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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

 

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 2,557,638.25

Parade Application for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Rally in the Valley on Central Avenue on June 16, 2018

Application to Block off Street for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Crazy Daze on July 25 on Central Avenue from 2nd Street NE to 4th Street NE and 3rd Street from 2nd Avenue NE to 2nd Avenue NW

Application for Tree Trimming License for Johnny B’s Trees pending evidence of liability insurance.

Application for Plumber & Mechanical Contractor for Arneson, Inc.

Raffle Permit for Shine

PUBLIC COMMENTS … No one spoke

ORDINANCE

Approved was the first reading of Ordinance No. 1032, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, with removal of language for Class I flower shop sales of alcohol.

 

RESOLUTION

City Commissioners approved a Resolution to create Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 63, located along 3rd Avenue SE. KLJ said residents there have been informed.

Approved a Resolution to create Water Main Improvement District No. 99, located along 3rd Avenue SE.

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Boomers Corner Keg on June 17, 2018 for Dakota Riders Hillclimb. City Police Chief Phil Hatcher said the permit is from 12 noon to 8-p.m.

Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.  City Auditor Richter, said this is a renewal and does not include a raffle.

Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Frank S. Henry VFW Post 2764 at NuBar and VFW Club from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

Approved the roof repair for standpipe mixer expenditures by Great Plains Structures in the amount of $32,025.00.  City Administrator Schelkoph, said damage to the structure was caused by a high wind.

An insurance claim was filed.

Approved a Contract with Jordan Transformer, LLC to Drain, Inspect, and Report the cause of the motor trip in a URS Tap Changer that is attached to a Transformer, in the amount of $14,234.00. City Administrator Schelkoph, said the motor is failing and a leak was discovered.

Approved a Contract with Resco to purchase transformers in the amount of $19,093.00.  City Administrator Schelkoph, said the request was brought before the Commission as the cost is over $10,000.

The City Commission, considered accepting bid for solid waste transfer contract.  City Administrator Schelkoph said five engineering firms gave presentations of proposals to the city.

He said a committee recommends KLJ be the engineer firm of choice.

The City Commission approved the recommendation.  Commissioners Bishop and Magnuson voted against

Commissioner Bishop a member of the committee hearing the presentations voted against the recommendation, saying it was time to give another firm the opportunity to work on a project.

Approved was accepting bid for the sale of City Parking Lot south of Hub-Mac more specifically described as Parcel Number 63-3473111, Lots 3-6, Block 31 Original Townsite.

Approved the Technical Support Services Agreement with Barnes County.  City Auditor Richter said the rated is $75 per hour, and increase of $25 per hour.

Approved the Technical Support Services Agreement with Barnes County.  City Auditor Richter said the rated is $75 per hour, and increase of $25 per hour.

Approved appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2018.

City Auditor Richter said they are:

  • Planning & Zoning Commission (2 openings; 5 year term) – Joe Faure; Mike Schell
  • Renaissance Zone Board (4 openings; 3 year term) – Tyler Marthaler; Cindy Schwehr; (formerly held by George Dutton); (formerly held by Doreen Sayler)
  • Visitors Committee (1 opening; 4 year term) – Ken Reid

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph said a crack developed on the east side of the old power house building, cause by pile driving with the permanent flood control project.

He thanked the fire department for the successful State Fire Fighters Convention held in Valley City last week.

He said the Comprehensive and Transportation Plan subcommittee has been formed, and that a September public meeting will be held to present the preliminary plan.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter said the city budgeting will start soon, and passed along numbers to work with from the state.

She reminded residents that June 12th is the city elections, where candidates will be elected, as opposed to being nominated.

 

City Assessor Hansen a change was noted at the Barnes County Board of Equalization meeting, concerning a parcel.

City Fire Chief Retterath pointed out, a successful outdoor siren test was held Tuesday.

He thanked everyone involved with making the State Fire Fighter Convention successful, throughout the community.

KLJ updated the permanent flood control project on-going work.

Mayor Carlsrud also thanked everyone involved in the state fire fighters convention, and encouraged residents to vote on June 12th.

He said public works has hired summer staff to catch up on the work schedule.

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