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Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.
Hold on to your wallet, the City Commission approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance creating and enacting Section 19-01-08 of Valley City Municipal Code re penalty for violation of City emergency orders. City Attorney Martineck said the penalty involves a fine of a maximum $1,000, under an infraction with citations at the discretion of local authorities. The action is in line with the State of North Dakota, with any prosecutions in District Court, with fine collected at the local level.
Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.
Emergency Order 2020 – 2.3 Nov 18, 2020
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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 $1,482,996.62
A 2021 Pawn Shop License for Northwestern Industries.
2021 Tree Trimming and Removal License for a. Johnny B’s Trees and Service.
Z’s Trees
Mike’s Construction and Repair
Ground to Sky
2021 Vehicles for Hire License for South Central Adult Services.
Blocking off Street Request for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on December 24, 2020 on 3rd St. NW between 2nd Ave NW and alley or Central for a Christmas Event mini-worship gathering on 12/24/2020.
A Permit to Sell L.P. Gas for CBF Oil, Inc. dba Vining Oil & Propane.
Public Comments … No one spoke.
Other Ordinances:
Approved was second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1068, an Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Sections 8-06-07 and 8-06-12 of the Valley City Municipal Code, related to removal of stumps and renewal of licenses. City Attorney Martineck said the stumps need to be removed at the time of tree removal with a grace period of three weeks. The Commission approved a grace period of four weeks, following tree removal, with diseased stumps to be removed, no later than four weeks, as indicated by the City Forester.
NEW BUSINESS
Approved a Special Alcohol Event Permit for Bridges Bar and Grill at North Dakota Winter Show for Cattleman’s Ball and Sale on December 4th-6th, 2020. City Auditor Richter said paperwork with drawings of the alcohol dispensing area, has been submitted, approved by law enforcement.
Approved the Scoring & Ranking Criteria for the Main Street Program. Jennifer Feist said one applicant was received for the first year. She said this year the funding level is capped at $40,000. Visual impact of the project carries the most weight in the criteria for scoring.
Tentatively approved was a Valley City Water Purchase Agreement, with Barnes Rural Water. City Administrator Crawford said two properties, were under a base rate being charged, which needs to be put into the agreement for approval of Barnes Rural Water, before final approval.
Approved was a State Water Commission Agreement for Cost-Share Reimbursement for Mill Dam Rehabilitation Project.
Discussed was the cost share with City County health regarding the mask mandate funding concerning kits, provided to businesses, at $1,200 plus advertising costs. Commissioners approved the $1,200 funding.
Discussed was establishing a procurement committee, of no more than seven to review RFQ’s for a business to be selected for an engineering firm, for a city improvement project. The motion to approve passed.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Gwen Crawford said she will update the commission, as information is compiled on various department items.
CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS:
Avis Richter thanked the Public Works Department on budgeting, and noted specifically the water tower project, and funding to be set aside.
Fire Chief Scott Magnuson warned the public to stay off thin ice, noting his department was on scene within three minutes of the call of rescuing a man and his dogs from the river on Saturday.
With dry conditions residents are reminded to check the city ordinance concerning burning.
He said fire extinguisher inspections and fill are in progress.
Police Chief Phil Hatcher said Santa, Cops & Kids holiday shopping will be held under a different format to be safe under the pandemic protocols.
Mayor Carlsrud thanked Dr. and Sharon Buhr on their efforts regarding distributing face masks and the public service awareness program in cooperation with City County Health, and the City of Valley City,
The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.
All members were present. The members were present in the virtual presentation.
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