03.16.2026 Commission Meeting Minutes

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, March 16, 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 (via Zoom), City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

No Changes

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Minutes from the 03.03.2026 Commission Meeting.

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

Approve House Movers License

     Carrington House Movers LLC

Approve Contractors License

     Cash Concrete

Approve Local Permit for Raffle

     Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce

Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes        Motion passed

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2522 A Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving 133

City Engineer Petersen reported on the bid opening and found Bituminous Paving Inc was the lowest bid at $1,484,694.00.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes       Motion Passed     

New Business

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,454,710.87.

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 Quotes for Custodial Maintenance Services and Authorize City Administrator to Negotiate and Enter into Contract According to Terms of RFQ.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes       Motion Passed

City Updates & Commission Reports

City Assessor Drabus reported on assessment notices being sent to all properties in Valley City, this will include the 2025 assessed value and the proposed 2026 assessed value.

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 5:17pm

Posted in City Commission Minutes.