Valley City, The City of Valley City hosted a COVID-19 Response Briefing on May 13, at City Hall.  The briefing was closed the public to honor social distancing.

The meeting airs live with replays on CSi TV 10 -The Replay Channel & CSi 68.   To view the briefing online, view it here at CSiNewsNOW.com or go to the CSi LiveStream at Facebook.

 

Speakers included:

 

  • Theresa Will – Administrator for City-County Health District
  • Jennifer Feist – Director of Development for Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation
  • Barnes County Commissioner, Bill Carblom
  • Kay Vinje – Executive Vice President for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Dave Carlsrud – Valley City Mayor

 

City-County Public Health Administrator, Theresa Will said,  as of Wednesday evening Barnes County reported there have been 503  tests, with four  positive COVID-19 tests, one case is still recovering.  She said she’s working with CHI Mercy Health in establishing community wide, COVID-19 Testing.

She pointed out the need to keep gatherings at ten or under, noting that figure may be going up in the future.  She urges downloading the CARE-19 app, to aid in contact tracing.

Cloth masks are in supply, as of Wednesday and to contact City/County Health at 845-8518.

 

Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation Director, Jennifer Feist said, she’s looking forward to all Valley City businesses reopening. She said her office is working with businesses and industry in the reopening, and pointed out assistance for small businesses and urges contacting  local financial institution for assistance in applying for small business loans and other assistance programs.  The economic Development Corp. can be reached by calling 840-7820.

 

Barnes County Commissioner, Bill Carblom  noted that gravel roads are in bad shape, awaiting dry weather, to make repairs.  He pointed out continuing water problems over  some roadways, and not to going around barricades.  He pointed out that the June 9 primary election is vote by mail.   He said the Barnes County Jail has been recertified to house inmates for 90-days up from the 10-days.   The Barnes County Courthouse, is now available by phone on Friday’s as deep cleanings have occurred on the past several Friday’s.

He added that possibly the Barnes County Courthouse may reopen to the public on June 1, 2020.

Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Kay Vinje said, the Chamber’s new promotion to stimulate local business, “VC Strong,”  highlights two Valley City businesses each day.  The Valley city Chamber’s web site continues to update the Business Directory, with current information on hours and days, of operations, and services being offered.  She said to call a business ahead of time if your planning to visit their store so arrangements can be made in advance.

Valley city Mayor, Dave Carlsrud said, to remember to fill out and submit the 2020 U.S. Census form.  He said with more people getting outdoors with nicer weather, to be vigilant with social distancing, and still observe that while inside, at stores and businesses, and to wear a face mask to help control the spread of COVID-19.