Update:

Valley City  (CSi)  Valley City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson says, due to an unforeseen delay, the new fire truck’s arrival in Valley City is now scheduled to arrive, next week.

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:

Approved was a 6 month (January 1 – June 30, 2020) Liquor license for :

My Bar

Woodland Steakhouse

 

The city Commission approved the 2020 Tree Trimming & Removal Service License for:

PLCL/Johnny B’s Trees & Service

Ross’ Tree Service

Z’s Trees

Pine Country Nursery LLC

 

Approved was 2020 Mobile Home Park License for:

Olsberg Properties, LLLP

Richard Plecity Trailer Court

Rockwater, LLC

Viking Drive Estates

Raffle Permit for Express Wrestling

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No One Spoke

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

City Commissioners approved the appointment of Bill Corwin to the Renaissance Zone Authority Board for remainder of three year term expiring June 30, 2022.

Following a discussion the City Commission approved a Renaissance Zone Authority Board recommendation for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption for rehabilitation of 239 2nd Avenue Northwest by L & B Properties and designate it as VC-121.  Karen Berg explained the building, the former home of Valley Drug, will be renovated into a dental office.

Approved was an Application for Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to a Residential Building at 617 10th Avenue Southwest.  City Assessor Hansen recommends approval, it is one side of a duplex.

Approved was $50,000 per year for 3 year period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022 with funds from City sales tax dedicated to economic development for Recruiting & Retention (R&R) Coordinator Position.  Economic Development Director,  Jennifer Feist said the position has been funded the past year and a half, replacing some of the previous work of Job Service. She added that the three year funding is for $115,000 over the three year period, and funded through economic development funds.

Approved was the designation of the Main Street Program to include East Half Block 10, West Half Block 11, North Half of Block 18 and East Half of Block 19 of Original Townsite. Jennifer Feist said the program provides grant funds for rehabbing structures in the downtown area.  The designation process including inventory, and inspection, moves on to other entities for their approval under the program specifications, including matching percentages, under a scoring and ranking process, with the Regional Council, as Administrator.

Approved was the designation of voting places for each precinct for 2020 election.  City Auditor Richter said the Barnes County Courthouse as the polling location, and to administer vote by mail.

Approved was a Gaming Site Authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc on February 22, 2020 at the Valley City Eagles Club 2192. City Auditor Richter said this is the annual convention.

Approved was a Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City Baseball Association from January 1 – June, 30, 2020 at The Clubhouse Lounge.  City Auditor Richter that this is a new authorization previously under the American Legion.   

Approved  was accepting Project No. SU-2-990(054)058 – Concrete Pavement Repairs, Curb & Gutter & Incidentals (Paving Improvement District No. 116).  KLJ  said the project occurred in 2018 and was closed out this year.  

The City Commission approved the contract of employment between City of Valley City and Chief of Police, Phil Hatcher.  City Administrator Schelkoph said, this is a new four year contract.

Following discussion, City Commissioners, approved the Proposed Public Works Operating Budget, Capital Budget, and Streetscape II requests for 2020.  Public Works Accountant Jacobson presented a copy of the operating budget, including budget increases, and decrease, and no changes.  He said the snow removal budget was increased by $57,000, with a total 2020 calendar year budget of $11.8 million.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

David Schelkoph said the State Water Commission has approved a loan, funding for the next two years  the city’s permanent flood control protection.

He said after a snow event vehicles need to be removed to another area, to allow for efficient snow removal. He said Snow Emergency Routes need to be cleared, and all vehicles must be removed for plowing, or will be ticketed/towed.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:

City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said residents are asked to clear fire hydrants near their property.

He warned parents to keep children of the river’s unsafe ice cover.

The new city fire truck is expected to arrive this Friday.

 

City Police Chief Phil Hatcher said the Cops and Kids shopping through Fraternal Order of Police will be this coming Saturday in Downtown Valley City.

Mayor Carlsrud said the snow removal cost the city $20,000.  He wished the community a Blessed Christmas, and holiday season.

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