City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Monday, May 04, 2026
5:00 PM
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
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Proclaim April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in Valley City
Approval of Agenda
No changes
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Minutes from the 04.14.2026 Board of Equalization Meeting and 04.21.2026 Finance and Commission Meetings
- Approve Contractors license
- Valley Realty INC. – renewal
- FreeMan Enterprise
- Platinum Plumbing Service LLC
- Peterson Sheet Metal – Renewal
- Bridgetown Builders – Renewal
- Gast Construction Company Inc. – Renewal
- Advanced Striping Inc. – Renewal
- CC Steel – Renewal
- Approve Gaming Site Authorization
- Thundering Saints – The Labor Club
- Thundering Saints – Bridges Bar and Grill
- Thundering Saints – Boomers Corner Keg
- Approve Local Permits
- Bridge City Cruisers
- Red Knights Motorcycle Club
- VCSU Foundation/Viking Booster
- Barnes County Soil Conservation
Motion to approve with updated information for insurance information on B. b. by Commissioner Bishop, seconded Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Ordinance
Second and Final 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.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Second and Final 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.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Resolution
Resolution Establishing Electrical Utility Rates.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
New Business
Consider purchase of 804 Chautauqua Blvd, Parcel 63-5691060) as PFP buyout.
Motion to deny request to purchase of 804 Chautauqua Blvd, Parcel 63-5691060 as PFP buyout at this time by Commissioner Bishop, seconded Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for 2026 Pavement Improvements – Paving Improvement District No. 133.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-No; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Discuss Northwest Area Water System Improvements – New Water Tower and Pressure Zone Modifications – Hi-Line Electric insurance.
Moved to May 19, 2026 Finance and Commission Meeting.
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Crawford provided an update on the progress of the Service Center project. Residents were reminded to follow the city’s social media pages for updates regarding hydrant flushing, road closures, and upcoming city projects.
City Updates & Commission Reports
City Engineer Petersen provided an update on the CC Steel Project.
Commissioner Gulmon reported on meeting the reserve policy requirements and reviewed sales tax information.
City Commissioner Erickson reminded residents that Clean Up Week will take place May 11–16, 2026.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:32pm
Attested to by:
Brenda Klein, Finance Director Dave Carlsrud, President of the City of Valley City City of Valley City Commission