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

Commissioner Erickson was not present.

Commissioners approved Ending COVID 19 Emergency Resolution.   Mayor Carlsrud, said he appreciated the cooperation of the Valley City residents during the term of the Emergency Resolution.

 

On March 17, 2020, Valley City Mayor Dave Carlsrud declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 health crisis. The Emergency Order was ended, in consideration of a decline in positive cases locally and across the state, and widespread availability of vaccines, along with the end of the school year.

According to the North Dakota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fully vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing a mask indoors and outdoors. Individuals who are not vaccinated should continue to follow previous guidelines which include physical distancing and wearing masks.

A recommendation remains that everyone wears masks when they are in a health care setting, when they are traveling on public transportation, including airplanes, and when they are in a business or employer that chooses to require masks. Also, vaccinated people who have weakened immune systems should consult with their physician to determine the best course of action for them.

Citizens may resume attendance at all public City meetings, in accordance with these health recommendations, or continue to participate in and/or watch meetings remotely through Zoom.

 

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

Blocking off a Street Request Along 4th Ave SW from 4th St. to 6th St. SW for On the Move Let’s Walk Valley City Event held on July 19th, 2021 from 5PM to 8 PM.

Public Comments :  No one spoke

 

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing to Consider Development Plan and Developer’s Agreement for Valley Plains Equipment (Nextera Properties)  City Attorney Martineck said the area was rezoned to  light industrial.  He presented detailed information on the plan to the Commissioners.  The anticipated costs and other items concerning dollars involved with the project was included, along with anticipated tax revenue to pay off a loan, put at $62, 000. The value of the land and building is about four and half million dollars.  The building is looking to be enclosed by this winter.  Site work is out for bids at this time.

 

Following the Public Hearing City Commissioners  approved a Resolution Approving Developer’s Agreement, and Tax Increment Financing,  for Valley Plains Equipment (Nextera Properties)

 

ORDINANCES:

Approved a Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1083, an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Lot 2 Block 1 of Love’s Valley Addition.

 

Approved the  Second and Final reading of an Ordinance to Adopt and Enact a section of the Valley City Municipal Code re littering.  City Attorney Martineck said no changes from the First Reading.

 

Approved a Second and Final 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 no changes from the First Reading. The Ordinance will be amended to including parking recreational vehicles in the front area, if it does not impede line of site.

 

Approved a First Reading of, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 2 of Section 15-01-19 of the Valley City Municipal Code re Responsibility for Utility Service Lines.  City attorney Martineck said

the intent is to establish the owner of the underground utility.

 

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution Creating Consolidated Sewer & Water District No. 59 (Nextera).

Approved a Resolution Providing for the Issuance of City Sales Tax Revenue Bond, Series 2021, for the local share of Permanent Flood Protection.

Approved a Resolution Approving a Petition to Vacation 15th Ave NE adjacent to Lots 4 & 5 of Block 1 of the Northern Pacific East Fourth.  City Attorney Martineck said the planning and zoning commission has approved the usage as a private roadway, between Valley Lumber, and Smith Lumber.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved Submitting an Application to the Bank of ND for loan for Fire Hall Addition.  Finance Director Richter recommends a $500,000 loan at two percent interest over a 20 year period.

Approved Developers Agreement for Nextera Addition. City Administrator Crawford

Approved the Appointment for the Following Committees and Terms

 

Planning & Zoning Commission-1 opening, 5 year term

Bobby Koepplin

 

Renaissance Zone Board-4 openings, 3 year term

Tyler Marthaler

Shannon Little Dog

John Paul (JP) Jones

Jeff Nathan

 

Special Assessment Commission-1opening, 6 year term

Jim Knutson

 

Approved  Quotes for Mill and Overlay on 2nd Ave SE. City Engineer Chad Peterson said the quotes are from Border States and Strata,  Border States quote for $76,000, even though it was above the estimate of $70,000, Strata’s quote was $83,931.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:

Gwen Crawford said residents are be kept up to date with projects through regular media releases.

 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter thanked those who have stepped up an serve another term on committees.

With the city budget, the department heads have received worksheet, with budget requests.  Budget meeting will be held starting in July, with dates and times to be announced.

Updates on city construction projects were given by Chad Peterson.  He said weather permitting pavement should be restored on Main Street by the 4th of July.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked citizens for cleaning up their properties.  He said private dumpsters are not be used by unauthorized  people..  Doing so is a misdemeanor.

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