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7.22.2024 Special Meeting Agenda

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Special City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Monday, July 22, 2024
7:30 AM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7:30 AM 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/89280181017 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 892 8018 1017

Call To Order
Roll Call

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Approve Cottonwood Cider House’s Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Riverfest on 8.3.2024 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
  • Approve Brockopp Brewing, LLC’s Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit Application for Riverfest on 8.3.2024 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson      Carlsrud

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:          Magnuson        Erickson           Gulmon            Bishop        Carlsrud

Adjourn

7.8.2024 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

7/8/2024

Hi Folks,

  • Last year about this time it was dry with dust blowing everywhere and now there is a degree of subsoil moisture.  Oh, the upper Midwest and our weather changes!
  • If you have tree leaves turning a lighter green or golden earlier than normal, chlorosis could be the culprit.  If ignored, branches will die and eventually the tree can die.  Treatments are available so check with the Barnes County Agent at 701-845-8528 or the Valley City Forester at 701-845-1700 for advice.
  • There were great numbers of fireworks detonated over the extended 4th of July weekend.  Many folks have done a great job picking-up debris though there is still a good amount remaining.  Will you please clean up streets and yards around you?  Thank you and I hope you all had fun.
  • I am still encouraging football officiating!  The “Gridiron Tune-up” is a football officials’ workshop in Williston August 16 (3PM start) & 17 with classroom and on-field experiences.  There is an August 1st deadline for registration and special room rates are available.  Please contact Mike Gunderson at 701-339-2726 or [email protected].
  • Clean-up Week is a great service for us and this year about 289.47 tons of material were gathered.  Thank you to all our Public Works folks.  A couple things got out-of-hand so a little adjustment will be made next year.
  • “People will go where they are invited, but will stay where they feel welcome”.  ~ A Friend.    Please make people feel welcome here.
  • Due to rain and very hard work, personal and community gardens are looking so nice & plush.  The sad news is, people are stealing produce and vandalizing gardens.  Some years gardens produce so well, owners may share some produce if asked, but stealing produce is just WRONG!  How about a “neighborhood watch”?  “If  you see something, say something”, call VCPD at 845-3110.  Thank you.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this article.                                                                                                   
  • “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.”   ~ Jean Baptiste Massieu
  • Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud      

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6.18.2024 Commission Minutes

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, June 18, 2024


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

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

Member Absent: Commissioner Gulmon

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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

D.  Approve the 2024-25 Tobacco License Renewals:

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

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

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

       F.   Approve 2024-25 Cabaret License Renewal:

  1. FOE Aerie 2192 dba The Eagles Club

       G.  Approve 2024-25 Contractor License and Renewals:

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

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

ORDINANCE

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

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

RESOLUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW BUSINESS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approve Environmental Study proposal for Service Center.

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

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

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

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADJOURN

Meeting was adjourned at 5:33 P.M.

7.1.2024 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

7/1/2024

Hello Everyone,

  • July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.  Since 1980 the titles “Independence Day” and “Fourth of July” are both utilized to identify the event’s celebration.
  • The week of the Fourth is a festive time with family gatherings, food and fireworks.  Fireworks explosions are dangerous, from losing fingers, eyesight and even death so be safe.  Please be respectful of your neighbors by detonating at reasonable times and cleaning all debris from your fireworks.
  • Fireworks detonation times are July 1, 2 & 3, 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM with July 4th being 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM and July 5th being 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.  Enjoy and be SAFE.
  • Summer goes so fast, gosh, we are nearing the fall sports season already with players, coaches and game officials in their early stages of preparation for her/his sport of choice.  
  • Last week I was privileged to work at the Sioux Empire Football Officials’ Clinic.  There were about 75 campers from nine different states who attended the Sioux Falls clinic.  Officials from Valley City and other North Dakota communities were there taking part in two days of classroom presentations and on-field officiating overseen by high school, college and NFL clinicians.
  • My profession was working with the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA).  The NDHSAA is located in Valley City and is the service organization of North Dakota’s member schools.  Some responsibilities are administering eligibility, providing rules clinics and administering the fine arts & sports region and state tournaments.  My purpose for sharing the aforementioned is, to have fine arts and sports competitions, judges and game officials are needed.  Because, “Without officials, they’re just scrimmages”!
  • Why consider officiating?  It is an opportunity to “give back”, it is a competition, it is physical fitness, you will network and realize lifelong friendships.  Please contact the NDHSAA at 845-3953 or ndhsaa.com.  Try it, you may love it.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this article.                                                                                                   
  • “The only way to have a friend, is to be one.”   ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud      

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7.2.2024 Commission Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 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/85095478532 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  850 9547 8532.

Next Resolution No. 2452            Next Ordinance No. 1157

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

ELECTED OFFICIAL’S OATHS OF OFFICE

Approval of Agenda

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

 

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the June 18, 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 2024-25 Contractor License for Abel’s Remodeling SRUS of Valley City, ND.
  3. Approve Block the Street Request, Valley City Chamber Office for 7.31.24 from 7:00AM to 7:00P, Blocking Central from 2nd St to 4th St.
  4. Approve the 2024-25 Tobacco License Renewal for Family Dollar LLC @ 1346 W Main St.
  5. Approve the 2024-25 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals:
  6. Brockopp Brewing LLC
  7. Valley City Town & Country Club
  8. Sabirs
  9. Boomers
  10. Main Street Off-Sale LLC dba Tavern Ninety-Four
  11. My Bar
  12. Dakota Silver
  13. Jimmy’s Pizza
  14. Captain’s Pub

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        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

PH1.     Public Hearing on Dangerous Building Located at 340 3rd St SE, Valley City

Declare Public Hearing Open

            Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

Approve Findings and Order on Dangerous Building at 340 3rd St SE (Carl Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1155, An Ordinance to Repeal Subsection 4 of Section 8-04-05 of the

Valley City Municipal Code Related to the sale of flavored E-Liquids and E-Cigarettes. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

Second and final Reading of Ordinance 1156, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to sales of alcoholic beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

New Business

N1.       Appoint Vice President of the Valley City Commission.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N2.       Appoint and Approve Reorganization of Commissioners’ Portfolios:

  1. Finance
    1. PW Streets, Sanitation, Sewer, Water Distribution
    1. PW Electric and Water Treatment Plant
    1. Police/Fire
    1. Building/Grounds

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon       Carlsrud

N3.       Appoint and Approve Commissioner Assignments to Additional Committees and Boards.

  • Valley City Planning and Zoning Commissioner (2 Commissioners).
    • Valley City Library Board (1 Commissioner)
    • City County Health Board (1 Commissioner)
    • Barnes County Planning and Zoning (2 Commissioners)
    • Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation (2 Commissioners)
    • Board for Community Service (1 Commissioner)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

N4.       City of VC/Dispatch Agreement for services. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

N5.       Approve Cost and Maintenance Agreement with Barnes County for NDDOT Project No. TAC-2-990(065), PCN 23909 (Kathryn Road/Woodland Park Shared-Use Path). (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N6.       Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit Application for Brockopp Brewing, LLC for Summer Nights on Central 7.11.24 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon       Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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7.2.2024 Finance Agenda

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City Commission Meeting
Valley City, North Dakota

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
5:00 PM

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, July 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/85095478532 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  850 9547 8532.

Next Resolution No. 2452            Next Ordinance No. 1157

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

ELECTED OFFICIAL’S OATHS OF OFFICE

Approval of Agenda

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

 

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the June 18, 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 2024-25 Contractor License for Abel’s Remodeling SRUS of Valley City, ND.
  3. Approve Block the Street Request, Valley City Chamber Office for 7.31.24 from 7:00AM to 7:00P, Blocking Central from 2nd St to 4th St.
  4. Approve the 2024-25 Tobacco License Renewal for Family Dollar LLC @ 1346 W Main St.
  5. Approve the 2024-25 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals:
  6. Brockopp Brewing LLC
  7. Valley City Town & Country Club
  8. Sabirs
  9. Boomers
  10. Main Street Off-Sale LLC dba Tavern Ninety-Four
  11. My Bar
  12. Dakota Silver
  13. Jimmy’s Pizza
  14. Captain’s Pub

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        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

PH1.     Public Hearing on Dangerous Building Located at 340 3rd St SE, Valley City

Declare Public Hearing Open

            Motion to Close Hearing

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

Approve Findings and Order on Dangerous Building at 340 3rd St SE (Carl Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon             Carlsrud

Ordinance

Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1155, An Ordinance to Repeal Subsection 4 of Section 8-04-05 of the

Valley City Municipal Code Related to the sale of flavored E-Liquids and E-Cigarettes. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

Second and final Reading of Ordinance 1156, an ordinance to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 4-01-03 of the Valley City Municipal Code relating to sales of alcoholic beverages. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

New Business

N1.       Appoint Vice President of the Valley City Commission.

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N2.       Appoint and Approve Reorganization of Commissioners’ Portfolios:

  1. Finance
    1. PW Streets, Sanitation, Sewer, Water Distribution
    1. PW Electric and Water Treatment Plant
    1. Police/Fire
    1. Building/Grounds

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon       Carlsrud

N3.       Appoint and Approve Commissioner Assignments to Additional Committees and Boards.

  • Valley City Planning and Zoning Commissioner (2 Commissioners).
    • Valley City Library Board (1 Commissioner)
    • City County Health Board (1 Commissioner)
    • Barnes County Planning and Zoning (2 Commissioners)
    • Valley City-Barnes County Development Corporation (2 Commissioners)
    • Board for Community Service (1 Commissioner)

Roll Call:          Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Erickson            Carlsrud

N4.       City of VC/Dispatch Agreement for services. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Erickson           Bishop              Magnuson        Gulmon            Carlsrud

N5.       Approve Cost and Maintenance Agreement with Barnes County for NDDOT Project No. TAC-2-990(065), PCN 23909 (Kathryn Road/Woodland Park Shared-Use Path). (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Magnuson         Erickson           Bishop              Carlsrud

N6.       Approve Special Alcohol Beverage Permit Application for Brockopp Brewing, LLC for Summer Nights on Central 7.11.24 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. (Finance Director Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson           Bishop              Gulmon       Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

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6.28.2024 Special Commission Agenda

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The City Commission Meeting will begin on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Members of the public may view the meeting online at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82993324769 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID: 829 9332 4769

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

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

Roll Call:          Gulmon            Bishop              Magnuson        Erickson            Carlsrud

Adjourn

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6.4.2024 Commission Minutes

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

6.24.24 Mayor’s Message

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NEWS & NOTES

6/24/2024

Hi All,

  • Last Thursday you may have observed the Summer Solstice which is when the sun is at its northernmost point and produces the day with maximum sunshine of the summer.  Watch for September 22 as it is the Autumnal Equinox when we have 12 hours each of light and dark followed by December 21, the Winter Solstice, the opposite of the Summer Solstice.  Enjoy the events.
  • Be aware of freshly planted grass in construction areas, please don’t walk or drive on it.  There are also areas where there is no curb with grass next to the road, please stay off those areas when wet as your vehicle will sink in the mud and repairs are expensive.
  • Last week I had the pleasure of visiting with people from Texas, Ohio and California who were touring Valley City.  They were all interested in and very complimentary of the parks, views and overall beauties of our town. 
  • Sometimes I am guilty of seeing all the things we want to repair, upgrade, remove, etc., and I forget to step back a moment to, “smell the roses” and appreciate all the wonderful things we have here.  We are Blessed.
  • Would you like to serve your community; it is gratifying.  Currently there is an opening on each of three committees:  Renaissance Zone, Planning & Zoning and Visitors Committee.  Please give it some thought and for further information e-mail Judi at [email protected].
  • I have noticed more vehicles yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, thank you.  If you normally don’t allow pedestrians to cross first, please consider doing so.  “Being courteous is contagious, catch it”!
  • When was the last time you visited the Barnes County Museum or the Valley City Barnes County Library?  Wes always has something “cook’n” at the museum and the library is one of three basically unaltered Carnegie Libraries in North Dakota.  Both places are special and for folks of all ages.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this article.                                                                                                   
  • “Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.”   ~ Jefferson Bethke                
  • Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud     

6.17.2024 Mayor’s Message

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 NEWS & NOTES

6/17/2024

Hello Folks,

  • For all you Dads out there, I hope yours was a great Father’s Day.
  • Last week was a wonderfully busy week with meetings, construction projects and many activities related to our Community Days Celebration. 
  • There was plenty of music around town with Greg Hager, 8th Hour, Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra along with other combos.  Thank you for your great sounds everyone. 
  • Friday evening the Bridge City Cruisers gathered about 150 cars for display and an easy cruise around the area followed by a movie at the Bandshell.  
  • At the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts Friday was the third annual Peggy Lee Day featuring Peggy Lee’s poetry and music presented by Myron Sommerfeld and His Orchestra.  Following the concert was an ice cream & coffee social.
  • Saturday was breakfast at the airport before the parade.  There was a great turn out of parade units and spectators. A number of St. Raphael residents joined the crowd too.
  • A huge part of Saturday was Bridge City Cruisers’ “Rally in the Valley”.  This year the Rally brought about 230 cars, pickups, tractors and the like to town.  Several contests, awards and “valve cover car racing” were there for participants and spectators.
  • TO ALL the people, businesses & clubs who facilitated, planned and executed the aforementioned events, thank you.  Blessings and get some rest.
  • The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education authorized naming the VCSU Center for the Arts the “Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts”.  There was a nice ceremony June tenth with dignitaries from around North Dakota recognizing a number of Larry’s contributions to VCSU, Valley City and North Dakota.  Congratulations and thank you Larry.
  • The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is accepting applications for its “Community Grant Round”.  Please see https://www.yoursvcf.org/grantopportunities for information.  Thank you to the SVCF Team for making said grants possible.
  • Thank you to all who provide and proof material for this article.                                                                                                   
  • “I have to be in love to sing love songs.”   ~ Peggy Lee                
  • Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud