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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approved was a Raffle Permit for Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club.  Commissioner Erickson noted a conflict of interest, and was noted, and he did not vote.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS …No one spoke….

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing was held for Integrated Resource Plan for Valley City Public Works. City Administrator Schelkoph  said the city gets two sources of power from MRES and WAPA and the document defines the language.

Following the Public Hearing, City Commissioners passed a Resolution Approving the Integrated Resource Plan for Valley City Public Works as required by Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)

ORDINANCE

 

Approved was The First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact portions of Title 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Valley City Municipal Code. City Attorney Martineck said three changes are proposed, a brewery production language approval,  along with a requirement change for the time of license renewal, relative to the ratio of food to alcohol sales, and a late fee for any late license renewal.

The City Commission approved with a narrative to state the sales of food to alcohol ratio. Spot checks of violations will still be included.

Approved was the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact portions of Title 14 (Motor Vehicles & Traffic) and Title 17 (Offenses), Valley City Municipal Code. City Attorney Martineck said changes stem from legislative changes to update the City Code, including fees.

NEW BUSINESS

National Leadership Academy for the Public’s Health Presentation by, City County Health District.

The leadership coach from Oakland California spoke with an explanation of the program with a slide presentation, and the Valley City participation.

The City Commission approved adding 720 East Main Street to the Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV Buyout Program. City Administrator Schelkoph said the home owner approached the city to sell the property, at the assessed value plus 10-percent, at $48,180.  The city will ask the state water commission to add the property to the Phase IV Buyout list.

The City Commission reviewed the Recycling Contract with Valley Recycling, considering options for financing, including surcharges to the utility bills for residential customers and commercial property fees.

Barnes County has approved increasing its contributions of $20,000 annually.

The City Commission on a 3-2 vote approved the scenario of a $1 surcharge per month, for residential customers and an increase in commercial rates, effective July 16.

RESOLUTION

Approved on a 3-2 vote was a Resolution Establishing Recycling Utility Fees starting September 1.

Passed was a Resolution approving Replat of Lots 15 & 16, Block 15, Granger’s Addition.

Passed was a Resolution approving Plat of Annie’s Addition.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

No information was passed along

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said seven new members have been recruited, including the first female fire fighter.

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