The City Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87877825821 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  878 7782 5821.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

City Government Week Proclamation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the March 20^th, 2023 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 Application for House Movers License Renewal for Carrington House Moving, Inc.
3. Approve Raffle Permit for the following:
   1. VCSU Foundation on April 28^th, 2023 at the Eagles.
   1. VCHS DECA on April 19^th, 2023 at VCHS.
   1. St. Catherine’s Knights of Columbus on My 24^th, 2023 at the Eagles.

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

1. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1124, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 8-04-05 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Prohibited Sales of Tobacco Products.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Gulmon           Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution 2407, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving District 127. (Deputy Auditor Klein)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2408, a Resolution Approving Final Plans and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving 127. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud  

3. Approve Resolution 2409, a Resolution Rejecting All Bids and Authorizing Engineer to Re-Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Watermain Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68 and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,577,832.72.         

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.  Consider Amendment to Easement Agreement with Al Dolliver.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Accept Quote for Mowing Services. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Sale of Land in the NW Industrial Park.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Purchase of Flatbed Truck. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Monday, March 20^th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87651468573 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  876 5146 8573.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the March 7^th, Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Raffle Permit for Kiwanis on May 1^st, 2023 at the Eagles.
2. Approve Application to Block off 4^th St NW from 2^nd Ave to Central Ave, for Valley City Prom on April 29^th, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 9 PM.
3. Approve Contractor Licenses for:
   1. RJ’s Plumbing & Heating
   1. Floor to Ceiling Carpentry and Repair
4. Approve Applications for Retail Tobacco Licenses at the following locations due to Dakota Plains buyout by Petro Serve USA #072
   1. 807 W Main St.
   1. 151 9^th Ave NW
5. Approve Application for Permit to Sell L.P. Gas at 151 9^th Ave NW due to Dakota Plains buyout by Petro Serve USA #072.

Roll Call:          Bishop             Erickson          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.

Ordinance

1.  Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1127, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Unlawfully Entering Closed Road.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud     

New Business

1.  Accept Transfer of Land and Easement from Barnes County Water Resource District at Site of West End Lift Station and Booster Station.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Carlsrud   

2. Reconsider Motion to Approve Joint Power Agreement for SVACTC, and Approve Correct form of Agreement to Transfer the Area Career and Technology Education Center. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

3.  Approve 2023 Application to Operate Mobile Home Park for Frog Town Trailer Court. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83277895415 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  832 7789 5415.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the February 21^st, 2023 Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Raffle Permit for the Education Foundation for VCPS on March 16, 2023 at the HAC.
2. Approve Contractor License for Meyer Milk Transport Inc.

Roll Call:                Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Gulmon            Magnuson       

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

• No personal attacks to persons present or not
• No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
• 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
• Thank you for participating in City Government.

Ordinance

1.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1127, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-06.1-06 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Unlawfully Entering Closed Road.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Erickson          Magnuson        Carlsrud   

New Business

N1.  Approve Amendment to Purchasing Policy. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N2. Appoint New Member to Planning and Zoning Commission to Fill Unexpired City Resident Term Ending on June 30^th, 2026.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Joint Powers Agreement for SVACTC. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N4.  Consider Accepting Project No. SU-2-990(060), PCN 23154-6^th St. NW Reconstruction. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Preliminary & Design Engineering Task Order for Project No. UGP-2-990(067), PCN 23951-2024 Urban Grant Reconstruction Project. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Preliminary Engineering Task Order for NW Water Tower Study. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 21^st, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89764458804 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  897 6445 8804.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the February 7^th Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

•  Approve Raffle Permits for the Following:
  • VCSU Trap Shooting Club on April 27^th, 2023 at VCSU.
  • Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals on April 8^th, 2023 at the Eagles.
• Approve Application for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit from the Following:
  • Eagles Club on March 7^th-12^th from 11am-10pm at the Winter Show.
  • The Labor Club on March 4^th, 2023 from 5:30pm-10:00pm at the Winter Show Concert.

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 1125, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-09-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Careless Driving Violation.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1126, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-27 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Open Sale or Possession of Alcohol in Public.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution 2401, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for paving Improvement District No. 125.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2402, a Resolution Declaring Sufficiency of Protest for Paving Improvement District No. 126.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2403, a Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 125, Watermain Improvement District No. 103, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67, and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2404, a Resolution Approving Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimate of Probable Costs and Authorizing Engineer to Advertise for Bids for Paving Improvement District No. 126, Watermain Improvement District No. 104, Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68, and Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 55.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

5. Approve Resolution 2405, a Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 127. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

6. Approve Resolution 2406, a Resolution Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 127

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

N1. Appoint New Member to Planning and Zoning Commission to Fill Unexpired City Resident Term Ending on June 30, 2026.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N2.  Consider and Approve a Request for Funds to Support Business Expansion.  (Jennifer Feist)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Main Street Champion Action Plan.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Application for a Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Cottonwood Cider House on March 8^th, 2023-March 12^th, 2023 from 11am-10pm.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud          

N5.  Discuss Finance and Commission Meeting Material Distribution Process.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Amendment to Purchasing Policy. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, February 7^th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85365864167 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  853 6586 4167.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the January 17^th Commission Meeting and the January 25^th, Special 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 Permits for the following:
   • Student Nurse Organization on April 3^rd, 2023 at the VCSU-Rhoades Science Center.
   • ND Appaloosa Horse Club on August 20^th, 2023 at the ND Winter Show.
   • El Zagal Sheyenne Valley Flag Corps on June 17, 2023 at the Eagles.
   • SHINE on April 30, 2023 at the Eagles.
   • Ducks Unlimited Barnes County Chapter on March 24th, 2023.
   • Valley City Fire Department on March 23rd, 2023.
   • Dakota Plains Ag on March 20th, 2023.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Public Comments

Attorney General’s “A Citizen’s Guide to North Dakota Open Records & Open Meetings Laws” *A member of the public does not have the right to speak to the governing body at an open meeting.  The public is only entitled to see and hear what happens at a meeting, and to record or broadcast those observations.

• No personal attacks to persons present or not
• No inflammatory language used during time that you have the platform
• 5-minute maximum or as directed by the chair
• Thank you for participating in City Government.

Public Hearing

1. Public Hearing for Four Bottle Drive Vacation. (City Administrator Crawford)

Declare Public Hearing Open.

Motion to Close Public Hearing

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

Approve Resolution 2391, a Resolution Approving Vacation of Four Bottle Drive.

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Ordinance

1.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1125, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 14-09-01 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Fee for Careless Driving Violation.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2.  Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1126, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 4-01-27 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Open Sale of Possession of Alcohol in Public.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

Resolution

1.  Approve Resolution 2392, a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to include Plat Recording Fee. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud   

2. Approve Resolution 2393, a Resolution creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No. 54.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2394, a Resolution creating Watermain Improvement District No. 103.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2395, a Resolution creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 67.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud          

5. Approve Resolution 2396, a Resolution creating Storm Sewer Improvement District No.  55. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

6. Approve Resolution 2397, a Resolution creating Watermain Improvement District No. 104.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

7. Approve Resolution 2398, a Resolution creating Sanitary Sewer Improvement District No. 68. (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

8. Approve Resolution 2399, a Resolution authorizing Filing of an Application with the ND Dept. of Environmental Quality for Assistance performing a lead Service Line Inventory in Compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.(City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

9. Approve Resolution 2400, a Resolution Accepting and Awarding Contract for Main Street Outlet Vault.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

N1.  Approve Monthly Bills for the City and Public Works in the Amount of $ 1,459,003.66.        

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2. Consider Forwarding Petition for Vacation of Alley between Lots 1-6 and Lots 7-12, Block 3, Grangers Addition to the Planning and Zoning Commission. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Amendment to Employee Salary Schedule.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve Amendment to Employee Policy and Procedure Manual Related to Unpaid Leave.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5.  Approve Request to move the April 4^th Finance and Commission Meetings to April 5^th.  (Mayor Carlsrud)

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N6.  Approve Material for Upcoming Construction Season.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud          

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The Special City Commission Meeting will begin on Wednesday, January 25^th, 2023 at 12:00 PM CT, at City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

Call To Order
Roll Call

New Business

1.  Approve Raffle Permit for Pat Malec Benefit on January 28^th, 2023 at the Eagles.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call: Bishop          Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85938707004 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  859 3870 7004.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the January 5^th, 2023 Finance and Commission Meetings.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1.  Approve Contractor License for the following:
   •  Enterprise Sales Co.
   • Next Signs, LLC
   • Breland Enterprises
2. Approve Raffle Permit for the following:
   •  VCPS Music Boosters on March 6, 2023 at the HAC.
   • Disabled American Veterans on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 at the Eagles.

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.

 

Resolution

1.  Approve Resolution 2389, a Resolution to Create Paving Improvement District No. 127 (W. Main St. Mill & Overlay).  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

2. Discuss Costs and Special Assessments for NE Paving Reconstruction-2^nd Ave/3^rd St. NE.  (Deputy Auditor Klein)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

New Business

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Thursday, January 5^th, 2023 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87299677602 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  872 9967 7602.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the December 20^th Commission Meeting and the December 21^st Special Commission Meeting.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Monthly Reports from the Fire Chief, Electrical Superintendent, Building Inspector Finance Director and Municipal Judge.

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.

Resolution

1. Approve Resolution 2384, a Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 125.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Resolution 2385, a Resolution Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 125.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

3. Approve Resolution 2386, Resolution Declaring Necessity of Improvements in Paving Improvement District No. 126.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

4. Approve Resolution 2387, a Resolution Approving Engineers Report and Directing Preparation of Detailed Plans Specification and Estimate of Probable Costs for Paving Improvement District No. 126.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

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

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

2. Approve Site Authorization for ND Chapters of delta Waterfowl INC. on February 18, 2023 at the Eagles.

Roll Call: Gulmon Bishop Magnuson Erickson Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND.

The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83048590778 or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  830 4859 0778.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve December 6, 2022 Finance and Commission Meeting Minutes.

Approval of Consent Agenda

1. Approve Application for Raffle Permit for Skills USA from January 13, 2023 through February 13, 2023 at SVACTC.

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           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.

Ordinance

1. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1123, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision a of Subsection 2 of Section 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to City Parking Lots.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

1.  Approve Resolution 2382, a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 125 (2^nd Ave/3^rd Ave /3^rd St NE).  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2.  Approve Resolution 2383, a Resolution Creating Paving Improvement District No. 126 (Secarse/6^th Ave NW).  (City Engineer) 

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

New Business

1. Viking Court Update.  (City Administrator Crawford)
2. Approve Public Works 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.  (Public Works Manager Jacobson)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

3. Approve 2023 Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve Accepting the TA Grant for the Wintershow Road Shared Use Path – Phase 1 Project.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

5. Approve Official Zoning Map for City of Valley City.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Carlsrud

6. Approve Design and Plan Development Task Order for Viking Drive Water Main River Crossing Relocation.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

7. Approve Design and Plan Development Task Order for 8^th Ave SW Flashing Beacons, Pedestrian Crosswalks & Signing.  (City Engineer)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud                      

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn

The City Commission Meeting will begin on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 5:00 PM CT, at the City Commission Chambers, 254 2^nd Avenue NE, Valley City, ND. The meeting is also available to view online https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83423430597  or listen by calling (1 346 248 7799) Webinar ID:  834 2343 0597.

Call To Order

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance (please stand)

Oath of Office for Police Officer Tyler Gibson

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Approve Minutes from the November 15^th, 2022 Commission Meeting and the November 29^th, 2022 Special 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 Application for Raffle Permits for the following:
   • Barnes County Historical Society on February 9, 2023 at the Barnes County Museum.
   • VCSU Fisheries Club on February 1^st, 2023 at the Rhoades Science Building.
   • Sharpshooter Showdown on February 4^th, 2023 at the Eagles.
   • VCHS Basketball from December 13, 2022 through February 14, 2023 at the Hi-Liner Activity Center.
3. Approve Application Renewal for Permit to Sell L.P. Gas from the following:
   • Petro Serve USA.
   • Dakota Plains Ag.
   • Loves Travel Stop #849
4. Approve Application for Vehicle for Hire License Renewal for South Central Adult Services.
5. Approve Application to Operate Mobile Home Park Renewals for Rockwater LLC.
6. Approve Application for Tree Trimming and Removal Service Renewals for the following:
   • Ross’ Tree Service
   • Mike’s Construction
   • Pine Country Nursery
   • Ground to Sky
   • Johnny B’s Trees
   • Kieffer Tree, LLC
7. Approve Application for Special Alcohol Beverage Event Permit for Dakota Silver on December 17, 2022 for FEI Christmas Party at FEI.
8. Approve Electrical Contractor License Application for 2 Phase Electric LLC.
9. Approve Application for House Movers License for Carrington House Moving.

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

Public Comments

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• 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 1121, An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision f of Subsection 4 of Section 11-03-08, Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-09, and Subdivision g of Subsection 4 of 11-03-10 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to the Rear-Yard Setback in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Zoning Districts. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

2. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1122, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact section 8-01-02 of the Valley City Municipal Code related to Contractor Licenses. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Bishop             Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Carlsrud

3. Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 1119, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subsection 1 of Section 12-02-05 and Sections 12-02-08 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to Property Maintenance Violations.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Magnuson        Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Carlsrud

4. Approve First Reading of Ordinance 1123, an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Subdivision a of Subsection 2 of Section 14-35-04 of the Valley City Municipal Code Related to City Parking Lots.  (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call:          Gulmon           Erickson          Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

Resolution

1.  Approve Resolution 2381, a Resolution Approving Exemption from Taxation of Improvements to Commercial and Residential Buildings.

Roll Call:                Erickson          Bishop             Gulmon           Magnuson        Carlsrud

New Business

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

Roll Call:    Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Carlsrud

N2.  Approve Marketing Agreement with Utility Service Partners Private Label, Inc. for NLC Service Line Warranty.  (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Erickson          Carlsrud

N3.  Approve Adding John Hill to the Renaissance Zone Authority Board. (City Administrator Crawford)

Roll Call:    Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Magnuson        Carlsrud

N4.  Approve 2023 Board Meeting Schedule.  (Finance Director Richter)

Roll Call:    Magnuson        Erickson          Gulmon           Bishop             Carlsrud

N5. Approve Renewal of employee Assistance Program Full-Service Contract with The Village Business Institute. (City Attorney Martineck)

Roll Call: Bishop Magnuson Erickson Gulmon Carlsrud

City Administrator’s Report
City Updates & Commission Reports
Adjourn