Category Archives: Announcements

President Dave Carlsrud

07/20/2020 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Folks,

  • The COVID-19 positive tests continue rising in North Dakota though Barnes County, due much to your good efforts, is doing pretty well.  As restrictions are relaxed, we are faced with greater freedoms.  With greater freedom, we face more decisions.  Be “North Dakota Smart”! 
  • The other day I was excited to see a friend and inadvertently shook hands with him; my mistake.  That was an unnecessary exposure for each of us.  A pleasant “hello” and a smile would have accomplished a sincere greeting.  Be careful.
  • Though some of the soil in our region is too wet, there are a few crops looking nice and some very “plush” pastures.  We are Blessed with a plethora of pretty colors again this year, blues, greens, reds and more. “The Most Beautiful City in North Dakota.
  • The tree foliage at this time is magnificent.  Stop, look and enjoy as many are pretty, some are like artwork and some are just plain “majestic”.
  • A tree can look very nice, but its survival could be in danger.  Pruning and trimming are essential!                                  

Google,  “Tree Trimming, Why”: “Proper pruning encourages strong growth, increases flower and fruit production, improves plant health, and removes damaged limbs, all which give aesthetic appeal to a tree. Pruning at the right time and in the right way is critical, since it is possible to kill a healthy tree through neglect or over-pruning”.                                                                               

A great resource for us is Randy Grueneich, our Extension Agent; randy.grueneich@ndsu.edu 

  •  Remember “Census 2020”; BE COUNTED!  Thank you.
  • “It’s never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else”.    (Regina Brett, 90 years old, writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave Carlsrud

07/21/2020 City Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.
Members of the public may view the meeting online
https://zoom.us/j/93023533399?pwd=NXFUcE9Mc2NXUE5ldmx1akcwMzc2dz09
Password: 1GgA30 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 930 2353 3399 Password 716237

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from July 7, 2020 meeting

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approve Mechanical Contractor License for Laney’s Inc.
B. Approve Block off Street Application for the VC Chamber of Commerce on July 22nd for
Crazy Daze.
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud

PUBLIC COMMENTS

During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.
Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting. The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.
 No personal attacks to persons present or not
 No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair
 Thank you for participating in City Government.

ORDINANCE

  1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1058, an Ordinance Creating Section 20-04.01 to Extend City Sales, Use & Gross Receipts Tax dedicated to Permanent Flood Protection (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call: Bishop Erickson Gulmon Magnuson Carlsrud
  2. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1062, an ordinance to amend and reenact sections 14-08-07 and 14-08-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to penalties for striking unattended motor vehicle and driving without liability insurance. (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud

RESOLUTION

  1. Approve Resolution No. 2258, a resolution accepting bid and awarding contract for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1 (Woodland Park Riverview Drive). (KLJ Engineer)
    Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 on Central Avenue-200 Block for Summer Nights on Central Event on 7/23/2020, 7/30/2020, 8/20/2020 and 8/27/2020. (Finance Director Richter)
    Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
  2. Approve quote for Storm Sewer Inlet Repair at 8th Ave SW/Main Street. (KLJ Engineer)
    Roll Call: Bishop Erickson Gulmon Magnuson Carlsrud
  3. Census 2020 Report (Mayor Carlsrud/Fire Chief Magnuson)

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURN

President Dave Carlsrud

07/13/2020 Mayor’s Message

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COVID-19 & BRIEFS

Hi Everyone

  • Well, we know the COVID-19 “stuff” is blowing up around the country with a new surge as predicted by those “in-the-know”.  
  • We had a fantastic virus-testing event last Wednesday at the Winter Show and well over 500 people came. Sadly, only the first 500 could be tested.  Our City County Health Department, the National Guard and other volunteers organized and executed a very efficient plan.  The local Salvation Army crew furnished water and snacks for the workers.  THANKS EVERYONE J
  • The North Dakota COVID-19numbers reported from July 11th are quite high.  Hospitalizations are the highest since the inception of the epidemic L.  Again, YOU KNOW THE DRILL, please be diligent with your social distancing.
  • Do you know we have a Municipally Owned Electric Power Company?  We belong to Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), which affords us some of the best electrical rates around and approximately 84% is “green energy”.  Thanks to our city leaders of the time who had the foresight to contract with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), approximately 73% of our electric power is from hydropower J
  • Remember “Census 2020”; BE COUNTED!  The Money generated for our cities, counties and states is critical for the services to which we have become accustomed.  Thank you.
  • The words that soak into your ears are whispered …. Not yelled.”     (A Cowboy’s Guide to Life)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

Mosquito Spraying – Wednesday & Thursday

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Mosquito with Mosquito Spraying text below

Valley City Public Works will spray for mosquitoes beginning on Wednesday, July 8, at approximately 8 pm, and into the morning of Thursday, July 9th, weather permitting.

Parents are advised to keep children and pets out of the streets and away from the spray machines. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in the area of the operation.

If there are any questions, please feel free to call Public Works at 845-0380.

07/07/2020 City Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/91887157013?pwd=NTc1NG5QQW1VNU5uRUF5VzVTUEVLUT09

Password: 9eRAAF or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 918 8715 7013 Password 793869

Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)
Oath of Office for Police Officer Ian Jacobson

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from June 23, 2020 meeting

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
  2. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of
  3. Approve Block off the Street Request for On the Move “Let’s Walk Valley City” Event on July 20, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 4th Ave NE from 9th Street NE to 6th Street NE

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud


Public Comments

During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5 minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

Ordinance

  • Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1060, an ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 5 of Title 8 and Section 11-05-18 of the Valley City Municipal Code, relating to mobile vendors and transient merchants.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1061, an Ordinance to Adopt and Enact Section 1-01-15 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Crime Victim Witness Fee (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1058, an Ordinance Creating Section 20-04.01 to Extend City Sales, Use & Gross Receipts Tax dedicated to Permanent Flood Protection (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  • Approve Resolution No. 2258, a Resolution Amending Fee Schedule for Commercial Tree and Branch Disposal (Commissioner Erickson)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

  • Discuss job title for City Administrator position (Commissioner Bishop)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve Appointment for the Visitors Committee (1 opening, 4 year term ending June 30, 2024)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve Property Tax Exemption for Improvements to Residential Building at 905 9th Avenue SE (City Assessor Hansen)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve Assistant Public Works (Operations) Superintendent Position for Succession Planning (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Finance Meeting

07/07/2020 Finance Meeting Agenda

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3:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/92661638526?pwd=NGU1WFJRYzhmVG5pNGVxdmYyR0JTUT09

Password: 9XdxaE or listen by calling (1-253-215-8782) Webinar ID: 926 6163 8526 Password 729838

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  • Department reports.
    1. Discuss bids for transformers for electrical department.
    2. Out of State Travel Requests
  • Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (President Carlsrud)
  • Discuss job title for City Administrator position (Commissioner Bishop)
  • Discuss Nature Gardens (President Carlsrud)
  • Discuss Water Service WS-16 surcharge for unmetered water services to apartments, condominiums, townhouses and trailer sites (President Carlsrud)

  • Discuss Assistant Public Works (Operations) Superintendent Position for Succession Planning (City Attorney Martineck)
  • Discuss Storm Water Management Plan for proposed Fire Department addition. (Building Inspector Andersen)
  • Discuss changing disposal rate for trees from $0 to $5 per ton for commercial tree haulers. (Commissioner Erickson)

Adjourn

President Dave Carlsrud

06/29/2020 Mayor’s Message

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COVID-19 & BRIEFS

Hi Folks, A Few Notes

  • Holy smoke, The Fourth of July is NEXT Saturday!  How is that here already? I remember “old people” use to say “time goes so fast” and I didn’t understand it.  Though now I am one of those “old people” and I do understand! Enjoy the journey.
  • Last week a friend sent an interesting article concerning COVID-19, “The Risks – Know Them – Avoid Them”. The Author is Dr. Erin Bromage, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them.   It is an easy read; give it a shot. 

    An excerpt:  “Birthday parties/funerals: Just to see how simple infection-chains can be, this is a real story from Chicago. Bob was infected but didn’t know. Bob shared a takeout meal, served from common serving dishes, with 2 family members. The dinner lasted 3 hours. The next day, Bob attended a funeral, hugging family members and others in attendance to express condolences. Within 4 days, both family members who shared the meal were sick. A third family member, who hugged Bob at the funeral became sick. But Bob wasn’t done. Bob attended a birthday party with 9 other people. They hugged and shared food at the 3-hour party. Seven of those people became ill.

    But Bob’s transmission chain wasn’t done. Three of the people Bob infected at the birthday went to church, where they sang, passed the tithing dish etc. Members of that church became sick. In all, Bob was directly responsible for infecting 16 people between the ages of 5 and 86. Three of those 16 died.”
  • Last week VCSU and our community celebrated The Center for the Arts groundbreaking.  This $32M facility will enhance the already prestigious Fine Arts opportunities at VCSU.  The building will be a showplace and recruiting tool for students and our community.  Congratulations to all who worked so diligently to make this facility a reality.
  • Our weather has certainly begun feeling like summer!  North Dakota weather changes so quickly, we often have no chance for acclamation.  Oh well, let’s get out and enjoy it.  There are ballgames with kids of many ages playing, the swimming pool is open, golf is available, Lake Ashtabula, hiking, biking and many July 4th Celebrations.  As restrictions are relaxed, we must remember Social Distancing because IT WORKS.
  •  Equal rights; “Give every human being every right you claim for yourself.”    (Robert Green Ingersoll)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave Carlsrud

Text: 4th of July Closures & Garbage Plans overlaid over garbage trucks

Offices & Transfer Station Closures: 4th of July

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Office & Transfer Station Closings:

  • Public Works, City Hall & Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, July 3.
  • Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

Garbage Schedule: Week of June 29

  • Friday’s garbage will be picked up on Thursday, July 2.
President Dave Carlsrud

06/22/2020 Mayor’s Message

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 COVID-19 & SAFETY

Hi everyone, a few Tid-Bits

  • North Dakota Smart, positive tests are up nationally, in North Dakota and in Barnes County.  “You know the drill” do your best to be safe.
  • If you are contemplating travel out of your local community, please visit the following website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-in-the-us.html.  There are a few easy, common sense questions that may interest you.
  • Celebrate “North Dakota Share the Road Safety Week” (June 21-27) https://www.newsdakota.com/2020/06/19/north-dakota-share-the-road-safety-week-june-21-27/
    • Be safe drivers, avoid distractions like texting and remember pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks
    • Be safe riders, be alert and obey rules of the road
    • Be safe walkers and joggers, wear visible clothing and always FACE traffic, do not walk or run with traffic.  ENJOY
  • “A FRIEND is one of the nicest things to have and one of the nicest things to be.”     (Charlie Brown)

Blessings, Pray and Be Safe,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud