City Commission Finance Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Called to Order
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.
Roll Call
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein
Agenda items
Presentation on Electric Rate Study
Evan Leebens presented information regarding the Electric Rate Study, including an overview of proposed rate adjustments. The presentation outlined the need for these increases to address rising wholesale power costs from our providers, MRES and WAPA.
Review Monthly Expenditures Reports.
Review of quarterly Engineer Report.
Discuss Veteran Banners.
President Dave Carlsrud discussed the interest in obtaining veterans banners. The consensus of the commissioners was to gather additional information on costs, production timelines, and potential placement locations (such as Veterans Park or along city streets).
Discuss Tourism Banners for Central and Main.
Macy Schlaht presented mock‑ups of the proposed tourism banners. The Tourism Committee is pursuing a grant to fund multiple banner designs to replace the current banners, which are tattered and no longer usable.
Discuss water tower logo.
Discussed various options for water tower designs.
Review City Adoption of Building, Fire, and Property Maintenance Codes.
Due to Timing constrictions this topic is moved to May Finance meeting
Review cost details of assessment notices and other items.
Due to timing constrictions this topic was moved to the following commission meeting.
Discuss NDDOT Urban Grant Funding for Fiscal Year 2026.
City Engineer Petersen reviewed funding.
Discuss Request from the North Dakota Department of Water Resources the separation of 1,500 acre-feet from Valley City’s existing perfected water permit no. 1096 for the purpose of adding the same volume to a new perfected water permit from the Sheyenne River for Valley City’s municipal water uses.
Discuss purchase of property at 804 Chautauqua Blvd (Parcel 63-5691060) as a PFP Buyout.
David Schelkoph spoke to commissioners to move up with buying his property as permanent flood protection.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Sanitation Department: Supervisor Swart reported that the Transfer Station will begin Saturday hours starting May 2. Clean‑Up Week has been scheduled for May 11–16. Residents may begin setting items out for pickup after their regular garbage day during the week prior. A reminder was given that the City now charges a $15 fee for mattress disposal.
Water Department: Water Supervisor Hesch Wade reported that residents are beginning to spend more time outdoors and have started watering their lawns. With temperatures steadily increasing, the system will transition to using 100 percent river water in the near future. He noted that Sunday monitoring will need to resume to keep track of water consumption. Additionally, Sherry has completed her annual training and is now pH certified.
Electric Department: Electrical Superintendent Senf reported that his team has begun work on their scheduled April projects and noted that the department is entering a busy period.
Fire Department: Fire Chief Magnuson reported on burn ban in the area, fire calls, and dangerous buildings.
Police Department: Police Chief Horner provided an update on recent calls for service. He reported that officers were honored to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run. The Police Department continues to collaborate with City-County Health to promote mental health awareness within the community
Street Department: Street Superintendent Klemisch provided an update on the timeline for upcoming summer projects, including hydrant flushing, crack sealing, pothole repairs, and activities related to Clean‑Up Week.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 4:55p
