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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular session Tuesday at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n
RECOGNITION OF MAYOR FOR A DAY <\/strong><\/p>\n Students Tessa Anderson and Nora Wolhart \u00a0Jefferson Elementary School 3rd graders read the City Government Week Proclamation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:<\/strong><\/p>\n Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.<\/p>\n Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,646,288.49.<\/p>\n Blocking \u00a0off the Street Request for Valley City Public Schools on May 9, 2018 on 2nd Ave NW from 4th Street NW to 5th Street NW<\/p>\n A Raffle Permit for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS \u00a0No One spoke<\/strong><\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n The Commission approved financial support of the South Central Seniors Transportation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pat Hansen explained that last year in Barnes County 59,868 rides were provided, noting that 60 percent of riders are non-senior citizens.<\/p>\n The recent fund raising total was $36,689 with the city contributing $20,000 toward the goal of $80,000.<\/p>\n She noted significant state funding cuts due to the decrease in oil tax revenue.<\/p>\n Donations can be brought to the Senior Center, or call 845-4300.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visitors Committee Chairman Bobby Koepplin requested $7,500 from the Reserved Streetscape Project Funds for Chamber of Commerce for one-time construction marketing, which was approved by Commissioners.<\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Food & Beverage Grant Request for Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $32,000. \u00a0Bobby Koepplin said the funds go to improvements and signage at the Rosebud Visitors Center. Other matching dollars are in place.<\/p>\n Bobby Koepplin requested an Image Enhancement Grant from Mobility Plus Rehabilitation, Ltd. in the amount of $1,000, for opening a business in Valley City, with the grant specifically for signage.<\/p>\n Approved \u00a0awarding bid for planting of trees for the ND Forest Service grant. Bobby Koepplin explained the areas to be planted.<\/p>\n Valley City Fire Department Annual Report was presented by Fire Chief Retterath, who noted the number of calls in 2017 decreased by 10 from the year before.<\/p>\n Approved VCFD part-time staff for pre-planning buildings, presented by Fire Chief Retterath.\u00a0 The plans indicate such items as gas shutoffs, and other items vital to fire fighting efforts.<\/p>\n Approved a Gaming Site Authorization for Edgar A. Fisher Post 60 of the American Legion.<\/p>\n Approved an NDDOT Cost Participation, Construction & Maintenance Agreement for UGP-SU-2-990(055)059, 3rd Avenue SE from 4th St SE to Main Street.\u00a0 KLJ explained that the funding is from an Urban Grant from NDDOT, and federal dollars approval. The project cost is $1.15 million\u00a0 with the local cost shared $452,000.<\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT <\/strong><\/p>\n David Schelkoph said he has had phone call about areas of slippery streets in town.\u00a0 He said those calls should go to Public Works at 845-0380, or Dispatch 845-8181.<\/p>\n He said North Dakota congressional delegation joined with FEMA to find a legal resolution to keeping a permanent flood control wall in place.<\/p>\n He reminded residents that Main Street will remain closed for the permanent flood control project.<\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n City Assessor Hanson said the Annual Board of Equalization is Tuesday April 10th<\/sup> at 4-p.m. at City Hall.<\/p>\n Fire Chief Retterath said 340 invitations have been sent for this summer\u2019s State Fire Convention to be held in Valley City.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud thanked the staff, and parents and the schools for participating in Mayor For a Day.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular session Tuesday at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present. RECOGNITION OF MAYOR FOR A DAY Students Tessa Anderson and Nora Wolhart \u00a0Jefferson Elementary School 3rd graders read the City Government Week Proclamation. 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