Burleigh County, ND

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review the Community Conversations Forum on Mental Health and discuss the 2026 Humanitarian Award. The meeting also includes planning for community events, including Lights Across the Prairie.

• Debrief of Community Conversations Forum on Mental Health
• 2026 Humanitarian Award
• Lights Across the Prairie event on December 12, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review reports and discuss specific grant-funded projects. The agenda includes discussions on the Historic Preservation Plan and Downtown Historic Context.

• Historic Preservation Plan (2025 HPF Grant)
• Downtown Historic Context (2026 HPF Grant)
• 2027 HPF Grant project ideas

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

Board of City Commissioners

Community Development Advisory Committee

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Board of City Commissioners

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Parking Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

Human Relations Committee

Library Board of Directors

Board of City Commissioners

General

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Board of City Commissioners

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

Library Board of Directors

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Board of City Commissioners

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Parking Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Forestry Advisory Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Board of City Commissioners

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Human Relations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

General

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Vision Fund Committee

Library Board of Directors

Board of Adjustment

Renaissance Zone Authority

Forestry Advisory Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Vision Fund Committee

Library Board of Directors

Board of Adjustment

Renaissance Zone Authority

Historic Preservation Commission

General

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Renaissance Zone Authority

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Forestry Advisory Board

Vision Fund Committee

Library Board of Directors

General

Library Board of Directors

Library Board of Directors

Forestry Advisory Board

General

Forestry Advisory Board

General

Forestry Advisory Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider approving the Final 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the Final 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan. The board will also vote on safety improvement targets and receive progress reports on transit and rail studies.

• Approval of the Final 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of the Final 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan (FARMP)
• Adoption of 2027 PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) targets
• Adoption of 2026-2030 PM2 & PM3 targets
• Progress reports on Transit Development Plan, Passenger Rail Station Siting Study, and Curb Management Study

Forestry Advisory Board

The Burleigh County Forestry Advisory Board will meet to review responses to the Emerald Ash Borer and Dutch Elm Disease. The board will also receive updates on 2026 grants, contracts, and the Partners In Planting program.

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) response
• 2026 Grants Update
• 2026 Contracts Update
• 2026 Dutch Elm Disease report
• 2026 Tree Planting and Partners In Planting (PIP) program update

The Burleigh County Forestry Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 20th, 2026 meeting and received updates on 2026 tree removal, stump grinding, pruning contracts, grants, and upcoming Arbor Day events.

• Approved January 20th, 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board of Directors

This is a potential quorum notice for the Library Board of Directors. The board is attending an event for the Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. and the opening of renovated library restrooms. No action is expected to be taken.

• Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. 50th anniversary celebration
• Grand opening of renovated library restrooms

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

The Board will meet to discuss operational items for the event center. Key agenda items include rental rates for Belle Mehus and exterior signage.

• Belle Mehus rental rates
• Event Center exterior signage
• 2027 meeting schedule

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider recommending approval for the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan. The body will also review highway safety targets and receive progress reports on transit and rail studies.

• Recommend approval of the Final 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Recommend approval of the Final 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan (FARMP)
• Recommend approval of 2027 PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) targets
• Recommend approval of 2026-2030 PM2 & PM3 targets
• Progress reports on Transit Development Plan, Passenger Rail Station Siting Study, and Curb Management Study

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors will meet to approve the 2027 salary schedule and personnel budget. The board will also review financial reports and invoices.

• Approval of 2027 Salary Schedule and Personnel Budget
• Approval of invoices
• Acceptance of financial reports

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee issued a potential quorum notice for a meeting on October 15, 2026. The committee is attending a Community Conversations forum, and no action is expected to be taken.

• Community Conversations forum at Dream Center Bismarck

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission issued a potential quorum notice for a Community Conversations forum. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission during this event.

• Community Conversations forum at Dream Center Bismarck

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding 2026 special assessment districts and Health & Safety Assessments. The body will also consider various infrastructure projects, police equipment purchases, and funding requests.

• Acceptance of $405,839.00 in CDBG funds from HUD
• Public hearing for the 2026 special assessment districts and Health & Safety Assessments
• Proposed annexation of Silver Ranch Fifth Addition (Ordinance 6690)
• Sole source purchase of a Peraton Andros SR1 Robot and Skydio R10 Drone for Police
• Approval of preliminary engineer's report for Street Improvement District SI 606

The Commission approved several infrastructure projects, including street improvements and grant applications for traffic safety and trail extensions. They also authorized the Parking Authority to seek design proposals for a potential new downtown parking ramp and approved a property tax fee reimbursement for a resident. Additionally, the Board received reports on school bond referendums, fire station planning, and draft camping ordinances.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Authorized Parking Authority to issue RFP for design services (4-1)
• Confirmed 2026 special assessment districts (5-0)
• Confirmed 2026 Health & Safety Assessments (5-0)
• Approved Fringe Area Road Master Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved application for NDDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program funds (5-0)
• Approved application for NDDOT Transportation Alternatives program funds (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of city portion of tax fees to Millie Kaufman (5-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Burleigh County Renaissance Zone Authority meets on October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room in Bismarck. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and a downtown design review for Event Center signage at 315 South 5th Street (DDR2026-003). Residents may submit written comments by email before the meeting or request to speak by video or audio link.

• Downtown design review for Event Center signage at 315 South 5th Street, file DDR2026-003
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Written comments due by 8:00 am the day of the meeting to [email protected]
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 12 at 4 p.m.

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority meets Oct. 8, 2026 to review financial statements and monthly parking rates, and to consider extending two contracts: its management agreement with Rocky Gordon Co. LLC (Silver Leaf Management) for 2027, and its security patrol contract with Spartan Solutions Group LLC for 3/1/2027-2/29/2028. It will also consider approving the September 10, 2026 minutes and address the expiring board term of Jake Axtman (ends 12/31/26). The agenda lists no dollar amounts or specific rate figures.

• Consider management agreement extension with Rocky Gordon Co. LLC (Silver Leaf Management) for 1/1/2027-12/31/2027
• Consider security patrol contract extension with Spartan Solutions Group LLC for 3/1/2027-2/29/2028
• Review monthly parking rates
• Review financial statements
• Board member term: Jake Axtman's current term expires 12/31/26

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee meets Oct. 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room. The agenda lists approval of prior minutes, abatement applications, and an Emergency Operations Center lease, plus public comment and other business. The agenda gives no details on the abatements or lease terms, so no dollar amounts or specifics are stated here.

• Abatement applications (no properties or amounts listed in the agenda)
• Emergency Operations Center lease (no terms or dollar amounts listed)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting scheduled Nov. 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, invoices, and financial reports. The board will also approve the library director's annual performance review and hear reports on a restroom renovation and LED lighting project, as well as updates from the Bismarck Library Foundation and Friends of the Bismarck Public Library.

• Approve Library Director Annual Performance Review
• Restroom Renovation and LED Lighting Project Report
• Report from Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. by Justin Hughes
• Report from Friends of the Bismarck Public Library Staff Liaison Elizabeth Jacobs
• Approve invoices and accept financial reports

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board of Directors approved the August 27 minutes, September vendor invoices, and August financial reports. The board also approved Library Director Christine Kujawa's annual performance review for submission to the City of Bismarck's Human Resources Department.

• Approved August 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved September 2026 vendor invoices
• Accepted August 2026 financial reports
• Approved Library Director Christine Kujawa's annual performance review for submission to City HR

Vision Fund Committee

The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive financial statements, and hear updates from Lewis & Clark Development Group and on target industries. The agenda is routine, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Receive Vision Fund financial statements
• Update from Lewis & Clark Development Group
• Target industry update

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including a zoning map amendment, a special use permit, and an annual update to the Growth Phasing Plan. The consent agenda includes two annexations and a plat for a new subdivision. All items have staff recommendations to approve.

• First Responders Fourth Addition: complete plat (PPLT2026-008) and annexation (ANNX2026-006), staff recommends approve
• Silver Ranch Fifth Addition, Block 2, Lots 2-10 and Block 3, Lots 1-13: annexation (ANNX2026-007), final consideration, staff recommends approve
• South Meadows Addition Third Replat, Block 1, Lots 1-10: zoning map amendment (ZC2026-012), public hearing, staff recommends approve
• Meadow Valley Sixth Addition, Block 1, Lot 1: special use permit (SUP2026-006), public hearing, staff recommends approve
• Growth Phasing Plan Amendment annual update (GPPA2026-001), public hearing, staff recommends approve

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments, special assessments, and stormwater code updates, and will consider adopting the Historic Preservation Plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, street improvement district creation, a street closure for a Halloween event, and several contract change orders.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6683: zoning change to RMH with Plan Overlay District on Governor Pierce Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6684: zoning change from CX to CG on Centennial Park Fourth Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6685: zoning change and final plat for Cottage Grove Addition
• Public hearing on 2026 special assessment districts and SW2025 sidewalk/curb assessments
• Hay Creek Project change orders and CWSRF loan increase

The Board of City Commissioners pulled a proposed camping ordinance from the agenda to form a stakeholder committee for further review. The Board also approved a new Historic Preservation Plan, several zoning map amendments for residential and commercial developments, and a traffic data collection contract. Additionally, the City Administration was authorized to seek proposals for a new low-barrier homeless shelter.

• Pulled camping ordinance (6688) for stakeholder committee review (5-0)
• Authorized administration to seek proposals for a low-barrier shelter (5-0)
• Appointed Delaney Sheehan to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Bismarck Historic Preservation Plan (5-0)
• Denied abatement request for Innova Homes LLC (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendments for Governor Pierce and Cottage Grove (5-0)
• Approved traffic data collection contract for $34,478.98 (5-0)

Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition

The Bismarck Tobacco Free Coalition is holding its regular in-person meeting to discuss community health initiatives, including updates from Tobacco Free North Dakota and a youth board photo project. The agenda also includes special recognition awards and routine business items like approving minutes.

• Mason's Journey presentation on building a healthier Bismarck
• Tobacco Free North Dakota update
• Break Free Youth Board Photo Project
• Special Recognition Awards

The Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition met and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members heard presentations on tobacco prevention and youth initiatives, and announced two open Executive Board spots. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Approved previous meeting minutes as presented
• Announced two open Executive Board positions

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

The Bismarck Event Center Authority Board is meeting for routine governance, including public comment, approval of minutes, the General Manager's report, and discussion of the Event Center Kitchen Project. No votes or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes
• General Manager's report
• Event Center Kitchen Project discussion

The Board approved the July financial report, which showed a $327,000 loss due to low event revenue and labor costs. Members received updates on a new assistant general manager, security policy changes, and the progress of a kitchen project.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted July financial report (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting for routine business: approving minutes, hearing public comment, and discussing community conversations and events. The agenda includes the upcoming Walk for Down Syndrome on September 26 and other upcoming events. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of community conversations
• Walk for Down Syndrome on September 26
• Other upcoming community events

The Human Relations Committee met on September 16, 2026, and approved the minutes from its previous meeting. The committee also discussed preparations for the October 15 Community Conversations Forum on mental health, upcoming community events, and the annual budget.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all voted aye)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including a historic preservation report, approval of meeting minutes, and public comment. The main agenda items are updates on two projects funded by 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grants: Baseball History Brochures and Local History Education Kits. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Baseball History Brochures (2024 HPF Grant) update
• Local History Education Kits (2024 HPF Grant) update
• Public comment period for citizens
• Approval of meeting minutes

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider approving the Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Members will also vote to select Gewalt Hamilton Associates for a traffic data collection and analysis project.

• Approval of the Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of Gewalt Hamilton Associates as the consultant for the Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Project
• Update on the Curb Management Study (CMS) involving Walker Consultants
• Progress reports on the Fringe Area Roads Master Plan and Transit Development Plan
• Update on the Passenger Rail Station Siting Study

The Policy Board approved the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and selected a consultant for a traffic data project. The board also received updates on the Fringe Area Road Master Plan and the Transit Development Plan.

• Approved items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (4-0)
• Approved Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. as consultant for Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Project (4-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Members will also consider recommending Gewalt Hamilton Associates as the consultant for a traffic data collection and analysis project.

• Public hearing for the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Recommendation to approve Gewalt Hamilton Associates for the Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Project
• Update on the Curb Management Study (CMS) from Walker Consultants
• Progress report on the 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan (FARMP)
• Update on the Transit Development Plan (TDP) from Bolton & Menk

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and selected a consultant for a traffic data project. The committee also received updates on transit development, passenger rail siting, and local roadway projects.

• Approved Consent Agenda (11-0)
• Recommended approval of draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with comments incorporated (11-0)
• Recommended Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. as consultant for Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Project (11-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission will tour the improvement districts listed on the September 10, 2026 agenda. No action is expected to be taken during this tour.

• Tour of improvement districts by all three commissioners
• Meeting at Public Works Building, 601 South 26th Street, Bismarck, ND

Special Assessment Commission

The Burleigh County Special Assessment Commission is holding a public hearing to determine the benefit and assess costs for six improvement districts. The agenda covers the construction of storm sewers, new street pavement, and resurfacing projects across various neighborhoods. If no objections are raised, the commission will confirm the assessment lists, which were published for two weeks prior to the meeting.

• Sewer Improvement District No. 582: Construct local storm sewer in Paradise Valley addition; $4,710,385.35 total assessed over 15 years.
• Street Improvement District No. 581: Construct new pavement on Fisher Lane, Paradise Drive, Rutland Drive, and others; $1,711,112.30 total assessed over 15 years.
• Street Improvement District No. 585: Reconstruct and resurface streets including Lasalle Drive, Skyline Boulevard, and 10th-15th Streets; $3,957,167.11 total assessed over 7 years.
• Street Improvement District No. 587: Resurface Yegen Road and Lincoln Road with 25% subsidy; $603,938.47 total assessed over 7 years.
• Street Improvement District No. 588: Concrete pavement repair and resurfacing on 3rd Street; $850,695.98 total assessed over 10 years.

The Special Assessment Commission held a public hearing regarding several sewer and street improvement districts. The commission confirmed the assessment lists for districts 581, 582, 585, 587, 588, 589, and 599, finding that the project benefits exceed their costs. These assessments are now recommended to the City Commission for final approval.

• Approved August 20, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved total project benefits exceed total costs (3-0)
• Recommended all proposed assessment lists to City Commission (3-0)
• Approved balance of special assessment districts as presented (3-0)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving the August meeting minutes, review financial statements, and discuss monthly parking rates and the Radisson Hotel daily rate. They will also address the board member term of Jake Axtman, which expires at the end of 2026.

• Review of financial statements
• Review of monthly parking rates and Radisson Hotel daily rate
• Discussion of board member Jake Axtman's term expiring 12/31/26
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved its August financials and voted to reduce the Radisson Hotel's parking spots to 125 at an average of $52.00 per spot per month through 2027. It also authorized Chairman Jim Christianson to sign a non-binding MOU with Sanford for negotiation discussions about building a city parking ramp on Sanford parcel property. A review of regular monthly parking rates was tabled until the next meeting, and the board approved the August 13, 2026 minutes. Three of five members were present.

• Approved August 13, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved August financials (3-0)
• Approved reducing Radisson Hotel parking spots to 125 at $52.00 per spot per month through 2027 (3-0)
• Tabled review of regular monthly parking rates until next meeting
• Authorized Chairman Jim Christianson to sign non-binding MOU with Sanford for city parking ramp negotiations (3-0)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on the 2027 city budget, several zoning and ordinance changes, and contracts for services like snow removal and health insurance. The agenda includes many routine consent items, such as approving minutes, personnel actions, and expenditures, as well as several public hearings on proposed ordinances.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6681 for the 2027 City budget
• Contract with HealthPartners as city health insurance provider
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6678 amending alcoholic beverage regulations
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6680 amending motorized scooter, motorcycle, and bicycle regulations
• Award snow hauling contracts for city snow removal operations

The Bismarck City Commission approved the 2027 budget, including a 2.75% COLA raise plus a 1.5% merit pool, and moved $500K from reserves for emerald ash borer treatment. The commission also approved HealthPartners as the city's health insurance provider and adopted an ordinance updating e-bike and scooter regulations with age limits aligned to Mandan.

• Approved 2027 budget with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 2.75% COLA plus 1.5% merit pool for employees (3-2)
• Approved $500K transfer from reserves to Forestry for emerald ash borer (unanimous)
• Approved HealthPartners as health insurance provider (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6680 updating e-bike/scooter rules, age 12 for Class 1/2 (unanimous)
• Removed vacant Police administrative FTE from 2027 budget (3-2)
• Reduced Airport advertising budget from $300K to $200K (4-1)
• Denied $50K donation to Great Plains Food Bank (2-3)

Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear public comments. The primary agenda item is a public hearing for an appeal of a notice and order regarding Barbie’s Neighborhood Subdivision.

• Appeal of Notice and Order (APPL2026-001) for 5215 East Main Avenue