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Offices & Transfer Station Closures: Labor Day

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, September 5.
  • Public Works, City Hall & Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, September 7.

Garbage Schedule: Week of September 7

  • Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.
  • Tuesday & Wednesday’s garbage will be picked up on Wednesday.
  • Regular schedule resumes on Thursday.

8/31/2020 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Everyone,

  • Last week I was privileged to spend some time at The HAC for the VCPS Conference.  It was really refreshing seeing the whole VCPS Staff enthusiastic about the beginning of school. 
  • I believe all VCPS and VCSU employees and students have been provided the best opportunities to be successful combating COVID-19 and accomplished their missions.
  • Drivers, watch for students.  A number of them will be walking to school beginning this week.
  • Students, walking is good for us. It is a great way to social distance on your way to school with your friends as well.  Pay attention and be safe.
  • Everyone, our local COViD-19 numbers are way up and there may have been some less than “stellar” decisions leading to some of the increases.  Why have our local numbers been low for much of the time COVID-19 has been threatening?  Because you all have been making wise choices with social distancing!  It is imperative we return to more strict social distancing and wearing masks when you can’t social distance.   Governor Burgum professes, “A soft touch of government and a heavy dose of individual responsibility”, please try.
  • Behavioral Health is critical.  There are many things we can do outside our homes to safely relax and cultivate “good feelings” for ourselves.  Get out and enjoy.
  • Social Injustice is everywhere; respect and kindness are keys.  “To be respected and receive kindness, I must first give respect and kindness”.
  •  “If they respect you, respect them.  If they disrespect you, respect them anyway.  Do not allow the actions of others to decrease your good manners, because you represent yourself, not others.”                                          

                                                                (Peanuts Quote)

    Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

    Dave Carlsrud

9/1/2020 City Commission Meeting Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 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/92269970205 or listen by calling (1
346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 922 6997 0205

NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2260 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 1065
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from August 18th, 2020 meeting.

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
C. Approve Raffle Permit for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited on 9/24/2020.

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.
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.


NEW BUSINESS

  1. Consider advertising for bids the sale of vacant lot at 14th St SW, Parcel 63-0880017. (City Administrator Crawford)
    Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
  2. Consider member participation agreement – North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust. (City Attorney Martineck).
    Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
  3. Consider Site Authorizations for VCSU Foundation at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, VC Town & Country Club, Shelly Ellig Field @ Lokken Stadium and the Valley City Eagles Club. (Finance Director Richter)
    Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
  4. Approve recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for tax exemption for Smith Lumber. (Jim Knutson, Chair):
    Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURN

9/1/2020 Finance Meeting Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 3:00 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/97277011738 Listen by calling (1-253-215-8782) Webinar ID: 972 7701 1738


CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA ITEMS


1.Department reports.

a.Out of State Travel Requests

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

3.Eide Bailly presentation of the 2019 Audit Report. (Luke Evanson)

4.Discuss agenda for the NDLC virtual conference. (City Administrator Crawford)

5.Discuss advertising for bids the sale of vacant lot at 14th St SW, Parcel 63-088007. (City Administrator Crawford)

6.Discuss lease agreement. (City Administrator Crawford)

7.Discuss City Engineer. (City Administrator Crawford)

8.Discuss 2021 employee health insurance and ancillary benefits. (City Attorney Martineck)

9.Discuss URD Wire Bid for all URD projects for 2020. (Electrical Superintendent Senf)

10.Update on CLOMR. (KLJ)


ADJOURN

Attention Valley City Residents City Cleanup September 14TH through September 18TH

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Valley City will conduct its annual residential waste cleanup the week of September 14TH through September 18TH.  The free pickup and disposal 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.

Separate items into piles

  • branches and tree
  • household garbage
  • bricks, shingles, cement, wood products, rocks
  • large carpet rolls

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.

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. Metal is free for city residents not businesses.

8/24/2020 Mayor’s Message

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Greetings All,

  • “North Dakota Smart”.  With our area schools and VCSU beginning face-to-face classes soon, a number of things have come to mind.  COVID-19 is still around and has increasing numbers, so what to do?  We live in a sparsely populated area of our United States. That said if we follow protocol, we should have a good opportunity to make this work safely for students, teachers and all.  The people involved with our education systems have been researching the best protocols to minimize exposures and increase safety.  Following the established guidelines of your school won’t “guarantee” success as there is risk, but failure to follow said guidelines will “guarantee” failure.  Be patient and “do the right things”.
  • Thursday the 27th is “Summer Nights on Central” from 6:00 – 9:00.  The organizers do great work providing safety options for attendees.  Get out and enjoy music, food and fellowship while social distancing.
  • Fifth Avenue NW is paved and looks nice.  Backfilling boulevards and light bases are coming soon. 
  • Hydration:  Look to water first, you should drink water every day.  Most people have been told they should drink 6 to 8, 8-ounce glasses of water each day.  That’s a reasonable goal.  However, different people need different amounts of water to stay hydrated. For some, fewer than 8 glasses may be enough.  Others may need more than 8 glasses each day.  Hydration is important for young and old.  I was told if a person sweats and losses as little as 2% of one’s body weight, it can affect his/her decision making process! 
  •  “America will never be destroyed from the outside”.                                          

                                                                (Abraham Lincoln)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

    Dave

Construction Notice – 5th Avenue NW

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Starting August 18th, 2020, the intersections of 2nd and 6th Street NW along the 5th Ave NW corridor will be closed for paving operations. The intersections will remain closed until paving operations are completed later this week.


The current detour route will remain in effect. The detour runs from Main Street to 9th Avenue NW and then back to 5th Avenue NW via 12th Street NW.


Updated maps for all road closures will be posted on the City of Valley City’s webpage https://www.valleycity.us/engineers/ when they are taking affect. If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact KLJ at (701)-845-4980.

8/18/2020 City Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 18, 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/94606879974 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 946 0687 9974

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)
OATH OF OFFICE FOR POLICE OFFICER ZACHARY GRUBA
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from August 4, 2020 meeting.
Minutes from the July 28, 29 and 30th Budget meetings.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approve Plumber and Mechanical Contractor License for BDT Mecahnical, LLC.
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon 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.
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

  1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1063, an Ordinance to amend Title 9 (Fire Protection) fire extinguisher inspections. (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
  2. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1064, an ordinance to adopt and enact Section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to cooperative purchasing. (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud

RESOLUTION

  1. Approve Resolution No. 2259, a resolution amending Master Fee Schedule – temporary use permit and fire extinguisher inspections. (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approve construction engineering agreement with KLJ to Strata for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1. (Chad Petersen KLJ)
    Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
  2. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Labor Club Back to School Outdoor Parking Lot Dance held in the Labor Club Parking Lot on August 29th from 9pm-1am (Finance Director Richter)
    Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURN

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MOSQUITO SPRAYING

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Valley City Public works will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th in the morning, weather permitting.

Parents are advised to keep children and pets out of the streets and away from the spray machines.  Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the area of the operation.

If there are any questions, please feel free to call Public Works at 845-0380.

8/17/2020 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Folks,

  • We are nearing the beginning of school ….. already!  VCPS and VCSU personnel have been planning much of the summer for a safe face-to-face return to classes.  This being an unprecedented time in education, students, teachers and administrators will need your support.
  • Do you remember Valley City is a Municipal Power community?  This year through July, the shortest outage lasted less than .5 hours and the longest outage lasted 2 hours and the lights were on .999984% of the time. J
  • Fifth Avenue NW is coming along in spite of the big rain last Friday.  Sue and I walked it last weekend, the curbs sure look nice, the base is in place and paving should be “just around the corner”.  Thank you all for your patience.
  • We have been blessed with such nice weather, I hope you all have made the opportunity to walk, jog, bike, go for a drive or just sit out in the lawn to enjoy the air.  Mindy, our dog, and I walked around Chautauqua Park Sunday evening; it was beautiful.  Get outside; enjoy the many niceties of Valley City and our area.
  • A COVID-19 note:  The numbers in Barnes County and the state continue rising.  This IS real.  We know about Social Distancing and experts are telling us the use of facemasks is beneficial.  So when we cannot Social Distance, let’s try to be better about utilizing facemasks.  I am trying to be better even though I would rather not wear a mask, I am sure it is for the better.
  • “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty and dedication to the proposition that all men are created equal”.                                 (Abraham Lincoln)

    Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

    Dave