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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approved was a Raffle Permit for Dakota Plains Ag.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None were made

RESOLUTION

The City Commission approved Resolution No. 2244 Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Streetscape II (NDDOT Project No. UGP-2-999(051), PCN 22280) and Paving Improvement District No. 120, and Mill and Overlay on Central Avenue.

Approved was Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 121 (2020 Seal Coat).

NEW BUSINESS

City Commissioners approved a Conditional Use Permit Application filed by CEI Engineering & Associates, Inc. for Love’s Travel Stop & Country Store.  City Attorney Martineck said, a restaurant space has been recommended for approval.

The City Commission also approved the application.

 

Discussed were  Recommendations from the Visitors Committee:

City Auditor Richter presented information including a Recommendation to include and/or amend a 12 month deadline to use funds with an option for a 6 month extensions for the Image Enhancement Grant, for Historic Buildings, and the Food & Beverage Grant.

The City Commission took no action.

The City Commission approved a recommendation to purchase receiver boxes for Transfer Station Sanitation Department Head, Swart, said the six new boxes will replace the six taken out of service.

Approved was a recommendation to accept bids for pickup for Transfer Station. Sanitation Department Head Swart, said the pickup would be used for dumpster repairs and run errands.

Approve Gaming Site Authorization for VC Eagles Aerie 2192 at North Dakota Winter Show February 29 – March 7, 2020. City Auditor Richter  a plan has been submitted to the city.

Approved was a Change for 2020 Board Calendar for March 3, June 2, September 1 and December 1 Finance Meetings to begin at 2:30 PM.  City Auditor Richer, the start is one hour earlier than now, to hold more discusses, and avoid additional meetings.

City Commissioners, considered a plan for City Administrator screening and interviews.  Mayor Carlsrud said, the proposed change was recommended by City Attorney Martineck, a three step process for screening, under executive session pertaining to confidential items.

CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

Avis Richter said, the city will meet with representatives of the state Deparment of Emergency Services on the application process if a flood disaster declaration is needed on behalf of the city.  She said any “trigger,” to implement such a declaration will like come if necessary, after the National Weather Service’s March 11, 2020 spring flood outlook is issued.

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