– ND earmarks $3million for permanent flood control

Valley 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:

Mayor Carlsrud issued an Arbor Day Proclamation for Valley City, for May 17, 2017.

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 $2,527,528.93

Raffle Permit for Ashtabula Fireworks Association, Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Valley City Trap Club

Blocking off the Street Request for Soapbox Derby on June 3, 2017 (with rain date on June 4, 2017) on North Central from 3rd Street to 8th Street

Blocking off the Street Request for VFW, DAV, Legion & Amvets on May 29, 2017 between the intersections of Central & Main and 2nd Avenue SE & Main

Renewal Application for Electrician, Plumber and Mechanical Contractor license for Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.

PUBLIC COMMENTS…No One spoke

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No personal attacks to persons present or not

No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform

5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair

Thank you for participating in City Government.

PUBLIC HEARING

For liquor license transfer request for Captain’s Pub.

City Administrator Dave Shelkoph said the Fire and Police Chiefs have indicated the business is in compliance with the City Code with the requirement including electrical completed.

Following the Public Hearing City Commissioners approved the liquor license transfer request for Captain’s Pub.

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 110

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved.

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 111

Following the Public Hearing the Commissioners approved.

A Public Hearing was held an Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting a Section of an Ordinance concerning the Zoning Map, by changing the zoning use districts as established on the zoning map. Schelkoph said a small clarification was noted and corrected due to a typo.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved the first reading of the Ordinance.

He said this is the final step to correct zoning inaccuracies over the past -3-4- years, meeting with the public and city officials and KLJ.

Other changes in the future are likely.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved the first reading of the Ordinance.

RESOLUTIONS

The City Commission approved a Resolution Resolution to create the City’s Master Fee Schedule.

Schelkoph said the Resolution creates establishing certain fees without changing Ordinances.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioners approved the Election Workers for the May 23, 2017 Special City Election

Patty Loven
Jenny Mueller
Bernadette Botner
Darlene Mueller
Naomi Schlect
Tweety Bellmore
Bev Loken
Joann Carlblom
Deb Kohler, backup

City Commissioners approved proceeding with an estimated project cost of $68,433.98 by Precision Concrete Cutting for the 2017 Southeast Sidewalk Repair Project. Schelkoph pointed out discussion concerning an alternative Precision to do the work.

A bid document was sent to contractors to perform the work. One bid was received…from Precision Concrete, which has equipment made specifically for the work. The work is in compliance with ADA requirements. He said the business has saved Valley City money by using Precision Concrete.

Approved gaming site authorization for North Dakota Wildlife Federation at Valley City Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE on April 7, 2018.

City Commissioners approved the annual gaming site authorization for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at Eagles, 345 12th Avenue NE; Hi-Line Hospitality LLC (City Lights), 2369 Elm Street; My Bar Valley City LLC, 240 East Main St; Main St Off Sale LLC – Tavern 94, 455 Wintershow Road; Labor Club, 214 2nd Street NE.

Approved was a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for Valley City Eagles at ND Winter Show on May 6, 2017.

Also approved is a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for City Lights at VCSU Student Union Cafeteria on May 11, 2017.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Schelkoph reminded residents to be careful driving during Citywide Cleanup with trucks moving around town.

He added the Mill Dam drop off site is for grass and leaves only, NOT for trees, or branches.

The release from Bald Hill Dam is at 1,300 cfs, and is expected to be decreased over the next few days.

He cautions residents to be careful at the river as the water is fast moving.

He added that it is unlawful for boaters to leave a wake in the river water, which leads to river bank erosion, and property damage.

He said that community meetings will be held in planning the future for Valley City.

He said the state legislature has earmarked $3-million for permanent flood control for Valley City.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:

Absentee ballots for the May 23, 2017 Special Election for City Commissioner are available at City Hall until May 22, 2017.

On May 23^rd the polls at City Hall will be open from 7-a.m. to 7-p.m.

It was requested that citizens make sure garbage can lids are secure so debris does not blow around town.

City Fire Chief Retterath reported that the city’s six emergency sirens are in working order, as tested during last week’s tornado drill.

Mayor Carlsrud said newly formed Employees Advisory Committee recently met for the first time, which is geared to bridge communications within city departments.

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