City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, January 20, 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
Approval of Agenda
Add: Special Event Raffle Permit for ND Skills USA
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Catholic Schools Week Proclamation
The week of January 25 through January 31, 2026 to be proclaimed Catholic Schools Week
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Minutes from the January 06, 2026 Commission Meeting
- Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
- Approve Contractors License
- WIR3D Electric
- Mission Mechanical
- Approve House Movers License
- Glaesman Moving
- Approve Special Event Permits
- Sheyenne Valley FFA Chapter Raffle
- Valley City Fire Department Raffle
- ND Skills USA Raffle
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Ordinance
First reading of ordinance to amend and reenact sections 22-01-03 and 22-01-04(2)(e) of the Valley City Municipal Code related to gaming application fees.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Resolution
Approve Resolution 2513 A Resolution to Amend the Utility Rate Schedule.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Resolution 2514 A Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit – Lot 5 Block 32 Benson’s Addition – Daycare Home Occupation.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Resolution 2515 A Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit – Lot 5 Block 32 Benson’s Addition – Gunsmithing Business.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Resolution 2516, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,500,000.00 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2026.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
New Business
Approve Request for Funds for Small Projects by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $27,500 with funds sourced from city sales tax dedicated to economic development.
Motion to approve by commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Bishop
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Request for Funds for the Regional Technology Center by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $36,000 with funds sourced from city sales tax dedicated to economic development.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Request for Funds for Single Family Home Buyer Assistance Program by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $160,000.
Funds would be sourced from the City of Valley City Sales Tax Fund dedicated to Economic Development in the amount of $120,000 and $40,000 through the City’s Enterprise Fund.
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 Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,031,979.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve Vanguard Computer System Consolidated Extended Service Contract and Vanguard Service contract for the Assessor Web Site.
This is a 5 Year contract and price stays the same over the 5 years.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Public Works 2026 Capital and Operating Budgets.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, second by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve depositories for City funds which meet the pledge of securities requirement.
Finance Director Klein reviewed the City’s depositories which are in fully insured ICS Network Accounts and Time & Savings Accounts part of a pledge pool.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Agreement with NDDOT for Long-Term Temporary Highway Closure through December 31, 2027.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering Services for Northwest Area Water System Improvements – New Water Tower and Pressure Zone Modifications.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Comp Time.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Visitor Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Youth for Christ in the amount of $1,284.07 located at 302 E. Main St.
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 Visitor Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Mobility Plus in the amount of $7,500.00 located at 322 2nd St NW.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve Application for Commercial Improvement exemption for parcel #63-3471986, 322 2nd ST NW.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Crawford updated on progress of new Public Works building.
City Updates & Commission Reports
City Engineer announced public meeting for Paving Project #133 to be held January 27, 2026.
City Commissioner Magnuson reported on the Valley City Public Library remodel being completed.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 5:37pm