Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met on Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioner Pedersen was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A raffle permit for ND Hereford Association

PUBLIC COMMENTS …No One spoke

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2018 CITY BUDGET WAS HELD…

Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission approved the First Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2018 City Budget. City Budget Director, Avis Richter said the proposed budget has a zero mill levy increase, at $3,016,000.

 

The City Commission then approved the  Second and Final reading of Ordinance to amend, update, of Animals & Fowl.

Changes include not allowing pigeons as pets, and the language includes “air breathing animals,” and limits those to six without obtaining a permit.

City Commissioners approved the  First reading of an Ordinance repeal and re-enact Title 12, Nuisances & Property Maintenance.  Property maintenance issue will now be addressed if the Second Reading is approved.

Approved the First reading of an Ordinance to amend, update, and re-enact Municipal Utilities.

City Administrator Schelhoph said the Ordinance eliminates antiquated items and includes modern day items.

It also eliminates the Old Mill Dam site, for drop offs

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution supporting North Dakota Cares. A support network, coalition that is being established to support veterans, survivors, and family members.   

Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 114  mill and overlay project.

Approved a Resolution approving Preliminary Engineers Report & Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications & Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 114.

Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 115

Approved a Resolution Approving Preliminary Engineers Report & Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications & Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 115

Approved a Resolution  Approving Preliminary Engineers Report & Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications & Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 116

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a NDDOT Cost Participation, Construction & Maintenance Agreement for Urban Federal Aid Project 7th St SE from 5th Ave SE to 12th Ave SE, for Paving Improvement District No. 114

Approved NDDOT Cost Participation, Construction & Maintenance Agreement for Urban Federal Aid Project at  Central Ave N, 5th Ave NE, 8th Ave SW, Wintershow Rd, and 7th St SE, for Paving Improvement District No. 116

Approved an agreement for Construction Engineering with KLJ for Winter Show Water Loop in the amount of $12,050.00.

Approved the Visitors Committee recommendation for a Food & Beverage Grant to be awarded to the ND Winter Show in the amount of $200,000 to be paid in four annual installments starting January 2018.  Winter Show Manager Dawn Riley the project is moving ahead with building improvements and expansion.

Approved the Visitors Committee recommendation for an extension for completing the installation of replacement interpretive and map panels along the Scenic Byway to July 1, 2018.

Approved appointing board member for open position on:

 Special Assessment Commission – Jeremy Wiebe

Approved a gaming site authorization for ND Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Inc. on February 24, 2018 at Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE

Approved Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for MarketPlace Liquors at Barnes County Museum for Valley City Rotary on October 26, 2017

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph said the Valley City 2045 public meeting will be held at the Eagles on September 21, 2017 at 5-p.m., to 8:30-p.m., on the Comprehensive and Transportation plan.

Residents can go on line to www.valleycity2045.com to fill out a survey and more information.

He noted a change in access under the new parking lot reconstruction projects, including a one way traffic flow.

He added the Old Mill Dam site is now close, adding that residential Valley City residents only may drop off items now at a new site at the transfer station is now open 24/7 for dropping off tree branches, and wood.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

KLJ reported on progress on the city parking lot projects and streets projects.

Commissioner Magnuson complimented  the high school, and law enforcement and public school district officials on handling  incident at Valley City High School last week, when the lock-down was implemented due to an individual entering the building without approval.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked construction workers on the street projects and other city employees for their work.

 

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