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11.18.2024 Mayor’s Message

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Hello Folks,

  • Thank you to all who have been doing such great jobs keeping your properties looking so nice.  I know it is a lot of work, but with weather having been pleasant, it makes the tasks easier.
  • That we all need some degree of exercise for healthy living, please consider the following.  “America’s Largest Public-Private Wellness Partnership” includes municipalities, schools and private entities contributing over $100 Million to combat obesity and the burdens of sedentary lifestyles.  The mission is to build healthy communities by bringing fitness opportunities to all.  See: https://www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/
  • Hats off to our City Employees as they are scurrying in their preparations to beat the cold weather.  Cleaning streets, putting up Christmas lighting and winterizing are a few of the chores.  Thanks everyone.
  • The other day a person was driving forth & back making u-turns on a residential street trying to see a house number.  If your house number isn’t easily identifiable from the street, please make it larger and a brighter contrasting color.  Thank you.
  • Thanksgiving is about a week away.  It is a celebration with Native American and Puritan traditions along with Egyptian, Greek, Roman & Jewish Sukkot Harvest Festivals.
    • Thanksgiving fun fact:  There is no rest for the weary – or plumbers. These protectors of the pipes log their busiest day on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving.  Pro tip: Oil and kitchen drains often mean disaster!
  • Perhaps many of you are familiar with “Data Centers” which require power for “A-I type” needs.  Valley City uses about 22 KW of power per day and a moderately sized Data Center uses about 100 KW.  To power the city of Fargo for a day it requires  about 100 KW!  So many “advancements” in our country are requiring greater amounts of energy and water.  Providing enough of each will be challenging.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “We should just be thankful to be together.  I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown”           ~ Marcie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud      

11.19.2024 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 19, 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/84062493880 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  840 6249 3880.

Next Resolution No. 2466             Next Ordinance No. 1165

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

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

PROCLAMATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

November 30, 2024, is being Proclaimed as Small Business Saturday. Support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and to Shop Small throughout the year.                                                        

Approval of Consent Agenda

  1. Approve Minutes from the 11.5.2024 Finance and Commission Meetings.                     
  2. Approve Public Hearing to consider suspension of Alcoholic Beverage License D3 218: failure to complete and submit Beverage Server Training Paperwork.                                                    
  3. Approve 2024-25 Contractor Licenses for:                                                                     
    1. All Finish Concrete of West Fargo, NDI’ll Tile & Stone, Inc of Detroit Lakes, MN701 Caulking of Bismarck, ND
    1. Commercial Cleaning Services of Echo, MN

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.

Resolution

  1. RES 2458, a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 130.                                                 

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

  • RES 2459, a Resolution Creating Water Main Improvement District No. 106.                                         

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

  • RES 2460, a Resolution Creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 70.                                  

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

  • RES 2461, a Resolution Creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 56.                                        

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • RES 2462, a Resolution for Establishing Electric Utility Rates.                                                         

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

  • RES 2463, a Resolution for Establishing Water Utility Rates.                                                                

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

  • RES 2464, a Resolution for Establishing Sewer Utility Rates.                                                               

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

  • RES 2465, a Resolution for Establishing Rates & Fees for Solid Waste Service.                                       

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $2,727,896.                               

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

N2. Approve 2025 Board Meeting Schedule.  (Finance Director Klein)                                                               

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

N3. Approve Property Buyout of 823 2nd St NE in the amount of $55,110. (City Administrator Crawford)                  

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N4. Approve Property Buyout of 915 2nd St SE in the amount of $51,480. (City Administrator Crawford)                    

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

N5. Approve Contract for Prisoner Boarding with Barnes County Correctional Center. (Police Chief Horner)  

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Carlsrud

N6. Approve Public Works Capital and Operating Budgets for year 2025. (Public Works Accountant Gary Jacobson)                                                                                                                                                                           

Roll Call:    Bishop              Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Carlsrud

N7. 2024 Annual Forester Report by Bob Anderson.

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

11.11.2024 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

11/11/2024

Greetings Everybody,

  • November 11th is/was Veteran’s Day.  Thank you to all veterans for providing and protecting our freedoms. 
  • Governor Doug Burgum officially proclaimed Sunday November 10th as “North Dakota Law Enforcement Support Staff Day”.  The occasion was celebrated with gratitude Sunday on the North Dakota State Capitol Steps.
  • Thank you to all people who participated in the democratic process by “stepping up” running for office and/or voting in last week’s election.  In two years there will be another election with openings needing candidates.  I invite all of you to ask yourself “What if I would run for office”?  Congratulations to the candidates who were selected to serve their respective offices and represent their constituents.
  • Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 CHI Mercy Health is hosting a public open house featuring the new Mammography Department.  A state-of-the-art, handicap accessible mammography machine in a comfortable new suite is in place.  It is very attractive and user friendly.
  • Sunday mid-afternoon the sun was shining beautifully so I went to the golf course where there were a half dozen others playing.  Not long after arriving and a few poor shots, I noticed a pair of Bald Eagles majestically soaring over the river and wooded hills.  The sky was vivid blue, a half moon was hanging low in the eastern horizon, a shiny jet flying above the moon and the eagles appeared to be soaring higher than the moon & jet. It was mesmerizing, sometimes the simplest things in life are the best.
  • Rotating your running & walking shoes allows midsoles to recover before your next walk or run making your legs and feet feel better and extending the life of your shoes.  A 2015 study found that runners who rotated their shoes had a 39% lower risk of injury.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “America is a tune.  It must be sung together” ~ Gerald Stanley Lee

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud      

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10.28.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, October 28, 2024



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 11:00AM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Magnuson

Members Absent: Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson

Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner, Administrative Assistant Hintz.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NEW BUSINESS

Approve ND DWR Pre-Construction Cost-Share Application for Design Engineering for Northwest Standpipe Replacement Project.  Total Project cost estimate is 3.7 million dollars. This project will have a 60/40 cost share.

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

Approve ND DWR Construction Cost-Share Application for Watermain Improvement District No. 106 (2nd St N, 3rd Ave NE and 4th Ave NE). Total Project cost estimate is 1.82 Million. This project will have a 60/40 cost share.

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

Approve Local Permit for the Greg Rockneberg Benefit on 11.4.2024 at the Eagles.

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

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 11:10AM.

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10.21.2024 Special Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, October 21, 2024



President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 12:00PM.

Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson, Commissioner Bishop, City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Finance Director Klein, Police Chief Horner and Administrative Assistant Hintz

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING

Open Public Hearing Regarding Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Casa Valle Inc dba Casa Mexico Restaurant.

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

Approve Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Casa Valle Inc dba Casa Mexico Restaurant.

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

NEW BUSINESS

NB1.    Consider Refund to Hi-Line Hospitality dba City Lights for Liquor and Beer License. Due to Transfer of the Licenses.

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

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 12:03PM.

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10.15.2024 Commission Minutes

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CITY COMMISSION MEETING
VALLEY CITY, NORTH DAKOTA
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
President Carlsrud called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Members present: President Carlsrud, Commissioner Gulmon, Commissioner Bishop, Commissioner Erickson, Commissioner Magnuson
Others: City Administrator Crawford, City Attorney Martineck, Deputy Auditor Johnson, Police Chief Homer, Administrative Assistant Hintz.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add N3. Consider the Visitors Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant
Application for Grotberg Electric.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve the addition, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approve Minutes from the 10. 1.2024 Finance & Commission Meetings.
Approve Local Event Permits for Raffles:
Dakota Riders Motorcycle Club Raffle for 12. 14.2024 at the Eagles Club.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Layne Glines, representing Healthy Food Ingredients, spoke about their water drainage concerns.
Discussion on previous and current drainage areas of concern. The consensus of the Commission was to ask the Engineer to look into possible cost-effective solutions to the drainage concerns and bring them to the November 19, 2024, Commission Meeting.
ORDINANCE
Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1162 an Ordinance to amend and reenact section 7-03-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to event permits.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Erickson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1163, an Ordinance to create and enact section 7-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to prohibited camping.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 1164, an Ordinance to create and enact a new section of chapter 11-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to a university zoning district.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Approve Resolution 2457, a Resolution Approving Definitive Improvement Warrants, Series 2024 A, B, and C for Paving Improvement District No. 128, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 69, and Water Main Improvement District No. 105.
Commissioner Magnuson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Gulmon. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the amount of $3,018,447.
Commissioner Bishop moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Consider request for an early pay out of the final payment of $60,000. to the SRVSB-Water Trail.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
Consider the Visitors Committee recommendation to approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for Grotberg Electric in the amount of up to $7500. for renovations to the exterior of the current building at 1109 West Main St.
Commissioner Gulmon moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Magnuson. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
City Administrator Crawford reminded all with the changes in temperatures happening, you can do different things to help yourself out. People are asking, with Electric, when the 30/30 will be starting for Utilities. The process is determined daily on air and ground temperature. There is no start date set. Construction projects are coming to an end and City Engineer Peterson will give the updates. Lead Line Letters will be going out regarding lines; this notice is required by the state.
City Engineer Peterson gave an update on the Constuction projects that are winding down around Valley City.
Commissioner Erickson reminded all that Elections are coming up. Get out and vote!
Mayor Carlsrud thanked all the Employees and how they take pride in their work, it shows. Thank you to Steve Urness & Paul McDonald for all your time. Thank you to all of you that serve on our Boards and Committees, your time is very much appreciated. Thank you to the Commissioner for serving your community and your investment in what you do.
ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned at 5:41 PM.

11.4.2024 Mayor’s Message

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Hello All,

  • We had some rain so the burn ban is off!  YAY, but please be careful when burning as fire can get away quickly.
  • It is our Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Save Some Bucks & Spend Some Doe” celebration this Friday and Saturday.  For those of us who don’t go deer hunting, it’s a great time to head uptown and the weather forecast is favorable.  Check out some stores and visit with folks.  
  • November 11th is Veterans’ Day, a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The armistice between Allied Nations and Germany went into effect during the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of WWI, “the war to end all wars.”  Thank a veteran.
  • Voting is our responsibility, be an informed voter and be sure to VOTE.
  • Are you familiar with our “Find The Good Life Campaign” in Valley City?  There are so many great things here which I too often take for granted and perhaps you do too.  Anyway, I was guided to the following websites and was amazed, open them and enjoy:  https://www.developvcbc.com/goodlife and https://findthegoodlife.com/cities/valleycity/ . Thanks to all who developed “Find The Good Life Campaign”.
  • What if each of us would commit to executing three acts of kindness this week, how many people would be touched….?  Perhaps help someone pick-up leaves, make a friendly phone call to someone you haven’t visited for a while, treat someone to coffee or bring your special someone a flower?  “Kindness is contagious”. 
  • Are you contemplating a career, research “Careers in Energy” at getintoenergy.org.  There are a variety of rewarding careers in the energy industry. It could be for you!
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud      

11.5.2024 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 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/86490341293 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  864 9034 1293.

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 Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.
  2. Approve Minutes from the 10.15.2024 Commission Meeting and the 10.21.2024 Special Commission Meeting and the 10.28.2024 Special Commission Meeting.                                                                         
  3. Approve public hearing to consider suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses 2024-B208 and 2024-C209: failure to pay administrative penalty.                                                                                                                
  4. Approve public hearing to consider suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses 2024-B223 and 2024-C224: failure to complete Transfer Paperwork.
  5. Approve Gaming Site Authorization for ND Chapters of Delta Waterfowl Inc on February 22, 2025, at the Eagles.
  6. Approve Raffle Permits for:                                                                                                      
  7. VCSU Trap Shooting Club, Raffle on 4.24.2025 at VCSU.
  8. Education Foundation for VCPS, Raffle & Bingo on 11.21.2024 at VCHS Cafeteria.
  9. VCSU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Raffle on 2.27.25 at VCSU.
  10. Approve 2024-25 Contractor Licenses for:                                                                                 
  11. Olauson Duct Cleaning, Oriska ND – Contractor
  12. Roughrider Signs & Designs, Jamestown, ND – Contractor
  13. DD’S Decks N More, LLC, Barnesville, MN – Contractor

            Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            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 Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1163, an ordinance to create and enact section 7-04-23 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to prohibited camping. (Attorney Martineck)                                  

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1164, an ordinance to create and enact a new section of chapter 11-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to a university zoning district. (Attorney Martineck)        

Roll Call:    Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson           Carlsrud

New Business

  1. Approve 2023 Audit Report prepared by Brady Martz. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:    Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Lease of Vehicle with option to Purchase. Recycling. (Attorney Martineck)                                 

Roll Call:    Gulmon            Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

  • Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for JBJ Properties in the amount of up to $7500. for the renovations and upgrades to his business at 1010 7th St SE. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                           

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon            Carlsrud

  • Consider the Visitor’s Committee recommendation to Approve the Image Enhancement Grant Application for L & H Shoe Shop in the amount of $350. for the replacement of their storefront banner/sign at 125 Central Ave S. (City Administrator Crawford)                                                                                                        

Roll Call:    Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

11.5.2024 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Finance Meeting

Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

2:30 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:30 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/82256933334 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 822 5693 3334

Call to Order

Roll Call

Agenda items

  1. Department reports.
    1. Sanitation Department                                                                                      Water DepartmentElectric Department                                                                                          Fire Department/Dangerous Buildings                                                               Police Department                                                                                            Street Department
    1. Administration
  2. Overview of 2023 Audit Report by Brady Martz (3:00 P.M.) (Finance Director Klein)
  3. Discuss GovCard for City Hall, Police Department & Court. (Finance Director Klein)           
  4. Discuss the annexation of Woodland. (City Administrator Crawford)
  5. Discuss PFP Buyout of 512 E Main. (City Administrator Crawford)
  6. Discuss 2025 Board Meeting Schedule. (Finance Director Klein)                                   
  7. Discuss proposed Public Works Budgets for FY25 (first two attachments). (PW Accountant Jacobson)
  8. Discuss rate increase requests for Public Works (third attachment) (PW Accountant Jacobson)

Adjourn

10.28.2024 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

10/28/2024

Hi Everyone,

  • BURN BAN:  While we had a quarter inch of rain or so, it was more than a week ago, we are DRY and the Burn Ban is still in place!
  • Fun news for the “Open Door Center Art Experience” crew.  Congratulations to all the folks who facilitated the securing of significant grant funding from Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation and the North Dakota Council for the Arts.  Early projects of the Open Door Center Art Experience involved pottery and ceramic painting with the wares being displayed for sale with Thunderbird Ranch Gourmet Foods.  “Hats off” to you all, thank you. 
  • Property Taxes are used for funding senior centers, schools, airports, fire departments, law enforcement, etc. at local levels. There doesn’t seem to be a sustainable funding plan to replace property taxes so the aforementioned local services could be defunded if property taxes are eliminated. 
  • Congratulations to Brenda Klein, finance director for the City of Valley City, as she earned her leadership certification through the Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) course. LEAD is a workforce development program presented by Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) helping to ensure valuable leaders are in place for its members. 
  • In 1961 Calvin Griffin moved the Washington Senators baseball team to Minnesota and it became the Minnesota Twins.  Our Dad took my brother and me to a Twins – Yankee Game at Metropolitan Stadium that year.  Seeing the Yankees in those days was special as they were on television often and we knew more players, Maris, Mantle, Berra, Bauer & Skowron to name a few. Some familiar names for the Twins were Killebrew, Allison, Battey, Pascual and Billy Martin (a former Yankee)!  Like you may have heard others say, the stadium grass was the greenest and the field was groomed with a beauty I had never seen.  Thanks Dad.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this column.
  • “I only wear two rings: a wedding ring and my World Series ring“.    ~ Joe Garagiola

Blessings, Pray, be Respectful and Grateful,

Dave