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

All members were present.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items:

An Application for Raffle Permit for the Express Wrestling of Valley City for the activity dates of 1/1/2021-6/30/2021.

An Application for Raffle Permit for the Disabled American Veterans for the activity dates of 7/31/2021-6/30/2022.

An Application for Raffle Permit for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited for the activity date of 4/8/2021.

An Application for Raffle Permit for El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps for the activity date of 8/21/2021.

Paid $141,879.44. monthly bills.

 

Public Comments  No one spoke

 

Ordinance:

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory.  City Attorney Martineck said the annex pertains to Valley Plains Equipment, along the East Interchange.

 

Approved the  Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance, Approving Rezone of Nextera Addition to the City of Valley City.  City Attorney Martineck this applies to  Valley Plains Equipment.  He said no changes from the First Reading.

 

Approved the First Reading on an Ordinance, enacting a new section of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to Wireless Telecommunications Facility Guidelines.  City Attorney Martineck said,  in 2018 the FCC amended regulations concerning charging fees for erecting wireless towers, and the Ordinance complies with FCC Regulations, regarding the fees able to be charged.   The city will enter into an agreement with each wireless company.  Changes may be included in the Second Reading.

 

Resolutions:

RESOLUTION

Approved , a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 119 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.

Approved was a Resolution Approving Paving Improvement District No. 119B and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.

Approved a Resolution Approving Sanitary Sewer District No. 64 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.

Approved a Resolution Approving Storm Sewer District 52 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.

Approved a Resolution  Approving Water Main District No. 100 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.

The projects will be paid in part with funds from the Prairie Dog bill dollars that have been allocated to Valley City, of $2.5 million, with the local share of costs at $1.3 million, with $318,00 Transferred from the R&R Fund toward local funding.  The bid opening will be in a few weeks.

Approved a Resolution Amending Master Fee Schedule – Residential Building Permit and Inspection Fees.

 

New Business:

Approved  was the VCBCDC request for $10,000 for marketing, from the Economic Development Fund.  Jennifer Feist said the dollars being used funds assisting two businesses that required buyouts in their restructuring.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City State University Foundation on February 1st, 2021 through June 30th 2021 at Brockopp Brewing.  Finance Director Richter said this is another new gaming site for the Foundation.

The City Commission reviewed and awarded bids for 2021 vehicle purchase.  Miller Motors submitted the low bid.

The City Commission approved a one time utility bill $5 credit for customers that allow the E-mailing of bills, in line with new software that moves away from paper billing.

The City Commission approved Transferring Sewer Funds to the Water Fund, and from the Electric Fund to the Street Fund, to offset deficits.

 

City Administrator’s Report Highlights:

Gwen Crawford said, delinquent payments of public works bills changes will include charging late fee, that were not previously charged.  There will be some stipulations in individual cases.

City Updates & Commission Reports:

Avis Richter said a check for $212,000 will be delivered to the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, in CARES ACT funding that will be converted to Chamber Bucks in the Chamber’s economic stimulus program, Love of Local.  The program starts February 6, at 9-a.m., at the Chamber office.

The Chamber previously said, beginning February 6th, 2021 through April 30th (or until city contributed funds run out), you will be able to purchase Chamber Bucks and for every dollar you spend, you will be given 25% in addition to the amount you purchase. Chamber Bucks can be used just like a check at all local businesses* from February 6th until April 30th.  After this time, Chamber Bucks are valid at Chamber Member businesses only. If you use your Chamber Bucks before April 30th, you may also receive special offers at participating businesses as listed on the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce website. The listing of participating businesses were posted on the Chamber’s web site, on January 23rd.

 

Mayor Carlsrud reported that 1677 COVID-10 vaccines have been administered, 13-percent of the population. 1000 doses administered by City County Health District. Of those 43-percent were given to those 75 and older.

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