The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/97961141974 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 979 6114 1974

Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)
Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from September 15^th, 2020 meeting

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
2. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $

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

1. Open Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 116 Central Avenue N. (Finance Director Richter)

Declare public hearing open.

Close hearing.

Roll Call:                 Erickson              Bishop                  Magnuson          Gulmon                Carlsrud

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for

Paving Improvement District No. 116 Central Avenue N.

Roll Call:                 Gulmon                Erickson               Bishop                  Magnuson           Carlsrud

2. Open Public Hearing regarding Special Assessments confirmed by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 50 (Finance Director Richter)

Declare public hearing open.

Close hearing.

Roll Call:                 Magnuson          Gulmon                Erickson               Bishop               Carlsrud

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Storm Improvement District No. 50

Roll Call:                 Bishop                  Magnuson           Gulmon             Erickson             Carlsrud

Ordinance

1.  Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1064, an ordinance to adopt and enact Section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to cooperative purchasing.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2.  Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1065, an Ordinance Adopting 2021 City Budget. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

 

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution No. 2260, a resolution to advertise for bids for farm lease. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

New Business

1. Consider Visitors Committee recommendation for Image Enhancement Grant for Micaiah’s Studio of Ballet & LivFit Fitness LLC in the amount up to $955 for exterior signage.  (Bobby Koepplin)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Consider Final Review and Acceptance for Permanent Flood protection Phase 2. (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Consider Accepting Certificate of Substantial Completion for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 2A & 3. (KLJ)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

4. Consider Quotes for Upgrading the Video Conferencing System in the Chambers.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

5. Approve moving forward with the Fire Hall addition and to explore financing options.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud

6. Discuss the Crestwood Hillside slide.  (KLJ)

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission City Administrator Search Committee will meet on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7:00 AM CT at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.
Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/93625242138 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 936 2524 2138

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)

NEW BUSINESS

N1. Consider changes to the Preliminary Budget.
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Powell Bishop Carlsrud

N2. Review City Engineer Position.
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Powell Carlsrud

ADJOURN

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City
Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in
the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.
Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/92269970205 or listen by calling (1
346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 922 6997 0205

NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2260 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 1065
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from August 18th, 2020 meeting.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Building Inspector, Auditor, Municipal Judge and Public Works Accountant.
B. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of
C. Approve Raffle Permit for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited on 9/24/2020.

Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud

PUBLIC COMMENTS

During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.
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

1. Consider advertising for bids the sale of vacant lot at 14th St SW, Parcel 63-0880017. (City Administrator Crawford)
   Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
2. Consider member participation agreement – North Dakota Public Health Insurance Trust. (City Attorney Martineck).
   Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
3. Consider Site Authorizations for VCSU Foundation at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse, VC Town & Country Club, Shelly Ellig Field @ Lokken Stadium and the Valley City Eagles Club. (Finance Director Richter)
   Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
4. Approve recommendation from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for tax exemption for Smith Lumber. (Jim Knutson, Chair):
   Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURN

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. Members of the public are not permitted in the Commission Chambers due to COVID-19 and as allowed in ND Executive Order 2020-16.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://zoom.us/j/94606879974 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 946 0687 9974

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (PLEASE STAND)
OATH OF OFFICE FOR POLICE OFFICER ZACHARY GRUBA
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from August 4, 2020 meeting.
Minutes from the July 28, 29 and 30th Budget meetings.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approve Plumber and Mechanical Contractor License for BDT Mecahnical, LLC.
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud

PUBLIC COMMENTS

During the COVID-19 emergency, members of the public may request to make a public comment regarding city business by contacting City Hall (701) 845-1700 by 12 NOON on the day of the meeting to make arrangements.
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. 1063, an Ordinance to amend Title 9 (Fire Protection) fire extinguisher inspections. (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
2. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1064, an ordinance to adopt and enact Section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to cooperative purchasing. (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud

RESOLUTION

1. Approve Resolution No. 2259, a resolution amending Master Fee Schedule – temporary use permit and fire extinguisher inspections. (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud

NEW BUSINESS

1. Approve construction engineering agreement with KLJ to Strata for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1. (Chad Petersen KLJ)
   Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
2. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Labor Club Back to School Outdoor Parking Lot Dance held in the Labor Club Parking Lot on August 29th from 9pm-1am (Finance Director Richter)
   Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY UPDATES &COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURN