VCcommissionValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall. Commissioner Magnuson was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA items included
A renewal of an Electric, Plumbing and Master Heating license for RJ’s Plumbing and Great Plains Plumbing, Ace Plumbing, Kohn Electric and all license renewals received by March 31.

 

A Game of Chance Raffle permit for Malec Family Benefit.

 

PUBLIC FORUM … no one spoke.

RESOLUTIONS/PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing was held regarding Abatement of Taxes for Florence V. Olufson for property at 907 2nd St SE (with Legal Description: Lot 19, Zetterberg’s Subdivision of Riverside Park Addition, City of Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota,) for 2013 tax year.

The City Commission then approved a resolution for Abatement of Taxes for Florence V. Olufson reducing the 2013 tax true and full values to $7,400.

ORDINANCES

Approved a first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning from I-B to B-2, on Replat of Auditor’s Lot Number 1B of SW ¼ Section 29, Township 140 N, Range 58 W, Barnes County, North Dakota.

NEW BUSINESS

Approved a contract with Municipal Code Corporation to republish the recodified ordinances in the amount of $8,500.

 

City Commissioners reviewed and approved the appraised amount of $77,000 for Phase 2 buy-out of property at 651 5th Avenue SW.

The Commission reviewed the Police Department 2013 Annual Report, as presented by Police Chief Fred Thompson.

Considered approving a Gaming Site Authorization from the Eagles Club to the My Bar at 240 E Main St. The City Commission voted to approve the authorization.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph said there are 2,000 new utility meters installed or 30%, and 137 load control units installed.

He noted the growing homeless issues of the area, and a coalition that has been formed to address the issue, which begins with the City of Jamestown.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

Commissioner Nielson said in Washington DC last week she met with the North Dakota Congressional delegation including FEMA issues, along with cyber security, and electrical power issues.

Commissioner Luke said the City has passed water plant inspection issues.

Commissioner Pedersen presented where the city is at with permanent flood protection with the State Water Commission in Bismarck. Next Monday the 24th a public meeting will be held in Valley City concerning updates in the construction plan.

City Attorney Russelll Myhre discussed a mailing received by the city concerning a class action lawsuit, that includes the City of Valley City’s participation. He said reviewing the options he recommends the city that the city remain in the class.

City Assessor Hansen explained that she is working on numbers for the Board of Equalization meeting, and notices have been sent out.

Fire Chief Retterath reminded residents of the ice thickness diminishing on the river, and that individuals should stay off the ice cover. He also reminded residents to replace batteries in their smoke detectors, with the past time change as a reminder.

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