City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
5:00 PM
The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.
The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85106919956 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 851 0691 9956
Next Resolution No. 2516 Next Ordinance No. 1187
Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)
Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
Catholic Schools Week Proclamation
The week of January 25 through January 31, 2026 to be proclaimed Catholic Schools Week
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Minutes from the January 06, 2026 Commission Meeting
- Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
- Approve Contractors License
- WIR3D Electric
- Mission Mechanical
- Approve House Movers License
- Glaesman Moving
- Approve Special Event Permits
- Sheyenne Valley FFA Chapter Raffle
- Valley City Fire Department Raffle
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
Public Comments
This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business. Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.
The following rules apply to Public Comments:
- Limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
- Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.
- May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.
Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to tplecity@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files. Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting.
Ordinance
ORD 1186, First reading of ordinance to amend and reenact Sections 22-01-03 and 22-01-04(2)(e) of the Valley City Municipal Code related to gaming application fees. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
Resolution
RES 2513, A Resolution to Amend the Utility Rate Schedule. (City Attorney Martineck)
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RES 2514, A Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit – Lot 5 Block 32 Benson’s Addition – Daycare Home Occupation. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
RES 2515, A Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit – Lot 5 Block 32 Benson’s Addition – Gunsmithing Business. (City Attorney Martineck)
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RES 2516, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,500,000.00 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2026. (Finance Director Klein)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
New Business
NB1. Approve Request for Funds for Small Projects by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $27,500 with funds sourced from city sales tax dedicated to economic development. (Jennifer Feist)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
NB2. Approve Request for Funds for the Regional Technology Center by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $36,000 with funds sourced from city sales tax dedicated to economic development. (Jennifer Feist)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
NB3. Approve Request for Funds for Single Family Home Buyer Assistance Program by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $160,000. (Jennifer Feist)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
NB4. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,031,979. (Finance Director Klein)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
NB5. Approve Vanguard Computer System Consolidated Extended Service Contract and Vanguard Service contract for the Assessor Web Site. (City Assessor Drabus)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
NB6. Approve Public Works 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets. (City Administrator Crawford)
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NB7. Approve depositories for City funds which meet the pledge of securities requirement. (Finance Director Klein)
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NB8. Approve Agreement with NDDOT for Long-Term Temporary Highway Closure through December 31, 2027. (Finance Director Klein)
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NB9. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering Services for Northwest Area Water System Improvements – New Water Tower and Pressure Zone Modifications. (City Engineer)
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NB10. Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Comp Time. (City Attorney Martineck)
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NB11. Consider Visitor Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Youth for Christ in the amount of $1,284.07 located at 302 E. Main St. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
NB12. Consider Visitor Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Mobility Plus in the amount of $7,500.00 located at 322 2nd St NW. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
NB13. Approve Application for Commercial Improvement exemption – 322 2nd ST NW (City Assessor Drabus)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud