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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 Valley City Administrator Gwen Crawford\u00a0 informs the public that The City of Valley City recently learned about potential imminent health risks to the City\u2019s water supply that was\u00a0 posed by loss of pressure to the water distribution system.<\/p>\n
Residents\u00a0 are encouraged to limit water usage until further notice and refrain from washing cloths and dishes or taking showers until the water main breaks are fixed and water pressure returns to it\u2019s normal setting for residents and commercial businesses.<\/p>\n
Crawford said the city was in the process of flushing several fire hydrants following these water main breaks.<\/p>\n
Crawford reported several water mains burst at the same\u00a0 time on Tuesday, that requires a boil water mandate,<\/strong> with potential imminent health risks to the City\u2019s water supply that was posed by loss of pressure to the water distribution system.<\/p>\n With information to schools, nursing homes and residents, due to a loss of pressure.\u00a0 City officials do not believe the water is contaminated, but the state mandates a notice.\u00a0\u00a0 The water sample will be taken and sent to Bismarck.\u00a0 Notification was sent to residents, schools,nursing homes the hospitial, and VCSU, via the EverBridge, emergency phone system.<\/p>\n If it has been deemed safe the boil water mandate will be lifted, if not the mandate will be continued.<\/p>\n The\u00a0 public notice reads:<\/p>\n What should you do?<\/p>\n \u2022 DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms that may be in the water. Only bottled water should be used for preparing infant formula. Boiled water, bottled water or water from another approved source should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice.<\/p>\n \u2022 Due to loss of pressure to the drinking water distribution system, the potential exists for contamination of the drinking water with disease-causing microorganisms which can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. If you experience one or more of these symptoms and they persist, contact your doctor. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care provider. However, the symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. Other illnesses may cause similar symptoms.<\/p>\n What happened? What is being done?<\/p>\n Loss of pressure to the water distribution system has occurred; therefore, there is a potential for waterborne disease. The City will continue to monitor the condition of the distribution system and will collect samples to test for disease-causing organisms once water flow is restored.<\/p>\n We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water.<\/p>\n General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.<\/p>\n If you have questions about boiling your water, etc., there is additional information regarding boil orders located on the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality website: https:\/\/deq.nd.gov\/Publications\/MF\/BoilOrders.pdf<\/p>\n For further information contact the City of Valley City: 701-845-1700 Date: 9\/15\/2020<\/p>\n Gwen Crawford<\/p>\n City Administrator<\/p>\n PO Box 390, Valley City, ND 58072<\/p>\n Office Phone # 701-845-8120<\/p>\n All present were wearing face masks and social distancing.<\/p>\n Approval of Consent Agenda:<\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was a \u00a0raffle permit for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals held on 12\/11\/2020 at Duttons Valley Gallery.<\/p>\n Public Comments:\u00a0 No One Spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n Attorney General\u2019s \u201cA Citizen\u2019s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws\u201d *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.\u00a0 The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.<\/em><\/p>\n No personal attacks to persons present or not<\/p>\n No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform<\/p>\n 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair<\/p>\n Thank you for participating in City Government.<\/p>\n A\u00a0 Public Hearing was held for 2021 City Budget.<\/p>\n Finance Director, Avis Richter said no correspondence was received from the public.<\/p>\n She said the\u00a0Preliminary budget has been submitted to the County.<\/p>\n $1.7 million was levied, and one mill equals $18,300, no mill levy increase for 2021.<\/p>\n Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission approved the \u00a0first reading of Ordinance No. 1065, Adopting the 2021 City Budget.<\/p>\n Resolution<\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission tabled action on a Resolution to advertise for bids for farm lease. City Attorney Martineck said, bids can be rejected if they come in too low.\u00a0 Production of the land will be reviewed.\u00a0 City Assessor Sandy Hansen will research.<\/p>\n Approved was a Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $300,000 water treatment assessment warrant for the 5th<\/sup> Ave NW Project.<\/p>\n Approved\u00a0\u00a0 was a\u00a0 Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $675,000 wastewater treatment assessment warrant for the 5th<\/sup> Ave NW Project. Finance Director Richter only the amount needed for the project will be drawn on the warrant.<\/p>\n New Business<\/strong><\/p>\n Considered were options for Building Inspector and City Engineer.\u00a0 City Administrator Crawford said, there was a lack of qualified candidates applying for the city Engineer\u2019s position.\u00a0 Options for the City Engineer\u2019s position include seeking an individual, or hiring and engineering firm. \u00a0\u00a0The engineering firm would submit an invoice to the city for work performed.<\/p>\n The Commission opted to put out an RFQ, for a City Engineer, and for an engineering firm, to handle the responsibilities.<\/p>\n Commissioner Bishop favors advertising for an individual for the position.<\/p>\n Commissioners voted to advertise for a City Engineer, and establish a job description for the Building Inspectors position, which will be included in the RFQ.\u00a0 Commissioner Bishop voted opposed.<\/p>\n Commissioners approved \u00a0RFPs on 6th<\/sup> St NW Reconstruction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n City Administrator\u2019s Report:<\/strong><\/p>\n Gwen Crawford reported many water main breaks, that occurred at the same time, on Tuesday, that requires a boil water mandate. \u2026<\/a>\u00a0 with information sent to schools, nursing homes and residents, due to a loss of pressure.\u00a0 City officials do not believe the water is contaminated, but the state mandates a notice.\u00a0\u00a0 The water sample will be taken and sent to Bismarck.\u00a0 Notification was sent to residents,\u00a0 schools, nursing homes, the hospital, and VCSU,\u00a0 via the EverBridge\u00a0 emergency phone\u00a0 system.<\/p>\n Residents\u00a0 are encouraged to limit water usage until further notice and refrain from washing cloths and dishes or taking showers until the water main breaks are fixed and water pressure returns to it\u2019s normal setting for residents and commercial businesses.<\/p>\n Crawford said the city was in the process of flushing several fire hydrants following these water main breaks.<\/p>\n If it has been deemed safe the boil water mandate will be lifted, if not the mandate will be continued.<\/p>\n City Updates & Commission Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n Scott Magnuson reminded citizens that the deadline to file the 2020 census form needs to be submitted by September 30.<\/p>\n He added the Battle of Badges Blood Drive will be held, with the dates to be announced.<\/p>\n KLJ reported updates on projects.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud reminded residents to stay vigilent in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.\u00a0 He encourages the wearing of face masks, social distance and frequent hand washing with soap and water.<\/p>\n He said City Wide Clean up will likely be slowed somewhat do to attention on the water main repairs and other issues, with that.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.<\/p>\n NDDoH<\/p>\n COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n Tues. Sept 15, 2020<\/p>\n Posted 11-a.m.<\/p>\n A small batch of new tests reported on Tuesday<\/p>\n Barnes<\/strong><\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 0<\/p>\n Total Positives\u00a0 197, (Reconfigured)<\/p>\n Active Cases\u00a0 57<\/p>\n Recovered\u00a0 140<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stutsman<\/strong><\/p>\n Reconfigured<\/p>\n New Positives\u00a0 1<\/p>\n Total Positives\u00a0 465<\/p>\n Active Cases\u00a0 145<\/p>\n Recovered 317<\/p>\n COVID-19 Test Results BY THE NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n 2,038 \u2013 Total Tests from Yesterday*<\/p>\n 547,945 \u2013 Total tests completed since pandemic began<\/p>\n 235 \u2013 Positive Individuals from Yesterday*****<\/p>\n 16,064 \u2013 Total positive individuals since pandemic began<\/p>\n 12.18% \u2013 Daily Positivity Rate**<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n 2,564 \u2013 Total Active Cases<\/p>\n -194 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n 425 \u2013 Individuals Recovered from Yesterday (250 with a recovery date of yesterday****)<\/p>\n 13,328 \u2013 Total recovered since pandemic began<\/p>\n 62 \u2013 Currently Hospitalized<\/p>\n -3 \u2013 Individuals from yesterday<\/p>\n <\/p>\n * Note that this does not include individuals from out of state and has been updated to reflect the most recent information discovered after cases were investigated.<\/em><\/p>\n **Individuals who tested positive divided by the total number of people tested who have not previously tested positive (<\/em>susceptible encounters<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n *** Number of individuals who tested positive and died from any cause while infected with COVID-19. ******Totals may be adjusted as individuals are found to live out of state, in another county, or as other information is found during investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n For descriptions of these categories, visit the <\/em>NDDoH dashboard<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n For the most updated and timely information and updates related to COVID-19, visit the NDDoH website at\u00a0www.health.nd.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>, follow on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and visit the CDC website at\u00a0www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/VCcommission81517-300x202.jpg\")
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n
\nPublic Hearing<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Andrew_Sadek-300x202.png\")
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 The North Dakota Supreme Court has denied an appeal by the parents of a North Dakota college student found dead after becoming an informant to drug investigators. Justices in an opinion released Tuesday upheld Judge Jay Schmitz\u2019s dismissal last year of the wrongful death lawsuit. The Sadeks sued the Richland County Sheriff\u2019s Department, one of its deputies and the county, alleging their son, Andrew Sadek, was killed because he was coerced into becoming a drug informant. The judge ruled there was no evidence that the sheriff\u2019s deputy directly caused Sadek\u2019s death or that the county acted negligently .<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The results listed are from the previous day. Additional data can be found on the <\/em>NDDoH website<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>2 \u2013 New Deaths*** (172 total deaths since the pandemic began)<\/p>\n
\nINDIVIDUALS WHO DIED WITH COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nCOUNTIES WITH NEW POSITIVE CASES REPORTED TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n****<\/em>The actual date individuals are officially out of isolation and no longer contagious.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Valley City\u00a0 (CCHD)\u00a0 City-County Health District will offer another COVID-19 free testing drive thru event at the VCSU Lokken Stadium parking lot on Wednesday September 16, 2020 from 4pm to 5pm.\u00a0 Pre-register on line at ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/AirportTicketJMS-300x202.jpg\")
Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that North Dakota\u2019s eight commercial service airports during the month of August posted a total of 43,559 passengers boardings.\u00a0\u00a0 This is higher than the statewide passenger volume that was seen in each of the last four months and amounts to a 43% retention rate of the passengers that North Dakota experienced during the same month last year.<\/p>\n