5.16.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 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/85322562386  or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 2256 2386

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the May 2nd, 2023 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit for the following:
    1. Bridge City Cruisers at Central Ave NP Park- Parking Lot on June 16th and June 17th for Scholarship funds for High School Seniors.
    1. CHI Mercy Health Foundation at Valley City Eagles on October 14th, 2023 for Telemetry Equipment for the Hospital.
  2. Approve 2023-2024 Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following:
    1. ACB Construction
    1. Big Dog Construction
    1. Construction Engineers, Inc.
    1. CR Larson Concrete
    1. Johnny B’s Trees and Service
    1. One Way Wireless Construction
    1. Sheyenne River Repair
    1. Taurus Handyman Services
  3. Approve Applications to Block off Street for the following:
    1.  Block off Central Ave N from 3rd St to 9th St for the Sheyenne Valley Soap Box Derby being held on June 3rd with June 4th as a rain date, from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    1. Block off 9th Ave SW from 6th St SW to the alley South on 9th for Youth Baseball at Sam’s Field on: May 9th, May 17th, June 5th, June 12th, June 19th, June 28th, July 12th, July 17th and July 19th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    1. Block off Central Ave N from Main St to 5th St, including 2nd and 3rd St NE/NW up to alley ways, also block off Main St from Central Ave to 2nd Ave NE for Rally in the Valley on June 17th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  4. Approve Application for VC Chamber of Commerce Parade on Central Ave- from 12th St N to 4th St S, being held on June 17th at 10 a.m. for Rally in the Valley.
  5. Approve Public Hearing for Dangerous Building at 709 4th St NE

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          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 1124, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 8-04-05 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Sale of Flavored E-Liquids to Individuals Under 21 Years of Age. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1132, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 15-05 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Municipal Waste. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

Resolution

  1. Consider Resolution 2412, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Watermain Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Site Authorization Renewal for Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town and Country Club, The Captain’s Pub and the Youth Sports Complex. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

N2. Approve Site Authorization for Valley City Baseball Association at the Clubhouse Lounge, City Lights Supper Club and Brockopp Brewery. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N3. Appoint New Member to Unexpired 2022-2025 Library Board Opening- 1 position; and Annual Report Given by Hilde VanGijssel (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

5.2.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 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/83426149221 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  834 2614 9221.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Arbor Day Proclamation

 

National Skilled Nursing Care Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the April 18th, 2023 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Application to Block off the Street between VCSU Student Center & Graichen Gym/Library for the VCSU End of Year Street Dance on May 3rd from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
  3. Approve Raffle Permit for the following:
    1. ND Quarter Horse Association at the Winter Show Building on September 4, 2023 for Fundraiser for Association Expenses.
    1. Valley City Education Association at the VC Jr. Sr. High School Library on May 24, 2023 Access to All Programs.
    1. Valley City Parks and Recreation at Chautauqua Park on August 5, 2023 for the Sheyenne River Trail.
  4. Approve 2023-2024 Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following.
    1. Enterprise Sales Co.
    1. Grotberg Electric Inc.
    1. Grotberg Electric Inc. dba Triton Mechanical
    1. Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C Inc.
    1. Keith’s Heating & Cooling LLC.
    1. Maple River Electric
    1. PEC Solutions of the Dakotas LLC.
    1. Richard Berg Construction
    1. 2 Phase Electric LLC.
    1. Six D Construction and Development

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             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

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1128, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 3 of Section 11-03-08, Subsection 3 of Section 11-03-09, Subsection 3 of Section 11-03-10, Subsection 2 of Section 11-03-11, and Sections 9-01-16, 11-02-08, 11-03-03, and 11-06-02 of the VCMC Related to Boarding and Rooming Houses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1129, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-02-08 and Subsection 4 of Section 11-06-16 of the VCMC Related to Residential Off-Street Parking. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1130, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-02-08 and Subsection 4 of Section 11-06-16 of the VCMC Related to Improved Surfaces. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1131, and Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-05-14 of the VCMC Related to Accessory Buildings. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Consider Resolution 2410, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for NDDOT Project No. SU-CRP-CPU-2-990(062), SU-CRP-2-990(063) & HEU-2-990(064) [Paving Imp. Dist. No. 125, Watermain Imp. Dist. No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Imp. Dist. No. 67 and Storm Sewer Imp. Dist. No. 54]. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve Resolution 2411, a Resolution to add a Question to the 2024 Ballot Repealing the Flavor Ban for Individuals 21 and Over. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

  • Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,706,395.40          

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Approve using $622,143 of Prairie Dog Funds that was designated for Phase II NW Storm Sewer Project for the overage on Paving Imp. Dist. No. 125, Watermain Imp. Dist. No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Imp. Dist. No. 67 and Storm Sewer Imp. Dist. No.54 Construction Project and balance of bid overage from Renew & Replacement Fund. (Deputy Auditor Klein)

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

4.18.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 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/84434940125 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  844 3494 0125.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)
Recognition for Mayor for a Day -Drew Kohler

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the April 5th, 2023 Finance and Commission Meetings and the April 11th Board of Equalization Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permits for the Following:
    1. Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce on June 17th, 2023 for the Duck Race.
    1. Barnes County Wildlife Federation on November 2nd, 2023, November 27th, 2023 and April 6th, 2024.
  2. Approve 2023-2024 Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following:
    1. Bakkegard & Schell
    1. BDT Mechanical, LLC
    1. Bentson Electric
    1. Breland Enterprises-American Waterworks
    1. Bridgetown Builders, Inc.
    1. Damon 24/7, LLC
    1. Differding Electric, LLC
    1. East & West Excavating
    1. Energize Electric, LLC
    1. Enterprise Electric, Inc.
    1. Groundworks MN dba Innovative Basement Authority
    1. Hi-Line Construction, Inc.
    1. Hi-Line Electric, Inc.
    1. John’s Refrigeration & Electric, Inc.
    1. J-Tech Mechanical
    1. Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc.
    1. LaValle Flooring, Inc.
    1. Mike’s Construction
    1. Morton Buildings, Inc.
    1. Northland Sheds Inc.
    1. Olaf Anderson Construction, Inc.
    1. Peterson Mechanical Inc.
    1. Rollie’s Remodeling
    1. Scott’s Electric, Inc.
    1. Tim’s Plumbing
    1. Valley Realty, Inc.
    1. Wrigley Mechanical, Inc.
    1. Your Home Improvement Co.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           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.

Ordinance

  1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1128, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 3 of Section 11-03-08, Subsection 3 of Section 11-03-09, Subsection 3 of Section 11-03-10, Subsection 2 of Section 11-03-11, and Sections 9-01-16, 11-02-08, 11-03-03, and 11-06-02 of the VCMC Related to Boarding and Rooming Houses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1129, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-02-08 and Subsection 4 of Section 11-06-16 of the VCMC Related to Residential Off-Street Parking. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1130, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-02-08 and Subsection 4 of Section 11-06-16 of the VCMC Related to Improved Surfaces. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1131, and Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-05-14 of the VCMC Related to Accessory Buildings. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Consider Resolution 2410, a Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for NDDOT Project No. SU-CRP-CPU-2-990(062), SU-CRP-2-990(063) & HEU-2-990(064) [Paving Imp. Dist. No. 125, Watermain Imp. Dist. No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Imp. Dist. No. 54]. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud  

New Business

  1.  Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for City Lights Supper Club Lounge at VCSU Student Center Cafeteria on May 11th, 2023 for VCSU Employee Recognition.  (Deputy Auditor Klein)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

4.11.2023 Board of Equalization

The City Board of Equalization Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at 4:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.
The meeting is also available to view on-line https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85240621991 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 52 4062 1991

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

  1. Auditor to read Sections 57-11-01, 03 and 07 of the North Dakota Century Code pertaining to the duties of the Board of Equalization.
  2. President declares the hearing open
    a. Report from Assessor
    b. Requests from Property Owners
    c. Auditor’s report on any written communication
  3. Motion to close hearing
    Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Gulmon Erickson Carlsrud
  4. Commission to review the assessment books. Motion to approve the assessment books as prepared by the City Assessor. (Note any changes to assessment books in separate motion).
    Roll Call: Magnuson Bishop Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
    ADJOURN
Agenda Available

4.5.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 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/87877825821 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  878 7782 5821.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

City Government Week Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the March 20th, 2023 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Application for House Movers License Renewal for Carrington House Moving, Inc.
  3. Approve Raffle Permit for the following:
    1. VCSU Foundation on April 28th, 2023 at the Eagles.
    1. VCHS DECA on April 19th, 2023 at VCHS.
    1. St. Catherine’s Knights of Columbus on My 24th, 2023 at the Eagles.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             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 1124, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 8-04-05 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Prohibited Sales of Tobacco Products.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Gulmon           Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2407, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving District 127. (Deputy Auditor Klein)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2408, a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving 127. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud  

3. Approve Resolution 2409, a Resolution Rejecting All Bids and Authorizing Engineer to Re-Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Watermain Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,577,832.72.         

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.  Consider Amendment to Easement Agreement with Al Dolliver.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Accept Quote for Mowing Services. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Sale of Land in the NW Industrial Park.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Purchase of Flatbed Truck. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

3.20.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, March 20th, 2023 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/87651468573 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  876 5146 8573.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the March 7th, Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit for Kiwanis on May 1st, 2023 at the Eagles.
  2. Approve Application to Block off 4th St NW from 2nd Ave to Central Ave, for Valley City Prom on April 29th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM.
  3. Approve Contractor Licenses for:
    1. RJ’s Plumbing & Heating
    1. Floor to Ceiling Carpentry and Repair
  4. Approve Applications for Retail Tobacco Licenses at the following locations due to Dakota Plains buyout by Petro Serve USA #072
    1. 807 W Main St.
    1. 151 9th Ave NW
  5. Approve Application for Permit to Sell L.P. Gas at 151 9th Ave NW due to Dakota Plains buyout by Petro Serve USA #072.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1127, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Unlawfully Entering Closed Road.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud     

New Business

  1.  Accept Transfer of Land and Easement from Barnes County Water Resource District at Site of West End Lift Station and Booster Station.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud   

2. Reconsider Motion to Approve Joint Power Agreement for SVACTC, and Approve Correct form of Agreement to Transfer the Area Career and Technology Education Center. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

3.  Approve 2023 Application to Operate Mobile Home Park for Frog Town Trailer Court. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

3.7.2023 Commission Agend

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 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/83277895415 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  832 7789 5415.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the February 21st, 2023 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit for the Education Foundation for VCPS on March 16, 2023 at the HAC.
  2. Approve Contractor License for Meyer Milk Transport Inc.

Roll Call:                Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon            Magnuson       

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 1127, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Unlawfully Entering Closed Road.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud   

New Business

N1.  Approve Amendment to Purchasing Policy. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N2. Appoint New Member to Planning and Zoning Commission to Fill Unexpired City Resident Term Ending on June 30th, 2026.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Joint Powers Agreement for SVACTC. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.  Consider Accepting Project No. SU-2-990(060), PCN 23154-6th St. NW Reconstruction. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. UGP-2-990(067), PCN 23951-2024 Urban Grant Reconstruction Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Preliminary Engineering Task Order for NW Water Tower Study. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

2.21.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 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/89764458804 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  897 6445 8804.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the February 7th Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  •  Approve Raffle Permits for the Following:
    • VCSU Trap Shooting Club on April 27th, 2023 at VCSU.
    • Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals on April 8th, 2023 at the Eagles.
  • Approve Application for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit from the Following:
    • Eagles Club on March 7th-12th from 11am-10pm at the Winter Show.
    • The Labor Club on March 4th, 2023 from 5:30pm-10:00pm at the Winter Show Concert.

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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1125, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-09-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Careless Driving Violation.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1126, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-27 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Open Sale or Possession of Alcohol in Public.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2401, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for paving Improvement District No. 125.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2402, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 126.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2403, a Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 125, Watermain Improvement District No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67, and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2404, a Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Watermain Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68, and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

5. Approve Resolution 2405, a Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 127. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

6. Approve Resolution 2406, a Resolution Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 127

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Appoint New Member to Planning and Zoning Commission to Fill Unexpired City Resident Term Ending on June 30, 2026.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N2.  Consider and Approve a Request for Funds to Support Business Expansion.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Main Street Champion Action Plan.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Application for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Cottonwood Cider House on March 8th, 2023-March 12th, 2023 from 11am-10pm.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud          

N5.  Discuss Finance and Commission Meeting Material Distribution Process.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Amendment to Purchasing Policy. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

2.7.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 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/85365864167 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 6586 4167.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the January 17th Commission Meeting and the January 25th, Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Raffle Permits for the following:
    • Student Nurse Organization on April 3rd, 2023 at the VCSU-Rhoades Science Center.
    • ND Appaloosa Horse Club on August 20th, 2023 at the ND Winter Show.
    • El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps on June 17, 2023 at the Eagles.
    • SHINE on April 30, 2023 at the Eagles.
    • Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter on March 24th, 2023.
    • Valley City Fire Department on March 23rd, 2023.
    • Dakota Plains Ag on March 20th, 2023.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             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. Public Hearing for Four Bottle Drive Vacation. (City Administrator Crawford)

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Resolution 2391, a Resolution Approving Vacation of Four Bottle Drive.

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1125, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-09-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Careless Driving Violation.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1126, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-27 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Open Sale of Possession of Alcohol in Public.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2392, a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to include Plat Recording Fee. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud   

2. Approve Resolution 2393, a Resolution creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2394, a Resolution creating Watermain Improvement District No. 103.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2395, a Resolution creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

5. Approve Resolution 2396, a Resolution creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No.  55. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

6. Approve Resolution 2397, a Resolution creating Watermain Improvement District No. 104.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

7. Approve Resolution 2398, a Resolution creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

8. Approve Resolution 2399, a Resolution authorizing Filing of an Application with the ND Dept. of Environmental Quality for Assistance performing a lead Service Line Inventory in Compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.(City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

9. Approve Resolution 2400, a Resolution Accepting and Awarding Contract for Main Street Outlet Vault.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,459,003.66.        

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Consider Forwarding Petition for Vacation of Alley between Lots 1-6 and Lots 7-12, Block 3, Grangers Addition to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Amendment to Employee Salary Schedule.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Unpaid Leave.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Request to move the April 4th Finance and Commission Meetings to April 5th(Mayor Carlsrud)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Material for Upcoming Construction Season.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

1.25.2023 Special Commission Agenda

The Special City Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

  1.  Approve Raffle Permit for Pat Malec Benefit on January 28th, 2023 at the Eagles.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call: Bishop          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Adjourn