City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MAYOR FOR A DAY
Congratulations to Mr. Treyson Brant on his winning essay titled “Mayor for A Day.” Treyson is a 3rd Grade Student in Ms. McDaniel’s Class at Jefferson Elementary. Treyson is the son of Karla Wind.
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Proclaim April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Valley City
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
- 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.
- 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 on 6.13 & 6.13.2025 on Central Ave
Valley City Kiwanis on 4.28.2025 at Valley City Eagles Club
- Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewal for:
Kjelland Excavation of Valley City ND
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
RES 2478 – Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 132. This is for the Seal Coat work to be constructed in 2025.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Gulmon – Aye, Commissioner, Bishop – Aye, Commissioner Magnuson – Aye, Commissioner Erickson – No, Mayor Brant – Aye, President Carlsrud – Aye. Motion passed.
RES 2479 – Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Sanitary Sewer Reline District No. 72. This is for the reline project in areas throughout the City.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,661,119.
Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve the Renewal of Paul Dahlberg to the Valley City Special Assessment Commission.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Appoint and Approve Tom Glandt to the Renaissance Zone Committee to fill a vacant seat.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Buyout Option on the 2018 Loader and the 2018 Backhoe Lease from Deere Credit Inc.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
Finance Director Klein shared that there will be an informational meeting on April 23rd at 5:00PM. This is for the Property Owners in the in the Paving 132 Seal Coat District. Letters were mailed out and the Notices were printed in the Times Record.
Commissioner Gulmon wanted to recognize the Staff at City Hall. With the loss of Gary Jacobson, they have picked up a lot of responsibilities and duties and he is very appreciative of them.
Commissioner Erickson announced that Clean-Up Week has been determined. It will be May 19th thru May 23rd. You may start setting your items out for pick up after your regular garbage day the week prior. They will also be open Saturday, May 31st for those that want to take your items out to the Transfer Station. The Transfer Station will be open on Saturdays for the Summer starting on May 3rd. Call City Hall or the Transfer Station with questions.
Mayor Brant thanked his Teacher Ms. McDaniel and Judi for their work on the Essay Contest.
President Carlsrud Thanked all involved in the Mayor for a Day Essay Contest. Thank you to the City Employees for all that you do.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.