City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, February 4, 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 via Zoom, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Police Chief Horner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No Changes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes from the January 21, 2025, Finance and Commission Meeting Minutes.
Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:
Harvest for Hunger Campaign at CHS Dakota Plains Ag on 3.28.2025
Sanford Valley City Clinic at The Reserve at Woodland on 2.7.2025
Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter at Valley City Eagles Club on 3.15.2025
Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:
Pine Country Landscaping & Nursery, Valley City ND
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE
Approve First 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.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Approve Resolution 2473, A Resolution to Annex Territory. The annexation on the Bjornson Golf Course and surrounding area.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call: Bishop – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Aye, Gulmon – Abstain, Carlsrud – Aye.
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Letter of Intent for Barnes County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan. County and State require a yearly renewal to show our intent to continue to work with them.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Task Order for Valley City NW Water Tower: Environmental Documentation & Final Design.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call Vote: Gulmon – Aye, Bishop – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Carlsrud – Aye.
Motion Passed.
Approve Task Order for Final Design for Hyland Park Estates Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Gulmon – Aye, Carlsrud – Aye.
Motion Passed.
Approve the 2025 Contract for Custodial Maintenance Services. K&S was significantly lower then the other two quotes.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford shared that Fargo has approved the Landfill Extension Agreement with Valley City. The other item discussed was a leak in the standpipe. The team is aware and currently working on the situation.
Police Chief Horner explained “Holes” training which was brought up at the last Commission Meeting. The training is about the Juvenile Court System & its processes as well as Community Service. This is taught by the School Resource Officer.
Mayor Carlsrud thanked all the Employees for working out in this weather, battling the winds and cold temperatures. Please be safe. Also thank you to our Commissioners for serving, you are greatly appreciated.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:21 P.M.