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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met is Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\nValley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met is Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was an Application to Block off Street for VCSU Vikings Campus Activity Board on August 28, 2019 from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM on 2nd Avenue SE<\/p>\n Commissioners Approved an Application to Block off Street for Twin City Roofing for 3rd Street NW & Central Avenue beginning September 3, 2019 for two weeks \u2013 to include the parking locations only<\/p>\n Approve was Retail Tobacco License for Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg.<\/p>\n PUBLIC COMMENTS<\/span><\/b>… No one spoke….<\/p>\n ORDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission approve an Ordinance Amending Title 5, Animals<\/p>\n City Attorney Martineck said,\u00a0 one change involves the procedure in impounding animals.<\/p>\n It’s a\u00a0 \u201cB” Misdemeanor regarding vicious animals.<\/p>\n The third change is regarding animal running at large.\u00a0 The first and second infraction are administrative offenses. The fine for a first offense\u00a0 is $50, the second offense, $100 and after that a misdemeanor with an appearance in court for a decision on the fine.<\/p>\n RESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n City Commissioners Approved a Resolution Approving Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n A Stantec representative explained Land Use plan specifics, including population growing to 2045, including a high growth rate to 11,000 from the current 6,500. \u00a0The target is \u00a09,450 for at 2045.<\/p>\n Specificg rowth areas were identified, and a future land use plan was presented, showing on Valley City may grow in the future.\u00a0\u00a0 It does not affect zoning.<\/p>\n Vacant parcels are also considered in the plan.<\/p>\n With the transportation plan, public comments were considered, concerning streets and sidewalks.<\/p>\n 2015 traffic counts were used as a basis.\u00a0 Federal aid is available in certain instances such as safety improvements.<\/p>\n Current truck routes were identified, along with current traffic volumes in Valley City.<\/p>\n Crash data was noted over the past five years in Valley City and the severity of each crash.<\/p>\n Also identified was bridges in the city, along with bike and pedestrian facilities, and quality of pavements.<\/p>\n Recommendations were made on pavement management including longevity.<\/p>\n Future growth areas were identified including areas northwest \u00a0and southeast of Valley City, and looking at developing connector routes.<\/p>\n Street congestion was also noted.<\/p>\n Changes were noted to move some collector roads to a local roadway.<\/p>\n The plan outlines adoption of transportation goals, and coordinating the transportation plan with the land use plan.<\/p>\n After hearing the plans from Stantec, the City Commission, approved the Land Use and Transportation Plan.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud pointed out the need for an accurate 2020 census, in terms of future funding for Valley City.\u00a0 The City Commission approved a Census Committee.<\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n The City Commission, reviewed the long range schedule for Permanent Flood Protection and city infrastructure improvements.\u00a0 Phase Five was outlined with areas identified, over the next few years.<\/p>\n The Commissioners were asked to reach a consensus on Phase Five funding, particularly an extension of the 6th<\/sup> Avenue Southwest \u00a0permanent flood protection plan concerning the \u00a0stability of the river bank and prioritizing that area.\u00a0 It includes sanitary sewer lift station plans.<\/p>\n The funds are different from those used for other infrastructure \u00a0projects.<\/p>\n Also noted were sanitary sewer relining.<\/p>\n Other items addressed included Special Assessment cost shares for infrastructure improvements.\u00a0 KLJ outlined future infrastructure dollars coming from the state legislature\u2019s approval of \u00a0\u201cThe Prairie Dog Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n A concern was adding these Special Assessment on top of Special Assessment that need to be paid yet.<\/p>\n Long Range infrastructure plans were noted, including the critical need for water main replacement, with some pipes about 100 years old.<\/p>\n Also included in the plans were StreetScape-2, and street improvements along with Phase Four of \u00a0Permanent Flood Protection. Along with other critical needs, and funding sources and timetables.<\/p>\n City Administrator, David Schelkoph said the City Commission\u2019s direction and vision are needed, in developing a plan, saying the most critical need to be addressed in water main replacement, especially in Northwest Valley City.<\/p>\n CITY ADMINISTRATOR\u2019S REPORT:\u00a0 <\/strong>No report was given.<\/p>\n CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Building Inspector Dave Anderson reminded property owners to keep trees, trimmed in accordance with the Ordinance, regarding height.<\/p>\n KLJ reported on changes with traffic flows around Valley City Jr.\/Sr. High School due to street construction.<\/p>\n Mayor Carlsrud reminded motorist to use caution with school starting, and in conjunction with street construction.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met is Regular Session, Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present. 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