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Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Tuesday evening via the Zoom platform and\u00a0 observed social distancing at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\nValley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Tuesday evening via the Zoom platform and\u00a0 observed social distancing at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present.<\/p>\n
N<\/strong>EW <\/strong>B<\/strong>USINESS <\/strong><\/p>\n A Second interview was conducted with City Administrator candidate Gwendolyn Crawford.\u00a0 She explained the duties at her current position as City Administrator at Lisbon, and said the Valley City position is similar in terms of working with the staff, and handling working with department heads.\u00a0 She said at Lisbon the city staff works together as a team.<\/p>\n She and Valley City Commissioners discussed the Lisbon Police and Fire Departments, and challenges involved with building a new city fire hall.<\/p>\n She talked about funding for various projects.<\/p>\n She has reviewed the Valley City budget, was interested in the ways, Valley City budgets including setting aside funding for permanent flood protection, and pointed to Valley City having its own electricity source.<\/p>\n She attended last year\u2019s Valley City Crazy Daze, and praised the activity.<\/p>\n She thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to meet face to face for this interview.<\/p>\n Following the interview, she was excused, and Commissioners further discussed her candidacy for City Administrator.<\/p>\n Comments included her enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, versus her lack of experience.<\/p>\n Finalists for the position previously interviewed were:<\/p>\n Gwendolyn Crawford, Barnes County, North Dakota City Administrator FKA Auditor\/Economic Development Director<\/p>\n Other finalists included:<\/p>\n Darcy Long, Gladstone, Michigan.<\/p>\n Darcy was also employed at Markle, IN<\/strong><\/p>\n Brown City, MI<\/strong>: Brought new tier-one auto supplier to the community adding 30 new manufacturing jobs.<\/p>\n Larry Thompson, New Ulm, Minnesota.<\/p>\n On a unanimous vote the City Commission then selected Ms Crawford as City Administrator, and to start salary negotiations.<\/p>\n Gwendolyn Crawford\u2019s Background information:<\/p>\n EDUCATION <\/strong><\/p>\n Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources <\/strong>December 2002<\/p>\n University of Nebraska \u2013 Lincoln<\/p>\n Major: Agricultural Business<\/p>\n EXPERIENCE <\/strong><\/p>\n City of Lisbon, <\/strong>Lisbon, ND<\/p>\n City Administrator FKA Auditor\/Economic Development Director 02\/2014-Present<\/p>\n \u25aa Coordinate and oversee activities of City department supervisors, offices and programs.<\/p>\n \u25aa Advise, assist and consult with City Engineer on all engineering and planning matters, including keeping track of payments, disbursements and change orders of all city projects.<\/p>\n \u25aa Prepare and administer city budget in excess of $5 million.<\/p>\n \u25aa Responsible for biweekly and monthly payroll along with quarterly and annual reports.<\/p>\n \u25aa Facilitate, promote and ensure community economic development and opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n American Shorthorn Association<\/strong>, Kansas City, MO<\/p>\n Director Junior Activities 07\/2011-08\/2016 <\/em><\/p>\n Director of Registration 07\/2007-07\/2011 <\/em><\/p>\n \u25aa Planned, organized, fundraised, and orchestrated Junior Nationals<\/p>\n \u25aa Directed and motivated the elected leaders of the American Junior Shorthorn Association.<\/p>\n \u25aa Organized youth agricultural leadership conferences including finding alternatives for funding.<\/p>\n \u25aa Organized and put on 3-4 major fundraisers annually that fully funded the Junior Association.<\/p>\n \u25aa Assisted in developing and analyzing the association\u2019s budget of over $1.25 million.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Missouri River Title<\/strong>, Omaha, NE 02\/2005 \u2013 07\/2007<\/p>\n Escrow Office Manager <\/em>09\/2000 – 08\/2003<\/p>\n \u25aa Managed, trained, assisted and motivated, 9-12 employees completing 400-500 real estate closings.<\/p>\n \u25aa Responsible for $8 million to $15 million in escrow funds per month.<\/p>\n \u25aa Completed all aspects of purchases and refinances, for both Residential and Commercial transactions.<\/p>\n \u25aa Created training tutorials and researched new software to help with efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Homeland Title<\/strong>, Omaha, NE<\/p>\n Escrow Office Manager <\/em>08\/2003 – 02\/2005<\/p>\n \u25aa Responsible for hiring, payroll, deposits, accounts payable and accounts receivable.<\/p>\n \u25aa Supervised daily activities of five employees.<\/p>\n \u25aa Implemented a benefits package.<\/p>\n \u25aa Trained new employees and developed training manual.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n VOLUNTEER WORK\/HONORS <\/strong><\/p>\n \u25aa 2019 North Dakota League of Cities Appointed Official of the Year<\/p>\n \u25aa Rural Leadership of North Dakota Class Alumni-Vice President<\/p>\n \u25aa Trustee of the Shorthorn Foundation<\/p>\n \u25aa Girls Nation Committee member 2020, Cornhusker Girls State-Chairman 2012 and 2013, Vice Chairman 2011, Director of Counselors 2006-2010, Senior Counselor 2003-2005, Citizen 1993.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS <\/strong><\/p>\n \u25aa Excellent management and organizational skills<\/p>\n \u25aa Solid analytical and problem-solving skills<\/p>\n \u25aa Exceptional communication skills<\/p>\n \u25aa Able to multi-task and perform under stress<\/p>\n \u25aa Goal oriented, determined and hard working<\/p>\n \u25aa High energy with positive attitude<\/p>\n \u25aa Remarkable dependability and motivation<\/p>\n Also at Tuesday\u2019s Special meeting, Commissioners also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1054 which, if approved upon second reading, would give the City authority to construct infrastructure (water main, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and graded and graveled roads) from existing locations within City limits to the boundaries of newly annexed territories.\u00a0 The vote was 3-2 in favor. \u00a0Voting in opposition were Commissioners, Powell, and Erickson.<\/p>\n The City would be further authorized to expend up to $150,000 from surplus funds generated by municipal utilities for the remainder of 2020 in order to cover associated engineering and construction costs.\u00a0 The ordinance would terminate at the end of 2020.\u00a0 It is anticipated that in 2020, a portion of the funds would be allocated to construct infrastructure to the boundaries of property owned by Bridgetown Builders Inc., pending approval of a Developer\u2019s Agreement with the City and the Barnes Rural Water District.\u00a0 Annexation of land for a proposed residential subdivision was approved by the Commission on April 7.\u00a0 The second reading of Ordinance No. 1054 is scheduled for the regular Commission Meeting on May 5, along with further discussion of the subdivision development plan.<\/p>\n The meeting was seen on CSi Cable 68, followed by replays.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valley City\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Valley City Commission met in Special Session Tuesday evening via the Zoom platform and\u00a0 observed social distancing at City Hall.\u00a0 All members were present. 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