Category Archives: Announcements

Construction Notice: Winter Show Road – Storm Sewer 50

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Road Closure on Winter Show Road from 4th Avenue SW to Stoudt Ross Ford & Grandstay Hotel shared driveway.

Starting on September 9th, 2019 Wintershow Road will be closed from 4th Ave SW to the shared driveway, which will also be closed, of Stoudt Ross Ford and the Grandstay Hotel. The West access to Stoudt Ross Ford will remain open and the East access to the Grandstay hotel will also remain open during this time. The closure will remain in effect for two weeks until September 23rd, 2019.

A truck route detour will be in effect during the duration of the closure. The detour will run from 8th Ave SW to Main Street and then back up to Wintershow Road via 12th Ave SE.

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

09/03/2019 City Commission Agenda

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Tuesday,­ September 3, 2019
5:00 PM

Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes

Minutes from August 20 & 29, 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 Raffle Permit for Barnes County Historical Society
  4. Approve Block off the Street Request for VCSU on September 27, 2019 on College Street SW from 2nd Avenue SE to 2nd Avenue SW for Presidential Inauguration Concert at 8 PM

Roll Call:          Erickson           Powell              Magnuson         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

  1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1048, an Ordinance Amending Title 5, Animals (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop              Erickson           Magnuson            Carlsrud
  2. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1049, an Ordinance Amending Title 14, Motor Vehicles & Traffic Specifically 14-10-49(17), Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specific places (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call:          Magnuson         Bishop              Powell              Erickson            Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution No. 2217, a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for 5th Ave NW Reconstruction – NDDOT Project No. SU-2-990(059) [Paving Improvement District No. 118, Water Main Improvement District No. 101, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 65 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 53] and Authorize Advertisement for Bids (KLJ)
    Roll Call:          Bishop              Erickson           Magnuson         Powell              Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve Amendment to Engineering Agreement for 5th Avenue NW Reconstruction in an amount not to exceed $40,000 (KLJ)
    Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson         Powell              Carlsrud
  2. Consider the Meter Data Management contract from MRES for the City (City Administrator Schelkoph)
    Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

09/03/2019 Finance Agenda

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

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
  2. Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (President Carlsrud)
  3. Receive 2018 Audit Report (City Auditor Richter)
  4. Discuss Meter Data Management contract with MRES for City (City Administrator Schelkoph)
  5. Continue review of Cost Share & Project Planning (City Administrator Schelkoph)

Adjourn

08/29/2019 Special City Commission Agenda

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

12:00 PM

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

  • Approve Raffle Permit for Hi-Liner Booster Club (City Auditor Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Powell              Magnuson        Bishop              Carlsrud

  • Approve Application for Fireworks Display Permit for RES Pyro at Valley City State University on August 29, 2019 (Fire Chief Magnuson)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Erickson           Powell              Magnuson            Carlsrud

Adjourn

8th Avenue SW & Winter Show Road Construction Impacts

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Construction is transitioning to Winter Show Road for the Storm Sewer Improvement District 50 project. The first phase of construction included a shoulder closure along 8th Avenue Southwest and the westbound off ramp reduction of speed at the 292 interchange of I-94.

Construction will transition to Winter Show Road east of 4th Avenue Southwest to 2nd Avenue Southeast in the south boulevard. The south shoulder will be closed for safety and traffic will be shifted north. One access to the Grand Stay and Stoudt Ross Ford will always be open.

Additional updates will be provided as construction progresses. Any questions or concerns during construction should be addressed to KLJ at (701)845-4980.

Upcoming Street Closures on Central Avenue N

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The concrete pavement repair in Valley City continues along Central Avenue N.

Beginning Monday, August 26, 2019, Central Avenue will be closed between 6th St N and 9th St N. The intersections at 6th St N and 9th St N will remain open at this time.

Beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2019, Central Avenue will be closed to traffic from the entrance to Hanna Field north to 12th Street N. Access to the Sheyenne Care Center and Hanna Field Parking lot will be provided from the south. Access to the residential area north of 12th Street, including Central Avenue, 14th St NW and Courts A, B & C will be provided to the north and along 3rd Ave NW. Traffic along 12th Street North will be limited to one lane and will be controlled by traffic signals during this time. Additional updates will be provided as needed.

Closings & Garbage Schedule: Labor Day

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, August 31 and remained closed Monday, September 2.
  • City Hall & Public Works will be closed Monday, September 2.

Garbage Schedule: Week of September 2

  • Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday, September 3.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday, September 4.
  • Regular schedule resumes on Thursday, September 5.

August 20-21: Mosquito Spraying

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Valley City Public works will spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 20th beginning approximately 8 pm and if needed Wednesday, August 21st 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.

09/17/2019: 2020 Preliminary Budget Hearing

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The Preliminary Budget of the City of Valley City, North Dakota for the calendar year ending December 31, 2020, has been completed and is on file in the City Auditor’s Office where it may be examined. The City Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:00 P.M., September 17, 2019, at City Hall in Valley City, North Dakota for the purpose of receiving comments from the citizens of Valley City. The final adoption of the budget and fixing the annual tax will be on October 1, 2019.

This hearing is held for the opportunity of the citizens to participate with respect to city budgets. Any taxpayer may appear and discuss any item of expenditure or enter objections to any item or the amount therein.

2020 Preliminary Budget

07/23 & 07/24: Mosquito Spraying

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Valley City Public works will spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 23rd beginning approximately 9pm and Wednesday July 24 9pm, 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.