City Commission Discusses Meter Installs, Sewer Usage

Valley 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:

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,128,411.50

A new electric and plumbing licenses for Dan’s Electrical Service, Inc. and On Demand

Plumbing, and renewal of plumbing and heating license for Air Anderson, Inc., Overn Electric LLC and DC Electric.

A raffle permit for St. Catherine’s Knight’s of Columbus and Ladies Golf Association – Town and Country Club, American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Valley Quilters.

An Alcohol & Beer License renewal for Dakota Silver (July – June 30)

Approve Parade Permit for Memorial Day.

Public Forum:

Gary Schalgel spoke about the bridge clearances over the Sheyenne River.

Ordinances:

Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 969, a recodified Traffic Ordinance. It brings the Ordinances into compliance with the North Dakota Century Code.

Approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 970, an ordinance rezoning of property within the one mile exterritorial jurisdiction from A -Agriculture to R-1 Residential Single Family homes (Svenningsen property).  The rezoning and replatting is to allow a residential development.

Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 972, an ordinance amending Section 1-9 of Chapter 1. General provisions of the Valley City Ordinances. City Attorney Russell Myhre says the amendment will allow the city to come under compliance with state law, concerning the amount of dollars that are able to be levied in Municipal Court.

New Business:

Considered an Alcohol license for Mo Eats and designate the license as Class D, for the catering part of the business.

Approved Gaming Site Authorizations for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2192 to conduct games at My Bar Valley City LLC, Hi-Line Hospitality LLC dba City Lights Supper Club, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #2192 and The Labor Club.

Approved a Conditional Use Permit for Adam and Marcia Faul for processing and storage of metal and glass at Auditor’s Lot 1 of SE ¼. 6/54 acres (within 1 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction).

Approved a forestry contract with David Dunham for the 2014 summer season.

The City Commission discussed an MRES Electric Rate Study for Valley City in the amount of $17,000, with the city’s share at $8,500. City Administrator David Schelkoph said the study from 2015-19 address the projected growth of Valley City.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the Edgar A Fisher Post No. 60 of the American Legion to conduct games at their location.

Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for the Valley City Hockey and Figure Skate Clubs to conduct games at Valley City Town and Country Club.

Approved the Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (formerly Fox Lawson & Associates) to perform an updated salary survey for the amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

City Administrator Schelkoph’s Report:

3200 new automated meter have been installed.

At the next City Commission meeting the Commissioners will discuss what can not be flushed or drained into the city’s sanitary sewer system. He said material currently being put into the system is plugging pumps and costing the city more money.

He said a special meeting will be set to finalize the Public Works budget, to be presented to the City Commission.

City Update and Commissioner Reports.

Inspections are being made of properties, with appointments being set by the City Assessor, Sandy Hansen.

Building-Fire Inspector Dave Hansen asked that property owners pick up and clean up their properties.

Fire Chief Retterath reminded residents of using caution using fire pits, and extinguish fires at the end of  each use.

Police Chief Thompson reported the city, through a state grant of $1,500, will replace a radar unit.

He added that Mercy Hospital foundation has supplied funds, for replacing five AED units.

Commissioner Luke reminded residents that unused prescription drugs may be disposed at the Valley City Police Department.

Commission Magnuson reminded motorists to be aware of emergency vehicles going to calls.

He added Valley City Citywide cleanup is next week, May 12, 16, 2014.

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

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