Valley City  (CSi)    Reminders and updates from Valley City, concerning changes due to social distancing to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Doors to City Hall, Public Works Service Center, Transfer Station, Water Treatment Plant, and Fire Department are closed to the public with an anticipated re-open date of April 1. Protective measures have been taken by the Police Department and the PD lobby will remain open at this time. City offices are fully staffed and all services will continue to be provided without interruption, including but not limited to fire and police protection, flood protection, garbage collection, and street, water, sewer, and electric service. The purpose of the closure is to discourage discretionary travel and unnecessary person-to-person contact in the community.

Residents should call or email with any questions, concerns or business matters. City staff will determine if access to City facilities will be granted depending on the nature of the issue and the City’s ability to handle the issue remotely.

City Commission meetings and City Planning Meetings will continue to be held as previously scheduled in the Commission Chambers at City Hall; however, in furtherance of the emergency declaration access will be limited as follows:

  • The doors to City Hall will be locked as indicated above.
  • Any interested person must call 701-845-1700 to request access.

Also, the Barnes County Courthouse, Highway Department offices remain open.

Buildings are locked and the public will be admitted by appointment only.