Category Archives: Announcements

New Year’s Eve Closure and Garbage Pick Up

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The Public Works Office along with City Hall will be closed Friday December 31st, 2021 for New Year’s Eve. Friday’s garbage will not be picked up on Thursday this week. Customer’s with Friday garbage pick up have the option to haul it to the landfill Wednesday December 29th, Thursday December 30th between 8 and 4 or on Friday December 31st between 8-3 free of charge. Otherwise they can set it out at the curb next Friday January 8th, 2022 at no extra charge to them.

12.26.2021 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Everyone,

  • A “White Christmas”?  Yes it was and a storm to boot!  It looks like winter may be here for the duration.
  • Recently my son, grandson & I visited the Barnes County Museum; it is a wonderful place with something for most everyone. The player piano was one of my grandson’s favorite items with music from “Country” to “Classical”.  There is an electric train set that is second to none and Gundy, a large pre-historic Triceratops, greets you when you enter.  Additionally Wes Anderson, our museum curator, is always ready to assist visitors and possesses a wealth of information to share. https://barnescountyhistoricalsocietymuseum.com/
  • Another special place in Valley City is the Barnes County Library.  That it is a Carnegie Library makes it extra special and another great place to visit during the holiday season.  For more information see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_City_Barnes_County_Public_Library
  • Occasionally I have promoted “volunteerism”.  Both the museum and the library can use volunteers at times.  Please consider helping.
  • Thank you to contributors again this week.
  • “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.”        (Irish Proverb) Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

12.19.2021 Mayor’s Message

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Hello Folks,

  • The weather forecast is for cool temperatures this week so we could have a beautiful “White Christmas” weekend if the wind doesn’t blow it all away.  As of Sunday evening, it was still white and pretty.
  • Recently there have been some pedestrians struck by motor vehicles in our region.  While pedestrians have right-of-way in many areas, we as pedestrians must be prudent too.  ** Walk against traffic, wear “hi-vis” clothing and remember vehicles cannot stop as readily in slick winter conditions.
  • We are approaching the holiday season and our city employees are having fun learning with some “team building” activities.  There has been fellowship, lots of food, numerous contests among individual employees and departments.  Way to go everyone and thank you for your investment in Valley City.
  • In the past year there have been some changes in the MRES Board, two about which I’d like to share a bit.  Don Johnston and Harold Schiebout served MRES Members for 43 & 44 years respectively.  Harold also served as “Chairman” for 34 years and a year as “Chair Emeritus”.   These two men were serving when the Laramie River Station was commissioned in 1980 through the completion of the $400,000,000.00 Red Rock Hydro-Project in 2020.  As of the 61 member MRES family, Valley City Citizens can be grateful for folks like Don and Harold.  Thanks guys.
  • The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign continues through December 24th.
  • Thank you to contributors again this week.
  • “To us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.”                                                                                                                               (Barbara Bush) Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

12.21.2021 Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 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/83432735861 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  834 3273 5861.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the December 7th, 2021 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1.  Approve 2022 License to Sell L.P. Gas for
    1. Dakota Plains Ag
    2. Petro Serve USA #071
    3. CBF Oil Inc dba Vining Oil & Propane

And authorize the Auditor’s Office to issue licenses for applicants who meet all licensing requirements before December 30th, 2021.

  1. Approve 2022 Mobile Home Park License Renewals for
    1. Rockwater LLC
    2. Richard Plecity Trailer Court
    3. Plecity Park

And authorize the Auditor’s Office to issue licenses for applicants who meet all licensing requirements before December 30th, 2021.

  1. Approve 2022 Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Pine Country Nursery.
  2. Approve Raffle Permit for Sharp Shooter Showdown on February 5, 2022 at the Eagles.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             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.

PUBLIC HEARING

PH1.  Open Public Hearing regarding changes to the official Zoning Map of the City.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Close Hearing.

Roll Call:             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1091, an Ordinance approving changes to the official Zoning Map of the City.

Roll Call:             Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Ordinance

  1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1093, an Ordinance Amending and Reenacting Chapter 20-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code re City Lodging Tax.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:               Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1094, an Ordinance to Amend and Enact Section 15-01-16.2 of the Valley City Municipal Code regarding Surface Drainage and Storm Sewer System Cleaning and Maintenance Fee.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:               Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

  1. Approve Resolution 2328, a Resolution Establishing Electrical Rates.  (PW Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2329, a Resolution Establishing Rates and Fees for Solid Waste Services. (PW Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2330, a Resolution Establishing Rates for Surface Draining and Storm Sewer Cleaning and Maintenance Fee. (PW Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop             Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud   

New Business

  1. Approve Final Copy of the 2022 Employee Policy & Procedure Manual.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Service Agreement with Valley City Parks and Recreation and Valley City Convention and Visitors Bureau for Administration of City Lodging Tax.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Request for Funds from VCBCDC for Resource Development Specialist (3 years).  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve Request for Funds from VCBCDC for Small Projects (2022).  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

5. Approve Public Works Capital and Operating Budgets for FY22.  (PW Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

6. Approve Gaming Site Authorization Renewal for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

7. Approve Moving forward with NDDOT Maintenance Contract along I-94 Frontage Road from 12th Ave e to Exit 294.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

8. Approve the NDDOT Urban Roads Project Submittal List for Fiscal Year 2023-2026.   (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Holiday Closures and Garbage Plans

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The Public Works Office will be closing at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 23rd and closed Friday December24thin observance of Christmas Holiday. Transfer Station will be closing at 11:30am on December 23rd and closed December 24th.Wednesday and Thursday’s garbage will be picked up Wednesday. Friday’s garbage will be picked up by noon on Thursday December 23rd.

Snow Removal

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As the snow comes and goes please remember to clear the snow from around your garbage cans and dumpsters to make it easier on our crew to pick it up.

12.12.2021 Mayor’s Message

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Hi Everybody,

  • We have certainly been Blessed with a beautiful winter to date.  As of this writing, there is still a nice blanket of snow insulating our water lines etc.    There is some ice on roads so please be careful when driving or walking.   ** Stopping one’s vehicle on ice takes much longer than on a clear surface!
  • Wind created snowdrifts in some backyards so please clean around your garbage cans and dumpsters so our city crews can provide better service for you.
  • COVID in one form or another is still lingering.  The best mitigation has been vaccination; many unvaccinated patients in hospitals wish they had been vaccinated.
  • VERY SERIOUS:  We have a large number of school buses transporting children to and from the various schools in our area.  When a school bus has the “STOP ARM” extended, vehicles from both directions are REQUIRED to STOP.  Most importantly for safety and it is THE LAW!
  • The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign continues through December 24th.  Please contribute what you can and “Ring the Bell” yourself. J Call 701-541-1418 or 701-840-1357 to sign up.
  • Thank you to contributors again this week.
  • “It is unwise to make education too cheap.  If everything is provided freely, there is a tendency to put no value on anything.  Education must always have a certain price on it; even as the very process of learning itself must always require individual effort and initiative.”                                                          (President Dwight D. Eisenhower)         Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

12.5.2021 Mayor’s Message

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Hello Everybody,

  • A “White Christmas”?  We received a pretty white snow Saturday night and at this time of the year, it is likely to be here for a while.
  • Last Thursday night the Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated the “Parade of Lights “.  It was a beautiful December evening with a great crowd and a big number of parade units participating.  Kudos to all the folks who prepared floats, cars, dogs, trucks, etc., as it seemed evident that considerable work and passion were involved.  Thank you all.
  • One of our local Salvation Army Bell Ringers shared a nice story of benevolence.  “A college age person walked by without leaving anything in the kettle.  A few minutes later he returned with a hand full of coins for the kettle.  He said, “I cleaned out my car”.  The person shared, due to shortage of money, he had taken the year off school to earn enough for the next semester.   Really nice!                  ** Ringing the Bell can be very heartwarming, why not give it a try?  Call 701-541-1418 to sign up.
  • This is a time of the year when people of different Faiths celebrate special events within their respective religions.  Let us be compassionate and respectful of all, especially of those who may worship differently than we do.
  • Be “prudent” as COVID is still lingering.
  • Thank you to contributors again this week.
  • “Compassion is an action word with no boundaries.”                                             (Prince)  Blessings, Respect, Kindness and Prayers,

Dave

12.7.2021 Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 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/85779020603 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  857 7902 0603.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes for the November 16th 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 2022 Tree Trimming and Removal License Renewals for:
    1. Johnny B’s Trees & Service
    2. Z’s Trees
    3. Mikes Construction and Repair
    4. Ross’ Tree Services
  3. Approve 2022 Vehicles for Hire License Renewal for South Central Adult Services.

            Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             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.

PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance

  1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1091, an Ordinance approving changes to the official Zoning Map of the City.  (City Attorney Martineck)

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

 

Resolution

  1.  Approve Resolution 2327, a Resolution from the Valley City Board of City Commissioners Authorizing the President of the Board of Commissioners to execute the deed in favor of the State of North Dakota.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,454,534.55. (Finance Director Richter)

      Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud          

2. Approve VCBCDC Request for a Sales Price per Acre of $25,000 for City-owned land between Drug Plastics & Glass and the NW Industrial Park Building. (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Approve Town and Country Club Map Revision Contingent on Approval from the State.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

12.7.2021 Finance Agenda

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 The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at 3:30 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. 

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84225021019 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 842 2502 1019

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
    1. Sanitation Department
    2. Water Department
    3. Electric Department
    4. Fire Department
    5. Police Department
    6. Street Department
    7. Administration
  2. Review monthly bills/reports (10 minutes) – (President Carlsrud)
  3. Discuss Valley City Tourism-Community Promotion Agreement.  (Mary Lee Nielson)
  4. Discuss Amendments to VCMC Ch. 20-06, City Lodging Tax.  (City Attorney Martineck)
  5. Discuss City Sales Tax renewal.  (Jennifer Feist)
  6. Review Public Works Proposed FY22 Budgets.  (PW Manager Jacobson)
  7. Discuss Utility Rate Changes.  (PW Manager Jacobson)
  8. Discuss Viking Estates Mobile Home Park License Renewal.  (City Attorney Martineck)
  9. Discuss Events at Rec Center (City Owned Building).  (City Administrator Crawford)
  10. Property Buyout-715 6th Ave SW.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Adjourn