City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
5:00 PM
The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 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/85785163977 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 857 8516 3977.
Next Resolution No. 2524 Next Ordinance No. 1187
Call To Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)
MAYOR FOR THE DAY – Elsie Jorissen
Congratulations to Ms. Elsie Jorissen on her winning essay for Mayor for a Day Contest. Elsie is a 3rd Grade Student in Mrs. Breckheimer’s Class at Jefferson Elementary.
GOVERNMENT WEEK PROCLAMATION
Proclaim April 6 – 10, 2026 as City Government Week in Valley City
Department of Water Resources Presentation (Director of DWR, Reice Haase)
Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approve Minutes from the 03.16.2026 Finance and Commission Meetings.
- Approve Contractors License
- Valley Lawn & Landscaping LLC
- All States Flooring INC
- TMI Corporation
- Carpco INC/Carpenter Homes
- Approve Local Raffle Permit
- Kiwanis Valley City
- St Kates Knights of Columbus #6438
- Valley City Lions Club Raffle
- VCSU Foundation – Track & Cross-Country Raffle
- VCSU Foundation – Scholarship Auction Raffle
- VCPS Music Boosters
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop 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
Resolution
RES 2523. Approve amendment to Resolution 2523, A resolution establishing rates and fees for solid waste services. (City Administrator Crawford)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
New Business
NB1. Approve Valley City Tourism Grant for City of Valley City for $93,000 for shared use walking path to be paid $46,500in 2026 and $46,500 in 2027. (Visitors Committee Chair, Mary Lee Nielson)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
NB2. Approve Valley City Image Enhancement Grant for $5,800.00 for Mobility Plus Rehab LTD for signage ($2,000) and fencing ($3,800). (Visitors Committee Chair, Mary Lee Nielson)
Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud
NB3. Approve Request for Funds for the Single-Family Home Buyer Assistance Program by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $60,000 from City Sales Tax dedicated to Economic Development. (Jennifer Feist)
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Bishop Carlsrud
NB4. Approve Request for Funds for Single Family Home Buyer Assistance Program by the VCBC Development Corporation in the amount of $20,000 from the City’s Enterprise Fund. (Jennifer Feist)
Roll Call: Erickson Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Carlsrud
NB5. Approve Changes to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Regarding Overtime and Holiday Pay (City Attorney Martineck)
Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud
City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
NW Water Tower Construction Schedule (City Engineer)