City Commission discusses Ordinance changes

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

NATIONAL MAYORS DAY  (Service Recognition Day)

APRIL 5, 2016.  Mayor Werkhoven read a Proclamation.

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 $ $2,420,372,33

 

Parade permit for the annual Rally in the Valley on June 18, 10 am.

Raffle permit for Chamber of Commerce “Duckin’ Down the Sheyenne”.

A request to block off street for Prom Drill on April 20th.

ORDIANCES…

Approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance repealing, amending, and reenacting Title 1, General Provisions of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City, North Dakota. Attorney Myhre said the action is part of the city’s recodification process.

 

 

Approved the first reading of an amended Ordinance to correct a typo,creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant where properties were removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

Attorney Myhre the State Water Commission requires the Covenant concerning properties purchased under Permanent Flood Protection.

 

 

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance rezoning NDDOT property located at from “N/A” to B-2 Highway Business District. Attorney Myhre said the rezoning is required in conjunction with the new PetroServe near the Interstate.

 

 

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance repealing, amending and reenacting Title 2, Administration, of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City. Attorney Myhre said the Ordinance is also a part of recodification, with new changes to existing document.

The City Auditor’s position will now be titled City Finance Director.

Commission Luke asked that under the Ordinance that the City Administrator have an annual review, by June 30^th each year, on job performance, by the mayor. Commissioner Nielson suggested input from City Commission members which was included in the Ordinance.

 

 

Approved the first reading of an Ordinance repealing, amending, and reenacting Title 8, Business & Occupations of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City, North Dakota. Attorney Myhre said there are no major changes, however the revisions include bringing city licenses into one chapter. E-Cigarettes also regulated by the state, would be included with tobacco products.

Licensing of taxis or Ubber would be regulated.

 

RESOLUTIONS

Approved a Resolution awarding construction contract for Water Main Improvement District No. 98. KLJ recommends awarding the contract to Sherman’s of West Fargo, in the amount of $899,539.

 

Approved a Resolution awarding construction contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement Districts No. 61 and 61B (re-lining) to Visu-Sewer Inc. in the amount of $387,625.85.

 

 

Determining the Sufficiency of Protests of Paving Improvement District No. 110. one protest was received, which is insufficient.

 

Approved a Resolution determining the Sufficiency of Protests of Paving Improvement District No. 111. KLJ said one protest letter was received, which is insufficient.

Approved was a Resolution approving final plans and specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 110, and authorize advertisement for bids.

Approved was a Resolution approving final plans and specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 111, and authorize advertisement for bids.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

City Commissioners considered purchasing a property at 737 6th Avenue SW. City Administrator Schelkoph said the property owner is no longer living at the property. He said the parcel in within the flood buyout area.

The City Commission approved starting the property buyout process.

The City Commission selected Pedersen a commissioner, to be on the Planning and Zoning Board to replace Commissioner Magnuson who stated a conflict of interest on the board. This is a required position on the board.

 

 

Discussion was held concerning Water Treatment Plant Costs. Commissioner Luke said there are no quality concerns, and noted the increases over the previous lime pit use.

She said city engineers and NDSU authorities are looking into why there are issues as to why the water needs the amount of treatment it’s receiving.

No action was taken by the Commission.

 

 

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT No Report.

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Auditor Richter said the 2007 bonds are up for refinancing, and a bond sale by the end of this month.

City Assessor Hansen noted that the City Board of Equalization meeting is Tuesday April 12, 2016, at 4-p.m., at City Hall.

City Fire Chief Retterath said the city will partner with the Red Cross in getting more smoke dtectors in homes. He said city hall has information on the safe use of fire pits.

The new city fire truck will be put into service on Wednesday.

 

KLJ reported that the storm sewer project will start next week, at 8th Avenue Southwest, which will be closed.

The Flood Wall project on College Street contiues and the new pump is operational by the city.

 

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