Valley City (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.

Commission Powell was not present.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

A raffle permit for Valley City Fire Department.

PUBLIC COMMENTS   No one spoke…

ORDINANCE

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance repealing, amending, and re-enacting Title Four, Alcoholic Beverages.  City Attorney Mertins said the item goes back to a first reading to change the language, including suspension of liquor licenses and probation period for infractions, before a second reading.

City Commissioners approved first reading of an Ordinance creating a perpetual restrictive covenant for structures to be removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.  City Attorney Mertins its part of the flood buyout process.

Commissioners approved the first reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting Chapter 8-6, Businesses and Occupations—Tree trimming, Tree preservation, and Protection.  City Attorney Mertins said the action will allow the city to assess the administrative costs if the owner fails to act on the city’s request.

NEW BUSINESS

The City Commission approved an Image Enhancement Grant for signage for American Legion Post 60, not to exceed $1,000.

The Visitors Committee has approved, as well.

Approved Recommendation for Greg Vanney as VCSU Representative for Visitors Committee.

Approved a  Recommendation for Mary Lee Nielsen to serve as an alternate delegate to the Lake Agassiz Water Authority.

Approved an advertisement for Bids to Sell Three City Lots on Riverview Drive, at $7,000 per lot, plus any special assessments left on the lots, concerning installation of water and sewer lines.  City Auditor Richter said there has been interest in buying the lots.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

The increased sulfate levels in the Sheyenne River was discussed, from water coming in from Devils Lake.

The State Water Commission will be approached on the increased levels along with other issues.

Energy efficient LED  lights have been distributed to city residents.

The Public Works Budget has been reviewed with changes for 2018, with one more meeting planned.

Fire Chief Retterath cautions residents to stay off the thin river ice.

He added for residents to check or install carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors.

KLJ reported the detour and closure of a section of Main Street, coming soon, to last about two weeks to install permanent flood protection sheeting material.

December 6, and 11 will be the next Streetscape public hearings, planned at the HAC.

Commissioner Pedersen commented on Governor Burgum’s roundtable Main Street meeting in Valley City, Tuesday.

Pedersen noted the Streetscape concept being discussed.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked The Vault for hosting the meeting.

Mayor Carlsrud pointed out the Christmas decorations are being installed in the city.

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