{"id":42542,"date":"2014-04-01T18:02:49","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T23:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=42542"},"modified":"2014-04-02T07:35:44","modified_gmt":"2014-04-02T12:35:44","slug":"city-commission-approves-phase-one-perm-flood-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=42542","title":{"rendered":"City Approves Phase One, Perm. Flood Control"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Mayor Werkhoven introduced the winner of Mayor For A Day with 140 essays submitted by 3rd<\/sup> graders at Jefferson and St. Catherine\u2019s Elementary school.<\/p>\n

Presentations were made first to Cassie Anderson, the Mayor For A Day Winner.<\/p>\n

She received Chamber Bucks from the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

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

Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant. Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,490,923,37.<\/p>\n

PUBLIC FORUM<\/p>\n

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

RESOLUTIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS<\/p>\n

PUBLIC FORUM \u2026 No one spoke.<\/p>\n

RESOLUTIONS & PUBLIC HEARINGS<\/p>\n

A public hearing regarding the replat of Lot 4, of Hi-Line Estates Addition, City of Valley City.\u00a0 (Six D Construction) The action stems for an addtion to Legacy Place in Valley City.<\/p>\n

Following the hearing the City Commission approved a Resolution of the replat.<\/p>\n

A public hearing was held regarding the replat of Lot 9, Block 1, Northern Pacific West First Addition, City of Valley City.\u00a0 For the former C.H. Carpenter Lumber building refurbishing.<\/p>\n

Following the hearing Commissioners approved a Resolution for the replat.<\/p>\n

Approved was a Resolution approving the execution of the contract for X over Y CROD changed to a Fixed CROD for WAPA, concerning the purchase of electricity. City Commission Luke explained the purchase plans with WAPA and MRES, and kilowatt hour cost savings to the city.<\/p>\n

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Also approved was a Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to Robert Gibb & Sons in the amount of $1,074.066 for Water Main Improvement Project No. 96, new eight inch main, in the Victory Park Addition. Auditor Richter said a meeting will be held about the project with property owners, at the end of April.<\/p>\n

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City Commissioners approved a Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to Paras Contracting Inc. in the amount of $1,602,201.66, for Paving Improvement District No. 105, <\/i>east of John Deer Seeding.<\/p>\n

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And the City Commission approved a Resolution accepting bid and awarding contract to Border States Paving in the amount of $398,601.00 for Paving Improvement District No. 104, covering new streets such as Winter Show road, with a mill and overlay.<\/p>\n

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ORDINANCES<\/p>\n

The City commission approved the second and final reading of an Ordinance changing the zoning from I-B to B-2, on Replat of Auditor\u2019s Lot Number 1B of SW \u00bc Section 29, Township 140 N, Range 58 W, Barnes County, North Dakota. Chris Lunde property, in order to construct buildings on the property.<\/p>\n

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NEW BUSINESS<\/p>\n

Commissioners\u00a0approved\u00a0\u00a0a Special Alcohol Beverage Event for Bridges Bar & Grill (VC Developers) at the Winter Show for the National Bucking Bull Association, April 5, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Discussion was held on the Public Works Capital Budget. City Administrator David Schelkoph asked for direction on the possibility of expenditures, and the budget was approved by the Commission.<\/p>\n

Discussion then concerned the SWC\u2019s water project plan for next biennium, three water supply projects, with a cost share with the State Water Commission. The cost just under $3 million.<\/p>\n

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The Commission approved Phase 1 Permanent Flood Protection Construction Plan Commissioner Pedersen said the plan is at a key milestone, with Phase One, with financing requests. KLJ\u2019s Chad Peterson explained design options, and locations for flood mitigation, and costs. He said public meetings on the plan have been held in Valley City in the past.<\/p>\n

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The City Commission approved the bid for 2 motor graders and 1 loader 7 year lease to RDO Equipment. City Administrator Schelkoph said Butler Machinery removed their bid, due to not be able to meeting a maximum height of the equipment. He said Butler was not the low bidder.<\/p>\n

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The Commission discussed and approved \u00a0the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES)\u00a0contract changes.<\/p>\n

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CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT<\/p>\n

City Administrator Schelkoph updated the commission on the installation of automated meters, and load control project.<\/p>\n

He said the CHS Nitrogen Fertilizer plant officials will meet with the Valley City officials concerning providing water for the proposed Spiritwood plant.<\/p>\n

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CITY UPDATE & COMMISSION REPORTS<\/p>\n

Auditor Richter said starting next month, roll call at Commission meetings will be on rotating basis.<\/p>\n

City Assessor Sandy Hansen reminds the public of the city Board of Equalization meeting coming up, and that any protests start at the city level.<\/p>\n

City Building Inspector Dave Andersen said city clean up week, will be May 12-16, 2014, and reminds residents to keep yards clean, and to pick up after pets.<\/p>\n

City Fire Chief Gary Retterath said the city will begin to test the outdoor siren system soon.<\/p>\n

Mayor Werkhoven complemented the street department on the recent snow fall removal.<\/p>\n

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68 followed by replays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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