City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
5:00 PM
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
Add to Consent Agenda
- Contractors License Renewal – Beyond Level Builds
- Contractors License Renewal – Kepler Services
- Tobacco License Renewal – Family Dollar
New Business #5: Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Request for PFP Phase 4
New Business #6: Image Enhancement Grant application for Pizza Corner.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve minutes from 06.02.2026 Commission Meeting
- Approve Renewal of Alcohol License
- 845 Events Center DBA The Reserve at Woodland
- Boomers Corner Keg
- Captain’s Pub
- The Clubhouse
- Dakota Silver
- FOE Aerie 2192
- Jimmy’s Pizza
- Labor Club
- My Bar – Contingent upon payment of 2025 Taxes
- Sabir’s
- Approve Contractors License
- Bentson Electric
- East & West Excavating
- Floor to Ceiling Carpentry and Repair
- FMJ Electric LLC
- Huesman Schreiber Masonry LLC
- John’s Refrigeration & Electric INC
- Johnson’s Construction-contingent upon updated insurance with City of Valley City as cert. holder
- Kjelland Excavating
- Mission Mechanical INC
- Moritz Excavating LLC
- Northern Plains Mechanical LLC
- Platinum Service LLC
- Roers Construction
- Joint Venture LLC
- Scherbenske INC
- Sheyenne Concrete LLC
- Sheyenne River Concrete
- Spain Excavating
- Wir3d Electric INC
- Approve Tobacco License
- The Labor Club
- FOE Aerie 2192
- Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
- Approve ND Gaming Site Authorizations
- ND Horse Park
- Approve Local Gaming Application
- TLChildcare
- VCBC Public Library
- Approve Cabaret License
- FOE Aerie 2192
- Approve Application for Firework Display
- Memory Fireworks
Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Resolution
A Resolution 2528 Setting Bond of City Auditor.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
New Business
Approve monthly expenditures in the amount of $3,055,603.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-No; Gulmon-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion passed
Approve amendment to custodial contract.
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 Change Order for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District 72 – Reline Project for $18,600.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Accept Commissioner Bishops letter of resignation.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Request for PFP Phase 4.
Discussed Cost-Share Application for additional funds for PFP Phase 4.
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 Image Enhancement Grant application for Pizza Corner for $1353.80.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Carlsrud-Yes Motion Passed
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford reported the Public Works building continues to remain on budget and on schedule.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Finance Director Klein gave reminder of Dave Carlsrud open house on June 24 at 2p – 4p
City Engineer Petersen gave update on seal coat project wrapping up and reported on pre-construction meeting for closure of East Main.
City Engineer Eslinger gave update on water tower project. June 22 and June 23 demolitions are planned for both water towers.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:29PM