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4.16.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 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/86938490487 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  869 3849 0487.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

MAYOR FOR THE DAY – ERIN WOEHL

Congratulations to Miss Erin Woehl on her Winning Essay Titled “Mayor for A Day.” Erin is a 3rd Grade Student in Mrs. Breckheimer’s Class from Jefferson Elementary. Erin is the daughter of Derek & Katie Woehl.

ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION

Proclaim April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in Valley City

Approval of Agenda (roll call vote needed when changes made to the agenda)

 

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the 4.2.2024 Finance & Commission Meetings and the 4.9.2024 Equalization Meeting Minutes.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permits for:
    1. Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce from 6.15.24, Near the Sheyenne River Foot Bridge
    1. VCPS Music Boosters on 5.6.24 at the HAC – Valley City High School
    1. VCBC Library Foundation on 8.8.24 at the VCBC Public Library
    1. Valley City Barnes County Development Corp on 6.13.2024 on Central Avenue
    1. St Catherine’s Knights of Columbus on 5.22.24 at the Eagles
    1. CHI Health Connect at Home – Fargo on 5.14.24 at the Eagles
    1. John Statema Benefit on 5.18.24 at the Eagles
    1. Fraternal Order of Police James Valley Lodge #4 on 9.18.24 At the VC Police Department
  2. Approve Barnes County 4-H Dog Obedience Classes – National Guard Building Rental for 11 Days in April, May, June & July of 2024.
  3. Approve Keppler Services, Inc of Fargo, ND a Contractor License for 2023-24
  4. Approve Gast Construction Company, Inc of Wahpeton, ND a Contractor License for 2023-24 pending payment
  5. Approve Renewal of Contractor License for 2024-2025 for Damon 24/7 LLC, Rocky Ford, CO.
  6. Approve VCHS Prom 2024 to Block Off the Street at the 100 Block of 4th St on 5.4.24 from 5:00PM until 7:30PM.

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 1152 First 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, 4-01-12, 4-01-24 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to sales of alcoholic beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson       Carlsrud

ORD 1154 First Reading of Ordinance 1154 An ordinance to amend and reenact section 17-04-18.1 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to THC paraphernalia. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll call:           Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon             Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2444 A Resolution Approving Plat of Mosquito Meadows Subdivision City of Valley City. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop        Carlsrud          

RES 2445 A Resolution to Amend the Master Fee Schedule – National Guard Building Fee. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson            Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    Approve Site Authorizations for Valley City Hockey & Figure Skating Club for 7.1.2024 – 6.30.2025:

  1. Youth Sports Complex – Renewal of Raffles
  2. Valley City Town and Country Club – Renewal of Raffles, Pull Tab Dispensing Device, Electronic Pull Tab Device, Twenty-One and Poker
  3. The Captain’s Pub – Renewal of Pull Tab Dispensing Device, Electronic Pull Tab Device, Twenty-One and adding Raffles and Poker.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson             Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve NW Water Tower Options Engineering Report and Select Preferred Alternative(s). (City Engineer)

Roll call:           Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon             Carlsrud

NB3.    Approve VC Fire Dept. to Block Off the Street, Central from 4th St to 6th St on 5.1.24 from 7:00AM until 1:00PM. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

4.2.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, April 2, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 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/82661310686 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  826 6131 0686

Next Resolution No. 2444             Next Ordinance No. 1152

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

City Government Week Proclamation

The Week of April 1 – 5, 2024 to be Proclaimed City Government Week

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

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the 3.18.2024 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector, and Finance Director.
  2. Approve Raffle Permits for:
    1. Disabled American Veterans from 7.11.24 – 6.12.25, 2nd Tuesdays at the VC Eagles
    1. Barnes County Wildlife Federation on 11.1.24, 11.25.24 & 4.5.25 at the VC Eagles
    1. VCSU Foundation on 4.26.24 at the VC Eagles
    1. Education Foundation for VCPS on 4.18.2024 at the HAC
  3. Approve PCL Construction Services, Inc of Edina, MN a Contractor License for 2023-2024

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.

Ordinance

Ord 1151 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1151 an ordinance to amend and reenact sections 2-01-01, 2-01-02, 2-01-03, 2-04-01, 2-04-06, and 8-06-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to duties of city officials. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

Approve Resolution #______ Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract to___________ for Paving Improvement District No. 129. (City Engineer) Bidding is the morning on April 2. Resolution Information will be completed by Commission meeting at 5:00PM.

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,144,801.           

       Roll Call:   Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

3.18.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, March 18, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, March 18, 2024, 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/84742642516 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  847 4264 2516.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

ND Rural Waters Award Presentation

Approval of Agenda

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

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the 3.5.24 Finance & Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permits for:
  2. Valley City Lions Club on 4.9.2024 at Valley City Eagles Club.
  3. Valley City Barnes County Public Library on 8.8.24 at the Library
  4. St Catherine’s School on 5.20.24 at St Catherine’s School
  5. Avalynn’s Fly High Foundation on 9.13.2024 at Chautauqua Park
  6. Approve 2024 House Movers Renewal License for Carrington House Moving, Carrington, ND. 
  7. Approve 2023-24 Contractor License for Tate & John’s Enterprises, Valley City, ND. 
  8. Approve 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal License for Tate & John’s Enterprises, Valley City, ND. 
  9. Approve Blocking Off the Street VC Cal Ripken League – 10U Baseball, 500 & 600 Bocks of 9th Ave SW, from 4:45PM – 7:45PM, May 13th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, and June 10th & 13th. There may be a few more dates in June & July that are unknown at this time.

 Roll Call:         Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

ORD 1149 Second and final reading of Ordinance 1149 an ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 7-04 related to building numbering, streets, and avenues. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

ORD 1150 Second and final reading of Ordinance 1150 an ordinance to amend and reenact section 15-03-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code to provide technical changes. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

ORD 1151 Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1151, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 2-01-01, 2-01-02, 2-01-03, 2-04-01, 2-04-06, and 8-06-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to duties of City officials. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2442         Approve Resolution Declaring the Sufficiency of Protests for Paving District 129. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.    Approve amended contract for prisoner boarding at Barnes County Correctional Facility. (Carl Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

NB2.    Approve bid for lease of cropland. (Carl Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

NB3.    Approve proposed changes to the Image Enhancement Grant Application as recommended by the Visitor Committee. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

3.5.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 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/88280426773 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 882 8042 6773.

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 Minutes

Approve Minutes from the February 20, 2024, Commission Meeting and the February 27, 2024, Special Commission Meeting.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Raffle Permits for:
  2. VCSU Foundation on 3.15.2024 at the Eagles.
  3. ND Appaloosa Club on 8.14.2024 at the NDWS Facility.
  4. Valley City High School DECA on 4.5.2024 at Valley City High School.
  5. Krista Johnson Benefit on 3.16.2024 at the Eagles.
  6. Approve 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Mike’s Construction & Repair, Oriska. ND
  7. Approve Mechanical Contractor License for Dakota Plains Mechanical, Fargo, ND

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            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.

Public Hearing

Ordinance

ORD 1148 Second and final reading ofOrdinance 1148 an ordinance to amend and reenact sections 5-01-01 and 5-01-02, and create and enact section 5-01-00.1, related to possession of animals. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon           Magnuson         Erickson            Carlsrud

ORD 1149 First Reading of Ordinance 1149 an Ordinance to amend and reenact chapter 7-04 related to building numbering, streets, and avenues. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

ORD 1150 First Reading of Ordinance 1150 an ordinance to amend and reenact section 15-03-09 of the Valley City Municipal Code to provide technical changes. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2443 Approve Resolution 2443, a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving 129. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson            Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $              . (Deputy Auditor Johnson)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon           Magnuson         Erickson            Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report


City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

2.27.2024 Special Commission Agenda

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 27, 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/85736529013or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 857 3652 9013.

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

  1. Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit for the Labor Club on March 2, 2024 at the NDWS Building. They will be serving during the Corn Hole Event & the Kick-Off Concert.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Bishop              Gulmon            Erickson           Carlsrud

Adjourn

Agenda Available

2.20.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 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/87582109714 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  875 8210 9714.

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 Minutes

Approve Minutes from the 2.6.24 Finance & Commission Meetings, the 2.10.24 Special Commission Meeting and the 2.12.24 Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

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

Ord 1148 An ordinance to amend and reenact sections 5-01-01 and 5-01-02, and create and enact section 5-01-00.1, related to possession of animals. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

Resolution

New Business

  1. Approve Task Order for Construction Engineering for the 2nd Ave NW/3rd St NW/4th St N Reconstruction Project [NDDOT Project Number UGP-2-990(067), PCN 23951]. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson            Carlsrud

  • Approve NDDOT Urban Roads Project Submittal List for Fiscal Year 2025-2028. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon           Magnuson         Erickson            Carlsrud

3.    Consider repeal of Resolution 2411 pertaining to advisory vote on flavored e-liquids and e-cigarettes

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

2.12.2024 Special Commission Agenda

Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, February 12, 2024
12:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, February 12, 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/86525183855 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 865 2518 3855

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

  1. Approve Sam Hill Benefit Raffle on 2.17.24 at the Valley City Eagles Club.

Adjourn

2.6.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 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/82268349183 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  822 6834 9183.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Lead by Cub Scout Pack 562.

Oath of Office for Sergeant Knight

GIVING HEARTS DAY FEBRUARY 8, 2024, PROCLAMATION

Approval of Agenda

(Roll Call Vote needed when changes made to the Agenda) Lead by Cub Scout Pack 562

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the January 16, 2024, 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 Raffle Application For;
    1. Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter, Raffle (Gun) on 3.22.24 at the VC Eagles Club
    1. Valley City JO Volleyball, Raffle & Raffle Boards on 2.10.24 at the VC Eagles Club
    1. Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals, Raffle on 3.30.24 at VC Eagles Club
    1. CHS Inc – Dakota Plains Ag, Raffle on 3.27.24 at CHS Inc – Dakota Plains Ag
    1. VCSU Trap Club, Raffle on 4.25.24 at Valley City State University
    1. Valley City Fire Department, Raffle on 3.23.2024 at Valley City Eagles Club
    1. Noah Gurrola Astorga Benefit, Raffles on 2.23.24 at Valley City Eagles Club
    1. ND Skill USA, VC ND Chapter, Raffle on 4.5.24 at the Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Tech Center
  3. Approve Application for Carr’s Tree Service, Inc for a 2024 Tree Trimming & Removal License
  4. Approve Public Hearing for Dangerous Building at 340 3rd St SE
  5. Approve Cancellation of Public Hearing for Captain’s Pub Alcoholic Beverage License

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            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

ORD 1147 Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No 1147, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 12-02-02, 12-02-3, 12-02-06, 12-02-08 Related to Junk, Junk Vehicles, and Abandoned Vehicles on Public Property. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

RES 2440 A Resolution Approving Engineers Report & Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans, Specifications & Estimates of Probable Cost for Paving Improvement District No. 129. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

RES 2441 A Resolution Declaring Necessity for Paving Improvement District No. 129. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

New Business

NB1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,618,408. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB2. Authorize Farm Lease next to landfill to be re-leased and go out for bids (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB3. Approve City Buyout of 616 Main S East for $50,000. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB4. Approve Agreement with NDDOT for Long-Term Temporary Highway Closure through December 31, 2025 (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

NB5. Approval of concurrence of project IM-NHU-2-094(159)290, PCN 22228 with local share estimated to be $83,806.06. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

NB6. Accept recommendation for appointment of architectural firm for design of public works service center (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

NB7. Approve architectural services contract for design of public works service center

 (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

NB8. BEK Connect Service 5-Year Renewal Agreement. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Carlsrud

NB9. Approval for Mayor to sign FEMA recertification form.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

CITY UPDATES & COMMISSION REPORTS

ADJOURN

Agenda Available

1.16.2024 Commission Agenda

 City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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/85391735021 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 9173 5021.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Catholic Schools Week Proclamation

The week of January 28 through February 3, 2024 to be proclaimed Catholic Schools Week

 

Approval of Agenda (roll call vote needed when changes made to the agenda)

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the January 4, 2024, Finance and Commission Meetings.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Local Permit Application for a Raffle for Sanford Clinic of Valley City on February 2, 2024, at Valley City Town & Country Club.
  2. Approve 2024 Tree Trimming & Removal License for Strom Tree Service Inc of Grand Forks.
  3. Approve Application for Use of National Guard Building. Schindler Events. Mar 7 – 10, 2024.

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        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.    Public Hearing regarding Ordinance Violations by the Captain’s Pub.

Declare Public Hearing Open

            Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

Approve order of Action on the Captain’s Pub.

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

Res 2438 A Resolution Regarding Participation in Funding for a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Grant Project. (AE2S)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon          Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Res 2439 A Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 129. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

Ordinance

Ord 1147 An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Sections 12-02-02, 12-02-3, 12-02-06, 12-02-08 Related to Junk, Junk Vehicles, and Abandoned Vehicles on Public Property. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Task Order Master Services Agreement (three-year term) (AE2S)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Task Order No. 1 – Valley City General Engineering Services ($15,000 NTE) (AE2S)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon          Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Task Order No. 2 – Valley City WaterSMART Grant Application ($12,500 NTE) (AE2S)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Consider Visitor’s Committee Recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant for Arc of Barnes County Thrift E Shop in the amount up to $7,500.  (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

  • Approve depositories for City funds which meet the pledge of securities requirement. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon            Magnuson        Carlsrud

  • Approve Amendment to City Engineering Agreement and Task Order. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Gulmon          Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

  • Accept Main Street Outlet Vault Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

  • Discuss NDDEQ – Water Service Line Inventory (WSLI) (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

Agenda Available

1.4.2024 Commission Agenda

City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Thursday, January 4, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Thursday, January 4, 2024, 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/83042099223 listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 830 4209 9223

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 Minutes

Approve Minutes from the December 19, 2023, Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector and Finance Director.
  2. Approve 2024 Application to Operate Mobile Home Park Renewal for Viking Drive Estates.
  3. Approve Gaming Site Authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc on February 24, 2024, at the Eagles.
  4. Approve Renewal Application for 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Service Renewals for Kieffer Tree, LLC.                      

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.

Public Hearing

PH1.    Public hearing on dangerous building located at 1318 9th St SW

Declare Public Hearing Open

            Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

Approve order on dangerous building located at 1318 9th St SW

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon            Carlsrud

Ordinance

Resolution

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $    

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Consider Appointing Joe Tykwinski to Replace Joe Faure on the Valley City Planning & Zoning Commission. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N3. Approve updates to Employee Policy Manual. (City Attorney Martineck)     

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4. Gaming Site Authorization: Fraternal Order of Eagles Arie 2192 for Jimmy’s Pizza Location beginning January 4, 2024. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn