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

A Proclamation was made by Mayor Werkhoven recognizing the Valley City High School Wrestling Team, EDC Dual Champs for the 2015-16 season, as each member introduced themselves, many of whom broke records.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA INCLUDED:

Electric, Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor License Renewals for Wrigley Mechanical, Inc., Peterson Mechanical Inc., RJ’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Grotberg Electric Inc, dba Triton Mechanical, Grotberg Electric Inc., Fehr Electric, Scott’s Electric Inc., Charlie & Sons Electric Inc., Sheyenne Mechanical LLC., Great Plains Plumbing, Inc., Valley Electric Service, Inc., Manning Mechanical, Inc., Magnum Electric, Inc., ASAP Electric.

A License Renewal for house moving for Liechty Homes Inc. and Carrington House Moving, Inc.

A Game of Chance Raffle Permit for Valley Quilters.

And all licenses received before April 1, 2016.

PUBLIC FORUM: Jim Black spoke. He offered mediation on behalf of Genesis Mediation regarding conflicts and grievances filed against city government officials. He explained the process with those involved in the conflicts. He noted that the mediation service fees will be charged to the city.

The city will hire its own attorney.

ORDINANCES:

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance repealing, amending, and reenacting Chapter 1, General Provisions of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City, North Dakota.

City Attorney Myhre said the Ordinance is part of the re-codification process.

It addresses criminal offenses and specifies what category various crimes will be considered, for example a misdemeanor. It does not currently specify a specific penalty schedule, as Myhre said that would be left up to the Municipal Judge.

Commissioner Luke asked for that to be included in the Ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS:

City Commissioners heard the Bright Energy Solutions annual report from Marcy Douglas.

The rebate program was explained, programmed specifically for Valley City.

She said the Cash Rebate Program is geared to reduce peak electrical usage, demand.

She pointed out the city’s distribution of energy savings light bulbs.

She outlined various energy efficient programs available to residential and commercial customers.

She said Valley City has reached its energy savings goal, each year since the implementation in 2010.

City Commissioners approved the 2016 Public Works Capital Budget.

Approved a sidewalk contract for 2016 with Lynn Johnson. City Administrator Schelkoph said the contract concerns replacing city sidewalks, and the Commission approved a contract.

City Commissioners approved continuing the forestry contract with Willis Wagar for the 2016 summer season. His salary is increase 1.3 percent, at $6,400 for the summer month work.

Approved replacing the Public Works snow blower for a new Tenco 202 from Swanston Equipment in the amount of $128,600 with trade. City Administrator Schelkoph said the present 10 year old blower lost an engine bearing this past year. A dump truck purchase will be held off in order to purchase the snow blower.

The Commissioners approved a request from Valley Development Group to approve releasing $50,000 for an economic development project to proceed. Valley City Barnes County Economic Development Corporation would not release the name of the company under consideration.

The Dollars would come from the economic developement fund, with additional funding being secured.

The location under consideration would occupy the Northwest Industrial Park Building the former John Deere location. Enhancements are planned for the building.

She said the business would employee 7-10 full time jobs at $15-$16 per hour, with benefits.

She said the Barnes County Commission has approved releasing the $50,000.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

David Schelkoph noted the City of Valley City has received a Water Quality Award, and added that officials with Flood Control America will be in Valley City to instruct workers on installing the aluminum planks for the permanent flood control project.

City Fire Chief Retterath reminded resident to check their smoke detector batteries and that the units works.

KLJ reported that the flood control wall project along Viking Drive is progressing and is expected to be completed in that area in 4-6 weeks.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

Mayor Werkhoven said he will be in attendance at the

Upper Sheyenne Basin meeting, Wednesday at 9-a.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

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