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12.02.2025 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 02, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83961165836 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  839 6116 5836.

Next Resolution No. 2507            Next Ordinance No. 1185

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:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the November 18, 2025 Finance Meeting and Commission Meeting
  2. Approve Contractors License
    1. Precision Concrete Cutters INC
  3. Approve Tree Trimming and Removal License
    1. Ross’ Tree Service
    1. Ground to Sky
  4. Approve Local Permit
    1. Raffle – VCSU Trap Club
    1. Raffle Board – Laine Schwehr Road to Recovery Benefit

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

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

  1.  Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  •  Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

  •  First Reading of Ordinance 1183 To Amend and Reenact Sections 7-01-01 and 7-01-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Building Permits. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

  •  First Reading of Ordinance 1184 to amend and reenact sections 10-01-03 and subsection 2 of section 10-05-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to stormwater permits. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Set 2026 Commission Meeting Dates, Planning and Zoning Meetings, and Tax Equalization Meeting (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Firm Electric Service Contract (No. 14-UGPR-1004) with Western Area Power Administration (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Designated Entity Contract (No. 25-UGPR-95) with Missouri River Energy Services and Western Area Power Administration (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Public Assistance Grant Program Subgrant Agreement for FEMA-4888-DR and Designate Finance Director Klein as the Primary Agent and City Administrator Crawford as the Alternate Agent (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB5.Approve Task Order for Preliminary & Design Engineering for 2026 Pavement Improvement Project (Various Locations). (City Engineer Petersen)

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB6. Approve IIJA Grid Resilience Grant (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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11.18.2025 Commission Meeting Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85013757198 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  850 1375 7198

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 Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the November 04, 2025.
  2. Approve Local Contractors License
    1. Freeman Trades
  3. Approve Application for Local Permit (Raffle)
    1. VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society
    1. S.H.I.N.E Dance Team

Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Carlsrud 

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

Public Hearing

  1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City.

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:   Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud 

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1181 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Lots 1-16, Block 22, Root’s Addition, City of Valley City.

Roll Call:   Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud 

  • Open Public Hearing Regarding First Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County.

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:   Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1182 to Rezone and Amend Zoning Map Auditor’s Lot 1 and the S360’ of the E820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 Both of the NW ¼ of Section 32-140N-58W, Barnes County.

Roll Call:   Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud 

  • Open Public Hearing Regarding Liquor License Application for Sho3 LLC dba Econo Lodge

Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:   Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud 

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Sho3 LLC dba Econo Lodge.

 

Roll Call:   Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud 

Ordinance

Resolution

Resolution No 2505 a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Auditors Lot 1 and the S 360’ of the E 820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 NW¼ Section 32-140-58

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

New Business

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,275,415

            Roll Call:         Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud 

NB2. Approve Employee Assistance Program Contract Renewal – The Village

Roll Call:         Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud 

NB3.  Rescind Approval of Resolution 2503, A Resolution Authorizing Bids for Cropland Lease – Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58

Roll Call:         Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud 

NB4.  Approve Addendum to Farm Lease for One Year Pursuant to Contract Dated April 18, 2024 — Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

NB5. 2026 MRES REC Elections

Roll Call:         Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud 

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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11.18.2025 Finance Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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/84036571683 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 840 3657 1683

CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Review monthly bills/reports (Finance Director Klein)
  2. Discuss SIRN Tower Conditional Use Permit
  3. Transportation Plan Update – Will Hutchings
  4. Discuss Previous Authorization of Bids for Cropland Lease – Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58
  5. Discuss NDDOT Special Road Fund
  6. 2026 MRES REC Election Form (City Administrator Crawford)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS. (3:30PM)

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

Adjourn

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11.4.2025 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81829777720 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  818 2977 7720.

Next Resolution No. 2507            Next Ordinance No. 1181

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 Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 10.21.2025 Finance & Commission Meetings.    
  2. Approve Local Contractor Application:
    1. Escape Fire Protection, Inc. – Vadnais Heights, MN                        
    1. Tecta America Dakotas – Fargo, ND                                                          
  3. Approve Gaming Site Authorization License:
    1. ND Chapter of Delta Waterfowl, Inc                                               
    1. Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club, Inc.                                            

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

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

Public Hearing

  1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Bon Bon Café.

(City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                                                                            

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Bon Bon Café.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Ordinance

Resolution

RES 2505. A Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit Auditors Lot 1 and the 360’ of the E 820’ of Auditor’s Lot 2 NW1/4 Section 32-140-58. (City Attorney Martineck)                                     

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2506. A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $600,000 Wastewater Treatment Improvement Warrant, Series 2025.    (Finance Director Klein)                                                            

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve changes to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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10.10.2025 Special Commission Meeting Agenda

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, October 10, 2025
9:00 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 9:00 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/88563758201 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  885 6375 8201.

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1. Approve Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.  (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

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10.10.2025 Special Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, October 10, 2025

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

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

Others Present: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Police Chief Horner and City Engineer Petersen.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Special Assessments for Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 9:04 AM.

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10.7.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Gulmon, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson, City Assessor Drabus, Fire Chief Magnuson, Police Chief Horner, City Engineer Petersen, City Engineer Eslinger.

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

Commissioner Gulmon moved to remove NB3. Approve Interim Financing Agreement, Series F, for Red River Valley Water Supply Project and NB4. Approve opening a CD in the amount of $2,000,000 at Dacotah Bank, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 9.16.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.
  2. Approve Contractor Licenses:
    1. Advanced Striping, Inc. – Fargo
    1. Sieg Construction – Valley City
    1. Vita Roofing LLP – Fargo
  3. Approve Local Raffle Permit:
    1. Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce
    1. Trinity Lutheran WELCA
    1. St. Catherine School
    1. SHINE

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve contingent on Sieg Construction providing updated Liability Insurance form, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Public Hearing

Declared Public Hearing Open Regarding Special Assessment Projects: Paving Improvement District No. 126, Water Main Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68, and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Water Main Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Committee with the exception of Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55 which was tabled for further review, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Declared Public Hearing Open Regarding Special Assessment Projects: Paving Improvement District No. 128, Water Main Improvement District No. 105, and Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69.

Commissioner Bishop moved to close, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Water Main Improvement District No. 105, and Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Ordinance

ORD 1179. Second and final reading of Ordinance 1179, an Ordinance to create and enact Section 01-01-17 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to billing and fees for city services.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

ORD 1180. Second and final reading of Ordinance 1180, an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Annual City Budget.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution

RES 2502. A Resolution authorizing filing of application with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for a loan under the Clean Water Act and/or the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

NB1. Approve Accepting Award for Back the Blue Funds.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

NB2. Approve Agreement with the ND Department of Health and Human Services for the Police Department to develop the Responsible Tobacco Retailer Training Project.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

City Administrator’s Report

City Administrator Crawford covered updates on construction progress, including soil removal and groundwork for the Service Center building, with soil being consolidated to one location for efficiency. Also, announced there will be an open house event on Wednesday October 8th for PFP homes, allowing residents to view items for potential auction.

City Updates & Commission Reports

Finance Director Klein announced that Brady Martz will be giving a quick overview of our 2024 audit at the next meeting.

Police Chief Horner reminded residents about parking regulations for the winter months.

City Engineer Eslinger reported the bids for the Water Tower project have been posted and are due Wednesday October 15, 2025.

Commissioner Gulmon provided a financial update, noting that revenues were outpacing expenses, but sales tax was down compared to the previous year.

Adjourn – 5:44 PM

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10.21.2025 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 220 3rd St. NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86372152642 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  863 7215 2642.

Next Resolution No. 2504             Next Ordinance No. 1181

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:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 10.7.2025 Commission & 10.10.2025 Special Commission Meetings.
  2. Approve Extension of City Administrator’s Contract.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

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 knord@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

Resolution

RES 2503. A Resolution Authorizing Bids for Cropland Lease – Auditor’s Lot 2 NE1/4 31-140-58 and Auditor’s Lot 1 NW1/4 32-140-58. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

RES 2504. A Resolution Establishing Fee for Water Tower Infrastructure. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

  • Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $3,569,764. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve 2024 Audit Report prepared by Brady Martz. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Approval of Master Police Officer position. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve 2026-2030 School Resource Officer Contract. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5. Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Northwest Standpipe Replacement Project.  (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N6. Approve Award – Northwest Area Water System Improvements. (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7. Approve Amendment to Section A.2.3.1 of Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with McGough Construction — Substantial Completion Date October 19, 2026.

(City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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10.21.2025 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting 

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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/87319137584 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 873 1913 7584

CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Overview of the 2024 Audit Report by Brady Martz
  2. Review Monthly Expenditures Reports. (Finance Director Klein)
  3. Quarterly Engineer Report. (Finance Director Klein)
  4. Update on Viking Trailer Court (City Administrator Crawford)
  5. Discuss Renewing School Resource Officer Contract. (Police Chief Horner)
  6. Discuss Master Police Officer position. (Police Chief Horner)
  7. Discuss Series F, Red River Valley Water Supply Project. (President Carlsrud)
  8. Discuss extension of City Administrator’s contract. (President Carlsrud)
  9. Discuss Bids for Northwest Area Water System Improvements. (City Engineer)
  10. Discuss Water Tower Surcharge amount. (City Administrator Crawford)
  11. Discuss status of Phase IV PFP. (City Engineer)
  12. Discuss regulation of concrete work and storm water management. (City Administrator Crawford)

DEPARTMENT REPORTS. (3:30PM)

  1. Sanitation Department
    1. Water Department
    1. Electric Department
    1. Fire Department
      1. Fire Extinguisher Report
      1. Blighted & Dangerous Buildings
    1. Police Department
    1. Street Department
    1. Administration

            Building Permit Report

            Court Report

Adjourn

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9.16.2025 Finance Minutes

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

2:30 PM

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.

Other present: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Police Chief Horner, City Engineer Petersen, City Engineer Eslinger.

Agenda Items

Review monthly bills/reports. Finance Director Klein reviewed the monthly bills and reports.

Discuss Valley City NW Water Tower. City Engineer Eslinger reviewed the cost options with the project and what the 30 year loan payments would look like. Consensus was the City would do a $500,000 down payment and look at a $2 base fee per meter monthly charge on utility billing.

Review CD Renewal Options. The Commission reviewed CD rate options. Consensus was to renew the rates at Dacotah Bank for 7 months and going forward the Finance Committee will determine CD renewals and report to the City Commission.

Review Settlement Agreement for the 2nd Ave 3rd St. NE Reconstruction Project. Commissioner Bishop moved to add Review Settlement Agreement for the 2nd Ave 3rd St. NE Reconstruction Project to the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

City Engineer Petersen reviewed the Notice of Intent and change orders with STRATA. The dollar amount paid by the City and NDDOT would not change due to these documents. Consensus was to move forward.

Department Reports

Department Spotlight – New Employees since 1.1.2025

Sanitation Department Forman Swart reported on getting new software for the Transfer Station.

Water Department Water Treatment Superintendent Hesch reported on the lagoon.

Electrical Department Electrical Superintendent Senf reported on progress of current projects.

Fire Department Fire Chief Magnuson reported monthly calls and blighted buildings.

Police Department Police Chief Horner reported monthly calls for service and discussed vehicle purchase in 2026. Commission agreed for the Police Department to purchase the Ford Explorer in 2026. Chief Horner updated the Commission on Back the Blue funds awarded and a potential agreement with ND Department of Health and Human Services to develop the Responsible Tobacco Retailer Training Project.

Street Department Operations Superintendent Klemisch reported on progress of current projects.

Administration

City Administrator Crawford discussed Ordinance changes and PFP Buyouts. Discussed the Preliminary & Design Engineering services for the Exit 292/Loves Access Flex Fund Application. Commissioners agreed to pay 5% of the project, which is a 50/50 cost share with the County for the local 10% share.

Finance Director Klein discussed current CD’s and gave an update on changes made to the budget.

Adjourn – 4:42 PM