Agenda Available

12.6.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 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/83423430597  or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  834 2343 0597.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for Police Officer Tyler Gibson

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the November 15th, 2022 Commission Meeting and the November 29th, 2022 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 Application for Raffle Permits for the following:
    • Barnes County Historical Society on February 9, 2023 at the Barnes County Museum.
    • VCSU Fisheries Club on February 1st, 2023 at the Rhoades Science Building.
    • Sharpshooter Showdown on February 4th, 2023 at the Eagles.
    • VCHS Basketball from December 13, 2022 through February 14, 2023 at the Hi-Liner Activity Center.
  3. Approve Application Renewal for Permit to Sell L.P. Gas from the following:
    • Petro Serve USA.
    • Dakota Plains Ag.
    • Loves Travel Stop #849
  4. Approve Application for Vehicle for Hire License Renewal for South Central Adult Services.
  5. Approve Application to Operate Mobile Home Park Renewals for Rockwater LLC.
  6. Approve Application for Tree Trimming and Removal Service Renewals for the following:
    • Ross’ Tree Service
    • Mike’s Construction
    • Pine Country Nursery
    • Ground to Sky
    • Johnny B’s Trees
    • Kieffer Tree, LLC
  7. Approve Application for Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Dakota Silver on December 17, 2022 for FEI Christmas Party at FEI.
  8. Approve Electrical Contractor License Application for 2 Phase Electric LLC.
  9. Approve Application for House Movers License for Carrington House Moving.

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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1121, An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision f of Subsection 4 of Section 11-03-08, Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-09, and Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the Rear-Yard Setback in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Zoning Districts. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1122, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact section 8-01-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Contractor Licenses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1119, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 12-02-05 and Sections 12-02-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Property Maintenance Violations.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1123, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision a of Subsection 2 of Section 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to City Parking Lots.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2381, a Resolution Approving Exemption from Taxation of Improvements to Commercial and Residential Buildings.

Roll Call:                Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $          

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.  Approve Marketing Agreement with Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. for NLC Service Line Warranty.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Adding John Hill to the Renaissance Zone Authority Board. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve 2023 Board Meeting Schedule.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5. Approve Renewal of employee Assistance Program Full-Service Contract with The Village Business Institute. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

11.29.2022 Special Commission Meeting Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88142257920  or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 881 4225 7920

Call To Order
Roll Call

Public Hearing

  1.  Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for The Reserve at Woodland.

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for The Reserve at Woodland contingent on the Fire Chiefs Approval.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Adjourn

Agenda Available

11.15.2022 Commission Agenda

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Proclamation

Small Business Saturday Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the November 1st, 2022 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Application for VCHS Art Club on December 15th, 2022 at the VCHS Art Room.
  2. Approve Application for Parade of Lights on December 1,2022 at 6 PM.
  3. Approve Application to Block off Central Ave from 2nd St N to 4th St N from 6-8 PM on December 1, 2022 for the Parade of Lights Events.

Roll Call:  Magnuson          Bishop             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 1121, An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision f of Subsection 4 of Section 11-03-08, Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-09, and Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the Rear-Yard Setback in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Zoning Districts. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1122, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact section 8-01-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Contractor Licenses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1119, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 12-02-05 and Sections 12-02-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Property Maintenance Violations.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

  1.  Resolution 2379, a Resolution to allow the Purchase of Properties that are Subject to Tax Deed Proceedings.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud            

New Business

  1.  Approve to Accept 2024 Urban Grant Program Award for Project 2nd St N, 2nd Ave NW, and 4th St N.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Annual NDDOT Maintenance Certification for Urban Federal Aid Projects.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud          

3. Approve Appointing Insure Forward for the City’s NDIRF’s Local Agent of Record from 2023-2027. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

4. Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to Approve Amending the Image Enhancement Grant Guidelines to Expand Areas of Eligibility to include Arterial Roadways into Valley City Immediately Adjacent to Either Side, that are Annexed within Valley City and Zoned as a B1, B2 or I.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

5. Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to De-obligate Funds previously approved to Dakota Dogs. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

6. Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant for Stoudt Miller in the amount up to $7,500.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

7. Consider Application for Property Tax Exemption for Addition at Stoudt Miller.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

8. Approve Final Design & Plan Development Task Order for 2nd Ave NE 33rd St NE Reconstruction Project (NDDOT Project No. SU-CPU-2-990(062), PCN 23571 and SU-2-990(063), PCN 23572). (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

9. Approve Special Alcohol Event Permit for Bridges Bar and Grill at the North Dakota Winter Show for the North Star Classic on December 2nd, 2022.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

10. Viking Court Update Due Nov 15th(City Administrator Crawford)

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

11.1.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 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/89024221464 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  890 2422 1464.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the October 18th, 2022 Commission Meeting and October 26th, 2022 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 Application for VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society on February 28, 2022 at the VCSU Rhoades Science Center.
  3. Approve Application for Contractor License for the following
    •  Jade Nielsen Properties.
    • Richard Berg Construction.

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 Second and Final Reading of 1118, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14-10-49 and 14-35-04, and Repeal Section 11-06-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1115, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-05-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Obstruction in a Public Right of Way. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon           Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1120, an Ordinance to Create and Enact Section 7-01-06.1 and Amend and Reenact Section 7-01-07 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the International Property Maintenance Code and Unsafe Buildings.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,421,095.56.          

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.  Approve the Purchase of Lot 13, Block 1 Morrison’s Addition (Parcel No. 63-3110117) for $7,106.54, and request cost share from the State Water Commission . (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Final Review and Acceptance for the Emergency Clay Levee Removal Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4. Approve Raising Installation Allowance for Overhead to Underground from $3 to $4 per Foot. (Public Works Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

10.26.2022 Special Commission Meeting

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88259148917 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 882 5914 8917

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

NB1.  Approve Request for Concurrence of Award of Project No. NHU-2-094(158)928 & SU-2-990(058), Main St. W. & Frontage Road Mill & Overlay. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:           Magnuson                   Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Adjourn

Agenda Available

10.18.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 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/81188267861 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  811 8826 7861.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Award Presentation

Presentation of the Tree City USA award.

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the October 4th, 2022 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1.  Approve Raffle Application for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals on December 16, 2022 at the Eagles.
  2. Approve Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor Licenses for the following:
    • East & West Excavating LLC
    • Landscape Elements ND, LLC

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          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 Meadow View Estates.

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1117, an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Meadow View Estates from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-4 Multi-Family Residential. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2. Public Hearing Regarding Parking

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1118, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14-10-49 and 14-35-04, and Repeal Section 11-06-03, of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1115, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-05-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Obstruction in a Public Right of Way. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1120, an Ordinance to Create and Enact Section 7-01-06.1 and Amend and Reenact Section 7-01-07 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the International Property Maintenance Code and Unsafe Buildings.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2375, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2376, a Resolution Establishing Electric Utility Rates. (Public Works Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2377, a Resolution Establishing Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Service. (Public Works Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2378, a Resolution Establishing Fees for Water Service. (Public Works Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud   

New Business

  1. 2022 Forester Report. (City Forester Bob Anderson)
  2. Approve Renewal of City Administrator Contract.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve City’s Selection to Purchase Garbage Receptacles from Rehrig Pacific Company with a low bid quote of $168,593.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

4. Approve City’s Selection to Purchase the Dodge Police Vehicle for $40,385 from Stoudt-Miller.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

10.4.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 4th 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/88603412283 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  886 0341 2283.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Proclamation For Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Award Presentation

Matt Gardner, North Dakota League of Cities Executive Director, to present the Appointed Official of the Year Award to Avis Richter.

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the September 20, 2022 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 Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor Licenses for the following:
    • ACB Construction
    • HSS & PT2-Sun and Pool Corp.
    • Travis Kunze Construction
    • Your Home Improvement Company
    • Hi-Line Construction, Inc.
    • Morton Buildings, Inc.
    • Olaf Anderson Construction, Inc.
    • Rick Bredeson Construction
    • Northland Sheds Inc.
    • Valley Realty, Inc.
    • Ground Works Minn, LLC
    • Six D Construction & Development
    • Mike’s Construction & Repair
    • Bridgetown Builders Inc.
    • Hobart’s Handymen
    • Lavelle Flooring Inc.
    • C&D Home Renovation, LLC
    • Thrifty Services Inc,
    • TNT Plumbing
  3. Approve Application to Block off Street from the Valley City Parks & Recreation on October 29th, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 7:15 PM for Halloween Drive thru Trunk or Treat.
  4. Approve Raffle Application for the following:
    1. St. Catherine’s School on November 4, 2022 at the Eagles.
    1. ND Hereford Association on December 3, 2022 at the ND Winter Show Building. 
    1. Trinity Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA on November 5, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church.
  5. Approve Application for Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Kieffer Tree.

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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1116, an Ordinance Adopting the 2023 City Budget.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1117, an Ordinance to Amend Zoning Map and Rezone Meadow View Estates Addition from R-1 Single-Family Residential to R-4 Multi-Family Residential.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud   

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $          

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation request for funds in the amount of $137,500. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3. Approve Recommended Changes to the Stilling Well.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Final Review and Acceptance for 7th Ave. NW & 2nd Ave NE Reconstruction Project (Paving 119/119B, Storm Sewer 52, Sanitary Sewer 64 and Water Main 100).  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Agenda Available

9.20.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 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/86250036842 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  862 5003 6842

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve the Minutes from the September 6, 2022 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Application for The Captains Pub on October 1st, 2022 from 6 PM to 1 AM for a Wedding Reception held at Economy Storage located at 960 15th Ave SW.
  2. Approve Block off the Street Application for the following
    •  VCPD for a VCSU Training Exercise on October 11, 2022 at 2 PM.
    • Connect Church Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2022 from 3 PM-6 PM.
  3. C. Approve New Tobacco License Application for The Clubhouse Lounge.

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 2023 City Budget.

Declare Public Hearing Open.
Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1116. an Ordinance Adopting the 2023 City Budget. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2. Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments Projects: Paving Improvement District No. 119, Paving Improvement District No. 119B, Paving Improvement District No. 120, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 52, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 64, and Water Main Improvement District No. 100.

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Hearing.

            Roll Call:           Bishop             Gulmon           Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud     

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 119, Paving Improvement District No. 119B, Paving Improvement District No. 120, Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 52, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 64, and Water Main Improvement District No. 100

Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud         

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1112, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 4 of Section 8-06-06, Subsection 5 of Section 8-06-16, and Sections 11-02-08, 11-06-07, and 11-06-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Location of Plantings and Fences in Yards.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14, 10-49, and 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Fees for Noncriminal Traffic Violations. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2373, a Resolution Approving Plat of Industrial Park Addition.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud                                      

New Business

  1. Approve Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) Application for Valley City Permanent Flood Protection and Authorize Payment. (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Consider Offer to Purchase Parcel 63-3440047. (City Administrator Martineck)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

9.6.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 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/81064574695 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  810 6457 4695.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the August 16, 2022 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 Raffle for the following:
    •  Barnes County Senior Citizens Council from the dates of September 9, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at the Barnes County Senior Center.
    • Valley City Lions Club on September 20, 2022 at the Eagles Club.
    • Valley City USBC Association from the dates of November 13, 2022 to May 7, 2023
  3. Approve Application to Block off Central Ave from 3rd St. SW to 4th St. SW for a 100th Anniversary Celebration at Connect Church on October 8, 2022 12:00 Pm to 8:00 PM.
  4. Approve Application for Parade for VCSU Homecoming on September 17, 2022 at 10:30 am.

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 1113, an Ordinance to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map (Meadow View Estates).  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1112, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 4 of Section 8-06-06, Subsection 5 of Section 8-06-16, and Sections 11-02-08, 11-06-07, and 11-06-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Location of Plantings and Fences in Yards.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Frist Reading of Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14, 10-49, and 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

4. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Fees for Noncriminal Traffic Violations. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2372, a Resolution Approving the Sale of GE Transformer No. F961679.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud          

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $          

Roll Call:                Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.  Approve Appointing Brenda Klein as Finance Director for Valley City as of August 11, 2023.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:                Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Appointing Brandy Johnson as Deputy Auditor for Valley City as of August 11, 2023.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:                Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Site Authorization for ND Wildlife Federation at the Valley City Eagles Club on April 1, 2023. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:                 Magnuson       Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Request for Funds in the Amount of $20,000 for Small Projects Funding. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:                Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N6.  Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Request for Funds in the Amount of $60,000 per year for 3 years from October 1, 2022-September 30, 2025. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:                Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7.  Approve 2021 Eide Bailly Audit Report.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:                Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

8.16.2022 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 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/81852506390 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  818 5250 6390.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for City Assessor Tina Current

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve August 2nd, 2022 Finance, Commission and Budget Meeting Minutes.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1.  Approve Application for Raffle Permit for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited on September 29th, 2022 at the VC Eagles Club.
  2. Approve Application for Parade for VCHS Homecoming on Central Ave on September 30.

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          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

PH1.  Public Hearing for Application for Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for H&G Holdings, LLC.

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Motion to Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:  Magnuson       Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve Resolution 2369, a resolution approving Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for H&G Holdings, LLC.

Roll Call: Erickson         Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

  1. Receive Tax Increment Financing Development Plan and Review the Timeline.  (Bruce Hoyt)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Consider 12th St NW Expansion Proposal.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:  Gulmon       Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

PH2.  Public Hearing on Dangerous Building Located at 925 2nd St SE.

Declare Public Hearing Open

Motion to Close Public Hearing

 Roll Call:  Bishop         Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Order On Dangerous Building Located at 925 2nd St SE.

Roll Call: Erickson Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1.  Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1110, an Ordinance for Contractor Licenses.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Bishop         Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1111, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 17 of Section 14-10-49 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking in Public Parking Lots.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2370, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule (Contractor License).  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Magnuson    Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2371, a Resolution to Approve the Replat of Meadow View Estates.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve Agreement with Engineering to Evaluate Road Quality.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Application for Property Tax Exemption at 460 6th Ave SE.  (City Assessor Current)

Roll Call:  Magnuson    Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Agreement between the City of Valley City and Barnes County Development Corporation.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:  Bishop         Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn