Special City Commission Meeting
Monday, July 23, 2018
7:00 AM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of allegiance (please stand)
New Business
N1. Discuss first draft of 2019 budget.
N1. Discuss first draft of 2019 budget.
Minutes from July 2, 2018 meeting
Roll Call: Powell Erickson Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
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.
O1. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1035, an Ordinance Amending & Re-enacting Title 18, Parks (City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Erickson Bishop Magnuson Powell Carlsrud
O2. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1036, an Ordinance Creating a Perpetual Restrictive Covenant For Structures to be Removed in Accordance with State Water Commission (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Powell Carlsrud
N1. Appoint Shannon Little Dog to the Renaissance Zone Authority Board for remainder of 3 year term that began July 1, 2018 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Bishop Erickson Carlsrud
N2. Approve recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve application for purchase of new home by Edward & Jilletta Anderson at 448 13th Street NW with a 5 year income tax exemption and a 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of new home, designate it as VC-109 (pending receipt of good standing) (Jim Knutson, Chair)
Roll Call: Powell Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
N3. Approve amendment to contract with City Attorney Martinek (City Administrator Schelkoph)
N4. Consider decorating Central Avenue for Crazy Daze (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Powell Erickson Carlsrud
N5. Approve new gaming site authorization for Valley City Eagles at Captain’s Pub (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Powell Bishop Carlsrud
Roll Call: Erickson Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
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.
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Erickson Bishop Carlsrud
N1. Approve Application to Block off Street on July 28, 2018 by the Thundering Saints on the 200 block of Main Street East, or the 100 block of 3rd Avenue SE if reconstruction has not begun (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Powell Erickson Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
N2. Approve the Visitors Committee recommendation for an extension for completing the installation of replacement interpretive and map panels along the Scenic Byway to December 31, 2018 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Bishop Erickson Magnuson Powell Carlsrud
N3. Approve Public Works Policy on Meter Exemption Charges (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Erickson Bishop Powell Magnuson Carlsrud
N4. Consider “Notice to Award” to Swanberg Construction for the Ultra Filtration Project at the Water Treatment Plant (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Erickson Carlsrud
N5. Consider “Notice to Proceed” to Swanberg Construction for the Water Treatment Plant Ultra Filtration Project (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
N6. Consider Increasing Contract Maximum for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 113 by $16,950.00 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Erickson Bishop Carlsrud
N7. Consider Increasing Contract Maximum for Construction Engineering for 2017 Parking Lot Improvement District by $15,500 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Erickson Carlsrud
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
5:00 PM
Minutes from June 5, 2018 meeting
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
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.
O1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1032, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages (City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
R1. Approve Resolution No. 2149, a Resolution Recommending AE2S for modification project at Water Treatment Plant (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N1. Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Board for 348 5th St NE to transfer remaining 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home, and designate it as VC-97 (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing) (Jim Knutson)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
N2. Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Board for 513 Legacy Lane to transfer remaining 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home, and designate it as VC-68 (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing) (Jim Knutson)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
N3. Approve Amending Renaissance Zone Policy Regarding Transfer of a Previously Approved Project (Jim Knutson)
Roll Call: Powell Bishop Pedersen Magnuson Carlsrud
N4. Approve appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2018 (City Auditor Richter):
Renaissance Zone Board (2 openings; 3 year term): JoEllen Lee;
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N5. Approve Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for Project No. SU-2-990(058), mill & overlay project on Main Street West frontage roadway (I-94 Ramp to 5th St SW) (Interstate Engineering)
Roll Call: Bishop Pedersen Magnuson Powell Carlsrud
N6. Approve Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement with NDDOT for Project No. NHU-2-094(158)928, mill & overlay project on Main Street West (I-94 Ramp to 3rd St SW) (Interstate Engineering)
Roll Call: Pedersen Bishop Powell Magnuson Carlsrud
N7. REMOVED – Consider Increasing Contract Maximum for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 113 by $16,950.00 (KLJ)
N8. REMOVED – Consider Increasing Contract Maximum for Construction Engineering for 2017 Parking Lot Improvement District by $15,500 (KLJ)
N9. Approve Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club at Town & Country Club (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Powell Carlsrud
N10. Approve Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club at Bridges Bar & Grill (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
N11. Approve Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City State University at Shelly Ellig Field at Lokken Stadium, W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, Valley City Town & Country Club, Eagles (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Pedersen Bishop Powell Magnuson Carlsrud
N12. Consider accepting bid for solid waste transfer contract (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Powell Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
N13. Consider employment contract with Carl Martineck for City Attorney/HR Director (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N14. Approve Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV buyout purchase of 259 4th Avenue SE for the appraised value of $37,000 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
Call to Order
Minutes from May 15 and 22, 2018 meetings
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
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.
O1. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1032, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages (City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
R1. Approve Resolution No. 2147, a resolution to create Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 63, located along 3rd Avenue SE (KLJ)
Roll Call: Powell Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
R2. Approve Resolution No. 2148, a resolution to create Water Main Improvement District No. 99, located along 3rd Avenue SE (KLJ)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N1. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Boomers Corner Keg on June 17, 2018 for Dakota Riders Hillclimb (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
N2. Approve Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N3. Approve Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Frank S. Henry VFW Post 2764 at NuBar and VFW Club from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N4. Approve roof repair for standpipe mixer expenditures by Great Plains Structures in the amount of $32,025.00 (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
N5. Approve Contract with Jordan Transformer, LLC to Drain, Inspect, and Report the cause of the motor trip in a URS Tap Changer that is attached to a Transformer, in the amount of $14,234.00 (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Pedersen Bishop Powell Magnuson Carlsrud
N6. Approve Contract with Resco to purchase transformers in the amount of $19,093.00 (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Powell Carlsrud
N7. REMOVED – Consider accepting bid for solid waste transfer contract (City Administrator Schelkoph)
N8. Consider recommendation from RFP committee for engineering services for two 2019 construction projects (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Bishop Pedersen Magnuson Powell Carlsrud
N9. Consider accepting bid for the sale of City Parking Lot south of Hub-Mac more specifically described as Parcel Number 63-3473111, Lots 3-6, Block 31 Original Townsite, in the amount of $40,000 from George Gaukler (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
N10. Approve Technical Support Services Agreement with Barnes County (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N11. Approve appointing board members for open positions, effective July 1, 2018 (City Auditor Richter):
Roll Call: Powell Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
Minutes from May 1, 2018 meeting
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.
O1. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1032, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages (City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Bishop Pedersen Magnuson Powell Carlsrud
R1. Consider Resolution No. 2145, a resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Project No. UGP-SU-2-990(055)059, 3rd Ave SE Reconstruction from 4th St SE to Main St (Paving Improvement District No. 115) (KLJ & City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
R2. Consider Resolution No. 2146, a resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Project No. UGP-SU-2-990(057), Central Avenue Streetscape and Concrete Pavement Repair (KLJ & City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N1. Approve Construction Engineering Services with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 114 (7th St SE Mill & Overlay) in the amount of $34,750 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Powell Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
N2. Approve Construction Engineering Services with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 117 (2018 Mill & Overlay and Seal Coat) in the amount of $56,500 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N3. Approve Preliminary and Design Engineering Agreement for 5th Ave NW Street Reconstruction from Main Street to 12th Street NW in an amount not to exceed $144,500 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
N4. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for RND Inc. dba NuBar for Rally in the Valley Street Dance on June 16, 2018 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N5. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for VFW Post 2764 for Rally in the Valley Street Dance on June 16, 2018 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N6. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for The Captain’s Pub for Rally in the Valley Street Dance on June 16, 2018 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
N7. Approve City Commission schedule change for City Commission and Finance meetings to be held on Monday, July 2, 2018 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Pedersen Bishop Powell Magnuson Carlsrud
N8. Consider advertising for bids: the sale of City Parking Lot south of Hub-Mac more specifically described as Parcel Number 63-3473111, Lots 3-6, Block 31 Original Townsite (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Powell Carlsrud
Minutes from April 17, 2018 meeting
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
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.
O1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1031, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages (City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
N1. Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Board for 523 Legacy Lane for a 5 year income tax exemption and a 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for purchase of a new home, and designate it as VC-84 (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing) (Jim Knutson)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N2. Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Board for 1036 7th Avenue NW for a 5 year income tax exemption and a 5 year property tax exemption for new construction, and designate it as VC-108 (pending receipt of Certificate of Good Standing) (Jim Knutson)
Roll Call: Powell Bishop Pedersen Magnuson Carlsrud
N3. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Hi-Line Hospitality at VCSU on May 10, 2018 for Employee Recognition Dinner (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
N4. Approve Construction Engineering Services with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 116 in the amount of $56,500 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N5. Approve Construction Engineering Services with KLJ for Sanitary Improvement District No. 62 in the amount of $6,700 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
N6. Approve Construction Engineering Services with KLJ for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 51 in the amount of $10,900 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N7. Consider implementation of Request For Proposal process for two 2019 Construction projects (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Bishop Pedersen Magnuson Powell Carlsrud
Minutes from April 3 and April 10, 2018 meetings and April 10, 2018 Board of Equalization meeting
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.
N1. Approve NDDOT Cost Participation, Construction & Maintenance Agreement for NDDOT Project No. UGP-SU-2-990(057), Central Avenue from Main to 12th St N (KLJ)
Roll Call: Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Powell Carlsrud
N2. Consider approving Amendment No. 1 for Preliminary & Design Engineering Services with KLJ for NDDOT Project No. UGP-SU-2-990(057), PCN 22043 (Central Avenue) (KLJ)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
N3. Approve Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV buyout purchase of 229 4th Ave SE for the appraised value of $155,000 (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Pedersen Bishop Powell Magnuson Carlsrud
N4. Approve Gaming Site Authorization for Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at 345 12th Ave NE; Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC at 2369 Elm Street; The Labor Club, 214 2nd Street NE; My Bar Valley City LLC, 240 East Main Street; and Main Street Off Sale LLC – Tavern 94, 455 Wintershow Road (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N5. Approve Gaming Site Authorization for ND Wildlife Federation at Valley City Eagles, 345 12th Ave NE on April 6, 2019 (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N6. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for City Lights at VCSU on April 25, 2018 for VCBCDC Annual Banquet (City Auditor Richter)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
PH1. Open Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment
Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 112
Declare hearing open.
Close hearing.
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 112
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
PH2. Open Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment
Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 113
Declare hearing open.
Close hearing.
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 113
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
PH3. Open Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment
Commission for 2017 Parking Lot Improvement District
Declare hearing open.
Close hearing.
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for 2017 Parking Lot Improvement District
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
O1. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1031, an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Alcoholic Beverages (City Attorney Mertins)
Roll Call: Powell Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Carlsrud
R1. Approve Resolution No. 2144, a Resolution of Sponsorship for After School Latch Key Program dba TL Childcare CDBG Loan Fund Application (Brenda Moritz, SCDRC)
Roll Call: Bishop Powell Magnuson Pedersen Carlsrud
R2. Approve Resolution No. 2140, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 62 to Swanberg Construction in the amount of $234,938 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Magnuson Powell Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
R3. Approve Resolution No. 2141, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 51 to DL Barkie Construction, Inc. in the amount of $167,665 (KLJ)
Roll Call: Pedersen Magnuson Bishop Powell Carlsrud
R4. Approve Resolution No. 2143, a Resolution to Designate Authorized Representative for the City of Valley City as a Member of Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency d/b/a Missouri River Energy Services (City Administrator Schelkoph)
Roll Call: Powell Magnuson Pedersen Bishop Carlsrud
N1. Consider alleged violation of Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance by American Legion Club
Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Powell Pedersen Carlsrud
N2. Consider proposed disposition for American Legion Club regarding violation of Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance
Roll Call: Pedersen Powell Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud