The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City
Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.
Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/94535528668 listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 945 3552 8668
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)
OATH OF OFFICE FOR POLICE OFFICER JOSHUA SAMPSON
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Remove R1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from July 21, 2020 meeting.
Approve changes on 7/7/2020 minutes. Original notes stated Transfer Station was open
Saturdays through the end of September. Correct date was end October 31st.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
B. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,154,951.80.
C. Approve Application for Raffle Permit for the Hi-Liner Booster Club for the activity dates of 07/01/2020 to 06/30/2021.
D. Approve Application for use of Veterans City Parking lot for the Shine Dance Team Hi-Lites car wash on the dates of August 20th and 27th from 4-9 pm during the Summer Nights activities. Back up dates of August 22nd & Sept 5th.
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
PUBLIC COMMENTS
During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.
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Thank you for participating in City Government.
ORDINANCE
- Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1063, an Ordinance to amend Title 9 (Fire Protection)fire extinguisher inspections. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
RESOLUTION
- Approve Resolution No. 2259, a resolution amending Master Fee Schedule – temporary use permit and fire extinguisher inspection. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
NEW BUSINESS
- Approve Gaming Site Authorization Application for North Dakota Wildlife Federation for raffles to be held in the VC Eagles on the date of 04/10/2021. (Finance Director Richter)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud - Consider advertising for bids for sale of vacant lot at 14th St SW, Parcel 63-0880017. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud - Consider recommendation from Visitors Committee for Image Enhancement Grant for Valley Gallery of Photography up to the amount of $5,000. (Bobby Koepplin)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud - Consider recommendation from Visitors Committee for Image Enhancement Grant for Bridgetown Storage and Properties LLP in an amount up to $5,000. (Bobby Koepplin)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud - Consider recommendation from Visitors Committee for Food and Beverage Grant to the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 up to $41,861. (Bobby Koepplin)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud - Approve Application for Property Tax Exemption for Rocking DD Properties. (Assessor Hansen)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud - Consider Amendment to Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase III – Construction Engineering. (KLJ)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud - Consider appointing interim building official. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud - Consider contract for building inspection services – Midwest Inspection Services. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud