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5K Superhero Fun Run, Walk & Stroller Roll

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Barnes County Social Services, NDSU Extension Program, City County Health, and APOC are working together to put together events during the month of April for Prevent Child Abuse Month! We have a 5K Superhero Fun Run, Walk, and Stroller Roll held on Saturday April 27th at Chautauqua Park beginning at 10am, we would love to see as many people, family and friends present at this event. We all work together to make Barnes County a safe and fun county. Registration fees: $20 – individual; $40 – family or business. Please join us by registering with the link below. For more information, see flyer.

Register at https://bit.ly/2FRHs0V.

04/16/2019 City Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday,­ April 16, 2019
5:00 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Arbor Day Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from April 2, 2019 & April 9, 2019 Board of Equalization meetings

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit for Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Disabled American Veterans
  2. Approve Block off the Street for Valley City Fire Department on Central Avenue from 4th Street to 5th Street N on May 1, 2019
  3. Approve Block off Street for Valley City High School Prom on May 4, 2019 on 4th Street NW from Central Avenue to 2nd Avenue
  4. Approve Electrician and/or Plumber License for Hope Electric; Wrigley Mechanical, Inc.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop              Powell              Erickson            Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

Resolution

R1) Consider Resolution No. 2195, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 119 (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Powell              Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

R2) Consider Resolution No. 2196, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 119B (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Powell              Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

R3) Consider Resolution No. 2197, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer No. 64 (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Powell              Carlsrud

R4) Consider Resolution No. 2198, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 52 (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Powell              Bishop              Carlsrud

R5) Consider Resolution No. 2199, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Water Main Improvement District No. 100 (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Powell              Magnuson            Carlsrud

New Business

N1) Consider transferring Access easement from the NDDOT (Love’s development) to create a right of way easement for the city that will support the extension of a south side frontage road along the interstate (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

N2) Approve bid for Electrical Department bucket truck from Terex in the amount of $221,650.00 (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Powell              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

N3) Approve Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV buyout purchase at 310 2nd Ave SW for $185,000 (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Powell              Bishop              Erickson            Carlsrud

N4) Approve Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV buyout purchase at 206 4th St SW for $68,000 (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Powell              Carlsrud

N5) Approve Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV buyout purchase at 537 4th St SW for $114,000 (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

N6) Approve Application for Property Tax Exemption for Improvement to Residential Building at 958 2nd St NW (City Assessor Hansen)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Erickson           Powell              Magnuson            Carlsrud

N7) Consider request from South Central Adult Services for $20,000 to support transit program (Pat Hansen, Director)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Powell              Carlsrud

N8) Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for American Legion at VCSU Student Union on April 23, 2019 for Development Corporation & Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (City Auditor Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Magnuson        Powell              Bishop              Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report

City Updates & Commission Reports

Adjourn

Closings & Garbage Schedule: Easter

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Transfer Station will be closed Friday, April 19 beginning at 11:30 AM and remain closed Saturday, April 20.
  • City Hall & Public Works will be closed Friday, April 19 beginning at 12:00 PM.

Garbage Schedule: Week of April 15

  • Friday’s route will be picked up by Noon on Friday.

City Government Week Proclamation

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City Government Week Proclamation

Whereas, city government is the government closest to most citizens and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and

Whereas,  city government is administered for and by its citizens and is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and

Whereas,  City government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits; and

Whereas,  north Dakota city government week is a very important time to recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; and

Whereas,  the North Dakota League of Cities and its member cities seek to teach
students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects and information; and

Whereas,  North Dakota City Government Week offers an important opportunity to
convey to all citizens of North Dakota that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement.

Now, Therefore, Be it resolved by the City of Valley City as follows:

Section 1. That the City of Valley City does encourage all citizens, city government officials and employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated accordingly.

Section 2. That the City of Valley City does encourage educational parternships between city government and schools.

Section 3. That the City of Valley City does support and encourage all City Governments to actively promote and sponsor North Dakota City Government Week.

Dave Carlsrud, Mayor
April 2, 2019

 

City of Valley City Recognized for Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance

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Public water systems are required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to take many actions to provide safe drinking water.

The SDWA was passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking (potable) water supplies. Over the years, there have been a number of changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act. These changes have made it more challenging to maintain compliance. The North Dakota Department of Health issues a Safe Drinking Water Act Certificate of Achievement as one way to recognize the public water systems that satisfied all applicable requirements during the previous calendar year.

In 2018, the City of Valley City complied with all applicable Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. To recognize this accomplishment, the North Dakota Department of Health issued the City of Valley City a Safe Drinking Water Act Certificate of Achievement.

The City of Valley City commends its water system staff, Wade Hesch and Sherry Keys, for a job well done from which its consumers benefited.

04/25/2019 Public Input Meeting: Comprehensive & Transportation Plan

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PUBLIC INPUT MEETING

WHY?
Valley City is developing a Comprehensive and Transportation Plan to serve as a guide for the City’s growth and development through the year 2045. Join us for our final Community Workshop to review the Draft Comprehensive and Transportation Plan and provide your comments.

WHEN?
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Formal Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE?
Hi-Liner Activity Center (HAC)
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072

OPEN HOUSE CONDUCTED BY
The City of Valley City, ND Department of Transportation (NDDOT), and Stantec Consulting
Representatives from the City of Valley City, NDDOT, and Stantec Consulting will be on hand to answer your
questions and discuss your concerns.

WRITTEN STATEMENTS or comments about this project
must be mailed by May 9, 2019 to David Schelkoph; City Administrator; 254 2nd Ave NE, PO Box 390, Valley City, ND 58072
Email: dschelkoph@valleycity.us
Note: “Public Input Meeting” in email subject heading.
Or submit comments on our website:
www.valleycity2045.com

To request accommodations for disabilities and/or language assistance, contact David Schelkoph at 701-
845-8120, dschelkoph@valleycity.us, at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting.

04/09/2019 Board of Equalization Agenda

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Board of Equalization
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
4:00 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

  1. Auditor to read Sections 57-11-01, 03 and 07 of the North Dakota Century Code pertaining to the duties of the Board of Equalization.
  2. President declares the hearing open
    1. Report from Assessor
    2. Requests from Property Owners
    3. Auditor’s report on any written communication
  3. Motion to close hearing

Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

  1. Commission to review the assessment books. Motion to approve the assessment books as prepared by the City Assessor. (Note any changes to assessment books in separate motion).

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Powell              Carlsrud

Adjourn

City Cleanup Week 2019: May 6 – 10

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Attention Valley City Residents – City Cleanup May 6TH through May 10TH

Valley City will conduct its annual residential waste cleanup the week of May 6TH through May 10TH.  The free pickup and disposal is for residential waste only.

Valley City residents are encouraged to clean up, clean off, and clean out their properties.  On your regular garbage pickup day, put all your garbage, including the extra, out in your regular pick up spot by 7:00 AM, and Valley City Public Works will pick it up.  There is no limit on the number of bags, cans, boxes, etc., and no extra charge.  We will pick up general household garbage, couches, chairs, furniture, branches and wood DO NOT BAG OR BOX BRANCHES.  Paints and liquids can be disposed of in a dry, hardened form.  Cat litter, floor dry or sawdust can be used to absorb the liquid.  Empty cans can be left out with garbage. LEFTOVER PAINT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE LANDFILL DURING CLEAN UP WEEK BUT MUST BE DRIED.

Residents may take their appliances to Truck and Auto Salvage or Valley Recycling Center. There may be a fee for refrigeration or freezing units with Freon.

The following items WILL NOT be picked up:

Leaves and grass need to be taken to the collection site at the landfill at no charge.

  • Tires must be taken to the transfer station. The disposal fee cannot be charged, cash only.
  • Batteries may be taken to the salvage yards or Valley Recycling Center.
  • Scrap metal may be taken to Valley Recycling Center.
  • Grass, leaves, yard waste

Help the garbage crews by putting the garbage into boxes, bags or cans not to exceed 32 gallons or 50 lbs.

Note:  Free disposal of grass, leaves, branches, trees, used motor oil and metal can be disposed of at the Transfer Station all year long.

04/02/2019 Commission Meeting Agenda

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City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday,­ April 2, 2019
5:00 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Recognition of Mayor for a Day

City Government Week Proclamation

Presentation of Safe Drinking Water Act Certificate of Achievement

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from March 19, 2019; March 28, 2019 meetings

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
  2. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $            
  3. Approve Application to Block off Street for Sheyenne Valley Backing the Badge 6K Run on May 4, 2019 for route as submitted
  4. Approve Application to Block off Street for Sheyenne Valley Soapbox Derby on June 8-9, 2019 on Central Avenue from 3rd Street N to 9th Street N
  5. Approve Raffle Permits for Education Foundation for Valley City Public Schools, Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce
  6. Approve Tree Trimming & Removal Service License for Mike’s Construction & Repair

Roll Call:          Powell              Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

Resolution

R1) Approve Resolution No. 2194, a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 2A and Permanent Flood Protection Phase 3 and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop              Powell              Erickson            Carlsrud

New Business

N1) Approve VCFD Officer List (Fire Chief Magnuson)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Powell              Carlsrud

Followed by:

  1. Oath of Office for Assistant Fire Chief
  2. Presentation of VCFD Officers

N2) Approve bid for new sander truck (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Erickson Powell              Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

N3) Approve 2019 City Forester Contract (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report

City Updates & Commission Reports

Adjourn

04/02/2019 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
3:30 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
  2. Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (President Carlsrud)
  3. Review recommendation for new tandem sander chassis and body (City Administrator Schelkoph and PW Superintendent Differding)
  4. Discuss Public Works Snow Removal Budget (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)
  5. Discuss Love’s water service (City Administrator Schelkoph)
  6. Barnes County Jail Location & Discussion (President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop)
  7. Review Washington, DC trip (City Administrator Schelkoph)
  8. Review VCFD Officer List (Fire Chief Magnuson)
  9. Update on 5th Avenue NW Reconstruction Project (KLJ)

Adjourn