10/18/2018 Special Commission Meeting Minutes

Valley City Special Commission Proceedings
Thursday, October 18, 2018
7:00 AM Meeting, City Hall

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 7:00 AM.

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

Others Present: City Administrator Schelkoph, Finance Director Richter, City Attorney Schoenack, Police Chief Hatcher, and Chad Petersen from KLJ.

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

Consider recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for new construction at 462 13th St NE by Legacy Developments LLC and designate it as VC-112

Jim Knutson, Chair of the Renaissance Zone Authority Board stated this request was approved by the Renaissance Zone Authority Board on October 17, 2018. Commissioner Powell moved to approve the recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 462 13th St NE for a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for new construction and designate it as VC-112, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. The motion passed unanimously.

Consider recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for new construction at 442 13th St NE by Legacy Developments LLC and designate it as VC-113

Jim Knutson, Chair of the Renaissance Zone Authority Board stated this request was approved by the Renaissance Zone Authority Board on October 17, 2018. Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 442 13th St NE for a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for new construction and designate it as VC-113, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. The motion passed unanimously.

Consider recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for new construction at 560 Legacy Lane by Legacy Developments LLC and designate it as VC-114

Jim Knutson, Chair of the Renaissance Zone Authority Board stated this request was approved by the Renaissance Zone Authority Board on October 17, 2018. Commissioner Erickson moved to approve the recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 560 Legacy Lane for a 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for new construction and designate it as VC-114, seconded by Commissioner Powell. The motion passed unanimously.

Discuss Class G Microbrew Pub Fees for Alcoholic Beverage Licensing

The Commission discussed what the fee should be for a Class G Microbrew Pub Annual License. This fee will be in addition to the $250 annual beer license fee. Commissioner Bishop recommended setting the annual fee at $500 for a Class G Microbrew Pub License, there was consensus with members of the Commission. The fee will be added to the Master Fee Schedule through a resolution.

Reconsider & Discuss Decision Items for Project No. SU-2-990(059) – 5th Ave NW Reconstruction

The Commission had further discussion regarding which alternative to proceed with for 5th Ave NW Reconstruction. No parking with a 30’ build is a big concern. Going to a 34’ build would allow for parking on one side of the street. Both alternatives would require removal of the same number of trees.

Commissioner Magnuson left the meeting at 7:35 AM before the motion and roll call.

Commissioner Bishop moved to rescind the motion passed on October 16th and proceed with Alternative C- 34’ build alternative which allows for parking on one side of the street, and the difference in cost for the extra 4’ would be paid with Infrastructure Renew & Replacement Funds and not be special assessed to the property owners along 5th Ave NW, seconded by Commissioner Powell. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 AM.

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.