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Next Snow Event: Removal Starts in NE

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VCPW will have a crew out at midnight (Wednesday) clearing the downtown area’s and the schools, then moving to the emergency routes.  We will not be starting any residential until the snow has stopped.  When we start residential it will be NE first, moving clock wise.  Depending on when the snow has stopped this could carry into Saturday morning before all residential is complete.

For more information about snow removal, emergency routes and reminders for property owners, please see our knowledge base article.

02/05/2019 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
3:30 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (President Carlsrud)

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
  2. Out of State Travel Request:
    1. Public Works Accountant to Dallas, TX for Tyler Connect Conference April 7-10
  3. Review publication of agendas (City Auditor Richter)
  4. Presentation for Summer 2019 Downtown Events (Trinity Potts & Reah Tykwinski)
  5. Discuss presentation for 5th Avenue NW public input meeting (KLJ)
  6. Discuss bid for 2019 Police vehicle (Police Chief Hatcher)
  7. Discuss Extension of Sales Tax for Permanent Flood Protection (City Auditor Richter)

Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

02/05/2019 Commission Meeting Agenda

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City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, ­ February 5, 2019
5:00 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from January 15, 2019 meeting

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 $            

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.

Ordinance

O1) Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1044, an Ordinance creating and enacting Section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code, relating to removal of snow and ice from sidewalk, and repealing Section 23-15 of the Valley City Municipal Code (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop              Powell              Erickson            Carlsrud

Resolution

R1) Approve Resolution No. 2173, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include Penalties for Violation of V.C.M.C. 7-03-05, Relating to Unlawful Removal of Snow, Slush or Ice. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Powell              Carlsrud

R2) Approve Resolution No. 2174, a Resolution Approving Contract between the City of Valley City and Western Area Power Administration for Roles & Duties Related to Transmission Operator Services and Approving Transmission Operator Procedure (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Powell              Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

R3) Approve Resolution No. 2175, a Resolution Amending Paving Improvement No. 119-B (2nd Avenue NE from 5th Street NE to 7th Street NE) (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

R4) Approve Resolution No. 2176, a Resolution Approving Preliminary Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 119-B (2nd Avenue NE from 5th Street NE to 7th Street NE) (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Powell              Bishop              Erickson            Carlsrud

R5) Approve Resolution No. 2177, a Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements for Paving Improvement District No. 119-B (2nd Avenue NE from 5th Street NE to 7th Street NE) (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Erickson           Powell              Magnuson            Carlsrud

New Business

N1) Consider approving Preliminary & Design Engineering Agreement for Paving Improvement District No. 119B with KLJ in an amount not to exceed $42,500 (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Powell              Carlsrud

N2) Consider 6 month extension for Brockopp Brewing, LLC pursuant to V.C.M.C. 4-01-11(1.b.iii) (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop              Erickson           Magnuson            Carlsrud

N3) Consider Renaissance Zone Authority Board recommendation for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption for Rehabilitation at 114 E Main Street by Brockopp Brewing, LLC, and designate it as VC-115 (Renaissance Zone Authority Board)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Powell              Carlsrud

N4) Consider Visitors Committee recommendation for Image Enhancement Grants for Brockopp Brewing, LLC (Bobby Koepplin)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Powell              Erickson           Magnuson            Carlsrud

N5) Consider Visitors Committee recommendation to change the project plan for $7,500 from the Reserved Streetscape Project Funds for the Chamber of Commerce (Bobby Koepplin)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Powell              Magnuson            Carlsrud

N6) Approve accepting bid for 2019 Police vehicle (Police Chief Hatcher)

Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report

City Updates & Commission Reports

Adjourn

01/03/2019 Commission Minutes

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Valley City Commission Proceedings
Thursday, January 3, 2019
5:00 PM, City Hall

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, City Assessor Hansen, Public Works Accountant Jacobson, Building/Fire Inspector Andersen, Fire Chief Magnuson, , Police Chief Hatcher, Deputy Auditor Klein, Chad Petersen from KLJ.

President Carlsrud called to order at 5:00 PM.

Swear In City Attorney Carl Martineck

President Carlsrud swore in City Attorney Martineck.

Swear in Fire Chief Scott Magnuson

President Carlsrud swore in Fire Chief Magnuson.

Approval of Agenda

No changes to the agenda.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from December 18, 2018 meeting, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.

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 $1,442,328.31
  3. Approve Raffle Permits for District 24 GOP, Sharp Shooter Showdown

Commissioner Powell moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. The motion passed unanimously.

Resolution

Approve Resolution No. 2169, a Resolution Approving Plat of Legacy West Townhomes Planned Unit Development Addition

City Attorney Martineck stated this Resolution updates the Planned Unit Development previously filed so that it is now platted. Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this plat. Commissioner Erickson moved to approve Resolution No. 2169, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. The motion passed unanimously.

Approve Resolution No. 2170, a Resolution Approving Plat of Sorensen Subdivision

City Attorney Martineck reported Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of this plat. The plat corrects the alley and addresses property line issues. Commissioner Bishop moved to approve Resolution No. 2170, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Approve Conditional Use Permit for Brockopp Brewing, LLC

City Attorney Martineck reported Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval for this Conditional Use Permit to allow manufacturing in the business district. Commissioner Powell moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Brockopp Brewing, LLC, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.

Approve Conditional Use Permit for Just Kidding Childcare Center, LLC at 913 Riverview Drive

City Attorney Martineck reported Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval for this Conditional Use Permit with two conditions to include a fence on the southwest corner of the property and designate a drop-off area with appropriate signage. Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Just Kidding Childcare Center, LLC, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.

Approve Conditional Use Permit for First Church of the Nazarene at 320 Central Avenue South

City Attorney Martineck reported Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval for this Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for First Church of the Nazarene, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.

Consider Awarding KLJ the Construction Engineering Contract for Streetscape I, Central Avenue from Main Street to 12th St N, Project No. UGP-SU-2-990(057) PCN 22043

City Administrator Schelkoph reported a RFP was conducted for the construction engineering for Streetscape I with one firm submitting a response. NDDOT stated this is sufficient for their requirements. President Carlsrud inquired if the City will qualify for NDDOT funding with one submission. City Administrator Schelkoph confirmed the City will.

Commissioner Powell moved to approve awarding the Construction Engineering Contract to KLJ, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Roll Call: Magnuson: aye; Erickson: nay; Powell: aye; Bishop: nay; Carlsrud: aye. Motion carried.

Consider accepting building plan for Garage Addition at Transfer Station and accepting quote in the amount of $145,262 from Enterprise Sales

City Administrator Schelkoph reported through the GSA contract system, the City has received a quote in the amount of $145,262 from Enterprise Sales for the Garage Addition at the Transfer Station. Commissioner Bishop reviewed the items not included in the contract. Schelkoph stated land preparation will be completed by VCPW.

Commissioner Erickson moved to accept the building plan and approve quote for Garage Addition at Transfer Station from Enterprise Sales, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. The motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Schelkoph had no report.

City Updates & Commission Reports

City Auditor Richter invited the public to attend a Retirement Party for Fire Chief Gary Retterath from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, January 4.

Fire Chief Magnuson asked the public to avoid the ice on the river during the warm cycle. Magnuson thanked those in attendance for their support.

City Administrator Schelkoph stated Chuck Coghlan retired after 23 years at the Transfer Station and thanked him for his service.

Commissioner Erickson welcomed City Attorney Martineck and Fire Chief Magnuson to the City.

Commissioner Bishop thanked City crews for work during the snow event and thanked VCFD and VCPD for their work.

Commissioner Magnuson welcomed City Attorney Martineck and Fire Chief Magnuson.

President Carlsrud thanked the Electrical Department for keeping the lights on.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:24 PM.

Dave Carlsrud, President of the
City of Valley City Commission

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

Main Street ND Community Proclamation

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Main Street ND Community Proclamation

Whereas,  the City of Valley City has made a commitment to developing a healthy, vibrant community through fiscally responsible planning and attracting the talent needed to support our growing economy; and

Whereas, this development has included actively working to differentiate and enhance the quality of life for residents through new and planned civic spaces and projects to enhance walkability; and

Whereas, innovative partnerships and planning have led to more efficient development and infrastructure through new and planned mixed-use development and in-fill; and

Whereas, the City of Valley City has committed to increasing the amount of community programming to expand resident and visitor experiences to increase vibrancy in the city; and

Therefore, Be it resolved that I, Dave Carlsrud, President of the Valley City Commission, do hereby proclaim on this day, January 15, 2019, that the City of Valley City shall join the Governor’s Main Street ND initiative and be known as a Main Street ND Community.

Let this proclamation support the continued success and efforts of our commission, staff, businesses and residents in creating a vibrant, engaged community.

/s/
Dave Carlsrud,  Commission President
January 15, 2019

 

Closings & Garbage Schedule: Martin Luther King Jr.

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, January 19 and Monday, January 21.
  • City Hall & Public Works will be closed Monday, January 21.

Garbage Schedule: Week of January 21

  • Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday, January 22.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday, January 23.
  • Regular schedule resumes on Thursday, January 24.