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

Preliminary Budget
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, July 28^th, 2025
8:00 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, July 28^th, 2025 at 8:00 AM, at City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd 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

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 15, 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/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 9^th 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

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 3^rd 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

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84354906667or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  843 5490 6667.

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 June 3 2025, Commission Meeting.                                                        
2. Approve Site Authorization Renewal:

      ND Horse Park Foundation at Casa Mexico Restaurant                                                              

• Approve Fireworks Display Permit:

      Memory Fireworks, Max & Chad Elhard, at 1751 West Main St                                                 

• Approve Contractor Licenses:

      Bob Ryerson Construction, Rogers                                                                               

      Earthwork Services, Inc, West Fargo                                                    

      Eckert & Sons, LLC, Fargo

      Goodon Buildings International, Inc., Rugby

      Huesman Schreiber Masonry, LLC, Glyndon MN

      Quality Concrete, Inc., Fargo

      Timber Ridge Exteriors, LLC, Rochester MN

• Approve Contractor License Renewals:

      I’ll Tile & Stone, Inc.                                                                                                               

      LS Drywall, Inc.

      Magnum Electric, Inc.

      Morton Buildings, Inc.

      Ray Nelson Construction

• Approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewals:

      Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg                                                                                      

      Bridges Bar & Grill

      Brockopp Brewing LLC

      Captains Pub LLC dba Captains Pub

      Casa Valley Inc. dba Casa Mexico Restaurant

      Dakota Silver LLC.

      FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club

      Jimmy’s Pizza

      My Bar

      North 9 Bar & Grille LLC

      Sabirs

      TBD Inc dba Sky Lanes Bowling Alley

      Texkota LLC dba Tavern 94

      ARP14 LLC dba The Clubhouse

      Larson Enterprises dba The Labor Club

      The Liquor Locker

      The Reserve at Woodland

• Approve Tobacco License Renewals:

Gary & Ronald Peterson dba Brothers III Sport’s                                                                                  

Casey’s Retain Company dba Casey’s General Store #3363

County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker

Dakota Silver LLC dba Dakota Silver

Family Dollar LLC dba Family Dollar #27662

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #071

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #072

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #073

FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club

Larson Enterprises LLC dba The Labor Club

Leevers Foods Inc. dba Leevers Foods

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. dba Love’s Travel Stop #849

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 Changes to the Application for 2025 – 2035 Renaissance Zone Development Plan. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                         

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve Changes to the Application for 2025 – 2035.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

• Open Public Hearing on Violation of Tobacco License 2024-5 – Petro Serve USA #071

Motion to Close Hearing.                                                                                                                     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Consider Suspension of Tobacco License 2024-5 – Petro Serve USA #071

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

ORD 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.                                                                                                             

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2493 A Resolution to Approving 2025-2065 Renaissance Zone. (City Administrator Crawford)       

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2494 A Resolution Setting Bond of City Auditor. (Finance Director Klein)                                     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,853,730.           

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Public Library Yearly Update. (Library Board President Van Gijssel)                               

NB3. Approve Phil Mueller to the Valley City-Barnes County Library Board for the 2025-2027 Term.

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Dacotah Bank as City Credit Card Issuer, Effective July 1^st, 2025. (Finance Director Klein)

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Funding of the Infrastructure for 12th St & 9th Ave NW. (City Administrator Crawford)

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

            NB6. Approve Permanent Flood Protection Buyout of Single-family Home and Garage at 1136 2^nd Street SE for             $43,010.00. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                               

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB7. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 129 & 132 – 2025 Seal Coat. (City Engineers)                                                                                                          

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB8.   Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72 – Sanitary Reline, Point Repairs & Manhole Rehab. (City Engineers)                                            

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB9. Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV. (City Engineer)                                                                                                                                

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB10. Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost-Share Application for Design Engineering for Permanent Flood Protection Phase V & VI. (City Engineer)                                                                       

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82201396200 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  822 0139 6200.

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:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 5.20.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                            
2. Approve Raffle requests:                                                                                                    

      Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4 on 9.17.2025 @ the Valley City Police Department

      Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway Association on 8.5.2025 @ Chautauqua Park

      Red Knights Motorcycle Club North Dakota 1 on 9.14.2025 @ VC Eagles

• Approve Gaming Site Authorization for 2025-26:                                                                

      North Dakota Horse Park Foundation at Skylanes          

• Approve 2025 Tree Trimming & Removal Service Application:                                           

      Morehouse Enterprises of Valley City

• Approve 2025-26 Cabaret License:                                                                                     

      FOE Aerie 2192 dba Valley City Eagles

• Approve 2025-26 New Contractor Licenses:                                                                       

      Six K’s LLC dba MNM Construction of Casselton

      Al’s Excavating & Concrete of Fingal

• Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewals:                                                                 

      Allstar Construction

      ASAP Electric

      Balancing Professionals Inc

      Diesel Dogs Contracting LLC

      East & West Excavating

      FMJ Electric LLC

      LaValle Flooring Inc

      Meyer Milk Transport Inc

      Montana Dakota Utilities Co.

      NOVA Fire Protection

      Rollie’s Remodeling

      Sheyenne Concrete LLC

      Steamatic

      Wrigley Mechanical Inc

      Your Home Improvement Company

      Ace Plumbing

      Vanterra Foundation Solutions LLC dba Safe Basements of MN, LLC

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           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

NB1.    Approve Agreement for Geotechnical Services for the NW Water Tower Project (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Contract for Mowing and Weed Trimming – Nuisance Abatement – Cole Mindt (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Contract for Tree Services – Nuisance Abatement – Johnny B’s Trees and Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Contract for Tree Services – Nuisance Abatement – Ground to Sky Tree Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Task Order Amendment for Environmental Documentation, Design and Bidding for National Guard Water Tower Demolition Project. (City Engineer)                                                                                             

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn