City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83961165836 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  839 6116 5836.

Next Resolution No. 2507            Next Ordinance No. 1185

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

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the November 18, 2025 Finance Meeting and Commission Meeting
2. Approve Contractors License
   1. Precision Concrete Cutters INC
3. Approve Tree Trimming and Removal License
   1. Ross’ Tree Service
   1. Ground to Sky
4. Approve Local Permit
   1. Raffle – VCSU Trap Club
   1. Raffle Board – Laine Schwehr Road to Recovery Benefit

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

1.  Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

•  Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

•  First Reading of Ordinance 1183 To Amend and Reenact Sections 7-01-01 and 7-01-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Building Permits. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

•  First Reading of Ordinance 1184 to amend and reenact sections 10-01-03 and subsection 2 of section 10-05-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to stormwater permits. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Set 2026 Commission Meeting Dates, Planning and Zoning Meetings, and Tax Equalization Meeting (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Firm Electric Service Contract (No. 14-UGPR-1004) with Western Area Power Administration (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Designated Entity Contract (No. 25-UGPR-95) with Missouri River Energy Services and Western Area Power Administration (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Public Assistance Grant Program Subgrant Agreement for FEMA-4888-DR and Designate Finance Director Klein as the Primary Agent and City Administrator Crawford as the Alternate Agent (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB5.Approve Task Order for Preliminary & Design Engineering for 2026 Pavement Improvement Project (Various Locations). (City Engineer Petersen)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB6. Approve IIJA Grid Resilience Grant (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85013757198 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  850 1375 7198

Call To Order

Roll Call:

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call: Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the November 04, 2025.
2. Approve Local Contractors License
   1. Freeman Trades
3. Approve Application for Local Permit (Raffle)
   1. VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
   1. S.H.I.N.E Dance Team

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           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

Public Hearing

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City.

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:   Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud 

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City.

Roll Call:   Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud 

• Open Public Hearing Regarding First Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County.

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:   Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County.

Roll Call:   Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud 

• Open Public Hearing Regarding Liquor License Application for Sho3 LLC dba Econo Lodge

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:   Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud 

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Sho3 LLC dba Econo Lodge.

 

Roll Call:   Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud 

Ordinance

Resolution

Resolution No 2505 a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Auditors Lot 1 and the S 360’ of the E 820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 NW¼ Section 32-140-58

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

New Business

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,275,415

            Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud 

NB2. Approve Employee Assistance Program Contract Renewal – The Village

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud 

NB3.  Rescind Approval of Resolution 2503, A Resolution Authorizing Bids for Cropland Lease – Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58

Roll Call:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud 

NB4.  Approve Addendum to Farm Lease for One Year Pursuant to Contract Dated April 18, 2024 — Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

NB5. 2026 MRES REC Elections

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81829777720 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  818 2977 7720.

Next Resolution No. 2507            Next Ordinance No. 1181

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 10.21.2025 Finance & Commission Meetings.    
2. Approve Local Contractor Application:
   1. Escape Fire Protection, Inc. – Vadnais Heights, MN                        
   1. Tecta America Dakotas – Fargo, ND                                                          
3. Approve Gaming Site Authorization License:
   1. ND Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, Inc                                               
   1. Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club, Inc.                                            

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        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

Public Hearing

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Bon Bon Café.

(City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                                                                            

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Bon Bon Café.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Ordinance

Resolution

RES 2505. A Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Auditors Lot 1 and the 360’ of the E 820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 NW1/4 Section 32-140-58. (City Attorney Martineck)                                     

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2506. A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $600,000 Wastewater Treatment Improvement Warrant, Series 2025.    (Finance Director Klein)                                                            

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve changes to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86372152642 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  863 7215 2642.

Next Resolution No. 2504             Next Ordinance No. 1181

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

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 10.7.2025 Commission & 10.10.2025 Special Commission Meetings.
2. Approve Extension of City Administrator’s Contract.

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 knord@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

Resolution

RES 2503. A Resolution Authorizing Bids for Cropland Lease – Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

RES 2504. A Resolution Establishing Fee for Water Tower Infrastructure. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

• Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,569,764. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

• Approve 2024 Audit Report prepared by Brady Martz. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

• Approval of Master Police Officer position. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve 2026-2030 School Resource Officer Contract. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5. Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Northwest Standpipe Replacement Project.  (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N6. Approve Award – Northwest Area Water System Improvements. (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7. Approve Amendment to Section A.2.3.1 of Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with McGough Construction — Substantial Completion Date October 19, 2026.

(City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84914051554 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  849 1405 1554.

Next Resolution No. 2502            Next Ordinance No. 1181

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 9.16.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.
2. Approve Contractor Licenses:
   1. Advanced Striping, Inc. – Fargo
   1. Sieg Construction – Valley City
   1. Vita Roofing LLP – Fargo
3. Approve Local Raffle Permit:
   1. Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce
   1. Trinity Lutheran WELCA
   1. St. Catherine School
   1. SHINE

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        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 jhintz@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

Public Hearing

PH1. Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessment

Projects:

            Paving Improvement District No. 126

            Water Main Improvement District No. 104

            Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68

            Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Water Main Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

PH2. Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessment

Projects:

            Paving Improvement District No. 128

            Water Main Improvement District No. 105

            Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Water Main Improvement District No. 105, and Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Ordinance

ORD 1179. Second and final reading of Ordinance 1179, an Ordinance to create and enact Section 01-01-17 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to billing and fees for city services.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

ORD 1180. Second and final reading of Ordinance 1180, an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Annual City Budget.   (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2502. A Resolution authorizing filing of application with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for a loan under the Clean Water Act and/or the Safe Drinking Water Act. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:         Magnuson       Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve Accepting Award for Back the Blue Funds. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Agreement with the ND Department of Health and Human Services for the Police Department to develop the Responsible Tobacco Retailer Training Project. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Interim Financing Agreement, Series F, for Red River Valley Water Supply Project. (President Carlsrud)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB4. Approve opening a CD in the amount of $2,000,000 at Dacotah Bank. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82837899005 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  828 3789 9005

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

 Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 9.2.2025 Commission Meeting.
2. Approve Contractor License:
   1. Sperle Masonry Inc. – West Fargo
   2. Legacy Building Solutions, LLC – South Haven MN
   3. Nelson Construction LLC – Oriska
   4. David L Singleton – Valley City
3. Approve Contractor License Renewal:
   • 1. Abel’s Remodeling SRVS

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 jhintz@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

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding the 2026 Annual City Budget. (Finance Director Klein)

Motion to Close Hearing:

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

ORDINANCE

ORD 1176. Second and Final reading of Ordinance 1176, an Ordinance to amend and reenact Section 8-04-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to tobacco license violations. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

ORD 1177. Second and Final reading of Ordinance 1177, an Ordinance to create and enact Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to gaming. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

ORD 1178. Second and Final reading of Ordinance 1178, an Ordinance to amend and reenact Sections 15-01-09 and 15-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to public works accounts receivable. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

ORD 1179. First reading of Ordinance 1179, an Ordinance to create and enact Section 01-01-17 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to billing and fees for city services. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

ORD 1180. First Reading of Ordinance 1180, an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Annual City Budget. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RESOLUTION

RES 2501. A Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Northwest Area Water System Improvements. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NEW BUSINESS

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,708,011. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Valley City NW Water Tower Opinion of Probable Cost and Discussion Project Cost Saving Options. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

ADJOURN

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86913678203 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  869 1367 8203.

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

 Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 8.19.2025 Finance & Commission Meetings.
2. Approve Local Raffle Permits:
   1. Dakota Rider MC
   1. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals
   1. Valley City USBC Association
3. Approve Contractor License’s:
   1. Dakota Electric Construction CO. Inc. – Fargo
   1. Border Construction – Fargo
   1. Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation dba ASTECH Corp. – St. Cloud, MN
   1. Pierce Lee Roofing – Fargo
   1. Western Products Inc. – Fargo
   1. All New Gutter Service Inc. – Fargo
   1. Singh Contracting Inc. – Bismarck
   1. Sprinturf LLC – Daniel Island, SC
   1. Peterson Sheet Metal, Inc. – Bemidji, MN
4. Approve Contractor License Renewal:
   1. Construction Engineers, Inc.

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 jhintz@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 1176. First reading of Ordinance 1176, an Ordinance to amend and reenact Section 8-04-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to tobacco license violations. (City Attorney Martineck)             

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

ORD 1177. First reading of Ordinance 1177, an Ordinance to create and enact Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to gaming. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

ORD 1178. First reading of Ordinance 1178, an Ordinance to amend and reenact Sections 15-01-09 and 15-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to public works accounts receivable. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2500. A Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve Agreement for Cost-Share Reimbursement for Valley City Permanent Flood Protection not to exceed $9,595,675. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB2. Consider Visitor Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Bakkegard and Schell in the amount up to $75,000 for the renovations and signage of their current building at 159 12^th Ave SE. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB3. Consider Visitor Committee recommendation to change the current Image Enhancement Application and Guidelines to include “other buildings that meet the criteria of the Image Enhancement purpose as determined by the committee.” (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Application for Residential Improvement exemption – 605 Central Ave N. (City Assessor Drabus)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Application for Residential Improvement exemption – 638 3^rd St. SE. (City Assessor Drabus)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB6. Review Valley City NW Water Tower Opinion of Probable Cost and Discussion Project Cost Saving Options.              (City Engineer Petersen)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB7. Approve terms of soil remediation at 98.9 acres in the NE Quarter of Section 10, TWP 141N, Range 59W, and Auditor’s Lot 2 of the NE Quarter of Section 31, TWP 140N, Range 58W. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB8. Approve Change Order for Sanitary Sewer improvement district 72 – Reline Project. (City Engineer Petersen)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88417337914 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  884 1733 7914

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for POLICE OFFICER Cody Perdue

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 8.5.2025 Commission Meeting.
2. Approve Local Raffle Permit
   1. VCSU Foundation – Booster Board
   1. Hi-Liners Booster Club Inc.
   1. CHI Mercy Health Foundation
   1. Barnes County Senior Citizens Council, Inc.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        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 jhintz@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

Resolution

RES 2498. A Resolution Authorizing Filing of Application with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for a $600,000 Loan through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RES 2499. A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Real Property. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,287,683 (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Transfer of 832 4^th Ave NE to Valley City Public Schools. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB3. Approve the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation request to fund the Recruiting & Retention Coordinator Position for 3 Years at $80,000/Year with funds sourced from City Sales Tax dedicated to Economic Development. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB4. Approve the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation request for an additional $10,000/year for 3 Years for the Resource Development Specialist Position with funds sourced from City Sales Tax dedicated to Economic Development. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Option Agreement and Form of Easement for State Interoperability Radio Network Tower to be constructed by Allo Towers. (City Attorney Martineck)

NB6. Approve terms of license authorizing City to use a portion of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter 27-140-58 for additional soil remediation. (City Administrator Crawford)

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84747209709 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  847 4720 9709.

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:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 7.15.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.
2. Approve Minutes from the 7.28.2025 Special Commission Meeting
3. Approve Contractor License:
   1. South Peak Holdings LLC dba Skinner Roofing, Grand Forks
4. Approve Site Authorization Renewal:
   1. North Dakota Winter Show at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center
5. Approve House Movers License:
   1. Carrington House Movers, LLC, Carrington
6. Approve Local Raffle Permit
   1. Valley City Junior Golf Association

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        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 jhintz@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 1173. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1173, an Ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 11-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to standards for floodplain development. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

ORD 1174.  Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1174, an omnibus ordinance to amend and reenact sections of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to the 2025 state legislative session. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve purchase of property at 628 Main Street E. (Parcel 63-3110126) as a PFP Buyout in the amount of $38,170. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn