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5.06.2024 Commission Meeting

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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2024, Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.

Approve hearing on dangerous building located at 304 3rd St. SE.

Approve Special Event Application May – September 2024 Indoor & Outdoor at Straus Mall, A Martinson.

Approve Block Off the Street request from Soap Box Derby for 6.1.24.

Approve Block Off the Street request Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce for 6.15.24 for Community Days. 

Approve Block Off the Street request from Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation for 6.13, 7.11, 8.8 & 9.12, 2024 for Summer Nights on Central.  

Approve the Application for a Parade for the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce on 6.15.2024 starting at 10AM.

Approve Raffle Permits for:

  • Bridge City Cruisers on 6.14.2024 at Stoudt/Miller.
  • Bridge City Cruisers on 6.15.2024 at the Car Show on Main & Central.
  • Red Knights Motorcycle Club ND 1 on 9.15.2024 at the VC Eagles.

Approve Applications for Tobacco License Renewal for the following:

Dollar General Store #17856.

Approve 2024-2025 Contractor License for Timber Craft Handyman Services of Jamestown, ND.

Approve 2024-2025 Renewal Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following:

  1. Keith’s Heating & Cooling, LLC
    1. Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc
    1. Enterprise Electric, Inc
    1. Bridgetown Builders, Inc
    1. Bob’s Excavating, LLC
    1. East & West Excavating  
    1. Groundworks of MN, LLC
    1. Richard Berg Construction
    1. Rollie’s Remodeling
    1. Home Heating, Plumbing, & A/C, Inc
    1. Hope Electric, Inc
    1. RJ’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc
    1. Grotberg Electric, Inc dba Triton Mechanical
    1. Olaf Anderson Construction, Inc
    1. Energize Electric, LLC
    1. Grotberg Electric, Inc
    1. Hi-Line Electric, Inc
    1. Scherbenske, Inc
    1. ACB Construction
    1. Construction Engineers, Inc
    1. Central Trenching, Inc


  • Keppler Services, Inc
    • PCL Construction Services, Inc
    • Floor to Ceiling Carpentry & Repair
    • Breland Enterprise, Inc dba American Waterworks
    • Maple River Electric
    • Hi-Line Construction Inc
    • Valley Realty Inc
    • Differding Electric LLC
    • Big Dog Construction
    • Six D Construction
    • Tim’s Plumbing LLC

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

ORDINANCE

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1153, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 11-05-18 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to ice cream trucks.

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

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1154, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 17-04-18.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to THC paraphernalia.

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

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Carlsrud – Aye, Motion Approved.

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2446 a Resolution to Sell Real Property at Public Sale.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve with a change adding the Construction of a Building, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Consider & Approve Valley Development Roundtable request for $30,000. in funds by the VCBC Development Corporation.

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

Approve grant award for 2026 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant for the Winter Show Road Shared Use Path – Phase 2 Project for construction in 2026. Project awarded $375,280.

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

Approve extension of alcoholic beverage licenses, and renewal date.

Due to the second reading of the Alcohol Ordinance not until May 21st, approve to extend the license renewal date until June 15, 2024 this year only.

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

Authorize City Administrator to negotiate planning and design phase contract with CMAR with McGough.

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

Approve Memorandum of Understanding Sheyenne River Water Trail Maintenance and Management – Water Trail Advisory Committee.

City Attorney Martineck recommends approval.

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

Approve Site Authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club for 7.1.2024 – 6.30.2025 at Tavern 94.

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

Approve Site Authorization for Valley City Baseball Org. for 7.1.2024 – 6.30.2024 at Brockopp Brewery, The Clubhouse and City Lights Supper Club.

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

Approve Application from Hi-Line Hospitality for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford reminded all that the Credit Card Fee goes into effect as of June 1st, 2024. There are several ways to avoid this 3.55% fee.  Sign up for auto pay, pay with a check or cash, or use your debit card. The Living Local App that is being put together with Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, Parks & Rec, Valley City Chamber and the City of Valley City is coming along. It will be an all-in-one location that will cover information and events for the whole area. Any Community Groups or Organizations that are interested in being listed on the app, please reach out to Trinity Nelson at the VCBC Development Corp at 490-9012 to update your contact information.

City Attorney Martineck shared that he & Lieutenant Dana Rustebakke have finished the first round of interviews for the Police Records Administrator position. He will be setting up second round interviews with the top Applicants for this Friday with Police Chief Horner & City Administrator Crawford. 

City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Construction Projects. The rain has slowed some of the projects but they seem to be working around the weather. Reminder: The project on West Main is a Department of Transportation project, not the City’s, and they are hoping to have a Public Relations person in place to handle the questions shortly.

Commissioner Gulmon gave an update from the Finance Committee.

Commissioner Erickson reminded all about the upcoming Clean-Up Week and the Electronics Drop Off available this year. Trees and branches can be taken out to the Service Center at any time, but please remember the 3” diameter rule. The week of the 20th, trees & branches will be picked up.

President Carlsrud shared that it is spring time & with that comes changes in your water. The cloudy water is just air, let it rest and it will clear up. Be assured, your water is safe to use and drink. Last Friday was the City’s Employee Appreciation Supper and we sure do appreciate the City Employees and all they do for this Community.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:28 P.M.

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4.16.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 16, 2024



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

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

Member absent: Commissioner Magnuson

Others Present: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, and Finance Director Klein

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RECOGNITION FOR ERIN WOEHL – MAYOR FOR A DAY ESSAY WINNER

ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION APRIL 26, 2024

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Add Ai. and G. and Amending Resolution 2411.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to Approve Minutes from the April 2nd Finance and Commission Meetings and the April 9th Board of Equalization Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Raffle Permits for:
    1. Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce from 6.15.24, Near the Sheyenne River Foot Bridge
    1. VCPS Music Boosters on 5.6.24 at the HAC – Valley City High School
    1. VCBC Library Foundation on 8.8.24 at the VCBC Public Library
    1. Valley City Barnes County Development Corp on 6.13.2024 on Central Avenue
    1. St Catherine’s Knights of Columbus on 5.22.24 at the Eagles
    1. CHI Health Connect at Home – Fargo on 5.14.24 at the Eagles
    1. John Statema Benefit on 5.18.24 at the Eagles
    1. Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4 on 9.18.24 At the VC Police Department
    1. Kiwanis of Valley City on 5.13.24 at the Eagles
  2. Approve Barnes County 4-H Dog Obedience Classes – National Guard Building Rental for 11 Days in April, May, June & July of 2024.
  3. Approve Keppler Services, Inc of Fargo, ND a Contractor License for 2023-24
  4. Approve Gast Construction Company, Inc of Wahpeton, ND a Contractor License for 2023-24 pending payment
  5. Approve Renewal of Contractor License for 2024-2025 for Damon 24/7 LLC, Rocky Ford, CO.
  6. Approve VCHS Prom 2024 to Block Off the Street at the 100 Block of 4th St on 5.4.24 from 5:00PM until 7:30PM.
  7. Approve VCSU-VCAB to Block Off the Street at 2nd Ave SW on 5.1.24 from 7:30PM to 12:30AM.

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

ORDINANCE

Approve first reading of Ordinance 1152, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 7 of Section 4-01-05, and Sections 4-01-01, 4-01-03, 4-01-04, 4-01-06, 4-01-11, 4-01-12, 4-01-24 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to Sales of Alcoholic Beverages.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1154 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 17-04-18.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to THC paraphernalia.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve with the changes to match current State Code, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Gulmon – Aye, Carlsrud – Aye. Motion Passed.

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2444 a Resolution Approving Plat of Mosquito Meadows Subdivision City of Valley City.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve with the signed variance for the Septic Tank, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Resolution 2445 a Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve changing the Janitorial Fee to a Deposit when renting the National Guard Building, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Amendment to Resolution 2411, a Resolution Placing Advisory Vote on Ballot of Municipal Election to be held June 11, 2024.

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Site Authorization Renewals for Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club at the Youth Sports Complex, Valley City Town and Country Club and The Captain’s Pub.

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

Approve NW Water Tower Options Engineering Report and Select Preferred Alternative(s). Commissioner Bishop moved to approve options 1A & C3 as recommended, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Gulmon – Aye, Carlsrud – Aye. Motion Passed.

Approve VC Fire Dept. to Block Off the Street, 2nd Ave NW from 4th St to 6th St on May 1, 2024, from 7:00AM until 1:00PM.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford reported that the Winter Show Road Shared Use Path Phase II Project was selected for the TA Funding in the amount of $375,280 for Construction in 2026. Clean-Up Week will now include Electronic Recycling. Valley City Residents or Businesses can take their electronics out to the Transfer Station during Clean-Up Week, they will not be picked up. There will be charge of $.75/lb., cash only. Starting June 1st, there will be a Credit Card Convenience Fee of 3.55% added to all transactions paying with a credit card. To avoid this fee, Residents may use the Auto Pay Method, Check, Cash or Debit Card.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Attorney Martineck would like to present an Ordinance at the next meeting regarding operating an Ice Cream Truck in Valley City and making the permitting of such a business more cost effective.

City Engineer Peterson shared construction updates on the projects happening around Valley City.

Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson and Commissioner Bishop all congratulated Mayor for a Day Woehl on her winning essay titled “Mayor for a Day” and the excellent job that she did today.

Commissioner Bishop thanked the Fire Department and Police Department for all they do for our community.  He also thanked the City Staff.

Mayor for a Day Woehl thanked the Police Department and the Fire Department for the rides she received.

Mayor Carlsrud congratulated Mayor for a Day Woehl and thanked her for all her help. Thank you to her Family for sharing her with us. Reminded all that it is still dry out there, even with the rain, so be careful.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:49 P.M.

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4.9.2024 Board of Equalization Minutes

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2024 Board of Equalization Proceedings

April 9, 2024

4:00 PM City Hall

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

Others Present:  City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, City Administrator Crawford, Administrative Assistant Hintz, City Assessor Current.

Finance Director Klein read North Dakota Century Code sections 57-11-01, 03 and 07 pertaining to the duties of the Board of Equalization.

President Carlsrud declared the hearing open at 4:00 P.M. City Assessor Current reported the changes in property values within the city for 2024.  An overall summary was read and submitted. No property owners were present for requests and there were no written requests received in the Auditor’s Department.

PROPERTY TYPECERTIFIED VALUES 2023PROJECTED TOTALS 2024$ CHANGE% CHANGE
Residential land$41,712,300$41,836,650$124,350.30%
Residential structure$255,521,200$275,418,200$19,897,0007.79%
Grand Total residential$297,233,500$317,254,850$20,021,3506.74%
     
Commercial Land$41,504,150$41,698,250$194,1000.47%
Commercial Structure$139,308,332$148,217,981$8,909,6496.4 %
Grand total Commercial$180,812,482$189,916,231$9,103,7495.03%
     
agricultural land$105,700$101,500($4,200)-3.97%
GRAND TOTAL agricultural land$105,700$101,500($4,200)-3.97%
     
TOTAL MARKET VALUE$478,151,682$507,272,581$29,120,8996.09%

City Assessor Current stated 78 Notices of Increase were sent out.  No property owners contacted City Assessor Current regarding the notice of increase for 2024.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close the hearing, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the assessment book as prepared by the City Assessor, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.

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4.2.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 2, 2024



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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK PROCLAMATION

The Week of April 1 – 5, 2024 to be Proclaimed City Government Week

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Add B. e. to the Consent Agenda. S.H.I.N.E. Raffle for 4.13.2024. Remove Resolution from Agenda. Add NB2. Reject Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 129. and NB3. Approve Tourism Grant Application for Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, Valley City Tourism and Valley City Chambers as Recommended by the Visitor Committee.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2024 Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector, and Finance Director.

B. Approve Raffle Permits for:

      a. Disabled American Veterans from 7.11.24 – 6.12.25, 2nd Thursdays at the VC Eagles

b. Barnes County Wildlife Federation on 11.1.24, 11.25.24 & 4.5.25 at the VC Eagles

c. VCSU Foundation on 4.26.24 at the VC Eagles

d. Education Foundation for VCPS on 4.18.2024 at the HAC

e. S.H.I.N.E on 4.13.2024 at the HAC

C. Approve PCL Construction Services, Inc of Edina, MN a Contractor License for 2023-2024

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ORDINANCE

Ord 1151 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1151 an ordinance to amend and reenact sections 2-01-01, 2-01-02, 2-01-03, 2-04-01, 2-04-06, and 8-06-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to duties of city officials.

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

NEW BUSINESS

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,144,801.

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

NB2. Reject Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 129.

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

NB3. Approve Tourism Grant Application for Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation, Valley City Tourism and Valley City Chambers in the amount of $3000. for the Living Local App as Recommended by the Visitor Committee.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Engineer Peterson discussed the Construction Projects that are coming up very soon. In the past two weeks there have been 2 pre-construction meetings. Paving Improvement District 126. That is the Secarse Drive, 6th Ave NW & 6th St NW and 7th St NW project. Starting Monday, April 8th they will be working on Secarse and later in the week they will be starting on 6th St NW & 7th St NW. There will be a Public Informational Meeting on Thursday, April 4th at 5:15PM in the Commission Chambers. A pre-construction meeting was held this morning for the Urban Grant Project for 2nd Ave NW, 3rd St NW & 4th St N. They are looking at starting the week of April 15th. We are looking at having an Information Meeting early next week for the Businesses & Residents involved.  The third project is Phase 2 of last years project for 3rd St NE & 3rd Ave NE. There is not a firm start date as of today.

City Administrator Crawford shared that the mailing for the Service Line Warranty would be going out today. Starting in May, there will be a credit card service fee added to people that are using credit cards to pay for their bill. There are other ways to pay and not be subjected to a fee: Auto Pay, Pay by Check, Pay by Cash, or Pay by Debit card with Pin here in the Office.

Finance Director Klein shared that the Election Petitions are due to City Hall before April 8th at 4:00PM. We are not able to accept any Petitions after that time. The Audit starts next week so it will be a busy time in the Finance Department.

City Assessor Current reported that the Equalization Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9th at 4:00PM.

Police Chief Horner wanted to remind all that with the warmer weather, more people will be out and about. Please be alert when driving. Reminder: All traffic must stop. Do not pass a school bus if the stop arm is out & lights are flashing

Commissioner Gulmon shared that we had a record high in sales tax for the first month of 2024. He also recognized Mayor Carlsrud, City Administrator Crawford, Finance Director Klein and Deputy Auditor Johnson were presented with Leadership Awards at the ND League of Cities Spring Training Conference.

Commissioner Erickson wanted to remind all that your Garbage container handles should face the house and there should be a 3-foot clearance around the container. Clean-up Week will be May 13-18. All materials must be sorted as required or they will not be picked up. If you have questions please call Public Works or the Landfill.

Mayor Carlsrud reiterated that the piles of materials must be sorted appropriately or they will not be picked up. Do not set materials out prior to that week. Thanked all the city employees for their work every day & especially during our busy seasons. Thank you to the Commissioners for serving.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:26 P.M.

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3.18.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, March 18, 2024



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

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

Members Absent; Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ND RURAL WATERS AWARD PRESENTATION

Eric Volk, Executive Director of ND Rural Water Systems Association, presented the Annual Water Tasting Contest Traveling Trophy to the City of Valley City, represented by Wade Hesch & Sherry Keys for winning the best tasting water in the state.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2024 Finance and Commission Meetings, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approve Raffle Permits for:

  1. Valley City Lions Club on 4.9.2024 at Valley City Eagles Club.
  2. Valley City Barnes County Public Library on 8.8.24 at the Library
  3. St Catherine’s School on 5.20.24 at St Catherine’s School
  4. Avalynn’s Fly High Foundation on 9.13.2024 at Chautauqua Park

Approve 2024 House Movers Renewal License for Carrington House Moving, Carrington, ND. 

Approve 2023-24 Contractor License for Tate & John’s Enterprises, Valley City, ND. 

Approve 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal License for Tate & John’s Enterprises, Valley City, ND. 

Approve Blocking Off the Street VC Cal Ripken League – 10U Baseball, 500 & 600 Bocks of 9th Ave SW, from 4:45PM – 7:45PM, May 13th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, and June 10th & 13th. There may be a few more dates in June & July that are unknown at this time.

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

ORDINANCE

Second and final reading of Ordinance 1149 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 7-04 Related to Building Numbering, Streets, and Avenues.

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

Second and final reading of Ordinance 1150 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 15-03-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code to Provide Technical Changes.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1151, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 2-01-01, 2-01-02, 2-01-03, 2-04-01, 2-04-06, and 8-06-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to duties of City officials.

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

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2442 Declaring the Sufficiency of Protests for Paving District 129.

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

NEW BUSINESS

Approve amended contract for prisoner boarding at Barnes County Correctional Facility with 1 change to increase in the work release fee. All other terms remain the same.

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

Approve bid for lease of cropland. Recommendation to accept the bid received for leasing 71.4 acres for the 2024-2025 growing seasons at $63.41/Acre.

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

Approve proposed changes to the Image Enhancement Grant Application as recommended by the Visitor Committee.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford reported there will be a meeting held on March 21st with our team and the Architects to start the process of figuring what all is needed and expected for the Service Center Project. This is just a fact-finding meeting. The Requests for Qualifications will be published on Wednesday, March 20th to start the process for the CMAR (Construction Management at Risk). Interviews to be held the week of April 22nd.

Fire Chief Magnuson invited the Commissioners and the Residents of Valley City to come on out and support the Fire Department’s Annual Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Eagles.

City Engineer Petersen reported on the upcoming Preconstruction Meeting on March 26th for the NW Storm Sewer Phase II project, which is the 6th Ave NW/Secarse Project. They will be putting ripple arches in the Little Dam area later this fall.

Mayor Carlsrud gave another shout out to Sherry & Wade on the Best Tasting Water in the State! Thanks to all the staff for what you do & that you are appreciated.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 P.M.

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3.5.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, March 5, 2024


President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM.

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Add NB 2. Approve Selling City Owned Properties in the NW Industrial Park.

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve minutes from the February 20, 2024, Commission Meeting and the February 27, 2024, Special Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Approve Raffle Permits for:

  1. VCSU Foundation on 3.15.2024 at the Eagles.
  2. ND Appaloosa Club on 8.14.2024 at the NDWS Facility.
  3. Valley City High School DECA on 4.5.2024 at Valley City High School.
  4. Krista Johnson Benefit on 3.16.2024 at the Eagles.

Approve 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Mike’s Construction & Repair, Oriska. ND

Approve Mechanical Contractor License for Dakota Plains Mechanical, Fargo, ND

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

ORDINANCE

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1148, ordinance to amend and reenact sections 5-01-01 and 5-01-02, and create and enact section 5-01-00.1, related to possession of animals.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Carlsrud – Aye. Motion Passed.

First Reading of Ordinance 1149 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 7-04 Related to Building Numbering, Streets, and Avenues.

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

First Reading of Ordinance 1150 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 15-03-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code to Provide Technical Changes.

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

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2443, a resolution approving final plans and authorizing engineer to advertise for bids for Paving 129.

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

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,399,702.

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

Approve Selling City Owned Properties in the NW Industrial Park.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to proceed with the process to sell city property in the NW Industrial Park to Non-Primary Sector which previously was designated for sale only to Primary Sector, with the details to be ironed out for public sale and some requirements that are wanted to fall in place for that particular property, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford shared that President Carlsrud and herself were in Washington DC with Missouri River Energy Services to meet with our Congressman and Senators discussing where we are with power and energy. Next, heading to Grand Forks for the Red River Basin Meeting, Valley City has a seat on the Board, which is another piece in water protection and management. Reminder that the next Commission Meeting will be held on Monday the 18th due to a conflict with training. Congratulations to Ben Lokken on passing the Treatment 4 License Exam.

CITY UPDATES AND COMMISSION REPORTS

City Assessor Current shared the Tax Equalization Meeting will be Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4:00PM in the Valley City Chambers.

Fire Chief Magnuson reminded all that the ice on Lake Ashtabula & the river is not safe, stay off. March 23rd is the Annual Fire Department Fundraiser; the proceeds will go towards the new rescue boat.

City Engineer gave an update on the lead surveys. 72 Residents have responded. Due date was March 1st.

Commissioner Gulmon reported on the Financials, 2023 was a good financial year. Sales Tax is up 4.2% over the previous year. Food and Beverage tax had their best year since 2015.

Commissioner Erickson congratulated Ben Lokken. Discussion on Clean-up week has started and the rules that have been in play for the last few years will be enforced.

Mayor Carlsrud suggested that allstay off the ice. It seems to be melting from the bottom up.Thank you to the City Staff for all their work. Thank you to the Commissioners for serving.  


ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:24 PM.

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2.27.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 27, 2024



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

Members present: Commissioner Bishop Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson

Others: Finance Director Klein, Administrative Assistant Hintz

Members Absent: President Carlsrud

New Business

Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Labor Club on March 2, 2024, at the NDWS Building. Serving during the Corn Hole Event & the Kick-Off Concert.

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

Approve Delegate Brenda Klein, Finance Director, as an alternative to the President of the City Commission to enter into and sign all relevant documents related to the USDA Rural Development Disaster Grant Application.

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

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 12:02 PM.

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2.20.2024 Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 20, 2024


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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Commissioner Erickson moved to remove New Business item 3. Consider Repeal of Resolution 2411 pertaining to advisory vote on flavored e-liquids and e-cigarettes, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to Approve Minutes from the 2.6.2024 Finance and Commission Meetings, the 2.10.2024 Special Commission Meeting and the 2.12.2024 Special Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

ORD 1147 An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 5-01-01 and 5-01-02, and create and enact section 5-01-00.1, related to possession of animals.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call Vote: Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Carlsrud – Aye, Motion Approved.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for the 2nd Ave NW/3rd St NW/4th St N Reconstruction Project [NDDOT Project Number UGP-2-990(067), PCN 23951].

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Roll Call Vote: Erickson – Nay, Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Carlsrud – Aye, Motion Approved.

Approve NDDOT Urban Roads Project Submittal List for Fiscal Year 2025-2028.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford updated the Commissioners on moving the VCSU recycling location to the current Handy Home and Hardware location and expand the current capacity.

Training will be held for the City Staff on the Service Line Warranty Program that was offered last summer. This will be an opportunity for questions to be asked and answered so that staff is prepared when the letters go out to the Residents.

City Attorney Martineck explained that the Public Hearing on the Dangerous Building at 340 3rd St SE will not be happening as the owner has agreed to demolish the structure. A signed agreement should be completed by month’s end.

Finance Director Klein shared that a CD was renewed and at a higher interest rate.

Police Chief Horner reminded all that with the warmer weather there will be more people out and about. Yield to people in the crosswalks and right of ways. Also, with the fluctuating temperatures, let your cars warm up and melt the frost or scrape the windows for good visibility.

City Engineer stated that the Lead-Free ND post cards have been mailed out to Valley City Residents. The City is urging Residents to respond to the survey by using the QR code or call the Water Service Hotline @ 701.751.8363.

Commissioner Gulmon commented on the 12.31.2023 budgets and that the revenues did outpace the expenses. Kudos to the staff for managing the budgets this year. 

Mayor Carlsrud warned of the thawing & freezing ice on the river and to be careful. The Lead Line Inventory is legitimate and is simple enough that he was able to do this without Suzie’s help.  Thank you to all the Employees for taking care of Valley City.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:23 P.M.

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2.12.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Monday, February 12, 2024



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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Administrative Assistant Hintz

Member Absent: Commissioner Erickson

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

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Sam Hill Benefit Raffle on 2.17.24 at the Valley City Eagles Club.

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

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 12:01 PM.

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2.10.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Saturday, February 10, 2024



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein

Members Absent: Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM.

 

New Business

Approve Special Alcoholic Beverage Event Permit for Captain’s Pub LLC – Guns & Galentines.

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

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 10:06 AM.