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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

The 2022 Tree Trimming and Removal License Renewals for:

  1. Johnny B’s Trees & Service
  2. Z’s Trees
  3. Mikes Construction and Repair
  4. Ross’ Tree Services

 

Approved was a 2022 Vehicles for Hire License Renewal for South Central Adult Services.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  No One Spoke

 

ORDINANCE

Moved to next meeting was …

The Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1091, an Ordinance approving changes to the official Zoning Map of the City.  

 

RESOLUTION

Approved a Resolution from the Valley City Board of City Commissioners Authorizing the President of the Board of Commissioners to execute the deed in favor of the State of North Dakota.   City Engineer Chad Peterson said the property is on West Main Street.  The NDDOT is proposing to purchase the parcels for easements from Valley City for state projects.  The permanent  and temporary acquisitions will be for just over $20,800 in the purchase price.

NEW BUSINESS

Approved Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,454,534.55.

Approved the VCBCDC Request for a Sales Price per Acre of $25,000 for four acres, for City-owned land between Drug Plastics & Glass and the NW Industrial Park Building. Development Director, Jennifer Feist said the acres are  on the north side of the rail spur.

Approved the Town and Country Club Map Revision Contingent on Approval from the State. The building manger explained the changes to the facility.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Gwen Crawford thanked city employees for the new lighting installations.

She said new stop sign placements will be studied, with the placements to be announced.

 CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS

Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said divers have been training in cold water.

He outlined fire prevention tips for the Christmas holiday including not overloading extension cords, and outlets.

Commissioner Gulmon reviewed the financial reports. He said a  32 percent increase was noted in the city sales tax, a portion goes to property tax relief. A 40 percent increase was noted in the food and beverage tax.

He said the healthcare system remains stressed, due to a shortage of staff.

Commissioner Bishop thanked Valley City Police, as Bishop shared a story of an individual who was pulled over, and explained the officer was very courteous.

Mayor Carlsrud reminded the community that December 7 was Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.  He urged residents to thank a service person and veteran for their service.  He said anyone wanting more information on the Pearl Harbor attack to go on line to Google.

 

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