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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
All members were present, as they and others speaking in attendance participated by telephone conference call.<\/p>\n
Mayor Carlsrud said at the outset of the meeting that the expected that the expected dollars from the Prairie Dog legislation for project\u00a0 assistance won\u2019t be forthcoming.\u00a0 The expected total from the state was $3.4 million.<\/p>\n
Discussed was funding, including use of Renewal and Replacement fund, for new infrastructure in territories annexed to the City.<\/p>\n
Auditor Avis Richter said the city has dollars in the Renewal and Replacement fund, is at $1.25 million dollars.<\/p>\n
Commission Magnuson said, for the city\u2019s future growth and expand the tax base and bring new residents to town, Valley City needs annexation of properties, and provide for development infrastructure.\u00a0 Up to $150,000 is available to offer developers, for new residential home construction.\u00a0 The balance of any costs are the responsibility of the developers.<\/p>\n
Commissioner Bishop asked if bonding funds would be appropriate.\u00a0 Auditor Richter said the proposed funding discussed is preferable.<\/p>\n
The city and Barnes Rural Water are expected to make arrangements on providing water to structures that will be developed.\u00a0 Valley City public works, electricity, would provide the power, which will be further researched.<\/p>\n
No action was taken at Wednesday\u2019s meeting.\u00a0 The City Commission will consider the issues, and any additional information at the April commission meeting.<\/p>\n
Considered was the Bridgetown Development requests related to Auditors Lot 5 of NE\u00bc, Section 27, Township 140N, Range 58W, Barnes Country (Waterfront Meadows subdivision)<\/p>\n
Commissioners discussed:<\/p>\n
Cost-share for infrastructure to new subdivision.<\/p>\n
Waiver of performance bond. \u2013 and costs, requested by the developer.<\/p>\n
Waiver of Curb\/gutter\/street installation. \u00a0(Special Assessed to new property owner)<\/p>\n
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Taxation of undeveloped lots.<\/p>\n
Developer Donnie Eberle proposed a lower amount until the houses are built and sold, and occupied.<\/p>\n
Eberle \u00a0proposes 47 taxable lots, to be built in two phases.<\/p>\n
Auditor Richter said the information needs to be given to City Assessor Sandy Hansen to considered.<\/p>\n
Mayor Carlsrud suggested to move the topics to the Finance Committee for further consideration following research and then to the full City Commission.<\/p>\n
The meeting was shown live on CSi 68, followed by replays.<\/p>\n
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