Agenda Available

10.21.2025 Commission Agenda

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 3rd 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

10.7.2025 Commission Meeting Agenda

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 3rd 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

Agenda Available

9.16.2025 Commission Agenda

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 3rd 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

Agenda Available

9.2.2025 Commission Agenda

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 3rd 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 12th 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 3rd 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

Agenda Available

8.19.2025 Commission Agenda

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 3rd 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 4th 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

Agenda Available

8.5.2025 Commission Agenda

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 3rd 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

Agenda Available

7.28.2025 Special Commission Agenda

Preliminary Budget
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, July 28th, 2025
8:00 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, July 28th, 2025 at 8:00 AM, at City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85480243999 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 854 8024 3999.

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

N1.  Discuss and Approve 2026 Preliminary Budget. 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

Adjourn

Agenda Available

7.15.2025 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83153130948 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  831 5313 0948

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 7.1.2025 Commission Meeting.
  2. Approve Contractor Licenses:
    1. Grafstrom Construction, Fargo
    1. J+J Repairs & Roofing LLC, Harwood
    1. Moritz Excavating LLC, Valley City
    1. J+K Seamless, Inc., Valley City
    1. Greystone Construction Company, Shakopee, MN
    1. CC Steel, LLC, Fargo
    1. Miller & Sons Drywall, Inc., West Fargo
    1. Quality Coatings & Tile LLC, Fargo
  3. Approve Contractor License Renewals:
    1. Groundworks MN, LLC dba Innovative Basement Authority
    1. Horsley Specialties, Inc.
    1. Twin City Garage Door
    1. Dakota Plains Mechanical
  4. Approve Tree Trimming and Removal Service License Renewal:
    1. Carr’s Tree Service
  5. Approve Local Raffle Permit:
    1. Shine, 8.29.25 @ Hanna Field
    1. Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter, 9.18.25 @ VC Eagles Club

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 1172. Second Reading of Ordinance 1172, an Ordinance 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. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

ORD 1173. First 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:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

ORD 1174.  First 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:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2497. A Resolution Approving Final Replat of Lots 6, 7, & 8, Block 2, Waterfront Meadows Addition. (City Attorney Martineck)   

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,460,673. (Finance Director Klein)      

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N2. Request for Extension to move house at 231 9th Ave NE. (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N3. Approve Recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board to Approve the Application from

Bridgetown Development for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and a 5-year Property Tax Exemption Capped at $500,000 Valuation on a New Single-Family Home and Designate it as VC-139. (City Administrator Crawford)

N4. Approve Recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board to Approve the Application from H&G Holdings LLC for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and a 5-year Property Tax Exemption Capped at $500,000 Valuation on a New Single-Family Home and Designate it as VC-140. (City Administrator Crawford)

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

7.1.2025 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84449572470 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  844 4957 2470.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION

City-County Health presents Officer Jacobson with a Service Award.

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

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 6.17.2025 Finance & Commission Meetings and the 6.23.2025 Special Commission Meeting/Press Conference.                                                                                                             
  2. Approve Contractor Licenses:

JT Lawn Services, Moorhead MN                                                                                            

  • Approve Contractor License Renewals:

Advance Garage Door Inc.                                                                                                       

Braden Wenaas Construction LLC

  • Approve Tobacco License Renewals:

Dollar General Store #17856                                                                                                    

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 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 2495. A Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District 131. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2496. A Resolution to Adopt and Extend the Declaration of Storm Disaster Dated June 21, 2025. (City Attorney Martineck)   

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.  Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual – Law Enforcement Officer Special Event Pay. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                    

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Wintershow Road Shared-Use Path Phase 1 (NDDOT Project No. TAU-2-990(066), PCN 23917). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

6.23.2025 Special Commission Agenda

Special City Commission Meeting/2025 Summer Storm Press Conference
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, June 23, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81092546772 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  810 9254 6772.

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1.    2025 Summer Storm Update.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn