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

Swearing in of Police officer Travis Johnson took place.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

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

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,077,776.70.

Approve Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License for Burning Desires, Inc., Grant’s Mechanical

Approve Raffle Permit for Barnes County Historical Society, Sheyenne Care Center

Approve Tree Trimming License for Mike’s Construction & Repair, Pine Country Nursery.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one spoke

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

No personal attacks to persons present or not

No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair

Thank you for participating in City Government.

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public hearing was held to consider issuance of Bonds by the Duluth Economic Development Authority on behalf of Essentia Health and its affiliates.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved  a Resolution approving the issuance of Bonds by the Duluth Economic Development Authority on behalf of Essentia Health and its affiliates (Chapman & Cutler LLP)

 

NEW BUSINESS

Presentation on Valley City Green Dot.   Jacob Olson, APOC from the Abuse prevention and outreach Center.

He said the Green Dot is opposed to a red dot placed on a map for a domestic violence report, showing a positive outcome from intervention and training for such.

He said a training program will be started.

Approved a Cost-Share Request to ND State Water Commission for Construction of Phase 3 Permanent Flood Protection and Phase 4 Buyouts.   KLJ reported The Phase 3 is funded 80/20 State Water commission, city, at $2.2 million state $1.79 million city, to construct a flood wall bye the master lift station.

Phase 4 buyout includes three additional properties at $365,000 with $273,500 paid by the State Water Commission.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

No Report was given.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Commissioner Ross reminded motorist to be cautious of pedestrians in the roadway, especially with school in session, and athletic practice sessions.

Mayor Carlsrud pointed out the recruitment for city fire fighter with information on the city’s web site.

KLJ gave an update on street and flood wall construction projects, wrapping up.

 

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