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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,514,647.38

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PUBLIC HEARING

Regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 116 Central Avenue N.

Following the Public Hearing, Commissioners approved  Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for  Paving Improvement District No. 116 Central Avenue N.

Another Public Hearing regarded Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 50 near the Winter Show Road.  Finance Director Richter said several property owners appeared by Zoom, at the Assessment Commission meeting.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Improvement District No. 50.  Commissioners Bishop and Erickson voted opposed.

ORDINANCE

Approved was the second and final reading of an Ordinance, adopting 2021 City Budget.

RESOLUTION

Approved was a Resolution to advertise for bids for a farm lease.  City Asssessor Hansen said the acreage has drainage issues.

Fee schedule regarding building permit fees, was approved.

NEW BUSINESS

Considered was a Visitors Committee recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant for Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet & LivFit Fitness LLC in the amount up to $955 for exterior signage.  MaryLee Nielson said the Visitors Committee recommended approval unanimously.

Considered was the Final Review and Acceptance for Permanent Flood protection Phase 2, located on East Main Street.   KLJ recommends approval, and the City Commission voted to approve.

Approved by City Commissioners,  was the Final Review and Acceptance for Permanent Flood protection Phase 2, located on East Main Street.   KLJ recommends approval, and the City Commission voted to approve.

Also recommended was Accepting Certificate of Substantial Completion for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 2A & 3.

Approved was upgrading the Video Conferencing System in the Chambers.   City Attorney Martineck suggested using some of the CARES ACT dollars toward the purchase of the new equipment upgrades.

The estimated cost is $10,000 for the equipment and $10,000 for labor.

Moving forward with the Fire Hall addition, and financing options was discussed.  Commissioner Bishop said more equipment storage space is needed.  Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said, a rough drawing has been made of plans at this time.  The City Commission will approved each step of the addition plan. The GSA is estimating the costs at around $487,000.  The City Commission on Tuesday evening, voted to move forward with developing plans, as they come forward.

The City Commission discussed the Crestwood Hillside slide.    KLJ provided a map of the area, and said that public works has had to make utility adjustments over the years due to the slide.  Documents have been prepared, for mitigation options, and forwarded to the state.  City Commissioners on Tuesday evening, took no action.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

Flood protocols are in place, but Gwen Crawford said protocols are being developed in case of other emergencies, such as water main breaks.

City Attorney Martineck said city building inspector, and city engineer positions have been advertised.

City Auditor Richter said, on Monday October 12 at 5-p.m., the City Commission will hold a Special Meeting, to hold a Public Hearing, concerning community block grant funding for improvements on a downtown building.

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said during this fire prevention week, fire fighters have been visiting schools, with educational information.

Police Chief Hatcher said the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive will be Tuesday and Wednesday October 13 and 14 at Stoudt-Ross Ford in Valley City.