{"id":146601,"date":"2018-06-05T17:50:37","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T22:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=146601"},"modified":"2018-06-05T17:53:35","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T22:53:35","slug":"city-commission-work-on-infrastructure-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=146601","title":{"rendered":"City Commission approves work on infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant. <\/span><\/p>\n

Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 2,557,638.25<\/span><\/p>\n

Parade Application for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Rally in the Valley on Central Avenue on June 16, 2018 <\/span><\/p>\n

Application to Block off Street for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce Crazy Daze on July 25 on Central Avenue from 2<\/span>nd <\/span>Street NE to 4<\/span>th <\/span>Street NE and 3<\/span>rd <\/span>Street from 2<\/span>nd <\/span>Avenue NE to 2<\/span>nd <\/span>Avenue NW <\/span><\/p>\n

Application for Tree Trimming License for Johnny B\u2019s Trees <\/span>pending evidence of liability insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Application for Plumber & Mechanical Contractor for Arneson, Inc. <\/span><\/p>\n

Raffle Permit for Shine <\/span><\/p>\n

PUBLIC COMMENTS \u2026 <\/span><\/b>No one spoke<\/span><\/p>\n

ORDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n

Approved was the first reading of Ordinance No. 1032, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages, with removal of language for Class I flower shop sales of alcohol.<\/p>\n

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RESOLUTION <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

City Commissioners approved a Resolution to create Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 63, located along 3<\/span>rd <\/span>Avenue SE. KLJ said residents there have been informed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approved a Resolution to create Water Main Improvement District No. 99, located along 3<\/span>rd <\/span>Avenue SE.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approved a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Boomers Corner Keg on June 17, 2018 for Dakota Riders Hillclimb. City Police Chief Phil Hatcher said the permit is from 12 noon to 8-p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer\u2019s Corner Keg from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.\u00a0 City Auditor Richter, said this is a renewal and does not include a raffle.<\/p>\n

Approved the Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Frank S. Henry VFW Post 2764 at NuBar and VFW Club from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.<\/p>\n

Approved the roof repair for standpipe mixer expenditures by Great Plains Structures in the amount of $32,025.00.\u00a0 City Administrator Schelkoph, said damage to the structure was caused by a high wind.<\/p>\n

An insurance claim was filed.<\/p>\n

Approved a Contract with Jordan Transformer, LLC to Drain, Inspect, and Report the cause of the motor trip in a URS Tap Changer that is attached to a Transformer, in the amount of $14,234.00. City Administrator Schelkoph, said the motor is failing and a leak was discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approved a Contract with Resco to purchase transformers in the amount of $19,093.00.\u00a0 City Administrator Schelkoph, said the request was brought before the Commission as the cost is over $10,000.<\/p>\n

The City Commission, considered accepting bid for solid waste transfer contract.\u00a0 City Administrator Schelkoph said five engineering firms gave presentations of proposals to the city.<\/p>\n

He said a committee recommends KLJ be the engineer firm of choice.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the recommendation.\u00a0 Commissioners Bishop and Magnuson voted against<\/p>\n

Commissioner Bishop a member of the committee hearing the presentations voted against the recommendation, saying it was time to give another firm the opportunity to work on a project.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approved was accepting bid for the sale of City Parking Lot south of Hub-Mac more specifically described as Parcel Number 63-3473111, Lots 3-6, Block 31 Original Townsite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Approved the Technical Support Services Agreement with Barnes County.\u00a0 City Auditor Richter said the rated is $75 per hour, and increase of $25 per hour.<\/p>\n

Approved the Technical Support Services Agreement with Barnes County.\u00a0 City Auditor Richter said the rated is $75 per hour, and increase of $25 per hour.<\/p>\n

Approved appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2018.<\/p>\n

City Auditor Richter said they are:<\/p>\n