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5.5.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, May 5, 2025



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson. Commissioner Erickson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Remove from Agenda: RES 2480 Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No 72.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

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

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve all but hold the 2 Contractor Renewals until they have the correct C.O.I, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

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.

Discussion was had and a decision made to have a meeting with VCBCDC and the City to go over the proposed changes before the May 20th Commission Meeting.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

RES 2481 Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District-131.                            

RES 2482 Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District-107.                                

RES 2483 Resolution Creating Sanitary Improvement District-71.                           

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 Peterson shared the areas involved and the process for these projects. They are scheduled

for bids in October of 2025, and tentatively scheduled for construction in 2026. This is just the first

step, there will be Public Meetings and Notices as we go through this process.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approve North 9 Bar & Grill Hours of Operation. Administrative Change to the days of the week and times from their original application.                     

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Tree Tourism Grant Application in the amount of $20,000.This was approved by the Visitor Committee, seeking Commission Approval.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the Renewal of Dana Rustebakke and John Hill to the Valley City Renaissance Zone Committee for a 3 Year term.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

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

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve purchase of PFP Buyout of 567 Viking Drive in the amount of $82,280.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Updates to the Renaissance Zone Renewal and Extension. The Renaissance Zone Committee is currently working on the 5-year required renewal process. The Committee has asked for the approval of the Commission to go to a 10-year renewal plan, change the taxable value of the homes from $300,000. to $500,000. and to add a new island to the current Renaissance Zone Area. This would allow several new lots to be included in the program.

      Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Update to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Purchasing.                        

      Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. TAU-2-990(070), PCN 24409 – Winter Show Road Shared-Use Path – Phase 2 up to $79,000.                                   

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call:  Magnuson-Aye, Erickson-No, Gulmon-Aye, Bishop-Aye, Carlsrud-Aye

Motion passed.

Approve Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract for Guaranteed Maximum Price of $10,685,685. Construction of Service Center Complex. Thomas Dahl of McGough shared the proposed numbers with the Commissioners. The plans would be to start working on the project in about 3 weeks in preparation for the building’s arrival in mid-August.                                              

      Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford shared that there will be a Public Meeting to go over the Transportation Plan on May 15, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Americinn. This meeting will go through all the construction projects and discussion on future growth planned for the south side of Interstate. She also discussed having a special meeting to go over upcoming construction projects that the City has and where they are currently, the funds involved or set aside, and the increases in costs.

Fire Chief Magnuson talked about the grass fires happening and how dry it is, even with the recent rain. He also went over the rules for backyard fire pits. No open burning or burning of leaves and trash. Your firepit must be at least 15’ from all structures and must be covered. Currently, there is not a burn ban in Barnes County but if we do not receive rains shortly, he can see bans Statewide.

Commissioner Gulmon went over the financial state of the City as it pertains to revenues & expenses. Sales tax is up from this time last year, food & beverage tax has remained the same and occupancy tax is slightly lower. Sharing the news from City/County Health that North Dakota Public Health has identified the first case of measles in the State. They encourage all to get your vaccinations.

Also, with the approval of the Service Center this evening, he would like to recognize and thank all those Staff, Employees and Commissioners who were on this Committee. There has been a tremendous amount of work done in the last five plus years. Thank you for all the hard work.

Commissioner Erickson reminded all about Clean-Up Week in Valley City. It will run from May 19th through the 23rd. Do not put your items out until the week prior. Make sure you separate as required. Residents may haul their items to the Transfer Station that week at no cost as well. Saturday the 31st is also a free day to haul items out to the Transfer Station.

Commissioner Bishop thanked the Employees of the City for all of their hard work and that the City is truly blessed to have such great Employees. He asked that if you see an Employee, you Thank them personally. A simple thank you goes a long way.

Mayor Carlsrud wanted to thank those involved in the planning of the Employee Appreciation Supper and to all the great Employees that Valley City has. He is proud to be associated with this group. He also “dittoed” Commissioner Gulmon’s statement on the Service Center Committee.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M.

5.19.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES
5/19/2025
Best Wishes Everyone,
▪ This is Clean-up Week in Valley City. Please put your stuff out
arranged as directed by the following link so all will be removed
for you: https://www.valleycity.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/
Clean-up-week-2025.pdf NOTE: Valley City Residents can haul
materials to the transfer station at no charge during the week.
For further information call: 701-845-0314
▪ Valley City State University held its commencement Saturday
and Valley City Public Schools will having graduation May 25th.
Gosh, the school term seemed to fly by this year!
▪ With the aforementioned, there will be youngsters out in droves
running, riding bikes, chasing game balls, etc.. Please be extra
careful when you are driving as some kids may not be. Thank
you
▪ Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest serving First Lady of the
United States, 1933-1945. She was also the First United States
Representative to the United Nations Commission on Human
Rights.
▪ Be an informed voter; June 5 at 10:00 – 11:00AM is a Q & A at
VCPS District Office. This is an opportunity to have your tough
questions answered accurately before voting. June 10 is the
Valley City Public School Referendum Vote. To have your voice
heard, you have to vote. For information, please see: https://
www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/referendum ,
vcps.referendum@k12.nd.us and 701-845-0483 ext 0
▪ This weekend is Memorial Day which honors the brave men and
women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
Memorial Day reminds us, “freedom is not free” and we owe a
debt of gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Originally coined “Decoration Day”, the national observance was
declared on May 5th, 1868 by General John A. Logan. It was
designated as a time to decorate graves of the fallen and honor
their sacrifice.
▪ Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.

  • “If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s
    a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re
    going to have something special.” ~ Jim Valvano
    Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,
    Dave
    Dave Carlsrud

5.20.2025 Commission Agenda

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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 2nd 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

5.20.2025 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. 

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87177412095 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 871 7741 2095.

CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Review Monthly Bills/Reports. (Finance Director Klein)                                                
  2. Discuss Camera Grant (City Administrator Crawford)
  3. Discuss an Ordinance Allowing Chickens. (President Carlsrud)
  4. Review City Mobile Home Park Regulations. (City Attorney Martineck)                         
  5. Discuss 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment for Transportation Plan. (Finance Director Klein)                                                                                                                              
  6. Discuss Administrative Approval for Changes to Applications on Liquor Licenses. (City Attorney Martineck)
  7. Review Gaming Site Authorization Regulations. (City Attorney Martineck)
  8. Discuss New Renaissance Zone Island. (City Administrator Crawford)                           
  9. Discuss Possible Sale of Lot 3, Block 2, Bjornson Heights Parcel. (City Administrator Crawford)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS. (3:30PM)

                        Department Spotlight – Police Department

  1. Sanitation Department                                                                                           
    1. Water Department
    1. Electric Department                                                                                               
    1. Fire Department/Blighted and Dangerous Buildings                                                
    1. Police Department                                                                                                 
    1. Street Department
    1. Administration

            Building Permit Report

            Court Reports                                                                                     

Adjourn

5.12.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

5/12/2025

        Hi Folks,

  • Hopefully you all were able to celebrate Mother’s Day with Mom, family and friends.  If you are like some of us whose Mom is no longer with us, I hope you celebrated with pleasant memories of her.
  • “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a Mom”             ~ ourmindfullife.com
  • Struggling a little?  Quality sleep plays an essential role in good behavioral health:  A. Avoid caffeine after 3 p.m. B. Try waking up and going to sleep at the same time every day. C. Make your bedroom into a quiet, relaxing, clutter-free space.  D. Keep the temperature in your bedroom between 60°F and 65°F.
  • May 15th annually is Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week are observed in the United States.  It is a remembrance paying tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or have been disabled, in the line of duty.  Blessings to all who have been affected in any way.
  • The next public meetings for the VCPS School Referendum will be:  May 14, 6:30 PM @ Washington School Gym followed by   Q & A  the morning of May 15, 7:30 – 8:30 @ Washington School.  Please be an informed voter.  Thank you.
  • Sunday afternoon I went for a “short” bike ride.  Being older, the first ride of the season, the 35 MPH wind gusts, it was quite an experience, but good physically and mentally.
  • Missouri River Energy Services, our Joint Action Agency providing power for Valley City, is celebrating 60 years of service to its 61 members and last week held its Annual Meeting.  Some of the learning sessions included, Fitch Ratings, Federal activity affecting the Public Power Industry and the U S Army Corps of Engineers hydropower report to name a few.  It was a very educational event.  Thank you to all who made it happen.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “Home is wherever Mom is.” ~ Etsy

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

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4.15.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 15, 2025



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MAYOR FOR A DAY

Congratulations to Mr. Treyson Brant on his winning essay titled “Mayor for A Day.” Treyson is a 3rd 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

Add Valley City Kiwanis Raffle to Consent Agenda. Add NB4. Approve Buyout Option on the 2018 Loader and the 2018 Backhoe Lease from Deere Credit Inc.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

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 on 6.13 & 6.13.2025 on Central Ave

Valley City Kiwanis on 4.28.2025 at Valley City Eagles Club

  • Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewal for:                                                                     

Kjelland Excavation of Valley City ND

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

RES 2478 – Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 132. This is for the Seal Coat work to be constructed in 2025.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Gulmon – Aye, Commissioner, Bishop – Aye, Commissioner Magnuson – Aye, Commissioner Erickson – No, Mayor Brant – Aye, President Carlsrud – Aye. Motion passed.

RES 2479 – Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Reline District No. 72. This is for the reline project in areas throughout the City.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

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

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the Renewal of Paul Dahlberg to the Valley City Special Assessment Commission.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Appoint and Approve Tom Glandt to the Renaissance Zone Committee to fill a vacant seat.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Buyout Option on the 2018 Loader and the 2018 Backhoe Lease from Deere Credit Inc.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Finance Director Klein shared that there will be an informational meeting on April 23rd at 5:00PM. This is for the Property Owners in the in the Paving 132 Seal Coat District. Letters were mailed out and the Notices were printed in the Times Record.

Commissioner Gulmon wanted to recognize the Staff at City Hall. With the loss of Gary Jacobson, they have picked up a lot of responsibilities and duties and he is very appreciative of them.

Commissioner Erickson announced that Clean-Up Week has been determined. It will be May 19th thru May 23rd. You may start setting your items out for pick up after your regular garbage day the week prior. They will also be open Saturday, May 31st for those that want to take your items out to the Transfer Station. The Transfer Station will be open on Saturdays for the Summer starting on May 3rd. Call City Hall or the Transfer Station with questions.

Mayor Brant thanked his Teacher Ms. McDaniel and Judi for their work on the Essay Contest.

President Carlsrud Thanked all involved in the Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. Thank you to the City Employees for all that you do.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.

5.5.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

5/5/2025

        Greetings Everyone,

  • The daytime air is feeling a bit more like summer while the evenings remind us it can still cool nicely.
  • Be kind and respectful to everyone 🙂
  • Valley City Public and St. Catherines Schools will be celebrating and recognizing educators during “Educators Appreciation Week”.  Everyone who invests time around students is teaching, “kids are always watching” so you are all educators.  Thank you everyone. 
  • We are in a busy time with spring sports track, softball, soccer, etc.; North Dakota Outdoors writer Doug Leier noted in one of his recent columns that in North Dakota we can talk about deer and deer hunting ANYTIME during the year!   Check his column “Taking a Look at The Deer Lottery” and https://gf.nd.gov/ for further information.  Thank you Doug.
  • This is National Small Business Week.  Small Businesses comprise more than 99% of all private sector employers and provide nearly 66% of the jobs in America.  Support your local small businesses regularly, stop in to say “Hi & thanks”.  They’ll be happy to see you. 
  • The Valley City Public School Referendum Vote will be held June 10th.  There are numerous reasons why now is an opportune time to build, one of which may be the passing of the Property Tax Reform.  The next Public Meeting is May 8th at Washington School Gymnasium. Please take a little time to be an informed voter, see: https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/referendum.
  • ** Clean-up Week is scheduled for May 19-23 with the Transfer Station being open all week.  Please be respectful of directions in the following link and call if you have questions.   https://www.valleycity.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clean-up-week-2025.pdf  Thank you.
  • News from Missouri River Energy Services Government Relations Department indicated state legislative actions on bills regarding public power were favorable for our needs at this point.  A bill allowing Renewable Energy Credits (REC) from hydropower and another balancing mitigation liability due to wildfire damages are two important ones.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “Where Flowers bloom, so does hope.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

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5.5.2025 Commission Agenda

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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 2nd 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

4.28.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

4/28/2025

        Hi Folks,

  • I pray this day finds you and yours all well.
  • Sue and I drove to Breckenridge, MN over the weekend and it was fun seeing the amount of field work being done.  From a kid who worked on farms sixty years ago and my Dad in the implement business, I can’t get over the size of the equipment!
  • This week, take a little time to call “a couple folks” and let them know you are thinking of them.
  • Valley City High School (VCHS) and Valley City State University (VCSU) have a great partnership providing VCHS Students to earn dual credits through VCSU.  “VCHS Students will have completed 817 credits in dual credit courses by the end of 2024-2025. For each college credit taken through dual credit, our students save $213.31.”  Kudos to everyone who makes these things happen, thank you.
  • Help keep Valley City clean.  Avoid throwing cigarette butts, cans and other garbage on the streets; please contain said items in your vehicle and properly dispose later. 
  • “If you do something nice and get caught, it doesn’t count.”
  • Valley City’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) is partnering with VCSU to host a “Speed Networking Event”.  There will be about sixty students and twenty community professionals participating.  The professionals will be at individual stations with small groups of students rotating through and having conversations with them.  For further information see: www.developvcbc.com
  • Roger Maris of Fargo was ranked by Sports Illustrated as North Dakota’s #1 Greatest Sports Figure from years 1900 to 2000.
  • “May Day” is associated with numerous traditional celebrations with one being “May Day Baskets”. The May Day Basket tradition involves anonymously delivering small baskets of treats to friends, neighbors, or loved ones on May 1st.  The gifter leaves the basket, knocks on the door, yells “May basket!” and runs away, adding to the secretive and playful nature of the tradition. 
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “Speak up, even if your voice shakes.” ~ Catholic Medical Mission Board

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

4.21.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

4/21/2025

        Hello Everybody,

  • It is feeling like spring, YES!  Golf courses are opening, kids are out playing and will soon be involved with a plethora of activities offered by our Valley City Parks and Recreation Department.  To research available programs for the children and adults in your family, please see: https://www.vcparks.com/
  • The spring season also brings “construction” so please respect signage and the speed zones for your safety.  Many accidents in construction zones result in injuries and deaths to the vehicle drivers.  Be safe, it only takes a few more minutes.
  • This week’s trivia is Brad Gjermundson who is noted by Sports Illustrated as North Dakota’s 12th Greatest Sports Figure from years 1900 to 2000.  Brad was Four-time world champion saddle bronc rider (1981, ’83, ’84 & ’85) and qualified for the National Finals Rodeo nine times.
  • Are you seeing loose styrofoam, papers, plastics cups and the like around your garbage container after pickup?  A way to stop it is to put said items in a grocery bag type container and tie so it all carries into the truck. Give it a try.
  • April is “Alcohol Awareness Month”.  It’s an opportunity for all to update knowledge about alcohol use disorder (AUD) and the adverse impact of alcohol misuse on health and society.  Alcohol-related problems continue to take a heavy toll on individuals, families, and communities. Feel free to check it out.
  • Clean-up Week is scheduled for May 19-23 with the Transfer Station being open all week.  Please be respectful of directions in the following link and call if you have questions.   https://www.valleycity.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Clean-up-week-2025.pdf  Thank you.
  • Sue and I are grateful for a small family gathering at our home Easter Sunday.  We celebrated Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, great food and quite a bit of “bonding”.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight.”       ~ Gordon B. Hinckley

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud