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

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 $1,600,085.24

A Raffle Permit for Abused Persons Outreach Center, SVACTC Skills USA

Street Closure requests for Rally in the Valley on June 16, 2018

A Parade Application for Rally in the Valley on June 16, 2018 on Central Avenue

PUBLIC COMMENTS  No one spoke

PUBLIC HEARING

For beer and liquor license transfer request for County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker at 124 Central Avenue South.  While a transfer it is also a new liquor license.

Following the Public Hearing Commissioners approved the beer and liquor license transfer request for County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker at 124 Central Avenue South.

RESOLUTION

The City Commission approved a Resolution accepting the Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District 115 (SU-2-990(055)059) and authorizing Engineer to Advertise for bid. KLJ explained the area includes a portion of 3rd Avenue, Southeast.

Approved a Resolution accepting Final Plans and Specifications for Storm Sewer Improvement District 51 and authorizing Engineer to Advertise for bid. KLJ said the area is near the Winter Show building to improve drainage.

Approved a Resolution accepting Final Plans and Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District 62 and authorizing Engineer to Advertise for bid. KLJ said the work entail sewer line, re-lining.

Approved a Resolution a pproving  the Bid and Awarding Contract for John Deere Water Tower Recoating. KLJ  said the low bid from McGuire was $59,000.

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a tobacco license for County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker at 124 Central Avenue South.

Approved a  tobacco license for Leevers Foods, Inc. at 148 South Central Avenue.

City Commissioners approved an Application for Property Tax Exemption Improvements to 628 11th Ave SW. City Assessor Hansen said the request is for improvements to the newly named Ridgeview Apartments, which will significantly improve the value.

Approved a Special Alcoholic Beverage Permit for City Lights for a  VCSU event at the Barnes County Museum.

Approved transferring property from Valley City to NDDOT, for installation of a box culvert for hillside stabilization and  drainage near the underpass area.  The Commission approves that  the land be deeded.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

David Schelkoph said starting March 12th Main Street will be closed for several months for the permanent flood protection project.

KLJ reports detour routes have been established, with public announcements coming soon.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Commissioner Bishop thanked city fire fighters and city police for their service to the public.

Mayor Carlsrud noted extra worked performed during the recent snow storms by the street deparment for plowing, and with modifications in garbage collections, and at the transfer station.

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