VCcommValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in a Special Monday Session 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 $

Game of Chance Raffle Permit for VCHS Art Club,  and the VCSU Fishing and Wildlife Club

Public Forum…No One Spoke.

Resolutions…

A Public Hearing was held for the Replat of Horizon West Addition.

Following the Public Hearing the City Commission approved a Resolution of Necessity for the replat .

The City Commission approved a Resolution to refer to Professional Land Surveyor to survey the replat of Horizon West Addition.

 

Approved was a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 108…..8 ½ Avenue Northwest.

Approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for Paving Improvement District No. 109.

Central Avenue North, north of 12th Street, and mill and overly project, tied to a planned sewer project.

Approved a Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District No. 96B (Phase II), in the Victory Park area, which will aid in fire protection in the area.

Approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for the Water Main Improvement District.

Approved a Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District No. 97. The project includes new piping and extending water service.  City Commissioners then approved a Resolution approving the engineers report and directing preparation of detailed plans, specifications and estimates of probable cost for the Water Main Improvement District.

New Business:

The City Commission approved a Renaissance Zone Application for a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption for 3 new construction projects for Legacy Development LLC.

A Renaissance Zone Application for a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption on improvements only for Robert and Tamera Drake and designate it VC-85. (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing), was approved.

Considered an appraisal of the Parks and Recreation Maintenance Building as part of the Phase III Flood buyout. City Administrator Schelkoph suggested the appraisal process proceed. The Commissioners voted to approve the appraisal.

Approved a new Restaurant/Lounge on-sale Beer and Liquor-Wine License for Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill (Previously Peanut Lodge).

Approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Smith Lumber Company for the amount not to exceed $7,500.00, a new on premise sign.

Approved a Retail Image Enhancement Grant for Woodland Steakhouse Bar & Grill for the amount not to exceed $7,500.00 for signage.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph gave an update on the installation of new utility members. He add if residents do not contact the city by later this week, the remainder (28) will not be installed.

He added that the city met with representative of MRES, relative to energy issues.

With Barnes County Municipal airport authority, a thank you letter was received thanking the community for its support during the recent Wing and Wheels Airshow.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

Auditor Richter clarified Valley City Measure number 1 on the election ballot.

City Building Inspector Andersen point out leaking roof problems in rental units, and he’s contacted the appropiate landlords.

He has had reports of mice problems in certain areas of the city.

He pointed out that in October this year he issued six new housing permits, and including a VCSU project totaled almost $5 million dolllars.

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath cautioned not to overload electrical circuits, with space heaters and other additional lighting for the holidays.

KLJ indicated a public input meeting will be held with NDDOT for a shared use path.  The meeting will be a City Hall will be on Tuesday November 25, 2014 from 6-p.m., to 8-p.m.

The proposed McDonald’s restaurant will be started in the spring.

Commissioner Luke said at the recent city planning and zoning meeting it was indicated that residents can fill out a form on line at www.valleycitytomorrow.com and indicate their thoughts, and receive more information.

 

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