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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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 $2,660,805.42.

Electrician license for Tyler’s Electric, LLC

Approve Application to Block off Street for Thundering Saints on July 25, 2020 on 3rd Avenue SE from Main Street to 2nd Street SE

A Raffle Permit for El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Shrine Club & Flag Corps, Hi-Liner Boys Basketball, The Sharp Shooter Showdown

Tree Trimming license for Mike’s Construction, and Ground To Sky, LLC.

 PUBLIC COMMENTS No One Spoke

RESOLUTION

Approved was a Resolution Accepting the MRES Rate Schedules B & C (Green Energy Rate Adder & Economic Development Incentive).  City Administrator Schelkoph says the rates can be created in its rate base.

Those wishing to participate can fill out a form at City Hall.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Boomer’s Corner Keg on July 25, 2020 for Debbie Gable Memorial Cancer Ride on the 100 block of 3rd Avenue SE.  City Police has approved.

Approved  was a Cost-Share Request to ND State Water Commission for Phase IV Permanent Flood Control Protection  Cost Overrun. KLJ said the request is then presented for a cost share.

Approved was a Design Engineering Agreement for 2020 Seal Coat Project with KLJ in an amount not to exceed $12,000.  KLJ reported the project includes 40 blocks that were previously milled and overlayed, and awaiting a seal coat.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

David Schelkoph said thanks for eight years of service, and appreciated working with the community and, wished the community the best, as he has recently resigned the position, effective later this month.

CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

Commissioners and City Staff and KLJ thanked Schelkoph for his eight years of service to Valley City.

Commissioner Magnuson added that the city has grown under Schelkoph, and gave thanks and best wishes.

Mayor Carslrud said the city street crews did “wonderful work,” in removing snow from the recent storm.

He pointed out instances in the community of racism, bullying, in schools and the university, and within the community, that are “very disheartening.”  He encouraged citizens of all ages to be kind to each other.

He said his position of Mayor would have been much tougher without Schelkoph’s guidance, Carlsrud said he would not have, “Survived this deal,” (of being Mayor) without his guidance.

He wished Schelkoph well in the future.

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