Valley City  (CSi)  The City of Valley City passed a Resolution Tuesday, declaring Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

The declaration allows the city access to potential funding stemming from   damages from the global Coronavirus pandemic.

City Attorney Carl Martineck said the city commission decided to close access to city hall to protect staff members from contracting the virus.

City Commission meetings public attendance will be limited to 10 people.

Those wishing to speak may do so by phone.  Contact City Hall for more information and arrangements.

Also the Barnes County Commission on Tuesday, Declared a Health Emergency at the regular meeting, allowing the utilization of the Barnes County emergency reserve fund to assist with expenditures related to the health emergency.

If residents have questions about COVID-19 they can contact City County Health at (701) 845-8518 or the COVID-19 hotline at the department of health 1-866-207-2880.