Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News ) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening (Feb 19, 2013) at City Hall. All members were present.

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:

 

A game of chance raffle for Pheasants Forever Inc., Ashtabula Fireworks Assn. and District 24 Democrats.

 

Resolutions:

A Public Hearing was held on the Application from I-94 Regional Development Corridor Project for $810,000 for CDBG Funding.

Following the hearing the City Commission approved a Resolution of Sponsorship for I-94 Regional Development Corridor Project for CDBG Funding in the amount of $810,000.

The City Commissioners approved a Resolution for the Final Plans and Specifications for 12th Avenue SE from Main Street to 7th Street, Project (#CER-2-990(047)051.)

Commissioners then approved a Resolution for the refinance of Bridgeview Estate MIDA Bonds.

 

Also approved was a Resolution accepting the Bid and Awarding a Contract to Border States Paving in the amount of $459,997.15 for Paving Improvement District No. 101.

 

 

 

New Business :

 

Approved a Reoccurring Special Alcohol Beverage Event application for the VFW Post 2764 at the Winter Show Concert on March 8, 2013 for a beer garden.

 

A Presentation was made by Cooper Power on the Automated Meter Infrastructure, AMI system. City Administrator Schelkoph said the system recommended by AMI would save the city an extensive amount of money over the next 6 years relative to the electric load control system.

No recommendation was made by the Commission.

　

The City Commission then discussed the Safe Routes to School, and Transportation Alternative Program application, including local costs, of the two projects…which includes improvements in signage, and traffic controls for the Safe Routes Project, along with a shared use and pedestrian path.

Mayor Werkhoven questioned the costs of snow removal on the projects, and if the city would be responsible, along with where the plowed snow would be deposited.

KLJ said the adjacent property owner would be responsible.

Funds would come in part from a local match.

Commissioner Luke asked if the City Park Board, and the public school district would be asked to contribute to the costs.

The City Commission took no formal action.

Commissioners then approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Valley City Eagles at the North Dakota Winter Show from March 2-10, 2013.

City Administrator Report included updates on the river channel project.

David Schelkoph pointed out that with the electric load control system, it saved the city in $106,000 in costs in January this year.

He talked about dumping trash in others containers, which is unlawful.

He outlined garbage container policies of the city that residents are asked to follow….and for the public to look into a recycling program.

　

City Updates & Commission Comments:

Building Inspector Dave Anderson outlined a proposal for professional designers to give input to future commercial remodeling projects concerning such items as emergency lights and exits.

He asked the city to develop requirements in the future.

Fire Chief Retterath said the siren project is not yet completed, but that progress is being made.

Police Chief Thompson said bids from vendors will be forthcoming on the 9-1-1 project.

Commissioner Pedersen noted that dollars for the Sheyenne Flood Control project is still being debated in the State Legislature.

Commissioner Magnuson read a statement clarifying the recent controversy of the 9-1-1 dispatch recording, and City Attorney Russell Myhre also commented on the issue.

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