CityHallVCValley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Wednesday 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 $ 1,273,333.79

Plumbing License Renewal for On Demand Plumbing, Home Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditioning.

Special Alcohol Beverage Request for Eagles at the ND Winter Show, March 5-12.

Game of Chance Raffle Permit for Disabled American Veteran and SVACTC Skills, USA.

 

PUBLIC FORUM:

Lloyd Nelson said he was unhappy with the increase in property taxes.

He also said it’s been 10 years since his curb and sidewalk has been fixed.

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen said he inspected the curb damage.

Mayor Werhoven suggested that Nelson, Andersen and City Administrator Schelkoph meet and rectify the situation.

 

 

ORDINANCES

Approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance amending Title 9, (Zoning, Section 27-08-02(4), Section 27-08-04(1)(c), Section 27-08-04(2), and Section 27-03-03.)

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications for Water Main Improvement District No. 98, and authorize advertisement for bids. KLJ said the area includes 11 city blocks south of downtown.

 

Approved a Resolution approving final plans and specifications for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No.61 and 61B, and authorize advertisement for bids. KLJ said the sewer lining includes North Central, and Second Avenue Northwest.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Werkhoven asked that City Commissioners discuss and review funding options, and consultant services for Projects on the Federal Aid System.   No action was taken.

 

 

Considered a Cost Participation, Construction, and Maintenance Agreement for Urban Federal Aid Project, 6th Street NE from Central Avenue to 8th Avenue and 2nd Avenue NE from 2nd St NE to 4th St NE for Mill & Overlay and Incidentals, for Paving Improvement District No. 110. KLJ explained the cost share on various city projects. ADA compliance will affect some of the costs.

City Commissioner approved the city’s participation.

 

Approved the Recommended Reductions made to the 2016 City Budget. City Administrator Schelkoph, said there will be four percent state funding cuts ordered by Governor Dalrymple that make it necessary to reduce city expenditures…about 50 percent, to offset $151,000 in fiscal year 2016 cuts, in the Capital Construction projects .

The City Commissioners approved departmental reductions to offset the loss of state revenues, and implement the cost saving measures.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph said there will be training to install aluminum planks for the permanent flood control project. The planks will be temporarily stored until put in to place.

He noted that public service awards were given out at a program last week, recognizing their years of service to the city.

The 2016 emergency flood control plans have been updated, due in part to the permanent flood control measures.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS:

City Fire Chief Retterath reminded residents that the river ice is melting and is unsafe.

Viking Drive, and south, will close starting Monday March 7, 2016, for work on the permanent flood control projects. KLJ will issue a news release for distribution to the media.

Mayor Werkhoven said what appears to be cracks in some of the new permanent flood is not a problem, and is made to look that way, and will be safe for flood protection.

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