Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening  at City Hall, and  available on the zoom virtual platform.  All member were present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

An Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License for Tim’s Plumbing LLC.

A Rally in the Valley Parade on June 19th, 2021 on Central Ave from Dairy Queen to 4th St S.

A Raffle Permit for the Valley City Fire Department at the Eagles on April 30th, 2021.

Blocking off Street request for Valley City High School Prom on May 1st from 4th St NW from Central Ave to 2nd Ave.

Public Comments  No one spoke.

RESOLUTION

Approved a  Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 122 (Main Street Seal Coat). KLJ along part of Main Street approved by the NDDOT.  A share of the city’s costs will be special assessed.

 

Approved a  Resolution Approving Engineers Report & Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications & Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 122 (Main Street Seal Coat). KLJ said the DOT is working on the environmental aspect, and the bid opening is anticipated in May this year.

 

Approved a Resolution Declaring Necessity for Paving Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 122 (Main Street Seal Coat).

 

Approved a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 119, contingent upon approval from ND DEQ. (Department of Environmental Quality.)

Approved a  Resolution Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 119B, contingent upon approval from ND DEQ.

 

Apporved a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer District No. 64, contingent upon approval from ND DEQ.

 

Approved  a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Storm Sewer District No. 52, contingent upon approval from ND DEQ.

 

Approved a  Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Water Main District No. 100, contingent upon approval from ND DEQ.

KLJ said bids were reviewed and the low bid  accepted, under the estimated costs.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved the Request from the Water Trail Committee of up to $1000  with appropriate invoices for the install of low head dam signage with applicable posts and hardware. Auditor Richter said funding is available from various city funds, and entities.  A national designation has been discussed for the water trail, where a portion of the funds will be coming from.

 

Discussed quotes for 7 year lease of heavy equipment.  Operations Superintendent Klemisch pointed out the quote requests, including options from RDO Equipment, which he requested approval of option two, for a model 772. He said there is a buyback, at the end of the lease, along with a warranty.

The City Commission recessed into Executive Session to discuss a negotiated agreement, in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code.

When the Commission reconvened into open session, a motion was approved to enter into an agreement to move forward with negotiations for a Permanent Flood  Protection Cold Storage Building.

Highlights of  City Administrators Report:

Gwen Crawford reported on progress with issues concerning   a new well, and the small dams within the city limits.

Highlights with City Updates and Commission reports.

City Attorney Martineck, reported on job opening applications.  The employee appreciation banquet will be held in May.

Clean up week is being set for the week before Memorial Day.

Commissioner Gulmon noted that $1-million was sold in Chamber Bucks with the dollars now circulating in the Valley City area.

Mayor Carlsrud said he and Commissioner Gulmon participated in the Green Dot Training.

The focus is helping create new norms in Valley City to ensure anyone who comes into town knows “We do not tolerate violence and everyone has a role to play in keeping Valley City safe.”

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