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2.14.2025 Special Commission Agenda

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, February 14, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85085364313 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 850 8536 4313

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1168, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to new alcoholic beverage license for private golf courses. (City Attorney Martineck) 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Public Hearing 1

  1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for North 9 Bar & Grille.                                                                                                    

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for North 9 Bar & Grille.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

 Public Hearing 2

1.Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.                                                                                                      

Motion to Close Hearing.   

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Adjourn

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1.21.2025 Finance Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

2:30 PM

Called to Order

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.

Roll Call

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

Other present: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Lieutenant Rustebakke, Administrative Assistant Hintz

Agenda Items

Review monthly bills/reports. Finance Director Klein reviewed the monthly bills and reports.

Review Change Order #1 for Paving Improvement District No. 126. Engineer Peterson reviewed the change order for Paving Improvement District No 126. Each item was discussed.

Discussion on the Annexation of the Oxbow Addition/Woodland Park area into the replat of the Woodland Park. This is the entrance and was not part of the original annexation. The Park Board has been reached out to regarding adding the golf course to the annexation. This does not affect the replat but makes sense to take care of when we are working on the replat. The consensus is to move forward.

Discuss creation of golf course alcoholic beverage license. Discussion took place on creating a new golf course alcoholic beverage license lead by Attorney Martineck. The consensus was to move forward with the license process.

Alternative subdividing and platting procedures. Valley City already has one of the quickest subdivisions and platting processes in the state. Questions came up whether we should have some exemptions to the platting process on the joining of 2 lots, lot split or a lot line adjustment. In those cases, as long as it was per code, it would not need to go to the Boards for approval, the planning administer would approve it would go forward without formal action of either Commission. This will be sent to Planning & Zoning for their view. 

Discuss application process for zoning nonconformities. After some discussion,this item will be sent to Planning & Zoning for their view. 

Discuss Paving Improvement District 130 Protests. A Protest with signatures was received with over 52% of the area protesting. James Jensen, Todd Ingstad and Cory Ravnaas shared their reasoning for the protest. The Commission’s consensus was to accept the protests, start the paving project over with a new paving district and move the official bid date to October.

Department Reports

Sanitation Department

Sanitation Supervisor Swart reported on the Electronic Disposal Week and how well it went. She hopes to have another week later this year. Reminder to have your garbage out by 7AM.

Electric Department

Electrical Superintendent Senf reported that his crew has taken down most of the holiday lighting. He has a couple guys monitoring load management 24/7. Review of last year’s outages showed that the power was on 99.999% of the time. Discussion was had on power to the new light posts. No special circuits will be added.

Fire Department

Fire Chief Magnuson shared a review of 2024’s calls. On dangerous buildings, the building on currently in Viking Trailer Court is in the process and being removed and there is one on Viking Drive that the owner has secured a crew for a spring demolition & removal. Assistant Fire Chief Coit gave a report on the 2024 Fire Extinguisher Service Report and we are up in receivables. He discussed that the more he does with servicing he has less time for inspections. As this is covered in our code, it was discussed and will be brought up at the next Finance Meeting. Coit also gave the 2024 Building Report. Residential builds were up, additions were down. Renovations were also up for the year. Commercial builds were down as well as additions but the renovations were up. New & Institutional builds and additions were both up. Total permits in general were all up.

Police Department

Police Lieutenant Rustebakke went over the Calls for Service Report for the Police Department. There was a compliance check held and 10 of the 14 establishments passed. The annual Fraternal Order of Police Kids & Cops Event was held and the majority of the Department helped. They are currently working an Active Shooter Training with CHI Mercy Hospital. There are several people going through back ground checks for hiring as well as they did hire 1 person who will be starting in February.

Street Department

Operations Supervisor Klemisch (via Zoom) shared that he signed with Pittsburgh Tank & Tower to have the John Deere tower painted this summer. VCSU will be paying a share to put their logo on the tower. He also signed an agreement with Midco Marine & Diving to dive the towers this summer. The Water Crew has been working on the Lead Line Inventory. The Street Crew is working on Christmas Tree pickup and painted the inside of the Pole Shed for housing of the sewer truck when the new shop is built. The Osh Kosh snow blower has been returned.

Administration

City Administrator Crawford discussed the Bills and Legislative Hearings that they will be attending that effect our City and Residents.

Agenda Items Continued

Discussion related to a Single-Family Housing Pilot Program. Jennifer Feist, with the Development Corp. explained the new program. The goals of the program are to increase housing inventory, increase our tax base, increase home ownership and increase population in Valley City and Barnes County. The proposed investments from the City were discussed. Invest $10,000 per new home that meets the program guidelines sourced from City funds, waiver of water and sanitary sewer tap fees including temporary meter charges, approve $118,750 sourced from the City Sales Tax dedicated to economic development, and fund up to six (6) homes initially.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 4:50PM.

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1.21.2025 Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 21, 2025



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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Lieutenant Rustebakke and Administrative Assistant Hintz

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Add to the Agenda New Business Items: NB8 Consider Support for HB 1577, NB9 Accept Protests for Paving Improvement District No. 130 and NB10 Consider Changing Bid Date for 2nd St N, 3rd Ave NE & 4th Ave NE Reconstruction Project from April to October 10, 2025. Withdraw Resolution 2471 and 2472.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

PROCLAMATION

President Carlsrud proclaimed January 26 through February 1, 2025 to be Catholic Schools Week.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Minutes from the January 7, 2025 Commission Meeting and the January 10, 2025 Special Commission Meeting.                                                                                                      
  2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      North Dakota Horse Foundation at Sky Lanes Ending 6.30.2025.                                         

  • Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                      

      Trinity Lutheran Stewardship at Trinity Lutheran Church on 2.15.25.                                 

      Student Nurse Organization at Valley City State University on 4.2.25

      Education Foundation at Hi-Liner Activity Center on 1.28.25

  • Approve 2025 License Renewals for:                                                                               

      Kotaco Fuels for L.P. Gas Permit

      Bumpa’s Ice Cream for Mobile Frozen Dessert Vendor

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

ORDINANCE

Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 1167, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.

Commissioner Magnuson 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 $1,293,654.            

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Request for Funds from the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation for a Single-Family Housing Pilot Program.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve $10,000 per new home, or up to $3,200 for properties in the Renaissance Zone, that meet the program guidelines sourced from City funds, approve waiver of water and sanitary sewer tap fees including temporary meter charges, approve $118,750 sourced from the City Sales Tax dedicated to economic development, fund up to six (6) homes initially, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Purchase Agreement for the PFP House at 231 9th Ave NE.            

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Cost Share Agreement Reimbursement Valley City NW Standpipe Replacement.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Second Addendum to Contract with City of Fargo Landfill.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Task Order Amendment for Construction Engineering for

Paving Improvement District No. 125, etc. – 2nd Ave NE/3rd St NE/3rd Ave NE.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Amendment to City Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Consider Support for HB 1577.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Accept Protests for Paving Improvement District No. 130.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Consider Changing Bid Date for 2nd St N, 3rd Ave NE & 4th Ave NE Reconstruction Project from April to October 10, 2025.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford talked about the busy months ahead watching the House & Senate Bills that affect our City. She and Mayor Carlsrud will be speaking on several.  

City Assessor Current reminded all to sign up on line for the 2025 Primary Residence Tax Credit. She also suggested that we check out the new Assessor Website.

Commissioner Gulmon spoke on the financial state of the City. Our revenues are currently out pacing our expenses so we seem to be doing well.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked all the City Employees for what you do every day for the City and its Residents, especially during this brutal weather. Thank you to the Commissioners for what you do.  Please remember to follow the latest happenings going on at the Capitol.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 P.M.

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1.10.2025 Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, January 10, 2025



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

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner and Administrative Assistant Hintz

Members absent: Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Bishop

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NEW BUSINESS

Approve City of Valley City Nondiscrimination Plan. City Attorney Martineck and City Engineer Petersen explained the need for this plan when applying for Federal Grants. They are required in the grant process.

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

Approve Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances.

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

Approve Title VI/Nondiscrimination and ADA Policy Statement.

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

 

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 12:08 PM.

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1.7.2025 Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 7, 2025



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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, and Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

No Changes.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Minutes from the December 17, 2024, Commission Meeting and the

December 26, 2024, Special Commission Meeting.                                                                       

  • Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                      

      VCSU Foundation – Booster Board at WE Osmon Fieldhouse on 1.10, 1.31, 2.1, 2.7, & 2.8.2025.

Andrew Tangen Benefit at the Eagles on 1.18.2025

  • Approve 2025 License Renewals for:                                                                                           

      Frog Town Trailer Court, Operate a Mobile Home Park

      RNR Development Inc, Operate a Mobile Home Park

      Ground to Sky Tree Service, Tree Trimming and Removal Service  

  • Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                                    

      Ray Nelson Construction, Valley City ND

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

PUBLIC HEARING

Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for El Valle Taco Shop under New Ownership.

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

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for El Valle Taco Shop.

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

ORDINANCES

Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1165, an Ordinance to amend and reenact section 14-10-52.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to driving upon sidewalks.                 Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1166, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 and paragraph 6 of subsection 2 of section 4-01-24 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to special event permits for sale of alcoholic beverages.

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

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1167, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to removal of snow and ice from sidewalks.

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

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Property Buyout of 506 3rd St SE in the amount of $77,003.00.

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

Approve changes to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual regarding new hire and promotional pay increases.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford shared that Homes are available for purchase as the City buys Houses through our Flood Protection buyout process. These Homes will need to be moved. They are listed on the City’s Website at www.valleycity.us/bids-rfqs-rfps/ under the “Houses” tab.

Commissioner Gulmon reminded all with the change made to the monthly Finance Meeting date, he will just be sharing the Sales Tax report today. He will brief all on the Finances next meeting.

Commissioner Erickson brought up the Electronic Recycling Week which will be held January 13th through the 17th. Residents are able to take your aged electronics to the Transfer Station and dispose of for a small fee.  Christmas Tree pick up will be January 16th, all decorations, plastic and stands must be removed.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked the media for all their time and coverage of what is happening around Valley City. He also thanked the Commissioners and City Employees for what you do every day for the City and Residents.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM.

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12.26.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, December 26, 2024



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

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

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

CONSENT AGENDA

Approve the Minutes from the 12/19/2024 Special Commission Meeting.

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

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 12:02 PM.

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12.19.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, December 19, 2024



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

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

Member Absent: Commissioner Magnuson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz

NEW BUSINESS

Ratify Commission President’s approval of Memorandum of Commitment and Series D Small Systems Amendment for Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

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

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 12:02 PM.

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12.17.2024 Commission Minutes

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, December 17, 2024



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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

No Changes.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Minutes from the 12.3.2024 Finance and Commission Meetings and the 12.6.2024 Special Meeting.      
  2. Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                             North Dakota Quarter Horse Association at ND Winter Show Building on 9.1.2025

      VCSU American Fisheries Society Student Subunit at VCSU on 2.28.2025

      North Dakota Hereford Association at Bank Forward on 12.20.2024

  • Approve 2025 License Renewals for:                                                                                                  South Central Adult Services, Vehicle for Hire

      Viking Drive Estates, Operate Mobile Home Park

      Sunrise Trailer Court, Operate Mobile Home Park

      Petro Serve USA #071, Permit to sell L.P. Gas

      Petro Serve USA #072, Permit to sell L.P. Gas

      Love’s Travel Stop #849, Permit to sell L.P. Gas

      Ross Tree Service, Tree Trimming and Removal Service License

      Badger Loader Services, LLC, Tree Trimming and Removal Service License

      Tate & Johns Enterprises, Tree Trimming and Removal Service License

      Johnny B’s Trees & Service, Tree Trimming and Removal Service License

      Kieffer Tree, Tree Trimming and Removal Service License

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

ORDINANCE

Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1165, an Ordinance to amend and reenact section 14-10-52.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to driving upon sidewalks.

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

Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1166, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 and paragraph 6 of subsection 2 of section 4-01-24 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to special event permits for sale of alcoholic beverages. Discussion was to have 2 levels of Special Alcohol Permits to bring attention to the ones selling liquor for the Police Department. Fees will remain the same.

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

RESOLUTION

Resolution 2468, A Resolution to Sell Property at Public Auction. This is for the property at

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

Resolution 2469, A Resolution Approving Bid and Purchase Agreement for 70’x175’ metal shop located on Lots 6 and 7, East Riverside Park Addition (1416 Main Street East).

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, adding that the City will Cost Share the Asbestos Inspection only, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.          

Resolution 2470, A Resolution Authorizing Public Sale of Surplus City Property.     

Commissioner Bishop moved to combine and approve together Resolutions 2458, 2459, 2460 and 2461, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 2,730,903.

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

Approve 2025 Amendment to Valley City Voluntary Flood Acquisition Program.

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

Approve NDDOT Urban Roads Project Submittal List for Fiscal Year 2026-2029.

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

Approve Task Order Amendment for Preliminary & Design Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Reline & Incidentals.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Roll Call Vote: Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Carlsrud – Aye, Motion Approved.

Approve Task Order for 2025 Seal Coat for Preliminary & Design Engineering

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Carlsrud – Aye, Motion Approved.

Approve the 2025 Employee Policy and Procedures Manual.

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford reported that the Shred Use Path along Winter Show Road will now be bid in 2025 and gave an update on Viking Court and the junk vehicles & properties that will be cleaned up.

Finance Director Klein let us know that there will be Special Assessment Letters going out the week on September 9th.

City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Construction projects happening around Valley City.

Commissioner Magnuson gave a Shout Out to the Fire Department and all who helped with clean up of the Broken Road Mill Dam.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked all those working on the planning of the New Service Center for all your time and ideas. Thank you to Steve Urness & Paul McDonald for all your time and coverage of what is happening around Valley City. Finally, thanks to all the City Employees for what you do every day for the City and its Residents.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M.

2.4.2025 Commission Agenda

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89777732480 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  897 7773 2480.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the January 21, 2025, Finance and Commission Meeting Minutes.         
  2. Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:

      Harvest for Hunger Campaign at CHS Dakota Plains Ag on 3.28.2025                                

      Sanford Valley City Clinic at The Reserve at Woodland on 2.7.2025

      Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter at Valley City Eagles Club on 3.15.2025

  • Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:

      Pine Country Landscaping & Nursery, Valley City ND                                                        

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

Ordinance

  1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1168, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of

section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to new alcoholic beverage license for private golf courses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RESOLUTION

  1. Approve Resolution 2473, A Resolution to Annex Territory. (City Attorney Martineck)                

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

 New Business

NB1.    Approve Letter of Intent for Barnes County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan. (President Carlsrud)     

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud          

NB2.    Annexation Exhibit – Oxbow Addition/Woodland Park. (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson          Carlsrud

NB3.    Approve Task Order for Valley City NW Water Tower: Environmental Documentation & Final Design. (City Engineer)     

 Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB4.    Approve Task Order for Final Design for Hyland Park Estates Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements. (City Engineer)     

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB5.    Approve the 2025 Contract for Custodial Maintenance Services. (City Attorney Martineck)   

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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1.21.2025 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87036838176 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  870 3683 8176.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

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

Catholic Schools Week Proclamation

The week of January 26 through February 1, 2025 to be proclaimed Catholic Schools Week                        

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the January 7, 2025 Commission Meeting and the January 10, 2025 Special Commission Meeting.                                                                                                                                                  
  2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      North Dakota Horse Foundation at Sky Lanes Ending 6.30.2025.                                          

  • Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                                 

      Trinity Lutheran Stewardship at Trinity Lutheran Church on 2.15.25.                                    

      Student Nurse Organization at Valley City State University on 4.2.25

      Education Foundation at Hi-Liner Activity Center on 1.28.25

  • Approve 2025 License Renewals for:                                                                                        

      Kotaco Fuels for L.P. Gas Permit

      Bumpa’s Ice Cream for Mobile Frozen Dessert Vendor

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

Ordinance

ORD 1167 Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 1167, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to removal of snow and ice from sidewalks. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2471   A Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 130 (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

RES 2472    A Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 130, Watermain Improvement District No. 106, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 70 and Storm Sewer District 56. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,293,654. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

NB2. Approve request for funds for a Single-Family Housing Pilot Program. (VCBCDC Jennifer Feist)  

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

NB3. Approve purchase agreement for house at 231 9th Ave NE. (City Administrator Crawford)                       

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Cost Share Agreement Reimbursement Valley City NW Standpipe Replacement. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                                                      

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Carlsrud

NB5. Approve second addendum to contract with City of Fargo Landfill. (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

NB6. Approve Task Order Amendment for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 125, etc. – 2nd Ave NE/3rd St NE/3rd Ave NE. (City Engineer)                                                                                               

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

NB7. Approve amendment to City Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. (City Attorney Martineck)                   

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

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