Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Gulmon.
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson, City Engineer Petersen, City Engineer Eslinger, Police Chief Horner.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Bishop moved to remove NB2. Approve Valley City NW Water Tower Opinion of Probable Cost and Discussion Project Cost Saving Options, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
- Approve Minutes from the 9.2.2025 Commission Meetings.
- Approve Contractor License:
- Sperle Masonry Inc. – West Fargo
- Legacy Building Solutions, LLC – South Haven MN
- Nelson Construction LLC – Oriska
- David L Singleton – Valley City
- Approve Contractor License Renewal:
- Abel’s Remodeling SRVS
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Open public Hearing Regarding the 2026 Annual City Budget.
Commissioner Bishop moved to close, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE
ORD 1176. Second and Final reading of Ordinance 1176, an Ordinance to amend and reenact Section 8-04-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to tobacco license violations.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORD 1177. Second and Final reading of Ordinance 1177, an Ordinance to create and enact Title 21 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to gaming.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORD 1178. Second and Final reading of Ordinance 1178, an Ordinance to amend and reenact Sections 15-01-09 and 15-01-16 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to public works accounts receivable.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.
Motion passed unanimously.
ORD 1179. First 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. First Reading of Ordinance 1180, an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Annual City Budget.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.
Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
RES 2501. A Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Northwest Area Water System Improvements.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,708,011.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford gave an update on the Service Center project.
City Engineer Petersen gave an update on construction projects.
City Engineer Eslinger gave an update on the Water Tower project bids.
Commissioner Erickson reminds local citizens the last tree pickup day is September 25th and to please call Public Works to get your name on the list.
ADJORN