City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 03, 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

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

No changes

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 01.20.2026 Finance and Commission meetings.
2. Approve Contractors License
   1. Lemke Home Improvement INC
   1. 5:9 Woodworks & Carpentry LLC
   1. Legacy Plumbing
3. Approve Local Permits
   1. Sanford Valley City Clinic Raffle Permit
   1. ND Quarter Horse Association Raffle Permit
   1. ND Cowboy Hall of Fame Raffle Permit
   1. Ducks Unlimited Raffle Permit
   1. VCSU Foundation/Booster Board Raffle Permit
   1. Harvest for Hunger Raffle Permit
   1. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals Raffle Permit

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

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

Ordinance

Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1186 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 Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

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

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2517, A Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule Re Local Gaming and Restricted Gaming Permit Applications.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded Commissioner Magnuson.

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

Approve Resolution 2518, A Resolution Approving Subarea Transportation Plan Amendment to Valley City 2045 Comprehensive and Transportation Plan.

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

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

Approve Resolution 2519, a Resolution Establishing Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Services.

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

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

Approve Resolution 2509, A Resolution Appointing City of Valley City Representative to Missouri Energy Services.

City Commissioners discussed appointing City Administrator Crawford as representative to MRES.

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

Approve Amendment to Standard Insurance Long Term Disability Policy.  

Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded Commissioner Magnuson.

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

Approve request of Valley City Tourism Board to use cash reserves in the amount of $10,000 for a grant to VCPR for the Recreation Bridge at Bjornson Golf Course.

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

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

Approve Lease Agreement with Valley City Rural Fire Protection District for Premises of Valley City Fire Department (2026-2030).

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

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

Approve amendment to Resolution 2516 authorizing the issuance and sale of $1,500,000 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2026.

Resolution was amended with a 30-year debt schedule instead of 20 years. 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 reported that the Public Works Service Center project is progressing as planned and remains within budget.  The public meeting for Paving Project 133 was productive, and community members asked good questions.
City Updates & Commission Reports

City Engineer Eslinger reported that the water tower contracts have been signed and the next step is setting up preconstruction meetings with the contractors to obtain project schedules from each contractor.
Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 5:16pm