City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
October 20, 2026
President Bishop called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Kline, Commissioner Erickson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Add Resolution 2545 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Food Vendor.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Approval of Consent Agenda
A. Approve Minutes from the 10.06.2026 Commission Meeting and 10.08.2026 Special Commission Meeting.
B. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Kline-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes. Motion Passed
Commissioner Magnuson joined the meeting.
Resolution
Approve Resolution 2543 Approving and Declaring Certain City-Owned Properties as Native Grass, Wildflower, And Natural-Growth Areas.
Resolution addresses formally designating the previously discussed city-owned properties as native areas, eliminating dangerous conditions for routine mowing requirements while continuing noxious weed control when feasible. All affected properties are listed in the resolution.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes. Motion Passed
Approve Resolution 2545 Approving Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Food Vendor.
Conditional Use Permit approved for a mobile food truck on the vacant lot west of Dollar General, subject to five conditions including development of an acceptable parking plan to address traffic and parking concerns. The permit will not be issued until conditions one, two and three are met.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
New Business
Approve Monthly Bills for The City and Public Works in The Amount Of $4,185,612.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Bishop-Yes Motion Passed
Presentation and Approve 2025 Audit Report Prepared by Brady Martz.
Matt Laughlin with Brady Martz presented the 2025 audit report.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Bishop-Yes. Motion Passed
Approve Change Order No. 1 For the New Water Tower Project Contract #1 In the Amount Of $1,949 Related to Costs for Testing Provided By AET.
City Engineer Eslinger submitted change order to increase the testing budget by $1,949, reflecting the selected testing company’s cost above the $15,000 amount included in the project bid estimate.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.
Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Kline-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes. Motion Passed
Approve Change Order No. 1 For the New Water Tower Project Contract #3 In the Amount Of $2,407.99 For Installation of Conduits.
City Engineer Eslinger reported that a change order was needed to add electrical conduits in the water tower foundation for communication and electrical lines. The additional work was not included in the original contract but was determined to be necessary for the project.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes. Motion Passed
City Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Crawford gave update on new service center noting things are wrapping up but the crew is not moving in quite yet as the crew is taking advantage of the nice weather and finishing up as many projects outside as possible.
City Updates & Commission Reports
City Engineer Eslinger provided an update on the water tower project, noting that welding work will continue for several more weeks before tower components are erected. He also reported that the waterline and PRV project is progressing well, but an additional water service interruption is anticipated in the coming weeks to allow for installation of a PRV valve and related infrastructure.
City Engineer Peterson provided an update on the Viking Drive Bridge and paving projects, noting that current work is wrapping up and additional projects are expected to begin within the next few weeks.
Commissioner Erickson reminded residents that the Transfer Station will be open for its final Saturday of the season on October 31 and will then resume winter hours through May.
Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned at 5:39 pm