– City to start process,selling part of Rosebud parking lot

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. All members were present.

A presentation of a Service Plaque was given by Fire Chief Gary Retterath to retired fire department Secretary-Treasurer, Don Enger. Enger has been with the department for 35 years, starting as a volunteer, the past 29 as secretary-Treasurer.

Enger said he’s been privileged to serve, and thanked his employer Dietrich Bus Service for their cooperation.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:

A liquor and beer license renewal for Johanneson’s Inc. (Marketplace Liquor), Sabir’s Dining & Lounge, Main Street Off Sale (Tavern 94), Eagles Club, and all license renewals received by June 30 with complete paperwork. Approved the Annual Raffle Permit for Hi-Liner Booster Club.

PUBLIC FORUM No One Spoke

ORDINANCES

The City Commission approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning Lots 5-8, Block 2 of the Original plat of the city of Valley City from B-1, Central Business District to PUD (Planned Unit Development). Attorney Myhre said the additional housing is in the area of Faith Lutheran Church.

Approved was the second and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning the East Half of Lot 2 less West half of alley, Block 37, located in Benson’s Addition to the City of Valley City from R-2, Duplex/2family to R-4, Single/Multiple Family Unlimited. Attorney Myhre said construction is planned there for a multi-housing unit.

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution approving the Resolution for the Barnes County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation. City Administrator Schelkoph said the city officials and multiple agencies have been planning, the mitigation, in cooperation with FEMA. It’s a five year update to the plan, for flood mitigation grant applications.

RESOLUTIONS

NEW BUSINESS

City Commissioners approved the engineering amendment for the Flood Protection Project which additional language is included in the agreement, covering the federal requirements for future Levee Certification. KLJ will provide the necessary documentation.

Commissioners approved starting the process of selling the east 60’ of the Rosebud parking lot, with a minimum bid of $20,000. City Administrator Schelkoph said the city has been working with John Meyers, of PACE Development Inc. The plan in development will re-do the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Main Street. A public hearing will be held to receive input, and there will be an open bidding process. PACE will be back to the Commission with plans as they develop.

An update was given on the status of the I-94 Regional Development Corridor project completion. Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation CEO Jennifer Feist. She said cleanup should be finished by the end of this month, including repairing cracks in the concrete and man-holes, or replacing concrete where needed. Curb cutting is planned for the National Guard use. Sewer cleaning is also taking place.

The City Commission approved appointing board members for open positions on:

Renaissance Zone Board – Cindy Schwehr, George Dutton, Tyler Marthaler,

Special Assessment Commission – Jim Knutson

Library Board (city position) – Melissa Remick

The Commissioners approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for Thundering Saint’s Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg.

The City Commission then discussed and considered approval for NDDES Pre Disaster mitigation grant. Commissioner Luke said FEMA has made available $180 million in assistance for flood mitigation in the form of grants. The dollars allocated are 75 percent federal and 25 percent local. The Commissioners approved the grant.

Commissioners then discussed and considered approval for green Infrastructure Technical Assistance program. Commissioner Luke said waste water management is included. She outlined areas of Valley City that is in need of improvement concerning standing water issues. She said they is no match involved with the program. The City Commission gave approval of submitting the grant application. Commissioners voted to approve.

The City Commission approved Amendment No. 1 to the Preliminary, Design & Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Water Main Improvement District 96B, additional areas with the water main improvement project.

Stan Hansen spoke to announce his resignation, in Public Works, effective in two weeks. Commissioners gave Hansen a standing ovation.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR SCHELKOPH’S REPORT:

He asked city residents to be patient with street closures, during a busy construction time, including infrastructure improvement.

He added that in July, work should start on the new National Guard maintenance shop.

He said mosquito control will continue, likely on a weekly basis. He reminded residents to not have receptacles that contain water, a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter said, work has started on the 2016 general fund budget.

City Fire Chief Retterath reminded residents to check to be sure their smoke detectors are in working order.

KLJ gave an update on various projects….it was noted that the recent repair of the force main failure was successful, in a short period of time.

Commissioner Nielson said the city is planning neighborhood block parties this summer.

Those planning a block party, needs to contact City Hall.

Mayor Werkhoven noted that traffic control signage will be installed concerning city street projects.

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