City Commission hears report on Mill Dam

Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.

Commissioner Pedersen was not present.

Commission Magnuson was present with an Award from The North Dakota League of Cities, The Visionary Award.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED:

Game of Chance Raffle Permit for St. Catherine’s Parish KC’s and Barnes County Wildlife Federation.

Blocking off streets for Rally in the Valley car show on June 18.

PUBLIC FORUM – No one spoke.

 

ORDINANCES :

Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1005, an ordinance creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant where properties were removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.

Approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance rezoning NDDOT property located at from “N/A” to B-2 Highway Business District. Located near interstate in conjunction with the PetroServe project.

Approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance repealing, amending and reenacting Title 2, Administration, of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City.

Approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1008, an ordinance repealing, amending, and reenacting Title 8, Business & Occupations of the revised ordinances of the City of Valley City.

Attorney Myhre said ordinance changes includes language concerning the number of tobacco licenses in the city and includes language concerning E-cigarettes.

RESOLUTIONS:

Approved a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District to Border State’s Engineering.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioners heard a presentation by Barr Engineering regarding Mill Dam Safety and maintenance. The City of Valley City owns the Dam.

The report said the Dam has two cracks, stemming from previous flooding and causing seepage.

A 40-percent cost share for repairs is available, from the State Water Commission. Game and Fish and USDA may also be available for funding sources.

An option includes eliminating the Dam. Rapids would be created, with no spillway.

The project would be done in three phases.

Phase One, is a feasibility study, including costs.

Phase Two, is the design.

Phase Three is permitting and construction.

No action was taken by the Commission.

The City Commission review the “Fresh Pursuit” video and review the 2015 Annual Report. from Police Chief Thompson. He said the present pursuit policy in force is the best and safest option.

 

City Commissioners approved proceeding with the second and final part of Northwest Sidewalk Repair, and to proceed with starting the bid process for Northeast Sidewalk Repair project.

Approved was a Special Event Beverage Permit for City Lights for the Chamber and Development Corporation Annual Banquet on April 29, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the VCSU Student Center

Approved the Special Alcoholic Event Beverage Permit for the Eagles at the ND Winter Show building on April 23-24, Wrangler Team Roping, and also June 3-4, Rough Riders Rodeo. Eagles

The Commission approved sending the 2017-19 Project Information and Planning Form to the State Water Commission for Valley City water improvements, flood control, dam safety (Mill Dam) riverbank erosion and west main storm sewer projects.

Commissioners discussed putting a moratorium on Devils Lake Outlet pumping.

Commissioner Luke talked about the current lake levels, adding at this point there is not a chance of the Lake overflowing based on information from NOAA.

She said the sulfate levels remain a concern with the downstream flows.

The Commission took no action on the issue.

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

 

David Schelkopf indicated a proposal to change the landfill hours to become 8-a.m., to 6-p.m.

He said alley maintenance will begin when the water dissipates.

A computer server will be replaced. In the meantime a bypass to the server is being looked at. The down time affects the public’s ability to access certain services.

 

CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS

Police Chief Thompson indicated a petition to legalize marijuana will be available.   A rally to legalize marijuana will be at the Barnes County Courthouse lawn at 4: 20-p.m., on Wednesday.

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