Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Apr 1, 2013) at City Hall.

All members were present.

At the outset, the youth who won the “Mayor for a Day,” essay contest, Tyler Compson was introduced, along with his parents, as a plaque was presented to Tyler. Over 100 essays were sent in.

 

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 $1,229,552.46

Game of chance raffle permit for VC Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Public Forum No one spoke.

 

Ordinances

Approved was the First Reading of an Ordinance creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant where structures were removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance rezoning property A-Agriculture to R-2 Single and Two Family Dwellings located at Auditor’s Lot 5 of the NE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58 of the Fifth Principal Meridian in Barnes County, North Dakota.

 

 

The Ordinance was recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission, and contains 38 lots.

　

Resolutions

A Public Hearing was held for Petition for Vacation of Alley Between 12th Avenue NE and 2nd Street NE for DeepRiver Properties.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved a Resolution approving a Vacation of Alley between 12th Avenue NE and 2nd Street NE.

 

Approved a Resolution approving the Final Plans and Specifications and advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 102…9th Street Northeast and 12th Street Northeast, in the amount of $800,000.

 

Approved a Resolution approving the Final Plans and Specifications and advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 103, the Prairie View Addition.

 

Approved a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Storm Sewer District No. 48. to Swanberg Construction in the amount of $367,803.

 

New Business

 

City Commissioners approved blocking off the street on Central Avenue, from, Main Street to 3rd Street North for Barnes County Relay for Life on June 21, 2013 from 6 pm to 11 pm.

Mary Dahl of the American Cancer Society in Fargo said tentative plans are to change this year’s event and to end it at 11-p.m., instead of overnight, and hold the Relay in downtown Valley City.

The City Commission voted to approve, the duration of the street closure from 4-p.m. to 2-a.m., inclusive of set up and take down times.

 

Commissioner Nielson led a discussion concerning the Strategic Plan update.

She said the kickoff will be with public discussion, then more information will be coming after contacting city officials in Dickinson, and how they are performing the process.

 

The City Commission then approved changing the Public Works $1 million loan to the city for the Phase I home buyout project to a transfer of $1 million to the City. Commission Magnuson suggested transferring the funds from the Electrical Department, on a one time basis, and only the amount required for the buyouts.

 

City Administrator David Schelkoph’s Report

He noted his son is now serving his country in Afghanistan, and thanked the city for his time off, to see his son off.

He talked about information he obtained during his trip to Washington DC, and talked with the State’s congressional delegation, discussing issues concerning federal regulations and other issues pertaining to cities.

 

He pointed out city employees are involved in the Mercy Hospital , “One the Move,” wellness program.

The city will hold a public meeting on the AMI automated meter reading program, this Thursday.

 

City Updates & Commission Comments

City Auditor Richter noted April 8-12 is City Government week, and the public is welcome to tour City Hall, and find out more about city government, in Valley City.

Fire Chief Retterath said the repairs to the outdoor sirens is about 90% complete.

City Assessor, Sandy Hanson said the Valley City Board of Equalization meeting is set of Tuesday April 9, 2013, at 4-p.m., at City Hall.

Mayor Wekrhoven suggested utility hookup fees be reduced.

 

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