VC recognizes local heroes, saved lives, house fire

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

A presentation was made by Valley City Fire Chief, Gary Retterath, of a Service Plaque to Keith Olson who has retired from the Valley City Fire Department after 37 years of service.

A presentation for Achievement was made by the Chief Retterath to Becky and Penny Capistran, who saved lives during a June 13^th house fire in Valley City.

Becky called 9-1-1, and Penny saved a life by alerting and bringing a resident to safety.

Chief Retterath noted that the house did not have smoke detectors.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items included:

A new House Movers Permit for Schmit Inc.

A Game of Chance Raffle permit for Barnes County 4-H Council.

Blocking Off Street for Crazy Days on July 22, 2nd St to 4th Street on N Central Avenue.

An Electrical License renewal for Scott’s Electric, Inc.

PUBLIC FORUM: No one spoke…

NEW BUSINESS:

Approved appointing Doreen Sayler to renew her position for the Renaissance Zone Board open position.

City Commissioners determined a dollar amount to be used for sidewalk repairs in the NW section of town and set and determined the percentage amount to be assessed to property owners. City Administrator Schelkoph asked for an amount of up to $90,000 with the city’s share of costs at 25%. The City Commissioners voted to approve.

Commissioners approved renewing VCSU’s Gaming Site Authorization’s for the locations at Valley City Eagles Club, Town and Country Club, W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse and VCSU Lokken Stadium.

The City Commission approved acquiring a burned out house at 626 4^th Street Southwest.  The lot will be usable to build upon.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph reminded motorist to observe “road closed” signs in the numerous street construction areas.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Building/Fire Inspector Dave Andersen reminded residents to mow lawns, and that diseased tree stumps need to be taken out when trees are removed.

He said structures that have been burned or flooded will be taken down.

City Fire Chief Retterath reported that few complaints were made concerning fireworks, and one small fire was reported.

City Police Chief Thompson said, loud fireworks calls were responded to.

KLJ reported the bike path update, and noted the storm sewer work on College Street is wraping up.

On Wednesday concrete footings will be poured on College Street consisting of 90 yards of concrete.

Mayor Werkhoven said he will attend a meeting of the Devils Lake Executive Committee, noting that Valley City concerns have been addressed.

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