The recommendation comes from a committee reviewing the application.

She assumes the positions on August 1, 2017.

City Administrator Schelkoph the position is full time and will provide sound advice in both areas.  The recommendation comes from a committee reviewing the application.

 

The Commission approved the transfer of ownership of 18’ x 50’ portion of parcel number 63-3020644 to Derek Bruns.   The property will be replatted at the owner’s expense.

Approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Barnes County for Truck Regulation Enforcement.  Police Chief Hatcher said  the action will help enforce truck regulations and the county to come in to the city for enforcement.

Approved an initial application for retail tobacco license for the Dollar General Store. City Administrator Schelkoph said a maximum of 14 licenses are allowed.  One retailer dropped out and Dollar General was approved.

Approved the installation allowance for replacing overhead service with underground at $3.00/ft.  City Administrator Schelkoph the allowance encourages property owners to put overhead lines underground.  The previous allowance was $1.50/ft.

Approved an Engineering Agreement for Mill Dam Erosion project, for rip rap,  in the amount of $22,200.   KLJ reported the next steps are permitting and design, followed by bid letting and work this fall.  An application will be made for mitigation cost sharing with Devils Lake through the state.

 

Approved an application for property tax exemption for improvements to residential property at 1016 Riverview Drive. Assessor Sandy Hansen said the exemption is on the improved value.

Approved a gaming site authorization for Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Town and Country Club, 500 12th Ave NE

Approved a gaming site authorization for Valley City State University Foundation at Shelly Ellig Field at Lokken Stadium, W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, Town and Country Club, and the Eagles.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph said a city committee has addressed the new comprehensive  and Transportation long range plans.

He said a part of the 16 month process will be public input meetings with the first meeting planned for September 21, 2017.

He noted 25 city employees who helped make Rally in the Valley a success.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS;

City Auditor Richter said the next Regular City Commission meeting will be on Wednesday July 5, 2017 due to the July 4th holiday.

City Building and Fire Inspector Dave Andersen reminded residents of timely lawn mowing.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath reminded resident to use caution while using fire pits, and with using fireworks which becom legal for sale and usage starting on June 27, 2017.

City Police Chief Hatcher reminded residents of the 72 hour street parking limit in Valley City.

KLJ gave an update on street construction, including mill and overlays.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked city employees for their work, and to residents for exercising continued caution during street construction.

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