VC seeking applicants, new police chief, city attorney

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City officials  are seeking to fill two city positions.

In addition to the recently announced resignation of City Attorney Russell Myhre, the city is seeking a new city police chief.

Former Police Chief Fred Thompson announced his resignation earlier this month.

The police chief’s position is being currently filled by Police Lt. Phillip Hatcher, as Acting Chief.

City Administrator, David Schelkoph says the police chief’s position is being advertised for, with the application deadline tentatively set for January 27, 2017.

The applications will be reviewed by a committee, made up of officials from Valley City, and Barnes county along with one citizen to be named later.

The city is also seeking a new city attorney.

Russell Myhre earlier this month, indicated that he will stay on for six months, or until a new city attorney is hired and approved by the city.

He also said that he will work with the city during the transition period.