City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
5:00 PM
President Bishop called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Kline, Commissioner Magnuson (via Zoom), City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Commissioner David Kline Oath of Office
Approval of Agenda
Add New Business #5, Approve to Re-appoint Tim Durheim to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion passed
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve minutes from June 16, 2026 Finance and Commission Meetings
- Approve minutes from the June 25, 2026 Special Commission Meeting
- Approve Contractors License
- Meyer Milk Transportation
- T&J Contracting – Contingent upon receiving updated States license info.
- Magnum Electric
- Richards Excavating
- Olaf Anderson Construction
- Timber Ridge Exteriors LLC
- Amy’s Windows LLC
- Approve Local Permit
- SHINE Dance Team
- Approve Gaming Site Authorization
- ND Wildlife Federation
- Approve Tree Trimming and Removal License
- DDR Tree Service
- Approve Alcohol License Renewal
- Sho3 LLC – Econo Lodge – Contingent upon payment of 2025 property taxes
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Public Hearing
Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Sky Lanes.
No public comments
Motion to close public hearing by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Motion to approve alcohol license by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion passed
Resolution
Approve Resolution 2530 Appointing the Judge of Municipal Court.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Consideration of Amended and Restated S-1 Agreement and Schedule A, and Resolution
The City Administrator having previously given a presentation highlighting the proposed changes to the agreement and the schedule for completing consideration and approval of the agreement and having answered questions and explaining how the amendments will impact the City, introduced the Resolution entitled “Resolution 2531 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MISSOURI BASIN MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY POWER SALE AGREEMENT (S-1) (amended and restated effective January 2, 2027).”
Commissioner Gulmon moved its adoption. Commissioner Magnuson seconded the motion to adopt.
Following discussion by the board the Resolution came to a vote, the roll was then called, and the Resolution was adopted unanimously in the form shown below.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
RESOLUTION 2531
A Resolution to Approve Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale Agreement (S-1)
(amended and restated effective January 2, 2027)
WHEREAS, the City of Valley City, North Dakota (the “City”) is currently purchasing
all electric power and energy the City requires to meet the needs of its customers in excess of its
firm power allocation from the Western Area Power Administration (“Supplemental Power”)
from Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency d/b/a Missouri River Energy Services (“MRES”)
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale
Agreement (S-1) (amended and restated effective January 2, 2017) (the “S-1 Agreement”) for a
term extending through January 1, 2057; and
WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial to all parties that the base term of the S-1
Agreement, which currently ends on January 1, 2057, be extended until January 1, 2067, to
further secure the City’s long-term supply of Supplemental Power and to facilitate future
financing of electric generation and transmission projects of MRES on the most advantageous
terms and with the least impact on the wholesale power costs of the City and other members of
MRES; and
WHEREAS, the other proposed updates to the S-1 Agreement will further clarify the
rights and obligations of the parties under the agreement, for the mutual benefit of the City, the
other members of MRES, and MRES; and
WHEREAS, the Board of City Commissioners desires that MRES continue to plan for,
provide, and arrange for delivery of all Supplemental Power needed by the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of City Commissioners that the
“Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale Agreement (S-1) (as amended and
restated effective January 2, 2027)” and “Schedule A” thereto by and among MRES, Western
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and the City are approved in the form presented.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that each of the City Administrator and City Finance
Director shall be, and each of them acting individually hereby is, authorized and directed to
execute and deliver to MRES each of the foregoing documents and take any other actions
associated therewith on behalf of the City.
Upon calling of the roll, the Resolution was adopted unanimously.
Whereupon, the President declared the Resolution duly adopted on the 7th day of July, 2026.
/S/ Michael Bishop, President Board of Commissioners
Attest Brenda Klein, Finance Director
New Business
Approve the Remodel Exemption Application for the Sliver Creek Properties Located at 348 7th Ave NE – Parcel Number 63-5860702.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion passed
Approve the Remodel Exemption Application for the Sliver Creek Properties Located at 281 College Street SW – Parcel Number 63-0250387.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Approve Paving Improvement District No. 129 & 132 – 2025 Seal Coat Project.
City Engineer Petersen commented Paving projects 129 & 132 are completed and final review of project is completed.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Appoint Vice President of the Valley City Commission.
Motion to appoint Commissioner Gulmon as Vice President by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion passed
Approve to Re-appoint Tim Durheim to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
South Central Dakota Regional Council was awarded $500,000 grant from EPA to assess asbestos, lead based paint, and petroleum contamination. The Service Center continues to remain on budget and on schedule.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Police Chief Horner reminded residents to keep grass clippings off the streets. Grass clippings can create hazardous conditions for motorists and may obstruct stormwater drainage, increasing the risk of localized flooding.
Commissioner Gulmon reported on the sales, food and beverage, and occupancy taxes.
City Engineer Petersen gave update on current construction projects.
City Engineer Eslinger gave update on water tower project.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 5:23pm
Attested to by:
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Brenda Klein, Finance Director Michael Bishop, President of the
City of Valley City City of Valley City Commission