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6.12.2022 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Everybody,

  • Sue and I are vacationing in Spanish Springs, Nevada following a grandson’s high school graduation last Thursday.  There were nearly 500 students in the class so graduation was hosted in University of Nevada Reno Lawlor Event Center.  The arena seats about 12,000 so the stage is placed where the scorer’s table for a basketball game would be with the graduation class seated on chairs near the stage.  The audience of 5,000 sat in the permanent seating.  It takes awhile to graduate that many, but the concession stands are open!!
  • Saturday the 18th is Rally in the Valley.  Beginning at 7:00 AM is a “Fly-in Breakfast” at the airport.  Breakfast is open to all with proceeds going to the Valley City Hi-Lites Dance Team.  Attend the festivities and enjoy food, drink, family, friends and activities.
  • Next Sunday is “Father’s Day”; make it a great one in your family.
  • “Thank you” to all the Valley City Employees who have been working diligently for us during this Clean-up Week.  Valley City will look nice for Rally in the Valley.  Let’s groom a little extra around our own properties in advance of the Rally.
  • There has been some vandalism around town.  One of the places is the Hi Line Prairie Gardens and Community Orchard.  This is wrong, please stop.
  • Contributors; thank you again for helping this week.
  • “A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.”                                                 (Herm Albright)
  • Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

Road Work Ahead

Main Street Construction Notice

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Construction scheduled to begin June 9 on Valley City Main Street

BISMARCK, N.D. – Construction is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 9, from Third Street SW to the east city limits.

The project will consist of adding a chip sealcoat to the top of existing pavement surface and installing grooved pavement markings. Flaggers and a pilot car will be present at times.

The project is expected to be complete the first week of July.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists to slow down and use caution throughout the work zone.

For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 or visit the ND Roads map at travel.dot.nd.gov.

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5.17.2022 Commission Minutes

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President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon

Others City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Richter, Administrative Assistant Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance

Peggy Lee 102 Day PRoclamation

Approval of Agenda

No changes.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the minutes from May 3rd Finance and Commission Meetings and the May 10th Special Commission Meetings, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Application for Electrician Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor Renewal for the following:

  • Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc.
  • Energize Electric LLC

Approve Application for Tobacco License Renewal for the following:

  • Petro Serve USA #071
  • Love’s Travel Stop #849
  • CHS Inc.-151 9th Ave NW
  • CHS Inc.-807 Main St.
  • Family Dollar, Inc.
  • Leevers Foods
  • The Liquor Locker

Approve Application for Alcohol Beverage License Renewal for the following:

  • The Liquor Locker
  • Sabir’s Dining & Lounge

Approve Application to Block off 6th Ave SW from 4th St. SW to Viking Drive for the Let’s Walk Valley City Event being held on Monday, July 18th, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Approve Special Alcohol Event Application for The Labor Club on June 17th and 18th from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. for the Rally in the Valley.

Approve Application for Raffle Permit for the following:

  • Hi Liner Booster Club from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 at Hanna Field and the Hi Liner Activity Center.
  • Litchville High School 7-Class Reunion in July 16th, 2022 at the Valley City Eagles Club.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Ordinance

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1103, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 15-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Excavating and Cutting Streets and Right of Way.

City Attorney Martineck stated there were no changes from the first reading.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Motion to hold Executive Session for Attorney Consultation to Consider Appeal of Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Favor of Associated General Contractors of North Dakota (re City’s GSA contracting ordinance) as Authorized by NDCC Section 44-04-19.1(2), Attorney Consultation.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

The executive session began at 5:07 pm and was attended by President Carlsrud, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson, City Administrator Crawford via Zoom, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Richter

The meeting resumed at 5:17 pm.  The media and the members of the public have been invited to return and we are now back in open session.

Consider Appeal of Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary of Judgment in Favor of Associated General Contractors of North Dakota (re City’s GSA contracting Ordinance).

Commissioner Gulmon made a Motion to Forgo the Appeal of the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary of Judgment in Favor of Associated General Contractors of North Dakota, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Transfer Request for Liquor and or Beer License and Application for Alcoholic Beverage License from Kerry Anderson (current owner of The Labor Club) to Donald and Bonnie Larson (new owners of The Labor Club) effective July 1st, 2022.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consider request from Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation for $30,000 to assist with the hill slide issue impacting Malach USA.

Jennifer Feist stated this request is to help with the hillside issue at Malach.  The company’s plan is to install some drainpipe that will take the water from the building to the east where it will find the natural drainage down the hill.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Draft of Ordinance 1102 to be Published prior to June 14, 2022 Advisory Vote: Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes Dedicated to City Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Projects.

City Attorney Martineck stated when ordinances were previously extended it was procedure to follow state law.  Currently there is an exemption on farm machinery so we need direction whether to leave the exemption or to follow state law.  Right now, it is about 50/50 for cities that have the exemption.  The maximum tax that can be assessed on any single transaction is $62.50.  If we leave it as is we just need a motion to approve existing language with extended dates.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Draft of Ordinance 1104 to be Published prior to June 14, 2022 Advisory Vote: Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes Dedicated to Economic Development, Basic Industry, Job Development, Tax Relief Infrastructure, Other Special Request, Service and Retail Business Development.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Site Authorization Renewals for the Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town and Country Club and the Youth Sports Complex.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

Request Cost Share from ND DWR to buy out 636 E Main Street for Assessed Value + 10% for a total of $86,130.

City Administrator Crawford stated some people requested buyouts after this flood.  This one is one that will be bought out in a future phase so the question is, do we buy it out now before the prices go up.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

Request Cost Share from ND DWR to buy out 469 8th Ave NE for Assessed Value + 10% for a total of $41,140.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Construction Engineering Task Order for 12th St N Mill and Overlay and 8th Ave SW/Winter Show Rd turn lanes (Paving Imp. Dist. No. 124 – NDDOT Project No. SU-CVD-2-990(061), PCN 23233).

Chad Petersen stated Border States is tentatively started to start early to mid-June due to the weather.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call:          Erickson-nay                Gulmon-aye     Magnuson-aye              Carlsrud-aye

Motion carried.

Consider Flood Wall Panel Rack Bid.

City Administrator Crawford stated we had two bids, one from Enterprise at $500/piece and the other was for $610 from Malach.  Recommending we approve the bid from Enterprise. 

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the City’s Selection to Purchase the Low Bid for Digger Truck in the Amount of $304,625. 

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the low bid from Altec, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford reported that public works is working on the trash rack on 5th Ave SW. The real test will be the next time we get a big rain in one shot.  We have had a few water main breaks in Crestwood where the land is sliding.  We are seeing what we can do, it’s getting to the point of not being able to sustain it with where it’s at.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Finance Director Richter stated that Gary Jacobson is working with the state on getting our flood expenditures submitted.

City Assessor in Training Current reported they have started their yearly residential inspections.  Letters are being sent out every couple of weeks to have them contact our office to schedule a time for the inspection. Due to the flooding we have decided to start in the SW part of town and are hoping to get to about 300 properties by the end of October.

Chad Petersen, KLJ, updated on 6th St NW reconstruction. Tentative completion date is end of July beginning of August.

Commissioner Gulmon stated that we have been challenged with water issues.  We are getting through it but thank you to all our employees for all that they have done.

President Carlsrud thank you to our employees, we appreciate your efforts.  Sanitary sewer normally pumps 700,000 and some of these days we’ve been up to 2.5 million gallons.  This is hard on our pumps.  Please run your pumps outside, conserve water and utilize the water between the high peak times.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:57 P.M.

Agenda Available

6.7.2022 Special Commission Meeting Agenda

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The Special City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 2:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87508110212 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  875 0811 0212.

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

  1. Discuss Buyout of Pumps that were rented for the 2022 Flood Fight.  (Finance Director Richter)
  2. Approve Purchase of Skid Steer.  (Operations Superintendent Klemisch)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Consider Options on Disposal of Clay (How and Where). (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

4. Discuss Putting Out for Bid Options.  (City Administrator Crawford)

  • Levee Removal with or without Restoration.
  • Assign Contracting Officer.

5. Discuss Additional Flood Recovery.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Adjourn

6.5.2022 Mayor’s Message

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Hello Folks,

  • What a beautiful weekend.  With some sunshine, warmer temperatures, less wind and no rain.  Sue and I took advantage of said weather and invested some time doing a few things in our yard.  I hope you enjoyed your weekend too.
  • There are still a number of properties with grass higher than what contributes to the beauty of our city.  Will you please mow your lawns appropriately?  Thank you
  • A shout out to our city staff for doing a great job throughout the weeks with excess rains in our area.  There are many demands during said events, installing Permanent Flood Protection (PFP), preparing clay dikes, completing extra paperwork and the like.  Thank you to all.
  • The Soap Box Derby was held over the weekend with a nice crowd attending.  Thank you sponsors, participants and to all who facilitated the event, it was a great event.
  • “Music In the Park” is Wednesday, 7:15 PM at the Band Shell.  Take a lawn chair and enjoy the music.
  • *Clean-up Week is this week.  Please review what will be picked up and separate materials accordingly.  The weather forecast appears to be mostly dry along with moderate temperatures helping facilitate a successful event.  Do your part and enjoy.
  • Contributors; thank you again for helping this week.
  • “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”           (Special Olympics Athletes’ Motto)
  • Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

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6.7.2022 Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86019051942 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  860 1905 1942.

Resolution

  • Approve Resolution 2364, a Resolution Approving Sale of GE Transformer No. F-961679.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud  

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the May 17th, 2022 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  • Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  • Approve Application for Tobacco License Renewal for the following:
    • Dakota Silver, LLC
    • Brothers III Sports
    • Casey’s Retail Company
    • FOE Aerie 2192
  • Approve Application for the Alcohol Beverage License Renewal for the Following:
    • Dakota Silver
    • My Bar
    • The Clubhouse Lounge, LLC
    • Main Street Off Sale, LLC
    • Jimmy’s Pizza
    • Hi Line Hospitality, LLC
    • FOE Aerie 2192
  • Approve Application for Raffle Permits for the Following:
    • El Zagal Valley Flag Corps on August 27, 2022 at the Eagles.
    • CHI Mercy Health Foundation on October 25th, 2022 at the Eagles.
    • Valley City Parks and Recreation on August 6, 2022 at Chautauqua Park.
    • VCSU Foundation/Booster Board on June 10, 2022 at the VC Town and Country Club.
    • VCSU Foundation/Booster Board on November 5, 2022 at VCSU’s Lokken Stadium.
  • Approve Application to Block off the Street for the following:
    • Central Ave from Main Street to 5th St N and Main Street from Central to 2nd Ave E on June 18th for the Rally in the Valley Events and Car Show.
    • Main St from Central Ave to 2nd Ave E on June 18th for the Street Dance from Brockopp Brewing.
    • Section of 9th Ave SW for Cal Ripken and Little League Ball from Valley City Baseball Association.
    • Central Ave N from Wells Fargo to Valley Service including alleyways by Vault & NuCara on July 14, July 21 and September 8 from 1 pm to 10 pm for Summer Nights on Central & Summer Vikes on Central.
  • Approve Application for Parade for the following
    • VC Chamber of Commerce on Central Ave from 12th St N to 4th St S on June 18th at 10 am for Rally in the Valley.
    • VC Barnes County Development Corp on Central Ave from Walking Bridge to 2nd St N on September 8th from 6-6:30 pm for Summer Vikes on Central.
  • Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Application for the following:
    • Brockopp Brewing, LLC on June 18th, 2022 from 7pm-12am for the Rally in the Valley Street Dance.
    • Captain’s Pub on June 18th, 2022 from 7pm-12am for the Rally in the Valley Street Dance.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

New Business

  • Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $          

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve Site Authorization Renewals for the Thundering Saints at Boomers Corner Keg and Bridges Bar and Grill from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2022.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve New Site Authorization Requests from Valley City Baseball Association from June 1, 2022-June 30, 2022 at Brockopp Brewing and from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 at Brockopp Brewing and City Lights Supper Club.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Consider Rescheduling the July 7th Finance and Commission Meetings.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve Recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board to Approve the Application from Richard and Pat North for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and a 5-year Property Tax Exemption Capped at $300,000 Valuation on a new Cold Storage Building and designate it as VC-134. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Hear and Determine Sufficiency of Written Protests against Proposed Annexation Set forth in Resolution 2360.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve Nextera Extension on Water Main in the Amount of $.   (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve Valley Plains Sewer/Water -National Guard Temporary Right of Entry Agreement.  (City Administrator Crawford).

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve Construction Engineering Agreement for Water/Sanitary Sewer Extensions to Nextera Addition. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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6.7.2022 Finance Agenda

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 The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 at 3:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. 

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86859897406 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 868 5989 7406

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
    • Sanitation Department
    • Water Department
    • Electric Department
    • Fire Department
    • Police Department
    • Street Department
    • Administration
  2. Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (Finance Director Richter)
  3. Update on Elks.  (KLJ)
  4. Discuss outdoor seating during warm weather for Main and Central.  (City Administrator Crawford)
  5. Discuss Changing the date of the July Finance & Commission Meetings.  (City Administrator Crawford)
  6. Discuss City Utility Disposition Letter.  (Operations Superintendent Klemisch)
  7. Discuss Options for Nextera Extension on Water Main.  (City Administrator Crawford)
  8. Discuss NDDOT Transportation Alternative Program-Winter Show Shared-Use Path.  (City Engineer)

Adjourn

5.29.2022 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Everybody,

  • I hope yours was a safe Memorial Day weekend, remembering family and friends who served our country though no longer with us.
  • Following a relentless, cold, windy winter and a late spring, seeing green grass and leaves on the trees are welcome sights.
  • Donate blood, platelets or plasma.  Blood banks are in dire need of donors as every 2-seconds someone in the USA needs blood and one donation can help up to three people.  You may help a little girl, someone who was in an accident or a Mom with Leukemia.  Blood drives are held often in Valley City and giving is gratifying, give it a shot.
  • With the rains we have had, there are water puddles, containers in back yards and everywhere holding water.  Please drain them to slow mosquito breeding.  They are already a bit tough up at the lake.
  • Do you remember the “euphoric rushes” of playing ball and other sports?  Give back to the games; the “rushes” are still available to you through sports officiating.  Try it; suit up, make the “big calls” and protect the integrity of the games.  Call 701-845-3953 for information.
  • There are many dandelions and some long grass around town.  Please do what you can to retard the spreading of weeds and contribute to beautifying our community by mowing your lawn.
  • Contributors; thanks again for your help this week.
  • “Gratitude is a great pain killer.”           (Anonymous)
  • Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

5.22.2022 Mayor’s Message

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Hello Folks,

Dave

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5.10.2022 Special Commission Meeting

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President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson and Commission Gulmon

Others present: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Richter, Administrative Assistant Johnson

N1.  Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve the application from Steve and Robin Winter for a 5-year state income tax exemption and a 5-year property tax exemption capped at $300,000 valuation on a new single-family residential home, contingent on receiving their Certificate of Good Standing and designate it as VC-133.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 12:02 PM.