City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
No changes
Approval of Consent Agenda
Approve Minutes from the 02.03.2026 Commission Meeting.
Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
Approve Tree Trimming License
Renewal – Morehouse Enterprises LLC
Approve Contractors License
Northern Plains Window LLC
Approve Special Event Permits – Raffle
Sheyenne Red River Rodeo Club
Dakota State Eagles
St. Catherine School
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Resolution
Approve Resolution 2520, A Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 133.
4 protests were received, which remains under the total 50% needed to protest the project.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Resolution 2521. A Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimation of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 133.
City Engineer Petersen stated bidding will open at 10am on Wednesday March 11, 2026.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
New Business
Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,100,912.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Applications for Abatement of 2025 Taxes for the City of Valley City for parcel #63-5420600, 63-6040198, 63-400818, 63-3110126, and 63-4000296.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Applications for Abatement of 2025 Taxes for Thundering Saints Inc, Parcel # 63-3472265 and 63-3472274.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Application for Abatement of 2025 Taxes for Valley City Public School District No. 2 for Parcel # 63-3021259
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve Recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board to approve four applications from Bridgetown Development LLP for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and 5-year Property Tax Exemption Capped at $500,000, and designate them as VC-141, VC-142, VC-143 and VC-144.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Purchase of 1139 10th Street SW, parcel no. 63-3060183 for $19,580 Pursuant to Permanent Flood Protection Acquisition Plan.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Crawford reported that the Public Works Service Center project is progressing as planned and remains within budget.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:12pm