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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approved the Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.

 

Approved Blocking  off Street Request for Connect Church on Central Ave S from 3rd St s to 4th St S and then 3rd St SW to 2nd Ave SW on October 31st, 2021 for the Trunk or Treat event.

 

Approved a Raffle Permit for St. Catherine’s Elementary School for Drawing on November 5th, 2021.

 

Public Comments  No One Spoke

 

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing  was held for Issuance of New Class E Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to TBD Inc.  Finance Director Richter said she and the City Attorney reviewed the application and all was in order.  No public comments were heard.

Following the Public Hearing Commissioners teh City Commission approved the Issuance of New Class E Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to TBD Inc.

A Public Hearing was held  for the Replat Request of Lots 10-12 of Andrus and Sifton’s Addition.  City Attorney Martineck, said it’s a relocation of an alley at the VCSU Campus.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission Approved a Resolution Approving the Replat Request of Lots 10-12 of Andrus & Sifton’s Addition.

 

Another  Public Hearing  was held regarding Special Assessments for 5th Avenue NW Reconstruction which includes Paving Improvement District No. 118, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 53, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 65, and Water Main Improvement District No. 101. Deputy Auditor Klein said the Special Assessment Commission approved the action, and that the Commission pick up the costs of a seal coat spread over a two year period.

 

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission Approved Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 118, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 53, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 65, and Water Main Improvement District No. 101, and city paying for the seal coating.

 

ORDINANCE

Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1089, an Ordinance Adopting 2022 City Budget. Finance Director Richter said there is no changes from the First Reading and no addtional comments.

Commission Gulmon said the Mill Levy  for 2022, is 76.9 Mills, the same as the 2019 Mill Levy.  He said this is the first Mill Levy increase since 2010.

Finance Director Avis Richter said commercial property valued at $500,000 will get an increase of $111.48.  Residential property valued at $100,000 will  increase by $20.07.

 

Approved was the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1088, an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to Titles 11 and 16 of the Valley City Municipal Code.

 

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution Approving Final Plans & Specifications for Master Lift Station Upgrades and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids.

Approved was a Resolution Approving Final Plans & Specifications for Main Street Storm Sewer Outlet (Elks) and Authorizing Engineering to Advertise for Bids.    

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approved an Application for Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to 231 2nd Ave NE. City Assessor Hansen recommended approval, with the property improvements.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT Highlights

Gwen Crawford said with the Love’s Travel Center, KLJ reported the turning radius was amended by the NDDOT after being reviewed.  Turning aprons will be installed, including traffic flow control.  The plan is looking to be completed in the near future.  Drainage issues and landscaping will also be addressed.  The roadway will become the city’s, with the plan to be approved according to city standards.

 CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson pointed out that during this National Fire Prevention week, fire fighters are visiting schools, with demonstrations and education.  October 12 and 13 is the annual battle of the badges blood drive with the fire department and police department in friendly competition to see which department has the most donors signed up.

Commissione Gulmon reported, city finances through August were reviewed. He added that the City Sales Tax collections were up this year through July by 4-percent.  The food and beverage taxes were up 37 percent.  He added that the solid waste (garbage) operation is running a deficit, and will need to be addressed.

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