– City Commission hears fireworks concerns

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

No items were on the Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC FORUM: No One Spoke.

PUBLIC HEARING

An Open Public Hearing was held for property at Lot 2, Block 1 of NP West 3rd Addition to rezone from I-1 Light Industrial to B-1 Central Business District. The Planning $ Zoning Committee recommends approval.

Following the Public Hearing…

ORDINANCES

City Commissioners approved first reading of Ordinance No. 993, an ordinance to rezone Lot 2, Block 1 of NP West 3rd Addition from I-1 Light Industrial to B-1 Central Business District.

Commissioners then approved the first reading of an Ordinance amending Title 17, Offenses for the City of Valley City – Paraphernalia. Attorney Myhre said the Ordinance come in line with the North Dakota Century Code, becoming affective August 1, 2015.

Approved was the first reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9, Zoning, of the revised ordinance of Valley City. City Attorney Myhre said one provision change deals with home based businesses, relative to items under Provisional Use Permits, and consistent with state laws.

NEW BUSINESS

The City commission considered the bid for E 60’ of the Rosebud Parking Lot from PACE Development Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00. City Administrator Schelkoph said a bid opening was held in the form of an auction. A ten percent down payment has been made. Marketplace Foods, is planning on building a liquor store, and a convenience store, gas station at the intersection of Main and Central Avenue. The Valley City Commission had approved selling the parcel. Commissioner Magnuson voting in opposition.

The City Commission approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Appliance City, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $7,500 to enhance the entrance to the store.

The Commissioners approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Redking Foods LLC dba Burger King in an amount not to exceed $7,500. Exterior enhancement include lighting.

Commissioners approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Park Street Development, Inc. dba Valley Flooring in an amount not to exceed $7,500 and will also enhance the entrance.

The City Commission approved the Food and Beverage Grant for the ND Winter Show in an amount not to exceed $36,000. NDWS Manager Dawn Riley indicted the need for additional horse stalls, along with additional bleachers and other items.

Considered was Barnes Rural Water agreements for construction work and transfer of a customer to BRW. City Administrator Schelkoph two actions need to be taken…approving BRW to extend a water line into city limits, and to transfer pre 1999 annexed land. The Construction and the transfer were approved by the City Commission on separate votes.

The Police Department Second Quarter Report, presented by Police Chief Fred Thompson.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph said that he and other city officials attended a meeting in Jamestown concerning insurance issues.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter said the 2016 budgeting is on schedule.

Police Chief Thompson said the City and Barnes County will be conducting an emergency planning exercise on Wednesday.

KLJ provided an update on projects, including footing being installed at various permanent flood walls. Storm sewer work will be coming up along Viking Drive.

Commissioner Nielson said the Summer in the Park program continues, with events at the City Park, Band Shell.

Commissioner Luke noted improvements to the library.

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out a fireworks incident, where a residential air conditioning unit was disabled by a fireworks, projectile that was fired in a parking lot, over the 4^th of July holiday, and that a resident lost an eye in a fireworks accident. He suggested that the Valley City fireworks Ordinance be revisited in the future to address concerns.

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