City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Bishop
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Change Wording on New Business No.5 to Approve Selling All Available 2026 REC Allocations
Commissioner Bishop Motioned to Approve, Seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Minutes from the November 04, 2025 (Finance Director Klein)
- Approve Local Contractors License
- Freeman Trades
- Approve Application for Local Permit (Raffle)
- VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
- S.H.I.N.E Dance Team
Commissioner Erickson Motioned to Approve, Seconded by Commissioner Bishop
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Public Hearing
- Open Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City.
No Public Comments.
Motion to Close Hearing by Commissioner Magnuson, Seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City.
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Bishop, Seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
- Open Public Hearing Regarding First Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County.
No Public Comments.
Motion to Close Hearing by Commissioner Magnuson, Seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County.
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Bishop, Seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
- Open Public Hearing Regarding Liquor License Application for Sho3 LLC dba Econo Lodge.
Tina Babbler (Sho3 LLC Manager) was Present and Stated She Can Answer Any Questions.
No Questions or Comments.
Motion to Close Hearing by Commissioner Gulmon, Seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Sho3 LLC dba Econo Lodge.
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Bishop, Seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Resolution
Resolution No 2505 a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Auditors Lot 1 and the S 360’ of the E 820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 NW¼ Section 32-140-58.
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Magnuson, Seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
New Business
NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,275,415
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Gulmon, Seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
NB2. Approve Employee Assistance Program Contract Renewal – The Village
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Gulmon, Seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
NB3. Rescind Approval of Resolution 2503, A Resolution Authorizing Bids for Cropland Lease – Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Magnuson, Seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
NB4. Approve Addendum to Farm Lease for One Year Pursuant to Contract Dated April 18, 2024 — Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Bishop, Seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
NB5. Approve Selling All Available 2026 REC Allocations.
Motion to Approve by Commissioner Bishop, Seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Crawford Reported on the New Service Center, Underground Utilities and Masonry Work Have Begun. Crews are Working Around Weather Conditions to Maintain Progress.
City Updates & Commission Reports
Finance Director Klein Noted the State Water Commission Preliminary Meeting is Scheduled for Thursday and the City is Seeking Funding for Water Tower Removal and Other Infrastructure.
Commissioner Gulmon Reported the Budget is Tracking Well, With Revenues Exceeding Expenses and Reserves Within Plan.
President Carlsrud Remined Residents to Enjoy the Upcoming Light Parade and Thanked City Staff for Their Work on Holiday Decorations and Storm Cleanup.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:21 P.M.