City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, June 28, 2024

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 3:49 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud (via Zoom), Commissioner Gulmon, and Commissioner Bishop

Others: City Administrator Crawford (via Zoom), City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Administrative Assistant Hintz

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Application for Fireworks Display Permit for Memory Fireworks on 7.1.2024 at 9:30PM. 

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 3:51 PM.

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson

Member Absent: Commissioner Gulmon

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Administrative Assistant Hintz

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Request to Add N8. Approving July 5^th, 2024, as a Floating Holiday.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve minutes from the June 4th, 2024 Finance and Commission Meetings, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approve Raffle Permit request from Dakota State Eagle Auxiliary on 6.7.25 at the Valley City Eagles Club.
2. Approve Site Authorization Renewals for Valley City Aerie 2192 Fraternal Order of Eagles at Jimmy’s Pizza, My Bar and Valley City Eagles Aerie 2192.
3. Approve 2024-25 New Tobacco License for ARP 14 LLC dba The Clubhouse

D.  Approve the 2024-25 Tobacco License Renewals:

1. Brothers III Sports @ 507 Main St E
2. Eagles Club @ 345 12^th Ave NE     
3. Love’s Travel Stop #849 @ 1385 8^th Ave SW

       E.  Approve the 2024-25 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals:                  

1. The Clubhouse
2. FOE Aerie 2192 dba The Eagles Club
3. Larson Enterprises dba The Labor Club
4. The Liquor Locker

       F.   Approve 2024-25 Cabaret License Renewal:

1. FOE Aerie 2192 dba The Eagles Club

       G.  Approve 2024-25 Contractor License and Renewals:

1. New – Design Team Sign Company LLC
2. New – RDA, Inc
3. Magnum Electric, Inc
4. Nation’s Roof Mountain. Inc
5. One Way Wireless Construction

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson.  Motion passed unanimously.

ORDINANCE

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1156, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to sales of alcoholic beverages.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson.  Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

Approve Resolution 2448, A Resolution Creating Executive Operations Coordinator Position and Establishing Salary.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Resolution 2449, A Resolution Amending the Master Fee Schedule.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Resolution 2450, A Resolution to provide for Municipal Court and Salary of Municipal Judge.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Resolution 2451, A Resolution Setting Bond of City Auditor.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,152,330.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2024-25 Mobile Home Park License for Viking Drive Estates.

Commissioner Erickson moved to approve seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for El Valle Taco Shop in the amount of up to $7500. for the renovations and signage of the former La Cita building at 2225 W Main St.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Taco Johns in the amount of up to $7500. for the renovations and signage of their current building at 148 2^nd St NE.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Review and Approve the Visitor’s Committee recommendation of the updated Tourism Grant & Loan Application.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Termination of Expired Mortgage, Security Agreements, Assignments, Leases and Bill of Sale re 1985 Drug Plastics Agreement in Order to Cure Title Defects: Lot 4, Northwest Industrial Park.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Environmental Study proposal for Service Center.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve July 5^th, 2024, as a Floating Holiday.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford asked Operations Supervisor Klemisch to give an update on the rain and the increased water releases on the river. The level should remain at about 9.5’ but his crew is preparing for 11’ just to be safe. You will see pumps running & culverts plugged as needed.

City Administrator Crawford explained that the City of Valley City recognizes Juneteenth as a Holiday but we do not observe it. The City follows North Dakota State’s guidelines. Discussion on After Hours is still in the works. We are currently trying to work with Barnes County Dispatch. Budget discussion has started. Working with the Department Heads on the Capital Improvement Plans as well as the 10 Year Master Plan.

Deputy Auditor Johnson gave an update on the Election. The County will do the canvassing on June 24^th. We have reached out to the newly elected with information on the Oaths.

Police Chief Horner shared the great turn out for Community Days and Thank You to all that planned and worked the events. Special Thanks to his Officers for the extra time involved. 

Engineer Petersen gave an update on the Construction happening around town.

Engineer Eslinger updated the Commission on the Service Line Inventory has been accepted by the Department of Environmental Quality. There will be a Public Notice coming later this summer.

Mayor Carlsrud thanked the Commissioners for their service. He shared how great the Community Days Events went and all the people that were in attendance. Thank you to all the individuals that assisted with the planning and carrying out of the all the events throughout town. Special thanks to the City Employees who assisted as well. Stop by and check out the artwork posted by the Sheyenne Valley Vocational Center that is hanging on the wall in the Chamber, very nice work.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:33 P.M.

CITY COMMISSION MEETING
VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:10 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Added Item I. Approve the Application from the Valley City Chamber to Block off the Street on June 15th for Valley City Community Days.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve minutes from the May 21st, 2024, Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector, Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
B. Approve 2024-2025 Tobacco License Renewals:
a. Casey’s General Store #3363 at 640 15th Ave SW, Valley City
b. Dakota Silver at 512 E Main St, Valley City
c. Leevers Foods at 424 2nd Ave NE, Valley City
d. The Liquor Locker at 124 Central Ave S, Valley City
e. Petro Serve USA #071 at 1020 8th Ave SW, Valley City
f. Petro Serve USA #072 at 151 9*h Ave NW, Valley City
g. Petro Serve USA #073 at 807 W. Main St, Valley City
h. The Labor Club at 214 2nd St NE, Valley City
C. Approve Block Off the Street request from Brockopp Brewing LLC for June 15, 2024, for Rally in the Valley Street Dance. Blocking Main St from Central Ave to 2nd Ave NE and Veteran’s Memorial Park.
D. Approve Special Event Application for Brady Larson Memorial Derby September 6 & 7, 2024 at the ND Winter Show Grounds.
E. Approve Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Badger Loader Services LLC of
Tower City.
F. Approve 2024-2025 Contractor License for Badger Loader Services LLC of Tower City.
G. Approve 2024-2025 Contractor License for Sheyenne Concrete LLC of Cooperstown, ND.
H. Approve 2024-2025 Renewal Applications for Contractor, Electrician, Plumber and/or
Mechanical Contractor License(s) for the following:
a. Braden Wenaas Construction LLC
b. Kohn Electric LLC
c. Morton Buildings Inc
d. BDT Mechanical LLC
e. AIlstar Construction Residential Operating Company LLC
f. Sheyenne River Repair
g. Indigo Signs
h. Northland Sheds
i. Johnny B’s Tree & Service
j. Tate & John Enterprises
k. Ace Plumbing
I. Approve the Application to Block of the Street from the Valley City Chamber on June 15th for Valley City Community Days.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve all Consent Agenda Items, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing on Dangerous Building Located at 304 3rd Street SE, Valley City.
Declare Public Hearing Open. Discussion.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to Close Hearing seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve findings and order on dangerous building located at 304 3rd Street SE, Valley City.
Commissioner Erickson moved to approve the findings seconded by commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Valley City Watermain – Proposed Design Revision – PCN 22228 – 2-094(159)290.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Accept Master Lift Station Improvements Project.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Applications for:
Brockopp Brewing LLC on June llt\ 2024 for Gleam Aesthetic Open House at 202 Central Ave N Suite 8.
Brockopp Brewing LLC on June 13th, 2024, for Smith Lumber Customer Appreciation.
Brockopp Brewing LLC on June 13th, 2024, for Summer Nights on Central.
Brockopp Brewing LLC on June 15th, 2024, for Rally in the Valley on Central.
Brockopp Brewing LLC on June 15th, 2024, for Rally in the VaUey Street Dance by blocking Main St from Central Ave to 2nd Ave NE.
FOE Aerie 2192 on June 13, July 11, August 8 & September 12, 2024, for Summer Nights on Central.
The Reserve at Woodland on June 13th, 2024, for Smith Lumber Customer Appreciation.
The Labor Club on June 15th, 2024, for Rally in the Valley Street Dance on Main St from Central Ave to 2nd Ave NE.
The Captains Pub on June 15th, 2024, for Community Days on Main St from Central Ave to 2nd AveNE.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve all Special Alcohol Beverage Permits requests seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Site Authorization for North Dakota Wildlife Federation.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford requested to have the Viking Drive Estates Mobile Home Park License reviewed and approved at the 6.8.2024 Commission Meeting as requested conditions have been met.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:36 P.M.

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Deputy Auditor Johnson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Addition ofN8-Consider Delay of Public Sale of City Property Located in NW Industrial Park. Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MNUTES

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the minutes from the May 6th, 2024, Finance and Commission Meetings, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve Raffle Permits for:

1. S.H.I.N.E. on 8.1.2024 at the valley City Eagles
2. Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway Association
3. Approve the Valley City Chamber of Commerce Application to Block off Central Ave N from 7^th St NE-Main St. and Main St. from Central Ave-2^nd Ave NE on June 1 6^th from 12 am to 6 pm for Community Days.
4. Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for Ideal Systems LLC of West Fargo, ND 58078
5. Approve 2024-25 Contractor Renewal Licenses for:
   1. Taurus Handyman Services
   1. CR Larson Concrete
   1. Bridge City Landscaping & Excavating LLC
   1. Enterprise Sales Co
   1. Montana Dakota Utilities Co
   1. Northland Window & Door
   1. Wrigley Mechanical Inc
   1. PEC Solutions of the Dakotas LLC
   1. ASAP Electric
   1. Gast Construction Company, Inc
   1. Bakkegard & Schell, Inc
   1. John’s Refrigeration & Electric, Inc
   1. Meyer Milk Transport Inc
   1. Bentson Electric
   1. Travis Kunze Construction
   1. Citywide Electric
   1. 2 Phase Electric LLC
   1. Valley Flooring
   1. Tim’s Custom Cabinet & Construction
   1. RAG Properties, LLC
   1. Peterson Mechanical, Inc.
   1. Safe Basements of Minnesota, LLC
   1. FMJ Electric, LLC
   1. Lavalle Flooring Inc.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing on Valley City Barnes County Public Library Loan Approval. President Carlsrud Declared the Public Hearing Open.

Commissioner Magnuson motioned to close the hearing, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed.

Approve Valley City Barnes County Library to accept loan through the Rural Development Finance Corporation.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed.

ORDINANCE

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1152, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 7 of section 4-01-05, and sections 4-01-01, 4-01-03, 4-01-04, 4-01-06, 4-01-11, 4-0112, 4-01-24 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to sales of alcoholic beverages.

No changes from the first reading.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1153, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 11-05-18 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to ice cream trucks.

No Changes from the first reading.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION

Resolution 2447, a resolution to approve Final Replat of Lots 14 and 15, Block 1, of Weiser’s Addition to the City of Valley City.

City Attorney Martineck stated this is due to a pending sale and the owners needing to clear up some property lines. PZ approved it as is and there are no issues.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Cornmissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,104,601.12, Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Employee Travel Voucher Policy.

City Attorney Martineck stated we were having trouble getting forms turned within a reasonable time so this clarifies the expectation. They need to be turned in within 60 days after an event or if the event happens in December it needs to be turned in by January 31 ^st for budgeting purposes.

Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Historical Grant Application for Valley City Barnes County Public Library in the amount of $25,000. for the Rotunda Renovation of the 1903 Carnegie Library Project.

Finance Director Klein added that this fits the guidelines and was approved by Visitor’s Committee. Mary Lee Nielson spoke on behalf of the Visitor’s Committee stating they know fixing anything historical is expensive and commended the Library for all the various sources they’ve found to fund this project.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Site Authorizations for Thundering Saints Inc at Boomers Corner Keg, Bridges Bar & Grill and The Labor Club.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Site Authorizations for North Dakota Winter Show at the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center.

Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Conditional Use Permit for Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Technology Center school in R-2 Two-Family Residential District.

City Attorney Martineck stated their expansion does not fit into the current zoning of an R2. PZ recommends approval.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.

Discuss Mobile Home Park Specification for existing Parks.

City Attorney Martineck stated the current manager of Sunrise Mobile Home park wants to move in additional mobile homes to fill three vacant spots. The current ORD does not allow the homes to be that close so in order to allow this there would have to be some sort of conditional use permit.

City Administrator Crawford is recommending this goes back to the PZ Board to discuss the conditional use permit as they are doing what they need to keep this park up.

Consensus was to send this to the Planning and Zoning Board.

Consider Delay of Public Sale of City Property Located in NW Industrial Park,

Jennifer Feist is requesting the delay of this due to a manufacturing company that is interested in the property along with the spur.

Commissioner Bishop moved to approve a 30-day delay, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

City Administrator Crawford reported clean up week went well. There were few places that did not sort their piles so they were left. Everyone pitched in and did a great job.

Please mow your lawns, several letters have gone out. When mowing please do not blow it in to the street as the grass clippings clog the storm drains and makes it a slippery surface for motorcycles and bicycles. Finance Director Klein mentioned the RZ Board, Visitor’s Committee and PZ Board have an opening on their boards.

City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Construction Projects. We are having a public meeting next week for the 4^dl St. and 6^th St. NW-Phase Il, in preparation of the work starting in early June.

Commissioner Gulmon gave an update from the Finance Committee.

Commissioner Erickson stated hydrants will be flushed next week so run your COLD water to flush it out.

President Carlsrud thanked the graphic communications class for changing the pictures in the commission chambers and encouraged people to stop in and see them.

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:34 P.M.