WellnessCenter_VCValley City (CSi) The Barnes County Commission has approved a request by the Valley City/ Barnes County Development Corporation to begin  using $50,000 in economic development money.

The dollars will be used to assist with the construction of the proposed Valley City Health, Wellness & Physical Education Center.

The request was approved on a four to one vote, to use $50,000 annually over the next five years for a total of $250,000 pending annual board approval. Commissioner, Rodger Berntson voted against the motion. He believes many county residents will not use the facility and had no voice on whether or not to accept or reject this project.

Barnes County Economic Development Director Jennifer Feist said funds would come from from the Barnes County Mill Levy Fund dedicated for economic development.