Agenda Available

12.5.2023 Commission Agenda

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82220761721 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  822 2076 1721.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote Needed When Changes Made To The Agenda)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the November 21, 2023, Commission Meeting and November 28, 2023, Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Contractor Application for Bob’s Excavating LLC of Valley City, ND
  3. Approve Public Hearing for Dangerous Building at 1318 9th St SW

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

 

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2432, A Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for NDDOT Project No. UGP-2-990(067), PCN 23951 [Paving Imp. Dist. No. 128, Watermain Imp. Dist. No. 105 and Sanitary Sewer Imp. Dist. No. 69]. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve Resolution 2433, A Resolution establishing Water Utility Rates. (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve Resolution 2434, A Resolution establishing Sewer Utility Rates. (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve Resolution 2435, A Resolution approving plat of Tall Jacks Addition to the City of Valley City – (Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve Resolution 2436, A resolution approving plat of TC Subdivision to the City of Valley City – (Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $          

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Accept Consolidated Sewer & Water Improvement District No. 59 (Nextera). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3. Approve Amendment to Task Order for Construction Engineering for Consolidated Sewer & Water Improvement District No. 59 (Nextera). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

11.21.2023 Commission Agenda

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87278342798 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  872 7834 2798.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for Police Officer Brian Hager

Proclamation for small business Saturday

November 25, 2023, 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 Agenda (roll call vote needed when changes made to the agenda)

 

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the November 7th, 2023, Finance and Commission Meetings.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permit Application for the Following:
    1. Education Foundation for VCPS 11.30.2023 at the HAC
    1. Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society 2.13.2024 VCSU
    1. VCSU American Fisheries Society Student Subunit 2.13.2024 at Rhoades Science Center
    1. Valley City State University Foundation 12.1.2023 at the Eagles
  2. Approve 2023-2024 Contractor License Application for Robert Gibb & Sons, Fargo ND

 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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

 

Resolution

            R1. RES 2431 A Resolution Amending Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Fees. (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.      Consideration for Appropriating Back the Blue Funds (Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

N2.      Approve Salary Schedule Amendment to Include Water Plant Operator III with B23 Classification. (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.      Appoint Construction Management At-Risk Selection Committee. (Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.      Accept Project No. SU-CVD-2-990(061), PCN 23233-12th St N/8th Ave SW – Mill & Overlay/Turn Lane Improvements. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.      Accept Project No. UGP-2-999(051), PCN 22280-Main Street/Central Ave Urban Grant Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

N6.      Approve Amendment to Task Order for Preliminary Engineering for NW Water Tower Study (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7.      Approve Design Engineering Task Order for 2024 Seal Coat Improvements (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N8.      Approve Design Engineering Task Order for 2024 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair/Manhole Replacement Project (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N9.      Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. TAU-2-990(066), PCN 23917 – Winter Show Road Shared-Use Path (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

N10.    Approve 2024 Board Meeting Schedule.  (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

11.7.2023 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81167754418 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  811 6775 4418.

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 Minutes

Approve Minutes from the October 17, 2023 Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Contractor License for Dirt Dynamics, Fargo ND
  2. Approve Raffle for Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, 12/15/2023 at Handy Hardware
  3. Approve Raffle for ND Hereford Assn, 12/2/2023 at the ND Winter Show Building
  4. Approve Parade for VC Area Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights, 11/25/2023 @ 6pm
  5. Approve Block off the Street Application for the VC Area Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights, 11/25/2023 from 2pm until 9pm, Event is from 4pm until 9pm

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No 1145, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 5-03-11 of the VCMC related to disposition of owner-surrendered animals.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  •  Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No 1146, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 15-05-01 and 15-05-04 of the VCMC related to use of City Dumpsters.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

R1.   RES 2427   A Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 128 (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

R2.   RES 2428    A Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Watermain Improvement District No. 105, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

R3.   RES 2429   A Resolution Approving Urban Limits Boundary for City of Valley City. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

R4.   RES 2430   A Resolution Approving Use of Construction Management At-risk Delivery Method for New Public Works Service Center. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.   Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. UGP-2-990(068), PCN 24181-2025 Urban Grant Reconstruction Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

NB2.   Approve RFQ for Architect for Pre-Design Services. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB3.   Approve MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with VCSU for Emergency Management. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB4.    Approve MOU with VCSU for Campus Safety. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

10.17.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85935043248 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  859 3504 3248.

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 Minutes

Approve Minutes from the October 3, 2023 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Application for Use of National Guard Building. Schindler Events. Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2023.
  2. Approve Application for Contractor License. Priority Contracting, Fargo ND.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        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. 1142, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Purchasing. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2 Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No 1143, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Owners of Premises Licensed for Retail Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No 1144, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-35-12 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Enforcement of Parking Tickets. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

4. Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1145, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 5-03-11 of the VCMC related to disposition of owner-surrendered animals.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

5. Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1146, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 15-05-01 and 15-05-04 of the VCMC related to use of City Dumpsters.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

Resolution

R1.     Approve Resolution 2422. A Resolution establishing new rates to provide the receipts to fund necessary operations and expenses of the electric utility department of the Public Works Department of the City of Valley City for 2024. (Public Works Accountant/Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

R2.     Approve Resolution 2423. A Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

R3.     Approve Resolution 2424. A resolution approving plat of Sheyenne Valley School Addition. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

R4.  Approve Resolution 2425, a Resolution to Sell Real Property at Private Sale.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

 

New Business

N1. Approve Property Buyout of 446 8th Ave NE for $94,600 which is 110% of the assessed value of $86,000. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N2. Request for Funding Considerations from the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation. (Jennifer Feist)

  1. Malach USA – Laser Equipment Purchase
  2. Relocation Fund Expansion of Use
  3. Small Projects – Funding request of $20,000.
  4. Roundtable Finds – Funding Request of $50,000 per year for 3 years.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N3. Approve Site Authorization for North Dakota Winter Show at the ND Winter Show Event Center South Exhibit Building in December 2023 and March 2024. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N4. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Phase 2 NW Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project (Paving 126, Sanitary 68, Storm 55 and Water Main 104). (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N5. Approve 2023 Valley City Urban Limits Boundary Map. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Brockopp Brewing LLC, on October 21 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

10.3.2023 Commission Agenda

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81201930723 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  812 0193 0723

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Roll Call: (When needed)

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the September 18, 2023 Commission Meeting and the September 26, 2023 Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve 2023-2024 Application for Contractor License for Allstar Construction Residential Operating Company, LLC.
  3. Approve 2023-2024 Renewal Application for Contractor License for Scherbenske Inc.
  4. Approve Raffle Application for St. Catherines School Fall Auction on November 11, 2023, at the Valley City Eagles.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           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.

Public Hearing

PH 1.    Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessment Projects:

Paving Improvement District No. 123.  – 6th St. NW Reconstruction

Water Main Improvement District No. 102. – 6th St. NW Reconstruction

Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 66. – 6th St. NW Reconstruction

Paving Improvement District No. 124. – 12th St. N. Mill & Overlay

Paving Improvement District No. 122. – East Main St. Seal Coat

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. 123, Water Main Improvement District No. 102, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 66, Paving Improvement District No. 124, and Paving Improvement District No. 122. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson                      Carlsrud

Ordinance

1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1141, an Ordinance Adopting the 2024 City Budget. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1142, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Purchasing. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

3. Approve First Reading of Ordinance No 1143, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Owners of Premises Licensed for Retail Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve First Reading of Ordinance No 1144, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-35-12 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Enforcement of Parking Tickets. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon            Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

Resolution 2420 Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Watermain Improvement District No. 105 and Sanitary Improvement District No. 69. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution 2421 Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 128. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.  Appoint Chief of Police Nicholas Horner. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

Oath Of Office

Chief of Police Nicholas Horner

N2. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $     . (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

N3. Approve Site Authorization for ND Wildlife Federation at the Valley City Eagles Club on April 6, 2024. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4. Approve First Addendum to Landfill Use Agreement with VC. (Public Works Accountant/Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop Carlsrud

N5. Consider Cost-Share Agreement with Department of Water Resources Consolidating Permanent Flood Protection Projects (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

9.26.2023 Special Commission Meeting

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83455451864 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 834 5545 1864

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

N1.      Approve Application from Hi-Line Hospitality, LLC for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit to be held Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at Lokken Field/Stadium beginning at 2PM – 3rd Quarter. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

Agenda Available

9.18.2023 Commission Agenda

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Valley City/Barnes County Mental Health Awareness Week Proclamation

The week of October 8th, 2023 to be proclaimed Valley City/Barnes County Mental Health Awareness Week.

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the September 7 Finance & Commission Meetings.

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Application for Use of National Guard Building. Schindler Events. October 19-22.
  2. Approve Parade Application for VCSU Homecoming Parade September 23. Start time 10:30AM. Central.
  3. Approve Contractor Licenses for Central Trenching.
  4. Approve Raffle Application for Valley City Town & Country Club October 26.

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.

Public Hearing

  • Public Hearing for 2024 City Budget.

Declare Public Hearing Open.
Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson           Carlsrud

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1141 an Ordinance Adopting the 2024 City Budget. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

Resolution

2417 Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No.128

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2418 Resolution Creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson           Carlsrud

2419 Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District No. 105

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.      Approve Application to Operate a Mobile Home Park. Dane Feldhaus, Sunrise Trailer Court.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

9.7.2023 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, September 7th, 2023
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Constitution Week Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the August 15th Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector, Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve 2023-2024 Application for Contractor Licenses for the following:
    1. Indigo Signworks, Inc. dba Indigo Signs
    1. Bridge City Landscaping and Excavating LLC
    1. Citywide Electric LLC
    1. Nations Roof, LLC
  3. Approve Raffle Permits for the following:
    1. Valley City United States Bowling Congress Assn, Monthly 9/7/2023 through 6/30/2024 at Sky Lanes
    1. SHINE on 10/7/2023 at the Eagles
    1. Dakota State Auxiliary from 10/7/2023 to 4/20/2024, Final drawing at the Valley City Eagles
  4. Approve Parade Application for Valley City Public Schools on 9/22/2023 starting at 4:00PM. Homecoming. Central Avenue.
  5. Approve Application to Block Off Street for Valley City Barnes County Development Corp Fireworks Show September 7th, 2023 at 8:45pm to 9:15pm.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

  1. A pprove Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1138, an ordinance to amend and reenact sections 8-06-06 and 8-06-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to emerald ash borer.(City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1139, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 5-01-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to feeding wild animals. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1140, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 15-06-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to contractor excavation bonds. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

 

Resolution

New Business

N1.      Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $0.00. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.      Approve 2022 Audit Report Prepared by Eide Bailly. (Finance Director Klein)

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

N3.      Accept Cost Proposal for Audit Services. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N4.      Approve Request from Valley City Barnes County Development Corp for Building Purchase to Assist Freedom Machine Group. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop              Carlsrud

N5.      Consider request for native growth area at 1150 West Main St, Concept Dentistry. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N6.      Marketing & Promotion of Valley City Service Agreement. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

8.15.2023 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://zoom.us/webinar/82414145200 listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  824 1414 5200

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the August 1st, 2023 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Contractor License for:
    1. Northland Window and Door LLC
  2. Approve Local or Restricted Event Permit:
    1. Barnes County Senior Citizens Council – Bingo 9/1/23 through 6/30/24, & Raffle 10/5/23
    1. Hi-Liner Booster Club – 50/50 Raffle at Home Games. 8/25/23 – 10/13/23
  3. Approve Parade Request for Summer Vikes on Central September 7, 2023, starting at 5:45pm. Route planned is Central Avenue from the VCSU Walking Bridge to 2nd St North
  4. Approve Application to Block Off Street for Summer Vikes on Central September 7, 2023, starting 1:30pm for Set-up. Event is from 5:30pm until 9:00pm. Clean-up will be from 9:00pm to 11:00pm.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        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

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1139, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 5-01-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to feeding wild animals. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1140, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 15-06-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to contractor excavation bonds. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

N1.      Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Dakota Silver, LLC for the Avalynn’s Fly High Foundation Golf Scramble August 26, 2023 at the Bjornson Park Golf Course. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

N2.      Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Hi-Line Hospitality LLC August 24, 2023 VCSU Beer Gardens at the Lokken Field/Stadium. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N3.      Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Hi-Line Hospitality LLC September 23, 2023 VCSU Beer Gardens at the Lokken Field/Stadium. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.      Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Brockopp Brewing LLC September 7, 2023 Central Avenue for Summer Nights on Central. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N5.      Approve Amendment to Engineering Agreement for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV/CLOMR. (City   Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

7.18.2023 Commission Agenda

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 18th,2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the July 6th, 2023 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve 2023-2024 Application for Contractor License for the following:
    1. Hi-Line Excavating LLC
  2. Approve Raffle Permit for SHINE on September 1st, 2023 at Hanna Field.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        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

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1135, an Ordinance to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map, Lot 2, Diamond B Subdivision in Valley City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1137, an Ordinance updating the Valley City Municipal Code to reflect the 2023 State Legislative Session. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

Resolution

New Business

  1. Accept 2026 Urban Grant Program for project on 2nd Street N (3rd Avenue NW to 4th Avenue NE) and 3rd Avenue NE (Main to 2nd Street NE). (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn