President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson
Members absent: Commissioner Gulmon
Others: City Administrator Crawford (via zoom), City Attorney Martineck (via zoom), Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson, City Engineer Petersen, Police Chief Horner.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No changes.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes from the 7.15.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.
Approve Minutes from the 7.28.2025 Special Commission Meeting
Approve Contractor License:
South Peak Holdings LLC dba Skinner Roofing, Grand Forks
Approve Site Authorization Renewal:
North Dakota Winter Show at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center
Approve House Movers License:
Carrington House Movers, LLC, Carrington
Approve Local Raffle Permit
Valley City Junior Golf Association
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the Consent Agenda contingent on receiving updated certificate of insurance for Carrington House Movers, LLC, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE
ORD 1173. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1173, an Ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 11-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to standards for floodplain development.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORD 1174. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1174, an omnibus ordinance to amend and reenact sections of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to the 2025 state legislative session.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Carlsrud – Aye.
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve purchase of property at 628 Main Street E. (Parcel 63-3110126) as a PFP Buyout in the amount of $38,170.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve contingent on approval by Department of Water Recourses, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford gave an update on the Public Works Service Center job site.
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
City Finance Director informed the Commission that the public hearing for the 2026 Budget is on September 16th at 5 P.M.
City Engineer Petersen gave an update on the Seal Coat Project and the Winter Show Road Shared Use Path Project.
President Carlsrud thanked all City employees and the Commissioners for serving.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:14 P.M.