VCcommValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioner Luke was present via telephone conference call.  City Administrator Schekoph was not present.

Commissioners Nielson gave presented a proclamation on the “National Night Out,” block party.

The Commission encourages Valley City residents to host or attend block parties to get to know their neighbors and develop a sense of community, safety and unity.

The proclamation says, Valley City plays a vital role in assisting the Valley City police department through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in the city as the commission is asking for community support and encourages citizens to hold block parties.

The Valley City Commission, hereby calls upon all citizens to join with neighborhoods and communities across America to host or attend a block party in your neighborhood this fall and summer.

 

Approval of the Consent Agenda items included:

A game of chance raffle permit for North American Game Warden Museum, Barnes County Municipal Airport, and Hi-Line Boosters Club.

A Beer and Liquor License renewal for VC Developers LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill, Boomer’s Corner Keg, My Bar Valley City LLC, and Chinese Palace. And all others received before the deadline.

A new Plumbers license for Best Plumbing and Heating Co.

Ordinances

The City Commission approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance recodifying the Criminal Ordinance with one amendment. (17-03-09 Thefts Punishable Under City Ordinances has the $250.00 increased to $500.00 in line with the North Dakota Century Code.

 

The Commissioners approved the first reading of an Ordinance Creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant for Structures to be Removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

 

Resolutions:

Approved a Resolution approving the bid and awarding contract for Paving Improvement District No. 106, in the amount of $391,134.60 to Border State’s Paving, contingent upon approval of the NDDOT.

A Resolution died for the lack of a second to a motion to eliminate the Easement for construction and maintenance of dikes currently applied to two FEMA properties at 231 5TH Ave SW and 168 5th Ave SE. City Attorney Russell Myhre said the easements stemmed from the 2009 flood, and were eliminated. He said a temporary dike when be allowed, under emergency scenarios.

Approved a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 107, 5th Avenue NE from 12th Street NE north to city limits.

New Business:

Approved the 2015 Infrastructure projects.

Approved a Memorandum of Understanding Between Barnes County and City of Valley City regarding Planning and Zoning jurisdiction within the 1 mile and 2 mile circumference. City Attorney Myhre said the memorandum is more flexible under changes with state law. Plus with more development, Myhre said clarification is needed, with a formal agreement between the city and county. He said the Barnes County had approved the memorandum.

Approved renewing Gaming Site Authorizations for:

VFW at Nubar and VFW Club and The Rusty Cage Bar & Grill.

Boomer’s Corner Keg for Thundering Saints, Inc.

Eagles Club for North Dakota Wildlife Federation.

Valley City State University Foundation, (4) at Eagles Club, VC Town & Country Club, VCSU Lokken Stadium and VCSU W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.

The City Commission passed approval of hiring Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk maintenance, or replacement where needed. The cost amounts to $70 per cut.

Approved the construction engineering agreement with KLJ not to exceed $3,500 for Paving Improvement District No. 107.

City Updates and Commission Reports:

City Auditor Richter noted that the preliminary June 10, 2014 election results have been canvassed, with no changes.

She added that the next City Commission will have the elected members swearing in on June 24, 2014, at 9-a.m.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath reminded residents to be careful and follow the city Ordinance regarding the use of fire pits.

Commissioner Nielson reported on a successful Rally in the Valley event and carnival, and thanked the electrical department for their assistance.

Mayor Werkhoven noted the mowing of dikes in the city needs attention.

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