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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT 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 $2,272,958.48

 

Renewal of electrical license for DC Electric

 

Master heater installer license for C & J Mechanical LLC

 

A raffle permit for VC Men’s Bowling Association and El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps.

 

A Special Event Beverage Permit for City Lights at the VCSU Student Center Skoal Room on September 10th and September 23rd.

 

A Special Event Beverage Permit for Dakota Silver and Market Place Liquors at the Barnes County Museum for the Rotary Wine & Beer Tasting Social on November 10, 2016.

 

A request to Block off Street (200 & 300 Block of N. Central Ave) for Community Cruise Night on September 8, 2016.

PUBLIC FORUM  No One Spoke…

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement Districts No. 96B and 97.   The City will cover about two-thirds of the total cost.

Following the Public Hearing, the City Commissioners approved a Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for the Water Main.

 

A Public Hearing was held for an Application for Commercial Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for New or Expanding Businesses for Valley Bluffs LLC. For a 41 unit apartment building construction.

Following the Public Hearing Commissioners approved  a Resolution approving a Commercial Property Tax Incentive (PILOT) to Valley Bluffs LLC.

 

A Public Hearing was held for an Application for Commercial Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for New or Expanding Businesses for Meridian Apartments LLP, a 36 unit apartment building proposed for Winter Show Road.

Following the Public Hearing, Commissioners approved a Resolution approving a Commercial Property Tax Incentive (PILOT) to Meridian Apartments LLP.

 

RESOLUTIONS        

Approved a Resolution determining the Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 112.

Approved a Resolution creating Paving Improvement District No. 113 mill and overlay, and seal coat work.

 

Approved a Resolution approving Final Plans, Specifications and Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District 112, th  main Street mill and overly project on Main Street, next year.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

The City Commission approved a 5 year property tax exemption for residential building improvements at a house at 1130 3rd St SE. City Assessor Hansen said, the house will be gutted and placed on the market for sale.

The City Commission considered and approved a Conditional Use Permit for Bonnie Benson at 1025 11th St SW to replace her mobile home due to a fire, in a non-zoned area.

 

Considered a Food & Beverage Grant for the Eagles Club in an amount not to exceed $50,074. Bobby Koepplin said the project is geared to repair the southwest corner of the building, at a total cost of $93,400.  He pointed out that the facility is the prime location for conventions in Valley City.

The City Commissioners approved the city’s share of funding.

 

Approved a Renaissance Zone Application for Valley Lumber Co for a 5 year income tax and property tax exemption on two new buildings for Valley Lumber, at 1417 East Main Street, and designate it as VC-103.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph said last week’s Extravaganza was successful.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

Finance Director Avis Richter said the preliminary 2017 City Budget is available at City Hall for the public to view.

The final approval will be at a forthcoming meeting.

KLJ presented an update on street and utility projects.

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