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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.<\/p>\n
All members were present.<\/p>\n
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Missouri River Energy Services Update.\u00a0 CEO Tom Heller, talked about the partnership between MRES and the City, along with the power supply, and the four state area, served established in 1965 supplying \u00a0power wholesale,a $300-million company. \u00a0\u00a0Loans are secured by support from power purchasers such as Valley City.\u00a0 Hyrdo power is supplied by WAPA.\u00a0 He said a five percent reduction in rates \u00a0from MRES will be coming in 2022. $660,00 was refunded to Valley \u00a0\u00a0the last year, in the form of an energy rebate.\u00a0 He said Valley City has 93-percent carbon-free power supply.\u00a0 In the future MRES is looking at a solar power supply that would be installed in Valley City.<\/p>\n
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A<\/strong>PPROVAL OF <\/strong>C<\/strong>ONSENT <\/strong>A<\/strong>GENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n An Application for a Raffle Permit for Barnes County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. from August 17th, 2021 to June 30, 2022.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n P<\/strong>UBLIC <\/strong>C<\/strong>OMMENTS \u2026.No One Spoke\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n O<\/strong>RDINANCE <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was the First Reading of an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to Titles 11 and 16 of the Valley City Municipal Code.\u00a0 City Attorney Martineck said, the Ordinance approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, involves changes to zoning and subdivisions with guidelines. Among the issues are the Ordinance requires ADA compliant sidewalks in all residential areas.\u00a0 It also outlines the number of off-street parking spaces, based on a formula, and includes multi family units.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n R<\/strong>ESOLUTION <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Sell City Property if it\u2019s below $2500. City Attorney Martineck said\u00a0 the Resolution allows the City Administrator to do so administratively.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved a Resolution Approving the Replat of Original Townsite Block 17 Lot 15 (Fire Department Expansion). \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission approved a Resolution Approving the Replat of Grangers Subdivision Lots 9 & 10.<\/p>\n City Attorney Martineck said, stormwater runoff will be addressed, and incorporate sidewalks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n Approved was a request for the City of Valley City, to provide a Letter Supporting Changes that Support Development and Object Recent Changes Implemented by MDU. Valley City Barnes County Economic Development Director, Jennifer Feist said, the, changes require a Class One contractor license for work performed.\u00a0 She said the issue needs to be elevated to community awareness, and statewide, concerning safety issues, and federal guidelines interpreted by MDU.\u00a0 Support from the city and Barnes County, along with economic development is being requested.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission discussed Delinquent Electric Bills staying with Properties.<\/p>\n Commissioner Bishop, said the current Ordinance \u00a0procedure in place needs to be negotiated with landlords to possibly modify the policy, at a public meeting. Several North Dakota cities have the policy in place including Jamestown.\u00a0 The City Commission voted to \u00a0set up a meeting with landlords regarding delinquent electric bills to protect the entities involved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was the Appointment of Tyler Marthaler as the Community at Large Representative for the Visitor\u2019s Committee.\u00a0 Deputy Auditor Klein said, the Visitors Committee approved the recommendation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was a Visitors Committee Recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant for Dakota Dogs in the amount up to $1,000 towards additional signage and $3,587 towards exterior and lobby improvements for a total grant of up to $4,587.00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The City Commission Approved \u00a0Construction Engineering for West End Lift Station. Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Approved was Design Engineering for 6th Street NW Reconstruction Project (NDDOT Project No. SU-2-990(060), PCN 23154). Commissioner Erickson voted in opposition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>A<\/strong>DMINISTRATOR<\/strong>\u2019<\/strong>S <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORT<\/strong><\/p>\n Gwen Crawford said a downtown speaker issue has been addressed.<\/p>\n C<\/strong>ITY <\/strong>U<\/strong>PDATES <\/strong>& C<\/strong>OMMISSION <\/strong>R<\/strong>EPORTS <\/strong><\/p>\n Police Chief Hatcher outlined the agreement with local vehicle dealers concerning preventing the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles, by inscribing the vehicle\u2019s VIN number on the part.\u00a0 The service is free of charge.<\/p>\n With school starting ,crosswalks and pavement markings have been installed \u00a0around schools, \u00a0with some changes to traffic flows that motorists need to be aware of.<\/p>\n The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 followed by replays.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall. 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