2.7.2023 Commission Agenda

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

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85365864167 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 6586 4167.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the January 17th Commission Meeting and the January 25th, Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Raffle Permits for the following:
    • Student Nurse Organization on April 3rd, 2023 at the VCSU-Rhoades Science Center.
    • ND Appaloosa Horse Club on August 20th, 2023 at the ND Winter Show.
    • El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps on June 17, 2023 at the Eagles.
    • SHINE on April 30, 2023 at the Eagles.
    • Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter on March 24th, 2023.
    • Valley City Fire Department on March 23rd, 2023.
    • Dakota Plains Ag on March 20th, 2023.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Public Comments

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Public Hearing

  1. Public Hearing for Four Bottle Drive Vacation. (City Administrator Crawford)

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Resolution 2391, a Resolution Approving Vacation of Four Bottle Drive.

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1125, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-09-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Careless Driving Violation.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1126, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-27 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Open Sale of Possession of Alcohol in Public.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2392, a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to include Plat Recording Fee. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud   

2. Approve Resolution 2393, a Resolution creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2394, a Resolution creating Watermain Improvement District No. 103.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2395, a Resolution creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

5. Approve Resolution 2396, a Resolution creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No.  55. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

6. Approve Resolution 2397, a Resolution creating Watermain Improvement District No. 104.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

7. Approve Resolution 2398, a Resolution creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

8. Approve Resolution 2399, a Resolution authorizing Filing of an Application with the ND Dept. of Environmental Quality for Assistance performing a lead Service Line Inventory in Compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.(City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

9. Approve Resolution 2400, a Resolution Accepting and Awarding Contract for Main Street Outlet Vault.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,459,003.66.        

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Consider Forwarding Petition for Vacation of Alley between Lots 1-6 and Lots 7-12, Block 3, Grangers Addition to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Amendment to Employee Salary Schedule.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Unpaid Leave.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Request to move the April 4th Finance and Commission Meetings to April 5th(Mayor Carlsrud)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Material for Upcoming Construction Season.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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