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6.23.2025 Special Commission Agenda

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Special City Commission Meeting/2025 Summer Storm Press Conference
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, June 23, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81092546772 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  810 9254 6772.

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1.    2025 Summer Storm Update.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

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5.20.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 20, 2025



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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

OATH OF OFFICE FOR POLICE OFFICER CHAISE JOHNSON

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

No Changes.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Minutes from the 5.5.2025 Commission Meeting.                                                          
  2. Approve Site Authorizations:

      Valley City Baseball Association @ Clubhouse Lounge                                                                Valley Twisters Gymnastics Club, Inc @ Tavern 94

      VC Eagles Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles @ VC Eagles Aerie 2192, My Bar &          Jimmy’s Pizza

      Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club @ Youth Sports Complex

  • Approve New 2025-26 Contractor Licenses:                                                                                       Ulrich Enterprises, Inc. dba Ulrich Pool Company of Fargo

      Concrete Cowboys Inc of Jamestown

      Loren Richards Inc/Richards Excavating of Fargo

      Sullivan Construction Inc of Fargo    

  • Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewals:                                                                                      ACB Construction

            All Finish Concrete Inc

            Breland Enterprises Inc dba American Waterworks

            Karma Enterprises LLC dba Asset Services LLC

            Richard Berg Construction

            Bridge City Landscaping & Excavating LLC

            Central Trenching Inc

            Comstock Construction Inc

            CR Larson Concrete

            Floor to Ceiling Carpentry & Repair

            FM Asphalt LLC

            Herzog Roofing Inc

            High Performance Coatings, Inc

            Hi-Line Construction

            Johnny B’s Trees & Service

            Kenpat Central Florida LLC

            Travis Kunze Construction

            Meridian Commercial Construction LLC

            Midland Door Solutions LLC

            Northland Sheds Inc

            RAG Properties LLC

            Tate & John’s Enterprises

            Tim’s Custom Cabinets & Construction

            Valley Realty Inc

            RJ’s Plumbing & Heating Inc

            Tim’s Plumbing LLC

            Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C Inc

            APi HVAC Services Inc dba Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors

            Superior Electric of Fargo LLC

            PEC Solutions of the Dakotas LLC

            John’s Refrigeration & Electric Inc

            Hi-Line Electric Inc

            Grotberg Electric Inc

            Energize Electric LLC

            Bentson Electric

            Differding Electric LLC        

            Bakkegard & Schell Inc

            Sheyenne River Repair

            Manning Mechanical

            Grotberg Electric Inc dba Triton Mechanical

            2 Phase Electric LLC

            Hope Electric

            Northland Window & Door

            Brett Stearns Enterprises LLC

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.      

Motion to Close Hearing.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to close the hearing, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve Texkota’s Application, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

ORD 1171 Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1171, An ordinance to create and enact Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to an enterprise for single-family homebuyer assistance.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION

RES 2480 Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No 72.           

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2485 Resolution Approving Engineer’s Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans and Specifications for Paving Improvement District No. 131, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District

No. 71 Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 57, Water Main Improvement District No. 107.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2486 Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 131. NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239).                      

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.    

RES 2487 Resolution Approving Electric Utility Revenue Bond Series 2025 in the amount of $13,000,000 through the Bank of North Dakota Infrastructure Revolving Loan Fund.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2488 Resolution Approving Final Plat of B&G Subdivision, City of Valley City. 

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2489 Resolution Approving Final Plat of Bishop Subdivision, City of Valley City.

Commissioner Bishop abstains due to a conflict of Interest.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.                                                                                                                                                                                                           

RES 2490 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Improvement Warrants and Exchanging them for $1,200,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds of 2025. Jon Lundby with Colliers reported that the City received a rate of 4.26% for 30 years. The City has a really good rating of 8.1.          

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RES 2491 Resolution Determining Sufficiency of Protests for Paving Improvement District 132. Finance Director Klein reported that there were no protests.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.    

RES 2492Resolution Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Paving 132 and Paving 129.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously     

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,483,468.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment for Transportation Plan

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Roll Call Vote: Magnuson-Aye,             Erickson-No, Gulmon-Aye, Bishop-Aye , Carlsrud-Aye

Motion Carried.

Approve Bid for Sale of 2019 Chevy Tahoe — $3,001.00.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the request for additional funds to support establishment of the new Single-Family Home Buyer Assistance Program to fund six homes in Valley City.           

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the request of $61,250., seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve contract with the State Tax Commissioner to administer the City of Valley City’s local sales, use and gross receipts taxes for the 2025-2027 biennium.                               

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Amendment to Exhibit A – Resolution 2465, to Correct Administrative Error in Published

Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Service. Verify the changes on the Master Fee Schedule.                      

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Recommendation from the Renaissance Zone Authority Board to Approve the Application

from Sullivan Construction for a 5-year State Income Tax Exemption and a 5-year Property Tax

Exemption Capped at $300,000 Valuation on a New Single-Family Home and Designate it as VC-138.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

City Assessor Current shared that the Primary Resident’s Tax Credit went up from $500. to $1600. for 2025. Property Owners will no longer receive an estimated tax notice in August. Your tax notice will now list the past years taxes and everyone will get a notice. 

Commissioner Gulmon gave an update on the Service Center. Dirt work should happen in June or July of 2025 with a completed Service Center end date of September 2026. Gulmon also gave a shout out to the Crews who worked during Cleanup Week thanking them for all their efforts.  

Commissioner Erickson dittoed the thank you to the Crews for their work with Cleanup Week. He also reminded all that trees & branches will be picked up May 29th a& 30th. The Transfer Station will be open on May 31st for Residents to haul trash to the Station at no charge. There will also be an Electronic Disposal Week, June 9th through the 13th. Residents may bring their old electronics to the Transfer Station & dispose of them for just $.75 a pound.   

President Carlsrud thanked the Staff and Commissioners for all they do for the City.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 P.M.

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5.20.2025 Finance Minutes

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, May 20, 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, Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz

Agenda Items

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

Discuss Camera Grant. City Administrator Crawford shared with the Commissioners that the original Grant for the Cameras did not cover all of the expenses but there are funds from other Grants that will.

Discuss an Ordinance allowing Chickens in City Limits.  President Carlsrud shared that a number of Citizens have reached out and inquired about raising chickens. The Commissioners have asked City Attorney Martineck to look into what neighboring Cities allow and draft an ordinance for the June 17th meeting.

Review City Mobile Home Park Regulations. City Attorney Martineck will draft an Ordinance about the age, model types, as well as installation allowed and where they are allowed in the City.

Discuss 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment for Transportation Plan. The Commissioners agreed to move forward with this plan.

Discuss Administrative Approval for Changes to Applications on Liquor Licenses. The Commission agreed that notification for these changes is appropriate and Commission approval is not needed.

Review Gaming Site Authorization Regulations. City Attorney Martineck will draft an ordinance for Site Authorizations requiring the Gaming Operator to have ties to Valley City.

Discuss New Renaissance Zone Island. Discussion was had on the Renaissance Zone Authority Board moving forward with a new Island. This will allow more locations for the building of new homes that will qualify for the Renaissance Zone Tax Credits.

Discuss Possible Sale of Lot 3, Block 2, Bjornson Heights Parcel. City Administrator Crawford shared that there is interest in purchasing this piece of property to use for recreation. The Commissioners tabled the discussion until it is determined how much of the property is needed and the planned use of the property. There are concerns for the hill side and road below.

Department Reports

Department Spotlight – Police Department

Sanitation Department Supervisor Swart explained the process for picking up the garbage during Cleanup Week. Three different trucks loading different materials go around and collect the trash. Residents are still able to haul their items to the Transfer Station on May 31st at no cost. June 9th – 13th is Electronic Cleanup Week. During that week, you may take your used Electronics to the Transfer Station and dispose of them for just $ .75 /lb.  

Water Department Water Supervisor Hesch explained that they are using surface water currently and not the aquafer.  

Electrical Department Electrical Superintendent Senf had 1 outage caused by a squirrel since last meeting and that his Team is busy working on projects.  

Fire Department Fire Chief Magnuson reported calls were back up for the month. They have also been busy removing signs around town and issuing notices for blighted or dangerous properties.

Police Department Police Chief Horner shared the calls that his Team has had over the last month. They have been busy with Compliance Checks; Peer Support and Community projects and events. They will be swearing in new Police Officer Chaise Johnson today.

Street Department Operations Supervisor Klemisch’s Team has been busy completing the hydrant flushing around town. Cleanup week was very busy and they plan to pick up sticks & branches the 29th and 30th.

Finance Director Klein informed the Commission that she will be mailing out the budget schedule for July. The Auditors will be coming next week. The City is very happy with the bond rates that it received. 

City Attorney Martineck shared the current job openings for the City; An accountant, a Public Works 1 and a Public Works 2. The Executive Assistant position has been filled.

City Administer Crawford shared that the Employees at Public Works & City Hall have been busy switching desk/office locations. The west door will become locked full time. The North door will become the main entrance. The plan is to have this completed in June. They have been working on Phase 4 – Flood updates, Final information should be coming next week. Bids in July and the process should be completed in 2026.Water tower update: State Water Commission request is ready to go, waiting on the State for the Emergency request. The Water Tower Plan Site is done as well as the Environmental Review. Looking to this fall for a bid date. Completed the base in 2026 and the tower in 2027. Finished the Connie Courtney PFP Buyout. Per confirmation from the State, Valley City can have 2 Islands in their Renaissance Zone Blocks. We will be holding a Public Hearing during the June 17th Commission Meeting. Prior to the meeting. Letters will be mailed to the landowners.

President Carlsrud asked the Engineers to take note of the bid requirements and dates with the changes that were made.

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 4:37PM.

6.16.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

6/16/2025

Hello Folks,

  • Community Days activities along with the Bridge City Cruisers’ “Rally in the Valley” car show was held over the weekend.  Following a cool beginning Saturday, it remained dry with clouds giving way to comfortable temperatures and sunshine mid-afternoon. Thank you to the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce, Bridge City Cruisers and all who contributed to a grand event.
  • The parade was a dandy with many people braving the cooler temperatures to watch the parade and see the kids racing for candy.  Thank you to all who sponsored parade units.
  • There were about 184 cars, tractors, motorcycles, etc. on display in the Saturday show.  Likely one or more of them would have been pleasing for everyone.  A special event.
  • This Year’s Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit is on display now until July 2nd at our Barnes County Museum.  Take this opportunity to view the young people’s great artistic talents.
  • The golfing season is underway and I hope you all can play as well and as often as you want.  For golf to be fun for all, please respect “Golf Etiquette”.  Golf etiquette includes, but is not restricted to, picking up tees on the tee box, fixing ball marks so you’d be comfortable putting over them, replacing divots, obeying roped off areas for carts and being respectful of all other golfers.  For more information, enter a search for “Golf Etiquette”.  Enjoy “The Grand Old Game”.
  • Last week I mentioned that stopping at STOP signs is for your safety.  In addition, the fine is about $80.
  • The Arbor Day Foundation encourages us all to plant, nurture and celebrate trees in communities and forests everywhere.  To be successful, we must plant the kinds of trees that have a chance to survive in our area.  In City Hall we have a list of trees conducive to good growing in our zone and soil types.  Be informed, your “favorite tree” may not be best for your place.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “Putts get real difficult the day they hand out the money.”  ~ Lee Trevino

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

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6.17.2025 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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/84354906667or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  843 5490 6667.

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 June 3 2025, Commission Meeting.                                                        
  2. Approve Site Authorization Renewal:

      ND Horse Park Foundation at Casa Mexico Restaurant                                                              

  • Approve Fireworks Display Permit:

      Memory Fireworks, Max & Chad Elhard, at 1751 West Main St                                                 

  • Approve Contractor Licenses:

      Bob Ryerson Construction, Rogers                                                                               

      Earthwork Services, Inc, West Fargo                                                    

      Eckert & Sons, LLC, Fargo

      Goodon Buildings International, Inc., Rugby

      Huesman Schreiber Masonry, LLC, Glyndon MN

      Quality Concrete, Inc., Fargo

      Timber Ridge Exteriors, LLC, Rochester MN

  • Approve Contractor License Renewals:

      I’ll Tile & Stone, Inc.                                                                                                               

      LS Drywall, Inc.

      Magnum Electric, Inc.

      Morton Buildings, Inc.

      Ray Nelson Construction

  • Approve Alcohol Beverage License Renewals:

      Mosby LLC dba Boomers Corner Keg                                                                                      

      Bridges Bar & Grill

      Brockopp Brewing LLC

      Captains Pub LLC dba Captains Pub

      Casa Valley Inc. dba Casa Mexico Restaurant

      Dakota Silver LLC.

      FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club

      Jimmy’s Pizza

      My Bar

      North 9 Bar & Grille LLC

      Sabirs

      TBD Inc dba Sky Lanes Bowling Alley

      Texkota LLC dba Tavern 94

      ARP14 LLC dba The Clubhouse

      Larson Enterprises dba The Labor Club

      The Liquor Locker

      The Reserve at Woodland

  • Approve Tobacco License Renewals:

Gary & Ronald Peterson dba Brothers III Sport’s                                                                                  

Casey’s Retain Company dba Casey’s General Store #3363

County Bottle Shop Inc. dba The Liquor Locker

Dakota Silver LLC dba Dakota Silver

Family Dollar LLC dba Family Dollar #27662

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #071

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #072

Farmer’s Union Oil Company of Moorhead MN dba Petro Serve USA #073

FOE Aerie 2192 dba Eagles Club

Larson Enterprises LLC dba The Labor Club

Leevers Foods Inc. dba Leevers Foods

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. dba Love’s Travel Stop #849

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 jhintz@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 Changes to the Application for 2025 – 2035 Renaissance Zone Development Plan. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                         

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve Changes to the Application for 2025 – 2035.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Open Public Hearing on Violation of Tobacco License 2024-5 – Petro Serve USA #071

Motion to Close Hearing.                                                                                                                     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Consider Suspension of Tobacco License 2024-5 – Petro Serve USA #071

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

ORD 1172. An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 8-07-10, 11-02-08, and 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to mobile homes.                                                                                                             

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2493 A Resolution to Approving 2025-2065 Renaissance Zone. (City Administrator Crawford)       

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

RES 2494 A Resolution Setting Bond of City Auditor. (Finance Director Klein)                                     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,853,730.           

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB2. Public Library Yearly Update. (Library Board President Van Gijssel)                               

NB3. Approve Phil Mueller to the Valley City-Barnes County Library Board for the 2025-2027 Term.

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Dacotah Bank as City Credit Card Issuer, Effective July 1st, 2025. (Finance Director Klein)

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Funding of the Infrastructure for 12th St & 9th Ave NW. (City Administrator Crawford)

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

            NB6. Approve Permanent Flood Protection Buyout of Single-family Home and Garage at 1136 2nd Street SE for             $43,010.00. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                               

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB7. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 129 & 132 – 2025 Seal Coat. (City Engineers)                                                                                                          

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB8.   Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 72 – Sanitary Reline, Point Repairs & Manhole Rehab. (City Engineers)                                            

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB9. Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Permanent Flood Protection Phase IV. (City Engineer)                                                                                                                                

            Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB10. Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost-Share Application for Design Engineering for Permanent Flood Protection Phase V & VI. (City Engineer)                                                                       

            Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

6.9.2025 Mayor’s Minutes

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Hi Everybody,

  • This Tuesday the 10th is the last day to vote on our Valley City School Referendum.  With the property tax reform, our referendum can pass and many citizens’ taxes will still be less.  Information, pro & con, is available at https://www.hiliners.org/o/vcsd/page/referendum and 701-845-0483.  Please be informed and VOTE.
  • North Dakota State Representative Cindy Schrieber-Beck was a “champion” for her family, the State of North Dakota and the North Dakota  Agriculture Aviation Association to name a few.  My sympathies to her family and friends, she was a special woman.
  • STOP signs are NOT suggestions!  Please STOP as it is for your safety.  Thank you.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Changes at City Hall/Public Works. Moving forward, please use the NORTH entrance when entering the building (220 3rd St NE).  For your convenience the payment drop box will remain at the WEST door and the parking lot north of the Post Office. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming you through the NORTH door!
  • Mixing some fun with work, most months many city employees gather for potluck lunches.  Thank you for all you do and enjoy.
  • Kudos and thank you to the folks who facilitated the local Soapbox Derby over the weekend, I know it is a big job.  In case folks aren’t aware, some divisions in this event qualify for the International Derby in Akron, Ohio so the event is significant in the derby world.
  • June 9-13 the city is holding an “Electronics Clean Up” at the Transfer Station for residents and businesses of Valley City.  You can dispose of electronics, televisions, printers and computers for ONLY $0.75 per pound (CASH ONLY).  Please respect the “rules of the day” and enjoy the service, thank you.
  • “You can’t think yourself into good living.  You must live yourself into good thinking.”  ~ Thought to Ponder
  • The Valley City Police Department now has a secure location for your Internet purchases. If you want to meet at a safe space with camera footage, use this location in front of the Police Department for your exchange.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “At the end of the day, if I can say I had fun, it was a good day.”  ~ Simone Biles

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

6.2.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

6/2/2025

Greetings and Salutations,

  • Thank you to all of you folks who worked so diligently manicuring your yards and touching up your properties for summer.  Valley City is looking “well kept”, thanks again and please continue your great efforts.
  • Tagging on the aforementioned, thank you to our city crews for facilitating clean-up week and branch pick-up, you are special. Our community is looking marvelous.
  • If you have neighbors who need help with their yards, please consider helping 🙂
  • Tuesday, June 3rd, at 6:30 there is an open house at Valley City High School.  Enter door N2 and enjoy food, tours and a public meeting.  If you are opposed to the project at this point, please take a little time to attend and see if there is any “new information”.  For Sue and me, it appears it would cost us less with the school project and the property tax reform bill than we paid this year.  As a face of our community, a new school will help entice people to live here versus driving here and taking their pay checks to other communities.  I’d rather they’d be paying taxes in Valley City helping us all.
  • Many people have challenges in their lives, the following is from a friend’s column:  “Keep the Faith.”  Paul said it to Timothy. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the Faith.”  FSW has faced obstacles that required him to fight the good fight.  I don’t know when the race will end, but I know I must keep the Faith in a Lord that has blessed me.” ~ Friday Sports Wrap, thank you Oly.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “The willingness of America’s veterans sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”  ~ Jeff Miller

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud

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6.3.2025 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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/82201396200 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  822 0139 6200.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 5.20.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                            
  2. Approve Raffle requests:                                                                                                    

      Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4 on 9.17.2025 @ the Valley City Police Department

      Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway Association on 8.5.2025 @ Chautauqua Park

      Red Knights Motorcycle Club North Dakota 1 on 9.14.2025 @ VC Eagles

  • Approve Gaming Site Authorization for 2025-26:                                                                

      North Dakota Horse Park Foundation at Skylanes          

  • Approve 2025 Tree Trimming & Removal Service Application:                                           

      Morehouse Enterprises of Valley City

  • Approve 2025-26 Cabaret License:                                                                                     

      FOE Aerie 2192 dba Valley City Eagles

  • Approve 2025-26 New Contractor Licenses:                                                                       

      Six K’s LLC dba MNM Construction of Casselton

      Al’s Excavating & Concrete of Fingal

  • Approve 2025-26 Contractor License Renewals:                                                                 

      Allstar Construction

      ASAP Electric

      Balancing Professionals Inc

      Diesel Dogs Contracting LLC

      East & West Excavating

      FMJ Electric LLC

      LaValle Flooring Inc

      Meyer Milk Transport Inc

      Montana Dakota Utilities Co.

      NOVA Fire Protection

      Rollie’s Remodeling

      Sheyenne Concrete LLC

      Steamatic

      Wrigley Mechanical Inc

      Your Home Improvement Company

      Ace Plumbing

      Vanterra Foundation Solutions LLC dba Safe Basements of MN, LLC

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

  • No personal attacks to persons present or not
  • No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
  • 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
  • Thank you for participating in City Government.

New Business

NB1.    Approve Agreement for Geotechnical Services for the NW Water Tower Project (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Contract for Mowing and Weed Trimming – Nuisance Abatement – Cole Mindt (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB3. Approve Contract for Tree Services – Nuisance Abatement – Johnny B’s Trees and Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Contract for Tree Services – Nuisance Abatement – Ground to Sky Tree Service. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                          

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB5. Approve Task Order Amendment for Environmental Documentation, Design and Bidding for National Guard Water Tower Demolition Project. (City Engineer)                                                                                             

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

5.26.2025 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

5/26/2025

Hello Folks,

  • The Valley City Public Schools Referendum is important to our community, our citizens, our city and our students. The school system is a “significant face” of Valley City and a new one will be appealing for people looking for a great place to live.  As an “older” resident in our district, I believe growth will broaden our tax base and lessen individual tax burdens.  For more information, please see:                             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvoSQH-m_Mk
  • Dave Osborn is the #16 most noted North Dakota Sports Figure from years 1900 to 2000. He was outstanding in football and track at the University of North Dakota and played ten seasons for the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Summer programs at the Barnes County Valley City Library are ready to go.  Plan to visit the beautiful Carnegie Library Tuesday, May 27th, 4-6 PM for the “Kickoff Messtival”.  Fun with paint bombs, splat paint, color tag, along with hot dogs and BBQ will be enjoyed.  Oh, and remember, free movies on Tuesdays.
  • Next week the 29th & 30th city staff will be picking-up branches so please have yours ready.
  • Our transfer station was closed for the Memorial Weekend so it will be open Saturday the 31st for Valley City residents to bring cleanup week materials out at no charge.
  • Electronic Clean Up Week is coming June 6-13.  Watch for further information as the time draws nearer.
  • Last Saturday I visited with a former wrestling coach and state representative from another state.  He shared that there is a high number of successful legislators who have wrestling backgrounds.  He shared how he believes a wrestling background is conducive to a legislative setting.  Before the match they shake hands. They proceed to wrestle, it is a physically exhausting, mentally grueling hand-to-hand contest unlike any other sport.  Following the match they shake hands again!  People who have the attributes to endure the aforementioned can succeed in many facets of life.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.”  ~ Andrew Carnegie

        Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

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5.5.2025 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, May 5, 2025



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

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

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Remove from Agenda: RES 2480 Resolution Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No 72.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Minutes from the 4.15.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                                   
  2. Approve Site Authorizations:                                                                                                      

      ND Horse Park @ Casa Mexico

      ND Wildlife Federation @ VC Eagles

      Thundering Saints @ Bridges Bar & Grill, The Labor Club and Boomer’s Corner Keg

      VC Hockey & Figure Skating @ North 9 Bar & Grill and The Captain’s Pub

  • Approve Raffle Requests:                                                                                                            

      Kollyn Quick Cancer Benefit 5.30.2025 VC Eagles Club

      Valley City Chamber of Commerce 6.14.25 Central Ave

  • Approve 2025-26 Contractor Renewals:                                                                                             Enterprise Electric Inc

      Peterson Mechanical

      BDT Mechanical Inc

      Keith’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating, Inc

      Olaf Anderson Construction Inc

      Six D Construction

      Bridgetown Builders Inc

      Scherbenske Inc

      Enterprise Sales Co

      Keith’s Heating & Cooling LLC

      Big Dog Construction

      Park Street Development Inc dba Valley Flooring

      Indigo Signworks Inc dba Indigo Signs

      Bobs Excavating LLC

      PCL Construction Services Inc

      Kepler Service Inc

      Gast Construction Company Inc

      Badger Loader Services LLC

      Fargo Glass & Paint Co

      Solutions

      Connect Interiors

      A-P Concrete LLC

      Northland Glass and Glazing LLC

      Mid-Continental Restoration Co Inc

      STC Flooring

      MJ Dalsin Co of ND Inc

      Border States Paving Inc

      H Anderson Concrete

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve all but hold the 2 Contractor Renewals until they have the correct C.O.I, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1171, An ordinance to create and enact Chapter 1 of Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to an enterprise for single-family homebuyer assistance.

Discussion was had and a decision made to have a meeting with VCBCDC and the City to go over the proposed changes before the May 20th Commission Meeting.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

RES 2481 Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District-131.                            

RES 2482 Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District-107.                                

RES 2483 Resolution Creating Sanitary Improvement District-71.                           

RES 2484 Resolution Creating Storm Sewer Improvement District-57.

NDDOT Project Nos. (UGP-2-990(068) PCN 24181) (SU-CPU-2-990(069) PCN 24239)

City Engineer Peterson shared the areas involved and the process for these projects. They are scheduled

for bids in October of 2025, and tentatively scheduled for construction in 2026. This is just the first

step, there will be Public Meetings and Notices as we go through this process.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Approve North 9 Bar & Grill Hours of Operation. Administrative Change to the days of the week and times from their original application.                     

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Tree Tourism Grant Application in the amount of $20,000.This was approved by the Visitor Committee, seeking Commission Approval.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve the Renewal of Dana Rustebakke and John Hill to the Valley City Renaissance Zone Committee for a 3 Year term.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Consider request of Valley City Tourism Board to use cash reserves in the amount of $10,000 for WWII Heritage City Designation.                                                                                           

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve purchase of PFP Buyout of 567 Viking Drive in the amount of $82,280.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Updates to the Renaissance Zone Renewal and Extension. The Renaissance Zone Committee is currently working on the 5-year required renewal process. The Committee has asked for the approval of the Commission to go to a 10-year renewal plan, change the taxable value of the homes from $300,000. to $500,000. and to add a new island to the current Renaissance Zone Area. This would allow several new lots to be included in the program.

      Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Update to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Purchasing.                        

      Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.

Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. TAU-2-990(070), PCN 24409 – Winter Show Road Shared-Use Path – Phase 2 up to $79,000.                                   

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.

Roll Call:  Magnuson-Aye, Erickson-No, Gulmon-Aye, Bishop-Aye, Carlsrud-Aye

Motion passed.

Approve Amendment to Construction Manager at Risk Contract for Guaranteed Maximum Price of $10,685,685. Construction of Service Center Complex. Thomas Dahl of McGough shared the proposed numbers with the Commissioners. The plans would be to start working on the project in about 3 weeks in preparation for the building’s arrival in mid-August.                                              

      Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.

Motion passed unanimously.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford shared that there will be a Public Meeting to go over the Transportation Plan on May 15, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Americinn. This meeting will go through all the construction projects and discussion on future growth planned for the south side of Interstate. She also discussed having a special meeting to go over upcoming construction projects that the City has and where they are currently, the funds involved or set aside, and the increases in costs.

Fire Chief Magnuson talked about the grass fires happening and how dry it is, even with the recent rain. He also went over the rules for backyard fire pits. No open burning or burning of leaves and trash. Your firepit must be at least 15’ from all structures and must be covered. Currently, there is not a burn ban in Barnes County but if we do not receive rains shortly, he can see bans Statewide.

Commissioner Gulmon went over the financial state of the City as it pertains to revenues & expenses. Sales tax is up from this time last year, food & beverage tax has remained the same and occupancy tax is slightly lower. Sharing the news from City/County Health that North Dakota Public Health has identified the first case of measles in the State. They encourage all to get your vaccinations.

Also, with the approval of the Service Center this evening, he would like to recognize and thank all those Staff, Employees and Commissioners who were on this Committee. There has been a tremendous amount of work done in the last five plus years. Thank you for all the hard work.

Commissioner Erickson reminded all about Clean-Up Week in Valley City. It will run from May 19th through the 23rd. Do not put your items out until the week prior. Make sure you separate as required. Residents may haul their items to the Transfer Station that week at no cost as well. Saturday the 31st is also a free day to haul items out to the Transfer Station.

Commissioner Bishop thanked the Employees of the City for all of their hard work and that the City is truly blessed to have such great Employees. He asked that if you see an Employee, you Thank them personally. A simple thank you goes a long way.

Mayor Carlsrud wanted to thank those involved in the planning of the Employee Appreciation Supper and to all the great Employees that Valley City has. He is proud to be associated with this group. He also “dittoed” Commissioner Gulmon’s statement on the Service Center Committee.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M.