City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 19, 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 (please stand) Lead by Bio Girls of Valley City

Approval of Agenda

Add to consent agenda, approve local permit for raffle for Valley City Junior Golf Association.

Add New business No. 4 Approve tourism grant application for Valley City Tourism for $1,000 towards new banners.

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

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

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the May 04, 2026 Commission Meeting.
2. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
3. Approve Contractors license Renewals

1. A & J Builders LLC
   1. A-P Concrete LLC
   1. Advanced Garage Door INC
   1. All States Flooring INC
   1. Api HVAC Service dba Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors
   1. Badger Loader Services LLC
   1. Balancing Professionals INC
   1. BDT Mechanical LLC
   1. Border Construction
   1. Brandon Heinle
   1. Breland Enterprises DBA American Waterworks
   1. Construction Engineers INC
   1. CR Larson Concrete
   1. Dakota Electric Construction CO. INC
   1. Dakota Plains Mechanical
   1. David Singleton
   1. Differding Electric LLC
   1. Earthworks Services INC
   1. Eckert & Sons LLC
   1. Enterprise Electric INC
   1. Enterprise Sales Co.
   1. FreeMan Enterprises
   1. Grafstorm Construction
   1. Grotberg Electric INC
   1. Grotberg Electric INC DBA Triton Mechanical
   1. Herzog Roofing INC
   1. Hope Electric
   1. Horsley Specialties INC
   1. J & K Seamless INC
   1. Johnny B’s Trees & Service
   1. Karma Enterprises LLC DBA Asset Roofing
   1. Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating INC
   1. Keith’s Heating & Cooling LLC
   1. Kenpat Central Florida LLC
   1. Legacy Building Solutions LLC
   1. Manning Mechanical INC
   1. Meridian Commercial Construction LLC
   1. Mid-Continental Restoration Co. INC
   1. Miller & Sons Drywall INC
   1. Northland Glass & Glazing LLC
   1. Northland Sheds INC
   1. Northland Window & Door
   1. NOVA Fire Protection INC
   1. PEC Solutions of the Dakotas LLC
   1. Peterson Mechanical INC
   1. Pierce Lee Roofing
   1. Precision Concrete Cutters INC
   1. Quality Coatings & Tile LLC
   1. Rich Berg Construction
   1. RJ’s Plumbing & Heating INC
   1. Solutions
   1. Sprinturf LLC
   1. Tim’s Plumbing
   1. Valley Flooring
   1. Valley Lawn & Landscaping LLC
   1. Wrigley Mechanical INC

• Approve Gaming Site Authorization
  • Valley City Eagles Club – My Bar
  • Valley City Eagles Club – Jimmy’s Pizza
  • Valley City Eagles Club – Eagles Club
• Approve Renewal of Alcohol License
  • Bridges Bar and Grill
  • Dakota Silver
  • The Liquor Locker
• Approve renewal of Tobacco License
  • Dakota Silver

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 $3,165,812.

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

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

Discuss Northwest Area Water System Improvements – New Water Tower and Pressure Zone Modifications – Hi-Line Electric insurance.

Item moved to June 2, 2026 Commission Meeting

Approve Fund Balance Policy.

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

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

Approve Tourism Grant application for VC Tourism for $1000 towards new banners.

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

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

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford provided an update on the progress of the Service Center project.
City Updates & Commission Reports

City Attorney Martineck gave update on municipal judge position.

City Assessor Drabus provided information on city tax distribution and comparison to surrounding areas.

City Engineer Petersen provided update for current projects.  Provided information on bid opening for May 27.

City Engineer Eslinger gave information on quote received for designer logo of $150,000.00 for NW water tower.

City Commissioner Erickson informed residents electronic clean up week is June 8-12.  Cost is $1 per pound, this is an increase from last year due to the increase in prices for us to haul. Branch pick up is this Thursday May 21.
Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:19pm