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

Mayor Carlsrud announced there are two openings on the Renaissance Board.  Contact Brandi Johnson at City Hall for more information.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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 $ 1,297,026.82

Approved  Blocking off the Street Request for City Lights Wiffle Ball World Series from 5 PM-12 AM on July 24th, 2021 for Elm St. to Parking Lot of City Lights.

Approved Raffle Permit for SHINE.

Approved 2021-2022 Renewal of Retail Tobacco Licenses for the following businesses:

  1. CHS Inc.
  2. Family Dollar Inc.
  3. Farmers Union Oil, Petro Serve
  4. County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
  5. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 148 South Central Ave.
  6. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 424 2nd Ave NE
  7. Casey’s
  8. And all licenses received before June 30 at 12 Noon
  9. Approve Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following businesses:
  10. Brockopp Brewing, LLC
  11. Jimmy’s Pizza
  12. The Clubhouse Lounge, LLC
  13. Chinese Palace
  14. Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC
  15. Captains Pub
  16. Bridges Bar and Grill
  17. The Liquor Locker
  18. And all licenses before June 30 at 12 noon

Public Comments:  No One Spoke

ORDINANCE

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning the Undeveloped Land Located West of 8th Ave SE and South of 10th St SW West of Waterfront Meadows Addition. City Attorney Martineck said the zone change is from Agriculture to R-1 Single Family Residential.

 

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of territory-Meadow View.   No Change from First Reading.

 

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Approving Hidden Ponds Estates Planned Unit Development. The action will create a Planned Unit Development in Northwest Valley City.  Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition

 

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Lot 2 Block 1 of Love’s Valley Addition.

 

The First Reading of an Ordinance was heard, to Adopt and Enact section 12-01-11 of the Valley City Municipal Code re littering. City Attorney Martineck said the Ordinance now includes littering on  public or private property.

 

Approved the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 08-07 and Section 11-05-11 and to repeal Title 13 of the Valley City Municipal Code re Mobile Park Regulations. City Attorney Martineck said amendments had not been brought up to date since the 1950’s, and the Ordinance brings the language up to date, in accordance with state law.

 

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution Approving the Plat and Variance request of undeveloped land located west of 8th Ave SE and south of 10th St SE, west of Waterfront Meadows Addition. It was approved by Police Chief Hatcher.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit l for The Labor Club at the Labor Club South Lot June 19th from 7 PM to 2 AM for the Rally in the Valley Parking Lot Dance. Richter)

 

Approved  Site Authorizations Renewals for Eagles Aerie at the Eagles Aerie, Captains Pub, Labor Club, My Bar, City Lights and Tavern 94 from 7/1/2021 through 6/30/2021. (Finance Director Richter)

 

Approved the  Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. SU-2-990(061), OCN 23233-12th St N (9th Ave NW to 5th Ave NE) and 8th Ave SW/Winter Show Rd (Mill & Overlay and Turn Lanes).   Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:

Gwen Crawford said the cold storage building update was given.  She said, the closing date will take place later when easement issues are finalized.

Cleanup Week was last week, and she said for next year some items may need to be addressed, after reviewing the results of this year’s event.

It was also reported that this year 164 tons of garbage was collected, with 78 tons going into the inert landfill.

The Electric Boxes art work has been applied by students, in Valley City, working with city officials.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSIONER REPORTS: City Attorney Carl Martineck said city Ordinances will be brought up to date in line with state changes approved in the last legislative session.

City Assessor Sandy Hanson said no changes were noted at the Barnes County Board of Equalization meeting.

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson urges continued caution in preventing fires, especially with extremely hot temperatures in the forecast later this week.

He added the tribute to city firefighters and statue  will be on June 19 at noon, in front of the city fire hall.

Mayor Carlsrud noted additional duties by city employees of late, in addition to their regular responsibilities.

He said extra stop signs were ordered, as motorists have been going through intersection in the construction areas, without using caution.  He also urged motorists not to Text and Drive.

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