City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85248041601 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  852 4804 1601.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for POLICE OFFICER CHAISE JOHNSON

 

Approval of Agenda (roll call vote needed when changes made to the agenda)             

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 5.5.2025 Commission Meeting.                                                              
2. Approve Site Authorizations:

      Valley City Baseball Association @ Clubhouse Lounge                                                             

      Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club, Inc @ Tavern 94

      VC Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles @ VC Eagles Aerie 2192, My Bar & Jimmy’s Pizza

      Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club @ Youth Sports Complex

• Approve New 2025-26 Contractor Licenses:                                                                                   

      Ulrich Enterprises, Inc. dba Ulrich Pool Company of Fargo

      Concrete Cowboys Inc of Jamestown

      Loren Richards Inc/Richards Excavating of Fargo

      Sullivan Construction Inc of Fargo       

• Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewals:                                                                                         

            ACB Construction

            All Finish Concrete Inc

            Breland Enterprises Inc dba American Waterworks

            Karma Enterprises LLC dba Asset Services LLC

            Richard Berg Construction

            Bridge City Landscaping & Excavating LLC

            Central Trenching Inc

            Comstock Construction Inc

            CR Larson Concrete

            Floor to Ceiling Carpentry & Repair

            FM Asphalt LLC

            Herzog Roofing Inc

            High Performance Coatings, Inc

            Hi-Line Construction

            Johnny B’s Trees & Service

            Kenpat Central Florida LLC

            Travis Kunze Construction

            Meridian Commercial Construction LLC

            Midland Door Solutions LLC

            Northland Sheds Inc

            RAG Properties LLC

            Tate & John’s Enterprises

            Tim’s Custom Cabinets & Construction

            Valley Realty Inc

            RJ’s Plumbing & Heating Inc

            Tim’s Plumbing LLC

            Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C Inc

            APi HVAC Services Inc dba Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors

            Superior Electric of Fargo LLC

            PEC Solutions of the Dakotas LLC

            John’s Refrigeration & Electric Inc

            Hi-Line Electric Inc

            Grotberg Electric Inc

            Energize Electric LLC

            Bentson Electric

            Differding Electric LLC

            Bakkegard & Schell Inc

            Sheyenne River Repair

            Manning Mechanical

            Grotberg Electric Inc dba Triton Mechanical

            2 Phase Electric LLC

            Hope Electric

            Northland Window & Door

            Brett Stearns Enterprises LLC

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

• No personal attacks to persons present or not
• No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
• 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
• Thank you for participating in City Government.

Public Hearing

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                              

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

 

Ordinance

ORD 1171 Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1171, An ordinance to create and enact Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to an enterprise for single-family homebuyer assistance. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                           

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2480 Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No 72. (City Engineer)                                                                                                                                            

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

RES 2485 Resolution Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and

Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 131, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 71, Storm

Sewer Improvement District No. 57, Water Main Improvement District No. 107. (City Engineer)            

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RES 2486 Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 131. NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239). (City Engineer)                        

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

RES 2487 Resolution Approving Electric Utility Revenue Bond Series 2025 in the amount of $13,000,000 through the Bank of North Dakota Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund. (Finance Director Klein)                                         

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2488 Resolution Approving Final Plat of B&G Subdivision, City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck) 

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

RES 2489 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Bishop Subdivision, City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RES 2490 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchanging them for $1,200,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2025. (Finance Director Klein)                                                         

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

RES 2491 Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District 132. (City Engineer)

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2492Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving 132 and Paving 129. (City Engineer)

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

New Business

      NB1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,483,468. (Finance Director Klein)           

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Approve 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment for Transportation Plan (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Bid for Sale of 2019 Chevy Tahoe — $3,001.00. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB4. Approve the request for additional funds to support establishment of the new Single-Family Home Buyer             Assistance Program to fund six homes in Valley City. (VCBDDC Jennifer Feist)                        

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB5. Approve contract with the State Tax Commissioner to administer the City of Valley City’s local sales, use and             gross receipts taxes for the 2025-2027 biennium. (Finance Director Klein)                                 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB6.Approve Amendment to Exhibit A – Resolution 2465, to Correct Administrative Error in Published Rates and             Fees for Solid Waste Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                            

      Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB7. Approve Recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board to Approve the Application from             Sullivan Construction for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and a 5-year Property Tax Exemption Capped at          $300,000 Valuation on a New Single-Family Home and Designate it as VC-138. (City Administrator Crawford)

      Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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 2^nd 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

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 2^nd 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 3^rd 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

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 2^nd 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

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85302825658 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 0282 5658.

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:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

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

C. Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                           

Karma Enterprises LLC dba Asset Services LLC of Fargo 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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

 Resolution

RES 2475 Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specs – Paving 132.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2476 Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 132.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

RES 2477 Creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    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 (Finance Director Klein)

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB2.    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.                       

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, March 21, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87414383111 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  874 1438 3111

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1.    Approve Raffle for Valley City Lions Club on 4.22.2025 at the Eagles, Valley City.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, March 4, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88970721414 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  889 7072 1414.

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:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 2.14.2024 Special Commission Meeting and the 2.20.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                                                                                                                                      
2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      Update – Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at North 9 Bar and Grille            

C. Approve the Raffle Permit Request:                                                                            

VCSU Foundation/VCSU Scholarship Auction Fundraiser on 4.11 at the Eagles                     

Disabled American Veterans Drawing at the Eagles, 1 Day Each Month 7/2025 – 6/2026

Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals on 4.19 at the Eagles

Mary Jones Benefit on 5.3 at the Eagles

D. Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                          

 Roger Koble Contracting Valley City

 Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        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. Second 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. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1170, an ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 11-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to zoning nonconformities. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.      Approve the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation request of $45,000 to increase childcare capacity with funds sourced from the City Sales Tax dedicated to economic development. (VCBCDC Feist)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N2.      Approve revision to allocation of funds for “Back the Blue” grant money. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.      Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost Share Application for Preliminary and Design Engineering for Northwest Standpipe – Emergency Repairs. (City Engineer)                                                                  

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.      Approve GMP Amendment to McGough’s Contract for the Valley City Public Works Building to be completed by Olaf Anderson in the amount of 1,635,532 for the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB). (City Administrator Crawford)         

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.      Approve Settlement Agreement for Damage to Garage Door – 1416 East Main Street. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84254739455 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  842 5473 9455.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

                                                                                                                                                Page 1

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 2.4.2025 Commission Meeting.                                                   Page 3
2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at North 9 Bar and Grille                           Page 5                   

• Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                                      

      St. Catherine’s School at St Catherine’s School on 5.19.2025                                          Page 6                   

      ND Skills USA, Valley City ND Chapter at Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Tech Center on 4.14.25

      Valley City Fire Department at the Eagles on 3.22.2025

• Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                            Page 12

      Your Home Improvement Company LLC

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Public Comments

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Ordinance

1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1169, an Ordinance to require a franchise before operating public utility in city. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                        Page 17

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1170, an Ordinance to require certification of zoning nonconformities. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                            Page 57

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

• Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,645,050.             

                                                                                                                                          Page 63

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N2. Valley City Christian School abatement application. (Assessor Current)                                Page 64

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3. Approve Purchase of Service Agreement with North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services,             Behavioral Health Division and the City of Valley City. (Police Chief Horner)                Page 70

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4. Approve settlement on Soil Conditions SU-CPU-2-990(062) & SU-2-990(063) PCN: 23571 & 23572. (City             Administrator Crawford)                                                                                            Page 80

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5. Approve Final Review and Acceptance of Paving District 126, Sanitary District 68, Storm Sewer District 55 and             Water Main District 104 – Phase 2 NW Storm Sewer (City Engineer).                             Page 81

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N6. Approve Extension of the Alcohol License start date for Casa Mexico Restaurant. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7. Approve sale of detached garage – flood buyout – 823 2^nd St NE (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N8. Approve Settlement and Release Agreement for Property Damage – 711 5^th Ave NW (City Attorney Martineck)

                                                                                                                                    Page 89

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, February 14, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85085364313 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 850 8536 4313

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1168, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to new alcoholic beverage license for private golf courses. (City Attorney Martineck) 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Public Hearing 1

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for North 9 Bar & Grille.                                                                                                    

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

• Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for North 9 Bar & Grille.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

 Public Hearing 2

1.Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.                                                                                                      

Motion to Close Hearing.   

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Adjourn