Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News)  —  

The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Jan 7, 2013) in City Hall.

 All members were present.

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:

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 $

New Electric License for Legacy Electric LLC.

Public Forum:  No one spoke.

 

Resolutions:

An open Public Hearing was held to Consider the I-94 Regional Development Corridor Plan submitted by Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation, and the Developer’s Agreement submitted by John Deere Seeding Group.

Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, Director, Jennifer Feist spoke, and indicated that the plan needs approval by later this month.

John Deere Seeding’s David Bradford said that the plan and additional land secures the business in Valley City.

 

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission passed a Resolution approving the I-94 Regional Development Corridor Development Plan.

City Commissioners then passed a Resolution approving the Developer’s Agreement between the City of Valley City and John Deere Seeding Group.

 

Commissioners approved a resolution on the 9-1-1 Emergency System, with a stipulation moved by Commissioner Nielson, that that Resolution takes place when the 9-1-1 operations is moved, and under county control, expected in July this year, or if the move occurs earlier.

It was also clarified that the Police Chief and, or, the City Administrator meet with the 9-1-1 Committee on a monthly basis.

 

New Business

Discussion was held and consideration of transferring 9-1-1 funding from City of Valley City to Barnes County.

City Administrator Schelkoph said, billing would go from the City Auditor’s Office to County, control, relative to when the 9-1-1- operation is transferred.

The City Commission, Monday, approved the transfer, effective January 1, 2013.

 

The City Commission approved accepting 6th Avenue NE Mill & Overlay, Paving Improvement District No. 99.

 

Commissioners then discussed Permanent Flood Control, and options, with KLJ.

Proposal include 24 foot flood wall and clay levees.

Commissioner Luke suggested including portable flood control structures, and use the Army Corps of Engineers model.

She added, the structures should be placed in order to preserve the way Valley City looks.

Commissioner Nielson said the flood prevention structures would be constructed a certain distance from the river.

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out that with the property buyouts, the additional land will allow more placement of temporary dikes.

　

The City Commission on Monday, took no official action.

　

　

The City Commission then discussed proceeding with an erosion study for the Sheyenne River. Commissioner Luke said in addition to flooding issues, water coming down from Devils Lake, is another important issue concerning erosion and river bank stability.

She pointed out a study is needed as to how best to stabilize the river bank.

She asked the City Commission to consider, she, pursuing funding and bidding for an erosion control and river bank stabilization study.

Mayor Wekhoven said making a decision now is premature, pending state funding, that will be taken up in the 2013 State Legislature.

Commissioner Luke said she was looking a getting permission to seek forms of funding.

Mayor Werkhoven said there may be funds available, under the federal Clean Water Act.

The City Commission took no official action.

　

City Administrator Report and City Updates & Commission Comments:

David Schelkopf said one of the properties under the flood buyout agreements are left to move, and asbestos inspection is required.

He said Main Street will be closed starting January 14, 2013, while sheet piling is place along the river, continuing 235 feet extending from where the area now leaves off.

He added that the property value assessment of the Audi is continuing, which needs to be assessed at least $2-million dollars.

He commended the Valley City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies on safely handling the stand off at a home in Valley City, on New Year’s Day.

 

City Fire Chief Retterath said the outdoor warning sirens are expected to be operational by about January 22, 2012.

　

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