City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84062493880 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  840 6249 3880.

Next Resolution No. 2466             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)

PROCLAMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

November 30, 2024, is being Proclaimed as Small Business Saturday. Support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and to Shop Small throughout the year.                                                        

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 11.5.2024 Finance and Commission Meetings.                     
2. Approve Public Hearing to consider suspension of Alcoholic Beverage License D3 218: failure to complete and submit Beverage Server Training Paperwork.                                                    
3. Approve 2024-25 Contractor Licenses for:                                                                     
   1. All Finish Concrete of West Fargo, NDI’ll Tile & Stone, Inc of Detroit Lakes, MN701 Caulking of Bismarck, ND
   1. Commercial Cleaning Services of Echo, MN

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.

Resolution

1. RES 2458, a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 130.                                                 

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

• RES 2459, a Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District No. 106.                                         

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

• RES 2460, a Resolution Creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 70.                                  

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

• RES 2461, a Resolution Creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 56.                                        

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

• RES 2462, a Resolution for Establishing Electric Utility Rates.                                                         

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

• RES 2463, a Resolution for Establishing Water Utility Rates.                                                                

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

• RES 2464, a Resolution for Establishing Sewer Utility Rates.                                                               

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

• RES 2465, a Resolution for Establishing Rates & Fees for Solid Waste Service.                                       

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,727,896.                               

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

N2. Approve 2025 Board Meeting Schedule.  (Finance Director Klein)                                                               

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

N3. Approve Property Buyout of 823 2^nd St NE in the amount of $55,110. (City Administrator Crawford)                  

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N4. Approve Property Buyout of 915 2^nd St SE in the amount of $51,480. (City Administrator Crawford)                    

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

N5. Approve Contract for Prisoner Boarding with Barnes County Correctional Center. (Police Chief Horner)  

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

N6. Approve Public Works Capital and Operating Budgets for year 2025. (Public Works Accountant Gary Jacobson)                                                                                                                                                                           

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

N7. 2024 Annual Forester Report by Bob Anderson.

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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 2^nd 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 7^th 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

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 2^nd 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 (2^nd St N, 3^rd Ave NE and 4^th 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

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 2^nd 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

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 2^nd 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

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 2^nd 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

• 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. (Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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 5^th 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 9^th 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

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88916205171or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  889 1620 5171.

Next Resolution No. 2456             Next Ordinance No. 1162

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 Report from the Building Inspector.
2. Approve Minutes from the September 3^rd, 2024 Finance and Commission Meetings.
3. Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:
4. Trinity Lutheran Church Raffle on 11.2.2024
5. CHI Mercy Health Foundation Raffle on 10.5.2024
6. Trinity Lutheran Church Raffle on 11.2.2024                 
7. Approve 2024-2025 Contractor Licenses for:
8. Superior Electric of Fargo, LLC of Fargo, ND
9. High Performance Coatings Inc of Buffalo, ND
10. STC Flooring of West Fargo, ND
11. Haugom Window Coverings Inc of Ashley, ND
12. Advanced Steel Welding & Mechanical LLC of West Fargo, ND
13. Kenpat Central Florida LLC of Apopks, FL
14. Anderson Acoustics LLC of East Grand Forks, MN
15. Herzog Roofing Inc of Detroit Lakes, MN
16. Manning Mechanical Inc of Fargo, ND
17. Woodside Industries Inc of Cavalier, ND
18. MJ Dalsin Company of ND Inc of West Fargo, ND
19. Border States Paving Inc 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

• Public Hearing for 2025 City Budget.

Declare Public Hearing Open.
Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

Ordinance

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

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Consider RES 2455, a Resolution to Sell City Property, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, at Public Sale.  (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 2,379.453. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Designation of ARPA Funds. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

NB3.    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       9^th Ave NE), as part of flood acquisition program. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83261177955 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  832 6117 7955.

Next Resolution No. 2455            Next Ordinance No. 1161

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 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

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           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.

New Business

NB1. Approve Application for Property Tax Exemption at 637 8^th Ave NE – Residential Building Improvements. (City Assessor Current)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

NB2.  Approve Bid for 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe – $4000.00. (City Attorney Martineck)

 Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop          Gulmon             Carlsrud

NB3.  Consideration and Approval on the request for funds to extend natural gas to the south side of the interstate from the Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation. (VCBCDC Jennifer Feist)

  Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson            Carlsrud

NB4.  Approve KLJ to perform Valley City Subarea Transportation Plan Amendment to the 2045 Transportation Plan. (City Administrator Crawford)

   Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Revised Memorandum of Understanding for Office Space between the City of Valley City and the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (Police Chief Horner)

    Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89206329196 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  892 0632 9196.

Next Resolution No. 2455             Next Ordinance No. 1161

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 8.2.2024 Finance and Commission Meetings.
2. Approve Parade Request from Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation for 9.12.24 at 5:45PM, on Central Avenue from  the VCSU Walking Bridge to 2^nd St N. 
3. Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:
   1. Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter for 9.19.24 @ the Valley City Eagles
   1. Valley City Education Association for 9.9.24 @ the VCHS Hi-Liner Library
4. Approve 2024-2025 Contractor Licenses for:
   1. Solutions of West Fargo, ND
   1. APi HVAC Services, Inc dba Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors of Eden Prairie, MN
   1. Connect Interiors, Inc of Fargo, ND
   1. Valley Lawn Care Inc dba Valley Landscaping of Fargo, ND
   1. A-P Concrete LLC of Moorhead, MN
   1. APi Garage Door Inc dba Twin City Garage Door of West Fargo, ND
   1. Spain Excavating of Alice, ND
   1. Diamond Roofing & Sheet Metal of Dilworth, MN
   1. Renewal – TNT Plumbing of Oriska, ND
   1. Nova Fire Protection of Fargo, ND

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              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 1158, An ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 7-03-05 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to removal of snow, slush, or ice from private property (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

• Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1159, An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 8-06-01 and 8-06-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to appointment of city forester. (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

• Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1160, An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 16-01-03 and 16-01-06 related to land subdivision regulations. (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

Resolution

1. RES 2454, A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchange them for $565,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2024. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,120,445. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon      Carlsrud

N2. Approve Agreement between the City of Valley City and Valley City Barnes County Development     Corporation. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Dumpster Rental Agreement with Valley Recycling. (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N4.  Approve final recommendations for Project No. UGP-2-990(068) & SU-CPU-990(069) – 2^nd St N, 3^rd Ave NE & 4th Ave NE. (City Engineer)

      Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon      Carlsrud

N5.  Memorandum of Understanding for Office Space between the City of Valley City and the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon      Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, August 6, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86014989702 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  860 1498 9702.

Next Resolution No. 2454            Next Ordinance No. 1161

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 Department Reports from Sanitation Supervisor, Water Superintendent, Electrical Superintendent, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Street Operations Supervisor, Building Inspector, Finance Director and Municipal Judge.

• Approve Minutes from the July 16, 2024, Commission Meeting and the July 22, 2024, Special Committee Meeting and the July 29, 2024, Special Budget Meeting.                                                                               

• Approve the 2024-25 Alcohol License Renewal TBD Inc dba Sky Lanes Bowling Alley @ 1155 6^th ST SE.      

• Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Applications for Brockopp Brewing LLC for 8.8.24 and 9.12.24, Summer Nights on Central, Central Ave and for 10.5.2024 for Parktoberfest, Chautauqua Park.                  

• Approve 2024-25 Contractor License and Renewals:                                                                              

Hi-Line Excavation LLC, Valley City, ND – Renewal

Horsley Specialties Inc, Moorhead, MN – New

Diesel Dogs Trucking, LLC, Fargo, ND – New

Comstock Construction, Fargo ND – New

Premium Painting & Drywall, LLC, Fargo ND – New

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.

Ordinance                                                                                                                                                  

1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1157, An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 12-05-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Removal of Weeds and Grass. (City Attorney Martineck)      

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

• First Reading of Ordinance 1158, An ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 6 of section 7-03-05 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to removal of snow, slush, or ice from private property (Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

• First Reading of Ordinance 1159, An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 8-06-01 and 8-06-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to appointment of city forester. (Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

• First Reading of Ordinance 1160, An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 16-01-03 and 16-01-06 related to land subdivision regulations. (Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Consider RES 2453, A Resolution to Sell City Property, the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe,  at Public Sale.  (Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

New Business

1. Approve Settlement Proposal in the amount of $50,000 for Paving Improvement District 125, Watermain 103, Sanitary 67 and Storm Sewer Improvement District 54. (Engineer Petersen)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn