City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3^rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84449572470 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  844 4957 2470.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION

City-County Health presents Officer Jacobson with a Service Award.

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 6.17.2025 Finance & Commission Meetings and the 6.23.2025 Special Commission Meeting/Press Conference.                                                                                                             
2. Approve Contractor Licenses:

JT Lawn Services, Moorhead MN                                                                                            

• Approve Contractor License Renewals:

Advance Garage Door Inc.                                                                                                       

Braden Wenaas Construction LLC

• Approve Tobacco License Renewals:

Dollar General Store #17856                                                                                                    

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Public Comments

This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business.  Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.

The following rules apply to Public Comments:

• Limited to five minutes per speaker.
• Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
• Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.
• May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.

Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to jhintz@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files.  Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting

 

Resolution

RES 2495. A Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District 131. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2496. A Resolution to Adopt and Extend the Declaration of Storm Disaster Dated June 21, 2025. (City Attorney Martineck)   

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.  Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual – Law Enforcement Officer Special Event Pay. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                    

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Wintershow Road Shared-Use Path Phase 1 (NDDOT Project No. TAU-2-990(066), PCN 23917). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84354906667or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  843 5490 6667.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the June 3 2025, Commission Meeting.                                                        
2. Approve Site Authorization Renewal:

      ND Horse Park Foundation at Casa Mexico Restaurant                                                              

• Approve Fireworks Display Permit:

      Memory Fireworks, Max & Chad Elhard, at 1751 West Main St                                                 

• Approve Contractor Licenses:

      Bob Ryerson Construction, Rogers                                                                               

      Earthwork Services, Inc, West Fargo                                                    

      Eckert & Sons, LLC, Fargo

      Goodon Buildings International, Inc., Rugby

      Huesman Schreiber Masonry, LLC, Glyndon MN

      Quality Concrete, Inc., Fargo

      Timber Ridge Exteriors, LLC, Rochester MN

• Approve Contractor License Renewals:

      I’ll Tile & Stone, Inc.                                                                                                               

      LS Drywall, Inc.

      Magnum Electric, Inc.

      Morton Buildings, Inc.

      Ray Nelson Construction

• Approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewals:

      Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg                                                                                      

      Bridges Bar & Grill

      Brockopp Brewing LLC

      Captains Pub LLC dba Captains Pub

      Casa Valley Inc. dba Casa Mexico Restaurant

      Dakota Silver LLC.

      FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club

      Jimmy’s Pizza

      My Bar

      North 9 Bar & Grille LLC

      Sabirs

      TBD Inc dba Sky Lanes Bowling Alley

      Texkota LLC dba Tavern 94

      ARP14 LLC dba The Clubhouse

      Larson Enterprises dba The Labor Club

      The Liquor Locker

      The Reserve at Woodland

• Approve Tobacco License Renewals:

Gary & Ronald Peterson dba Brothers III Sport’s                                                                                  

Casey’s Retain Company dba Casey’s General Store #3363

County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker

Dakota Silver LLC dba Dakota Silver

Family Dollar LLC dba Family Dollar #27662

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #071

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #072

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #073

FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club

Larson Enterprises LLC dba The Labor Club

Leevers Foods Inc. dba Leevers Foods

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. dba Love’s Travel Stop #849

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Public Comments

This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business.  Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.

The following rules apply to Public Comments:

• Limited to five minutes per speaker.
• Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
• Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.
• May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.

Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to jhintz@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files.  Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting

 

Public Hearing

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Changes to the Application for 2025 – 2035 Renaissance Zone Development Plan. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                         

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve Changes to the Application for 2025 – 2035.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

• Open Public Hearing on Violation of Tobacco License 2024-5 – Petro Serve USA #071

Motion to Close Hearing.                                                                                                                     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Consider Suspension of Tobacco License 2024-5 – Petro Serve USA #071

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

ORD 1172. An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 8-07-10, 11-02-08, and 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to mobile homes.                                                                                                             

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2493 A Resolution to Approving 2025-2065 Renaissance Zone. (City Administrator Crawford)       

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2494 A Resolution Setting Bond of City Auditor. (Finance Director Klein)                                     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,853,730.           

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Public Library Yearly Update. (Library Board President Van Gijssel)                               

NB3. Approve Phil Mueller to the Valley City-Barnes County Library Board for the 2025-2027 Term.

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Dacotah Bank as City Credit Card Issuer, Effective July 1^st, 2025. (Finance Director Klein)

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Funding of the Infrastructure for 12th St & 9th Ave NW. (City Administrator Crawford)

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

            NB6. Approve Permanent Flood Protection Buyout of Single-family Home and Garage at 1136 2^nd Street SE for             $43,010.00. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                               

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB7. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 129 & 132 – 2025 Seal Coat. (City Engineers)                                                                                                          

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB8.   Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72 – Sanitary Reline, Point Repairs & Manhole Rehab. (City Engineers)                                            

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB9. Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV. (City Engineer)                                                                                                                                

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB10. Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost-Share Application for Design Engineering for Permanent Flood Protection Phase V & VI. (City Engineer)                                                                       

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82201396200 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  822 0139 6200.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 5.20.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                            
2. Approve Raffle requests:                                                                                                    

      Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4 on 9.17.2025 @ the Valley City Police Department

      Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway Association on 8.5.2025 @ Chautauqua Park

      Red Knights Motorcycle Club North Dakota 1 on 9.14.2025 @ VC Eagles

• Approve Gaming Site Authorization for 2025-26:                                                                

      North Dakota Horse Park Foundation at Skylanes          

• Approve 2025 Tree Trimming & Removal Service Application:                                           

      Morehouse Enterprises of Valley City

• Approve 2025-26 Cabaret License:                                                                                     

      FOE Aerie 2192 dba Valley City Eagles

• Approve 2025-26 New Contractor Licenses:                                                                       

      Six K’s LLC dba MNM Construction of Casselton

      Al’s Excavating & Concrete of Fingal

• Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewals:                                                                 

      Allstar Construction

      ASAP Electric

      Balancing Professionals Inc

      Diesel Dogs Contracting LLC

      East & West Excavating

      FMJ Electric LLC

      LaValle Flooring Inc

      Meyer Milk Transport Inc

      Montana Dakota Utilities Co.

      NOVA Fire Protection

      Rollie’s Remodeling

      Sheyenne Concrete LLC

      Steamatic

      Wrigley Mechanical Inc

      Your Home Improvement Company

      Ace Plumbing

      Vanterra Foundation Solutions LLC dba Safe Basements of MN, LLC

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Public Comments

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.

New Business

NB1.    Approve Agreement for Geotechnical Services for the NW Water Tower Project (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Contract for Mowing and Weed Trimming – Nuisance Abatement – Cole Mindt (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Contract for Tree Services – Nuisance Abatement – Johnny B’s Trees and Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Contract for Tree Services – Nuisance Abatement – Ground to Sky Tree Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Task Order Amendment for Environmental Documentation, Design and Bidding for National Guard Water Tower Demolition Project. (City Engineer)                                                                                             

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85248041601 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  852 4804 1601.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for POLICE OFFICER CHAISE JOHNSON

 

Approval of Agenda (roll call vote needed when changes made to the agenda)             

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 5.5.2025 Commission Meeting.                                                              
2. Approve Site Authorizations:

      Valley City Baseball Association @ Clubhouse Lounge                                                             

      Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club, Inc @ Tavern 94

      VC Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles @ VC Eagles Aerie 2192, My Bar & Jimmy’s Pizza

      Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club @ Youth Sports Complex

• Approve New 2025-26 Contractor Licenses:                                                                                   

      Ulrich Enterprises, Inc. dba Ulrich Pool Company of Fargo

      Concrete Cowboys Inc of Jamestown

      Loren Richards Inc/Richards Excavating of Fargo

      Sullivan Construction Inc of Fargo       

• Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewals:                                                                                         

            ACB Construction

            All Finish Concrete Inc

            Breland Enterprises Inc dba American Waterworks

            Karma Enterprises LLC dba Asset Services LLC

            Richard Berg Construction

            Bridge City Landscaping & Excavating LLC

            Central Trenching Inc

            Comstock Construction Inc

            CR Larson Concrete

            Floor to Ceiling Carpentry & Repair

            FM Asphalt LLC

            Herzog Roofing Inc

            High Performance Coatings, Inc

            Hi-Line Construction

            Johnny B’s Trees & Service

            Kenpat Central Florida LLC

            Travis Kunze Construction

            Meridian Commercial Construction LLC

            Midland Door Solutions LLC

            Northland Sheds Inc

            RAG Properties LLC

            Tate & John’s Enterprises

            Tim’s Custom Cabinets & Construction

            Valley Realty Inc

            RJ’s Plumbing & Heating Inc

            Tim’s Plumbing LLC

            Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C Inc

            APi HVAC Services Inc dba Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors

            Superior Electric of Fargo LLC

            PEC Solutions of the Dakotas LLC

            John’s Refrigeration & Electric Inc

            Hi-Line Electric Inc

            Grotberg Electric Inc

            Energize Electric LLC

            Bentson Electric

            Differding Electric LLC

            Bakkegard & Schell Inc

            Sheyenne River Repair

            Manning Mechanical

            Grotberg Electric Inc dba Triton Mechanical

            2 Phase Electric LLC

            Hope Electric

            Northland Window & Door

            Brett Stearns Enterprises LLC

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Public Comments

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.

Public Hearing

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                              

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

 

Ordinance

ORD 1171 Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1171, An ordinance to create and enact Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to an enterprise for single-family homebuyer assistance. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                           

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2480 Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No 72. (City Engineer)                                                                                                                                            

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

RES 2485 Resolution Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and

Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 131, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 71, Storm

Sewer Improvement District No. 57, Water Main Improvement District No. 107. (City Engineer)            

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RES 2486 Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 131. NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239). (City Engineer)                        

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

RES 2487 Resolution Approving Electric Utility Revenue Bond Series 2025 in the amount of $13,000,000 through the Bank of North Dakota Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund. (Finance Director Klein)                                         

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2488 Resolution Approving Final Plat of B&G Subdivision, City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck) 

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

RES 2489 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Bishop Subdivision, City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RES 2490 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchanging them for $1,200,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2025. (Finance Director Klein)                                                         

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

RES 2491 Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District 132. (City Engineer)

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2492Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving 132 and Paving 129. (City Engineer)

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

New Business

      NB1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,483,468. (Finance Director Klein)           

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Approve 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment for Transportation Plan (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Bid for Sale of 2019 Chevy Tahoe — $3,001.00. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB4. Approve the request for additional funds to support establishment of the new Single-Family Home Buyer             Assistance Program to fund six homes in Valley City. (VCBDDC Jennifer Feist)                        

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB5. Approve contract with the State Tax Commissioner to administer the City of Valley City’s local sales, use and             gross receipts taxes for the 2025-2027 biennium. (Finance Director Klein)                                 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB6.Approve Amendment to Exhibit A – Resolution 2465, to Correct Administrative Error in Published Rates and             Fees for Solid Waste Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                            

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB7. Approve Recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board to Approve the Application from             Sullivan Construction for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and a 5-year Property Tax Exemption Capped at          $300,000 Valuation on a New Single-Family Home and Designate it as VC-138. (City Administrator Crawford)

      Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, May 5, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87004017148 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  870 0401 7148.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 4.15.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                                        
2. Approve Site Authorizations:                                                                                                         

      ND Horse Park @ Casa Mexico

      ND Wildlife Federation @ VC Eagles

      Thundering Saints @ Bridges Bar & Grill, The Labor Club and Boomer’s Corner Keg

      VC Hockey & Figure Skating @ North 9 Bar & Grill and The Captain’s Pub

• Approve Raffle Requests:                                                                                                              

      Kollyn Quick Cancer Benefit 5.30.2025 VC Eagles Club

      Valley City Chamber of Commerce 6.14.25 Central Ave

• Approve 2025-26 Contractor Renewals:                                                                                                            

      Enterprise Electric Inc

      Peterson Mechanical

      BDT Mechanical Inc

      Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc

      Olaf Anderson Construction Inc

      Six D Construction

      Bridgetown Builders Inc

      Scherbenske Inc

      Enterprise Sales Co

      Keith’s Heating & Cooling LLC

      Big Dog Construction

      Park Street Development Inc dba Valley Flooring

      Indigo Signworks Inc dba Indigo Signs

      Bobs Excavating LLC

      PCL Construction Services Inc

      Kepler Service Inc

      Gast Construction Company Inc

      Badger Loader Services LLC

      Fargo Glass & Paint Co

      Solutions

      Connect Interiors

      A-P Concrete LLC

      Northland Glass and Glazing LLC

      Mid-Continental Restoration Co Inc

      STC Flooring

      MJ Dalsin Co of ND Inc

      Border States Paving Inc

      H Anderson Concrete

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Public Comments

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 First Reading of Ordinance 1171, An ordinance to create and enact Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to an enterprise for single-family homebuyer assistance. (City Attorney Martineck)

      Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Resolution

1. RES 2480 Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No 72. (City Engineer).                                                                                                                                     

      Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

• RES 2481 Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District-131, NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(69) PCN 24239) (City Engineer).                                                               

      Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

• RES 2482 Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District-107, NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239) (City Engineer).                                                                 

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• RES 2483 Resolution Creating Sanitary Improvement District-71, NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239) (City Engineer).                                                             

      Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

• RES 2484 Resolution Creating Storm Sewer Improvement District-57, NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239) (City Engineer).                                                                 

      Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

1. Approve change: North 9 Bar & Grill Hours of Operation. (City Attorney Martineck)                        

      Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

• Approve Tree Tourism Grant – Visitor Committee. (City Administrator Crawford)                           

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve the Renewal of Dana Rustebakke to the Valley City Renaissance Zone Committee. (3 Year term) (Finance Director Klein)

      Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

• Approve the Renewal of John Hill to the Valley City Renaissance Zone Committee.(3 Year Term) (Finance Director Klein)

      Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

• Consider request of Valley City Tourism Board to use cash reserves in the amount of $10,000 for WWII Heritage City Designation. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                        

      Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

• Approve purchase of PFP Buyout of 567 Viking Drive in the amount of $82,280. (City Administrator Crawford)     

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve Updates to the Renaissance Zone and Extension. (City Administrator Crawford)     

      Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

• Approve Update to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Purchasing (City Attorney Martineck)

      Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

• Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. TAU-2-990(070), PCN 24409 – Winter Show Road Shared-Use Path – Phase 2 (City Engineer).                                                                              

      Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

1. Approve Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract for Guaranteed Maximum Price of $10,685,685. Construction of Service Center Complex. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                           

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82857636849 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  828 5763 6849.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

MAYOR FOR THE DAY – TREYSON BRANT

Congratulations to Mr. Treyson Brant on his winning essay titled “Mayor for A Day.” Treyson is a 3^rd Grade Student in Ms. McDaniel’s Class at Jefferson Elementary. Treyson is the son of Karla Wind.                                  

ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

Proclaim April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Valley City                                                                             

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 4.1.2025 Commission Meeting, the 4.8.2025 Special Commission Meeting and the 4.8.2025 Board of Equalization Meeting.                                                                                        
2. Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:

St Catherine’s Knights of Columbus #6438 on 5.21.25 at the VC Eagles                                           

Avalynn’s Fly High Foundation on 8.23.2025 at the Bjornson Park Municipal Golf Course

Barnes County Wildlife Federation on 11.1.25, 11.24.25, & 4.11.26 at the VC Eagles

Bridge City Cruisers 6.13 & 6.13.2025 on Central Ave

• Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewal for:                                                                          

Kjelland Excavation of Valley City ND

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud          

Public Comments

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.

Resolution

RES 2478 – Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 132.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RES 2479 – Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Reline District No. 72.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

• Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,661,119.                   

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N2. Approve the Renewal of Paul Dahlberg to the Valley City Special Assessment Commission. (Finance Director Klein)                                                                                                                                                  

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N3. Appoint and Approve Tom Glandt to the Renaissance Zone Committee to fill a vacant seat. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
3:45 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86458443403 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  864 5844 3403.

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

RES 2478. A Resolution Approving Engineers Report & Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications & Estimates of Probable Cost for Sanitary Sewer Reline Project No. 72.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85302825658 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 0282 5658.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 3.18.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings and the 3.21.2025 Special Commission Meeting.                                                                                                                            
2. Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:

Education Foundation for VCPS on 4.10.2025 at VCHS Cafeteria                                        

Sheyenne Red River Rodeo Club on 4.26 and 4.27.2025 at the ND Winter Show Building

VCSU Viking Booster Board on 4.30.2025 at the VC Eagles Club

VCSU Foundation/VCSU Scholarship Auction Fundraiser on 4.11.2025 at the VC Eagles Club

C. Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                           

Karma Enterprises LLC dba Asset Services LLC of Fargo ND

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Public Comments

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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

 Resolution

RES 2475 Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specs – Paving 132.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2476 Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 132.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

RES 2477 Creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    Remove Gary Jacobson and add Joy Kiefert as an Authorized Signer on the City of Valley City’s Accounts at Dacotah Bank Effective April 1, 2025 (Finance Director Klein)

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Award – PROJECT: TAU-2-990(066), PCN 23917 – BARNES CO; WINTERSHOW ROAD SHARED-USE PATH, JCT 8TH AVE SW TO NEAR 2ND AVE SW – VALLEY CITY.                       

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, March 21, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87414383111 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  874 1438 3111

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1.    Approve Raffle for Valley City Lions Club on 4.22.2025 at the Eagles, Valley City.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn