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

Approval of Consent Agenda items included:

 A new Electric License for Tyler’s Electric, LLC Renewal of Enterprise Electric Inc.  Renewal of the plumbing license for Ryan Mechanical Inc.  The renewal of a tree trimming license for Belling Tree Service.  A Game of Chance Raffle Permit to District 24 Democrats.  Amd the NDWS.

Public Forum: No one spoke

Ordinances:

Approved an Ordinance enacting a “blanket” rezoning of properties within the l mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota.  No objections were raised by adjacent property owners.

Approved an Ordinance relating to building permit fees. Mayor Werkhoven said Valley City is only city in the state not charging the “User Fee.”   The City Commission approved the recommended building permit fees.

 

New Business:

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl, Inc. at the Eagles Club on February 22, 2014.

Approved the transfer of alcohol and beer license from Michelle Brendmoen (The Ram) to Scott Sandvik and Jerry Jarvis (My Bar Valley City LLC).

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event permit for City Lights Supper Club at VCSU for the ND Science Teacher Association Conference Banquet, to be held on February 21, 2014, from 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm.

Approved the blocking of Central Avenue & Main Street for Rally in the Valley car show on June 14, 2014, pending approval from the NDDOT.

Approved the General Fund Assigned Fund Balances. Auditor Richter said the approval is needed when funds are carried over from one year to the next. Items include work on the Law Enforcement Center, and the City’s recodification process, and toward 2014 tablet purchases.

The City Commissioners discussed proceeding on 2 grant proposals:

Commissioner Luke said a proposal is to the Bush Community Innovation Grant from the Bush Foundation, in the amount of $200,000. Two entities are applying for the same grant, on for the region, the other for Valley City.Commissioners vote to proceed on the grant proposal.  Commissioner Nielson abstained, as she is affiliated with one of the entities making a proposal.

Another grant proposal is for a APPA DEED Grant in the amount of $125,000 for communities to improve efficiencies in public utilities. Any grant money would go to the electric utility and help with funding the AMI load Control program. The City Commission approved the proposal.

Resolutions:

The  City Commission approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for Water Main Improvement District No. 96.

Following an advertised Public Hearing, approved a Resolution approving the replat of Lot 2, Block 3, of Fairhill Subdivision, City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota.

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report::

He said 1400 AMI meters have been installed, and 83 Load Control boxes have been installed. Schedules are being set up to enter residences for installations.

City Update and Commission Reports:

Auditor Richter noted next month Commissioners will have the use of the new computer tablets.

Police Chief Fred Thompson said building improvements are about completed.

KLJ reported on the recent permanent flood control meeting in Valley City.

Commissioner Nielson noted the state science teacher meeting, and that participants are needed for the chili cookoff, and community olympics.

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