Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission held another Flood Discussion/Planning meeting at City Hall, on Tuesday afternoon at 4-p.m.  All members were present.

Baldhill Dam resource manager Rich Schueneman said, on Tuesday the  Baldhill Dam release was at 4,200 cfs with the inflow at 3,500 cfs, putting the Sheyenne River Level at 15.47 feet on Tuesday afternoon. The reservoir was at 1,265.90 feet.  The 4,200 cfs release will be maintained, unless the next precipitation event this weekend, requires adjustments downward.

He pointed out that the National Weather Service says rainfall amounts this weekend, could range from and half inch to 1 inch, with isolated areas of 2-3 inches possible.  If the higher amounts of rainfall occurs, the dam releases will be adjusted accordingly.

He said the levee construction is near 100 percent complete.  He said additional clay for levee construction is being stored in Valley City.

The Mill Dam erosion has been address with rip rap material.

City Administrator, Gwen Crawford said the Rainbow Bridge and Hospital Bride remain open, with clay material stockpiled.  If they need to be closed the order would be, first the Rainbow Bridge and then the hospital bridge.

She said anyone needing sandbags can obtain them at The Valley City Fire Hall, from 8-a.m. to  6-p.m. daily, and after hours by appointment.

Barnes County Emergency Manager Sue Lloyd said rural bridges remain open.  Residents  have been notified by Everbridge, of any plans to close those first two bridges  south of town, if necessary.

Police Chief Phil Hatcher reported people getting on levees, requesting residents stay off of them.  There is a $500 fine for those in violation.

He reminds motors to observe signage indicated the closed streets.

City Attorney Carl Martineck said the non-emergency flood hotline phone number is 701-890-7848.