City Commission Finance Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday June 16, 2026
Called to Order
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.
Roll Call
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein
Agenda items
Recognition: Zeke Barnick-Intern.
Review monthly bills/reports.
Review Bids for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 4.
City Engineer Petersen reviewed the 5 bids received for Phase IV Permanent Flood Protection Construction. With bids coming in over the engineer’s estimate the Commission was asked if they want to move forward which would require a cost share request from the Department of Water Resources for the additional dollars for construction costs. The Commission agreed to move forward with the cost share request.
Discuss MRES amended power sale agreement.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS.
Sanitation Department: Supervisor Swart reported the container count is holding steady, not much change. Many residents still have metal and/or appliances in their yard left from clean up week. Electronic clean up went well, there was a decrease in the amount we took in from previous times.
Water Treatment Plant: supervisor Hesch reported amount of water used and hours worked. Lots of rain last week so that is good for us. To clarify we do not give out free water to fill pools or anything like that, all water is charged.
Electric Department: Electrical Superintendent Senf reported on power outages and progress of summer projects. Looking to start doing more underground electric service. This would minimize the potential for outages.
Fire Department: Asst. Fire Chief Coit reported on calls for service and chief pages. Updated commissioners on progress of a few dangerous buildings and Wick trailer court. Discussion on the increase in amounts of letters going out to mow yards and the process with that.
Police Department: Police Chief Horner reviewed calls for service and reported on completed trainings for the department.
Street Department: Street Superintendent Klemisch reported June 22-23 the water towers will be taken down to prepare for new water tower. Water pressure in the NW part of town might be lower then normal but everyone should still have water.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 4:30pm