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10.15.2024 Commission Minutes

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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add N3. Consider the Visitors Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant
Application for Grotberg Electric.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the addition, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes from the 10. 1.2024 Finance & Commission Meetings.
Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:
Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club Raffle for 12. 14.2024 at the Eagles Club.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Layne Glines, representing Healthy Food Ingredients, spoke about their water drainage concerns.
Discussion on previous and current drainage areas of concern. The consensus of the Commission was to ask the Engineer to look into possible cost-effective solutions to the drainage concerns and bring them to the November 19, 2024, Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCE
Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1162 an Ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to event permits.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1163, an Ordinance to create and enact section 7-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to prohibited camping.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1164, an Ordinance to create and enact a new section of chapter 11-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to a university zoning district.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Approve Resolution 2457, a Resolution Approving Definitive Improvement Warrants, Series 2024 A, B, and C for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69, and Water Main Improvement District No. 105.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the amount of $3,018,447.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Consider request for an early pay out of the final payment of $60,000. to the SRVSB-Water Trail.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Consider the Visitors Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Grotberg Electric in the amount of up to $7500. for renovations to the exterior of the current building at 1109 West Main St.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford reminded all with the changes in temperatures happening, you can do different things to help yourself out. People are asking, with Electric, when the 30/30 will be starting for Utilities. The process is determined daily on air and ground temperature. There is no start date set. Construction projects are coming to an end and City Engineer Peterson will give the updates. Lead Line Letters will be going out regarding lines; this notice is required by the state.
City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Constuction projects that are winding down around Valley City.
Commissioner Erickson reminded all that Elections are coming up. Get out and vote!
Mayor Carlsrud thanked all the Employees and how they take pride in their work, it shows. Thank you to Steve Urness & Paul McDonald for all your time. Thank you to all of you that serve on our Boards and Committees, your time is very much appreciated. Thank you to the Commissioner for serving your community and your investment in what you do.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:41 PM.

11.5.2024 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 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/86490341293 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  864 9034 1293.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

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

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Minutes from the 10.15.2024 Commission Meeting and the 10.21.2024 Special Commission Meeting and the 10.28.2024 Special Commission Meeting.                                                                         
  3. Approve public hearing to consider suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses 2024-B208 and 2024-C209: failure to pay administrative penalty.                                                                                                                
  4. Approve public hearing to consider suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses 2024-B223 and 2024-C224: failure to complete Transfer Paperwork.
  5. Approve Gaming Site Authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc on February 22, 2025, at the Eagles.
  6. Approve Raffle Permits for:                                                                                                      
  7. VCSU Trap Shooting Club, Raffle on 4.24.2025 at VCSU.
  8. Education Foundation for VCPS, Raffle & Bingo on 11.21.2024 at VCHS Cafeteria.
  9. VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Raffle on 2.27.25 at VCSU.
  10. Approve 2024-25 Contractor Licenses for:                                                                                 
  11. Olauson Duct Cleaning, Oriska ND – Contractor
  12. Roughrider Signs & Designs, Jamestown, ND – Contractor
  13. DD’S Decks N More, LLC, Barnesville, MN – Contractor

            Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1163, an ordinance to create and enact section 7-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to prohibited camping. (Attorney Martineck)                                  

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1164, an ordinance to create and enact a new section of chapter 11-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to a university zoning district. (Attorney Martineck)        

Roll Call:    Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson           Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve 2023 Audit Report prepared by Brady Martz. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Lease of Vehicle with option to Purchase. Recycling. (Attorney Martineck)                                 

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

  • Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for JBJ Properties in the amount of up to $7500. for the renovations and upgrades to his business at 1010 7th St SE. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                           

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for L & H Shoe Shop in the amount of $350. for the replacement of their storefront banner/sign at 125 Central Ave S. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                        

Roll Call:    Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

11.5.2024 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. 

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82256933334 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 822 5693 3334

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
    1. Sanitation Department                                                                                      Water DepartmentElectric Department                                                                                          Fire Department/Dangerous Buildings                                                               Police Department                                                                                            Street Department
    1. Administration
  2. Overview of 2023 Audit Report by Brady Martz (3:00 P.M.) (Finance Director Klein)
  3. Discuss GovCard for City Hall, Police Department & Court. (Finance Director Klein)           
  4. Discuss the annexation of Woodland. (City Administrator Crawford)
  5. Discuss PFP Buyout of 512 E Main. (City Administrator Crawford)
  6. Discuss 2025 Board Meeting Schedule. (Finance Director Klein)                                   
  7. Discuss proposed Public Works Budgets for FY25 (first two attachments). (PW Accountant Jacobson)
  8. Discuss rate increase requests for Public Works (third attachment) (PW Accountant Jacobson)

Adjourn

10.28.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Monday, October 28, 2024
11:00 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on October 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM 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/83831960414 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 838 3196 0414

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

NB1.    Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost-Share Application for Design Engineering for Northwest Standpipe Replacement Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Watermain Improvement District No. 106 (2nd St N, 3rd Ave NE and 4th Ave NE). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB3.    Approve Local Permit for the Greg Rockneberg Benefit on 11.4.2024 at the Eagles.

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

Adjourn

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10.1.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 1, 2024



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, Lieutenant Rustebakke, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Remove Item D-c. in the Consent Agenda. Switch NB4 and NB5 Around.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

MUNICIPAL PUBLIC POWER WEEK PROCLAMATION

The week of October 6 – 11, 2024, is to be proclaimed Municipal Public Power Week. Announce that the National Park Service has deemed Valley City as one of only 8 communities to be designated as an American World War II Heritage City this year.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Minutes from the 9.17.2024 Commission Meeting.                                                   
  3. Approve sponsorship of National Park Service American World War II Program through Barnes County Historical Society.                                                                                                     
  4. Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:                                                                              
  5. S.H.I.N.E. Raffle for 10.12.2024 at Valley City Eagles Club
  6. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals Raffle on 12.13.2024 at Handy Hardware 
  7. District 24 GOP Raffle on 12.14.2024 at Alley Beans
  8. Approve 2024-2025 Contractor Licenses for:                                                                         
  9. Steamatic of Grand Forks, ND
  10. Kjelland Excavation of Fingal, ND
  11. H Anderson Concrete, LLC of Fingal, ND
  12. All Seasons Mechanical of Fargo, ND

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessment Projects:                                                                    

            Paving Improvement District No. 125.

            Water Main Improvement District No. 103.

            Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67.

            Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.

President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open.

There were no protests.

Commissioner Bishop motioned to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 125, Water Main Improvement District No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1161 an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Annual City Budget.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1162 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-03-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to event permits.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2456, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Request for Funding Considerations from the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation.   

  1. Small Projects – $27,500
  2. Resource Development Specialist – $216,000 ($70,000/year for 3 years plus $6,000 for current year ended 9/30/2024)
  3. Regional Technology Center – $160,000

Jennifer Feist explained the requests and what the funds are used for. Commissioner Erickson asked if Barnes County contributes to these funds as well and was told that they do not.    

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Settlement Agreement for issue resulting from Construction at 605 5th Street NW.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Consider entering Cooperation Agreement in support of Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

Commissioner Bishop motioned to enter into a Cooperation Agreement at 1cfs potable and 1cfs industrial water with the RRVWSP, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Voluntary Flood Acquisition Program Guidelines.

Attorney Martineck will make the changes discussed at the Finance Meeting and update the current Policy.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Consider offer to sell N15’ of Lot 8, and all of Lot 9, Block 10, Weiser’s Addition to the City of Valley City (231 9th Ave NE), as part of Flood Acquisition Program.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the Agreement as previously drafted, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call Vote: Erickson – Nay   Bishop – Nay    Magnuson – Yay    Gulmon – Nay    Carlsrud – Nay. Motion Failed.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to make an offer to purchase 231 9th Ave NE, in the amount of $139,000. and to follow the Flood Acquisition Program Guidelines, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford gave an update on the release of funds for the 2023 December Ice Storm Emergency. Funding was held up do to a software issue.

Finance Director Klein shared that the 2023 Audit is complete and that Brady Martz will be at the November 5th Finance meeting to do a brief overview.

Fire Chief Magnuson reminded us that October 6 – 12 is Fire Prevention Week. Huge thank you to the Team which is made up of 2 full time and 38 volunteers and all they do for the City & County with covering over 15 Townships. A special thank you to the spouses and significant others who support them. You are welcome to visit the Fire Hall anytime. He also shared the dates for the Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive to be held on October 8 & 9 at Stoudt-Miller Car Dealership.

Lieutenant Rustebakke stated that with October upon us, parking restrictions have gone into place regarding boats and campers as well as overnight parking downtown.

City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Construction projects happening around Valley City.

Commissioner Gulmon reported on the financial position of the City. Sales tax is up 8.4% from last year at this time.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked all the City Employees for their work on cleaning up and preparing for the fall weather. Thank you to those that have been working on the budget & audit and getting that taken care of. Thank you to Steve Urness for his reporting.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM

10.15.2024 Commission Meeting Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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/82424834869 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  824 2483 4869.

Next Resolution No. 2458            Next Ordinance No. 1165

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

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

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 10.1.2024 Finance & Commission Meetings.                                     
  2. Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:    
  3. Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club Raffle for 12.14.2024 at the Eagles Club.   

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              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.
  1. Layne Glines with Healthy Food Ingredients

Public Hearing

 

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1162 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-03-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to event permits. (Attorney Martineck)                                                                               

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

  • Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1163, an ordinance to create and enact section 7-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to prohibited camping. (Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                           

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

  • Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1164, an ordinance to create and enact a new section of chapter 11-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to a university zoning district. (Attorney Martineck)                                                        

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2457, a Resolution Approving Definitive Improvement Warrants, Series 2024 A, B, and C for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69, and Water Main Improvement District No. 105.  (Deputy Auditor Johnson)                                                                                        

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

New Business

N1.       Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,018,447. (Finance Director Klein)

                                                                                                                                                        

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

N2.       Consider request for an early pay out of the final payment of $60,000 to the SRVSB-Water Trail. (Deputy Auditor     Johnson)                                                                                                                              

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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10.21.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, October 21, 2024
12:00 PM (Noon)

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, October 21, 2024, 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/83529636184 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 835 2963 6184

Call To Order
Roll Call

Public Hearing

  1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Casa Valley Inc dba Casa Mexico Restaurant.

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Casa Valley Inc dba Casa Mexico Restaurant.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop        Carlsrud

Adjourn

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10.1.2024 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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/87570806184 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  875 7080 6184.

Next Resolution No. 2457             Next Ordinance No. 1163

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

MUNICIPAL PUBLIC POWER WEEK PROCLAMATION

The week of October 6 – 11, 2024, is to be proclaimed Municipal Public Power Week.

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

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Minutes from the 9.17.2024 Commission Meeting.                                                                  
  3. Approve sponsorship of National Park Service American World War II Program through Barnes County Historical Society.                                                                                                                                             
  4. Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:                                                                                              
  5. S.H.I.N.E. Raffle for 10.12.2024 at Valley City Eagles Club
  6. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals Raffle on 12.13.2024 at Handy Hardware
  7. Valley City Christian School Raffle on 11.22.2024 at the School
  8. District 24 GOP Raffle on 12.14.2024 at Alley Beans
  9. Approve 2024-2025 Contractor Licenses for:                                                          
  10. Steamatic of Grand Forks, ND
  11. Kjelland Excavation of Fingal, ND
  12. H Anderson Concrete, LLC of Fingal, ND
  13. All Seasons Mechanical of Fargo, ND

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              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

PH 1. Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessment Projects:                                                                            

            Paving Improvement District No. 125.

            Water Main Improvement District No. 103.

            Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67.

            Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement

District No. 125, Water Main Improvement District No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1161 an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Annual City Budget. (Finance Director Klein)                                                                                                                   

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

 

Resolution

  1. RES 2456, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule.  (Attorney Martineck)                                 

      Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    Request for Funding Considerations from the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation.

(Jennifer Feist)                                                                                                                

  1. Small Projects – $27,500
  2. Resource Development Specialist – $216,000 ($70,000/year for 3 years plus $6,000 for current year ended 9/30/2024)
  3. Regional Technology Center – $160,000

            Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Settlement Agreement for issue resulting from Construction at 605 5th Street NW. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                                                            

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

NB3.    Consider entering Cooperation Agreement in support of Red River Valley Water Supply Project. (President Carlsrud)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

NB4.    Consider offer to sell N15’ of Lot 8, and all of Lot 9, Block 10, Weiser’s Addition to the City of Valley City (231 9th Ave NE), as part of Flood Acquisition Program. (City Administrator Crawford)                                  

            Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

NB5.    Approve Voluntary Flood Acquisition Program Guidelines. (City Attorney Martineck)                                   

            Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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10.1.2024 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting 

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. 

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88068217803 or listen by calling     (1-346-248-7799) Webinar ID: 880 6821 7803.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Commission Topics
    1. Discussion on the Red River Water Supply Project. – (President Carlsrud)             
    1. Camping/Tent Ordinance – (President Carlsrud)
  2. Department reports.
    1. Sanitation Department                                                                                    Water DepartmentElectric DepartmentFire Department                                                                                              
      1. Fire Extinguisher ReportDangerous Buildings
      Police DepartmentStreet Department
    1. Administration
  3. Quarterly Engineer Report. (Finance Director Klein)
  4. Discuss PFP Guidelines. (Administrator Crawford)
  5. Discuss the offer to sell N15’ of Lot 8, and all of Lot 9, Block 10, Weiser’s Addition to the City of Valley City (231 9th Ave NE), as part of flood acquisition program. (City Administrator Crawford)
  6. Discuss Moving the Finance Meeting. (Administrator Crawford)

Adjourn

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9.3.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, September 3, 2024



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon via Zoom, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

No Changes.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Minutes from the 8.20.2024 Commission Meeting.
  3. Approve the Parade Application for VCSU & VCHS Homecoming on 9.20.24 at 3:30PM for Central Avenue.
  4. Approve the Youth for Christ Frisbee Golf Real Property Agreement for their Annual Tournament on Sept 14, 2024.
  5. Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:

      Barnes County Senior Center for 1.3.2024 Raffle & 9.2024 – 7.2025 Bingo at the Barnes       County Senior Center.

      VC USBC Association for 11.10.24, 1.30, 2.17, 3.14, 4.7 & 5.4.2025 Raffles at Sky Lanes         Bowling Alley.

      VCSU Foundation – Booster Board for 9.6.24 – 2.8.25 Bingo and 50/50 Raffles at Home         Games and Bacon Bingo at Brockopp Brewing on Saturdays from 9.7.24 – 6.28.25.

  • Approve 2024-25 Contractor Licenses:

      Brett Stearns Enterprises LLC of Valley City, ND

      FM Asphalt LLC of Moorhead, MN

      SPEC 9 LLC of Fargo, ND

      Northland Glass and Glazing, LLC of Fargo, ND

      Midland Door Solutions LLC of West Fargo, ND

      Precision Steel LLC of Perham, MN

      Elite Industries, LLC of Fargo, ND

      Balancing Professionals Inc.

      ISED Communications & Service of West Fargo, ND

      Mid-Continental Restoration Co. Inc of Fort Scott, KS

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Application for Property Tax Exemption at 637 8th Ave NE – Residential Building Improvements.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve to Accept the Bid for 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe – $4000.00.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the Request for $200,000.00 in Funds to Extend Natural Gas to the South Side of the Interstate from the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve KLJ to Perform Valley City Subarea Transportation Plan Amendment to the 2045 Transportation Plan.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Revised Memorandum of Understanding for Office Space between the City of Valley City and the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford reported that the Shared Use Path along Winter Show Road will now be bid in 2025 and gave an update on Viking Court and the junk vehicles & properties that will be cleaned up.

Finance Director Klein let us know that there will be Special Assessment Letters going out the week of September 9th.

City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Construction projects happening around Valley City.

Commissioner Magnuson gave a Shout Out to the Fire Department and all who helped with clean up of the Broken Road by Mill Dam.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked all those working on the planning of the New Service Center for all your time and ideas. Thank you to Steve Urness & Paul McDonald for all your time and coverage of what is happening around Valley City. Finally, thanks to all the City Employees for what you do every day for the City and its Residents.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.