City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
5:00 PM
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein
Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)
Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)
Add to Consent Agenda two local raffle permits
- Fraternal order of Police James Valley Lodge #4
- South Central Select Volleyball Club
Add Ordinance 1189, an ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 8-12 of Valley City municipal code related to commercial pedal cabs.
Add Resolution 2527, A resolution to sell city property.
Remove New Business 3, Discuss Northwest Area Water System Improvements – New Water Tower and Pressure Zone Modifications – Hi-Line Electric insurance.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, 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 05.21.2026 Finance and Commission Meeting
- Approve Contractors License
- Indigo Signworks INC
- Escape Fire Protection
- Home Heating, Plumbing, & AC INC
- Legacy Plumbing
- Six D Construction & development LLC
- ACB Construction
- Comstock Construction INC
- Travis Kunze Construction
- TCS Electric LLC
- LaValle Flooring INC
- Western Products INC
- Northern Plains Window LLC
- All New Gutter Service INC
- ASAP Electric
- H. Anderson Concrete
- MJ Dalsin Co of ND INC
- Montana Dakota Utility
- Nelson Construction
- TNT Plumbing
- Hi-Line Electric INC
- Singh Contracting INC
- South Peak Holding LLC DBA Skinner Roofing
- Vanterra Foundation Solutions LLC DBA SafeBasements
- Approve Gaming Site Authorizations
- Valley City Baseball Association
- North Dakota Horse Park Foundation
- Approve Local Permit
- Dakota State Fraternal Order of Eagles Aux.
- Sheyenne Valley Scenic Byway Foundation
- VC Parks and Rec
- VC Town and Country Club Ladies Association
- Approve Retail Tobacco License Renewals
- County Bottle Shop INC
- Leevers Foods INC
- Farmers Union Oil Company of Moorhead
- Petro Serve #71Petro Serve #72Petro Serve #73
- Casey’s Retail Company
- Dolgencorp LLC
- Approve Application for sale of Alcohol License Renewal
- Brockopp Brewing LLC
Motion to approve with the exception of Keplar Services by Commissioner Bishop and seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Further discussion was held regarding the ND Horse Park Foundation Gaming Site Application.
Commissioner Bishop then moved to amend the original motion to approve with the exception of Keplar Services from the Contractor’s License Renewal approvals and table the ND Horse Park Foundation Gaming Site Application until the next meeting, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion as amended passed
Ordinance
First reading of Ordinance 1189, an ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 8-02 of the valley city municipal code related to commercial pedal cabs.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Resolution
Resolution Approving Employee Work Week Adjustment and Payroll Transition.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
RES 2527 Resolution to sell city property.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
New Business
Approve Renaissance Zone Authority Board recommendation to approve application for Mark & Judy Svenningsen for a 5-year income tax exemption and 5-year property tax exemption capped at $500,000 located at 1211 4th Ave NW and designated as VC- 145.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Consider request for funds of $50,000 per year for 2 years to contract with Mr James Lieman for economic development efforts.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-No; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve the remodel exemption application for the North 9 Bar and Grill – parcel number 63-3020851.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Consider Tourism Grant application for $10,000 for Bridges Art Council.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Consider Image Enhancement Grant application for $363.40 for Brighter Days Therapy.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve adding Jennifer South and removing Joy Kiefert as an Authorized Signer on the City of Valley City’s Accounts at Dacotah Bank Effective June 8, 2026.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Crawford gave update on progress of service center which remains on schedule and in budget.
City Updates & Commission Reports
Finance Director Klein reported on voting for June 09 election will take place at the courthouse.
Police Chief Horner reminded residents of Central Ave N closing on Saturday June 06 for Soap Box Derby
City Commissioner Gulmon reported sales tax, occupancy tax, and food/beverage tax.
City Commissioner Erickson reminded residents of electronic clean up week running June 8-12.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:50pm
Attested to by:
Brenda Klein, Finance Director Dave Carlsrud, President of the
City of Valley City City of Valley City Commission