Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, March 21, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87414383111 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  874 1438 3111

Call To Order
Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

New Business

NB1.    Approve Raffle for Valley City Lions Club on 4.22.2025 at the Eagles, Valley City.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, March 4, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88970721414 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  889 7072 1414.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)   

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 2.14.2024 Special Commission Meeting and the 2.20.2025 Finance and Commission Meetings.                                                                                                                                      
2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      Update – Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at North 9 Bar and Grille            

C. Approve the Raffle Permit Request:                                                                            

VCSU Foundation/VCSU Scholarship Auction Fundraiser on 4.11 at the Eagles                     

Disabled American Veterans Drawing at the Eagles, 1 Day Each Month 7/2025 – 6/2026

Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals on 4.19 at the Eagles

Mary Jones Benefit on 5.3 at the Eagles

D. Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                          

 Roger Koble Contracting Valley City

 Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          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.

Ordinance

1. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1169, an ordinance to amend and reenact Title 7, create and enact title 7.1, and repeal chapter 15-06 and section 17-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to use of the public rights of way. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1170, an ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 11-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to zoning nonconformities. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.      Approve the Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation request of $45,000 to increase childcare capacity with funds sourced from the City Sales Tax dedicated to economic development. (VCBCDC Feist)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N2.      Approve revision to allocation of funds for “Back the Blue” grant money. (Police Chief Horner)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.      Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost Share Application for Preliminary and Design Engineering for Northwest Standpipe – Emergency Repairs. (City Engineer)                                                                  

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.      Approve GMP Amendment to McGough’s Contract for the Valley City Public Works Building to be completed by Olaf Anderson in the amount of 1,635,532 for the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB). (City Administrator Crawford)         

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.      Approve Settlement Agreement for Damage to Garage Door – 1416 East Main Street. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, February 20, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84254739455 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  842 5473 9455.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

                                                                                                                                                Page 1

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the 2.4.2025 Commission Meeting.                                                   Page 3
2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      Valley City Hockey and Figure Skating Club at North 9 Bar and Grille                           Page 5                   

• Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                                      

      St. Catherine’s School at St Catherine’s School on 5.19.2025                                          Page 6                   

      ND Skills USA, Valley City ND Chapter at Sheyenne Valley Area Career and Tech Center on 4.14.25

      Valley City Fire Department at the Eagles on 3.22.2025

• Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                            Page 12

      Your Home Improvement Company LLC

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          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.

Ordinance

1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1169, an Ordinance to require a franchise before operating public utility in city. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                        Page 17

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1170, an Ordinance to require certification of zoning nonconformities. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                            Page 57

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

• Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,645,050.             

                                                                                                                                          Page 63

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N2. Valley City Christian School abatement application. (Assessor Current)                                Page 64

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3. Approve Purchase of Service Agreement with North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services,             Behavioral Health Division and the City of Valley City. (Police Chief Horner)                Page 70

            Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4. Approve settlement on Soil Conditions SU-CPU-2-990(062) & SU-2-990(063) PCN: 23571 & 23572. (City             Administrator Crawford)                                                                                            Page 80

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5. Approve Final Review and Acceptance of Paving District 126, Sanitary District 68, Storm Sewer District 55 and             Water Main District 104 – Phase 2 NW Storm Sewer (City Engineer).                             Page 81

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N6. Approve Extension of the Alcohol License start date for Casa Mexico Restaurant. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N7. Approve sale of detached garage – flood buyout – 823 2^nd St NE (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N8. Approve Settlement and Release Agreement for Property Damage – 711 5^th Ave NW (City Attorney Martineck)

                                                                                                                                    Page 89

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, February 14, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85085364313 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 850 8536 4313

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1168, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to new alcoholic beverage license for private golf courses. (City Attorney Martineck) 

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Public Hearing 1

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for North 9 Bar & Grille.                                                                                                    

Motion to Close Hearing.

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

• Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for North 9 Bar & Grille.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

 Public Hearing 2

1.Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.                                                                                                      

Motion to Close Hearing.   

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

• Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Texkota, LLC.

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89777732480 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  897 7773 2480.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the January 21, 2025, Finance and Commission Meeting Minutes.         
2. Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:

      Harvest for Hunger Campaign at CHS Dakota Plains Ag on 3.28.2025                                

      Sanford Valley City Clinic at The Reserve at Woodland on 2.7.2025

      Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter at Valley City Eagles Club on 3.15.2025

• Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:

      Pine Country Landscaping & Nursery, Valley City ND                                                        

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        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.

Ordinance

1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1168, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of

section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to new alcoholic beverage license for private golf courses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

RESOLUTION

1. Approve Resolution 2473, A Resolution to Annex Territory. (City Attorney Martineck)                

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

 New Business

NB1.    Approve Letter of Intent for Barnes County Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan. (President Carlsrud)     

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud          

NB2.    Annexation Exhibit – Oxbow Addition/Woodland Park. (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson          Carlsrud

NB3.    Approve Task Order for Valley City NW Water Tower: Environmental Documentation & Final Design. (City Engineer)     

 Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

NB4.    Approve Task Order for Final Design for Hyland Park Estates Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements. (City Engineer)     

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

NB5.    Approve the 2025 Contract for Custodial Maintenance Services. (City Attorney Martineck)   

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87036838176 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  870 3683 8176.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

Catholic Schools Week Proclamation

The week of January 26 through February 1, 2025 to be proclaimed Catholic Schools Week                        

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the January 7, 2025 Commission Meeting and the January 10, 2025 Special Commission Meeting.                                                                                                                                                  
2. Approve the Site Authorization request for:

      North Dakota Horse Foundation at Sky Lanes Ending 6.30.2025.                                          

• Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                                                 

      Trinity Lutheran Stewardship at Trinity Lutheran Church on 2.15.25.                                    

      Student Nurse Organization at Valley City State University on 4.2.25

      Education Foundation at Hi-Liner Activity Center on 1.28.25

• Approve 2025 License Renewals for:                                                                                        

      Kotaco Fuels for L.P. Gas Permit

      Bumpa’s Ice Cream for Mobile Frozen Dessert Vendor

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      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.

Ordinance

ORD 1167 Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 1167, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to removal of snow and ice from sidewalks. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2471   A Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 130 (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

RES 2472    A Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 130, Watermain Improvement District No. 106, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 70 and Storm Sewer District 56. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Carlsrud

New Business

NB1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,293,654. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

NB2. Approve request for funds for a Single-Family Housing Pilot Program. (VCBCDC Jennifer Feist)  

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

NB3. Approve purchase agreement for house at 231 9^th Ave NE. (City Administrator Crawford)                       

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Cost Share Agreement Reimbursement Valley City NW Standpipe Replacement. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                                                      

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Carlsrud

NB5. Approve second addendum to contract with City of Fargo Landfill. (Public Works Accountant Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

NB6. Approve Task Order Amendment for Construction Engineering for Paving Improvement District No. 125, etc. – 2^nd Ave NE/3^rd St NE/3^rd Ave NE. (City Engineer)                                                                                               

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

NB7. Approve amendment to City Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. (City Attorney Martineck)                   

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Friday, January 10, 2025
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83489079556 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 834 8907 9556

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

NB1.    Approve City of Valley City Nondiscrimination Plan. (City Attorney Martineck)    

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances. (City Attorney Martineck)           

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB3.    Approve Title VI/Nondiscrimination and ADA Policy Statement. (City Attorney Martineck)                                                                                                                                Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Carlsrud

Adjourn

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89351022101 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  893 5102 2101.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda (Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda)

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Minutes from the December 17, 2024, Commission Meeting and the December 26, 2024, Special Commission Meeting.                                                                                                                        

2. Approve the Raffle Permit requests for:                                                                            

     * VCSU Foundation – Booster Board at WE Osmon Fieldhouse on 1.10, 1.31, 2.1, 2.7, & 2.8.2025.

      *Andrew Tangen Benefit at the Eagles on 1.18.2025

3. Approve 2025 License Renewals for:                                                                                

      Frog Town Trailer Court, Operate a Mobile Home Park

      RNR Development Inc, Operate a Mobile Home Park

      Ground to Sky Tree Service, Tree Trimming and Removal Service         

4. Approve 2024-25 Contractor License for:                                                                           

      Ray Nelson Construction, Valley City ND

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Gulmon            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

1. Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for El Valle Taco Shop.

Motion to Close Hearing.                                                                                                         

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for El Valle Taco Shop.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

Ordinance

1. Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1165, an Ordinance to amend and reenact section 14-10-52.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to driving upon sidewalks. (City Attorney Martineck)                               

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

2. Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1166, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 and paragraph 6 of subsection 2 of section 4-01-24 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to special event permits for sale of alcoholic beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Carlsrud

3. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1167, an ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-05.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to removal of snow and ice from sidewalks. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson      Carlsrud 

Resolution

New Business

NB1.    Approve Property Buyout of 506 3^rd St SE in the amount of $77,003.00 (City Administrator Crawford)          

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve changes to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual regarding new hire and promotional pay increases. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA

Thursday, December 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
The City Commission Meeting will begin on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.
Members of the public may view the meeting online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86573665018 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799)

Webinar ID: 865 7366 5018

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL

CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes from the 12.19.2024 Special Commission Meeting.
Roll Call: Magnuson Erickson Bishop Gulmon Carlsrud

ADJOURN