City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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, Lieutenant Rustebakke, Administrative Assistant Hintz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Remove Item D-c. in the Consent Agenda. Switch NB4 and NB5 Around.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
MUNICIPAL PUBLIC POWER WEEK PROCLAMATION
The week of October 6 – 11, 2024, is to be proclaimed Municipal Public Power Week. Announce that the National Park Service has deemed Valley City as one of only 8 communities to be designated as an American World War II Heritage City this year.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
- Approve Minutes from the 9.17.2024 Commission Meeting.
- Approve sponsorship of National Park Service American World War II Program through Barnes County Historical Society.
- Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:
- S.H.I.N.E. Raffle for 10.12.2024 at Valley City Eagles Club
- Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals Raffle on 12.13.2024 at Handy Hardware
- District 24 GOP Raffle on 12.14.2024 at Alley Beans
- Approve 2024-2025 Contractor Licenses for:
- Steamatic of Grand Forks, ND
- Kjelland Excavation of Fingal, ND
- H Anderson Concrete, LLC of Fingal, ND
- All Seasons Mechanical of Fargo, ND
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing Regarding Special Assessment Projects:
Paving Improvement District No. 125.
Water Main Improvement District No. 103.
Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67.
Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.
President Carlsrud declared the public hearing open.
There were no protests.
Commissioner Bishop motioned to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Special Assessments as recommended by the Special Assessment Commission for Paving Improvement District No. 125, Water Main Improvement District No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE
Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1161 an Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Annual City Budget.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve First Reading of Ordinance No. 1162 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 7-03-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to event permits.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Approve Resolution 2456, a Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Request for Funding Considerations from the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation.
- Small Projects – $27,500
- Resource Development Specialist – $216,000 ($70,000/year for 3 years plus $6,000 for current year ended 9/30/2024)
- Regional Technology Center – $160,000
Jennifer Feist explained the requests and what the funds are used for. Commissioner Erickson asked if Barnes County contributes to these funds as well and was told that they do not.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Settlement Agreement for issue resulting from Construction at 605 5th Street NW.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
Consider entering Cooperation Agreement in support of Red River Valley Water Supply Project.
Commissioner Bishop motioned to enter into a Cooperation Agreement at 1cfs potable and 1cfs industrial water with the RRVWSP, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Voluntary Flood Acquisition Program Guidelines.
Attorney Martineck will make the changes discussed at the Finance Meeting and update the current Policy.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
Consider offer to sell N15’ of Lot 8, and all of Lot 9, Block 10, Weiser’s Addition to the City of Valley City (231 9th Ave NE), as part of Flood Acquisition Program.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve the Agreement as previously drafted, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call Vote: Erickson – Nay Bishop – Nay Magnuson – Yay Gulmon – Nay Carlsrud – Nay. Motion Failed.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to make an offer to purchase 231 9th Ave NE, in the amount of $139,000. and to follow the Flood Acquisition Program Guidelines, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford gave an update on the release of funds for the 2023 December Ice Storm Emergency. Funding was held up do to a software issue.
Finance Director Klein shared that the 2023 Audit is complete and that Brady Martz will be at the November 5th Finance meeting to do a brief overview.
Fire Chief Magnuson reminded us that October 6 – 12 is Fire Prevention Week. Huge thank you to the Team which is made up of 2 full time and 38 volunteers and all they do for the City & County with covering over 15 Townships. A special thank you to the spouses and significant others who support them. You are welcome to visit the Fire Hall anytime. He also shared the dates for the Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive to be held on October 8 & 9 at Stoudt-Miller Car Dealership.
Lieutenant Rustebakke stated that with October upon us, parking restrictions have gone into place regarding boats and campers as well as overnight parking downtown.
City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Construction projects happening around Valley City.
Commissioner Gulmon reported on the financial position of the City. Sales tax is up 8.4% from last year at this time.
Mayor Carlsrud thanked all the City Employees for their work on cleaning up and preparing for the fall weather. Thank you to those that have been working on the budget & audit and getting that taken care of. Thank you to Steve Urness for his reporting.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM