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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.

Dave Carlsrud

4.7.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

4/7/2025

        Hello Everybody,

  • We were spoiled some by a bit of “Pseudo Spring”, but the snow provided much needed moisture in our area.  With mild temperatures, it is comfortable outside and allows a snow melt that will retain moisture.  
  • The 30th Annual VCSU Scholarship Auction will be held this Friday at the Valley City Eagles Club.  There will be games, a buffet dinner along with a live action and a virtual silent auction already underway.  For further information call: 701-845-7203.
  • NDDOT notified us that a bid for the “Shared Use Path and ADA Ramps” came in underestimate and was accepted.  Thanks, and congratulations to our city and engineering teams for securing project funding.  The path will be along Winter Show Road from the 8th Avenue SW intersection to near 2nd Avenue SW.  Walking, jogging and biking has always been dangerous on Winter Show Road and this first phase will provide safe passage along this busy stretch of road.
  • SCAM:  People are receiving phone calls with the callers claiming to be police!  Remember, Law Enforcement Agencies WILL NOT ask you to send money or personal information through a phone call!  If you have any doubt, call Valley City Police Department (VCPD) at 701-845-3110.  Please err on the side of caution.
  • Jeff Boschee from Valley City and the University of Kansas was ranked by Sports Illustrated as North Dakota’s 30th Greatest Sports Figure from years 1900 to 2000.
  • The old water storage standpipe near 5th Avenue and 12th Street NW is leaking.  With the standpipe leaking and the water tower along 5th decommissioned, studies for a new water tower are underway.
  • It was fun watching Fargo native, Tom Hoge, achieve a top ten finish at the Valero Texas Open Golf Event over the weekend.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “The purpose of life is to discover your gift.  The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away.”       ~ David Viscott

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

4.9.2025 Planning & Zoning Agenda

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VALLEY CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA
The Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday April 9th, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Ave NE, Valley City, ND.


Members of the public may choose to view the meeting live online by clicking on this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82300174863 or listen by calling (1-346-248-7799) Webinar ID: 823 0017 4863

DATE: April 9th, 2025, TIME: 4:00 P.M.

  1. Call meeting to order.
  2. Roll call.
  3. Approve minutes from March 11th, 2025, meeting.
  4. Building /Fire Inspector Report.
  5. Public Hearing – Preliminary plat of Hyland Park Estates ll – H & G Holdings LLC
    Recommendation to the City Commission
  6. Public Hearing – Preliminary plat of Bishop Subdivision – Mike Bishop
    Recommendation to the City Commission
  7. Public Hearing – Variance – Bishop Subdivision – Variance for lot size due to previously divided property. Variance for setbacks due to pre-existing structure on the lots.
  8. Public Hearing – VC30-LLC – to change the current zoning to allow for multi-family use with the existing building on property as well as possible development of more multi-family buildings on the remaining land.
  9. Adjourn
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4.8.2025 Special Commission Agenda

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
3:45 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86458443403 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  864 5844 3403.

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

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.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

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3.18.2025 Finance Minutes

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Called to Order

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.

Roll Call

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

Other present: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz

Agenda Items

Review Monthly Bills/Reports. Finance Director Klein reviewed the monthly bills and reports.

Discuss Hotel Liquor License. City Attorney Martineck shared with the Commissioners that this is a possibility if needed in the future but there is no request currently. The consensus of Commission was to put this on hold for now.

Discussion Regarding Downtown Property Snow Removal. City Administrator Crawfordshared that this topic was brought up by Commissioner Erickson at the reading of Ordinance 1169 at the last meeting. Crawford feels that more discussion is needed on this topic. If there are changes to be made to the proposed ordinance, they need to be discussed as that Ordinance is scheduled for a third reading at tonight’s commission meeting. Operations Supervisor Klemisch joined via Zoom and explained his concern over the increase in time for snow removal to 48 hours. It is currently set at 24 hours.The consensus of the Commissioners was to leave the time at the 24 hours for snow removal now. Vote on the ordinance as is. Then, in the future, revisit this concern and possibly make a change at that time. There was also discussion on the sidewalk requirements in the Ordinance. Currently the Ordinance reads that a permit from the City is required and that a Contractor must do the work to the required City Specs. Some Residents take it upon themselves to fix their sidewalks, when this occurs, they need to follow the City Guidelines and the City will cover 25% of the cost.  Clint must review the request first, before work begins and then again when the project is completed. Martineck will confirm if a permit is currently required in Code. If changes are needed, this will be discussed at a future meeting. Discussion on boulevards was also discussed.

Discuss Truck Quotes for Replacement Unit. Electrical Superintendent Senf shared the estimates for a new Unit with the Commissioners. Discussion was had on what the estimates covered and included. His request was for approval to purchase the Dodge Ram that included the truck box with the side built-in tool boxes. Senf feels that this will be the most useful and work best for their needs. The consensus of the Commissioners was to move forward with the purchase of the Dodge.

Department Reports

March Highlighted the Electrical Department Employees.

Sanitation Department Supervisor Swart reported the container count is going up steadily. Please recycle if and when possible to keep costs down. E-recycling was a great success. Special thanks to a couple of her Team Members for going above and beyond. They were approved for the Workforce Safety Technology Grant and now they will be installing a Camera out by the scales to view the loads.

Water Department Water Superintendent Hesch talked about the new cameras being installed at the Water Treatment Plant as part of a Department of Justice Grant that was awarded. They are currently doing their own pilot study for surface water and ground water. They are just running river water to test the aquafer levels. When temperatures start to warm up, they will go back to their normal process. They are planning to dredge the silt off next year.

Electrical Department Electrical Superintendent Senf advised that there were no outages for February. The guys have been working on tree removal & clearing the lines. Spending a little time with cleaning up the Winter Show line and removing the platform currently used. Removing a 3phase line near the Fish Hatchery as well.

Fire Department Fire Chief Magnuson shared last months report with only 8 general calls for service however, there were 22 pages of Chief calls. Saturday night is the annual fundraiser for the Fire Department.

Police Department Police Chief Horner explained that they had more calls this past month then previously. They also had the honor of running the torch for Special Olympics and the pleasure of escorting the Hi-Liner Girls Basketball Team out of town on their way to State. Provided ID scanners to the Winter Show Concert and around town during the event.  Compliance Check Training was held here in Valley City on the 4th. This is the first in their series of training throughout the State. Cameras and door fobs have all been updated. Working with the VCSU Communications Class to have social media posts to put out about 2 times a week. A new officer was hired and will begin shortly.

Street Department Operations Supervisor Klemischvia Zoomreported his crews are working on filling potholes and the street sweeper is out and busy. The quotes are back for the repairs at the damaged lift station. Valley Plains site demo will start as soon as it opens up. The cost to fix the soils were figured into the total budget and the dirt will be able to be “farmed: and used elsewhere as needed.

City Administer Crawford shared a topic of parking downtown, and a request for a loading and unloading zone. Crawford asked that the Commissioners think about this and it will be added to the agenda for the April Finance meeting.

City Administrator Crawford asked City Engineer Peterson to discuss upcoming construction projects for the City. The Seal Coat will be going out for bids on Friday. Reline should be going out this week as well. As for the PFP, we are still working on some permits but that will also go out this spring. Planned construction will be in 2025 and 2026. As for 2nd St project, the first step will be to recreate the Improvement Districts. The next step will be to define the Resolution of Necessity and then to define the Benefit to the Properties. That has been discussed and they are using benefit analysis that has been used throughout the State. As for the 2025 funding, we will need to have the final documents submitted to the D.O.T. by the first part of August. The Grant is still available but is slated for 2025 and the funds must be bid and allocated in 2025.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 4:28PM.

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3.21.2025 Special Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, March 21, 2025

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM.

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

Members absent: Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Bishop

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Raffle for Valley City Lions Club on 4.22.2025 at the Eagles, Valley City.  

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 12:01 PM.

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3.18.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, March 18, 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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

No Changes

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Minutes from the 3.4.2025 Commission Meeting.
  2. Approve Raffle for Valley City High School DECA on April 23, 2025 at Valley City High School.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 1169, an ordinance to amend and reenact Title 7, create and enact title 7.1, and repeal chapter 15-06 and section 17-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to use of the public rights of way.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the ordinance with all changes except the time for compliance in subsection 1 of section 7.1-01-05 will remain at 24 hours until the law can be further reviewed, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2474, a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 132.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,573,274.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Hear and Determine Sufficiency of Written Protests and Approve Annexation as Described in Resolution 2473.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Gulmon acknowledged a conflict of interest and abstained. Commissioner Bishop – Aye, Commissioner Magnuson – Aye, Commissioner Erickson – Aye, President Carlsrud – Aye. Motion passed unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford STATED THAT President Carlsrud, Commissioners, I have nothing for tonight.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

 Finance Director Klein stated, “Commissioners, in front of you is a Municipal Infrastructure worksheet as we did receive in our payment for municipal infrastructure funds just this week. So that was what we were expecting in 2025. The December payment in 2024 was the 2.5 million and then the 930 thousand plus was our 2025 payment that was projected. Just wanted to let you know we received those funds this week.”

President Carlsrud shared“Just a quick shout out to all our employees for the great job that you do. Those of you who weren’t here for the finance meeting, we had introductions and little background of the people who work in our electrical department, it was appreciated. Thank you all for what you do.

And I would be remiss if I did not mention that George Gaukler died. George was a businessman, Developer, and Politician involved in everything Valley City. He was a generous man who loved Valley City and I could go on for a long time, but I would just say thank you to George and his family. We’re grateful for the wonderful things that you’ve done for Valley City.”

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:08 P.M.

Dave Carlsrud

3.31.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

3/31/2025

Greetings All,

  • That Women in History Month ended Monday and baseball is underway, here is a little shoutout to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).  Philip K. Wrigley founded the league which was in play from 1943 to 1954. The AAGPBL is recognized as the forerunner of women’s professional league sports in the United States.  Thank you Mr. Wrigley.
  • A number of citizens are obtaining an extra 65-gallon garbage container which is acceptable. More containers mean more garbage to the Fargo Landfill, and it is expensive, to help save money for yourself and all Valley City citizens, recycle! CARDBOARD is a very beneficial material to recycle as there is a lot of it and it is heavy.  Please recycle and do not put cardboard in the garbage.
  • Motorists, please remember pedestrians have right-of-way at crosswalks though not when they are J-walking and pedestrians, be considerate of motorists.  Be respectful of each other and all will be smoother and safer. 
  • Race horse Secretariat, was born March 30, 1970; he was spectacular, research him.
  • An excerpt from Superintendent Josh Johnson’s letter to VCPS District Citizens:  “The VCPS School Board voted unanimously to call for a school referendum for June 10, 2025.  The vote will ask the citizens of the school district to decide on a $46 million new school that would be connected to Jefferson Elementary School.  The intent of this proposal is to consolidate our school district buildings, enhance school safety and security, modernize educational spaces, address ADA issues, eliminate $30 million of deferred maintenance, and maximize operational efficiencies for our school district.  This proposal would also include closing, selling, and demolishing some of our existing school buildings in the district. If you have any questions or would like to meet, please reach out to Supt. Johnson by phone at 701.490.2825 or email at josh.johnson@k12.nd.us. 
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “If you want peace, you don’t talk with those who agree with you, you talk with those who disagree with you.”                   ~ Paraphrasing Desmond Tutu

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud