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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

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4.8.2025 Board of Equalization

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2025 Board of Equalization Proceedings

April 8, 2025

4:00 PM City Hall

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

Others Present:  City Attorney Martineck via Zoom, City Administrator Crawford, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz, City Assessor Current.

Finance Director Klein read North Dakota Century Code sections 57-11-01, 03 and 07 pertaining to the duties of the Board of Equalization.

Vice President Bishop declared the hearing open at 4:05 P.M. City Assessor Current reported the changes in property values within the city for 2025.  An overall summary was read and submitted. One property owner was present for a request. Ms. Genevieve Goven asked that the 2024 valuation of the property at 1482 Chautauqua Blvd, Parcel# 63-3020020 remain at current assessment with no increase for 2025. City Assessor Current agreed with Ms. Goven. Mr. Kevin Rohde discussed the property just west of 11th St NW. Mr. Rohde will return to discuss his concerns at the Planning and Zoning Meeting. The Commissioners consensus was to leave it at the 2024 valuation. There were no written requests received in the Auditor’s Department.

pROPERTY tYPEcERTIFIED vALUES 2024pROJECTED tOTALS 2025$ cHANGE% cHANGE
Residential land$41,836,650$43,334,750$1,498,1003.58%
Residential structure$275,418,200$302,269,650$26,851,4509.75%
Grand Total residential$317,254,850$345,604,400$28,349,5508.94%
     
Commercial Land$41,698,250$42,143,350$445,100.1.07%
Commercial Structure$148,217,981$160,473,942$12,255,9618.27 %
Grand total Commercial$189,916,231$202,617,292$12,701,0616.69%
     
agricultural land$101,500$110,700$9,2009.06%
GRAND TOTAL agricultural land$101,500$110,700$9,2009.06%
     
TOTAL MARKET VALUE$507,272,581$548,332,392$41,059,8118.09%

City Assessor Current stated 286 Notices of Increase were sent out.  7 property owners contacted City Assessor Current regarding the notice of increase for 2025.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close the hearing, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the assessment book as prepared by the City Assessor, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. The motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 PM.

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4.8.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 8, 2025



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 3:45 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Bishop, City Administrator Crawford, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner and Administrative Assistant Hintz

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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. Mike Strom, KLJ, shared that this is a reline project. The city has not done a reline since 2018. Most of the areas covered are areas where there are a lot of trees and a lot of infiltration from the roots. This plan will finish up areas that are a bit tougher to reach.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 3:48 PM.

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4.1.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 1, 2025



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

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

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Add to Consent Agenda: VCPS Music Booster Raffle for 4.28.2025 at the HAC

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

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

VCPS Music Booster Raffle for 4.28.2025 at the HAC

  • Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                        

Karma Enterprises LLC dba Asset Services LLC of Fargo ND

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Keith Neuberger shared why he would like the Commission to revisit on ordinance allowing Chickens in city limits. Kenneth Johnson spoke in favor of this as well.

 

RESOLUTION

RES 2475 Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specs – Paving 132. City Engineers are directed to prepare detailed plans, specifications, and estimates of probable costs for said improvement districts.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2476 Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 132. It is necessary and expedient for the City of Valley City, North Dakota, to approve street seal coating, and work incidental thereto, upon and along the streets and avenues contained within Paving Improvement District No. 132

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2477 Creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72. Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72 is created and established in the City of Valley City.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS

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.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

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.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford shared her discussion with David Wick on proposed areas of repair for this summer.  Crawford shared the passing of Public Works Accountant Gary Jacobson and shared the loss that will be felt by his coworkers as well as the City.

City Assessor Current reminded all that the Equalization Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 4:00PM in the City Chambers.

Police Chief Horner alerted all to an influx of scam calls. Please know that no Police Officer or Police Staff member will ask you for money in lieu of charges.

Commissioner Gulmon reiterated the hole left with the loss of Gary Jacobson. He shared about the great, kind man that Gary was. Gulmon also shared that the City County Health of Valley City was awarded the

North Dakota Public Health Association Award of the Year. This award recognizes a Team that has worked collaboratively on a unique, creative or simply outstanding public health efforts this past year. Katie Beyer and her staff just do a great job and congratulations to them.

Mayor Carlsrud a special shout out to our staff. With the passing of Gary, our people have had to pick up extra duties and so forth and it has been a real team effort. Thanks to all who have gone the extra mile.

Please recycle. Valley City pays to haul our garbage to Fargo’s Landfill. This cost so much money per ton and this fee keeps increasing. Every thing that we haul costs money. Please give some special thought to recycling, especially your cardboard as it is heavy.  Mayor Carlsrud then share some stories and special memories about Gary Jacobson. He will be missed as he was a very special guy. Blessings to all.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:22 P.M.

4.14.2025 Mayor’s Message

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Greetings,

  • This weekend Easter and Passover will be celebrated.  Passover is a story of miracles and redemption of the Jewish People while Easter is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
  • As culmination of City Government Week, Treyson Brant will serve as “Mayor for a Day” and will be presiding over our City Commission Meeting Tuesday.  We are very grateful to our local Dairy Queen, Fire Department and Police Department for their event sponsorships.  Thank you.
  • Spring is a soothing time in the upper Midwest with flowers peeking out, trees budding and grasses trending towards green, beautiful.
  • For a small town like of Valley City, we are very fortunate to have two ambulances.  Recently there were simultaneous incidents where lives were likely saved because we had two.  A person involved with the aforementioned said, “If you have a prominent house entrance from the alley, be sure to have a house number visible from the alley”.  Thank you, Julie & First Responders.
  • THE MASTERS TOURNAMENT SUNDAY was CRAZY!  I don’t think one needs to be a golf fan to appreciate the competitive highs and lows of the day ………. hope you saw it.
  • The North Dakota Legislators are in a sprint to the finish of the 69th Legislative session.  With numerous bills being debated and fewer funds being projected, our legislature will need to work diligently for an on-time conclusion of the session.  Thank you for serving.
  • From last week’s Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) Board Meeting, generation continues to be monumentally challenging as energy demands are growing faster than generation and transmission.
  • Supposedly, Yogi Berra collided with a guy carrying a vintage Grandfather Clock, ruining said clock.  The man angrily said, “Why don’t you watch where you are going?”, with Yogi replying, “Why don’t you wear a wristwatch like everyone else?”.  Hehehe!
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “If you tell the truth, you don’t need to remember anything.”       ~ Mark Twain

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

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4.15.2025 Commission Agenda

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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 2nd 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 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 (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

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4.15.2025 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting 

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 15, 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/89930692245 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 899 3069 2245.

CALL TO ORDER

 Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Commission Topics
  • Review Monthly Expenditures Reports. (Finance Director Klein)                            
  • Quarterly Engineer Report. (Finance Director Klein)                                               
  • Load & Unload Parking, (City Administrator Crawford)                                          
  • Update on Water Tower. (City Engineers)
  • Discussion of Love’s Access Drainage. (Gwen Crawford)                                       
  • Discuss Public Safety Issues of Viking Trailer Court.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS. (3:30PM)

                        Department Spotlight – Street Department – Part 1

  1. Sanitation Department                                                                         
    1. Water Department
    1. Electric Department                                                                             
    1. Fire Department                                                                                  
      1. Fire Extinguisher Report
      1. Dangerous Buildings
    1. Police Department                                                                               
    1. Street Department                                                                                
    1. Administration

            Building Permit Report

            Court Report                                                                           

Adjourn

3.11.2025 Planning & Zoning Minutes

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March 11th, 2025 – MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Chair Mike Schell presided and called the meeting to order at 4:00 on Tuesday March 11th, 2025.

Commissioners present: Dave Carlsrud, Bill Carlblom, Jeff Erickson

Commissioners Absent: Ian Jacobson, Joe Tykwinski, Tim Durheim

Others: City Administrator Gwen Crawford, Sectary/City Assessor Tina Current, City Planner Joel Quanbeck, Building Inspector Mike Blevins, Asst Fire Chief / Building Inspector Lance Coit, City Engineer Chad Petersen (KLJ), City Engineer Tracy Eslinger (Moore)

Commissioner Bill Carlblom moved to approve the minutes from the February 11th, 2025 meeting seconded by Commissioner Jeff Erickson. Motion passed with unanimous approval.

Discuss Review and discussion of initial draft subarea future land use plan

Open discussion was had regarding initial draft subarea future land use plan. City Planner Joel Quanbeck reviewed several maps and study area showing existing water and sewer facilities, major property owners, topography, existing roads, and a potential future land use map. Quanbeck summarized the rationale for the draft future land use map and noted changes from what is in the comprehensive plan. This was an opportunity for planning and zoning commissioners to learn about an existing and future transportation needs in the area south of interstate 94 between the 292 and 294 interchanges planning study. In order to complete the transportation study, the City of Valley City is updating the land use plan in the study area.

 Some of the comments received including the following:

  • Are there parts of the study area that have sand?
  • Are there parts of the study area that would be affected with water issues and slope failure?
  • Would Barnes Rural Water provide urban water services in the area?
  • Most of the study area could be served by gravity flow sewage collection systems, but some lift stations would be needed.
  • Stormwater runoff is an ongoing concern that needs to be addressed.
  • Are there ways to ensure that stormwater doesn’t increasingly impact the Logan ponds?
  • Previously proposed apartment buildings should not be located next to low density residential in the study area.
  • Is there capability to manage apartment building stormwater runoff and sewage collection?
  • Is the land outside the study area that is southwest of Valley City a viable alternative for city expansion and development?

 With no other items to discuss, Chair Schell called the meeting to close at 5:26pm.