The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd 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/98694073301?pwd=VjRWZlhVNWJ0QjhvWUFFbDh3WUdvdz09) Password 4tTbXr or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 986 9407 3301 Password 534462

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

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from June 16, 2020 meeting

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Raffle Permit for D&C Home Improvement

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

1. Elect Vice President to City Commission
   
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
2. Approve Reorganization of Commissioner’s Portfolios
   • Finance
   • PW Streets, Sanitation, Sewer & Water Distribution
   • PW Electric & Water Treatment Plant
   • Police & Fire
   • Building & Grounds
     
     Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud
     
3. Appoint and approve Commissioner assignments to additional committees and boards
   • Valley City Planning & Zoning Commission (2 commissioners)
   • Valley City Library Board (1 commissioner)
   • City County Health Board (1 commissioner)
   • Barnes County Planning & Zoning Commission (2 commissioners)
   • Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation (2 commissioners)
   • Board for Community Service (1 commissioner)
     
     Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd 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/97914864324?pwd=WU9HcjJhSDVaZmwvRnQxQjVkWmlxZz09) Password 9PhqpQ or listen by calling (1 253 215 8782) Webinar ID: 979 1486 4324 Password 481130

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

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from June 2, 2020 meeting

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Renewal Application for Cabaret License:
   1. F.O.E. Aerie 2192

Roll Call:          Powell              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.

Public Hearing

1.  Public Hearing for Mobile Vendors and Transient Merchants Licensing

Declare public hearing open.

Close hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1060, an ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 5 of Title 8 and Section 11-05-18 of the Valley City Municipal Code, relating to mobile vendors and transient merchants.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

1.  Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1059, an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory described as Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud

New Business

1. Receive the Barnes County Official Canvassed Abstract and the Certificate of Election from the Primary Election held on June 9, 2020 (City Auditor Richter)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud
   
2. Consideration of Nights on Central (President Carlsrud)
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Carlsrud
   
3. Consider job descriptions for Assistant Fire Chief and Engineering Project Manager/Building Inspector (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
4. Approve 2020 – 2021 Gaming Site Authorizations for the following (City Auditor Richter):
   1. North Dakota Winter Show at North Dakota Winter Show Event Center
   1. Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Eagles; Captain’s Pub; Labor Club; My Bar; City Lights; Tavern 94
      Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud
5. Approve Appointment for the following committees and terms (City Auditor Richter):
   • Zoning Board of Adjustment (Variance) – 3 openings, 3 year term
     • Allen Schuldt
     • Ken Reid
     • Jim Wright
   • Visitors Committee – 3 openings, 4 year term
     • Bobby Koepplin
     • Mary Lee Nielson
     • Vacancy
       
       Roll Call           Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud
       
6. Discuss Urban Road Funding Request for Streetscape Phase II (KLJ)
   
7. Approve Change Order #1, Project No. SU-2-990(059) – 5^th Ave NW Reconstruction (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud
   
8. Approve Change Order #2, Project No. SU-2-990(059) – 5^th Ave NW Reconstruction (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
9. Approve Renewal Applications for the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:
   • Brockopp Brewing, LLC
   • The Captains Pub
   • Chinese Palace
   • Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC dba City Lights
   • Dakota Silver, LLC
   • F.O.E. Aerie 2192
   • Jimmy’s Pizza
   • Sabir’s Dining & Lounge
   • Main Street Off-Sale, LLC dba Tavern 94
   • The Labor Club
   • County Bottle Shop, Inc dba the Liquor Locker
   • Valley City Town & Country Club
   • VC Developers LLC dba Bridges Bar & Grill
   • Woodland Lodge LLC dba Woodland Steakhouse
     Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud
     
10. Discuss Renewal Applications for the following Alcoholic Beverage Licenses:
    • Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg
    • My Bar
    • The Clubhouse Lounge LLC
      Roll Call           Magnuson        Powell              Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud
      
11. Approve Renewal Applications for the following Retail Tobacco Licenses:
    • Brothers III
    • CHS Inc dba Dakota Plains Ag (151 9^th Ave NW)
    • CHS Inc. dba Dakota Plains Ag (807 Main St)
    • F.O.E. Aerie 2192
    • Family Dollar, Inc. dba Family Dollar #27662
    • Farmers Union Oil Company of Moorhead, MN dba PetroServe USA #071
    • And authorize the Auditor’s Office to issue licenses for applicants who meet all licensing requirements before June 30, 2020
      • The Liquor Locker dba County Bottle Shop, Inc.
      • Dakota Silver, LLC
      • DG Retail, LLC dba Dollar General Store #17856
      • Leevers Foods, Inc (424 2^nd Ave NE)
      • Leevers Foods, Inc (148 S Central Ave)
      • Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg
        
        Roll Call:          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd 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/98978843732?pwd=QVpONXRTOEU3Z2tIckd4Zy9RZTI0UT09) Password 5aJ44L or listen by calling (1-669-900-9128) Webinar ID: 989 7884 3732 Password 674864

Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)
Oath of Office for City Administrator Gwen Crawford

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from May 19, 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 $                                  
3. Approve Electrician,  Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor license for
   1. Maple River Electric
   1. On Demand Plumbing
4. Approve Tree Trimming & Removal License for GS Services

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             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.

Public Hearing

1. Public Hearing for Annexation of Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Declare public hearing open.
   Close hearing.
   
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1059, an Ordinance Relating to the Annexation of Territory described as Auditor’s Lot Number 1 of the NE1/4 of the SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, Barnes County, ND (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1056, an Ordinance Repealing Section 2-04-03 of V.C.M.C., relating to residency requirements of appointive officers and employees of city (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution No. 2257, a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Specifications for Permanent Flood Protection Erosion Mitigation Phase 1 (Woodland Park and Riverview Drive) and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids (KLJ)
   
   Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

1. Approve request for $15,000 (from city sales tax dedicated to economic development) to assist with VC Smart Restart Campaign (Jennifer Feist, Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation)
   
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud
   
2. Approve purchase of (2) 300KVA 480/277 Padmount Transformers from Resco in the amount of $11,899.47 (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)
   
   Roll Call           Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd 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/97740454720) or listen by calling (669) 900-9128 Webinar ID: 977 4045 4720.

Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)
Approval of Agenda – Addition of N8; O3 Moved to N9

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from May 5, 2020 meeting

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Raffle Permit for Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4, ND Red Knights
   Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             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. 1055, an Ordinance Rezoning West ½ of Lot 10, East 74.25’ of Lots 11 & 12, Lots 13 and 14 less the North 105’, and Lot 15 of Block 3, Andrus & Sifton’s Addition for VCSU Center for the Arts (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud
   
2. Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1056, an Ordinance Amending Title 2, Administration (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution No. 2255, a Resolution Approving Plat of Love’s Addition (63-2601150) (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Erickson          Carlsrud
   
2. Approve Resolution No. 2256, a Resolution Approving Replat of Lot 5, South Valley Addition (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud

New Business

1. Approve proposed Ordinance No. 1058 for publication, an Ordinance Creating Title 20-04.01 to Extend City Sales, Use & Gross Receipts Tax dedicated to Permanent Flood Protection (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud
   
2. Approve July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Annual Gaming Site Authorization for the following (City Auditor Richter):
   • Valley City Baseball Association at The Clubhouse Lounge
   • Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Valley City Town & Country Club
   • Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at Youth Sports Complex
     
     Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Carlsrud
     
3. Consider Police Officer COVID-19 hazard pay (Police Chief Hatcher)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
4. Consider options for street light fixtures on 5^th Avenue NW
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud
   
5. Consider Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Paving Improvement District No. 121 – 2020 Seal Coat (KLJ)
   
   Roll Call           Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud
   
6. Consider Construction Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Water Main Improvement District No. 101 – 5^th Ave NW (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud
   
7. Consider projects for 2021 North Dakota Water Development Plan (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
8. Approve Purchase Agreement re Auditor’s Lot 1 in the SW ¼, Section 27, Township 140, Range 58, between George Gaukler and Bridgetown Development LLP (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
9. Discuss Ordinance Creating a  Mobile Vendor License (City Attorney Martineck)

City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 5:00 PM CT, via Zoom. Board Members may attend from alternate locations to minimize group size and contact, as recommended by state and federal government officials 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/98790731637) listen by calling (312) 626-6799 Webinar ID: 987 9073 1637.

Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Minutes from April 21, 23, 28, 2020 meetings

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 $
3. Approve Electrician, Plumber and/or Mechanical Contractor licenses for
   • Kemen Plumbing & Heating, Inc
   • Tyler’s Electric, LLC

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Powell              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

1. Public Hearing to Rezone for public use the VCSU Center for the Arts (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Declare public hearing open.
   Close hearing.
   
   Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1055, an Ordinance Rezoning West ½ of Lot 10, East 74.25’ of Lots 11 & 12, Lots 13 and 14 less the North 105’, and Lot 15 of Block 3, Andrus & Sifton’s Addition for VCSU Center for the Arts (City Attorney Martineck)
   
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

1. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1053, an Ordinance Rezoning Block 3, Plecity Mobile Home Park Addition (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call           Magnuson        Powell              Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud
   
2. Approve second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1054, the 2020 Infrastructure Funding Ordinance (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution No. 2251, a Resolution Approving Plat of Waterfront Meadows (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
2. Approve Resolution No. 2253, a Resolution accepting Bid and Awarding Contract to Strata Corporation for UGP-2-999(051) – Streetscape Phase II (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud
   
3. Approve Resolution No. 2254, a Resolution Approving Renaissance Zone Development Plan for 2020 – 2025 (Jim Knutson, Chair)
   Roll Call           Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

1. Approve Recommendations from Renaissance Zone Authority Board for 5 year income tax exemption and 5 year property tax exemption up to $250,000 for the following projects (Jim Knutson, Chair):
   • VC-123 at 461 12 ½ Street NE
   • VC-124 at 441 12 ½ Street NE
   • VC-125 at 554 Legacy Lane
     
     Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud
     
2. Consider Recommendation from Visitors Committee for a Food & Beverage grant in an amount not to exceed $42,079 for Kayak & Bike Kiosk Project from Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway (Bobby Koepplin, Chair)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
3. Approve Agreement between City and Bridgetown Builders Inc. for development of Waterfront Meadows Subdivision (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Carlsrud
   
4. Consider Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Water, Sewer and Roadway Extension to Waterfront Meadows in an amount not to exceed $20,500. (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud
   
5. Consider Amendment to Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV – Preliminary Engineering for CLOMR (KLJ)
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Carlsrud
   
6. Consider bid for cable in conduit from Resco in the amount of $11,070 for 5^th Avenue NW lighting project (Electrical Superintendent Senf)
   Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Powell              Erickson          Carlsrud
   
7. Consider ending 2020 Spring Flood declaration (City Auditor Richter)
   Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Carlsrud
   
8. Approve Annual Gaming Site Authorization for Thundering Saints, Inc. at Boomer’s Corner Keg for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 (City Auditor Richter)
   Roll Call:          Powell              Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud
   
9. Consider Parade Application for VCHS Class of 2020 on May 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM on Central Avenue from Hanna Field to Main Street (City Attorney Martineck)
   Roll Call:          Erickson          Powell              Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud
   
10. Approve employment contract with City Administrator appointee Gwendolyn Crawford (President Carlsrud)
    Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Powell              Bishop             Carlsrud

City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn