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

Proclamation Declaring Block Parties, by Mayor Carlsrud.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,419,875.37

Approved a Raffle Permit  for ND Red Knights Chapter 1

Approved an Electrician License for JDP Electric, Inc.; Scott Roemmich Electric, LLC

Approved a  Rally in the Valley Parade on June 15, 2019 on Central Avenue from 12th Avenue NW to Main Street

Approved an Application to Block off Street for Valley City Chamber of Commerce for Crazy Dayz on July 24, 2019 on Central Avenue from 2nd Street N to 4th Street N and 3rd Street N from alley by Nearly Nu to alley by Times Record

Approved an Application to Block off Street for Valley City Chamber of Commerce for Rally in the Valley on June 15, 2019 on Central Avenue from 5th Street N to Main Street.

Approved an Application to Block off Street for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for Rally in the Valley Kids Carnival on June 15, 2019 on 3rd Street NW from 2nd Avenue NW to Alley

Block off street for Captain’s Pub for a street dance.

Public Hearing

Regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 62.

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 62

A Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 117.  City Auditor Richter said a change was implemented based on property owners concerns, and approved by the Special Assessment Commission.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission Approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 117.

A Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 114 City Auditor Richter said no property owners attended an informational meeting.

Following the Public Hearing, Commissioners Approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 114.

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 51.

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 51

Letters will be sent to affected property owners, including notifications of public hearings.

Resolution

City Commissioners approved a Resolution accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 2A and Permanent Flood Protection Phase 3 to Reiner Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $3,885,067.09.   KLJ said three bids were received with Reiner submitting the low bid.  A preconstruction meeting will be held.

New Business

The City Commission approved the Construction Engineering Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 2A with KLJ in an amount not to exceed $315,000  KLJ said this is an amendment to the original agreement, approved by the State Water Commission.

Considered approving Construction Engineering Agreement for Project No. SU-SS-2-990(053)057 (Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 50) with KLJ in an amount not to exceed $175,500  KLJ said July 8 is the proposed start date.

City Commissioners discussed the Harm Reduction Services & Syringe Services Program  through the City County Health District.  The program is to provide clean syringes to drug users, to prevent the spread of diseases, and individuals will receive health related services and referred for further treatment.

The Draft and further discussion will be held on June 27, at 6:30-p.m., at the Hi-Liner Activity Center.

Valley City Police Chief, Phil Hatcher said, that he and Barnes County Sheriff, Randy McClaflin and the Barnes County Commission are in support of the program.

City Commissioners on Tuesday also voted to support the program.

Considered was city funding for South Central Adult Services.   Director Pat Hansen, again asked for city financial support to keep the taxi service operating.  Federal funds pay for half of the taxi service costs, requiring a local match.  Some local private support was noted.

After discussion the City Commission voted to fund the taxi service at $10,000 for the remainder of this year.  Funds will come from the Police Department budget, which will give up a project for dollars into the taxi funding.

Approved was an Electrical Department contribution of material and labor to the Hi-Liner Athletic Complex Phase II.  City Administrator Schelkoph recommends approval in the amount of $14,000 toward material and labor, to Valley City Public Schools.

Approved was an application for Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Residential Building at 421 3rd Avenue NW City Assessor Hansen explained improvements planned for the building.

Commissioners approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for ND Wildlife Federation at Eagles on April 4, 2020 City Auditor Richter said this and the upcoming agenda items are renewals, including….

The Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg

The Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town & Country Club.

An Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill

A Special Alcohol Event Permit for VFW Post 2764 on June 15, 2019 at Rally in the Valley Street

Approved separately

A Special Alcohol Event Permit for Boomer’s Corner Keg on June 16, 2019 at Dakota Riders MC Hillclimb

Also approved were a Special Alcohol Event Permit for VFW Post 2764 on June 15, 2019 at Rally in the Valley Street Dance, and a Special Alcohol Event Permit for Captain’s Pub for Rally in the Valley.

City Administrator’s Report

No report was given by David Schelkoph

 

City Updates & Commission Reports

KLJ reported the construction with the Phase One, Permanent Flood Control Project on Central Avenue should be completed this week, and open for traffic on Monday, and in time for Rally in the Valley Activities.

Commissioners and Mayor Carlsrud thanked the public and construction crews for their  patience and work,  as the projects on Central Avenue and Main street were in progress.

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