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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

A Raffle Permit for Valley City Men’s Bowling Association, ND Hereford Association, St. Catherine School and El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps, District 24 GOP

PUBLIC FORUM No One spoke

 

An Open public hearing was held for the 2016 City Budget.

City Auditor Richter said the 2016 General Fund budget will be $1.25 million, as the Mill Levy decreased by 4.3 mills, due to an increase in property valuations.

ORDINANCES

Then the City Commission approved the first reading of an Ordinance adopting the 2016 City Budget.

 

The City Commission then approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning property from I-2, Heavy Industrial, to R-1, Single Family, a tract of land situated in Auditor’s Lot 1 in the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, in Township 140 North, Range 58 West of the 5th Principal Meridian, Barnes County, North Dakota. Said tract of land contains 1.11 acres more or less and is subject to any easements, restrictions or reservations, existing or of record. City Attorney Myhre said the property is in Southwest Valley City as the property owner plans to build a house there and has been approved by the City Planning & Zoning Commission.

The City Commissioners approved second and final reading of an Ordinance amending and reenacting a Section of the revised ordinances relating to Dedication of Tax Proceeds.

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Market Place Liquors and Dakota Silver to serve wine at the Barnes County Museum on October 27, 2015. Requested by the Rotary Club.

NEW BUSINESS

 

Approved the 2016 Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract. Auditor Richter said the plan is a 1.7% overall increase, with the Stop Loss increasing at 5%.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph said October is energy efficient month, and the city is encouraging residents to look into using energy efficient light bulbs and other energy efficient products.

The city will sell LED bulbs at half price from $6 to $3 per bulb.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Fire Chief Retterath said the city is recruiting new fire fighters, being short about 10.

City Police Chief Thompson reminds residents to keep their homes locked, as burglaries have occurred at unlocked homes.

City Commissioner Nieslon said around 500 people registered for the recent Let’s Walk Valley city event, calling it “successful.”

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