{"id":92534,"date":"2016-01-19T17:40:42","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T23:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=92534"},"modified":"2016-01-20T10:03:27","modified_gmt":"2016-01-20T16:03:27","slug":"city-commission-reviewing-law-enforcement-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=92534","title":{"rendered":"City reviewing Law Enforcement Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CityHallVC\"<\/a>Valley City (CSi) The Valley City Commission met in Regular Session Tuesday evening at City Hall.\u00a0\u00a0 Commissioner Luke was on telephone conference call.<\/p>\n

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

Approved Game of Change Raffle Permit for Chamber of Commerce, Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, Ducks Unlimited \u2013 Barnes County Chapter.<\/p>\n

No one spoke at the Public Hearing time.<\/p>\n

A Public Hearing regarding an Amendment to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan, IV. Selection of Projects in the Zone (#2), and Guidelines for Project Approval, clarifying residential Renaissance Zone.<\/p>\n

Following the Public Hearing the city Commission approved the amendment to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan and the Renaissance Zone Guidelines regarding residential applications.<\/p>\n

ORDINANCES<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 9, Zoning.<\/p>\n

RESOLUTIONS<\/p>\n

The City Commissioners approved a Resolution \u00a0to Designate David Schelkoph as Representative to the Missouri River Basin Municipal Power Agency (MRES), and Marshall Senf as Alternate Representative.<\/p>\n

NEW BUSINESS<\/p>\n

Commissioners received Application for Property Tax Incentive (Payment in lieu of taxes) for a ten year period, for New or Expanding Businesses for Valley City Lodging LLC dba GrandStay Hotel & Suites and set public hearing date for February 16, 2016.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Pedersen was allowed to abstain for voting as one of the investors in the business.<\/p>\n

The commissioner then approved the application, with a public hearing at the City Commission meeting on February 16, 2016..<\/p>\n

The City Commission considered a Renaissance Zone application for Smith Lumber Company for a 5 year exemption on property tax and 5 year exemption on income tax on building expansion only, and designate it as VC-90. The Renaissance Zone Committee previously approved.<\/p>\n

The City Commission approved the exemption.<\/p>\n

Next the City Commission considered 9 Renaissance Zone applications for Smith Lumber Company for a 5 year exemption on property tax and 5 year exemption on income tax for each newly constructed townhome. Renaissance Zone Committee previously approved, as did the City Commission.<\/p>\n

The City Commissioners considered members for the Law Enforcement Feasibility Committee as the City Commission earlier this month, voted to establish a committee of no more than seven members with research of no more than 3 months. Research will include how the action would impact the city budget.<\/p>\n

City Commissioner Nielson explained a list of candidates.<\/p>\n

Recommendations:<\/p>\n

Commissioners Nielson and Magnuson would represent the city.<\/p>\n

At-Large, Carol Nelson and Frank Bishop.<\/p>\n

A VCSU representative will be included.<\/p>\n

Ex-Officio\u2026David Schelkoph, Avis Richter, possibly Russell Myhre, and a representative of the Sheriff\u2019s Office and Barnes County, along with the police chief.<\/p>\n

A member from Valley City Public Schools.<\/p>\n

Also two members of the petitioning committee, Bob Drake and Lloyd Nelson, along with a person representing young families.<\/p>\n

The individuals will be contacted to participate in the committee.<\/p>\n

The first meeting, will be on Tuesday February 16, 2016, at 7 \u2013p.m., at City Hall.<\/p>\n

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT<\/p>\n

The Public Works budget will come for approval next month.<\/p>\n

MRES will update information in regard to the budget planning.<\/p>\n

100 cats a dog and other stray animals have been trapped, and were wild.<\/p>\n

The City partners with Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals and a the vet clinic. All but two cats that were sick,\u00a0 were saved, and\u00a0 homes found.<\/p>\n

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

Avis Richter said the small projects file has been closed concerning the 2011 flood event.<\/p>\n

Dave Andersen reminded residents to shovel sidewalks following a snowfall event.<\/p>\n

Police Chief Thompson said presented data concerning gasoline usage in police usage.<\/p>\n

He said the present 4-wheel drive vehicles have proven to be fuel efficient.<\/p>\n

KLJ reported on the first permanent flood control meeting.<\/p>\n

A change in venue was noted for\u00a0 some\u00a0meetings.<\/p>\n

*NOTE CHANGES IN LOCATION<\/p>\n

Neighborhood B \u00a0 \u00a0January 21, \u00a07 pm *VC EAGLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neighborhood C \u00a0 \u00a0 January 28, \u00a06 pm\u00a0 *VC EAGLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neighborhood D \u00a0 \u00a0 January 28, \u00a08 pm\u00a0 *VC EAGLES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neighborhood E \u00a0 \u00a0 February 4, \u00a0 \u00a06 pm\u00a0 Regional Tech Center, 415 Winter Show Road.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Neighborhood F \u00a0 \u00a0 February 4, \u00a0 \u00a08 pm Regional Tech Center, 415 Winter Show Road.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Commissioner Pedersen said economic development is looking at being a liason with the closure of the Valley City Job Service Office.\u00a0 Mayor Werhoven said the DMV office for license renewals that’s closed needs to find a new Valley City location, and suggested the Rosebud Visitors Center.<\/p>\n

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

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