Category Archives: Announcements

VCPW to Flush Fire Hydrants

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The Valley City Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants in the city beginning, May. 13th, 2019. Water pressure may vary and residents may notice discolored water conditions during this time; however, the water will remain safe to drink. To avoid any inconvenience, residents should check their water before doing laundry, and store water for drinking and cooking.

Call Public Works at 845-0380 if you have any questions.

Preventing Mosquitoes In & Around the Home

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Protect your home against mosquitoes

Protect your home against mosquitoes

  1. Remove standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs:
    • Eliminate unnecessary water holding containers, especially tires, large cans and bottles.
    • Keep clean water in children's wading pools & drain when not in use.
    • Keep ditches and streams adjoining your property free of grass clippings, garbage, and other debris, which obstruct the natural flow of water.
    • Keep weeds & grass cut short during the summer months. Report vacant lots that are not maintained properly to city officials.
    • Make sure stored boats are covered or water drained out of them completely. Store small boats upside down.
    • Change water in birdbaths, fountains and troughs weekly.
    • Clean roof gutters.
  2. Control mosquitoes inside your home
    • Maintain proper screening for windows and doors.
    • An indoor fogger or spray can be used to kill mosquitos. Mosquitos rest in dark, humid places. Always follow the precautions and instructions on the label.
  3. Protect yourself and others
    • Wear light colored, long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outside.
    • Stay indoors during the evening and early morning hours when mosquitoes are most active.

 

Valley City Public Works: Mosquito Program

Valley City Public Works will fog for mosquitos throughout the summer. Prior to scheduled application, Public Works will announce upcoming dates in the Times Record and on KOVC stations. Generally, this will occur in the evenings.

Closings & Garbage Schedule: Memorial Day

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, May 25 and remain closed on Monday, May 27.
  • City Hall & Public Works will be closed Monday, May 27.

Garbage Schedule: Week of May 27

  • Monday’s route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 28.
  • Tuesday and Wednesday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday, May 29.
  • Regular schedule resumes on Thursday, May 30.

Notice of Board Openings 2019

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NOTICE OF BOARD OPENINGS FOR CITY OF VALLEY CITY

The City of Valley City has openings effective July 1 for:

  • Valley City Barnes County Library Board – 3 year term, 2 openings.

Please submit your name, address and phone number on paper to the Valley City Auditor’s Office, PO Box 390, Valley City, or [email protected] if you are interested by June 4, 2019, 5 p.m.

Permanent Flood Protection Construction on Main Street begins May 6

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Permanent Flood Protection Phase 2 work will continue in Valley City.

Beginning Monday May 6th, 2019, Main Street will be closed between Central Ave and 5th AVE NW.

Local traffic will be permitted to businesses inside of the road closure. Business signing will be provided. The contractor will be resuming concrete work on the Main Street roadway. A detour will be provided during this shut down. Truck deliveries are encouraged to seek alternative routes. The road closure is anticipated to last 4-5 weeks.

Main Street will be reopened prior to Rally in the Valley. Additional updates will be provided as needed.

Detour map for Main Street closure between 5th Avenue NW and Central Avenue

Detour map for Main Street closure between 5th Avenue NW and Central Avenue

Burn Ban Lifted

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The burn ban has been cancelled for Barnes County.

As a reminder, recreational fires should follow City rules and regulations. Current guidelines are available in the knowledge base.

Construction Notice – Streetscape I – Central Avenue

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Map providing detail for Phase 1, Phase 2, Traffic Signal and Lighting, Phase 3 and Phase 4 locations for the Streetscape/Concrete Pavement Repair

Map providing detail for Phase 1, Phase 2, Traffic Signal and Lighting, Phase 3 and Phase 4 locations for the Streetscape/Concrete Pavement Repair

Phase 1: April 29 – June 6 on Central from Main Street to 3rd Street N

Construction has started on the Streetscape/Concrete Pavement Repair project on Central Avenue. The first phase of construction will include the segment from Main Street to 3rd Street N. The intersection of 2nd Street N will be closed during this work; however, the intersection of 3rd Street N will remain open. Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed by June 6, 2019. Central Avenue will then be open to traffic through Rally in the Valley.

Phase 2: June 17 – August 5 on Central from 3rd Street N to 5th Street N

Phase 2 of the project is scheduled to start on Monday, June 17, 2019. Central Avenue will be closed from 3rd Street N to 5th Street N. Both 3rd Street N and 4th Street N will be closed to traffic during this phase. Phase 2 is scheduled to be completed by August 5, 2019.

Phase 3: early August to middle of September at intersection of Main Street & Central Avenue

Phase 3 of the project is scheduled to start in early August and is tentatively scheduled to be completed by the third week of August. The final phase of construction includes concrete pavement repair in the intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue. This work is scheduled to be completed by the middle of September.

The new traffic signals and decorative lighting are tentatively scheduled to be installed in late September to mid-October. Additional updates will be provided as construction progresses. Any questions or concerns during construction should be addressed to KLJ at (701)845-4980.

Burn Ban in Effect

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Due to the dry hot weather and the high fire danger and the upcoming red flag warning,  a burn ban is in effect beginning noon April 25, 2019. Recreational fire burning (ie, in a fire pit) shall be prohibited during a Fire Ban. The Barnes County Commission has implemented a burn ban for 5 days and will re-address it at that time. Updates on this may come from the Barnes County Commission, the Valley City Fire Chief or the Barnes County Emergency Manager.

Arbor Day 2019 Proclamation

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Arbor Day Proclamation

Whereas, In 1872 J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and

Whereas,  This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and

Whereas,  Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and

Whereas,  Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and

Whereas,  Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products, and

Whereas,  Trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality at business areas, and beautify our community, and

Whereas,  Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal, and

Whereas,  Valley City has been recognized as a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree‑planting ways,

Now, Therefore, I, Dave Carlsrud, President of the City of Valley City Commission, Valley City, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim MAY 3, 2019, as

ARBOR DAY

In the City of Valley City and I urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and to support our city’s urban forestry program, and

FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the hearts and promote the wellbeing of present and future generations.

Dave Carlsrud, Mayor
April 16, 2019