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

THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS ADMINSTERED BY MAYOR CARLSRUD,  FOR POLICE OFFICER ZACHARY GRUBA

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approved a Plumber and Mechanical Contractor License for BDT Mechanical, LLC.

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ORDINANCE

Approved was the  second and final reading of an Ordinance to amend Title 9 (Fire Protection) fire extinguisher inspections.

Approved was the first reading of an ordinance to adopt and enact Section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to cooperative purchasing. City Attorney Martineck  said the fire hall is expanding, and the state law that requires government entities to enter into competitive bidding is by passed under the city’s Home Rule Charter, and saving the city money, about $200,000, through the General Services Administration.

RESOLUTION

City Commissioners approved a Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule – temporary use permit and fire extinguisher inspections. City Attorney Martineck said the fees were presented for approval by City Fire Chief, Scott Magnuson.  

NEW BUSINESS

Approved was a construction engineering agreement with KLJ to Strata for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1. Chad Petersen KLJ said the area includes  Woodland Park, and Riverview Drive.  Construction is scheduled to start next week.  Erickson voted in opposition.

The City Commission approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Labor Club Back to School Outdoor Parking Lot Dance held in the Labor Club Parking Lot on August 29th from 9-pm-1am.   The approval in contingent on approval of a plan for suitable social distancing.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Gwen Crawford said the flags on Central Avenue will be replaced with small flags, with funding coming from charitable gaming proceeds from the Valley City Eagles Club. She said 50 flags will be replaced.

CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

Scott Magnuson said census takers are going door to door taking information for the 2020 census, visiting those who have not already filed their census forms.

City Auditor Richter said the audit report will be presented at the September 1 City Commission meeting.

Mayor Carlsrud noted city improvements, and thanked those organizations for their support, and thanked the Eagles Club for the contribution for the new flags on Central Avenue.

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