06/18/2019 Commission Minutes

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Valley City Commission Proceedings
Tuesday, ­June 18, 2019
5:00 PM

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Erickson.

Others Present: City Administrator Schelkoph, City Auditor Richter, City Attorney Martineck (by phone), City Assessor Hansen, Public Works Accountant Jacobson, Building/Fire Inspector Andersen, Fire Chief Magnuson, Police Chief Hatcher, Deputy Auditor Klein, Chad Petersen from KLJ.

Approval of Agenda – Addition of Consent D.h., F, R1; Removal of N1

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the June 4 and June 11, 2019 meetings, seconded by Commissioner Powell. Motion carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit for CHI Mercy Health Foundation and for Shine
  2. Approve 2019-2020 Renewal of Cabaret License for Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2192
  3. Approve 2019-2020 Renewal of Retail Tobacco Licenses for the following businesses:
    1. Brothers III
    2. County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
    3. Dakota Silver
    4. Dakota Plains Ag at 807 W Main Ave
    5. Dakota Plains Ag at 151 9th Ave NW
    6. Eagles Aerie Club 2192
    7. Family Dollar, Inc.
    8. Farmers Union Oil Company of Moorhead dba PetroServe USA #071
    9. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 148 South Central Ave
    10. Leevers Foods, Inc. at 424 2nd Ave NE
    11. And all complete licenses received before 10 AM, on Friday, June 28.
  4. Approve Renewal of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the following businesses:
    1. Boomer’s Corner Keg
    2. Captain’s Pub
    3. County Bottle Shop, Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
    4. Dakota Silver
    5. Jimmy’s Pizza
    6. Town & Country Club
    7. VC Developers LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill
    8. American Legion Post 60
    9. And all complete license applications received before 10 AM, on Friday, June 28 and approved by the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Auditor
  5. Approve Block off the Street Request for Valley City Chamber of Commerce on Central Avenue N and on 2nd Street N for Summer Nights on Central on July 11, 18 and 25, 2019
  6. Approve Block off the Street Request for On the Move for Let’s Walk Valley City on Chautauqua Blvd from 6th Street NE to 12th Street NE on July 22, 2019

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments

Lloyd Nelson spoke regarding Public Comments procedures. President Carlsrud stated answers can be provided at City Hall.

Public Hearing

Public Hearing for Transfer of Class B and Class C Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Dakota Silver, LLC
President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open. There were no comments. Commissioner Bishop moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.

Consider Transfer of Class B and Class C Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Dakota Silver, LLC
Commissioner Erickson moved to transfer the Class B & Class C Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Dakota Silver, LLC; seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution

Approve Resolution No. 2208, a Resolution Approving Replat of Lot 9, South Valley Addition

City Administrator Schelkoph reported the replat of Lot 9, South Valley Addition was submitted and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends the approval of this replat. Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve Resolution No. 2208, seconded by Commissioner Powell. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Removed: N1) Consider 2019-2020 Renewal of Class B & Class G Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Brockopp Brewing, LLC with 6 month extension for construction pursuant to V.C.M.C. 4-01-11(1.b.iii)

Approve Special Alcohol Event Permit for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 on Central Avenue for Summer Nights on Central Event on July 11, 18 and 25, 2019

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the special alcohol event permit, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.

Approve Appointing Board Members for the following open positions, effective July 1, 2019

  1. Valley City Barnes County Library Board for 3 year term – Joseph DeMasi, Tim Kadrmas
  2. Planning & Zoning Commission for 5 year term – Jim Wright
  3. Renaissance Zone Board for 3 year term – Kristi Anderson, Jim Knutson, Anthony Kobbervig
  4. Special Assessment Commission for 6 year term – Paul Dahlberg
  5. Zoning Board of Adjustment (Variance) for 3 year term – Anthony Kobbervig, Mike Schell

Commissioner Powell moved to approve the appointments, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Commissioner Bishop and Commissioner Powell thanked the committee members.

The motion passed unanimously.

Approve Administration of City of Valley City’s local sales, use and gross receipts taxes by State Tax Commissioner for 2019 – 2021 biennium

City Auditor Richter reported the rate has not changed but the monthly rate has been reduced to lower volume of taxes from $44 per month to $35 per month. Commissioner Erickson moved to approve the contract, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. The motion passed unanimously.

Consider recommendation from Visitors Committee for Image Enhancement Grants for Josh & Alison Kasowski in an amount up to $1,000 for new business signage and in an amount up to $2,250 for renovation of exposed parapet wall

City Administrator Schelkoph reported Ivy Real Estate Group is seeking grants for signage and building repair. Visitors Committee provided a due pass recommendation. Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the grants as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Powell. The motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator’s Report

There was no City Administrator’s report.

City Updates & Commission Reports

City Auditor Richter stated the City will begin preparing for the 2020 budget with distribution to the City Commission on July 17.

Fire Chief Magnuson thanked the Schelkoph family for the training opportunity.

Commissioner Powell complimented the hard work downtown.

President Carlsrud thanked employees for the Rally in the Valley prep work. Carlsrud thanked the committee and board members for agreeing to serve.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:21 PM.

Dave Carlsrud, President of the
City of Valley City Commission

Attested to by:
Avis Richter, City Auditor
City of Valley City

Posted in City Commission Minutes.