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

A PROCLAMATION WAS READ, BY MAYOR CARLSRUD,  DECLARING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

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 $2,236,198.98.

Raffle Permits for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals

PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one spoke

PUBLIC HEARING:

Regarding  Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 109. City Auditor Richter, said written comments had been received.

Four issues were addressed, including water retention in an ADA ramp, a slump in the street, that will be resolved, a driveway issue that will resolved yet this fall.  The owner asked to have the work done this spring, and doesn’t want to pay the specials until completed.   It was suggested to have the area tilled, now.  A seal coat was brought to attention, which was explained and no concerns by officials.  City Auditor Richter those properties in questions can be held off special assessed for a year.

Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 109 with the adjustments.

ORDINANCE:

The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2019 City Budget.   No changes from the First Reading.

The City Commission approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting Title 20, Taxation. City Attorney Schoenack  said the Ordinance combines several ordinance into one, under recodification.

RESOLUTION

City Commissioners  approved a Resolution approving Plat of Hanna Field Addition. City Attorney Schoenack  said a Public Hearing was held and recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Approved a Resolution approving the  Plat of Olsberg Addition, also recommended for approval by the Zoning and Planning Committee.

Approved a Resolution Setting Salaries for Commissioners.

Approved a Resolution amending Electrical Rates.  The resolution clarifies the rate structure, and when it is in effect.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioners approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for City Lights at VCSU on October 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. at the Viking Hall of Fame Banquet.

Commissioners approved  the  appointment of Ruth Berg to the Valley City Barnes County Library Board to fill vacancy until June 30, 2019.  Commissioner Powell said a member stepped down and Berg was deemed the most qualified of the applicants.

Approved the recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 809 8 ½ Avenue NW for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home.

City Commissioners then approved  2019 Scheduled Board Meetings. City Auditor Richter the Commission meetings will continue the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the exception of holiday dates when the meeting will be moved.

The City Commission approved the 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract.  City Auditor Richter pointed out the contract in the budget needed to be formally approved.  The increase over 2018 amounts to 11 percent.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

No report was given

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:

City Fire Chief Retterath requested more applicants for firefighters, and noted the sirens will be tested on Wednesday.

KLJ gave an update on street projects being completed.

Commissioner Bishop thanked police and fire fighter for their work.

Mayor Carlsrud noted city updates on work being done following the construction season.

He said electrical service was on  99 percent of the time.

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