CityHallVCValley 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 $$1,432,786.94.

A new plumbing and heating license for Jamestown Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning.

To Block Off Street request for Crazy Days on July 23, 7 am to 8 pm on N Central Ave, 2nd St through 4th St, 3rd St from 2nd Ave NW to 2nd Ave SW.

Public Forum:   Gary Schlagel was concerned about inspection of work on a street project with sewer construction. Mayor Werkhoven said inspectors are on scene, from the contractor. He said the city will send inspectors on site.

Ordinances:

City Commissioners approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 972, an ordinance Creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant for Structures to be Removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 974, an ordinance amending Section 17-03-09 of the Criminal Ordinance No. 971.

New Business:

Received the Barnes County Official Canvassed Abstract and the Certificate of Election from the Primary Election Held on June 10, 2014.

Appointed and approved Matt Pedersen as Vice President to City Commission.

Reorganization of the Commissioners Portfolios:

Finance: President Werkhoven

PW Streets, Sanitation & Sewer: Commissioner Magnuson

PW Electric & Water: Commissioner Luke

Police/Fire: Commissioner Nielson

Building & Grounds: Commissioner Pedersen

Approved appointing board members for open positions on:

Planning & Zoning Board – Jim Wright

Zoning Board of Adjustments – Jim Wright and Ken DeKrey

Visitor’s Committee – Jack Denholm and Ken Reid

 

Considered and approved a Conditional Use Permit for Faith Lutheran Church. Recommended by the from Planning & Zoning Committee.

Approved purchasing 2 new plows for the motor graders in the amount of $13,200 each from RDO Equipment Co. City Administrator Schelkoph said the plows replace the older used plows.

Approved the construction engineering agreement with KLJ for the NDDOT Paving Improvement District No. 106 4th Street Southwest and 7th Avenue Southwest, not to exceed $15,000.

Approved environmental report, Documented CATEX for Project No. TEU-2-990(050)054, PCN 20386 – 9th Street NE fron Dairy Queen east,Shared-Use Path.

City Administrator’s Report included:

David Schelkoph said about 50 percent of the new meters have been installed.

He said those wanting an AMI meter change out to contract city hall.

He added that the 2015 city budget process will start after July 15, 2014.

From the audience Lloyd Nelson inquired if North Dakota residents have been contacted for interviews for the Public Accountant position. He asked if some department heads can be combined to save the city dollars. Mayor Wekrhoven said plans are underway to combine some city positions.

City Update and Commission Reports included:

City Auditor, Avis Richter pointed out that near final numbers are being put together concerning special assessments, and letters will be sent to affected property owners, and hearings set up.

Fire Chief Retterath and Mayor Werkhoven reminds residents to use caution in setting off fireworks. He said at least one fireworks related injury was reported.

Police Chief Thompson said the curfew hours in setting off fireworks is from 11-p.m., to 6-a.m., when fireworks are not allowed to be set off.

Commissioner Luke pointed out that the Sheyenne River through Valley City  is running high levels due to runoff from recent rain events. The flow is at 1,000 cfs, with the Devils Lake outlet running at reduced flows at 300 cfs.

Mayor Werkhoven reminds residents and motorist to use caution on city street with numerous construction projects underway.

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