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\"\"<\/a>Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News)– The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Monday evening (Oct 15, 2012) at 5-p.m., at City Hall.\u00a0 Commissioner Nielson was not present.<\/p>\n

The Extra Mile Day Proclamation was read. It proclaimed the community members going the extra mile in community spirit. It was further proclaimed that November 1, 2012 is Extra Mile Day in Valley City.<\/p>\n

Approval of Consent Agenda Items included:<\/p>\n

Approving a Parade application and Block Off Street request from the Chamber of Commerce for the Christmas Parade on Nov. 30, 2012.<\/p>\n

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Public Forum: No one spoke.<\/p>\n

A Public Hearing was held regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District Nos. 94 and 99.\u00a0 Seal Coat and Patching District.<\/p>\n

No one appeared at the hearing.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Following the Public Hearing, the City Commission approved the Special Assessments.<\/p>\n

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Ordinances:<\/p>\n

Approved the Second and Final Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning a tract of Land located at 221 13th Street Southwest from A Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial. (legal description of A TRACT OF LAND, 9.42 ACRES IN THE N1\/2 OF THE SE1\/4 OF SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT (28), TOWNSHIP ONE HUNDRED FORTY (140), RANGE FIFTY-EIGHT (58), LESS R\/W.)<\/p>\n

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Commissioners approved the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance extending the city extraterritorial boundary to 1 mile.<\/p>\n

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Also approved was the First Reading of Ordinance creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant where structures were removed in accordance with the State Water Commission.<\/p>\n

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Resolutions:<\/p>\n

The City Commission, approved a Resolution which approves the deadline for submitting agenda items for the commission meetings by 5 pm the Wednesday prior to the regular commission meeting.<\/p>\n

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New Business:<\/p>\n

City Commissioners discussed\u00a0 with Valley Recycling, for \u00a0the city to subsidize the operation.<\/p>\n

It was stated, that a third of the revenue, comes from the City of Valley City.<\/p>\n

The business representatives suggested the dollars come from a monthly fee on residents water bills. $4 a month for residential customers, and $6 for businesses.<\/p>\n

They said the proposal would be taken in steps to accomplish, and initially getting a new collection truck.<\/p>\n

Mayor Werkhoven said a utility other than water should be looked at for a charge, based on recent costs, and upcoming water main projects.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Luke suggested the fee be placed on the monthly garbage collection fee, which Commissioner Pedersen agreed with.<\/p>\n

City Commissioner Pedersen said any contract should be on an annual basis, due to the volatility of the recycling market.<\/p>\n

The recycler accepts most types of plastic, office paper and cardboard.<\/p>\n

A representative of the Nearly New store said the business is working with the recycler.<\/p>\n

At Monday\u2019s meeting, the City Commission Mayor Werkhoven suggested further discussions, which the Commission agreed to.<\/p>\n

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Next under discussion was the Option to Purchase land between the City and Valley City Parks & Recreation, in the amount of $4,000.<\/p>\n

City Administrator Schelkoph said the property is located at the corner of 9th<\/sup> Street and 5th<\/sup> Avenue, adjacent to Charlie Brown Field.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the purchase, unanimously.<\/p>\n

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A Gaming Site Authorization for North Dakota Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc.\/Dakota Valley Fowlers at the Eagles Club was approved.<\/p>\n

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The City Commission, approved the Design Engineering Contract for Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the 2013 Seal Coat and Mill and Overlay in the amount of $33,000.00.<\/p>\n

The bids would go out in January of 2013 and opened in February.<\/p>\n

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Approved was the Design Engineering Contract for Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the 2013 for street reconstruction on 9th Street Northeast and 12th Street Northeast, in the amount of $48,500.00.<\/p>\n

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Also approved was the Design Engineering Contract for Kadrmas Lee & Jackson for the 2013 for new street construction in Prairie View Addition, 10th Street Northwest, Hyland Park Addition, and Hill Side Addition in the amount of $35,500.00.<\/p>\n

A Public Information meeting will be held on each of the projects.<\/p>\n

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City Administrator Schelkoph\u2019s Report:<\/p>\n

He introduced Chad Peterson of KLJ.<\/p>\n

Peterson said, the first phase of the 9th Avenue Northwest Paving Improvement Project is about 85% complete.<\/p>\n

Weather permitting, the project may be completed in about two weeks, with the road ready for traffic about October 27, 2012.<\/p>\n

The final phase of construction of the 9th Avenue Paving Reconstruction Project could start in late April or early May, 2013.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that weather permitting other projects should be completed soon.<\/p>\n

Schelkopf then said bids were awarded to an outside contractor to assist in demolishing flood buyout homes purchased by the city.<\/p>\n

He said asbestos abatement responsibility has been laid out by the city to the demolishing contractor.<\/p>\n

He said some properties may also have fuel tanks, not in view, that were previously in use, which needs to be addressed, before demolition.<\/p>\n

He also said the City\u2019s Employee Policy and Procedures manual is being updated.<\/p>\n

With the auditorium sale, Schelkoph said November 15, 2012 is the last day to submit proposals to the city, for re-purposing the building, which will be approved by the city before the auction, which is expected by November 19, 2012.<\/p>\n

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He added a new policy will be developed on those behind in paying their utility bills, to bring payments up to date, and to address delinquencies.<\/p>\n

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City Updates & Commission Comments:<\/p>\n

City Attorney Russell Myhre said, with the bidding process, for the purchase of flood buyout homes, all proper procedurres have been followed and the lowest bid was accepted in all cases.<\/p>\n

City Auditor Avis Richter said absentee ballots may be filled out.<\/p>\n

Absentee Ballots for the City Advisory vote\u00a0are at City Hall.<\/p>\n

The absentee ballots for the General Election are at the Barnes County Courthouse.<\/p>\n

On election day Valley City residents will vote at their regular precincts, for both the advisory vote and the General Election.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Fred Thompson told the commissioners that he favor dropping the escorting of funerals, due to potential liability issues concerning any traffic accident that might occur.<\/p>\n

The meeting was shown live on CSi 68, followed by replays.<\/p>\n

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