The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 17^th, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84415887664 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  844 1588 7664.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve minutes from the May 3^rd Finance and Commission Meeting minutes and the May 10^th Special Commission Meeting minutes.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1.  Approve Application for Electrician Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor Renewal for the following:
   1. Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc.
   1. Energize Electric LLC
2. Approve Application for Tobacco License Renewal for the following:
   1. Petro Serve USA #071
   1. Love’s Travel Stop #849
   1. CHS Inc.-151 9^th Ave NW
   1. CHS Inc.-807 Main St.
   1. Family Dollar, Inc.
   1. Leevers Foods
   1. The Liquor Locker
3. Approve Application for Alcohol Beverage License Renewal for the following:
   1. The Liquor Locker
   1. Sabir’s Dining & Lounge
4. Approve Application to Block off 6^th Ave SW from 4^th St. SW to Viking Drive for the Let’s Walk Valley City Event being held on Monday, July 18^th, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
5. Approve Special Alcohol Event Application for The Labor Club on June 17^th and 18^th from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. for the Rally in the Valley.
6. Approve Application for Raffle Permit for the following:
   1.  Hi Liner Booster Club from July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 at Hanna Field and the Hi Liner Activity Center.
   1. Litchville High School 7-Class Reunion in July 16^th, 2022 at the Valley City Eagles Club.

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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1103, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 15-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Excavating and Cutting Streets and Right of Way.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud    

New Business

1. Motion to hold Executive Session for Attorney Consultation to Consider Appeal of Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Favor of Associated General Contractors of North Dakota (re City’s GSA contracting ordinance) as Authorized by NDCC Section 44-04-19.1(2), Attorney Consultation.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Consider Appeal of Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary of Judgment in Favor of Associated General Contractors of North Dakota (re City’s GSA contracting Ordinance)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve Transfer Request for Liquor and or Beer License and Application for Alcoholic Beverage License from Kerry Anderson (current owner of The Labor Club) to Donald and Bonnie Larson (new owners of The Labor Club) effective July 1^st, 2022. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Consider request from Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation for $30,000 to assist with the hill slide issue impacting Malach USA.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

4. Approve Draft of Ordinance 1102 to be Published prior to June 14, 2022 Advisory Vote: Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes Dedicated to City Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Projects. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

5. Approve Draft of Ordinance 1104 to be Published prior to June 14, 2022 Advisory Vote: Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes Dedicated to Economic Development, Basic Industry, Job Development, Tax Relief Infrastructure, Other Special Request, Service and Retail Business Development. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

6. Approve Site Authorization Renewals for the Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town and Country Club and the Youth Sports Complex. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

7. Request Cost Share from ND DWR to buy out 636 E Main Street for Assessed Value + 10% for a total of $86,130.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

8. Request Cost Share from ND DWR to buy out 469 8th Ave NE for Assessed Value + 10% for a total of $41,140. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

9. Approve Construction Engineering Task Order for 12th St N-9^th Ave NW and 8^th Ave SW/Winter Show Rd (Paving Imp. Dist. No. 124 – NDDOT Project No. SU-CVD-2-990(061), PCN 23233). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

10. Consider Flood Wall Panel Rack Bid.  (City Administrator Crawford)

 Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

11. Approve the City’s Selection to Purchase the Low Bid for Digger Truck in the Amount of $304,625.  (City Administrator     Crawford)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The Special City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 12:00 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/89355488320 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 893 5548 8320.

ROLL CALL

N1.Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve the application from Steve and Robin Winter for a 5-year state income tax exemption and a 5-year property tax exemption capped at $300,000 valuation on a new single-family residential home, contingent on receiving their Certificate of Good Standing and designate it as VC-133.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:             Magnuson        Bishop             Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

ADJOURN

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81021939579 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  810 2193 9579.

Next Resolution No. 2360             Next Ordinance No. 1101

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Recognition for mayor for a day-Sullivan Peterson

City Government Week Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the March 15^th, 2022 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
2. Approve Raffle Permit for
   • VCHS DECA on April 28^th, 2022 at the VCHS.
   • St. Catherine’s Knights of Columbus on May 25^th, 2022 at the Eagles.
   • Kiwanis Valley City on April 25, 2022 at VCHS.
   • Valley City Chamber of Commerce on June 18, 2022.
   • VCPS Music Boosters on May 12, 2022.
   • Valley City Education Association on May 20, 2022.
3. Approve 2022-2023 Contractor License Renewals for:
   • Hope Electric
   • ASAP Electric
   • Ace Plumbing
   • Tim’s Plumbing
4. Approve Relocation of Valley City Twisters Gymnastics Site Authorization from Bridges Bar and Grill to Brockopp Brewing through June 30, 2022.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1099, an Ordinance Combining the Variance Board and P&Z Committee.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Finacle Reading of Ordinance 1100, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 5-03-06.2 for the VCMC Related to Animal Impoundment Fees.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution 2358, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2359, a Resolution Approving Definitive Improvement Warrant, Series 2022 for Consolidated Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Improvement District No. 59.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

New Business

1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,376,081.55.          

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Reclassification of Administrative Assistant for Public Works Accounts.

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve the City’s Selection to Purchase an Automated Garbage Truck from Sanitation Products Inc. quotation in the amount of $355,853. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson          Carlsrud

4. Approve the City’s selection to purchase a crew cab pickup from Stoudt Ross Ford bid proposal in the amount of $30,426. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson Erickson Gulmon           Bishop                  Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86488307559 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  864 8830 7559.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the February 15^th Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
2. Approve Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following businesses:
   • Bakkegard & Schell, Inc.
   • BDT Mechanical, LLC
   • Differding Electric, LLC
   • Enterprise Electric, Inc.
   • Grotberg Electric, Inc
   • Grotberg Electric Inc, dba Triton Mechanical
   • John’s Refrigeration & Electric, Inc.
   • Hi-Line Electric, Inc.
   • Kohn Electric, LLC
   • Peterson Mechanical Inc.
   • RJ’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
   • Scott’s Electric, Inc.
   • Wrigley Mechanical, Inc.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             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 1092, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Certain Sections, Create and Enact New Sections, and Repeal Certain Sections of the Valley City Municipal Code to Conform to Biennial Legal Review of State Legislation. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1097, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code Creating of a New Class of Alcoholic Beverage License for Private Event or Entertainment Centers.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1098, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 7-01-07, 7-01-08, and 7-01-09; and Create and Enact Sections 7-01-09.1 to 07-01-09.5, Relating to Dangerous Buildings. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

1.  Approve Resolution 2348, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No.123. (Finance Director Richter) 

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2349, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 124.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2350, a Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Consolidated Sewer & Water District No. 59 (Nextera).  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

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

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

2.  Discuss Viking Drive Estates.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Approve Gaming Site Authorization for the Thundering Saints, Inc. through June 30, 2022 at Bridges Bar and Grill.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Consider Amending the Clawback Requirements for Food & Beverage Funds from 5 Years to 3 Years Including Recent Funding Approval for TBD Inc. for Sky Lanes Bowling Center.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

5. Consider Request from VCBCDC for $25,000 for a Primary Sector Relocation Fund.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

6. Approve De-Obligation of Funds of $260,800 for the Permanent Flood Protection Acquisitions 1-4.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

7. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Master Lift Station Improvements.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City
Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16. Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/93963234761 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 939 6323 4761

Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)
Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from September 1^st, 2020 Finance and Commission Meetings and minutes from September 3, 2020 Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve raffle permit for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals held on 12/11/2020 at Duttons Valley Gallery.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             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.

Public Hearing

PH 1.  Public Hearing for 2021 City Budget.

Declare public hearing open.

Close hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1065, an Ordinance Adopting the 2021 City Budget (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution No. 2260, a resolution to advertise for bids for farm lease. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution No. 2261, a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $300,000 water treatment assessment warrant for the 5^th Ave NW Project. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution No.  2262, a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $675,000 wastewater treatment assessment warrant for the 5^th Ave NW Project. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

1. Consider options for Building Inspector and City Engineer.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2.  Consider RFP on 6^th St NW Reconstruction.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn