City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
5:00 PM
The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 21,2026 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.
The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89171636009 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 891 7163 6009
Next Resolution No. 2525 Next Ordinance No. 1189
Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)
Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Minutes from the 04.07.2026 Commission Meeting
- Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector, Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
- Approve local permit
- BC Wildlife Federation – 3 raffle permits for the 2026-2027 year
- Avalynn’s Fly High Foundation – Raffle
- Approve Gaming site permit
- Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club @ North 9 Bar and Grill
- Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club @ The Captains Pub
- Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club @ Youth Sports Complex for a Raffle
- Approve Contractor’s License
- Vita Roofing
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
Public Comments
This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business. Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.
The following rules apply to Public Comments:
- Limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
- Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.
- May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.
Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to tplecity@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files. Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting.
Ordinance
ORD 1187. First Reading of Ordinance 1187, An ordinance to amend and reenact section 4-01-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to license fees for retail sale of alcoholic beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
ORD 1188. First Reading of Ordinance 1188, An Ordinance to amend and reenact sections 08-04-05 and 7-04-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to the sale and use of tobacco. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
Resolution
RES 2524. Approve Final Plans & Specifications for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 4 and Authorization Advertising for Bids. (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 $2,598,616.00. (Finance Director Klein)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
NB2. Request from the North Dakota Department of Water Resources the separation of 1,500 acre-feet from Valley City’s existing perfected water permit no. 1096 for the purpose of adding the same volume to a new perfected water permit from the Sheyenne River for Valley City’s municipal water uses. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
NB3. Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual – Holiday Pay. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
NB4. Consider recommendation for NDDOT Urban Grant Funding for Fiscal Year 2026. (City Engineer)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
NB5. Approve Request for Concurrence of Award of Project No. NHU-2-SU-2-094(206)928 with an estimated City share of $21,788.83. (City Engineer)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
NB6. Approve Valley City Image Enhancement Grant for $300.00 for TLChildcare for a new sign. (Mary Lee Nielson)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
NB7. Approve Cost-Sharing Agreement Between City of Valley City and Barnes County (8th Avenue SW/ Kathryn Road – NDDOT Project No. H-CP-2-999(81). (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud