City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Gulmon
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Administrative Assistant Hintz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add NB 2. Approve Selling City Owned Properties in the NW Industrial Park.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve minutes from the February 20, 2024, Commission Meeting and the February 27, 2024, Special Commission Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Raffle Permits for:
- VCSU Foundation on 3.15.2024 at the Eagles.
- ND Appaloosa Club on 8.14.2024 at the NDWS Facility.
- Valley City High School DECA on 4.5.2024 at Valley City High School.
- Krista Johnson Benefit on 3.16.2024 at the Eagles.
Approve 2024 Tree Trimming and Removal Service License for Mike’s Construction & Repair, Oriska. ND
Approve Mechanical Contractor License for Dakota Plains Mechanical, Fargo, ND
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE
Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1148, 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.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon.
Roll Call Vote: Bishop – Aye, Gulmon – Aye, Magnuson – Aye, Erickson – Nay, Carlsrud – Aye. Motion Passed.
First Reading of Ordinance 1149 an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Chapter 7-04 Related to Building Numbering, Streets, and Avenues.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
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.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Approve Resolution 2443, a resolution approving final plans and authorizing engineer to advertise for bids for Paving 129.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $1,399,702.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve Selling City Owned Properties in the NW Industrial Park.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to proceed with the process to sell city property in the NW Industrial Park to Non-Primary Sector which previously was designated for sale only to Primary Sector, with the details to be ironed out for public sale and some requirements that are wanted to fall in place for that particular property, seconded by Commissioner Bishop. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford shared that President Carlsrud and herself were in Washington DC with Missouri River Energy Services to meet with our Congressman and Senators discussing where we are with power and energy. Next, heading to Grand Forks for the Red River Basin Meeting, Valley City has a seat on the Board, which is another piece in water protection and management. Reminder that the next Commission Meeting will be held on Monday the 18th due to a conflict with training. Congratulations to Ben Lokken on passing the Treatment 4 License Exam.
CITY UPDATES AND COMMISSION REPORTS
City Assessor Current shared the Tax Equalization Meeting will be Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4:00PM in the Valley City Chambers.
Fire Chief Magnuson reminded all that the ice on Lake Ashtabula & the river is not safe, stay off. March 23rd is the Annual Fire Department Fundraiser; the proceeds will go towards the new rescue boat.
City Engineer gave an update on the lead surveys. 72 Residents have responded. Due date was March 1st.
Commissioner Gulmon reported on the Financials, 2023 was a good financial year. Sales Tax is up 4.2% over the previous year. Food and Beverage tax had their best year since 2015.
Commissioner Erickson congratulated Ben Lokken. Discussion on Clean-up week has started and the rules that have been in play for the last few years will be enforced.
Mayor Carlsrud suggested that allstay off the ice. It seems to be melting from the bottom up.Thank you to the City Staff for all their work. Thank you to the Commissioners for serving.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:24 PM.