05.04.2026 Commission Meeting Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, May 04, 2026
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, May 04, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82673568986 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  826 7356 8986.

Next Resolution No. 2526            Next Ordinance No. 1189

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

Proclaim April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day in Valley City

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

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 04.14.2026 Board of Equalization Meeting and 04.21.2026 Finance and Commission Meetings
  2. Approve Contractors license
    1. Valley Realty INC. – renewal
    1. FreeMan Enterprise
    1. Platinum Plumbing Service LLC
    1. Peterson Sheet Metal – Renewal
    1. Bridgetown Builders – Renewal
    1. Gast Construction Company Inc. – Renewal
    1. Advanced Striping Inc. – Renewal
    1. CC Steel – Renewal
  3. Approve Gaming Site Authorization
    1. Thundering Saints – The Labor Club
    1. Thundering Saints – Bridges Bar and Grill
    1. Thundering Saints – Boomers Corner Keg
  4. Approve Local Permits
    1. Bridge City Cruisers
    1. Red Knights Motorcycle Club
    1. VCSU Foundation/Viking Booster
    1. Barnes County Soil Conservation

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Public Comments

This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business.  Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.

The following rules apply to Public Comments:

  • Limited to five minutes per speaker.
  • Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
  • Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.
  • May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.

Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to tplecity@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files.  Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting.

Ordinance

ORD 1187. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1187, An ordinance to amend and reenact section 4-01-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to license fees for retail sale of alcoholic beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

ORD 1188. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1188, An Ordinance to amend and reenact sections 08-04-05 and 7-04-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to the sale and use of tobacco. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

Res 2525. Resolution Establishing Electrical Utility Rates. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Consider purchase of 804 Chautauqua Blvd, Parcel 63-5691060) as PFP buyout. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for 2026 Pavement Improvements – Paving Improvement District No. 133. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB3. Discuss Northwest Area Water System Improvements – New Water Tower and Pressure Zone Modifications – Hi-Line Electric insurance. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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