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COVID-19 Briefing Wednesday at 5:30 PM with City of Valley City and City County Health District logos

05/20/2020 COVID-19 Briefing

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City of Valley City Hosting COVID-19 Response Briefing on May 20

WHO: Officials from City-County Health District, City Government, and Barnes County Senior Services are expected to speak.

Speakers will include:

  • Theresa Will – Administrator for City-County Health District
  • Scott Magnuson – Valley City Fire Chief
  • Pat Hansen – Director of Barnes County Food Pantry
  • Dave Carlsrud – Valley City Mayor

WHAT: Each organization will provide updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response. All officials will be available following the briefing for questions from media partners.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30pm

WHERE: City of Valley City – City Hall, 254 2nd Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072

The briefing is closed the public to honor social distancing. Members of the public can view live on City-County Health’s Facebook page, KOVC 1490 AM, BEK Channel 26 and CSI Cable 68.

Memorial Day Closures & Garbage Plans overlaid on garbage truck

Offices & Transfer Station Closures: Memorial Day

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, May 23
  • Public Works, City Hall & Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, May 25.

Garbage Schedule: Week of May 25

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

05/18/2020 Mayor’s Message

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GOOD NEWS TOO

Good day everyone, we have had a good week in Valley City.  With weather patterns becoming more “normal” and some sunshine, get out and enjoy some of the activities that provide good social distancing. 

  • Bridge City Cruisers have had a couple successful Cruise Nights; there was a “Senior Parade”, along with walking, biking and maybe some chalk art.
  • Cass County and other areas in out state have been hit with more cases of the virus so BEWARE, essential travel only.  We will increase our chances of avoiding the virus only if we continue a good job of social distancing.
  • For Fun:  The VCFD is doing “Birthday Calls”; check them out.
  • Thursday night the VCFD used its drill night to clean “The Broken Road”.  Along with the VCFD, a number of Public Works Departments contributed to the clean up as well; an aesthetic improvement for our community.
  • Thank you to all teachers and administrators at VCPS and VCSU for making distance learning successful this spring.
  • Census 2020 is a big deal for you all.  Please complete the form mailed to you, or complete it online so no one has to “knock” on your door; BE COUNTED!
  • Please Read Measure #1 on your ballot.  It is important for the completion of your Permanent Flood Protection.
  • We will have another 5:30 Press Briefing Wednesday, our guests are Pat Hansen and Scott Magnuson. Please join us.
  • “The most beautiful way to begin and end the day is with a Grateful Heart. (Charlie Brown)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

City Commission Meeting

05/19/2020 City Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 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/97740454720) or listen by calling (669) 900-9128 Webinar ID: 977 4045 4720.

Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)
Approval of Agenda – Addition of N8; O3 Moved to N9

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from May 5, 2020 meeting

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit for Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4, ND Red Knights
    Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             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. 1055, an Ordinance Rezoning West ½ of Lot 10, East 74.25’ of Lots 11 & 12, Lots 13 and 14 less the North 105’, and Lot 15 of Block 3, Andrus & Sifton’s Addition for VCSU Center for the Arts (City Attorney Martineck)

    Roll Call:          Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud
  2. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1056, an Ordinance Amending Title 2, Administration (City Attorney Martineck)

    Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution No. 2255, a Resolution Approving Plat of Love’s Addition (63-2601150) (City Attorney Martineck)

    Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Erickson          Carlsrud
  2. Approve Resolution No. 2256, a Resolution Approving Replat of Lot 5, South Valley Addition (City Attorney Martineck)

    Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve proposed Ordinance No. 1058 for publication, an Ordinance Creating Title 20-04.01 to Extend City Sales, Use & Gross Receipts Tax dedicated to Permanent Flood Protection (City Attorney Martineck)

    Roll Call:          Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud
  2. Approve July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Annual Gaming Site Authorization for the following (City Auditor Richter):
    • Valley City Baseball Association at The Clubhouse Lounge
    • Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town & Country Club
    • Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Youth Sports Complex

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Carlsrud
  3. Consider Police Officer COVID-19 hazard pay (Police Chief Hatcher)
    Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud
  4. Consider options for street light fixtures on 5th Avenue NW
    Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud
  5. Consider Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 121 – 2020 Seal Coat (KLJ)

    Roll Call           Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud
  6. Consider Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Water Main Improvement District No. 101 – 5th Ave NW (KLJ)
    Roll Call:          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud
  7. Consider projects for 2021 North Dakota Water Development Plan (KLJ)
    Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud
  8. Approve Purchase Agreement re Auditor’s Lot 1 in the SW ¼, Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, between George Gaukler and Bridgetown Development LLP (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Carlsrud
  9. Discuss Ordinance Creating a  Mobile Vendor License (City Attorney Martineck)

City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City of Valley City Logo with COVID-19 Briefing below

05/13/2020 COVID-19 Briefing

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City of Valley City Hosting COVID-19 Response Briefing on May 13

WHO: Officials from City-County Health District, City Government, the Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce are expected to speak.

Speakers will include:

  • Theresa Will – Administrator for City-County Health District
  • Jennifer Feist – Director of Development for Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation
  • Kay Vinje – Executive Vice President for Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Dave Carlsrud – Valley City Mayor

WHAT: Each organization will provide updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response. All officials will be available following the briefing for questions from media partners.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30pm

WHERE: City of Valley City – City Hall, 254 2nd Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072

The briefing is closed the public to honor social distancing. Members of the public can view live on City-County Health’s Facebook page, KOVC 1490 AM, BEK Channel 26 and CSI Cable 68.

05/11/2020 Mayor’s Message

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CONGRATULATIONS

  • Hello area high school and university seniors.  Your school year is ending and life will be opening doors to the next chapters of your lives.  With the Corona Virus, graduations will differ from the norm, they will likely be unique and the classes of 2020 will always be remembered.  There will be some fun “activities”; please respect the virus, your friends, your family and practice Social Distancing to ensure good health.  “CONGRATULATIONS & ENJOY”

COVID-19

  • Local Businesses are opening … PLEASE support them so they can support you.  Usually our local businesses are the first ones we visit for donations for good causes so they need sufficient profits to help you. 
  • The City Commission hired Gwen Crawford to serve Valley City Citizens as our City Administrator/Manager.  She is scheduled to begin work here within 30 days.  Watch for her and please offer a warm Hi-Liner/Viking welcome.
  • Please Read Measure #1 on your ballot.  It is important for the completion of your Permanent Flood Protection.
  • We will have another 5:30 Press Briefing Wednesday and our guests are TBD. Please join us.
  • Charlie Brown said, “We only live once Snoopy”.  Snoopy said, “No, Charlie Brown, we only die once, we LIVE every day.”
  • Pray

Blessings and Be Safe,

Dave Carlsrud

05/06/2020 COVID-19 Briefing

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City of Valley City Hosting COVID-19 Response Briefing on May 6

WHO: Officials from City-County Health District, Valley City Public Schools and City Government are expected to speak.

Speakers will include:

  • Theresa Will – Administrator for City-County Health District
  • Tyler Jacobson – Director of Valley City Parks and Recreation
  • Keith Heuser – President of CHI Mercy Health Valley City
  • Joshua Johnson – Superintendent for Valley City Public Schools
  • Dave Carlsrud – Valley City Mayor

WHAT: Each organization will provide updates and information pertaining to recent developments in the COVID-19 community response. All officials will be available following the briefing for questions from media partners.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30pm

WHERE: City of Valley City – City Hall, 254 2nd Ave NE, Valley City, ND 58072

The briefing is closed the public to honor social distancing. Members of the public can view live on City-County Health’s Facebook page, KOVC 1490 AM, BEK Channel 26 and CSI Cable 68.

04/28/2020 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes

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Special City Commission Meeting Proceedings
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
5:00 PM

The City Commission meet on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT via Zoom. Board Members may attend from alternate locations to minimize group size and contact, as recommended by state and federal government officials due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

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

Others present: City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Klein.

New Business

Second interview with City Administrator candidate
The City Commission interviewed City Administrator candidate Gwendolyn Crawford.

Select finalist for City Administrator position
The City Commissioners discussed the candidates for the City Administrator position.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to select Gwendolyn Crawford as a finalist and approve moving forward with negotiations, seconded by Commissioner Powell. President Carlsrud stated the contract will be presented at a future meeting for final review. The motion passed unanimously.

Ordinance

Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1054, the 2020 New Infrastructure Funding Ordinance

City Attorney Martineck drafted an ordinance to provide infrastructure to territories newly annexed to the City and subdivided for residential use with a cap of $150,000 per year. Commissioner Powell inquired if the amount can be split among multiple developers in a year. This ordinance sunsets at the end of this year. Commissioner Magnuson indicated that the City will need to develop a long term plan if it chooses to continue program. City Attorney Martineck indicated that the $150,000 would be transferred from the enterprise fund for the development. Commissioner Magnuson encouraged Commission to consider use of Prairie Dog funds to encourage further development of infrastructure similar to this ordinance.

City Attorney Martineck indicated that Bridgetown Developers will still need to be approved for funding in a separate process as the ordinance creates the process, but does not approve the specific funding request.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1054, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Roll call: Erickson – nay; Bishop – aye; Magnuson – aye; Powell – nay; Carlsrud – aye. Motion carried.

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 5:54 PM.

04/23/2020 Special City Commission Minutes

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Special Meeting of City Commission
Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, April 23, 2020
3:00 PM

The City Commission meet on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM CT, via Zoom. Members may attend from alternate locations to minimize group size and contact, as recommended by state and federal government officials due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.

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

Others present: City Auditor Richter, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Klein.

New Business

  1. Interview of City Administrator Candidate Darcy Long at 3:00 PM
    The Board conducted the interview with the candidate through Zoom.
  2. Interview of City Administrator Candidate Larry Thompson at 4:00 PM
    The Board reconvened via Zoom to interview the candidate.
  3. Interview of City Administrator Candidate Gwendolyn Crawford at 5:00 PM
    The Board reconvened via Zoom to interview the candidate.

Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 5:47 PM.

5th Avenue NW Detour Map

Construction Notice: 5th Avenue NW Reconstruction Starts 05/11/2020

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Starting May 11th, 5th Avenue NW will be closed from Main Street through the intersection of 7th Street NW. During the duration of the closure a minimum of one of the following intersections will remain open to traffic, 2nd Street NW and/or 6th Street NW. The closure will remain in effect until the corridor is reconstructed. Estimated date for reopening is July 31st.

A detour route will be in effect for the entire length of the project. The detour will run 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.