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9.6.2022 Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 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/81064574695 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  810 6457 4695.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the August 16, 2022 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 Application for Raffle for the following:
    •  Barnes County Senior Citizens Council from the dates of September 9, 2022 to June 30, 2023 at the Barnes County Senior Center.
    • Valley City Lions Club on September 20, 2022 at the Eagles Club.
    • Valley City USBC Association from the dates of November 13, 2022 to May 7, 2023
  3. Approve Application to Block off Central Ave from 3rd St. SW to 4th St. SW for a 100th Anniversary Celebration at Connect Church on October 8, 2022 12:00 Pm to 8:00 PM.
  4. Approve Application for Parade for VCSU Homecoming on September 17, 2022 at 10:30 am.

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.

Ordinance

  1.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1113, an Ordinance to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map (Meadow View Estates).  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1112, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 4 of Section 8-06-06, Subsection 5 of Section 8-06-16, and Sections 11-02-08, 11-06-07, and 11-06-20 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Location of Plantings and Fences in Yards.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Frist Reading of Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact sections 8-07-02, 11-06-16, 14, 10-49, and 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

4. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1114, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Fees for Noncriminal Traffic Violations. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2372, a Resolution Approving the Sale of GE Transformer No. F961679.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          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.  Approve Appointing Brenda Klein as Finance Director for Valley City as of August 11, 2023.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:                Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Appointing Brandy Johnson as Deputy Auditor for Valley City as of August 11, 2023.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:                Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Site Authorization for ND Wildlife Federation at the Valley City Eagles Club on April 1, 2023. (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:                 Magnuson       Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Request for Funds in the Amount of $20,000 for Small Projects Funding. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:                Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N6.  Consider Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation Request for Funds in the Amount of $60,000 per year for 3 years from October 1, 2022-September 30, 2025. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:                Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7.  Approve 2021 Eide Bailly Audit Report.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:                Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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9.6.2022 Finance Agenda

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 The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 at 3:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. 

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Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
    • Sanitation Department
    • Water Department
    • Electric Department
    • Fire Department
    • Police Department
    • Street Department
    • Administration
  2. Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (Finance Director Richter)
  3. Discuss Utility Fund. (City Administrator Crawford)
  4. Update on Elks Building.  (KLJ)
  5. Update on Lead Line Inventory & Replacement. (City Engineer)
  6. Discuss RV and Vehicle Parking.  (City Attorney Martineck)
  7. Eide Bailly Audit Report at 4 PM.  (Courtney Richman)

Adjourn

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8.2.2022 Commission Minutes

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President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson via Zoom, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Bishop and Commissioner Gulmon

Others City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Richter, Administrative Assistant Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance

Making COnnections through Block Parties Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

No Changes.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from July 19th, 2022 Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.

Approve Application for New Contractor License for J-Tech Mechanical, LLC for the period of June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023.

Approve Application for Raffle Permit for VCSU from August 15, 2022- June 30, 2023.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion passed unanimously.

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1110, an Ordinance for Contractor Licenses.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve following state ordinance, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call:  Magnuson-nay         Erickson-aye    Bishop-aye       Gulmon-aye     Carlsrud-aye

Motion passed.

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1111, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 17 of Section 14-10-49 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking in Public Parking Lots.

Commissioner moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion passed.

New Business

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,295,553.85.

Finance Director provided breakdown of July expenses.

Approve Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Agreement with Barnes County.

City Attorney Martineck stated this is generally updating the previous agreement that was approved in 2014 with a couple of minor changes including the extraterritorial jurisdiction automatically extending if city limits are extended, providing a map to the county to keep them updated of the changes and providing language regarding subdivisions that are on the outskirts of the extraterritorial zone.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

Review Petition for Vacation of Four Bottle Drive and Approve for Further Consideration of Planning and Zoning Commissioner.

City Attorney Martineck stated there is currently a verbal agreement between the businesses on Four Bottle Drive and City Staff to vacate the length of that and turn if over to private ownership.  Details are being worked out but we wanted this approved so we can send it to PZ.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve and Award Bid for Temporary Levee Removal.

Chad Petersen stated the bid opening was held on August 2nd and 2 bids were received with the low bid coming in at $827,079.97 by Scherbenske out of Jamestown.  Strata had the other bid at $991,811.60. Recommendation is to award the contract to Scherbenske.  Once that is awarded the contractor has to start work within 14 days and the clay removal has to be completed within 3 weeks and 2 weeks after that the topsoil, seeding and restoration has to be complete.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the City’s Selection to Purchase the DEF Tank Equipment from Dakota Plains Ag/CHS for the total of $1,872.24.

City Administrator Crawford stated this is in conjunction with another piece of the USDA grant but it took a while to get the bids in.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford reported after the work they did on Crestwood the supplies were $42,000 and the cost of the dig was $22,000 so we will work on getting that study done through our emergency manager.

City Updates & Commission Reports

City Assessor Hanson reported that next week is the State Equalization meeting in Bismarck and the annual conference and she and Tina will be attending.  There were no protests at the city or county meeting so we are expecting no issues.  Assessor Hansen stated that August 12th will be her official last day before retirement.

Chad Petersen from KLJ provided an update on 6th St. NW opened Thursday.  The seeding will take place when weather conditions are a little cooler. They did spray it with hydro mulch on there as an erosion measure.

12th St NW they are working on ADA ramps.  The concrete, mill and overlay will be done before August 20th. Once they are done with that concrete, they will move over to Petro to start on that portion of the project.

Commissioner Gulmon reported that the preliminary budget had been approved.  Thank you to all department heads and portfolio holders.  A lot of work has taken place to get to this point.  Special thanks to Avis, Brenda, Gwen and Mayor Carlsrud for sitting through all the workshop budget meetings that have taken place.

Commissioner Erickson reminded everyone to have their garbage out by 7:00 AM.  The Master Lift Station will be cleaned on the night of August 11 when water usage is already down but if possible, try to minimize usage beginning around 9:00 PM.

President Carlsrud mentioned that this has been the best budget process that he has experienced so than you to all that made that happen. Sunday the Fire Department had a day of activities for their families.  Thanks to the volunteers for all they do.  Thank you to Sandy for all of the years you’ve invested in the City of Valley City.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:29 P.M.

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8.2.2022 Special Commission Budget Proceedings

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President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 7:00 AM.

Members present: Commissioner Magnuson via Zoom, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon

Members absent: None

Others Present: City Administrator Crawford, Finance Director Richter, Deputy Auditor Klein, City Attorney Martineck, Police Chief Hatcher, Fire Chief Magnuson, Municipal Court Clerk Westerhausen, City Assessor Hansen and Tina Current.

 

New Business

Discuss First Draft of 2023 Budget

Deputy Auditor Klein reported that the value of a mill increased by an estimated $1,508 from last year to an estimated value of $21,500. The County Auditor will determine the actual value of a mill later in Dec 2022. The increase in mill value generates $114,000 which is a 7% increase in tax dollars. The first draft of the budget came in with a need for a 13.3 mill increase, which is equivalent to $285,950. During our meetings we were able to reduce the levy by the same with some adjustments to expenditures, lowering cash reserves from 30% to 27%, increasing state revenues to the State’s projections, and increasing the utility transfer to the general fund by $26,000. Cash reserves of $973,900 is 27% of expenditures This is a $56,100 reduction in reserves from 2022, which is within the guidelines set in the City’s Fund Balance policy (30% to no lower than 21%, with 20% needing corrective action by the Commission).

The City completed a salary study and has updated salary schedules based on the findings. The proposed salaries in the 2023 budget includes a 5% cost of living allowance (COLA) increase and a step increase in the 25-year salary schedule. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is calculated using the Consumer Price Index, in the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics report for the Midwest Region from June 2021 to June 2022. The CPI’s COLA was listed at a 9.5% increase. Finance Director Richter explained that the increase in expenses for salaries would be covered by transfers from Fund 105- City Financed Special Assessment Projects and Fund 241- Property Tax Relief. The increase in the transfer from the utility fund is $51,000: $26,000 to Fund 100-General and $25,000 to Fund 231-Street Renew & Replacement.

NDPHIT has not released any information regarding health insurance premium increases for 2023. A 5% increase to be picked up by the City is currently budgeted. There was not an increase to premiums in 2022.  If the premium increase is more than the estimated 5%, the Commission will re-evaluate. The City’s contribution to the employee’s HSA accounts would remain the same, with the employees matching a portion of the contribution in order to receive the full amount.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the 2023 Preliminary Budget as presented which includes the proposed salary structure and 5% COLA, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion carried.

ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 A.M.

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Called To Order

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.

Roll Call

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop and Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson via Zoom

Others Present:  City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Richter, Administrative Assistant Johnson

Department Reports

Sanitation Department

Sanitation Supervisor Swart reminded everyone to have their garbage set out before 7:00 AM.  There are a couple of employees that are working towards their CDL.

Water Department

Water Superintendent Hesch reported we are dry now and people are out watering.  Water usage for July was 34,543,000 and in June it was 29,360,000 and the average has gone from June 980,000 to 1,114,000 in July.  The Department of Environmental Quality came for an inspection and we received 5 stars.  We are working on making sure every building has a meter in it so we can account for all the water.

Electric Department

Electrical Superintendent Senf reported 3 outages-1 pump failed splice and 2 trees.  There were 4 new businesses or buildings that needed hook ups.  Gaukler’s is ready to go when the meters come in.

Fire Department

Fire Chief Magnuson reported on the fire report for July. 

Police Department

Police Chief Hatcher reported there were interviews for the open position taking place and one that will have a background check take place.

Street Department

Operations Superintendent Klemisch reported the hydrants have been flushed.  There was another leak in Crestwood that was fixed and looks like a fresh slide happened.  Next week school crossings will be starting to get painted. The annual master lift cleaning is scheduled for the night of August 11th.

Review monthly bills/reports

Finance Director Richter reported $1,295,553.85 of expenditures for July.

Discuss Addition of 7th St NW to Storm Water Phase II

Chad Petersen stated it was discussed adding 5th Ave to 6thAve to this project due to it being in poor condition and having no infrastructure.  There is also 7th St NW corridor between 6th Ave and 5th Ave and the watermain along that corridor.  That was last overlaid in 2002, the storm sewer is in good shape.  Due to the watermain being old and the road being in poor condition and that being an outlier we are looking to tie that on to this bigger project and we are looking for a consensus to do this.

Gwen and Clint discussed other infrastructure projects that they have been working on that need repairs but are not part of any other projects.

Discuss NW Expansion Proposal

City Administrator Crawford stated Valley Realty is in the process of purchasing 10 acres west of 9th Ave NW to develop into single home lots.  They are requesting 12th St NW be extended approximately 800 feet to a proposed intersection with a road to be named 12th Ave NW.  They are also requesting the City to extend the services to this intersection.  Next year there is the water tower study so we would have to discuss if this is something, we would want to do so we know what to move forward with a water tower.  Chad Petersen added that if this is something that will move forward, we will need to allow time to work with the railroad to get right of way for the 12th St corridor to extend.

Commission requested additional information to review such as how many homes, timeline and if the ARPA money can be used.

Discuss Adjusted Role for Gloria

City Administrator Crawford stated with the additional job duties in that role such as the upcoming CDL training we are proposing promoting Gloria to a B32 from her current B31.

Discuss Next Steps for Remnants after Fire at 925 2nd St SE.

City Attorney Martineck will meet with Scott and Gwen and develop the most time efficient plan to move forward.

Discuss Ordinance to Amend and Reenact sections of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking and Storage of Vehicles, Boats and Trailers.

Meetings will take place with the Police Chief, City Attorney, City Administrator, Commissioner Erickson and Commissioner Bishop to discuss the specifics.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at ­4:45 PM.

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8.16.2022 Commission Agenda

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Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for City Assessor Tina Current

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve August 2nd, 2022 Finance, Commission and Budget Meeting Minutes.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1.  Approve Application for Raffle Permit for Barnes County Ducks Unlimited on September 29th, 2022 at the VC Eagles Club.
  2. Approve Application for Parade for VCHS Homecoming on Central Ave on September 30.

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud

Public Comments

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  • 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

PH1.  Public Hearing for Application for Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for H&G Holdings, LLC.

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Motion to Close Public Hearing.

Roll Call:  Magnuson       Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve Resolution 2369, a resolution approving Property Tax Incentives (PILOT) for H&G Holdings, LLC.

Roll Call: Erickson         Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

  1. Receive Tax Increment Financing Development Plan and Review the Timeline.  (Bruce Hoyt)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Consider 12th St NW Expansion Proposal.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:  Gulmon       Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

PH2.  Public Hearing on Dangerous Building Located at 925 2nd St SE.

Declare Public Hearing Open

Motion to Close Public Hearing

 Roll Call:  Bishop         Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Order On Dangerous Building Located at 925 2nd St SE.

Roll Call: Erickson Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1.  Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1110, an Ordinance for Contractor Licenses.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Bishop         Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1111, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 17 of Section 14-10-49 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Parking in Public Parking Lots.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2370, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule (Contractor License).  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Magnuson    Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2371, a Resolution to Approve the Replat of Meadow View Estates.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve Agreement with Engineering to Evaluate Road Quality.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:  Erickson      Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Application for Property Tax Exemption at 460 6th Ave SE.  (City Assessor Current)

Roll Call:  Magnuson    Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Agreement between the City of Valley City and Barnes County Development Corporation.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:  Bishop         Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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7.19.2022 Commission Meetings

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President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Bishop and Commissioner Gulmon

Others City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Richter, Administrative Assistant Johnson

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Remove N2.

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from July 7th, 2022 Finance and Commission Meetings, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.  Motion passed unanimously.

Public Hearing

Open Public Hearing Regarding Plat of Drake’s Second Addition.

President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open.

City Attorney Martineck stated there are two variances that are being requested and those are both recommended for approval along with the replat along with the condition that the existing easements must be shown on the plat and extended to the edge of the replatted lots.

There were no public comments.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consider Resolution 2368, a Resolution Approving Plat of Drake’s Second Addition.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Ordinance

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1102, an Ordinance Approving the Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes dedicated to City Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Projects. 

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1104, an Ordinance Approving the Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes Dedicated to Economic Development, Basic Industry, Job Development, Tax Relief Infrastructure, other Special Request, Service and Retail Business Development.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1107, an Ordinance to Create and Enact Section 7-05-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Use of Sidewalk for Outdoor Patio Area.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1109, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-01-04 and Subsection 4 of Section 16-01-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the City’s Extraterritorial Zoning and Subdivision Jurisdiction.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2367, a resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule (Sidewalk Permits)

City Attorney Martineck stated, with the passage of ORD 1107 there is a need to set the fees.  City Administrator Crawford recommended $50 annually and $100 for encroachment.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously. 

New Business

Presentation from NDDOT on Proposed I-94 Drainage.

Brandon Barnes presented.

Shawn Cole shared his concerns.

Approve City Utility Disposition Document for NDDOT Project IM-NHU-2-094(159)290.

Consider Site Authorization for the ND Winter Show at the ND Winter Show Event Center.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

 

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford reported there have been some changes to our event applications.  We have added maps for the applicants to indicate where they will want barricades, electrical, garages and other things.  This will help our public works employees know what will be needed and where.

The President did declare a federal emergency.  August 2nd is when bids are due and it will be added to that night’s meeting to accept and award bid.  After that we will be able to have a timeline of events.

Any one that cuts into the streets for any reason needs to have a street cut permit.

There was a meeting with David Wick and they have a good plan and continue to work on the improvements.

We are talking with Dietrich’s about the process of getting a certified training for our sanitation department to get their CDLs.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Police Chief Hatcher stated next Thursday the VCPR is hosting a Safety Night in the Park for anyone that would like to participate.

Chad Petersen from KLJ provided an update on 6th St. NW. Road should be open next week sometime with seeding and trees in early Sept.

12th St NW they are working on ADA ramps which will take 3-4 weeks and then they move on to the mill and overlay portion.

Petro Serve/8th Ave Wintershow Road is tentatively scheduled to start around August 15th.

President Carlsrud thanked everyone for their work.

Adjourn

Meeting was adjourned at 5:52 P.M.

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7.19.2022 Commission Agenda

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Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the July 7th, 2022 Finance and Commission Meetings.

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 Plat of Drake’s Second Addition (City Attorney Martineck)

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Consider Resolution 2368, a Resolution Approving Plat of Drake’s Second Addition (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1102, an Ordinance Approving the Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes dedicated to City Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Projects.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1104, an Ordinance Approving the Extension of Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Taxes Dedicated to Economic Development, Basic Industry, Job Development, Tax Relief Infrastructure, other Special Request, Service and Retail Business Development. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1107, an Ordinance to Create and Enact Section 7-05-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Relating to Use of Sidewalk for Outdoor Patio Area. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

4. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1109, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 11-01-04 and Subsection 4 of Section 16-01-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the City’s Extraterritorial Zoning and Subdivision Jurisdiction.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2367, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule (Sidewalk Permits).  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Presentation from NDDOT on Proposed I-94 Drainage (Brandon Barnes)

N2. Approve City Utility Disposition Document for NDDOT Project IM-NHU-2-094(159)290. (Brandon Barnes)

  Roll Call:        Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

N3. Consider Site Authorization for the ND Winter Show at the ND Winter Show Event Center.  (Finance Director Richter)

   Roll Call:       Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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8.2.2022 Budget Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM, 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/82380815567 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 823 8081 5567

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

  • Discuss First Draft of 2023 Budget. 

Adjourn

Agenda Available

8.2.2022 Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 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/87333629209 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  873 3362 9209.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approval of Consent Agenda

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.
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Public Hearing

Ordinance

  •  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1108, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections XXXX of the Valley

City Municipal Code Related to Parking and Storage of Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop             Carlsrud

  •  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1110, an Ordinance for Contractor Licenses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop             Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1111, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section xxxx of the Valley City

Municipal Code Related to Parking in Public Parking Lots.

Roll Call:    Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop            Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

Resolution

New Business

  • Approve Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Agreement with Barnes County.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop            Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Review Petition for Vacation of Four Bottle Drive and Approve for Further Consideration of Planning and Zoning Commissioner.  (City Attorney Martineck)
    Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop            Magnuson        Carlsrud
  • Approve and Award Bid for Temporary Levee Removal.

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop            Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve the City’s Selection to Purchase the DEF Tank Equipment from Dakota Plains Ag/CHS for the total of $1,872.24.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn