Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Bishop was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approve Raffle Permit for

Valley City Education Association

Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

Express Wrestling

 

Approved Block Off Street Request for the Valley City Are Chamber of Commerce for the Rally in the Valley Event held on June 19th 2021 beginning from 6AM to 5 PM.

 

Public Comments   No One spoke.

 

ORDINANCE

Approved the  First Reading of Ordinance No. 1077, an Ordinance amending and reenacting VCMC section 8-01-02 re contractor license renewal date. City Attorney Martineck the items allows the Auditors Office to review the paperwork.

 

Approved the  First Reading of Ordinance No. 1078, an Ordinance to Create and enact Section 15-01-12.1 re Tax Assessment of Unpaid Utility Charges. City Administrator Crawford said the action if approved it would not go into effect  until January 1, 2022.

 

 

Approved the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1076, an Ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-04-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to numbers on buildings. City Attorney Martineck said no changes from the First Reading and is consistent with the state building code.

 

Approved the  First Reading of Ordinance 1075, an Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Sections of Titles 7 and 11 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Building Permits and Zoning Code Violations.

 

RESOLUTION

 

Approved a Resolution Approving the Plat of Hyland Park Estates, with a planned apartment complex.  City Attorney Martineck  said planning and zoning  has reviewed the plat, and recommends approval of the plat.  Items addressed at Monday’s meeting included the storm water management plan, pending how many units will be built, including  the number of retention ponds, along with dedication of open space, and sidewalks to be installed, or omitted.  The Plat was approved for a 36 unit apartment complex, with conditions, as outlined at the meeting, some to be negotiated with the developer.  Some issues are contained in Code. Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.

 

 

Approved a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 122 (Main Street Seal Coat). Finance Director Richter explained the funding including a portion to be special assessted.

 

Approve Resolution 2290, A Resolution Approving Plat of Ingstad North Valley Subdivision. City Attorney Martineck said three homestead lots have been approved by planning and zoning.

 

Approved a Resolution 2291, A Resolution Approving Petition for Vacation of Undeveloped Portion of 11th Ave SE. City Attorney Martineck said planning and zoning approved the vacation.

 

 

Approved  a Resolution Approving replat of Lot 1 Block 3 Waterfront Meadows Addition. City Attorney Martineck said approval is recommended without conditions.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved  a Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation request for $25,000. Director Jennifer Feist said the dollars will be used to secure architectural services, regarding redevelopment of a structure.

 

Approved  a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Mark Ertelt Benefit at The Labor Club South Parking Lot, May 1st, 2021 from 2 PM to 2 AM. Finance Director Richter said Police Chief Hatcher has approved the 2-a.m. end time, and handling an overfill crowd outdoors.

 

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Celebration of Small Business at City Lights Parking Lot, July 23, 2021 from 6 PM to 12 Midnight.

 

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit from The Clubhouse Lounge LLC for the Garrett McFadgen Benefit at the ND Wintershow, May 3, 2021 from 6 PM to 9 PM.

 

Approved  Housing Incentives. Commission Gulmon said  housing is a key to adding employment, and retaining workers.  He pointed out sources for dollars to be expended, including an allocation from Prairie Dog funds, in adjustable percentages, at a minimum of 10 percent, and subject to review, and other sources.

 

Approved was an Application for Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Residential Building at 218 7th Ave NW.  City Assessor Hansen it’s a five year exemption on the improvements, only.

 

Approved a Submission of a Loan Application to RDFC (Rural Development Finance Corporation) for the Partial Financing of the Addition to the Fire hall. Finance Director Richter said it’s a low interest loan..

 

Approved an Administration of City of Valley City’s local sales, use and gross receipts taxes by the  State Tax Commissioner for 2021-2023 biennium.   Finance Director Richter said this is a renewal of the contract entered into every two years and billed by the state on a monthly basis,

 

Approve a Contract with NDDOT for Facilitating Installation of Small Cell Wireless Facilities in DOT Right of Way. City Attorney Martineck said the Final Reading will come before the next Commission meeting, and assures the city maintains infrastructure  if the utility leaves the location

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Gwen Crawford indicated issues with residents improperly depositing wood chips on site.

She added that additional signage will be installed directing people to the proper dumping location of the wood chips.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Police Chief Phil Hatcher said there is an opening for a police officer, as a current officer has taken a position with the National Guard.  He said the city ordinance  for summer parking on streets is 72 hours.

Mayor Carlsrud said to talk to neighbors if having conflicts to reach a resolution to issues.

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