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

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

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

No Changes.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the December 20th, 2022 Commission Meeting and the December 21^st, 2022 Special Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Approve Contractor License for Construction Engineers, Inc.

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

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2385, a Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 125.

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

Approve Resolution 2386, a Resolution Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 125.

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

Approve Resolution 2387, Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 126.

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

Approve Resolution 2388, a Resolution Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 126.

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

New Business

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,738,020.73.

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

Approve Site Authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc. on February 18, 2023 at the Eagles.

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford reported they are trying to get as much done in the beginning of the year for items that were approved in the budget due to the delays, they encountered last year.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Commissioner Gulmon reported that the Finance Committee met to review finances through November and they look good. Still waiting on state reimbursement for the flood that we are expecting positive results. We are not expecting financial assistance from our recent snow emergency so we may need to transfer some funds to cover those that are over budget for December. Sales tax through October was good but not reaching the level of 2021. Food and Beverage had another positive month and is running ahead of 2021 as is the Occupancy Tax.

Commissioner Erickson requested garbage cans be cleaned out around for easier access.  Also, putting garbage on snowbanks does not help, please place on the ground.  The landfill is open for Christmas trees if you would like to bring them out or they will be picked up on Friday the 13^th, weather pending.  There cannot be anything left on the trees.

President Carlsrud thanked all the employees for doing a great job.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:16 P.M.

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

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

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Oath of Office for Police Officer Tyler Gibson

Approval of Agenda

Add N6

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the November 15thCommission Meeting and the November 29^th Special 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 Application for Raffle Permits for the following:

Barnes County Historical Society on February 9, 2023 at the Barnes County Museum.

VCSU Fisheries Club on February 1^st, 2023 at the Rhoades Science Building.

Sharpshooter Showdown on February 4^th, 2023 at the Eagles.

VCHS Basketball from December 13, 2022 through February 14, 2023 at the Hi-Liner Activity Center.

Approve Application Renewal for Permit to Sell L.P. Gas from the following:

Petro Serve USA.

Dakota Plains Ag.

Loves Travel Stop #849

Approve Application for Vehicle for Hire License Renewal for South Central Adult Services.

Approve Application to Operate Mobile Home Park Renewals for Rockwater LLC.

Approve Application for Tree Trimming and Removal Service Renewals for the following:

Ross’ Tree Service

Mike’s Construction

Pine Country Nursery

Ground to Sky

Johnny B’s Trees

Kieffer Tree, LLC

Approve Application for Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Dakota Silver on December 17, 2022 for FEI Christmas Party at FEI.

Approve Electrical Contractor License Application for 2 Phase Electric LLC.

Approve Application for House Movers License for Carrington House Moving.

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

Ordinance

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1121, An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision f of Subsection 4 of Section 11-03-08, Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-09, and Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the Rear-Yard Setback in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Zoning Districts.

City Attorney Martineck stated no changes from the first reading.

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

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1122, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact section 8-01-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Contractor Licenses.

City Attorney Martineck stated no changes from the first reading.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. 

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

Motion passed.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1119, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 12-02-05 and Sections 12-02-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Property Maintenance Violations.

City Attorney Martineck stated no changes from the first reading.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1123, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision a of Subsection 2 of Section 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to City Parking Lots.

City Attorney Martineck stated this is an administrative change.  There was a provision related to 72-hour parking in parking lots that was inadvertently left out so this ordinance is to reinstate it.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

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

Motion passed.

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2381, a Resolution Approving Exemption from Taxation of Improvements to Commercial and Residential Buildings.

City Attorney Martineck stated this will provide a 6-month lookback for property tax exemptions for commercial and residential improvements and increase the cap from $250,000 to $300,000.

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

New Business

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,684,241.09.        

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

Approve Marketing Agreement with Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. for NLC Service Line Warranty.

City Administrator Crawford stated this is a program we can offer to our residents as a type of warranty program.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve with changes to the agreement City Attorney Martineck suggested seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

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

Motion passed. 

Approve Adding John Hill to the Renaissance Zone Authority Board.

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

Approve 2023 Board Meeting Schedule.

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

Approve Renewal of Employee Assistance Program Full-Service Contract with The Village Business Institute.

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

Authorize City Administrator to Negotiate Contract for Custodial Services. 

City Administrator Crawford stated custodial services were put up for bids and KS came in with the low bid so we are looking at continuing with them as long as they can fulfill our needs.

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford provided an update on Viking Court. Commissioner Erickson requested a signed agreement that the work will be done this spring.

2023 is heavy with projects so we are preparing for that.

City Updates & Commission Reports

City Assessor Current provided an update on her progress for the year.

Commissioner Gulmon provided a financial update stating the city recently received $2.5 million of Prairie Dog fund designated for infrastructure.

Commissioner Erickson asked everyone to recycle.  Costs are increasing and recycling will help avoid those increases.  The Transfer Station will be open from 9-noon on December 17^th and have your garbage out by 7 AM. Please clean around enclosures and have your garbage accessible.  Employees have been told if it is not they do not have to pick it up to avoid any injuries.

Commissioner Bishop welcomed Officer Gibson. Thanks to the FD and PD for the job they do and the volunteers.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked the street department for the snow removal.  The small snowfalls require big decisions on when to go out. It is a costly process and we need to be prudent with the tax dollars.  The Parade of Lights was wonderful and had lots in attendance.   

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:36 PM

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

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

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

Public Hearing

Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for The Reserve at Woodland.

Commissioner Gulmon asked about indicating “yes with special event permits” on question 1 under the License application Questionnaire as he thought this license was just for this specific event center.

Kayla Cash with The Reserve at Woodlands stated they do this at their other venues.  If there is an event and someone needs a licensed server at a different location, they would get a special event permit in those cases.

City Attorney Martineck stated allowing this was in the original plan as long as they applied for the special event permit each time.

Motion to Close Hearing.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for The Reserve at Woodland contingent on the Fire Chiefs Approval.

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

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 12:06 PM.

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

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson via Zoom and Commissioner Bishop

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Proclamation

President Carlsrud read the Small Business Saturday Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Add RES 2

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the November 1^st Commission Meeting and seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Raffle Application for VCHS Art Club on December 15^th, 2022 at the VCHS Art Room.

Approve Application for Parade of Lights on December 1,2022 at 6 PM.

Approve Application to Block off Central Ave from 2^nd St N to 4^th St N from 6-8 PM on December 1, 2022 for the Parade of Lights Events.

Approve Application for Contractor License for Scherbenske Inc.

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

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1121, An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision f of Subsection 4 of Section 11-03-08, Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-09, and Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the Rear-Yard Setback in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Zoning Districts.

City Attorney Martineck stated the PZ Commission reviewed this issue and determined the 25% lot depth was no longer applicable and changed it to a straight 25 feet.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1122, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact section 8-01-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Contractor Licenses.

City Attorney Martineck stated this is to reduce the job cost from $4000 to $1000.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by President Carlsrud.

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

Motion carried.

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1119, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 12-02-05 and Sections 12-02-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Property Maintenance Violations.

City Attorney Martineck stated these changes are to bring our code more in-line with the international maintenance code and clarification on enforcement and an appeal process.

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

Resolution

Resolution 2379, a Resolution to allow the Purchase of Properties that are Subject to Tax Deed Proceedings.

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

Resolution 2380, a Resolution Authorizing Public Sale of Parcel No. 63-0880080 and setting minimum sales price.

City Attorney Martineck stated there was interest from the public in purchasing lot 7 in Crestwood. To do this fairly, it will be put out for bids with a recommended minimum bid starting at $2,000.

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

New Business

Approve to Accept 2024 Urban Grant Program Award for Project 2^nd St N, 2^nd Ave NW, and 4^th St N.

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

Approve Annual NDDOT Maintenance Certification for Urban Federal Aid Projects.

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

Approve Appointing Insure Forward for the City’s NDIRF’s Local Agent of Record from 2023-2027.

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

Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to Approve Amending the Image Enhancement Grant Guidelines to Expand Areas of Eligibility to include Arterial Roadways into Valley City Immediately Adjacent to Either Side, that are Annexed within Valley City and Zoned as a B1, B2 or I.

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

Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to De-obligate Funds previously approved to Dakota Dogs.

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

Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant for Stoudt Miller in the amount up to $7,500.

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

Consider Application for Property Tax Exemption for Addition at Stoudt Miller.

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

Approve Final Design & Plan Development Task Order for 2^nd Ave NE/3rd St NE Reconstruction Project (NDDOT Project No. SU-CPU-2-990(062), PCN 23571 and SU-2-990(063), PCN 23572).

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

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

Motion passed.

Approve Special Alcohol Event Permit for Bridges Bar and Grill at the North Dakota Winter Show for the North Star Classic on December 2^nd, 2022. 

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

Viking Court Update Due Nov 15^th.

City Administrator Crawford stated there is work being done but it is taking a while. We need some sort of guarantee, so we will continue to work with David the next couple of weeks and before we approve his renewal, we will need documentation signed as to when work will be completed by December 6^th.

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford reported the 6-10-year plan is being reviewed and adjusted. We will be bidding our cleaning for all our buildings. We are also looking at fuel prices and what options we have. Complaint calls for snow removal are extremely high at already, people are calling on their neighbors too so the PD is extremely busy taking those calls. Talk to your neighbor, be neighborly, work together, this is only the first snow occurrence of the year.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Finance Director Richter reported the county conducted their tax deed property sale this morning.  There was one property in the city that did not have any bids so we have taken that over as there were specials applied to it.

Fire Chief Magnuson stated the annual fireman’s dance is on Friday after Thanksgiving. Keep your pets away from the river. We will hit over 100 rescue calls this year which is unheard of so thank you to our volunteers.

Police Chief Hatcher reported the PD is fully staffed again.  Consider where you are moving your snow. Do not put snow on other people’s property and it may be there for awhile so try to avoid visual obstructions if possible.  

Commissioner Bishop thanks the FD and PD for the job they do.  It seems the whistle has been going non-stop. Also, to the city crew for all the work they do at all different hours.

Commissioner Magnuson asked that people try to be aware when the whistle does blow, where the emergency vehicles and volunteers are and to move over to clear the path. Also, if you are planning a remodel or new build and come to get a building permit or something related, ask if there are any programs available to help you with your projects.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked everyone for all the work they do. Some people ask why we don’t send the crews out to clean the streets right away or when there’s 1-2 inches of snow on them. We some numbers together a couple years when we had a storm and there was about 5-8 inches and it cost right around $20,000 to clear that.  We try to make good decisions and the best use of your tax dollars.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M.

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

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson via Zoom, Commissioner Gulmon and Commissioner Bishop

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Remove N2, add N5

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the October 18^th Commission Meeting and October 26th, 2022 Special Commission Meeting seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Approve Raffle Application for VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society on February 28, 2022 at the VCSU Rhoades Science Center.

Approve Application for Contractor License for the following

 Jade Nielsen Properties.

Richard Berg Construction.

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

Ordinance

Approve Second and Final Reading of 1118, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14-10-49 and 14-35-04, and Repeal Section 11-06-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking. 

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

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

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

Motion passed.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1115, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-05-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Obstruction in a Public Right of Way.

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

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

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1120, an Ordinance to Create and Enact Section 7-01-06.1 and Amend and Reenact Section 7-01-07 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the International Property Maintenance Code and Unsafe Buildings.

City Attorney Martineck stated no changes from the first reading.

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

New Business

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,421,095.56.

Finance Director Richter reported on the Financials for October.

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

Approve the Purchase of Lot 13, Block 1 Morrison’s Addition (Parcel No. 63-3110117) for $7,106.54, and request cost share from the State Water Commission.

Approve Final Review and Acceptance for the Emergency Clay Levee Removal Project.

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

Approve Raising Installation Allowance for Overhead to Underground from $3 to $4 per Foot.   

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the installation of overhead to underground electrical to $4 foot & $5 foot if it includes conduit, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Submitting Cost Share Request to Department of Water Resources for Watermain Relocation at Viking Drive Bridge (Phase 5 PFP).

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford stated we had an update with David Wick regarding the Viking Trailer Court.  He will provide another update on the November 15^th meeting.

We were awarded the Urban Grant Program.  We will review that to see if it works for what we need and if so, we will accept it.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Fire Chief Magnuson informed everyone that they were going to hold the traditional fire truck being pushed into the fire station ceremony to put the new truck into service.

Commissioner Gulmon stated over $2 million in flood expenses has been sent into the state to review. Cash reserves remain strong and a decision was made to bid out about $3.3 million of our cash reserves to CDs to earn higher interest. Sales tax is down through August about 3.5% from a year ago, Food and Beverage is up about 7.7% and Occupancy Tax is up about 12%.

Mayor Carlsrud reminded everyone to have your garbage out by 7 AM.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.

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

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

New Business

Approve Request for Concurrence of Award of Project No. NHU-2-094(158)928 & SU-2-990(058), Main St. W. & Frontage Road Mill & Overlay.

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

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 3:02 PM.

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

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson via Zoom, Commissioner Gulmon and Commissioner Bishop

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Award Presentation

Mayor Carlsrud presented the Tree City USA award.

Approval of Agenda

No Changes

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the September 20th, 2022 Commission Meeting seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Raffle Application for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals on December 16, 2022 at the Eagles.

Approve Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor Licenses for the following:

East & West Excavating LLC

Landscape Elements ND, LLC

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

Public Hearing

Public Hearing for Meadow View Estates.

Declare Public Hearing Open.

There were no public comments.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1117, an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Meadow View Estates from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-4 Multi-Family Residential.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

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

Motion passed.

Public Hearing Regarding Parking

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Commissioner Erickson expressed concern with the way the ordinance addressed parking in back yards.

City Attorney Martineck requested that section be brought up with Planning and Zoning as it was not one of the previously discussed changes and Planning and Zoning needs to bring the recommendations to the commission.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1118, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14-10-49 and 14-35-04, and Repeal Section 11-06-03, of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.

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

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

Motion passed.

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1115, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-05-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Obstruction in a Public Right of Way.

City Attorney Martineck stated we have an ordinance that says citizens can’t place obstructions in the right of way.  This will give the city the ability to remove the obstruction, if the owner cannot be contacted, and store it for 30 days. After the 30 days, if the owner has still not been reached, the city can dispose of the property.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1120, an Ordinance to Create and Enact Section 7-01-06.1 and Amend and Reenact Section 7-01-07 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the International Property Maintenance Code and Unsafe Buildings.

City Attorney Martineck stated this ordinance is to adopt the most current definitions of dangerous building and adopt the International Property Maintenance Code which appears to be the standard for enforcing property maintenance issues.

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

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2375, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule.

City Attorney Martineck stated this is to include the fees for fire extinguisher services.

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

Approve Resolution 2376, a Resolution Establishing Electric Utility Rates.

Public Works Manager Jacobson requested an increase in rates by 5% for all consumption rates, leaving base rates as is.  This is due to our rates increasing. 

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

Approve Resolution 2377, a Resolution Establishing Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Service.

Public Works Manager Jacobson requested an increase in residential rates from $14 to $15/month and commercial from $24 to $26/month and dumpster collection fees $3 for each 2 yards. This is due to our rates increasing. 

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

Approve Resolution 2378, a Resolution Establishing Fees for Water Service.

Public Works Manager Jacobson requested an increase in rates by about 10% for all consumption rates, leaving base rates as is.  This is due to our rates increasing, mainly our water treatment chemicals. 

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

New Business

2022 Forester Report.

City Forester, Bob Anderson, provided the annual Forestry Report.

Approve Renewal of City Administrator Contract.

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

Approve City’s Selection to Purchase Garbage Receptacles from Rehrig Pacific Company with a low bid quote of $168,593.

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

Approve City’s Selection to Purchase the Dodge Police Vehicle for $40,385 from Stoudt-Miller. 

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford stated we need consensus on what to do.  There is a project on I94 business loop near 3^rd Street SW that bids were put out.  Border States had the low bid but we received the concurrence of award request from the State since all bids were 35% over.  They would like a concurrence tonight but we would like to do some more research before we make that decision.  Commission approved to hold off.

David Wick did not get his delivery last week but we will stay on them.

Nextera was supposed to begin tomorrow and the LDs started on the 14^th.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Fire Chief Magnuson thanked those that came out to the open house and blood drive. New truck came in and we ended up saving a little over $660,000 going this route.

Commissioner Gulmon thanked the FD for saving the city that money.  Shout out to Carl for all the work he’s been doing on the ordinances.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked Forester Bob for all the work he does and the Image and Beautification committee for the work they do. Cost increases are crazy and we are not immune to inflation.  We try to minimize the increases and you can help to by recycling.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 P.M.

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

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

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

Pledge of Allegiance

Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Award Presentation

Matt Gardner, NDLC Executive Director presented Finance Director the Appointed Official of the Year Award.

Approval of Agenda

No Changes

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the September 20th, 2022 Commission Meeting seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Approve Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor Licenses for the following:

• ACB Construction
• HSS & PT2-Sun and Pool Corp.
• Travis Kunze Construction
• Your Home Improvement Company
• Hi-Line Construction, Inc.
• Morton Buildings, Inc.
• Olaf Anderson Construction, Inc.
• Rick Bredeson Construction
• Northland Sheds Inc.
• Valley Realty, Inc.
• Ground Works Minn, LLC
• Six D Construction & Development
• Mike’s Construction & Repair
• Bridgetown Builders Inc.
• Hobart’s Handymen
• Lavelle Flooring Inc.
• C&D Home Renovation, LLC
• Thrifty Services Inc,
• TNT Plumbing

Approve Application to Block off Street from the Valley City Parks & Recreation on October 29^th, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM for Halloween Drive thru Trunk or Treat.

Approve Raffle Application for the following:

• St. Catherine’s School on November 4, 2022 at the Eagles.
• ND Hereford Association on December 3, 2022 at the ND Winter Show Building. 
• Trinity Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA on November 5, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Approve Application for Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Kieffer Tree.

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

Ordinance

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1116, an Ordinance Adopting the 2023 City Budget. 

Finance Director Richter stated there were no changes from the first reading.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1117, an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Meadow View Estates Addition from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-4 Multi-Family Residential.

City Attorney Martineck stated this was previously went through PZ as an R1 to an R2.  In order to obtain financing for the project it was resubmitted from and R1 to and R4.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

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

Motion Passed.

New Business

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,844,866.31.        

Finance Director Richter provided the breakdown on the expenses.

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

Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation request for funds in the amount of $137,500.

Jennifer Feist stated these funds will be used to assist Malach USA with the purchase and installation of a powder coating system and accessing the PACE program.

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

Approve Recommended Changes to the Stilling Well. 

City Administrator Crawford stated this is referring to the concrete fixture by the Little Dam.  With the corrections that have to be made it will no longer be needed.  Due to the age there has been talk about making some sort of commemorative plaque. The cost to maintain it for no use and the safety are high.

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

Approve Final Review and Acceptance for 7th Ave. NW & 2^nd Ave NE Reconstruction Project (Paving 119/119B, Storm Sewer 52, Sanitary Sewer 64 and Water Main 100). 

Chad Petersen recommended approval to close out the projects.

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford stated the Swankey addition is being finished today. There is a sprinkler that needs to be fixed by Riverview Drive and after that just some small odds and ends. Nextera has not gone well.  The substantial completion date is October 14^th so it will be an interesting week to see how it all gets done.City Updates & Commission Reports

Fire Chief Magnuson reported it is Fire Prevention time so lots will be going on along with the 15^th will be an open house.  11^th and 12^th will be the blood drive at the AmericInn and Friday is first responder night at the VCHS football game.

Police Chief Hatcher encouraged everyone to come out to the football game and to vote Team Law for the blood drive.

Commissioner Gulmon reported on finances.

Commissioner Erickson reminded people the grass site is for branches and leaves only.  Due to several requests there will be a trial run of having the landfill open November 19^th and December 17 from 8-noon.  If it’s not cost effective, we will not continue.

Commissioner Magnuson encouraged everyone to get out and walk the community.

Mayor Carlsrud added that the not every community has the branch and grass site.  It’s free of charge and if you can’t “play by the rules” we will have to discontinue it.  Also, we are facing some cost increases.  The more recycling, we can do will help with that as there will be less to haul to Fargo.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:36 P.M.

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

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

Others City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Richter, Administrative Assistant Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Add NB3

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the minutes from the September 6th, 2022 Finance and Commission Meetings seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Application for The Captains Pub on October 1^st, 2022 from 6 PM to 1 AM for a Wedding Reception held at Economy Storage located at 960 15^th Ave SW.

Approve Block off the Street Application for the following

 VCPD for a VCSU Training Exercise on October 11, 2022 at 2 PM.

Connect Church Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2022 from 3 PM-6 PM.

Approve New Tobacco License Application for The Clubhouse Lounge.

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

Public Hearing

Public Hearing for 2023 City Budget.

President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open.

There were no public comments.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously. 

Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1116. an Ordinance Adopting the 2023 City Budget.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments Projects: Paving Improvement District No. 119, Paving Improvement District No. 119B, Paving Improvement District No. 120, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 52, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 64, and Water Main Improvement District No. 100.

President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open.

There were no public comments.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 119, Paving Improvement District No. 119B, Paving Improvement District No. 120, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 52, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 64, and Water Main Improvement District No. 100

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

Ordinance

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1112, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 4 of Section 8-06-06, Subsection 5 of Section 8-06-16, and Sections 11-02-08, 11-06-07, and 11-06-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Location of Plantings and Fences in Yards.

City Attorney Martineck stated the purpose of this ordinance is to clarify where plantings and fences can be placed on a lot. The reference point for the corner triangle where you wouldn’t be able to plant or build a fence is 30 feet from the corner of the property line rather than 30 feet from the corner of the street.

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

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14, 10-49, and 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.

City Attorney Martineck stated the one change since the first reading is in section 8-07-02 subsection c is recreational vehicles can be parked in private garages but only one outside of the private garage subject to the conditions in the section.

Al Schuldt commented as he allows his neighbor to park their RV in front of his house to avoid causing a bottle neck and requested a permit or some type of approval in certain circumstances.

Tammy Kleinmann also provided comments.

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

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Fees for Noncriminal Traffic Violations.

City Attorney Martineck stated no changes from the first reading.  This is an administrative change clarifying that speeding violations are also doubled in city limits.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

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

Motion passed.

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2373, a Resolution Approving Plat of Industrial Park Addition.

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

New Business

Approve Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) Application for Valley City Permanent Flood Protection and Authorize Payment.

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

Consider Offer to Purchase Parcel 63-3440047.

City Administrator Crawford explained that Dave Zubrod has put in an offer to buy both 63-3440047 and 63-3450012 together for $55,000.

City Administrator Crawford clarified that the abstract will be at Dave Zubrod’s expense.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve with the signed date of the purchase agreement being completed by September 30^th and closed by October 30th, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consider Purchasing a 2013 E-One Pumper Truck to replace the 1992 E-One Pumper Truck.

Fire Chief Magnuson stated this truck is on the list to be replaced. We were offered a grant for $80,000 to purchase a new truck but we declined as that amount on a new truck doesn’t really do much.  This truck became available due to them consolidating with another department so are getting rid of some.

Commissioner Gulmon motioned to approve the purchase up to $250,000, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford requested City Attorney Martineck do an amendment on the agenda for the land purchase on NB2.

City Attorney Martineck stated we will need the land purchase as a Resolution.

Commissioner Magnuson motioned to amend the agenda approving the sale of 63-3440047 and 63-3450012 as resolution 2374, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator Crawford reported that we received the bids for the Police Department and are hoping to have the bids on the October 4^th meeting.

We are out trying to work through the issues with the properties that had damage.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Chad Petersen from KLJ reported that everything on the clay removal cleanup has pretty much been taken care of other than some properties with some damage. 6^th St NW is scheduled to be seeded this week. 8^thAve/12^th St is being wrapped up. Pavement marking is scheduled Thursday and Friday of this week. There is a Public Input meeting for the 2^nd Ave/3^rd Street Reconstruction project.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked city staff and commissioners for serving.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 6:18 P.M.

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

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

Others City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Klein, Administrative Assistant Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Changed ORD 1 to a Public Hearing

Add N8

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the August 16, 2022 Commission seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Approve Application for Raffle for the following:

• Barnes County Senior Citizens Council from the dates of September 9, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at the Barnes County Senior Center.
• Valley City Lions Club on September 20, 2022 at the Eagles Club.
• Valley City USBC Association from the dates of November 13, 2022 to May 7, 2023

Approve Application to Block off Central Ave from 3^rd St. SW to 4^th St. SW for a 100^th Anniversary Celebration at Connect Church on October 8, 2022 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Approve Application for Parade for VCSU Homecoming on September 17, 2022 at 10:30 am.

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

Public Hearing

Public Hearing for Meadow View Estates

President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open.

There were no public comments.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously. 

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1113, an Ordinance to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map (Meadow View Estates).

This will change this from R1 to R2 which was recommended by Planning and Zoning.

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

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1112, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 4 of Section 8-06-06, Subsection 5 of Section 8-06-16, and Sections 11-02-08, 11-06-07, and 11-06-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Location of Plantings and Fences in Yards.

City Attorney Martineck stated the originally came before the PZ Commission as a variance when someone wanted to put a fence on a corner lot in a front yard.  The issue is the definition of what is considered a front yard on a corner lot.  PZ is recommending instead of having two front yards, you have a front lot line where your residential address is and you have secondary lot line where it is facing the street.  There would be restrictions on placement.

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

Approve Frist Reading of Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14, 10-49, and 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.

City Attorney Martineck stated we will do more work on 11-06-16 prior to the second reading. At this time the most changes that took place were changes to the RV parking section and setting the parking at 72 hours to make it more consistent with our other parking ordinances.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Fees for Noncriminal Traffic Violations.

City Attorney Martineck stated this is to separate speeding violations from the definition of moving violation which is consistent with state code.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

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

Motion passed.

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2372, a Resolution Approving the Sale of GE Transformer No. F961679.

Commissioner Erickson 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 $2,355,850.48.

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

Approve Appointing Brenda Klein as Finance Director for Valley City as of August 11, 2023.

City Administrator Crawford explained that Finance Director Richter has set her retirement date as August 11, 2023.  Appointing Brenda Klein as the Finance Director is the plan of succession to help with a smooth transition.

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

Approve Appointing Brandy Johnson as Deputy Auditor for Valley City as of August 11, 2023.\

City Administrator Crawford stated this is another step in the succession plan.  We are doing this now to allow for proper training and hire on a replacement for Brandy in the spring and allow some training for that too.

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

Approve Site Authorization for ND Wildlife Federation at the at the Valley City Eagles Club on April 1, 2023.

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

Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Request for Funds in the Amount of $20,000 for Small Projects Funding.

Jennifer Feist stated this is an annual request for paying some of the property taxes on the industrial and technology park.

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

Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Request for Funds in the Amount of $60,000 per year for 3 years from October 1, 2022-Septmeber 30, 2025.

Jennifer Feist stated this is to support the recruiting and retention position.

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

Approve 2021 Eide Bailly Audit Report.

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

Authorize City Staff to Negotiate and enter into Agreement with KLJ for the Purchase of Equipment for the Elks Building.

City Administrator Crawford stated this is to correct the issue by the Elks building.  This is so we will purchase the materials for warranty purposes and get reimbursed by KLJ.

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford reported that our flood wall was hit last week. KLJ will have a structural engineer do an assessment and will determine at that time if anything further is needed.

Viking Court is supposed to have a resolution of how we are going to do the first stage by fall. Interstate Engineering is working on some design adjustments due to delivery and price concerns however they believe the complete storm drainage will be done this year.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Deputy Auditor Klein stated on September 14^th there will be a special assessment hearing for 7^th Ave N and 2^nd Ave NE and also Central Ave South that was in conjunction with Streetscape II.

Police Chief Hatcher stated there will be a parade on Thursday heading northbound for the Summer Vikes on Central and encouraged participation.

Chad Petersen from KLJ provided an update on construction projects. 12^th St N pavement marking is being wrapped up and one last driveway that is being worked on.  Petro south half is complete and will switched to the north half next week. Marking will be complete the end of September.  The clay removal is complete, top soil is complete and the seeding will be taken care of in the next few weeks. 6^th Street seeding will be taken care of soon; the contractor did spray for weeds so in the next week or so they will take care of the seeding.

Commissioner Gulmon reported the cashflows are strong and reserves are within policy. The city received the final disbursement of the American Rescue Plan funds which are limited to infrastructure projects.  Sales Tax revenue was down about 4.5% and the Food and Beverage Tax was up about 6%, the Hotel Occupancy Tax was up about 14% and the highway tax was up about 2%.

Commissioner Erickson reported that Dustin in Public Works received his CDL.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked Jennifer for all she does and the team that helped with the audit. Brenda and Brandy, thank you for stepping up in the succession plan.  School is back in session and traffic patterns change so please be careful and safe and encouraged attendance at Summer Nights on Central.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:37 P.M.