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Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present, City Administrator Schelkopf was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

Approved Game of Change Raffle Permit for Barnes County Senior Citizens Council, Inc.

PUBLIC FORUM

Lloyd Nelson was concerned about increases in the Muncipal Electric Utility bill.

He said the installation of the “smart meters,” was suppose to keep the costs in check.

Commissioner Pedersen said the city had not made increases and is now “playing catchup” with the increases.

He said the city will take Nelson’s feedback into consideration.

　

ORDINANCES

City Commissioners approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance recodifying Title 7, Buildings, Signs, Streets, Sidewalks, Curbs and boulevards. City Attorney Myhre said the major change concerned signage and permits.

Commissioners approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance recodifying Title 16, Land Subdivision Regulations for new development, and encourages more walking within the city.

From the audience Sharon Buhr thanked the commission for its action on behalf of the On The Move, program.

Commissioners approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning from R-4 Multi Family District to B-1 Central Business District for real property legally described as the East 39.95 feet of Lot 3, all of Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 34, Original Townsite to the City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota. Attorney Myhre noted that the Ordinance addresses the owners of the Auditorium building to re-purpose the building for a daycare facility.

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 112. KLJ explained the area includes, three projects on Main Street. The exception is the area near the Rosebud Visitors Center and a section that includes the downtown area, and 5th Avenue Northeast to the Rainbow Bridge area, that were previously improved.

NEW BUSINESS

The City Commission approved appointing Tony Kobbervig, replacement for a resigned member, to the Zoning Board of Adjustments (Variance Committee) for a three year term.

The City Commission approved the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation’s request of $13,500 to increase child care capacity. Director Jennifer Feist explained that the request is made toward additional expenditures for children under care, to create 50 more slots for additional children. She pointed out a great need in the community for infant care.

From the audience, before the vote, Lloyd Nelson suggested the Commission study the request further before acting.

　

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen said so far this year new residential building permits issued are at $3,313,118.

He pointed out that Petro Service is planning improvements, and more housing and business addition permit requests are coming in.

He urges residents to clean up and keep yards mowed in the city.

KLJ reported that foundations are going in for the flood walls, under the Permanent flood control project.

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