President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson.
Member Absent: Commissioner Erickson
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Correct NB3. Three-Year Term. 2025-2028.
Remove NB5. Approve Funding of the Infrastructure for 12th St & 9th Ave NW.
Add NB11. Approve ND DWR Cost Share Application for Design Engineering for the National Guard Water Tower Demo Project.
Commission Gulmon moved to approve changes, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
NB2. Public Library Yearly Update.
Library Board President Van Gijssel gave Annual Public Library Update
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve Minutes from the June 3 2025, Commission Meeting.
- Approve Site Authorization Renewal:
ND Horse Park Foundation at Casa Mexico Restaurant
- Approve Fireworks Display Permit:
Memory Fireworks, Max & Chad Elhard, at 1751 West Main St
- Approve Contractor Licenses:
Bob Ryerson Construction, Rogers
Earthwork Services, Inc, West Fargo
Eckert & Sons, LLC, Fargo
Goodon Buildings International, Inc., Rugby
Huesman Schreiber Masonry, LLC, Glyndon MN
Quality Concrete, Inc., Fargo
Timber Ridge Exteriors, LLC, Rochester MN
- Approve Contractor License Renewals:
I’ll Tile & Stone, Inc.
LS Drywall, Inc.
Magnum Electric, Inc.
Morton Buildings, Inc.
Ray Nelson Construction
- Approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewals:
Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg Bridges Bar & Grill
Brockopp Brewing LLC
Captains Pub LLC dba Captains Pub
Casa Valley Inc. dba Casa Mexico Restaurant
Dakota Silver LLC.
FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club
Jimmy’s Pizza
My Bar
North 9 Bar & Grille LLC
Sabirs
TBD Inc dba Sky Lanes Bowling Alley
Texkota LLC dba Tavern 94
ARP14 LLC dba The Clubhouse
Larson Enterprises dba The Labor Club
The Liquor Locker
The Reserve at Woodland
- Approve Tobacco License Renewals:
Gary & Ronald Peterson dba Brothers III Sport’s
Casey’s Retain Company dba Casey’s General Store #3363
County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker
Dakota Silver LLC dba Dakota Silver
Family Dollar LLC dba Family Dollar #27662
Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #071
Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #072
Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #073
FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club
Larson Enterprises LLC dba The Labor Club
Leevers Foods Inc. dba Leevers Foods
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. dba Love’s Travel Stop #849
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve all, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Magnuson moved to close, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve with Changes, the Application for 2025-2035 Renaissance Zone Development Plan.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Open Public Hearing on Violation of Tobacco License 2024-2025 – Petro Serve USA #071
Commissioner Bishop moved to close, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
Consider Suspension of Tobacco License 2024-2025 – Petro Serve USA #071
Commissioner Bishop moved to consider suspension, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE
Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1172 to Amend and Reenact Sections 8-07-10, 11-02-08, and 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Mobile Homes. Discussion was had and there will be a few changes made prior to the second reading.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
RES 2493 Resolution Approving 2025-2035 Renaissance Zone.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
RES 2494 Resolution Setting Bond of City Auditor in the Amount of $2,000,000. This Resolution is a yearly requirement.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,853,730.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB3. Approve Phil Mueller to the Valley City-Barnes County Library Board for the 2025-2028 Term.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB4. Approve Dacotah Bank as City Credit Card Issuer, Effective July 1st, 2025.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB6. Approve Permanent Flood Protection Buyout of Single-Family Home and Garage at 1136 2nd Street SE for $43,010.00.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB7. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 129 & 132 – 2025 Seal Coat.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB8. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72 – Sanitary Reline, Point Repairs & Manhole Rehab.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB9. Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV. Cost-Share Application and Materials are due by June 30th for the August 14th Meeting for these PFP Phases.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB10. Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost-Share Application for Design Engineering for Permanent Flood Protection Phase V & VI.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
NB11. Approve ND DWR cost share application for design engineering for the National Guard Water Tower Demo Project.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford shared the Dirt Work has started at the New Service Center Location. Please watch for the Public Meetings that will be coming up on future Construction Projects.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
City Engineer Peterson reported on the seeding and weed control on the boulevards that were in last years construction areas. Spraying and re-seeding has taken place in some of the areas. He will be watching and reporting until completed.
City Engineer Eslinger gave an update on the Stand Pipe Project. The Geotechnical portion will start around June 30th.
Commissioner Gulmon congratulated the School and the Community for the recent voting turnout. Also, congratulations to VCSU on the ground breaking for the new Tharaldson Family Athletic Center.
Commissioner Magnuson gave a shout out and thank you to Hilde Gijssel and all she has done for the VCBC Library. Her & the staff have accomplished much in the past few years. Also, welcome and congrats to Phil Mueller for joining the Library Board.
Mayor Carlsrud wanted to again thank all the Employees who assisted with Clean-Up Week, Branch Pick-Up and Electronic Drop-Off Week. A lot of time and hard work go into making those weeks run smooth. Shout out to the Crew that worked on the Community Days Event around town. Seemed to be a very successful event with many people attending.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:44 P.M.