VCcommPixsValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday at 5-p.m., at City Hall.  All members were present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

A Beer and Wine license renewal for Chinese Palace.

A Mobile Home Park license renewal for Sunrise Trailer Court and Plecity Mobile Home Park.

A Liquor & Beer license renewal for VFW Club, Eagles Club, and New Bar, Corner Keg, American Legion. Also all renewals that may come in before the end of 2013.

A Taxi License renewal for South Central Adult Services.

Public Forum No one spoke

RESOLUTIONS

 

A Moore Engineering representative gave a description of the areas involved.

The City Commission approved a Resolution creating Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution creating the Storm Sewer Improvement District on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution creating the Paving Improvement District on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor

Approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 49 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution approving engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 105 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution a resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Consolidated Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement District No. 58 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 49 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

Approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Paving Improvement District No. 105 on 7th Street SE I-94 Regional Corridor.

 

NEW BUSINESS

City Commissioners approved requests to NDDOT for Urban Roads and Urban Regional projects for federal fiscal year 2018. Chad Peterson of KLJ said three urban roads projects are included, plus city streets.

Commissioner Pedersen reviewed the appraised amount for Phase 2 buy-out of property at 512 5th Avenue SW and 474 5th Avenue SW. He said spending $350,000 for moving, legal, and asbestos costs, for these two buyouts about expends dollars available. The City Commission voted to approved the two agenda items.

The City Commission accepted the 12th Avenue, Southeast Box Culvert Replacement.

Commissioner Luke updated the AMI operating plan.  Among the items included meters are being installed and load controls are 10 percent installed and operational. There is no installation cost to the property owner. Other eters currently indoors will have to be moved outdoors.The item will be voted on next month.

Vicki Rosenau speaking on Tobacco Free Valley City was rescheduled for January.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:

David Schelkoph said the adjustments on city utility rates will be address after the first of the year.

CITY UPDATES AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:

City Attorney Myhre said, with recodification the proposed alcohol Ordinance  is receiving amendents and further input meetings will be held in January.

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen reminded residents that city sidewalks need to be shoveled within 24 hours of a snowfall.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterrath reminded residents of care with appliances, and other items that can cause fires during the holiday season. He also pointed out the need for home and business owners to have a working carbon monoxide detector installed.  He said a grant is being applied for a new city fire truck.

Mayor Werkhoven said he has concerns with rail cars carrying toxic materials, and oil coming through the city, and the city will meet with railroad officials on safety concerns.

Commission Nielson said the city will meeting with liquor and alcohol license holders after the new year, concerning working on revisions to city’s alcohol ordinance.

Commissioner Luke reported the Lake Ashtabula level went up point-nine feet this year, with the National Weather Service forecasting a drier than average winter.

Commissioner Magnuson asked about making,  public, snow removal plans, which Mayor Werkhoven agree with.

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays