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

Mayor Carlsrud, presenting outgoing City Comissioner Ross Powell with a placque for his four years of service on the commission.  He chose not to run for re-election, and he was elected to the Valley City Park board.

Approved was Renewal Application for Cabaret License: a. F.O.E. Aerie 2192

Approved was a tree trimming license for G&S.

Approved was a Raffle Permit for SHINE.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ..No One Spoke

PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing was held for Mobile Vendors and Transient Merchants Licensing.

City Attorney Martineck said he has been researching the Ordinance, approved by the planning &zoning commission.  An issue is guidelines allowing ag-vendors in town, including produce items for sale, along with establishing fees for permits.  Under the Ordinance the police chief would need to approval, and the vendor would have the right of appeal.

Farmers Markets are already exempt.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission, approved first reading to amend and reenact Chapter 5 of Title 8 and Section 11-05-18 of the Valley City Municipal Code, relating to mobile vendors and transient merchants.

ORDINANCE

Approved was the second and final reading of the Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory described as Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND.

The Crime Victim witness fee was adopted for a $25 fee.

NEW BUSINESS

Commissioners received the Barnes County Official Canvassed Abstract and the canvass report from the Primary Election held on June 9, 2020.  City Auditor Richter said Rich Gulmon was officially elected to the Valley City Commission, Mike Bishop was re-elected to the Commission.  No other election results were changed as a result of the canvass, and are now official.

Consideration of “Nights on Central,” event.  President Carlsrud said guidelines need to be followed concerning social distancing.  The City Commission approved the event.

Considered was job descriptions for Assistant Fire Chief and Engineering Project Manager/Building Inspector.  City Attorney Martineck said resignations, and retirements was the impetus for the job descriptions.  Assistance Fire Chief is a new position, and the building inspector, also a city engineer position.     The City Commission voted 3-2 to approve the orginal descriptions with the addition to the position of City Engineers.  With Commissioner Erickson and Bishop voting against.

 

The City Commission approved 2020 – 2021 Gaming Site Authorizations for:

 

  1. North Dakota Winter Show at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center
  2. Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Eagles; Captain’s Pub; Labor Club; My Bar; City Lights; Tavern 94

 

Approved  the appointment for the following committees and terms:

  1. Zoning Board of Adjustment (Variance) – 3 openings, 3 year term

Allen Schuldt

Ken Reid

Jim Wright

 

Visitors Committee – 3 openings, 4 year term

Bobby Koepplin

Mary Lee Nielson

Vacancy to be appointed.

The City Commission, discussed an Urban Road Funding Request for Streetscape Phase II.

KLJ said the original bid was over cost estimates.  No action was taken pending additional information.

The bid will be advertised in Oct/Nov this year, with the project in 2021.

Approved was Change Order #1, Project No. SU-2-990(059) the  5th Ave NW Reconstruction a decrease of $426,500.

Approved  Change Order #2, Project No. SU-2-990(059) – 5th Ave NW Reconstruction, relating to sanitary sewer services. An overall saving including a increase in a another area of the project of $5,473.

 

Approved was the Renewal Applications for the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:

a. Brockopp Brewing, LLC

b. The Captains Pub

c. Chinese Palace

d. Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC dba City Lights

e. Dakota Silver, LLC

f. F.O.E. Aerie 2192

g. Jimmy’s Pizza

h. Sabir’s Dining & Lounge

i. Main Street Off-Sale, LLC dba Tavern 94

j. The Labor Club

k. County Bottle Shop, Inc dba the Liquor Locker

l. Valley City Town & Country Club

m. VC Developers LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill

n. Woodland Lodge LLC dba Woodland Steakhouse

 

Discussed was held concerning the Renewal Applications for the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:

  1. Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg Now in compliance.
  2. My Bar Now in compliance
  3. The Clubhouse Lounge LLC …Police Chief Hatcher said the establishment needs to change the signage, but has no issues with the licenses.

Approved renewal Applications for the following Retail Tobacco Licenses:

  1. Brothers III
  2. CHS Inc dba Dakota Plains Ag (151 9th Ave NW)
  3. CHS Inc. dba Dakota Plains Ag (807 Main St)
  4. F.O.E. Aerie 2192
  5. Family Dollar, Inc. dba Family Dollar #27662
  6. Farmers Union Oil Company of Moorhead, MN dba PetroServe USA #071

 

And authorize the Auditor’s Office to issue licenses for applicants who meet all licensing requirements before June 30, 2020

  1. The Liquor Locker dba County Bottle Shop, Inc.
  2. Dakota Silver, LLC

iii. DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General Store #17856

  1. Leevers Foods, Inc (424 2nd Ave NE)
  2. Leevers Foods, Inc (148 S Central Ave)
  3. Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Gwen Crawford said she is meeting with city department heads, and she’s learning the city processes.

CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

John Deere Seeding is requesting updated curb and gutter, and replacement of the driveway apron.

The city budget requests from city department heads are being accepted.  City Auditor Avis Richter said,  COVID-19 will have an impact on budgeting for 2021.

City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson, who is also on the Census Committee reminded residents to submit their 2020 census forms.

KLJ updated the project reports.

Commissioner Powell said he appreciated the opportunity to serve on the City Commission.

Commissioner Bishop thanked voters for re-electing him.

Commissioner Maguson congratulated Bishop on his relection, and wished Powell well.

Administrative Assistant Emma Tufte is leaving her position, and was complemented on her service to the city, and she was wished well.

Mayor Carlsrud reminded motorists to be careful of street construction.  He also thanked all elected and appointed position holders in Valley City.

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