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07.20.2026 Special Commission Minutes

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday July 20, 2026
9:30 AM

President Bishop called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.

Members present: President Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Kline, Commissioner Magnuson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein

Pledge of Allegiance

New Business

Appoint commissioner to fill board vacancy for term ending on June 30, 2028, pursuant to N.D.C.C. section 40-9-10.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to appoint Jeffrey Erickson for vacant Commissioner position, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes         Motion passed

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 9:32 am

07.21.2026 Finance Minutes

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday July 21, 2026

Called to Order

President Bishop called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.

Roll Call

Members present: President Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Kline, Commissioner Erickson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein

Agenda items

Presentation on Hostage Negotiation Team by Lt. Sid Mann.

Police Chief Horner introduced Sid Mann of the Jamestown Police Department and presented a request for approximately $3,000 in funding to support the Hostage Negotiation Team under the James River TAC Team. The Jamestown Police Department has historically covered the team’s training and certification costs but is requesting that participating agencies share the expense.

Discuss increasing limit on number of points of sale for golf course alcohol license.

City Attorney Martineck reviewed the current alcohol license and proposed amendment.  Brian Gullickson, owner of North 9 Bar and Grill, was in attendance for questions.  It was noted that the current ordinance limits the golf course to one mobile point of sale, which has proven restrictive during large events. Brian Gullickson explained that allowing multiple mobile service locations, such as a beverage cart and a temporary beverage station, would improve service during busy tournaments. The Commission reviewed the request and discussed the possibility of amending the ordinance to better accommodate the golf course’s operational needs.

Review Monthly Expenditures Reports.

Quarterly Engineer Report.

Discuss Native Land Designation for the following City Owned Parcels.

  1. 63-2390235 – Lake Shore Acres
    1. 63-0830017 – Countryside 2nd Edition
    1. 63-4530274 – Secarse ADD out lot A&B
    1. 63-6130200 – Zetterberg Plat
    1. 63-0880017 – Crestwood ADD
    1. 63-0880216 – Crestwood ADD
    1. 63-0430003 – Bjornson Heights
    1. 63-4000476 – Riverside Park ADD
    1. 63-4000458 – Riverside Park ADD
    1. 63-6040369 – Zetterberg Sub
    1. 63-1160013 – Riverside Park Lot B
    1. 63-5010024 – Spring Hills ADD
    1. 63-6040369 – 11th Ave SE
    1. 63-4000836 – 259 10th Ave SE
    1. 63-1150120 – 12th Ave SE – EAST Riverside Park
    1. 63-3021087 – Metes & Bounds in VC
    1. 63-6040378 – 282 11th Ave SE
    1. 63-6040393 – 261 11th Ave SE
    1. 63-6040405 – 252 11th Ave SE
    1. 63-2660168 – Maiers ADD
    1. 63-2350300 – 1201 Four Bottle Dr
    1. 63-2350500 – 1415 Four Bottle Dr

Operations Superintendent Klemisch presented a proposal to designate certain city-owned properties as natural areas rather than regularly maintained lots. Many of the sites are steep, wooded, or difficult to access, making routine mowing impractical and unnecessary. The designation would reduce maintenance costs and time, provide wildlife habitat, and preserve natural vegetation while allowing limited maintenance, such as controlling noxious weeds and clearing around utilities when needed.

Discuss Purchasing Policy.

City Administrator Crawford presented a proposed update to the City’s purchasing policy to reflect increased costs. The proposal would raise the threshold requiring formal bidding from $30,000 to $50,000.

Discuss grant management and administration services provided by Nexus Planning and Consulting LLC.

City Administrator Crawford discussed the City’s required five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan, which must be maintained to remain eligible for hazard mitigation grants. She explained that the planning process involves City officials and emergency personnel and noted that Nexus can assist with identifying and applying for eligible grants on a contingency basis, receiving payment only if grant funding is awarded. City Administrator Crawford noted that using Nexus would reduce the administrative burden and improve the likelihood of successful applications and requested the Commission’s consideration of entering into an agreement for these grant-writing services.

Discuss Digital Accessibility.

Executive Assistant Bodine provided an update on upcoming changes to the City’s digital content requirements due to federal accessibility regulations. The City must ensure websites, social media, forms, minutes, and other digital materials are accessible to individuals with disabilities by April 2028. The transition will require staff training, updated document formatting, and coordination with departments and vendors to incorporate accessibility standards into regular workflows. No additional funding is being requested at this time.

Discuss designation of 5th St SE.

Operations Superintendent Klemisch discussed a roadway off Valley Avenue that has never been formally designated or maintained as a City street. He noted the area would require cleanup, gravel work, and potential risks if the City moves forward with naming and maintaining it as 5th Street Southeast.

Discuss street reconstruction at Legacy Townhomes Planned Unit Development.

The Commission discussed street reconstruction at Legacy Townhomes. Property owners met with their homeowner’s association and the homeowners are interested in having the City complete the project and assess the costs back to property owners. City Attorney Martineck noted there are still legal issues regarding property ownership and common area rights that need to be resolved before moving forward.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

Sanitation Department: Supervisor Swart reported routine operations, including hauling trees from the grass sites. Garbage collection has been running smoothly with minimal issues

Water Department: Water Superintendent Hesch reported that summer operations are in full swing, with staff working extended shifts to meet demand. The plant has increased production from 1,700 to 1,800 gallons per minute to support current conditions.

Electric Department: Electrical Superintendent Senf reviewed outages for the month and updated the commissioners on progress of summer projects.

Fire Department: Fire Chief Magnuson reported on chief calls for the month and reviewed increase in nuisance letters going out.  Chief Magnuson gave an update on dangerous buildings.

Police Department: Police Chief Horner reported strong community engagement, participation in local events, and attendance at the North Dakota League of Chiefs Conference. The department handled 726 calls for service and announced a Vigilant Parent Training on August 17 focused on social media safety and protecting children online.

Street Department: Operations Superintendent Klemisch provided updates on the Van Hall Lift Station rehabilitation, ash tree removal, landfill work, and upcoming citywide tree pickup. A failed West End Lift Station pump will be replaced, and new employee Sam Nielsen has joined the department.

City Administrator: City Administrator Crawford had Executive Assistant Bodine set up times with Commissioners for head shots.  City Administrator Crawford and City Engineer Eslinger reported that the original bid included repairing the former water tower area; however, the surrounding parking lot is in poor condition with significant cracking. Several repair options were reviewed, including larger patch areas, city-performed milling, or replacing the west parking lot at an estimated cost of $150,000. Crawford noted that patching only the required area would likely result in a poor-quality repair.  Crawford will continue evaluating cost-effective repair options and bring a recommendation back to the board.

Finance Director: Finance Director Klein reminded the board that the budget meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. She reported that the proposed budget has been reviewed with department heads and will meet with Dave to review additional items. Budget binders were distributed for board members to review prior to the meeting, and Klein offered to meet individually with any member who wanted to discuss the budget beforehand.

City Attorney: City Attorney Martineck informed that the legal software renewal is on the Commission agenda for approval as a multi-year contract. The software is considered essential for efficiency, and the cost includes a second user at no additional charge.

ADJOURN

Meeting Adjourned at 4:28pm

08.04.2026 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday August 04, 2026 at 5:00PM in the City Hall Commissioners Chambers located at 220 3rd St NE in Valley City ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82949590431 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  829 4959 0431.

Next Resolution: 2535 Next Ordinance: 1192
Call to Order


Roll Call


Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)


Approval of Agenda (Roll call vote needed only when changes are made to agenda)
Roll Call: Gulmon Kline Erickson Magnuson Bishop


Approval of Consent Agenda
A. Approve minutes from 07.20.2026 Special Commission Meeting and 07.21.2026 Finance and Commission Meeting
B. Approve Application for Local Permit
a. Ducks Unlimited, Raffle
b. Barnes County Senior Center, Bingo and Raffle
c. Valley City Junior Golf Association, Raffle (cont. upon payment)
C. Approve Contractors License
a. Arizona Courtlines INC
b. Ace Plumbing
c. The Roofing Company
d. Northern Improvement Company
Roll Call: Kline Gulmon Magnuson Erickson Bishop


PUBLIC COMMENTS
This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business. Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.
The following rules apply to Public Comments:
• Limited to five minutes per speaker.
• Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
• Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.
• May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.
Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to tplecity@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files. Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting.

Ordinance
ORD 1190. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1190 An ordinance to amend and reenact subsections 6, 7, and 8 of section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to purchasing. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Erickson Magnuson Gulmon Kline Bishop


ORD 1191. First reading of Ordinance 1191, An ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to golf course alcoholic beverage license. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Kline Gulmon


Resolution
RES 2534. A Resolution Authorizing Bids for Cropland Lease. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Gulmon Kline Erickson Magnuson Bishop


New Business
NB1. Consider Request for Funds for Childcare Grant Program. (BCVC Development Jennifer Feist)
Roll Call: Kline Gulmon Magnuson Erickson Bishop


NB2. Approve Renaissance Zone Authority Board recommendation to approve application for Josh & Tessa Lagein for a 5-year income tax exemption and 5-year property tax exemption capped at $500,000 located at 732 8 ½ Ave NW and designated as project VC- 146 (City Assessor Drabus)
Roll Call: Erickson Magnuson Gulmon Kline Bishop


NB3. Approve MOU between the City of Valley City and Abused Persons Outreach Center, Inc. for 2027 Justice Assistance Grant (Finance Director Klein)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Kline Gulmon Bishop


NB4. Appoint Dave Carlsrud to Board of Directors of Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA) to serve on behalf of the City of Valley City. (President Bishop)
Roll Call: Gulmon Kline Erickson Magnuson Bishop


NB5. Approve BEK Communications Easement for Fiber to Statewide Interoperable Radio Network Tower – Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58. (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Kline Gulmon Magnuson Erickson Bishop


NB6. Approve Award – Permanent Flood Protection Phase 4. (City Engineer)
Roll Call: Erickson Magnuson Gulmon Kline Bishop


CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS
ADJOURN

07.29.2026 Special Commission Meeting

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
7:30 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 7:30 AM, at City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83325317643 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 833 2531 7643.

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)

New Business

NB1.  Discuss and Approve 2027 Preliminary Budget. 

Roll Call:          Gulmon          Magnuson          Kline           Erickson          Bishop

Adjourn

07.07.2026 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

5:00 PM

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

Members present: President Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Kline, Commissioner Magnuson (via Zoom), City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Commissioner David Kline Oath of Office

Approval of Agenda

Add New Business #5, Approve to Re-appoint Tim Durheim to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion passed

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve minutes from June 16, 2026 Finance and Commission Meetings
  2. Approve minutes from the June 25, 2026 Special Commission Meeting
  3. Approve Contractors License 
    • Meyer Milk Transportation
    • T&J Contracting – Contingent upon receiving updated States license info.
    • Magnum Electric
    • Richards Excavating
    • Olaf Anderson Construction
    • Timber Ridge Exteriors LLC
    • Amy’s Windows LLC
  4. Approve Local Permit
    • SHINE Dance Team
  5. Approve Gaming Site Authorization
    • ND Wildlife Federation
  6. Approve Tree Trimming and Removal License
    • DDR Tree Service
  7. Approve Alcohol License Renewal
    • Sho3 LLC – Econo Lodge – Contingent upon payment of 2025 property taxes

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

Public Hearing

Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Sky Lanes.

No public comments

Motion to close public hearing by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

Motion to approve alcohol license by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion passed

Resolution

Approve Resolution 2530 Appointing the Judge of Municipal Court.             

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

Consideration of Amended and Restated S-1 Agreement and Schedule A, and Resolution

 The City Administrator having previously given a presentation highlighting the proposed changes to the agreement and the schedule for completing consideration and approval of the agreement and having answered questions and explaining how the amendments will impact the City, introduced the Resolution entitled “Resolution 2531 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MISSOURI BASIN MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY POWER SALE AGREEMENT (S-1) (amended and restated effective January 2, 2027).”

Commissioner Gulmon moved its adoption.  Commissioner Magnuson seconded the motion to adopt.

Following discussion by the board the Resolution came to a vote, the roll was then called, and the Resolution was adopted unanimously in the form shown below.

Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

RESOLUTION 2531

A Resolution to Approve Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale Agreement (S-1)

(amended and restated effective January 2, 2027)

WHEREAS, the City of Valley City, North Dakota (the “City”) is currently purchasing

all electric power and energy the City requires to meet the needs of its customers in excess of its

firm power allocation from the Western Area Power Administration (“Supplemental Power”)

from Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency d/b/a Missouri River Energy Services (“MRES”)

pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale

Agreement (S-1) (amended and restated effective January 2, 2017) (the “S-1 Agreement”) for a

term extending through January 1, 2057; and

WHEREAS, it is mutually beneficial to all parties that the base term of the S-1

Agreement, which currently ends on January 1, 2057, be extended until January 1, 2067, to

further secure the City’s long-term supply of Supplemental Power and to facilitate future

financing of electric generation and transmission projects of MRES on the most advantageous

terms and with the least impact on the wholesale power costs of the City and other members of

MRES; and

WHEREAS, the other proposed updates to the S-1 Agreement will further clarify the

rights and obligations of the parties under the agreement, for the mutual benefit of the City, the

other members of MRES, and MRES; and

WHEREAS, the Board of City Commissioners desires that MRES continue to plan for,

provide, and arrange for delivery of all Supplemental Power needed by the City.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of City Commissioners that the

“Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency Power Sale Agreement (S-1) (as amended and

restated effective January 2, 2027)” and “Schedule A” thereto by and among MRES, Western

Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, and the City are approved in the form presented.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that each of the City Administrator and City Finance

Director shall be, and each of them acting individually hereby is, authorized and directed to

execute and deliver to MRES each of the foregoing documents and take any other actions

associated therewith on behalf of the City.

Upon calling of the roll, the Resolution was adopted unanimously.

Whereupon, the President declared the Resolution duly adopted on the 7th day of July, 2026.

/S/ Michael Bishop, President Board of Commissioners

Attest Brenda Klein, Finance Director

New Business

Approve the Remodel Exemption Application for the Sliver Creek Properties Located at 348 7th Ave NE – Parcel Number 63-5860702.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion passed

Approve the Remodel Exemption Application for the Sliver Creek Properties Located at 281 College Street SW – Parcel Number 63-0250387.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

Approve Paving Improvement District No. 129 & 132 – 2025 Seal Coat Project.

City Engineer Petersen commented Paving projects 129 & 132 are completed and final review of project is completed.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

Appoint Vice President of the Valley City Commission.

Motion to appoint Commissioner Gulmon as Vice President by Commissioner Magnuson, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Magnuson-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion passed

Approve to Re-appoint Tim Durheim to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Kline.

Roll Call: Magnuson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Kline-Yes; Bishop-Yes               Motion Passed

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

South Central Dakota Regional Council was awarded $500,000 grant from EPA to assess asbestos, lead based paint, and petroleum contamination.  The Service Center continues to remain on budget and on schedule. 

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

Police Chief Horner reminded residents to keep grass clippings off the streets. Grass clippings can create hazardous conditions for motorists and may obstruct stormwater drainage, increasing the risk of localized flooding.

Commissioner Gulmon reported on the sales, food and beverage, and occupancy taxes.

City Engineer Petersen gave update on current construction projects.

City Engineer Eslinger gave update on water tower project.

ADJOURN

Meeting adjourned at 5:23pm

Attested to by:

                                                                                                                         __                                                                            

Brenda Klein, Finance Director                                                                  Michael Bishop, President of the 

City of Valley City                                                                                           City of Valley City Commission

07.20.2026 Special Commission Meeting

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday July 20, 2026
9:30 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday July 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86561256472 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 865 6125 6472.

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1. Appoint commissioner to fill board vacancy for term ending on June 30, 2028, pursuant to N.D.C.C. section 40-9-10.

Roll Call:   Gulmon           Kline          Magnuson          Bishop

Adjourn

07.21.2026 Finance Agenda

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Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND. 

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81838872598  or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 818 3887 2598

CALL TO ORDER

 Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Presentation on Hostage Negotiation Team by Lt. Sid Mann (Police Chief Horner)
  2. Discuss increasing limit on number of points of sale for golf course alcohol license. (City Attorney Martineck)
  3. Review Monthly Expenditures Reports. (Finance Director Klein)
  4. Quarterly Engineer Report. (Finance Director Klein)
  5. Discuss Native Land Designation for the following City Owned Parcels. (Operations Superintendent Klemisch)
    • 63-2390235 – Lake Shore Acres
    • 63-0830017 – Countryside 2nd Edition
    • 63-4530274 – Secarse ADD out lot A&B
    • 63-6130200 – Zetterberg Plat
    • 63-0880017 – Crestwood ADD
    • 63-0880216 – Crestwood ADD
    • 63-0430003 – Bjornson Heights
    • 63-4000476 – Riverside Park ADD
    • 63-4000458 – Riverside Park ADD
    • 63-6040369 – Zetterberg Sub
    • 63-1160013 – Riverside Park Lot B
    • 63-5010024 – Spring Hills ADD
    • 63-6040369 – 11th Ave SE
    • 63-4000836 – 259 10th Ave SE
    • 63-1150120 – 12th Ave SE – EAST Riverside Park
    • 63-3021087 – Metes & Bounds in VC
    • 63-6040378 – 282 11th Ave SE
    • 63-6040393 – 261 11th Ave SE
    • 63-6040405 – 252 11th Ave SE
    • 63-2660168 – Maiers ADD
    • 63-2350300 – 1201 Four Bottle Dr
    • 63-2350500 – 1415 Four Bottle Dr

6. Discuss Purchasing Policy. (City Administrator Crawford)

7. Discuss grant management and administration services provided by Nexus Planning and Consulting LLC (City Administrator Crawford)

8. Discuss Digital Accessibility (Executive Assistant Bodine)

9. Discuss designation of 5th St SE. (Operations Superintendent Klemisch)

10. Discuss street reconstruction at Legacy Townhomes Planned Unit Development. (City Attorney Martineck)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

  1. Sanitation Department
  2. Water Department
  3. Electric Department
  4. Fire Department
    • Fire Extinguisher ReportBlighted & Dangerous Buildings
  5. Police Department
  6. Street Department
  7. Administration
    • Building Permit Report
    • Court Report

 ADJOURN

07.21.2026 Commission Agenda

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Valley City, North Dakota

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at 5:00PM in the City Hall Commissioners Chambers located at 220 3rd St NE in Valley City ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89436977958 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  894 3697 7958

Next Resolution: 2534    Next Ordinance: 1191

Call to Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (Please Stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll call vote needed only when changes are made to agenda)

Roll Call:     Magnuson           Gulmon             Kline                Bishop 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the July 07, 2026 Commission Meeting
  2. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  3. Approve Contractors License
    • JT Lawn Services & Landscaping
    • Bob’s Excavating
    • A.M.P. Contracting
    • Ray Nelson Construction
    • LS Drywall INC

Roll Call:      Gulmon          Kline          Magnuson           Bishop        

PUBLIC COMMENTS

This portion of the meeting provides a limited public forum for Valley City residents, property owners and business owners to address the Board of City Commissioners on topics related to City business.  Interested persons must submit a comment card with the individual’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. Non-residents must provide the address of the City of Valley City business the individual operates or works at or the address of real property which the individual owns within the City of Valley City. Comments cards must be provided to the meeting secretary and approved prior to speaking. Public comments are limited solely to business matters and concerns pertinent to the City.

The following rules apply to Public Comments:

•              Limited to five minutes per speaker.

•              Must not interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting.

•              Must not be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful.

•              May be prohibited if an alternative procedure exists to bring that particular type of public comment before the City, the public comment includes confidential or exempt information, or the public comment is otherwise prohibited by law.

Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment may be delivered to the meeting secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two pages. Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit written comments to tplecity@valleycity.us. Written comments hand delivered at the time of the meeting or emailed prior to 4:00 pm on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Board for their information and maintained in City files.  Written comments are not read aloud at the meeting.

Ordinance

First reading of Ordinance 1190 An ordinance to amend and reenact subsections 6, 7, and 8 of section 1-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to purchasing. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:      Kline          Magnuson          Gulmon           Bishop

Resolution

RES 2532, A Resolution approving conditional use permit south half lot 14, block 19, original townsite (Guest Inn). (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:     Magnuson           Gulmon        Kline          Bishop

RES 2533, A Resolution approving conditional use permit Lot 1 Block 11, Benson’s Addition to City of Valley City (Cosmetics Business Home Occupation)

Roll Call:      Kline          Magnuson          Gulmon           Bishop

New Business

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,504,338. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:      Gulmon          Kline          Magnuson           Bishop

NB2.  Appoint and Approve Reorganization of Commissioners’ Portfolios. (Finance Director Klein)

  1. Finance
  2. PW Streets
  3. Sanitation
  4. Sewer
  5. Water Distribution
  6. PW Electric
  7. Water Treatment PlantPolice/FireBuilding/Grounds

Roll Call:      Kline          Magnuson          Gulmon           Bishop

NB3. Appoint and Approve Commissioner Assignments to Additional Committees and Boards. (Finance Director Klein)

  • Valley City Planning and Zoning Commissioner (2 Commissioners).
  • Valley City Library Board (1 Commissioner)
  • City County Health Board (1 Commissioner)
  • Barnes County Planning and Zoning (2 Commissioners)
  • Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation (2 Commissioners)
  • Board for Community Service (1 Commissioner)

Roll Call:     Magnuson           Gulmon        Kline          Bishop

NB4. Approve 5-year extension of Westlaw legal software. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:      Gulmon          Kline          Magnuson           Bishop

NB5. Approve Valley City Barnes County Development Corporation Sales Tax Funding Agreement for Fiscal Year 2027. (VCBC Development Corp Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:      Kline          Magnuson          Gulmon           Bishop

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

ADJOURN

06.25.2026 Special Commission Minutes

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Special City Commission Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Vice President Bishop called the meeting to order at 11:00am.

Members present: Vice President Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approve Tobacco Retail License for Brothers III

Approve Alcohol Retail License for

  • North 9 Bar and Grill
  • Casa Mexico

Approve Gaming Site Authorization for Valley Twisters Gymnastic

Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes                  Motion passed

ResolutionApprove Resolution 2529, A Resolution Amending the Master Fee
Schedule Updated the sign permit fees for portable signs.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call: Gulmon-Yes; Erickson-Yes; Bishop-Yes                  Motion passed

New Business

Approve adding elected President Mike Bishop and removing President
Dave Carlsrud as an authorized signer on the City of Valley City’s accounts at
Dacotah Bank effective July 1, 2026.Motion to approve by Commissioner Gulmon, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.Roll Call: Erickson-Yes; Gulmon-Yes; Bishop-Yes                  Motion passedAdjournMeeting
was adjourned at 11:03am


06.16.2026 Finance Minutes

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday June 16, 2026

Called to Order

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.

Roll Call

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein

Agenda items

Recognition: Zeke Barnick-Intern.

Review monthly bills/reports.

Review Bids for Permanent Flood Protection Phase 4.

City Engineer Petersen reviewed the 5 bids received for Phase IV Permanent Flood Protection Construction. With bids coming in over the engineer’s estimate the Commission was asked if they want to move forward which would require a cost share request from the Department of Water Resources for the additional dollars for construction costs. The Commission agreed to move forward with the cost share request.

Discuss MRES amended power sale agreement.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS.

Sanitation Department: Supervisor Swart reported the container count is holding steady, not much change.  Many residents still have metal and/or appliances in their yard left from clean up week.  Electronic clean up went well, there was a decrease in the amount we took in from previous times.

Water Treatment Plant: supervisor Hesch reported amount of water used and hours worked.  Lots of rain last week so that is good for us.  To clarify we do not give out free water to fill pools or anything like that, all water is charged.

Electric Department: Electrical Superintendent Senf reported on power outages and progress of summer projects. Looking to start doing more underground electric service.  This would minimize the potential for outages. 

Fire Department: Asst. Fire Chief Coit reported on calls for service and chief pages.  Updated commissioners on progress of a few dangerous buildings and Wick trailer court.  Discussion on the increase in amounts of letters going out to mow yards and the process with that.

Police Department: Police Chief Horner reviewed calls for service and reported on completed trainings for the department.

Street Department: Street Superintendent Klemisch reported June 22-23 the water towers will be taken down to prepare for new water tower.  Water pressure in the NW part of town might be lower then normal but everyone should still have water.

Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 4:30pm