VC Commission 2014aValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.  Commissioner Pedersen was not present.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

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 $2,294,253.07.

Game of Chance Raffle Permit for VCSU Conservation & Wildlife Club, Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, VC Chamber of Commerce, CHI Mercy Health Foundation, HHC 231 BSB ND National Guard and American Fisheries Society Sub Unit.

PUBLIC FORUM

An individual asked about the siren usage on emergency vehicles, saying he was almost into a traffic accident with a police unit, at an unmarked intersection at about 1:30-p.m., last Thursday.

He said the police unit had the right of way.

Chief Thompson said the unit was responding to a medical emergency, and video showed the officers response was within the police policy, using the siren in intersections, and the North Dakota Century Code.

He said the police units use sirens intermittently, at the officer’s discretion.

The City Commission, previously said that the emergency units should use lights and sirens from 6-a.m. to 1-a.m.

 

 

ORDINANCES

Approve second and final reading of AN Ordinance adopting the 2016 City Budget.

City Auditor Richter said the General Fund levy is $1,258,100. The levy is 83.87 mills with no mill increase at one mill at $15,000.

　

PUBLIC HEARING

NEW BUSINESS

A Public Hearing was held, Regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 96. Auditor Richter explained the $1.2 million project is specil assessed at $353,750 to those properties benefiting.

Following the hearing the City Commission approved the Special Assessments as Recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Water Main Improvement District No. 96.

 

City Forester Willis Wagar prsented the 2015 Tree Report. He said this past summer 100 diseased elms were removed in Valley City. Trees in the city have been assessed for failure.  He noted some trees lost leaves early this year due to “leaf blight.’ He said those leave should be cleaned up immediately to lessen the chance of spread the blight  He filed the complete report with the City Commission.

The Commissioners approved options through NDDOT for the Rosebud Parking Lot, and approve applying for the NDDOT SRF grant.

Approved a property tax exemption for improvements to a residential building. Assessor Hansen said the house is in below normal condition.

Considered Ren Zone proposed map dated September 18, 2015 map, for submittal to the ND State Community Services Division for approval. Jim Knudson, Chair/City Administrator, said 10 additional blocks are included in the new map, for state approval.  The City Commission approved the map.

City Commissioners approved the Post Office parking lot as a site for EPA Storm water technical grant project. Commissioner Luke said three options will be offered, with city input.

The City Commission approved a Gaming Site Authorization renewal for the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 at Captain’s Pub.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

No information was presented.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

 

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen reported on house demolitions, including a flood damaged home from two years ago, where a new house will be built.

He added other demolition include near the Rainbow Bridge.

Tree and stump removal continues in the city.

He added that unlicensed vehicle storage complaints have been investigated.

Fire Chief Retterath reminded that this is Fire Prevention Week. He said that smoke detectors need to be installed, and batteries charged.

He noted that VCSU students have repainted fire hydrants.

Commissioner Nielson pointed out that Wednesday is Walk To School Day in Valley City.

Mayor Werkhoven pointed out that Devil Lake had four-tenths of a foot to drop to reach the freeze up level.

KLJ updated progress on College Street and Viking Drive with the permanent flood control project.

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