VCcommValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at 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 $3,827,466.88

blocking off street for Crazy Days on July 27.

New electric request for Static Electric Construction, and Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C and Electrical.

new tree trimming license for Jerry’s Tree Service.

Special Alcohol Beverage Event permit for Boomer’s Corner Keg on June 19 for Dakota Riders Hill Climb.

PUBLIC FORUM

No one spoke.

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution alling for a Special Election for Mayor to be held on September 15, 2016.

The first date petitions can be taken out is June 13, 2016, the filing date is July 12, 2016, at 4-p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve appointing board members for open positions: (all renewed)

Renaissance Zone Board (3 year term) – Jim Knutson, Bobby Koepplin, Tony Kobbervig

Zoning Board of Adjustments (3 year term) – Mike Schell, Ken Reid

Planning & Zoning (5 year term) – Bobby Koepplin

Visitor’s Committee (4 year term) – Bobby Koepplin, Dick Gulmon, George Dutton

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill and Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for VCSU at Osmon Fieldhouse, Town & Country Club, Lokken Stadium and Eagles Club.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Eagles Club, The Captain’s Pub, Tavern 94, The Labor Club, My Bar Valley City and City Lights Supper Club.

Approved Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

No information was reported.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Assessor Sandy Hansen said no valuations were protested at the Barnes County Board of Equalization meeting, on Tuesday.

City Fire Chief Retterath said the outdoor siren that malfunctioned during Tuesday’s test will be repaired immediately, and put back in service.

KLJ gave a presentation on the update on the permanent flood protection project.

Commissioner Nielson congratulated VCHS sports teams on successful tournament play.

Commissioner Luke congratulated the VCHS Speech Team.

She encouraged voters to turn out for the city commission and other elections on June 14, 2016.

Commissioner Magnuson congratulated all graduating classes of 2016.

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