VCcommission2Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. news) — The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Jun 3, 2013) at City Hall.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,586,983.68

Liquor License renewals for Eagles Aeries #2192, American Legion Club,

License renewal for Plumbing & Heating for Arneson, Inc.

 

Public Forum : Richard Betting spoke on Devils Lake water issues, as he said concerns need to be addressed to the State Water Commmission.

Resolutions

The City Commission approved a Resolution to ratify the existing Blanket Bond coverage of $2,000,000.

New Business

City Commissioners approved the Public Works Capital Budget

for 2014.

City Administrator Schelkoph explained the utilities projects and budget availabilities, and balances.

He suggested separate City Budget, and Utility Budgets.

The Commissioners Considered the ND National Guard lease for 50 years.

Discussion was then held on the Audi Sale. Commissioner Pedersen said he met with the State Water Commission and FEMA. He said FEMA does not grant variances for buildings in the floodway.

He indicated that city officials are looking for more information. He added it may be too risky for a private developer to purchase the property.

 

The City Commission approved a Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Paving Improvement District Nos. 102 and 103.

 

Approved was a Renaissance Zone 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption for:

Leroy and Edith Magnuson, and designate it as VC-72

Charles and Carol Olson, and designate it as VC-73

5 properties for Legacy Developments, LLC, and designate them as VC-74, VC-75, VC-76, VC-77 and VC-78.

 

The City Commission approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the VFW at the Winter Show Parking Lot for the Rally in the Valley Mud Run on June 15, 2013.

 

 

An update was given on the Devils Lake Advisory group meeting. Commissioner Luke attended the meeting with state and regional officials about the outlet plans. The State now has the option of running 600 cfs. She updated the projected high levels of the lake, adding that storage in the dry fields and wetlands will have a large baring on the lake levels.

Water flows in Valley City will be higher if the outlets are operated more.

Mayor Werkhoven said the flood buyouts and bank stabilization are pluses in flood mitigation, and reducing river bank erosion.

 

City Administrator Report:

David Schelhoph indicated that the city is willing to supply black dirt and grass seeds, to apply atop of permanent dikes in the city.

He added a representative of Cooper Power will be in Valley City Tuesday to discuss more about setting the approved automated metering reading system.

 

City Updates & Commission Comments included:

City Assessor Sandy Hansen reminded residents of the availability of the Homestead Credit Act, and to contact her office for more information and eligibility.

Commissioner Pedersen said that he and Commissioner Nielson and other Valley City officials attended a recent State Water Commission meeting and talked about with KLJ officials and State Senator Robinson, securing $11.6 million in Valley City project funding.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath suggested testing the city’s warning sirens, light of the possibility of severe summer weather.

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