Burleigh County public meetings in 2022

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider amending the liquor vendor services contract with the Bismarck Event Center. The amendment would reduce the required dram shop liability insurance from $1 million to $250,000 per person, $500,000 per accident, and $1 million aggregate, because the current vendor, Bricks N Ivy Inc (Corral Bar), cannot obtain higher coverage. The city attorney recommends approval, noting the vendor will work to restore higher coverage in the future.

• Amendment to Bismarck Event Center Liquor Vendor Services Contract
• Reduce dram shop liability insurance from $1 million to $250,000 per person, $500,000 per accident, $1 million aggregate
• Current vendor: Bricks N Ivy Inc, doing business as Corral Bar
• Insurance agent Pat Thomas unable to find higher coverage; similar issues in Fargo and Grand Forks
• Original 2016 contract not located; amendment to be drafted via DocuSign if approved

The Bismarck City Commission approved amending the Alcohol License Contract with the Bismarck Event Center to reduce dram shop liability insurance limits for Bricks N Ivy, Inc. (dba Corral Bar), the vendor responsible for alcohol sales at select events. The change was needed because the vendor's insurance provider would no longer cover venues over 2,500 seats, and the new coverage is $250,000 per person, $500,000 per accident, and $1 million aggregate. The motion passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved amending the Event Center Liquor Vendor Services Contract to reduce dram shop liability limits (4-0)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider consent agenda items and hold public hearings on several matters, including a new liquor license, three zoning changes, and the Together 2045 comprehensive plan. The consent agenda includes approvals for liquor license renewals, a lease amendment, airport sponsorships, and various engineering and public works contracts.

• Public hearing on new Class F-1 liquor license for Sazón at 4510 Skyline Crossings
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6526: zoning change to CG for Meadow Lark Hill Second Addition Replat
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6531: zoning change to MA for Shamrock Industrial Park
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6532: text amendment for limited commercial recreation in CA district
• Public hearing on Together 2045: Bismarck's Comprehensive Plan

The Board of City Commissioners unanimously adopted the Together 2045: Bismarck’s Comprehensive Plan, a long-range roadmap for community growth. They also approved several consent agenda items, including liquor license renewals, a $5,000 sponsorship to the North Dakota Aviation Association, and a lease amendment for TSA terminal space. Public hearings resulted in approval of a new liquor license for Sazón, three zoning changes, and a zoning text amendment. The board also approved a communications plan for the water utility rate project.

• Adopted Together 2045: Bismarck’s Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved new Class F-1 liquor license for Charras B, Inc. dba Sazón (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6526 zoning change to CG Commercial for Meadow Lark Hill Second Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6531 zoning change to MA Industrial for Shamrock Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6532 zoning text amendment for limited commercial recreation in CA district (unanimous)
• Approved communications plan for water utility rate project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals, $5,000 NDAA sponsorship, and TSA lease amendment (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several zoning changes, annexations, and subdivision plats, including public hearings and final actions. Items include rezoning for residential and commercial uses, annexations for Clear Sky Addition and Boulder Ridge, and final plats for multiple subdivisions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and recognition of outgoing commissioners.

• Rezone Homan Acres lots from RT to R10 (ZC2022-021)
• Rezone Kilber North Addition from RT to Conditional CA (ZC2022-023)
• Annex Clear Sky Addition (ANNX2022-006) and Boulder Ridge (ANNX2022-007)
• Public hearings for TNK Ranch, Technology Hill, Norbs subdivisions, and Capital Electric child care special use permit
• Recognition of service for Commissioners Laning and Martin

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Clear Sky Addition annexation, the Boulder Ridge First Addition First Replat (major subdivision final plat and annexation), the Technology Hill Addition major subdivision final plat, and the Norbs Subdivision major subdivision final plat with a cul-de-sac waiver and gated secondary access condition. The public hearing on the TNK Ranch Subdivision final plat and zoning change was continued to January due to an easement dispute. A special use permit for a childcare center at Capital Electric Headquarters Addition was also unanimously recommended for approval.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-5 (zoning changes) calling for public hearings (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Clear Sky Addition annexation (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Boulder Ridge First Addition First Replat major subdivision final plat and annexation (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on TNK Ranch Subdivision final plat and zoning change to January (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Technology Hill Addition major subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Norbs Subdivision major subdivision final plat with cul-de-sac waiver and gated secondary access condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for childcare center at Capital Electric Headquarters Addition (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the November 16, 2022 meeting minutes, take public comment, and review two State Historical Society of North Dakota Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) subgrant applications that were continued from the previous meeting. The commission will also receive an update on the Historic Timeline project and discuss distribution strategy.

• Review of HPF subgrant for Hoskins-Meyer Building (200 North 4th Street) to restore exterior, project budget $202,756
• Review of HPF subgrant for Sandaker Residence (1023 West Highland Acres Road) for roof replacement
• Approval of November 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on Historic Timeline and discussion of distribution strategy
• Public comment period

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved drafting a letter of concerns regarding the Hoskins-Meyer Building grant application, citing lack of phasing details and potential hybrid design. It also approved changing the declaration wording for the Sandaker Residence to 'with concurrence.' The commission discussed timeline distribution and a possible launch event, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved drafting a letter of concerns for Hoskins-Meyer Building grant (6-0)
• Approved changing Sandaker Residence declaration wording to 'with concurrence' (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will meet to decide on amendments to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program, approve grant applications, and receive progress reports on corridor studies. The board will also discuss a request for proposals for ortho-contour mapping.

• 2023-2026 TIP Amendment (Transit Asset Management Plan and Targets)
• Bismarck Expressway Traffic Signal Project Change
• FY24 5339 and 5310 Grant Applications (Bis-Man Transit and Sanford Health)
• 2023 Ortho-Contour Project RFP
• 2023-2024 UPWP Amendment

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee will meet to discuss a podcast project and elect officers. The meeting includes a review of podcast names, topics, guests, and scheduling.

• Discussion of podcast names: 'These are your neighbors', 'Get to know your neighbor', and 'Know your neighbor'
• Review of podcast topics, guests, and schedule
• Election of officers

The committee elected Jason Grueneich as chair and Thea Jorgensen as vice chair. Members also approved the creation of a podcast titled 'These Are Your Neighbors' to be aired on Radio Access 102.5 FM.

• Approved November 21, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved podcast name 'These Are Your Neighbors' with hosts Thea Jorgensen and Sargianna Wutzke (unanimous)
• Elected Jason Grueneich as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Thea Jorgensen as vice chair (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review and take action on several transportation items, including a public hearing and action on a 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment, a change to the Bismarck Expressway traffic signal project, and applications for federal transit grants. The committee will also consider contracts, a work program amendment, and discuss meeting format and location. Progress reports on corridor studies and other planning efforts will be presented.

• Public hearing and action on 2023-2026 TIP amendment (Transit Asset Management Plan)
• Action on Bismarck Expressway traffic signal project change
• Action on FY24 5339 and 5310 grant applications (Bis-Man Transit, Sanford Health)
• Action on 2023 Ortho-Contour Project RFP
• Action on 2023-2024 UPWP amendment and MPO contracts

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to consider approving audio-visual additions, new CAD workstation computers, and the 2023 budget. The meeting is a routine administrative session with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Approve audio-visual additions
• Approve purchase of CAD workstation computers
• Approve 2023 budget

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will review several zoning changes, infrastructure projects, and financial authorizations. Key items include a proposed $25M bond for the Hay Creek Lift Station and a public hearing on the Together 2045 Comprehensive Plan.

• Resolution for $25M in wastewater revenue bonds for the Hay Creek Lift Station
• Use of $1.9M in Operation Prairie Dog/House Bill 1066 funding for Wastewater Treatment Plant project
• Public hearing for Together 2045: Bismarck’s Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning change requests for Meadow Lark Hill Second Addition (Ord 6526) and Shamrock Industrial Park (Ord 6531)
• Award of $77,437 bid to VeloDyne for a polymer batching system at the Water Treatment Plant

The Board of City Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including a $25M wastewater revenue bond for the Hay Creek Lift Station and a $1.9M use of state funding for the wastewater treatment plant project. They also approved a street right-of-way vacation for the Frank Addition, directed staff to draft taxicab ordinance amendments, and provided direction on employee grievances related to the Inclement Weather Policy. No public comment was received on consent or regular agenda items.

• Approved consent agenda including $25M wastewater revenue bond (all aye)
• Approved $1.9M use of 2022 Operation Prairie Dog/HB 1066 funding for WWTP project (all aye)
• Approved vacation of Ottawa Street right-of-way for Frank Addition (all aye)
• Directed staff to draft amendments to Chapter 5-05 Taxicabs ordinance
• Directed staff to host two public water rate meetings in January 2023
• Upheld Civil Service Commission findings on employee grievance (all aye)
• Directed staff to revise Inclement Weather Policy with action at Jan 10, 2023 meeting

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to review engineering services and construction document bids for Parkade Ramp repairs. The body will also review monthly parking rates and financial statements.

• Bids for Parkade Ramp repairs construction documents and engineering services
• Review of monthly parking rates
• Review of financial statements

The Authority approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting and the financial statements for November. The record ends during the review of bids from an RFP.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November financial statements (4-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will consider approval of minutes from previous meetings and review three downtown design projects, including a Phase 2 recovery mural at 101 East Broadway Avenue, a renovation of the historic downtown depot at 401 East Main Avenue, and a speed shop mural at 102 East Main Avenue.

• Heartview Recovery Mural (Phase 2) at 101 East Broadway Avenue (DDR2022-009)
• Downtown Depot Renovation at 401 East Main Avenue (DDR2022-010)
• Johnnie's Service and Speed Shop Mural at 102 East Main Avenue (DDR2022-011)

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority approved three downtown design review requests: a public art mural at 101 East Broadway Avenue, a renovation of the historic depot at 401 East Main Avenue, and a completed mural at 102 East Main Avenue. All approvals passed unanimously with the condition that substantive revisions be reconsidered by the Downtown Design Review Committee. Staff also reported the Prince Hotel project was complete and the Denizen Partners project was expected to finish by month's end.

• Approved mural design at 101 East Broadway Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved renovation designs for historic depot at 401 East Main Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved completed mural at 102 East Main Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 special meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Bismarck Civil Service Commission is meeting to address a specific personnel matter. The body will hear a grievance appeal regarding a written response received on August 26, 2022.

• Grievance appeal from Allen Liebert regarding a written response from 08/26/2022

The Civil Service Commission heard Allen Liebert's grievance appeal regarding the city's application of leave policies. The Commission passed two motions finding the city's application of the policy unreasonable regarding charging annual leave and not crediting hour-for-hour for essential employees required to work on-site. Both motions passed 2-1, with Chair Krueger dissenting.

• Motion passed (2-1) that city's application of policy was unreasonable regarding charging annual leave to scheduled on-site workers
• Motion passed (2-1) that city did not appropriately apply policy of crediting hour-for-hour for essential employees required to work on-site

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning changes, liquor license requests, and a tax abatement appeal, and will consider a report on snow removal operations. The agenda also includes a discussion on the mayor's campaign against homelessness and the use of opioid settlement funds.

• Public hearings on zoning changes for Frank Addition, Aster Ridge Subdivision, and Brunskill Subdivision
• New liquor license for X-Golf Bismarck and transfer for Midway Tavern
• Tax abatement request by NETREIT Bismarck, LLC (denial recommended)
• Contract award for Highway Construction Project HC 143
• Report on snow removal operations

The Bismarck City Commission approved a $14,249,244.80 contract for Highway Construction Project HC 143 with Northern Improvement Company, and upheld the Board of Adjustment's denial of a variance request. They also approved several zoning changes, liquor licenses, and a $17,395.93 opioid settlement fund for homelessness efforts. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $14,249,244.80 contract for HC 143 to Northern Improvement Company (unanimous)
• Upheld denial of variance for side yard setback at Michlitsch property (unanimous)
• Approved $17,395.93 opioid settlement funds for Better Bismarck homelessness program (unanimous)
• Approved new Class F-1 liquor license for X-Golf Bismarck (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class E liquor license for Midway Tavern (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change and plat for Frank Addition (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change and plat for Aster Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change and plat for Brunskill Subdivision (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to review reports from the 20th Anniversary Celebration and the Build Committee. Members will also discuss the name, topics, guests, and schedule for a podcast.

• 20th Anniversary Celebration Report
• Build Committee Recognition
• Podcast planning including name, topics, guests, and schedule

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee unanimously approved donating its remaining 2022 budget to support the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on January 16, 2023. The committee also approved the October 17, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed plans for a podcast and the 20th Anniversary Celebration.

• Approved donation of remaining 2022 budget to MLK Jr. Day Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will meet to discuss engineering services for Parkade Ramp repairs. The body will also receive updates on the installation of parking technology and lighting.

• RFP for Parkade Ramp repairs construction documents and engineering services
• Installation status of barcode ticket dispensers and scanners
• Installation status of 6th Street Ramp 2nd lane pay station
• Installation status of Ramps LED lights

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including a zoning change, a special use permit, a text amendment, and the adoption of the Together 2045 Comprehensive Plan. They will also consider preliminary plats for two major subdivisions and a final plat for a minor subdivision. The meeting includes consent agenda items and routine approval of minutes.

• Public hearing on Together 2045: Bismarck's Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning change for Lot 5 and E½ of vacated Georgia Street, Block 2, Shamrock Industrial Park (ZC2022-020)
• Special use permit for drive-through at Lot 2, Block 1, Wal-Mart Addition (SUP2022-021)
• Zoning ordinance text amendment for Limited Commercial Recreation in CA Commercial (ZOTA2022-004)
• Preliminary plats for Technology Hill Addition (PPLT2022-014) and Norbs Subdivision (PPLT2022-016)

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of Together 2045: Bismarck's Comprehensive Plan, with one commissioner opposed. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a minor subdivision replat, a zoning change, a special use permit for a drive-through, and a zoning ordinance text amendment. All recommendations will go to the City Commission for final action.

• Recommended approval of Together 2045 Comprehensive Plan (7-1)
• Approved consent agenda for Technology Hill Addition and Norbs Subdivision preliminary plats (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Christianson First Addition First Replat minor subdivision final plat with public access road condition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from P to MA for Lot 5 and east half of vacated Georgia Street, Shamrock Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for drive-through at 715 South Washington Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning ordinance text amendment allowing limited commercial recreation up to 10,000 sq ft in CA district (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will review two State Historical Society subgrant applications: one to restore the exterior of the Hoskins-Meyer (KFYR TV) building at 200 North 4th Street, and another to replace the roof at 1023 West Highland Acres Road. The commission will also discuss potential projects for a 2023 Historic Preservation Fund grant application, including administrative support, training, a preservation plan, historic banners, tour brochures, and a survey inventory. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of HPF subgrant for Hoskins-Meyer Building (200 North 4th Street) to remove 1958 porcelain panels and restore 1908 Classical Revival facade; project budget $202,756
• Review of HPF subgrant for 1023 West Highland Acres Road to replace old three-tab shingles with asphalt shingles
• Discussion of 2023 HPF grant application project ideas, including historic banners for Cathedral, Downtown, and Highland Acres districts
• Potential National Register nomination for four residences designed by Purcell, Fieck and Elmslie
• Approval of October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to postpone evaluation of two State Historical Society HPF subgrant requests—for the Hoskins-Meyer Building (KFYR TV Building) and a residence at 1023 West Highland Acres Road—until the next regular meeting to allow outstanding questions to be answered. The commission also discussed potential projects for the 2023 HPF grant application and received an update on the Historic Timeline project. No final decisions were made on the grant applications.

• Approved minutes of October 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed HPF subgrant review for Hoskins-Meyer Building (200 North 4th Street) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed HPF subgrant review for 1023 West Highland Acres Road to next meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board is meeting to decide on 2027 highway safety projects and 2025 urban grant projects. The board will also consider adopting safety targets and a transit asset management plan.

• 2027 HSIP projects: 71st Ave NE & 26th St NE roundabout ($4.8M), Main Ave & Bismarck Expwy widening ($914K), and Washington St & Bowen Ave signal removal ($140K)
• 2025 Urban Grant projects: Mandan Downtown Core Reconstruction Phase I and Bismarck Front Ave & 5th St Pavement Rehab
• 2023 Urban Rail/Highway Crossing Safety Projects
• Resolution of Adoption for 2022-2026 NDDOT PM2 and PM3 Safety Targets
• Resolution of Adoption for 2022 Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and Targets

Forestry Advisory Board

The Bismarck Forestry Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review 2022 contracts for stump grinding, pruning, and injections, and discuss tree removal and planting reports. They will also look ahead to 2023 contracts and the city's 150th birthday planting. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting
• 2022 Contracts Report (stump grinding, pruning, injections)
• DED/Elm Removals Report
• Partners in Planting/Tree Planting Report
• Bismarck's 150th Birthday Planting

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to decide on 2027 highway safety projects, 2025 urban grant projects, and 2023 rail/highway crossing safety projects. The body will also consider adopting safety targets and a transit asset management plan.

• 2027 HSIP projects: Bismarck Main Ave & Expressway, Bismarck Washington St & Bowen Ave, and Burleigh County 71st Ave NE & 26th St NE
• 2025 Urban Grant projects: Mandan Downtown Core Reconstruction Phase I and Bismarck Front Ave & 5th St Pavement Rehab
• 2023 Urban Rail/Highway Crossing Safety Projects
• Resolution of Adoption for 2022-2026 NDDOT PM2 and PM3 Safety Targets
• Resolution of Adoption for 2022 Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and Targets

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The coalition is meeting to receive updates from various subcommittees. Discussions focus on prevention, education, intoxication management, and treatment and recovery.

• Prevention & Education updates including Dream Center, Drug Free Communities Grant, Vision Zero, Carrie’s Kids, and MHA Education Grant Program
• Student Subcommittee update
• Intoxication/Withdrawal Management update from Bismarck Police Department
• Treatment & Recovery updates from Ministry On The Margins Coffee House and Heartview Opioid Grant Project

The coalition met to receive progress reports from various subcommittees regarding substance abuse prevention, overdose response, and community support services. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the annexation of Daybreak Second Addition. The board is also reviewing several zoning change requests and various municipal contracts.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6524 for the Annexation of Daybreak Second Addition
• Zoning change requests for Frank Addition (Ord 6528), Aster Ridge Subdivision (Ord 6529), and Brunskill Subdivision (Ord 6530)
• Contract for sidewalk snow removal services with Yard Butler for 2022-2023
• Approval of Krause-Anderson as Construction Manager at Risk for arena locker rooms expansion
• Liquor license requests for X-Golf Bismarck and Midway Tavern

The Board of City Commissioners approved the annexation of Daybreak Second Addition and a related zoning change from A-Agricultural to RT-Residential and CG-Commercial, along with a major subdivision final plat. They also approved pursuing BRIC grant funding for a south Bismarck flood control project estimated at $75-100 million. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved annexation of Daybreak Second Addition and zoning change to RT-Residential and CG-Commercial (5-0)
• Approved pursuing BRIC grant funding for south Bismarck flood control project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items E.3 and H.1 after discussion (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of items E.3 and H.1 (5-0)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from July 26, 2022, receive updates on the Public Safety Software Project and SIRN 20/20, and discuss new business including the approval of CAD workstation computer purchases.

• Approve Purchase of CAD Workstation Computers
• Public Safety Software Project Update
• SIRN 20/20 Update (Building Coverage)

The Executive Committee recommended that the Board of Directors replace CAD workstations and purchase a conference room web camera and two monitors for the Assistant Director's office. The committee also approved the minutes from July 26, 2022.

• Approved 07/26/22 minutes
• Recommended replacing CAD workstations to the Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Recommended purchasing a conference room web camera and two monitors for the Assistant Director Office to the Board of Directors (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several zoning changes, subdivision plats, and special use permits, as well as schedule hearings for future items including the Together 2045 comprehensive plan. The agenda includes final action on multiple rezoning and plat requests, and special use permits for oversized accessory buildings and electronic message centers.

• TNK Ranch Subdivision: zoning change (A to RR) and preliminary plat, 2.14 acres at 6504 TJ Lane
• Frank Addition: zoning change (A to CG) and final plat, public hearing
• Aster Ridge Subdivision: zoning change (A to RR5) and preliminary plat, Gibbs Township
• Brunskill Subdivision: zoning change (A to RR5) and final plat, Apple Creek Township
• Special use permits for oversized accessory buildings and electronic message centers at multiple locations

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved several zoning changes, subdivision plats, and special use permits. These include the Frank Addition, Aster Ridge Subdivision, Brunskill Subdivision, and multiple oversized accessory building permits, as well as an electronic message center sign. All decisions were made with unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Frank Addition zoning change to CG and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Aster Ridge Subdivision zoning change to RR5 and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Brunskill Subdivision zoning change to RR5 and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 3,200 sq ft accessory building at Pheasant Valley (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message center sign at Carols Addition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 3,200 sq ft accessory building at Apple Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 3,200 sq ft accessory building at Grande Prairie Estates (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider several zoning ordinances and land annexations. The meeting also includes approvals for city contracts, personnel actions, and the 2023 Legislative Agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6523 for annexation and zoning changes in north Bismarck between 57th Avenue NE and ND Highway 1804
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6519 for zoning changes for Holiday Estates of Bismarck
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6527 for a Planned Unit Development in west Bismarck along Edwards Avenue
• Authorization to apply for a $50,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum Oil for fire department tools
• Request to finalize the purchase of property for a future fire station

The Board approved several zoning changes, including a site for a professional climbing facility and the Daybreak Second Addition. The Commission also finalized a property purchase for a future fire station and approved the 2023 Legislative Agenda.

• Approved zoning change for Holiday Estates of Bismarck (all aye)
• Approved zoning change and annexation for Daybreak Second Addition (4-1)
• Approved zoning change and plat for professional climbing facility (all aye)
• Approved easement releases for Burleigh County Housing Addition (all aye)
• Extended Riverwalk Purchase Agreement closing date to January 6, 2023 (all aye)
• Finalized purchase of property for a future fire station (all aye)
• Approved public health service contract with Burleigh County (all aye)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Agenda with added traffic fees and fines (all aye)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee is scheduled to meet on October 25, 2022, at 4200 Coleman St. in Bismarck, North Dakota. Agenda items include updates on the Public Safety Software Project and the SIRN 20/20 building coverage, as well as considering the purchase of CAD workstation computers.

• Approve Purchase of CAD Workstation Computers
• Public Safety Software Project Update
• SIRN 20/20 Update on Building Coverage
• Review and Approve Minutes from July 26, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a potential grant application for 2023. The body will also receive updates on the historic timeline and a recap of the North Dakota CLG Conference.

• Discussion of Potential 2023 HPF Grant Application
• Update on Historic Timeline
• North Dakota CLG Conference Recap

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission met and approved the minutes of the September 21, 2022 meeting. The rest of the meeting was discussion-only: members brainstormed potential projects for the 2023 Historic Preservation Fund grant, including street banners, walking tours, and historic maps, and received updates on the historic timeline and the CLG conference. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these topics.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will meet on October 18, 2022, to receive progress reports on five transportation planning studies and updates to regional transit and funding programs. The board will also consider modifications to the 2023–2026 Transportation Improvement Program.

• East Main Avenue Corridor Study progress report (50% complete, due 06/30/2023)
• Sunset Drive Corridor Study progress report (26% complete, due 08/31/2023)
• 2023–2026 Transportation Improvement Program modifications (Exhibit F)
• 2022 Transit Development Plan progress report (9% complete, due 12/31/2023)
• 2022 Traffic Data Acquisition update (43% complete, due 11/18/2022)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, public comment, and approval of the September meeting minutes. The main substantive item is planning the committee's 20th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for October 22, 2022, including guests, entertainment, refreshments, programming, and a master of ceremonies.

• 20th Anniversary Celebration planning for October 22, 2022
• Introduction of new committee member
• Approval of September 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved a motion to give $100 from its annual budget to each group performing at its 20th Anniversary Celebration on October 22, 2022. The committee also unanimously approved the September 19, 2022 meeting minutes and welcomed new member Geraldine Ambe. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $100 payment to each performing group at 20th Anniversary Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced Geraldine Ambe as newest appointed member, term expiring December 31, 2024

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission agenda for October 17, 2022, notes that three or more commissioners may attend the Burleigh County Commission meeting. No action is expected to be taken by the City Commission at this meeting.

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Public Works Service Operations Director position. The board may enter an executive session to discuss compensation and contract negotiation strategy for a selected candidate.

• Interviews for Public Works Service Operations Director
• Executive session regarding compensation package and contract negotiation strategy

The Board of City Commissioners interviewed four candidates for the Public Works Service Operations Director position. The Commission voted to offer the position to Steve Salwei, with Doug Wiles as the alternative candidate. The board also held an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy.

• Approved offer for Public Works Service Operations Director to Steve Salwei, then Doug Wiles (5-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for negotiation strategy (5-0)
• Approved exit from executive session (5-0)
• Directed staff to act on consensus reached in executive session (5-0)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review progress reports on several ongoing transportation studies, including the East Main Avenue and Sunset Drive corridor studies, the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the 2022 Transit Development Plan, and traffic data acquisition. They will also consider modifications to the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and receive updates on Bis-Man Transit and roadway projects. The agenda is largely informational, with no final decisions expected on the studies.

• East Main Avenue Corridor Study progress report (50% complete, contracted completion 06/30/2023)
• Sunset Drive Corridor Study progress report (26% complete, contracted completion 08/31/2023)
• 2021 TDMSE/2025-2050 MTP progress report (1% complete, contracted completion 03/31/2025)
• 2022 Transit Development Plan progress report (9% complete, contracted completion 12/31/2023)
• 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program modifications

Animal Advisory Board

The October 13, 2022, meeting of the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to consider routine business including approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing financial statements, and discussing an update on the RFP for Parkade Ramp repairs. The board will also decide on extending its management agreement with Rocky Gordon & Company, LLC for 2023 and address a board-member term expiration.

• Review financial statements
• Update on RFP for Parkade Ramp repairs construction documents and engineering services
• Management agreement extension option with Rocky Gordon & Company, LLC for 1/1/2023-12/31/23
• Board-member term expiration for Jim Christianson on 12/31/22

Board of City Commissioners

The Burleigh County Board of City Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve minutes, personnel actions, and expenditures including gaming site authorization, airport agreements, and donations. The board will also introduce public hearings on multiple zoning changes and ordinances, and consider contracts for water service and special assessment bonds.

• Approval of gaming site authorization for Mule Deer Foundation at The Pier, 1120 Riverwood Drive
• Approval of three airport vehicle purchases totaling $122,165.76
• Introduction of public hearings on zoning changes for Coffin Addition, Daybreak Second Addition, Sonnet Heights Subdivision, and Municipal Fourth Addition
• Consideration of water service contract with Parkview Mobile Home Park, LLC
• Approval of tax abatement request for Bismarck Skyline Hotel Partner with reduced amount

The Board of City Commissioners directed the City Attorney to draft a new contract for Bis-Man Transit based on consensus to establish 42 operational hours during six federal holidays for Para-Transit and support a pilot program allowing general public use during those hours. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including consent agenda items, public hearings, and bond sales.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, expenditures, and various department requests (unanimous)
• Confirmed 2022 Health and Safety Assessments (unanimous)
• Confirmed 2022 Special Assessment Districts (unanimous)
• Approved final annexation and subdivision plat for Country West XXXI Addition (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision final plat of Yegen Strip Addition (unanimous)
• Denied original tax abatement request for Bismarck Skyline Hotel Partner but approved reduced value of $3,982,000 (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to draft new Bis-Man Transit contract with 42 holiday hours and pilot program (consensus)
• Approved sale of 2021 Special Assessment Bonds to The Baker Group for $18,652,463.90 and to Bernardi Securities for $1,618,618.70 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Bismarck Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests: one to reduce a side yard setback for an accessory building at 407 90th Avenue NE, and another to extend EMC sign operating hours and allow animations at 4100 North Washington Street. The board will also hear three appeals of zoning determinations regarding allowed uses in commercial districts and EMC operational standards, plus adopt bylaws and take oaths of office.

• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 15 to 12 feet at 407 90th Avenue NE (VAR2022-001)
• Variance to extend EMC sign frame hold time to 11pm and allow animations at 4100 North Washington Street (VAR2022-002)
• Appeal of zoning determination for allowed uses in CA district at Arrowhead Plaza (1122 North 3rd Street)
• Appeal of zoning determination for allowed uses in CG district at 712 East Front Avenue
• Appeal of EMC operational standards at 2301 University Drive, Building 48

The Bismarck Board of Adjustment denied a variance to reduce a side-yard setback from 15 to 12 feet for an accessory building at 407 90th Avenue NE because the applicants were absent and no hardship was shown. The board approved a request to extend an electronic sign's frame hold time from 9pm to 11pm for Old 10 Bar & Grille but denied the request for live-action video effects. The board upheld the zoning administrator's determinations that an archery range is a commercial recreation use (not allowed in CA district) and that Bismarck Sign Company is an industrial use (not allowed in CG district), but overturned a determination limiting an EMC sign to 32 square feet for Executive Air Taxi, allowing a larger sign. The board also approved its bylaws.

• Denied side-yard setback variance for 407 90th Ave NE (unanimous)
• Approved EMC sign frame hold time extension to 11pm for Old 10 Bar & Grille (5-0)
• Denied live-action video effects for Old 10 Bar & Grille sign (5-0)
• Upheld zoning determination that archery range is commercial recreation use (3-2)
• Upheld zoning determination that Bismarck Sign Company is industrial use (4-1)
• Overturned zoning determination limiting Executive Air Taxi EMC sign to 32 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved board bylaws (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting on October 4, 2022, in the 4th Floor Mayor’s Conference Room at the City County Office Building. The sole agenda item is a discussion regarding the Bis-Man Transit Board contract.

• Discussion regarding the Bis-Man Transit Board contract

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission is attending the 2022 North Dakota State Certified Local Government Conference. The agenda notes that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Attendance at the North Dakota State Certified Local Government Conference on September 30, 2022, at the Municipal County Club

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is considering several requests for zoning changes and subdivision plats. The meeting includes public hearings for final actions on annexations and special use permits, as well as initial considerations for new rural residential developments.

• Daybreak Second Addition: Annexation, zoning change (A to RT & CG), and final plat
• Aster Ridge Subdivision: Zoning change (A to RR5) and preliminary plat for 40.5 acres
• Brunskill Subdivision: Zoning change (A to RR5) and preliminary plat for 39.95 acres
• Special Use Permit for a Child Care Center at Sonnet Heights Subdivision 5th Replat
• Special Use Permit for an Oversized Accessory Building in Apple Creek Township

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the annexation, zoning change, and major subdivision final plat for Daybreak Second Addition, a 125-acre site in north Bismarck, with conditions requiring a development agreement for US Highway 83 improvements and a water service easement. The commission also approved several other items, including the Yegen Strip Addition final plat, zoning changes for Sonnet Heights and Meadow Lark Hill, and special use permits for a child care center and accessory buildings. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Daybreak Second Addition annexation, zoning change (A to RT/CG), and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Aster Ridge and Brunskill subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved Yegen Strip Addition major subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from R10 to RT for Lots 49 & 50, Sonnet Heights (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from RT/CG to CG for Meadow Lark Hill Second Addition Replat (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for child care center at 4700 Ottawa Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit to increase accessory buildings to 3,200 sq ft at 6415 55th Ave SE (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2022, with corrections (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will meet to approve standard items such as minutes, personnel actions, and expenditures. They will also hear public comments on liquor license applications and discuss traffic issues and funding proposals.

• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022
• Approval of Federal Transit Administration grant with non-standard terms
• Public hearing on liquor license transfer for Quality Inn at 1030 East Interstate Avenue
• Public hearing on catering liquor license for The Scapegoat Bar at 202 East Main Street, Mandan
• Consideration of Ordinance 6522 to amend traffic code penalty procedures

The Board of City Commissioners approved two liquor license applications and several requests to pursue NDDOT funding for road and rail safety. The board also passed Ordinance 6522 to clarify traffic code penalty procedures and approved various special assessment districts.

• Approved Class D liquor license transfer to ND Hospitality, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Class M Catering Liquor License for The Scapegoat Bar, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6522 amending traffic code penalty procedures (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 special assessment districts and assessments (unanimous)
• Approved SW2021 concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway assessments (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing NDDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program funding (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing NDDOT Rail Safety Improvement Program funding (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing NDDOT Urban Road, Urban Regional, and Urban Grant funding (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission issued a notice for a special meeting on September 23, 2022. The notice states that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Attendance at the 2022 North Dakota State Certified Local Government Conference

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice informing the public that three or more City Commissioners may attend the Burleigh County Commission Meeting. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is discussing five options for how the city should handle the inventory and survey of city-owned land before it is sold or transferred. The body is also reviewing a new Timeline of Bismarck History and seeking guidance on its distribution.

• Proposed options for city-owned land dispositions under NDCC 55-02-07
• Estimated cost of $1,500 to $15,000 for city-conducted inventory/surveys per property
• Review of the Timeline of Bismarck History draft
• 2022 North Dakota CLG Conference Update

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved a recommendation for the City Commission to consult with the Preservation Commission before selling city-owned properties. The board also voted to reallocate $10,000 from a traveling exhibit fund to help publish a Bismarck history timeline, while seeking additional private donations. Staff member Will Hutchings announced his departure as the Commission's advisor.

• Approved minutes from July 20 and August 17 meetings (6-0)
• Recommended Option 4 for City property sales: City must consult Commission to check if historic inventory is needed before listing property for sale (6-0)
• Approved reallocating $10,000 from Travelling Exhibit fund to offset timeline publication costs (5-0)
• Directed staff and subcommittee to seek donations or matching funds for timeline printing

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will meet to decide on the final 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program. Members will also hear progress reports on corridor studies for East Main Avenue and Sunset Drive.

• Final 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) — $ multi-year plan
• Final 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) — budget for MPO planning activities
• PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program targets — safety resolution
• East Main Avenue Corridor Study progress report
• Sunset Drive Corridor Study progress report

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will consider approving the final 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the final 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). They will also vote on adopting PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program targets and receive progress reports on corridor studies and other planning projects. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.

• Final 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) approval
• Final 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) approval
• Resolution of Adoption for PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program Targets
• Progress reports on East Main Avenue and Sunset Drive corridor studies
• 2022 Transit Development Plan and 2022 Traffic Data Acquisition updates

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to discuss its 2022 goals, including planning its 20th Anniversary Celebration on October 22, 2022, a proposed podcast with Dakota Media Access, and a student art show for spring 2023. The committee will also review minutes, hear a city commission update, and discuss its Municipal Equality Index rating.

• 20th Anniversary Celebration - October 22, 2022
• Proposed podcast program with Dakota Media Access
• Student Art Show - spring 2023, Bismarck High School students, theme: What does Diversity/Inclusion mean to you?
• Municipal Equality Index Rating discussion
• Public service announcements for committee recognition

The committee approved the August 15, 2022, meeting minutes and recommended Geraldine Ambe to fill a vacated committee term. Members also planned the 20th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for October 22, 2022, including guest lists and programming.

• Approved August 15, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Geraldine Ambe to fill the unexpired term vacated by Julie Ramos Lagos (unanimous)
• Selected invitation option one with modifications for the 20th Anniversary Celebration

Special Assessment Commission

The Burleigh County Special Assessment Commission scheduled a special meeting and tour of improvement districts on September 15, 2022. The agenda notes that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission during the tour.

• Tour of improvement districts on the special assessment commission agenda

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission will hold public hearings to hear objections regarding several improvement districts. The body will review assessment lists for park, sewer, and street projects.

• Park Improvement District No. 006: Cottonwood Parkview Addition, $624,408.07
• Sewer Improvement District No. 579: Clear Sky Addition storm sewer, $758,471.87
• Street Improvement District No. 541: Various street and alley reconstructions, $5,094,928.83
• Street Improvement District No. 542: Scrub Seal Project, $528,807.55
• Street Improvement District No. 550: New pavement for Boston, Peach Tree, Baltimore, Dortmund, Kamrose, and Lennox Drives, $1,441,767.33

The Special Assessment Commission held a public hearing and approved the assessment lists for six improvement districts, covering park, sewer, and street improvements. The motion to approve the balance of the districts passed unanimously. No objections were raised during the hearing.

• Approved Park Improvement District No. 006 ($624,408.07)
• Approved Sewer Improvement District No. 579 ($758,471.87)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 541 ($5,094,928.83)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 542 ($528,807.55)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 543 ($398,278.59)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 550 ($1,441,767.33)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider consent agenda items and hold public hearings, including one on the 2023 budget ordinance. They will also discuss a county health budget and a fall clean-up week, and may enter executive session for contract negotiations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6521 for the 2023 Budget
• Public hearing on new liquor license for The Tavern Grill Restaurant & Bar at 1802 North 12th Street
• Annexation of Country West XXXI addition (Ordinance 6521)
• Approval of $2.5 million in cost-share agreements with ND State Water Commission for water treatment plant projects
• Executive session for contract negotiation strategy

The Board of City Commissioners approved the 2023 budget of approximately $299 million, including $35.9 million in property tax collections at 77.85 mills, in a 3-2 vote. The board also approved a $22.29 million guaranteed maximum price for the Public Works facility expansion, tabled a proposed amendment to the Bis-Man Transit brokerage agreement, and denied a request to compromise the Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health budget increase.

• Approved 2023 budget of ~$299M with $35.9M property tax collections at 77.85 mills (3-2)
• Approved $22,290,323 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Public Works facility expansion (unanimous)
• Approved new Class F-1 liquor license for The Tavern Grill Restaurant & Bar (unanimous)
• Approved access easement release over lots 9-10, Block 5, Promontory Point VI Addition (3-2)
• Tabled amendment to Bis-Man Transit brokerage agreement for further review (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Bismarck State College for land conveyance (unanimous)
• Denied request to compromise Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health budget increase to 12% (4-1)
• Approved free disposal during fall clean-up week, September 19-24, 2022 (unanimous)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to review cost estimates for Parkade Ramp repairs and a pay station bid for the 6th Street Ramp. The board will also select a Vice-Chairman and introduce a new board member.

• CW Structural report on recommended Parkade Ramp repairs and cost estimates
• Pay station bid for 6th Street Ramp
• Pay request for Amano McGann bar code tickets dispensers/scanners project
• Selection of Board Vice-Chairman
• Introduction of new Board member Josh Keller

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, zoning changes, and special use permits, including a major replat for commercial development and a large mixed-density residential project. Public hearings will be held for final actions on annexation, final plats, and special use permits. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other business.

• Boulder Ridge First Addition First Replat: 23.6-acre replat for commercial development, dedicating new right-of-way (PPLT2022-010)
• Silver Ranch Fourth Addition: 67.9-acre zoning change from A to R10, RM20, CA & P for mixed-density residential and commercial (ZC2022-014, PPLT2022-009)
• Lots 49 & 50, Block 2, Sonnet Heights Subdivision First Replat: zoning change from R10 to RT (ZC2022-015)
• Lot 1 and Pt of Lot 2, Block 1, Meadowlark Hill Second Addition Replat: zoning change from RT & CG to CG (ZC2022-016)
• Country West XXXI Addition: annexation and final plat for approval (ANNX2022-003, FPLT2022-006)

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission denied the Brunskill Subdivision zoning change and major subdivision final plat on a 7-2 vote, rejecting the proposal to rezone land from Agricultural to Residential and create five lots with some as small as 65,000 square feet. The commission also approved several other items, including the Country West XXXI Addition annexation and final plat, and multiple special use permits for accessory dwelling units, an oversized accessory building, and an electronic message center. All other motions were unanimous.

• Denied Brunskill Subdivision zoning change and final plat (7-2)
• Approved consent agenda items 2-5 (unanimous)
• Approved Country West XXXI Addition annexation and final plat with condition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory dwelling unit and oversized building at 2620 Clover Lane (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for internal accessory dwelling unit at 1013 East Capitol Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for oversized accessory building at 8324 44th Street NE (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for electronic message center at 4100 North Washington Street (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget and several zoning changes. The meeting includes public hearings for liquor licenses and a waste collection franchise.

• Introduction of Ordinance 6521 for the 2023 Budget
• Public hearing on a waste collection franchise for Eco Sanitation, LLC
• Zoning change requests for Governor Pierce Addition, Paradise Valley Addition, and Coffin Addition
• Liquor license requests for Tavern Bismarck, LLC (1802 North 12th Street) and Wingate by Wyndham Bismarck (1421 Skyline Boulevard)
• NDDOT agreements for 9th Street mill and overlay and Bismarck Expressway concrete pavement repair

The Board approved several zoning changes, including rezonings for rental properties and Paradise Valley Addition, and granted a hotel/motel liquor license to Wingate by Wyndham. A proposed $250,000 budget amendment for the United Way failed on a 1-4 vote. The board also accepted a low bid for Street Improvement District SI 569 and directed staff to use updated FEMA floodway data.

• Approved new Class C2 liquor license for Wingate by Wyndham (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6510 zoning change to RMH for Governor Pierce Addition (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6511 zoning change to RMH for Governor Pierce Addition (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6516 zoning change for Paradise Valley Addition (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6519 zoning change to RMH for Coffin Addition (5-0)
• Approved waste collection franchise for Eco Sanitation, LLC (5-0)
• Denied $250,000 budget amendment for United Way (1-4)
• Approved low bid of $921,815.10 for SI 569 (5-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The joint meeting of the Bismarck Parking Authority and Renaissance Zone Authority will decide whether to approve a public art mural on the south wall of the Galleria Parking Ramp at 625 E Broadway Avenue. The mural, titled 'Dog Dreaming,' depicts a sleeping dog in silhouettes chasing mailmen, playing fetch, and other dog activities. Staff recommends approval, citing compliance with city design standards and historic district rules.

• Approval of mural project DDR2022-008 at 625 E Broadway Avenue
• Mural titled 'Dog Dreaming' by artist Witney Nielsen
• Project owned by Bismarck Parking Authority, managed by Denizen Partners LLC
• Staff recommendation: approve with condition for design revisions to be reconsidered
• Project adjacent to Trestle Building dog run area

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission's Historic Preservation Plan Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a specific historical record. The body will review and discuss the final draft of the Bismarck Historical Timeline.

• Review and discussion of the final draft of the Bismarck Historical Timeline

The Historic Preservation Plan Subcommittee met to review and edit the draft timeline for the Historic Preservation Plan. Members provided comments and edits on each page, and Chair Jackson outlined next steps. The project is expected to be completed for the Historic Preservation Commission's final acceptance in October 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed timeline pages and provided comments for final version
• Scheduled project completion for Historic Preservation Commission acceptance in October 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review two proposed land dispositions under NDCC 55-02-07, providing advisory comments to the City of Bismarck. The agenda includes public comment, regular agenda items, and other business. No final decisions are expected; the commission's role is advisory.

• Proposed disposition of land to BSC (Bismarck State College)
• Proposed disposition of land (second item, no details provided)
• Public comment period for residents and interested parties

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission reviewed a proposed land transfer to Bismarck State College and other city property sales. The commission reached a consensus that the City should conduct an archaeological inventory before selling land, as current owners are not obligated to do so. Staff agreed to help define a process for earlier commission involvement in future land transfers.

• Consensus reached to recommend City perform artifact inventory before land sale
• Commission agreed to develop a method for earlier involvement in land transfer processes
• No formal vote recorded; outcomes based on discussion consensus
• Commissioners encouraged speaking to State Historic Preservation Office and City Commission

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission is meeting to tour improvement districts. The agenda states that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Tour of improvement districts

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on objections to several improvement districts. The body will review assessment lists for park, sewer, and street projects before confirming the lists.

• Street Improvement District No. 547 (New Pavement and Storm Sewer): $2,304,875.07
• Street Improvement District No. 553 (New Pavement and Storm Sewer): $1,793,438.71
• Street Improvement District No. 552 (New Pavement and Storm Sewer): $1,385,514.62
• Park Improvement District No. 004 (Silver Ranch): $833,578.38
• Sewer Improvement District No. 579 (Clear Sky Addition): $758,471.87

The Special Assessment Commission approved all special assessment improvement districts on the agenda except Sewer Improvement District No. 579, which was moved to the next meeting because property owner notification letters had not been sent. The approved districts include park, sewer, and street improvements with total assessments ranging from $129,828.90 to $2,304,875.07. A public comment raised concerns about park assessment methodology, but the commission noted it could not reallocate existing assessments.

• Approved Park Improvement District No. 004 ($833,578.38)
• Approved Park Improvement District No. 005 ($607,803.44)
• Approved Sewer Improvement District No. 578 ($129,828.90)
• Tabled Sewer Improvement District No. 579 to next meeting
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 544 ($495,140.55)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 546 ($418,528.43)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 547 ($2,304,875.07)
• Approved all other listed street improvement districts and continuous districts

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to attend an open house regarding the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Burleigh County. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Open House on Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Burleigh County

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board is meeting to decide on amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program and review drafts for the 2023-2026 TIP and 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program. The board will also consider several transportation alternative projects for 2024-2025.

• Amendments to Bismarck Expwy Project (Main Ave and Washington St), Bismarck ND 1804, Bismarck Hwy 810 E, and Mandan 8th Ave NW
• Bismarck Parks and Recreation Hay Creek Trail Rehab
• Bismarck Parks and Recreation S Washington Trail Extension
• Mandan Hwy 6 Trail Construction Phase 3
• Administrative modifications for McKenzie Dr Interchange and Bismarck 9th Street projects

Forestry Advisory Board

The Bismarck Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine forestry operations, including updates on the 2022 pruning contract, European Elm Scale treatment, Dutch elm disease (DED), storm response, and the city's 150th birthday planting. The board will also review the Forestry Division's 2023 budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• 2022 Pruning Contract Update
• European Elm Scale Treatment Program update
• DED (Dutch elm disease) Update
• 2022 Storm Response
• Forestry Division Budget 2023

The Forestry Advisory Board approved the May 16, 2022 minutes. They reviewed updates on the 2022 pruning contract, European Elm Scale treatment, Partners In Planting, Dutch Elm Disease, storm response, and the 150th tree planting project. The board discussed the 2023 budget, which includes a new permanent ground person and an increased pruning budget, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2022 pruning contract progress with Beaver Creek Tree Service
• Reviewed European Elm Scale treatment program, $122,232.41 spent on 4 project areas
• Reviewed Partners In Planting program, 138 trees rebated totaling $10,753.64
• Reviewed Dutch Elm Disease update, 31 trees tested positive
• Discussed 2023 budget, including new grade 12 employee and pruning budget increase to $120,000
• Discussed meeting time change, board agreed to keep noon time
• Discussed future meeting location change due to Public Works construction

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to review its 2022 goals, including public service announcements and Diversity University. Members are discussing a film screening and a student art show. The meeting also covers the Municipal Equality Index Rating.

• Student Art Show for Bismarck Public High School students from October 15, 2022, to October 22, 2022
• Planning for the 20th Anniversary of the HRC
• Discussion of film screening locations and dates
• Municipal Equality Index Rating

The committee approved the July 18, 2022, meeting minutes. Members agreed to create social media content and a celebration event for the HRC's 20th anniversary in October. The committee also agreed to develop a podcast program with Dakota Media Access.

• Approved July 18, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to provide eight social media posts in October for HRC's 20th Anniversary
• Agreed to hold 20th Anniversary party October 22, 2022, at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
• Agreed to develop a podcast program focusing on the HRC's mission

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee meets to discuss amendments to the current 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), review the draft 2023-2026 TIP, and consider the draft 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Members will also hear progress reports on corridor studies for East Main Avenue and Sunset Drive, and discuss administrative modifications to specific road projects.

• 2022-2025 TIP Amendments: Bismarck Expwy (Main Ave to end of asphalt), Bismarck Expwy (Washington St to Main Ave), Bismarck ND 1804 Project, Bismarck Hwy 810 E Project, Mandan 8th Ave NW Project
• Draft 2023-2026 TIP: New multi-year transportation funding plan under public review
• Draft 2023-2024 UPWP: Annual planning work program for MPO activities
• 2024-2025 Transportation Alternative Projects: Hay Creek Trail Rehab, S Washington Trail Extension, Hwy 6 Trail Construction Phase 3, Old Red Trail Rehab Phase 1
• 2022-2025 TIP Modifications: McKenzie Dr Interchange Project, Bismarck 9th Street Project

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will consider approving two public art installations: a mural at 101 E Broadway Avenue and a bench mosaic at 202 N 4th Street. The meeting also includes discussion of the Together 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a report from the Downtowners. Public comments are accepted via email until 8:00 am on the meeting day.

• Heartview Recovery Mural at 101 E Broadway Avenue (DDR2022-006) - staff recommends approval
• Together 2045 Bench Mosaic at 202 N 4th Street (DDR2022-007) - staff recommends approval
• Discussion of Together 2045 Comprehensive Plan design review procedures
• Report from Downtowners

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will meet to review financial statements and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also receive an update on a capital project regarding bar code ticket dispensers and scanners for parking ramps.

• Update on Capital Project: Ramps bar code ticket dispensers & scanners

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the July 2022 financial statements and the minutes from the July 14 meeting. Staff reported a revised bid of $129,230 for bar code ticket dispensers and scanners, and noted the RFP for the 5th & Thayer lot was unsuccessful. The board agreed to seek proposals for a second pay station at the 6th & Thayer Ramp.

• Approved July 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial statements (roll call: 4-0)
• Agreed to seek proposals for a second pay station at 6th & Thayer Ramp

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider several zoning changes, subdivision plats, and liquor license requests. The meeting includes public hearings on the annexation of Paradise Valley Addition and amendments to the shoplifting ordinance.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6515 for the annexation of Paradise Valley Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6518 to amend the shoplifting ordinance
• Ordinance 6520 to amend the 2022 budget
• Liquor license renewal for Pilot Travel Centers, LLC at 3936 Miriam Avenue
• 2023-2025 Single Sort Curbside Recycling contract with Waste Management

The Board directed staff to contact the State Historic Preservation Office about an archaeological site on City-owned property near Bismarck State College, to work with the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District on an August 18 agenda item, and to explore a land trade with State Trust Lands. The board also approved a $2.1 million ARPA fund request from Burleigh County for the public health facility, rescinded a prior FEMA flood map action, and approved several zoning changes and liquor licenses.

• Directed staff on BSC land donation, historic site, and land trade (unanimous)
• Approved $2.1M ARPA request from Burleigh County for public health facility (unanimous)
• Rescinded July 12 FEMA flood map action (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6518 shoplifting amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Paradise Valley Addition annexation and zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Meadow Village First Replat PUD zoning (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Ja Bomb Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including various contracts and licenses (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Burleigh County Board of City Commissioners held a special session to review recommendations from the Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee. The meeting was held in the Tom Baker Meeting Room at the City/County Office Building in Bismarck.

The Board of City Commissioners voted to move the discussion of the street utility fee structure from the Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee to the City Commission. The subcommittee reported it could not reach a consensus on a tiered fee system.

• Moved street utility fee discussion to the City Commission (Unanimous)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Board of City Commissioners and the Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee will meet jointly to discuss recommendations prepared by the subcommittee. The meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room, City/County Office Building.

The City Commission and Special Assessment Task Force met jointly to discuss the proposed street utility fee system. The task force could not reach unanimous consensus on the number of tiers, with options ranging from three to six. The Commission voted unanimously to accept the task force's work and move the discussion to the full City Commission for further decisions. Public comments raised concerns about the tiered structure, monthly rate, and fairness, particularly regarding early payoff of special assessments.

• Accepted SATF recommendations and moved discussion to City Commission (unanimous)

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition holds its quarterly meeting via Zoom, primarily consisting of subcommittee updates on prevention, education, intoxication/withdrawal management, and treatment/recovery efforts. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is informational and procedural, with the next meeting set for Nov 8, 2022.

• Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant update
• SOR Grant update by Sue Kahler, SAP Coordinator
• SAPC Grant – Fake Id Project by Officer Horne, Bismarck Police Dept
• Vision Zero update by Theresa Liebsch
• Heartview Opioid Grant Project update by Cathy Palczewski

The coalition met to receive progress reports from various subcommittees regarding opioid response, youth prevention, and crisis intervention. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bis-Man MPO Technical Advisory Committee will meet to prepare a recommendation for the FY 27 Urban Road Discussion, which will later be considered by the TAC and Policy Board at their August 15–16 meetings.

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several subdivision plats, zoning changes, and special use permits. Items include a preliminary plat for a transloading facility, a PUD amendment, final plats, and special use permits for a car wash, EMC, oversized accessory building, and drive-throughs. The commission will also receive an update on the Together 2045 plan.

• Preliminary plat for Yegen Strip Addition (1.75 acres) to allow a transloading facility at an existing railroad siding
• PUD amendment for Misty Waters to modify commercial and residential area sizes on Lot 2, Block 1
• Final plat for George Subdivision in Gibbs Township
• Zoning change from CG to RMH for part of Coffin's Addition
• Special use permits for a car wash, EMC, oversized accessory building, and drive-throughs

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zoning change for Holiday Estates of Bismarck from RM30-Residential and CG-Commercial to RMH-Residential, despite written opposition. The commission also approved several subdivision plats and special use permits, including a car wash, an electronic message center sign, and two drive-throughs. A special use permit for an oversized accessory building at 5601 Woodrow Drive was approved with a 6-2 vote, over objections from the homeowners association.

• Approved consent agenda: Yegen Strip Addition preliminary plat and Misty Waters PUD amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of George Subdivision final plat with waiver for George Drive construction (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Jacks First Addition minor plat and car wash special use permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning change for Holiday Estates to RMH-Residential (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of electronic message center sign at Bismarck Airport Addition, limited to 32 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 2,960 sq ft accessory building at 5601 Woodrow Drive (6-2, Martin and Schmitz opposed)
• Recommended approval of two drive-throughs at Trillium Third Addition (unanimous)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on the public safety software project and the SIRN 20/20 building coverage, and discuss new business including the budget and a director update. The meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2022, at 4200 Coleman St, Bismarck.

• Review/approve minutes from 4/26/22 and 5/24/22
• Public Safety Software Project update
• SIRN 20/20 update on building coverage
• New business: budget discussion
• Director update

The CenCom Executive Committee approved the April and May 2022 minutes. Members received updates on the Public Safety Software Project, SIRN 20/20 radio transition, and the 2023 budget, which includes a 5.75% salary adjustment and $53,000 for health insurance. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes from 04/26/22 and 5/24/22 (all in favor)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 26, 2022, to consider the 2023 preliminary budget, mill levy, and capital projects, along with several public hearings on zoning changes and special assessment districts. The agenda also includes consent items such as liquor license renewals, engineering agreements, and easements for warning sirens.

• 2023 Preliminary Budget, Mill Levy, Priority Initiatives, Capital Projects, and Salary Plan
• Public hearings on Ordinances 6507-6509 creating special assessment districts for annexed properties
• Public hearings on Ordinances 6510-6512 for zoning changes in Governor Pierce Addition and Northern Pacific 2nd Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6513 to allow agency foster care for adults in R5 and R10 districts
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6514 amending front yard setbacks in CG and MA districts

The Board approved the 2023 preliminary budget for all city funds, including priority initiatives and capital projects, with a zero-mill increase in property taxes (4-1). The board also approved several zoning changes, including Ordinance 6512 and Ordinance 6513, and tabled a request to donate city property to Bismarck State College until August 9, 2022. A motion to schedule a public hearing for a $250,000 United Way donation failed (3-2).

• Approved 2023 preliminary budget with zero-mill increase (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 6512 zoning change to DF-Downtown Fringe (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6513 allowing agency foster care for adults in R5/R10 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6514 front yard setback text amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled BSC property donation request to August 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 6510 and 6511 zoning changes to August 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Renaissance Zone designations for 425 North 5th Street (unanimous)
• Denied scheduling public hearing for United Way donation (3-2)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is reviewing plans for the 2022 Annual North Dakota Certified Local Government Conference and several grant-funded projects. The body is seeking guidance on historic banners, a traveling history exhibit, and a sesquicentennial time capsule.

• 2022 CLG Conference planning with a total budget of $4000
• Proposed installation of historic streetlight banners in Cathedral Area and Highland Acres Historic District
• Creation of a Bismarck-specific historic traveling exhibit
• Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Project to be placed near the new Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health building
• Discussion of National Register Listing for Highland Acres Historic District

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting as presented. The commission discussed hosting the 2022 North Dakota Certified Local Government (CLG) Conference, reviewed a draft agenda, and approved related expenses. Staff announced grant funding for historic streetlight banners and a traveling history exhibit for the city's 150th anniversary, with further details to be developed. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved expenses for hosting 2022 ND CLG Conference
• Discussed streetlight banner designs and content (no formal action)
• Discussed traveling history exhibit scope (no formal action)
• Noted Highland Acres Historic District listed on National Register July 6, 2022

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board met to review agenda items for its July 19, 2022 meeting, including an election of officers, a Transportation Improvement Program amendment for Bis-Man Transit, and a Recreational Trails Program application for the City of Mandan 19th Street Trail Project. The packet also covers progress reports for the East Main Avenue and Sunset Drive corridor studies, a Title VI plan update, and urban road project selections for fiscal year 2027.

• July 2022-July 2024 Election of Officers
• Bis-Man Transit 5339 Grant Project Amendment for the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
• City of Mandan 19th Street Trail Project application for the Recreational Trails Program
• Transit Development Plan Consultant Approval using the QBS Process
• Title VI Plan Update

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on a Transportation Improvement Program amendment for Bis-Man Transit grants and discuss various planning items. The committee will consider a Recreational Trails Program application for the City of Mandan 19th Street Trail Project, approve a consultant for the Transit Development Plan, update the Title VI Plan, and select an Urban Road Program project for fiscal year 2027.

• Public Hearing on 2022-2025 TIP Amendment for Bis-Man Transit 5339 Grant Project
• Consideration of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Application for City of Mandan 19th Street Trail Project
• Action Item: Transit Development Plan (TDP) Consultant Approval via QBS Process
• Action Item: Title VI Plan Update
• Consideration of Urban Road Program Project for FY 2027

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee meets to discuss its 2022 goals, including public service announcements, Diversity University, and hosted events like a 20th anniversary celebration and student art show. The committee also plans a film screening but has not yet finalized details such as location, date, or film selection.

• 20th anniversary of the HRC
• Student art show planning (age of students, location, date, theme, art medium)
• Film screening planning (location, date, film selection)
• Municipal Equality Index rating review

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved the June 20, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed plans for upcoming Diversity University events, including a student art show in October and a film screening, but took no formal action on these items. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will hold public hearings on three items at this meeting, including a rehabilitation project and lease for 425 North 5th Street. The Authority will also consider a downtown design review for the same property. The Renaissance Zone program is scheduled to close on July 31, 2022.

• PUBLIC HEARING: Quality Title Rehabilitation and Lease at 425 North 5th Street (RZ2022-002, RZ2022-004)
• Downtown Design Review for 425 North 5th Street (DDR2022-004)
• Miss North Dakota USA 2022 Public Art at 114 North 3rd Street (DDR2022-005)
• Renaissance Zone program closure deadline: July 31, 2022
• Staff recommendation to approve rehabilitation and lease projects

The Authority approved Rehabilitation and Lease Renaissance Zone projects for 425 North 5th Street, granting a 100% property tax exemption for five years and a state income tax exemption for five years. It also approved the downtown design for the same property with conditions, including use of high-impact EIFS material, and approved a public art piece at 114 North 3rd Street. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Rehabilitation and Lease Renaissance Zone projects for 425 N 5th St (6-0)
• Approved Downtown Design Review for 425 N 5th St with conditions (4-1)
• Approved public art at 114 N 3rd St (4-1)
• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Animal Advisory Board

The July 14, 2022, meeting of the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is October 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM in the 4th Floor Mayor's Conference Room of the Bismarck City/County Building, 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for October 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will meet to consider past meeting minutes, financial statements, and a parking ramps inspection assessment report from CW Structural. The authority will also review bids for capital project RFPs including ramps LED lights, barcode ticket dispensers and scanners, and Galleria Ramp cast iron drain line repairs. Additionally, members will discuss a new parking ramp under other business.

• Review bids for Capital Project RFP: Ramps LED lights
• Review bids for Capital Project RFP: Ramps bar code ticket dispensers & scanners
• Review bids for Galleria Ramp cast iron drain line repairs
• Report from CW Structural on Parking Ramps inspection assessment

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider multiple zoning ordinances, including the annexation of Paradise Valley Addition. The body will also discuss the 2021 audit results and seek guidance for the 2023 preliminary budget.

• Ordinances 6515 and 6516 regarding the annexation and zoning of Paradise Valley Addition
• NDDOT funding for a shared-use path on State Street from Calgary Avenue to 43rd Avenue
• Public hearing for a liquor license transfer to Runway Express Mart at 1740 Airport Road
• Zoning change appeals and requests for Governor Pierce Addition and Kilber North Addition
• License agreements for Chick-fil-A and Exceptionally Nuts at the Event Center

The Board of City Commissioners upheld the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a zoning change from RT-Residential to CA-Commercial for Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, Kilber North Addition First Replat, requested by DPH Investments LLC. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Cleary dissenting. The board also approved the consent agenda, including liquor license renewals, lease amendments, and various contracts, and approved the 2023 preliminary budget with a zero-mill increase.

• Upheld Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of zoning change for Kilber North Addition (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals, lease amendments, and contracts
• Approved transfer of Class E beer license to Tri-Energy Cenex (Runway Express Mart)
• Approved FEMA Risk Map update and direction on floodplain regulation
• Approved 2021 audit results and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Approved 2023 preliminary budget with zero-mill increase
• Introduced ordinances 6510-6516 for public hearings (zoning changes, annexation, text amendments)
• Approved various development agreements and change orders

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to canvass primary election returns, administer oaths of office, and review numerous administrative consent items including liquor license renewals. The regular agenda features updates from Ministry on the Margins and the Special Assessment Task Force, plus public hearings on a new restaurant beer-only license and Ordinance 6506 for an agricultural-to-residential zoning change.

• Canvass returns of the City of Bismarck candidates for the June 14, 2022 Primary Election
• Public hearing for a new Class I-3 Restaurant Beer Only License for Mars Restaurant Group, LLC at 711 South 3rd Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6506 for a zoning change from A-Agriculture to R5-Residential in West Hay Creek Township
• Renewal of multiple local gaming site authorizations and liquor licenses across Bismarck businesses
• Approval of contract change order No. 5 for Highway Construction Project 131 on 43rd Avenue between State Street and 26th Street

The board approved the June 14 primary election canvass, assigned commission portfolios, and reappointed the vice-chair. They also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, expenditures, liquor and gaming licenses, airport contracts, and various department requests. Public hearings resulted in approval of a new restaurant beer license and a zoning change to R5-Residential.

• Approved June 14 primary election canvass (unanimous)
• Approved commission portfolio assignments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Marquardt as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and airport contracts (unanimous)
• Approved new Class I-3 beer license for Panchero's at 711 S 3rd St (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6506 zoning change to R5-Residential (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is meeting for a special session focused on City Commissioner Orientation. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission during this meeting.

• City Commissioner Orientation

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission is considering several subdivision plats, annexations, and zoning changes. Key items include final actions on annexations at Tyler Parkway & Ash Coulee Drive and Paradise Valley Addition.

• Annexation of Tyler Parkway & Ash Coulee Drive (ANNX2022-004)
• Annexation and zoning changes for Paradise Valley Addition (ANNX2022-001)
• Zoning change from CG to RMH for Block 49, Part Block 56, and Block 45 of Governor Pierce Addition
• Special Use Permit for a drive-up window at Wachters North Addition (SUP 2022-007)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments regarding Agency Foster Homes for Adults and front yard setbacks

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Paradise Valley Addition annexation, land use plan amendment, zoning change, road plan amendment, and final plat, with conditions including a revised plat for a roundabout and a development agreement. The commission also approved several other items, including the Meadow Village Addition First Replat, Municipal Fourth Addition First Replat, and zoning changes for mobile home parks. A zoning change for Kilber North Addition was denied.

• Approved Paradise Valley Addition annexation, zoning, and plat (5-2)
• Approved Meadow Village Addition First Replat zoning change and plat (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Fourth Addition First Replat zoning change and plat (unanimous)
• Approved Hamburg Industrial Park 1st Addition 1st Replat (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Industrial Park Third Addition First Replat (unanimous)
• Approved zoning changes for two mobile home parks to RMH (unanimous)
• Denied Kilber North Addition zoning change to CA (3-4)
• Approved special use permits for accessory building and drive-up window (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will discuss updates to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program and approve a consultant for the 2025-2050 MTP/TDMSE update. The board will also consider a resolution of support for Bis-Man Transit's safety plan.

• Public hearing and action on 2022-2025 TIP Amendment including McKenzie Drive Interchange Project
• Consultant approval for 2025-2050 MTP/TDMSE update
• Resolution of support for Bis-Man Transit’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• BMMPO Self-Certification action item
• Progress report on East Main Avenue Corridor Study

Human Relations Committee

The committee is meeting to review its 2022 goals, including building recognition and youth engagement. Members will discuss planning for a student art show, a film screening, and the committee's 20th anniversary.

• Planning for a Student Art Show including location and date
• Planning for a film screening and venue selection
• Review of Band Night Parade and Capital Pride reports
• Update on Municipal Equality Index Rating from Jason Grueneich
• Development of public service announcements

The committee approved the May 16, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed plans for a student art show and film screenings to mark the HRC's 20th anniversary. The committee also received an update on the 2022 Municipal Equality Index scorecard.

• Approved May 16, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on public service announcements until July 18, 2022
• Proposed collaborating with Bismarck Public Schools for a Student Art Show

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2025-2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The body is also deciding on a resolution of support for Bis-Man Transit's safety plan and MPO self-certification.

• 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment for McKenzie Drive Interchange Project
• Consultant approval for 2025-2050 MTP/TDMSE Update
• Resolution of Support for Bis-Man Transit’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
• Bismarck-Mandan MPO Self-Certification
• Progress report on East Main Avenue Corridor Study

Special Assessment Task Force

The Burleigh County Special Assessment Task Force is scheduled to meet on June 15, 2022, to discuss street utility fee rate calculations, revenue projections, and subcommittee recommendations. The agenda includes reviewing a memorandum for the Bismarck City Commission, rate tier structures, and example calculations for residential and commercial properties.

• Review of Memorandum of Recommended Direction to the Bismarck City Commission
• Discussion of Rate Calculations and Rate Tier Structure including Street Utility Fee Key Assumptions
• Review of Street Utility Fee Revenue and Expense Projections
• Consideration of Subcommittee Recommendations and Poll regarding tiered versus variable rate structures and tier counts

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider a new ordinance regarding hate crimes and review various administrative approvals. The meeting includes decisions on liquor licenses, airport bids, and zoning changes.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6501 to enact a new ordinance for hate crimes
• Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $1,500,000 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2022
• Zoning change request (Ordinance 6506) from Agriculture to Residential in West Hay Creek Township
• Liquor license renewals for 25 businesses and a new Class I3 license request for Pancheros Mexican Grill
• Bids for Airfield Markings Painting and Removal and Runway 3 Safety Area Grading

The Board of City Commissioners denied Ordinance 6501, which would have enacted a new hate crimes ordinance, in a 4-1 roll call vote. The board also approved several routine items, including liquor license renewals, a $1.5 million water treatment revenue bond, and a $1,084,579.59 street and sewer improvement contract. The meeting included a public hearing with many speakers for and against the hate crimes ordinance.

• Denied Ordinance 6501 (hate crimes) 4-1
• Approved consent agenda including gaming site applications and liquor license renewals
• Approved $1,500,000 Water Treatment Revenue Bond, Series 2022
• Approved low bid of $1,084,579.59 from Strata Corporation for SI 565 and SE 581
• Approved pursuing NDDOT Transportation Alternatives funding for trail and sidewalk
• Approved settlement agreement regarding federal litigation
• Approved retainer agreement with Moss & Barnett
• Approved appointment of Justin Hughes to Library Board of Trustees

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee is meeting to review rate calculations and rate tier structures for special assessments, using example commercial and residential documents. They will also discuss agenda items for the upcoming June 15, 2022 full task force meeting and prepare a subcommittee report. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Review of rate calculations and rate tier structure with example commercial and residential documents
• Discussion of agenda items for June 15, 2022 Special Assessment Task Force meeting
• Approval of minutes from the June 6, 2022 subcommittee meeting
• Public comment period

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Renaissance Zone Authority will consider a design review for a temporary birthday sign. The body will also receive updates on the Renaissance Zone reauthorization process involving the Burleigh County Commission.

• Downtown Design Review DDR2022-003 for Bismarck 150th Birthday Temporary Sign

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to consider routine items including meeting minutes, financial statements, and updates on capital project RFPs. They will also review bids for cast iron drain line repairs at the Galleria Ramp and discuss a new parking ramp. The meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Tom Baker Room.

• Review bids for Galleria Ramp cast iron drain line repairs
• Status updates on Capital Projects RFPs
• New parking ramp discussion
• Review financial statements
• Consider minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting

City Pension & Retirement Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review pension valuation reports for the city and police. Members will decide on adjusting the discount rate and cost of living recommendations.

• Proposed change of discount rate/projected rate of return from 7.5% to 7.25%
• Cost of living recommendations
• Review of City of Bismarck Pension Valuation Report by Gallagher Benefit Services
• Review of Police Pension Valuation Report by Gallagher Benefit Services
• Discussion on formal review of City and Police pension allocations

The City Pension & Retirement Board of Trustees voted to lower the assumed rate of return from 7.5% to 7.25% for both the city and police pension plans, matching projected market rates. They also voted to deny cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees this year, citing expected market declines and no projected net pension asset. Both votes were unanimous among the respective trustees.

• Adopted 7.25% assumed rate of return for city pension plan (15-0)
• Adopted 7.25% assumed rate of return for police pension plan (5-0)
• Denied COLA for city pension plan retirees (15-0)
• Denied COLA for police pension plan retirees (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Bismarck Civil Service Commission meets on June 7, 2022, at the City/County Office Building. The sole substantive agenda item is an appeal from Allison Bleick regarding an adverse employment decision.

• Appeal from Allison Bleick regarding an adverse employment decision

The Civil Service Commission heard an appeal from Allison Bleick regarding her termination from the City of Bismarck. After reviewing video evidence and testimony, the commission unanimously voted to uphold the city's decision to terminate her employment. The termination was based on her sharing confidential information from the CenCom work area with coworkers.

• Upheld city's termination of Allison Bleick (unanimous)

Special Assessment Task Force

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss rate calculations and the rate tier structure. Members will also determine agenda items and a report for the June 15, 2022, Special Assessment Task Force meeting.

• Rate calculations and rate tier structure discussion
• Planning for June 15, 2022 Special Assessment Task Force meeting
• Review of May 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The subcommittee voted to recommend that the full Special Assessment Task Force choose between a tiered or infinitely variable rate structure, and if tiered, between four or six tiers. They also agreed to remove Bismarck Parks and Recreation District parcels from the residential rate table and to have City Engineer Schell provide conceptual rates at the next meeting. No final rate structure was adopted.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended eliminating one-tier and three-tier options from rate structure (consensus)
• Motion passed to provide task force with options: tiered vs. infinitely variable, and 4 vs. 6 tiers (3-0)
• Agreed to remove Bismarck Parks and Recreation District parcels from residential rate table (consensus)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2023 budget and a quote for radio recording. The meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2022, at 4200 Coleman St, Bismarck, ND.

• 2023 Budget discussion
• Radio Recording Quote review

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider scheduling public hearings for seven rezoning requests and two zoning ordinance text amendments, and will hold public hearings on two items for final action. The agenda includes a mix of commercial, residential, and mixed-use zoning changes across the city, plus amendments related to adult foster care homes and front yard setbacks.

• Frank Addition: 1.76 acres north of 43rd Ave NE along Ottawa St, zoning change A to CG and preliminary plat for 2 commercial lots
• Block 49 & Part Block 56, Governor Pierce Addition: zoning change CG to RMH
• Block 45, Governor Pierce Addition: zoning change CG to RMH
• Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Kilber North Addition First Replat: zoning change RT to CA
• Tract 24A/24B, West Hay Creek Township: public hearing on zoning change A to R10

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a zoning change from Agricultural (A) to R5-Residential for Tract 24A and part of Tract 24B in West Hay Creek Township, after the applicant reduced the request from R10 to R5 following neighbor concerns. The commission also approved a special use permit for an oversized accessory building in Grande Prairie Estates, and approved the consent agenda items 2-8, which included several zoning changes and ordinance text amendments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-8 (zoning changes and text amendments) unanimously
• Recommended approval of zoning change from A to R5 for Tract 24A/24B, West Hay Creek Township (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for 1,800 sq ft accessory building on Lot 3, Block 2, Grande Prairie Estates, conditioned on county access permit (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider new ordinances regarding hate crimes and data center zoning. The body is also reviewing several residential annexation and zoning requests and awarding infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6501 to enact new hate crime ordinances
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6505 to allow data centers as a special use
• Zoning and annexation requests for Elk Ridge Third Addition and Boden Addition
• Gaming site applications for multiple locations including Amvets Post #9 and Bismarck Hockey Boosters
• Contract awards for Street Improvement District SI 561 and Water Utility Project WU 136

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners approved the Elk Ridge Third Addition, including a zoning change, annexation, and final plat, all unanimously. They also approved the Boden Addition zoning change and plat despite public opposition, with Commissioner Splonskowski dissenting. Other actions included approving a data center zoning text amendment, Renaissance Zone plan amendments, and contracts for street and water projects.

• Approved Elk Ridge Third Addition zoning change, annexation, and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Boden Addition zoning change and final plat (3-1, Splonskowski nay)
• Approved data center special use zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Renaissance Zone Development Plan amendments (unanimous)
• Awarded $876,628.42 street improvement contract to Northern Improvement Company (unanimous)
• Awarded $164,550.00 water utility contract to D.L. Barkie Construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of Airport item F1 (unanimous)
• Moved public hearing on hate crimes ordinance to June 14, 2022

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2023 budget. The meeting is procedural with no substantive items listed beyond the budget review and adjournment.

The Executive Committee approved a recommendation to the Board of Directors to record ten to twelve OPS talk groups. The committee also reviewed 2023 budget projections and radio recording quotes.

• Approved recommendation to Board of Directors to record 10-12 OPS talk groups (unanimous)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee is meeting to review 5-year rate calculation stress tests. The group will discuss a memorandum of recommended direction and an update for the Bismarck City Commission.

• Review of 5-year projection stress tests for rate calculations
• Review of revised Memorandum of recommended direction for the Bismarck City Commission
• Discussion of City Commission agenda item: Update from the Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee

The Special Assessment Task Force approved a motion to modify language in the Home Rule Charter Amendment draft, specifically section 17-B, to require the city commission to remove street maintenance and arterial road reconstruction special assessment balances from property owners' accounts upon implementation. The group also discussed street utility fee projections under various inflation rates and agreed the fund would remain solvent with a 1%-1.5% annual fee increase. Public comment raised concerns about rate tiers, and the subcommittee discussed offering multiple rate options. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved modification to 17-B: city commission shall remove street maintenance and arterial road reconstruction special assessment balances from property owners' accounts (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission meets to review a Section 106 request for the demolition of three multi-family housing buildings on South Washington Street and the replacement with new housing units. Commissioners will also review and consider approving revised final narratives for the Talking Trails historic sites project, and receive updates on the Highland Acres historic district nomination and the 2022 CLG Conference.

• Section 106 Review for the demolition of three multi-family housing buildings containing 17 units at 415, 419, and 423 South Washington Street, to be replaced by 34 housing units funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Review and potential approval of revised final narratives for ten historic Talking Trails sites, including the Bismarck Rail Depot and Belle Mehus Auditorium

The Commission approved the demolition of three multi-family housing buildings to be replaced by 34 new units. It also approved revised narratives for the Talking Trail and recommended the removal of a damaged bench in Chancellor Square.

• Approved demolition of three multi-family housing buildings at 415, 419 and 423 South Washington Street (6-0)
• Approved revised Talking Trail narratives with new suggestions (6-0)
• Recommended approval to demolish the bench outside the World War Memorial Building due to safety concerns (6-0)
• Approved March 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program and approve consultants for traffic data and corridor studies. The board will also review a trail extension application for the City of Lincoln.

• Public hearing on 2022-2025 TIP Amendments including Mandan 8th Ave NW/27th St NW, Highway 1804 Overlay, Sunset Drive Interchange, and Grant Marsh Bridge
• Consultant approval for the Sunset Drive Corridor Study
• Consultant approval for Traffic Data Acquisition
• City of Lincoln Recreational Trails Program application for the 66th Street Trail Extension Project
• Approval of population-based cost shares for MPO jurisdictions

Forestry Advisory Board

The Bismarck Forestry Advisory Board will meet on May 17, 2022, to discuss updates on pruning contracts, tree-scale treatments, and the 2023 forestry budget. The board will also review past minutes, recap Arbor Day activities, and plan for Bismarck’s 150th birthday tree planting.

• 2022 Pruning Contract Update
• European Elm Scale Treatment Program update
• Forestry Division Budget 2023
• Bismarck’s 150th Birthday Planting
• Approval of January 25, 2022 meeting minutes

The Forestry Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting. The board received updates on the Arbor Day celebration, the 2022 pruning contract, and the European Elm Scale treatment contract. The budget committee approved a $200,000 contract for elm scale injection treatment, awarded to Paul Bunyan Nursery, with a total cost of $146,134.00. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Budget committee approved $200,000 contract for European Elm Scale injection treatment
• Awarded elm scale treatment contract to Paul Bunyan Nursery (total cost $146,134.00)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee met on May 16, 2022 to review its 2022 goals, including recognition of its 20th anniversary, public-service announcements, and plans for Capital Pride. The committee also received an update on its Municipal Equality Index score and discussed youth engagement through a student art show.

• 2022 20th anniversary recognition
• Capital Pride event scheduled June 17–19, 2022
• Municipal Equality Index update from Jason Grueneich
• Student art show for youth engagement
• Public service announcements composition

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed upcoming activities, including hosting a vendor booth at Capital Pride (June 17-19, 2022), planning a movie showing for the HRC's 20th anniversary, and coordinating a student art show. No formal decisions were made on these future events; they are to be further discussed at the June 20, 2022 meeting.

• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed drafting public service announcements for committee recognition (no formal action)
• Discussed hosting a movie showing for 20th anniversary (no formal action)
• Discussed coordinating a student art show with October anniversary activities (no formal action)
• Registered as Caring Community Sponsor for Capital Pride, will host vendor booth (no formal action)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee met to discuss rate calculations with City Engineer Schell and examine whether street maintenance fees and special assessments can be used simultaneously with City Attorney Combs. The subcommittee also reviewed a revised Memorandum of Recommended Direction to the Bismarck City Commission and considered public comment.

• Discussion on rate calculations with City Engineer Schell
• Discussion with City Attorney Combs on using street maintenance fees and special assessments simultaneously for projects
• Review of the revised Memorandum of Recommended Direction to the Bismarck City Commission
• Approval of minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting

The subcommittee reached a general consensus to recommend a three-tier rate structure for street utility fees. The group requested the model be tested against inflation rates of 2%, 6%, and 8%.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Reached consensus on recommended rates: $14 (tier one), $27.50 (tier two), and $47 (tier three)

Civil Service Commission

The Bismarck Civil Service Commission is meeting to hear an appeal from Allison Bleick regarding an adverse employment decision. The agenda includes only this appeal and standard procedural items.

• Appeal from Allison Bleick regarding adverse employment decision

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transportation project amendments and consultant approvals. The body will hold a public hearing on specific TIP amendments and decide on traffic data acquisition and contract changes.

• Public hearing on 2022-2025 TIP Amendments including Mandan 8th Ave NW and 27th St NW, Highway 1804 Overlay, and Sunset Drive Interchange
• Approval of Traffic Data Acquisition consultant
• City of Lincoln Recreational Trails Program application for 66th Street Trail Extension Project
• Decision on population-based cost shares for MPO jurisdictions
• Approval of ATAC Addendum for Signalized Intersections Traffic Data Collection Pilot Project

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan, with staff recommending approval. The board will also receive updates on the five-year reauthorization process, including approvals from the City Commission and Parks & Recreation, and the status of requests with Bismarck Public Schools and Burleigh County. A report from the Downtowners is also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Renaissance Zone Development Plan Amendment
• Update on Renaissance Zone Five-Year Reauthorization Process
• Burleigh County Commission reauthorization on hold
• Bismarck Public Schools reauthorization request in process
• Report from Downtowners

The Authority voted to complete Blocks 7, 20, and 21 and add Block 1F to the Renaissance Zone boundary, and approved the boundary modification plan without maps but with a one-year notice requirement. It also removed the proposed Section 5 (Renaissance Fund Organization) from the development plan and approved the overall amended plan unanimously. The RFO was deferred for future consideration.

• Completed Blocks 7, 20, 21 and added Block 1F to boundary (4-2)
• Approved boundary modification plan without maps, with one-year notice (unanimous)
• Removed proposed Section 5 (RFO) from development plan (unanimous)
• Added annual stakeholder update requirement to plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended Renaissance Zone Development Plan (unanimous)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will review its financial statements and capital project updates, and discuss a Renaissance Zone for the 3rd & Rosser surface lot. They will also discuss a new parking ramp and the status of the RFP for the 5th & Thayer lot. The meeting is a regular business session with no final decisions listed.

• Renaissance Zone discussion for 3rd & Rosser surface lot
• New parking ramp discussion
• Status update on RFP for 5th & Thayer lot
• Review of financial statements
• Approval of April 21, 2022 minutes

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the April 2022 financial statements and voted to request that the 3rd & Rosser lot remain in the Renaissance Zone. They also discussed upcoming RFPs for LED lighting and barcode ticket readers, and noted that the RFP for the 5th & Thayer lot is published with a decision expected in July or August. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 2022 financial statements (4-0)
• Requested 3rd & Rosser lot be kept in Renaissance Zone (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The coalition is meeting to receive updates from subcommittees on prevention, education, and student services. Members will discuss intoxication and withdrawal management as well as treatment and recovery.

• Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant update
• SOR Grant update
• SAPC Grant Fake Id Project update
• Intoxication/Withdrawal Management discussion
• Treatment & Recovery discussion

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition meeting on May 10, 2022, consisted entirely of subcommittee updates and reports; no formal votes or decisions were recorded. Updates covered prevention efforts (DFC grant, Sticker Shock, Coffee Sleeves), opioid response (SOR grant, Narcan distribution), a fake ID scanner program, and crisis services (211 call center, Mosaic Triage Center). The meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; all items were informational updates
• Mosaic Community Triage Center approved for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status (reported)
• 107 fake IDs turned in to Bismarck PD since August 2021 (reported)
• 40 Narcan doses administered in 2022, 26 lives saved (reported)
• 231 individuals stayed overnight at Ministry on the Margins Coffee House since April 30 (reported)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a new hate crime ordinance, zoning changes for the Elk Ridge Third Addition and Boden Addition, and a text amendment for data centers. They will also hold a continued public hearing on a hotel/motel liquor license for the Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center and discuss a zoning text amendment for adult foster homes.

• Introduction of Ordinance 6501 for new hate crime ordinances
• Zoning change and annexation for Elk Ridge Third Addition (Ordinances 6502, 6503)
• Zoning change for Boden Addition (Ordinance 6504)
• Text amendment to allow data centers as special use (Ordinance 6505)
• Continued public hearing on new Class C liquor license for Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners approved a $680,288.89 contract with Strata Corporation for Street Improvement District SI 566, and a $98,450 contract with Edling Electric for Street Light & Traffic Signal Utility Project SV64. The board also approved a new Class C hotel/motel liquor license for Kirkwood Hotel, LLC (dba Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center), and directed staff to pursue a zoning text amendment allowing agency foster homes for adults in R5 and R10 districts. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $680,288.89 contract to Strata Corporation for SI 566 (unanimous)
• Approved $98,450 contract to Edling Electric for SV64 (unanimous)
• Approved new Class C liquor license for Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue zoning amendment for adult agency foster homes in R5/R10 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including gaming site applications, ordinances 6501-6505 introductions, and various department requests (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for SI 565 and SE 581 as over 40% threshold; ordered new engineer's statement (unanimous)
• Approved abatements for two disabled veteran properties (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of FT-IR hazardous materials detection device (unanimous)

Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities is meeting to review and consider routine items: minutes and treasurer's report from Jan. 11, 2022, scholarship recipients, barrier-free requests, and financial requests. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond these reviews.

• Review & consider minutes from Jan. 11, 2022
• Review & consider treasurer's report from Jan. 11, 2022
• Review scholarship recipients
• Review barrier free requests
• Review financial requests

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities approved five $500 scholarships for Gavyn Herfendal, Raine Skjod, Maison McDowall, William Dobrzelecki, and Elliot Fried, as recommended by the Scholarship Committee. The committee also approved the January 11, 2022 minutes and treasurer's report, and completed an audit with no concerns. No barrier-free or financial requests were received. The next meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2022.

• Approved five $500 scholarships to Gavyn Herfendal, Raine Skjod, Maison McDowall, William Dobrzelecki, and Elliot Fried (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan. 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report from Jan. 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Completed audit with no concerns

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee will discuss street maintenance special assessment fees and funding sources with City Engineer Schell, and whether street maintenance fees and special assessments can be used simultaneously, with City Attorney Combs. They will also review a revised memorandum of recommended direction to the Bismarck City Commission. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2022, at 3:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room.

• Discussion with City Engineer Schell on fees and funding sources for street maintenance special assessments
• Discussion with City Attorney Combs on simultaneous use of street maintenance fees and special assessments
• Review of revised memorandum of recommended direction to the Bismarck City Commission
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2022 subcommittee meeting

The subcommittee discussed funding for street maintenance, including a $20 million annual projection and an additional $7 million for existing special assessment debt. They considered using sales tax to cover existing debt and eliminating greenfield special assessments, with a 2-3 year notice to developers. Revisions to a recommendation memo were discussed, with some paragraphs to be revised by members. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Approved minutes as presented (all present voted aye)
• Discussed using sales tax to pay existing special assessment debt (no vote)
• Discussed eliminating greenfield special assessments with 2-3 year notice (no vote)
• Agreed to revise paragraph 4 of memo with 2-year language (Kate Herzog to draft)
• Agreed to discuss citizen inquiry process at future meeting
• Agreed Dustin Gawrylow would revise paragraph 7 before next meeting

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice for the Bismarck Board of City Commissioners. The only item is a ceremonial Arbor Day tree planting at Custer Park, which commissioners may attend. No official action is expected to be taken.

• Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting at Custer Park, 320 E Custer Park St.

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee is meeting to review a final draft of ballot language for a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment. The group will also review a Memorandum of Understanding and Intent regarding recommended direction for the Bismarck City Commission.

• Review of final draft ballot language for Home Rule Charter Amendment
• Review of Home Rule Charter Language Footnotes of Intent
• Review of Memorandum of Recommended Direction to the Bismarck City Commission

The subcommittee approved the final draft Home Rule Charter language with agreed-upon corrections and the amended Footnotes of Intent, recommending both to the City Commission. They also reviewed and directed redrafts to the Memorandum of Recommended Direction, including changes to sections two, three, and four. No public comment was received, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2022.

• Approved draft Home Rule Charter language with corrections (4-0)
• Approved amended Footnotes of Intent attached to Home Rule Charter language (4-0)
• Directed redraft of Memorandum item two
• Directed removal of 'to act as a bank' from Memorandum item three
• Directed redraft of Memorandum item three to include 'ending the policy of using the debt capacity to finance new greenfield development'
• Directed removal of 'still' from Memorandum item four
• Directed redraft of Alternative Subsection D as presented
• Left Memorandum item five unchanged

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Renaissance Zone Authority Boundary Subcommittee is meeting to review and recommend blocks for completion or expansion in the Development Plan, and to review draft language and criteria for the Boundary Modification Plan. The agenda includes considering property owner comments, such as a request from Dan and Claudia Masseth to keep 120 North 5th Street in the zone. The meeting is a working session to refine the plan for future boundary changes, which will ultimately require City Commission approval.

• Review and recommend blocks for completion/expansion in Development Plan
• Review draft language and criteria for Renaissance Zone Boundary Modification Plan
• Property owner request to keep 120 North 5th Street (Blackstone Club) in the zone
• City has 4.5 unused blocks of its 47-block allotment
• Boundary modification plan includes criteria for expansion and completion

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on a new data center zoning ordinance and several land-use changes. The body is also considering special use permits for drive-throughs and a filling station, as well as an annexation request.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Data Centers (ZOTA2022-001)
• Special Use Permit for filling station, car wash, and drive-through at Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Parkview Addition
• Special Use Permit for drive-through at Lot 16, Block 20, Wachters 4th Addition
• Annexation and zoning changes for Elk Ridge Third Addition
• Zoning change from Agricultural to Residential for Tract 24A and part of Tract 24B

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the zoning change and major subdivision final plat for the Boden Addition, a 52-lot mixed-use development in north Bismarck. The recommendation includes conditions such as a private drive and utility agreement, payment of utility capital charges, and combining substandard lots. The commission also approved special use permits for a filling station/carwash/drive-through and a donut shop drive-through, recommended approval of the Elk Ridge Third Addition annexation and plat, and recommended approval of a data center zoning text amendment.

• Recommended approval of Boden Addition zoning change and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved special use permits for filling station, car wash, and drive-through at Cottonwood Parkview Addition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for donut shop drive-through with stacking space waiver at 601 South Second Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Elk Ridge Third Addition annexation, zoning change, and final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of data center zoning ordinance text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider consent agenda items including airport construction bids, street name changes, and various contracts, and will hear updates on the BSC Polytechnic Facility and the April 2022 blizzard response. They will also hold a public hearing on a new hotel liquor license and consider several construction project bids.

• Award $10,656,306.15 to Wiesz & Sons for Airport Wetland Phase 7 project
• Public hearing on new Class C Hotel/Motel Liquor License for Bismarck Hotel & Conference Center
• Street name change of Dortmund Drive to Peach Tree Lane
• Receive bids and award contracts for Highway Projects HC 147 and HC 148
• Consider release of non-access easements for Cumberland Townhomes in Trenton Addition

The Board of City Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $10,656,306.15 airport runway construction contract to Wiesz & Sons, along with multiple highway and sewer project awards. The board also recommended Alternative B with options D and E for the State Street Safety Project to NDDOT, and approved waiving Event Center rent for the 150th Anniversary Celebration with up to $30,000 in expenses. A public hearing on a hotel/motel liquor license was left open until May 10, 2022.

• Approved $10,656,306.15 airport runway contract to Wiesz & Sons (unanimous)
• Awarded HC 147 to Northern Improvement Co. for $984,777.30 (unanimous)
• Awarded HC 148 to Northern Improvement Co. for $620,786.32 (unanimous)
• Awarded SU 86 to Innovative High Performance Coatings for $29,567.22 (unanimous)
• Awarded SU 87 to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. for $527,114.05 (unanimous)
• Recommended Alternative B with options D and E for State Street project to NDDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Event Center rent waiver and up to $30,000 for 150th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Left hotel/motel liquor license hearing open until May 10, 2022 (unanimous)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee is meeting to review and approve the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting, receive updates on the CenCom/Bismarck-Burleigh EOC project, the Public Safety Software project, and the SIRN 20/20 update, and discuss new business including the budget and a director update. The agenda is mostly routine updates and approvals, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review/approve minutes from 1/25/22
• CenCom, Bismarck / Burleigh EOC Project Update
• Public Safety Software Project Update
• SIRN 20/20 Update
• Budget discussion under New Business

The CenCom Executive Committee approved the January 25, 2022 minutes unanimously. Members reviewed updates on the Bismarck/Burleigh EOC project, public safety software, and SIRN 20/20 radio system, including ongoing data conversion and radio interface work. No formal votes were taken on these project updates. Budget discussions for 2023 noted planned increases in software maintenance costs but no salary figures yet.

• Approved 01/25/22 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force subcommittee is meeting to review draft ballot language for a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment. The group will also discuss impacts on Bismarck Public Schools and the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District.

• Review of updated draft ballot language for Home Rule Charter Amendment
• Discussion of impacts to Bismarck Public Schools and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
• Review of proposed fee schedule and tier structure for Arterial Improvement Special Assessments

The Special Assessment Task Force approved the draft Home Rule Charter language with agreed-upon corrections. They also discussed impacts on Bismarck Public Schools and Parks, with all three entities agreeing to work together on state law changes. The fee schedule and tier structure will be updated at the May 2 meeting, and the MOU language is tentatively acceptable pending rate decisions.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved draft Home Rule Charter language with corrections (unanimous)
• Agreed to work with Bismarck Public Schools and Parks on state law changes (unanimous consensus)
• Scheduled fee schedule and tier structure update for May 2, 2022 meeting

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will review two extension requests for existing rehabilitation projects at 114 North 3rd Street (Prince Hotel) and 630 East Main Avenue (630 Main Apartments). Staff recommend approval for both. The meeting will also discuss boundary modifications, Renaissance Fund organization, and the five-year reauthorization process for the Renaissance Zone program.

• Prince Hotel Extension Request at 114 North 3rd Street (RZ2020-002)
• 630 Main Apartments Extension Request at 630 East Main Avenue (RZ2018-005)
• Discussion on Renaissance Zone boundary modifications
• Discussion on Renaissance Fund Organization implementation
• Update on five-year Renaissance Zone program reauthorization process

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority approved deadline extensions for two Renaissance Zone projects: the Prince Hotel rehabilitation at 114 North 3rd Street (extended to December 31, 2022) and the Trestle new construction at 630 East Main Avenue (extended to December 31, 2022). The board also discussed the Renaissance Zone reauthorization process, noting that the Burleigh County Commission voted 4-1 on April 18, 2022 to pause the program, and approved a motion for the Boundary Subcommittee to meet before the next regular meeting.

• Approved deadline extension to December 31, 2022 for Prince Hotel rehabilitation project at 114 North 3rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended deadline extension to December 31, 2022 for Trestle new construction project at 630 East Main Avenue (unanimous, member Zenker recused)
• Approved motion for Renaissance Zone Boundary Subcommittee to meet before next regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will review financial statements and discuss capital projects. The body will also discuss a new parking ramp and the status of a Request for Proposals for the 5th & Thayer lot.

• Discussion regarding a new parking ramp
• Status update on RFP for 5th & Thayer lot
• Review of financial statements
• Capital projects discussion

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes and the March financial statements, both unanimously. Staff reported upcoming work on LED lighting bids, barcode ticket reader RFP, and the 5th & Thayer lot RFP, with no final decisions made on these items.

• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March financial statements (unanimous roll call)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will review and vote on several action items, including amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for projects like the NDDOT RAISE Grant, roundabout signing, and rail projects. They will also consider approving consultants for traffic data acquisition and the Sunset Drive Corridor Study, a contract template revision, ATAC addendums, a Bis-Man Transit grant application, and a data purchase. Additionally, they will discuss a letter of support for Burleigh County's MEGA grant application for the 66th Street Interchange project and receive updates on ongoing studies.

• 2022-2025 TIP amendments for NDDOT RAISE Grant, Bismarck Roundabout Signing, Apple Creek Weigh In Motion, and multiple rail projects
• Traffic Data Acquisition Consultant Approval
• Sunset Drive Corridor Study Consultant Approval
• Bis-Man Transit FY2022 5339 Grant Application
• Burleigh County Request for Support to pursue MEGA grant funds for 66th Street Interchange Project

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee will meet to review a proposed anti-hate crime ordinance, discuss 2022 goals including its 20th anniversary, and plan upcoming events such as Band Night Parade and Capital Pride. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment, minutes approval, and discussion of the Municipal Equality Index rating.

• Review of Grand Forks Anti-Hate Crime Ordinance
• 2022 HRC Goals: Build Committee Recognition, 20th Anniversary, public service announcements
• Partnered events: Band Night Parade (May 13, 2022) and Capital Pride (Summer 2022)
• Youth engagement: Student Art Show
• Discussion of Municipal Equality Index Rating

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved a $250 Caring Community Sponsor for Capital Pride, matching last year's support. They also reviewed the draft Hate Crime Ordinance, which will be introduced at the May 10 City Commission meeting, with a public hearing anticipated on May 24. The committee agreed to develop two public service announcements and discussed plans for a student art show.

• Approved $250 Capital Pride sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop two public service announcements (unanimous)
• Scheduled Hate Crime Ordinance introduction for May 10 City Commission meeting

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force subcommittee is meeting to review updated draft ballot language for a Home Rule Charter, a proposed fee schedule and tier structure for arterial improvement special assessments, and the impacts on other political subdivisions like Bismarck Public Schools and Parks and Recreation. They will also approve minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Review updated draft ballot language for Home Rule Charter
• Review proposed fee schedule and tier structure for arterial improvement special assessments
• Discuss impacts on Bismarck Public Schools and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
• Review current and proposed NDCC (North Dakota Century Code) provisions

The Special Assessment Task Force subcommittee approved the draft Home Rule Charter amendment language with modifications, including removing a paragraph and adding conditions for implementation. They also discussed fee schedules, impacts on other political subdivisions, and scheduled a follow-up meeting.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Paragraph A with punctuation corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Paragraph B modifying language on street maintenance infrastructure fee (unanimous)
• Approved Paragraph C retaining language with removal of 'as approved by the City Commission' (unanimous)
• Removed Paragraph D and included portions in memo of recommendations (consensus)
• Approved Paragraph E modifying language on fund balance ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Paragraph F modifying implementation conditions (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet again on April 25, 2022

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program. The body is also deciding on consultant approvals for traffic data and the Sunset Drive Corridor Study.

• Public hearing for 2022-2025 TIP Amendments including rail projects on Main, Morrison, and 43rd Avenue NE
• Consultant approval for Traffic Data Acquisition
• Consultant approval for Sunset Drive Corridor Study
• FY2022 5339 Grant Application for Bis-Man Transit
• Request for support for MEGA grant funds for 66th Street Interchange Project

Animal Advisory Board

The Bismarck Animal Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 14, 2022, was canceled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2022.

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider multiple street improvement district contracts and liquor license requests. The meeting includes a public hearing for a restaurant liquor license and various administrative approvals for city departments.

• Public hearing for a new Class I-1 Restaurant Full Alcohol Liquor license for Big Dog Beverages, LLC at 307 South 3rd Street
• Bids and contract awards for Street Improvement Districts SI 559A, SI 559B, SI 560, SI 562, SI 564, and SI 563
• Request for a new Class C Hotel/Motel liquor license for Amkota Hotel & Conference Center at 800 South 3rd Street
• Purchase of a fire engine via Source Well Contract
• Engineering Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant improvements

The Board approved the consent agenda, including numerous contracts, licenses, and easement releases. They also approved a new liquor license for Big Dog Beverages, released two easements, and awarded contracts for street and utility projects. The board entered executive session for contract negotiation and approved the strategy with a 4-1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, personnel actions, and expenditures
• Approved new Class I-1 liquor license for Big Dog Beverages (unanimous)
• Released 15-foot easement between Lots 45 and 46, Block 3, Whispering Bay (unanimous)
• Released trackage and utility easements in Sloven Second Subdivision (unanimous)
• Awarded SI 563 contract to Strata Corporation for $508,329.27 (unanimous)
• Awarded SV 63 contract to Edling Electric for $203,800.00 (unanimous)
• Approved contract negotiation strategy from executive session (4-1, Mayor Bakken nay)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force is meeting to review updated draft ballot language for a potential home rule charter change, along with a proposed fee schedule and tier structure. They will also discuss impacts on other political subdivisions like Bismarck Public Schools and Parks and Recreation. The meeting is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Review of draft ballot language with edits from Gawrylow, Herzog, and Strege
• Proposed fee schedule and tier structure for arterial improvement special assessments
• Discussion of impacts on Bismarck Public Schools and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
• Review of current and proposed North Dakota Century Code provisions

The subcommittee reviewed and reached a general consensus on several paragraphs of draft ballot language regarding a street infrastructure fee. The group tasked the City Engineer with drafting language for a five-year capital improvement plan. Discussion on the fee schedule and impacts on other political subdivisions was postponed due to time.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Reached consensus on street maintenance definitions for Paragraph A
• Reached consensus on City Commission assuming existing balances for Paragraph B
• Tasked City Engineer Gabe Schell to draft five-year street maintenance capital improvement plan language
• Reached consensus to accept Paragraph D as a five-year capital improvement plan
• Reached consensus to remove Paragraph E and develop a future recommendation
• Reached consensus to move forward with Paragraph F option one regarding fund balance policy
• Reached consensus to remove Paragraph H and include it in future recommendations

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review the annual report and hold a public hearing on the city's annual assessment. This is a routine procedural meeting focused on property assessments.

• Public hearing on the City's Annual Assessment
• Annual report presentation

The Board of City Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, held a public hearing on the city's annual property assessments, hearing from multiple property owners about valuation increases. The board then approved the list of agreed valuations, the list of disagreed valuations, and the Assessing Division's Annual Report, with all votes passing unanimously except for the annual report, which passed 4-1.

• Approved list of agreed 2022 property valuations (unanimous)
• Approved list of disagreed 2022 property valuations (unanimous)
• Approved Assessing Division Annual Report (4-1, Zenker opposed)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force subcommittee is meeting to review draft ballot language and a proposed fee schedule and tier structure for special assessments. They will also discuss impacts on other political subdivisions like Bismarck Public Schools and Parks and Recreation. The meeting is a working session with no final decisions expected.

• Review draft ballot language provided by Dustin Gawrylow
• Review proposed fee schedule and tier structure
• Discuss impacts on Bismarck Public Schools and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
• Review current and proposed NDCC (North Dakota Century Code) provisions

The subcommittee reviewed and suggested edits to nine paragraphs of draft Home Rule Charter language regarding a proposed infrastructure fee for street maintenance. The group agreed to task City staff with creating a web-based fee estimator for property owners. No final votes on the charter language were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to task City staff with developing a web-based fee estimator for property owners

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Human Resources Director position. If a candidate is selected, the commission will enter a closed executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy for the compensation package. This is a personnel hiring process, not a public policy decision.

• Interview Human Resources Director candidates
• Executive session for contract negotiation strategy on HR Director compensation

The Board of City Commissioners conducted four interviews for the Human Resources Director position. Following the interviews and a review of test scores, the Commission voted to offer the position to Leann Schmidt.

• Approved offer for Human Resources Director position to Leann Schmidt (4-0)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss negotiation strategy (4-0)
• Approved exit from executive session (4-0)
• Directed staff to act on consensus reached in executive session (4-0)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force Subcommittee is meeting to review and adjust its current plan and consensus. The subcommittee will discuss the March 22, 2022 presentation to the Commission, a Dustin Gawrylow handout, and residential and commercial rates and tiers. The meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2022, at 3:30 PM in the City/County Building.

• Review March 22, 2022 SATF Presentation to Commission
• Review Dustin Gawrylow Handout
• Address residential rates and tiers
• Address commercial rates and tiers

The Special Assessment Task Force subcommittee reviewed draft Home Rule Charter ballot language for a proposed infrastructure fee to fund street maintenance. Members agreed to review the draft before the next meeting and to discuss impacts on other political subdivisions, including Bismarck Public Schools and Parks and Recreation. No formal decisions were made; the group scheduled future meetings and a progress report to the City Commission.

• Reviewed draft Home Rule Charter ballot language for street utility fee (no vote)
• Agreed to review draft ballot language before next meeting
• Scheduled meetings for April 4, 11, 18 and public comment on May 2
• Scheduled progress report to Bismarck City Commission on May 10

Political Subdivisions Committee

The committee will receive a project update on Together 2045 and community updates from local organizations. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from May 27, 2021.

• Together 2045 project update from Ben Ehreth
• Community update from Sheri Grossman, Bismarck Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Community update from Kate Herzog, Downtown Bismarck Community Foundation
• Community update from Brian Ritter, Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC

The ITG Political Subdivision Committee unanimously approved the May 27, 2021 meeting minutes. The committee received informational updates on the Together 2045 Comprehensive Plan, the Bismarck Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Downtown Bismarck Community Foundation, and the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved May 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission meets to consider several public hearings and final subdivision plats, including zoning changes for Meadow Village Addition, Boden Addition, and Paradise Valley Addition. Commissioners will also discuss a zoning ordinance text amendment for data centers and receive an update on the Together 2045 plan.

• Zoning change from R10 and RM30 to PUD for 24.33 acres in Meadow Village Addition (ZC2022-004)
• Zoning change and preliminary plat for Boden Addition (ZC2022-002, PPLT2022-002)
• Zoning change, fringe area road master plan amendment, and preliminary plat for Paradise Valley Addition (ZC2022-001, FRMP2022-001, PPLT2022-001)
• Data Center Ordinance text amendment (ZOTA2022-001)
• Special Use Permit public hearing for Lot 1, Block 1, Daybreak Medical Addition First Replat (SUP2022-002)

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included zoning changes and preliminary plats for Meadow Village, Boden, and Paradise Valley additions, as well as a data center ordinance text amendment. The commission also approved three minor subdivision final plats: Shamrock Industrial Park First Replat, Cottonwood Parkview Addition First Replat, and Northern Sky Second Addition First Replat. Public comments opposing the Boden Addition zoning change were received but did not alter the outcome.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-5 (zoning changes, preliminary plats, data center ordinance) unanimously
• Approved minor subdivision final plat for Shamrock Industrial Park First Replat unanimously
• Approved minor subdivision final plat for Cottonwood Parkview Addition First Replat (6-0, Martin abstained)
• Approved minor subdivision final plat for Northern Sky Second Addition First Replat unanimously
• Elected Paul Zent as Chair Pro Tem unanimously

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider various infrastructure contracts, personnel actions, and property purchases. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a zoning change for Cottonwood Parkview Addition and new liquor licenses.

• Public hearing for zoning change from Conditional CA to Conditional CG for Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Parkview Addition
• Application for $1.5 million in state funding for lead service line replacements
• Purchase agreement for property at 2830 N 19th Street
• Public hearing for Class E Retail Beer Liquor License for John's Meat Market, Inc. at 928 East Interstate Avenue
• Request for five-year reauthorization of the Renaissance Zone Program

The Board approved a 20-year master plan for the Water Treatment Plant and awarded a $3.29M water utility contract. The Commission also approved several zoning changes, a beltway alignment relocation, and the creation of a Special Assessment Task Force subcommittee.

• Accepted Water Treatment Plant Master Plan with $83.3M estimated 10-year cost (All Aye)
• Awarded Water Utility Project WU 137 contract to Basaraba for $3,289,921.00 (All Aye)
• Approved Ash Coulee Drive Reconstruction project HC 143 (4-1)
• Approved zoning change to Conditional CG-Commercial for Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Parkview Addition (All Aye)
• Approved relocation of future beltway alignment to 66th St NE and 71st Ave NE (All Aye)
• Created Special Assessment Task Force working group subcommittee (All Aye)
• Approved new Class E Retail Beer Liquor License for John's Meat Market, Inc. (All Aye)
• Authorized issuance of Lodging and Restaurant Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 (All Aye)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to conduct routine business: roll call, public comment, new member introductions, and approval of minutes. The main discussion items are the committee's 2022 goals, including building committee recognition, Diversity University, and hosted and partnered events such as the Band Night Parade and Capital Pride. The committee will also discuss youth engagement and the Municipal Equality Index rating.

• Discussion of 2022 HRC goals
• Band Night Parade on May 13, 2022
• Dakota Outright's Capital Pride 2022 on June 17-19, 2022
• Discussion of youth engagement
• Discussion of Municipal Equality Index rating

The committee discussed supporting an anti-hate crime ordinance being drafted for City regulation and agreed to provide a recommendation to the Bismarck City Commission when available. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on orienting new member Carl Young and reviewing past activities.

• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to support anti-hate crime ordinance and provide recommendation to City Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will review and likely approve final narratives for the Talking Trails project, printed historic district walking maps, and a subcommittee timeline. The meeting also includes planning for the 2022 CLG Conference and sesquicentennial anniversary efforts.

• Final approval of Talking Trails site narratives for 10 historic sites, including replacement at former Van Horn/Prince Hotel on North 3rd Street
• Approval of printed historic district walking maps
• Appointment of liaison for 2022 CLG Conference planning
• Review of Historic Preservation Plan Subcommittee timeline narratives

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved three final documents: the Talking Trails draft narratives, the printed Historic District Walking Maps, and the Historic Preservation Plan Subcommittee Timeline narratives and design concepts. All three approvals were unanimous among the commissioners present. The commission also discussed planning for the 2022 Certified Local Government Conference and the city's 150th anniversary celebration.

• Approved Talking Trails draft narratives with suggested modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Historic District Walking Maps as presented with suggested modifications (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Preservation Plan Timeline narratives and design concepts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice stating that three or more City Commissioners may attend the Bismarck 150th Anniversary Community Stakeholders Meeting. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission; the agenda is procedural only.

• Special meeting notice for March 15, 2022, 3:30–5:00 PM at Bismarck Event Center, Prairie Rose Room, 315 South 5th Street
• Three or more City Commissioners may attend the Bismarck 150th Anniversary Community Stakeholders Meeting
• No action expected

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Policy Board will review amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program and consider a Request for Proposal for a Transit Development Plan. The board will also discuss jurisdictional payments for transportation studies and receive an update on the East Main Avenue Corridor Study.

• Amendments to 2022-2025 TIP for Bismarck-Mandan Memorial Bridge, I-94 19th Street/Hay Creek Bridges, and Mandan Memorial Highway Reconstruction Phase III
• Consideration of Transit Development Plan Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Update on jurisdictional payments for Task 204 (Transportation Studies/Data Acquisition)
• Progress report on the East Main Avenue Corridor Study
• Modifications to Mandan Memorial Highway Reconstruction Phases I and II and Highway 1804 Overlay

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee meets to discuss amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program, a transit development plan RFP, jurisdictional payments for transportation studies, and updates on the East Main Avenue Corridor Study. The meeting includes public hearings and action items on transportation projects and funding.

• 2022-2025 TIP Amendments: Bismarck-Mandan Memorial Bridge Project, I-94 19th Street/Hay Creek Bridges Project, Mandan Memorial Highway Reconstruction Phase III Project
• Transit Development Plan RFP with $520,000 budget
• Jurisdictional Payments for Task 204 (Transportation Studies/Data Acquisition)
• East Main Avenue Corridor Study Update (1% complete, contracted completion 06/30/2023)
• Sunset Drive Corridor RFP with $180,000 budget

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will review financial statements and discuss capital projects. The meeting includes discussions on a new parking ramp and the status of a Request for Proposals for the 5th & Thayer lot.

• Discussion regarding a new parking ramp
• Status update on RFP for 5th & Thayer lot
• Review of financial statements
• Capital projects discussion

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider various infrastructure projects, including a new Public Health Building and Public Works expansion. The body is also discussing the elimination of green-field special assessments and the 2023 tentative budget calendar.

• Authorization to proceed with Kraus-Anderson for the New Public Health Building and Public Works Expansion Projects
• Proposed zoning change for Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Parkview Addition
• Purchase of a fire engine
• Gaming site applications for Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau and Bismarck Gymnastics Academy
• Request for a new Class E Retail Beer liquor license for John's Meat Market, Inc.

The Board of City Commissioners voted unanimously to direct staff to engage with developers and stakeholders to eliminate green-field/new development special assessments, a policy change that would not require a public vote. The board also approved the 2023 tentative budget calendar, authorized a water rate study with Stantec for $89,700 (4-1), and approved a limited authorization for Kraus-Anderson for the new Public Health Building and Public Works Expansion projects. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to direct staff to work toward eliminating green-field special assessments (5-0)
• Approved 2023 tentative budget calendar (5-0)
• Approved water rate study with Stantec for $89,700 (4-1)
• Approved limited authorization to proceed with Kraus-Anderson for Public Health Building and Public Works Expansion (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including gaming site applications, liquor license introduction, and appointments (5-0)
• Approved insufficiency of protests for Street Improvement District SI 560 (5-0)
• Approved construction of sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveways for 2022 (5-0)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force will meet to finalize discussions on a residential fee framework, reduce tiers from six to three, and prepare a ballot question for the Commission. City Engineer Gabe Schell and City Attorney Jannelle Combs will present their recommendations.

• Review residential fee framework with 3 tiers instead of 6
• Discuss recommendation to commission
• Elect representative to present background and process
• Gabe Schell to present rate framework to commission
• Jannelle Combs to present ballot question to commission

The Special Assessment Task Force unanimously recommended that the Bismarck City Commission place the Home Rule Charter ballot language on the ballot and consider multiple tiered rate options for the street maintenance utility fee. The group also agreed to have Dustin Gawrylow present the task force's recommendations to the Commission on March 22, 2022, with Brent Erickson as an alternate. No final rate formula or baseline rate was agreed upon.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended placing Home Rule Charter ballot language on ballot (unanimous)
• Recommended staff provide multiple tiered rate options to Commission (unanimous)
• Selected Dustin Gawrylow to present recommendations to Commission on March 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee will convene to discuss its 2021 goals, including committee recognition, diversity initiatives, and youth engagement. The meeting will also cover the Municipal Equality Index rating and upcoming events like the Band Night Parade. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved the 2022 Humanitarian Award recipients: the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library as Humanitarian Organization and Geraldine Ambe as Humanitarian. The committee also approved the January 10, 2022 meeting minutes and discussed upcoming events, including the Families Around the World event and Band Night Parade.

• Approved January 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library as 2022 Humanitarian Organization (unanimous)
• Approved Geraldine Ambe as 2022 Humanitarian (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission meets to consider approval of meeting minutes, a zoning change and preliminary plat for the 125-acre Daybreak Second Addition in north Bismarck, and three public hearings on zoning and road-plan amendments.

• Zoning change (A to CG and RT) for Daybreak Second Addition (ZC2022-003)
• Major subdivision preliminary plat for Daybreak Second Addition (PPLT2022-003)
• Public hearing on zoning change for Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Parkview Addition (ZC2021-014)
• Public hearing on Gibbs Township Fringe Area Road Master Plan Amendment (FRMP2021-001)
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for drive-through at Meadow Valley Addition (SUP2022-001)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Burleigh County Special Assessment Task Force met to discuss feedback, draft a ballot question, and establish a framework for recommendations to the Commission. The agenda included reviewing political subdivision responses, discussing draft ballot options, and assigning representatives to present to the Commission.

• Discussion and consensus on draft ballot question
• Consider feedback from task force constituents
• Suggested framework for recommendation to the commission
• Elect a representative to present background and process

The Special Assessment Task Force approved a motion to review a three-tier model for the proposed street utility fee, replacing the current six-tier proposal. A separate motion to model fee impacts using house square footage with weighting factors of 3, 5, and 7 failed. The task force also discussed feedback from Bismarck Public Schools, which opposed the fee concept, and the Chamber's request for a business plan. No final recommendation was made.

• Approved motion to review a three-tier model (9-2)
• Denied motion to model square footage with weighting factors 3, 5, 7 (4-8)
• Approved minutes as presented (all aye)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will meet to approve routine items such as minutes, expenditures, and personnel actions. Key decisions include utility easements for the U’Ren Hangar Development project, a bus purchase for Bis-Man Transit, and tax abatements for disabled veterans and property value reductions. Public hearings will address annexations and a Renaissance Zone application.

• Approve utility easement for U’Ren Hangar Development project (MDU)
• Purchase 29-foot heavy-duty bus for Bis-Man Transit ($ undisclosed)
• Approve tax abatements for 4 properties including 2515 Domino Dr and 416 S 11th St
• Public hearings on annexations of Silver Ranch Third Addition and First/Second Additions
• Designate 319 N Mandan St as Renaissance Zone project (100% tax exemption for 5 years)

The Board of City Commissioners approved the resolution of necessity for Street Improvement District SI 559 despite insufficient protests, with a 3-2 vote. They also approved two annexations, a Renaissance Zone designation, street name changes, and several consent agenda items. The board directed staff to continue negotiating with Stantec on a water/sewer rate study and approved funding for Bismarck's 150th anniversary promotional materials.

• Approved SI 559 resolution of necessity (3-2, Marquardt, Guy, Bakken aye; Splonskowski, Zenker no)
• Approved Ordinance 6498 annexing part of Silver Ranch Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6499 annexing parts of Silver Ranch First and Second Additions (unanimous)
• Designated 319 North Mandan Street as a Renaissance Zone project with tax exemptions (unanimous)
• Changed Cogburn Drive to Cogburn Road (unanimous)
• Changed portions of Silver Ranch Road to Silbernagel Drive (unanimous)
• Approved allonge and amendment to Water Treatment Revenue Bond, saving $555,000 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $27,750 for Bismarck 150th promotional materials (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice stating that three or more City Commissioners may attend an Opioid Roundtable. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission, and the agenda contains no decision items or discussion topics beyond this attendance notice.

• Special meeting notice for February 17, 2022, 1:00-4:00 PM
• Location: North Dakota State Capitol, Brynhild Haugland Room, 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck
• Potential attendance of three or more commissioners at Opioid Roundtable
• No action expected to be taken

The Board of City Commissioners attended an Opioid Roundtable. The meeting notice stated that no action was expected to be taken by the Commission.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approving the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Highland Acres neighborhood. The nomination, prepared by Metcalf Archeological Consultants, would list the post-WWII subdivision as a historic district. The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. instead of the usual 3:00 p.m. to accommodate public comment.

• Public hearing on Highland Acres Historic District NRHP nomination (346 residential properties, school, churches, park)
• Consider approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Update on 2021 Historic Preservation Fund activities (Talking Trail, printed walking maps)
• Discussion of 150th Bismarck Birthday (Sesquicentennial) online resources

The Commission approved the nomination of the Highland Acres Historic District for the National Register of Historic Places. Members discussed the process for property owner objections and clarified that the City is not proposing a historic design review ordinance. The Commission also reviewed updates on sesquicentennial resources.

• Approved National Register of Historic Places nomination for Highland Acres Historic District (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board is meeting to decide on amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program. The board will also consider Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for traffic data acquisition and corridor studies.

• Public hearing on 2022-2025 TIP Amendments including 9th Street Mill and Overlay and 43rd Avenue Reconstruction
• Consideration of Sunset Drive Corridor Study RFP with a budget not to exceed $180,000
• Consideration of MTP/TDMSE Request for Proposal
• Consideration of Traffic Data Acquisition Request for Proposal
• Progress report on the East Main Avenue Corridor Study

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also consider Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for several planning and data acquisition projects.

• Public hearing on 2022-2025 TIP Amendments including US/NHS Highways Pavement Markings, Bismarck 9th Street Mill and Overlay, and Bismarck 43rd Avenue Reconstruction
• Consideration of Sunset Drive Corridor RFP with a not-to-exceed budget of $180,000
• Consideration of MTP/TDMSE Request for Proposal
• Consideration of Traffic Data Acquisition Request for Proposal
• Progress report on the East Main Avenue Corridor Study

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will hold public hearings on a rehabilitation project at 319 North Mandan Street and a request to reauthorize the Renaissance Zone program, plus a design review for a public art mosaic at 112 North 4th Street. Staff recommends approval for all three items. The board will also discuss the Renaissance Fund and receive reports from staff and the Downtowners.

• Public hearing: My Happy Place Rehabilitation, 319 N Mandan Street, $122,000 investment, 5-year property tax exemption
• Public hearing: Renaissance Zone Program Reauthorization Request
• Downtown Design Review: 'Lift' Public Art Mosaic, 112 North 4th Street
• Discussion: Renaissance Fund Organization
• Approval of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Authority recommended extending the Renaissance Zone program for five years to the City Commission and State Department of Commerce. It also approved a rehabilitation project and design for a five-unit apartment building and a public art mosaic.

• Recommended five-year extension of Renaissance Zone program (7-0)
• Approved Rehabilitation Renaissance Zone project for 319 North Mandan Street (6-1)
• Approved design for 319 North Mandan Street with landscaping and review conditions (7-0)
• Approved 'Lift' public art mosaic design at 112 North 4th Street (7-0)
• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to review financial statements and the status of a request to the City Commission regarding the 5th & Thayer lot. The body will also hold a discussion regarding a new parking ramp.

• Status of request to City Commission to issue an RFP to sell/develop 5th & Thayer lot
• Discussion regarding a new parking ramp

The Authority approved the minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting and the January financial statements. Members held general discussions regarding a request to issue an RFP for the 5th & Thayer Lot and the possibility of new parking ramps.

• Approved January 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January financial statements (4-0)

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition holds its quarterly meeting to receive updates from subcommittees on prevention, education, crisis services, and treatment programs. Presenters include Bismarck Police Department, Public Health staff, and local healthcare providers discussing grants, partnerships, and emergency response efforts.

• Drug Free Communities Grant update by Kat Zimmerman and Sue Kahler
• Bismarck Police Department’s Fake ID Project update by Officer Horne
• New opioid grant partnership between Heartview Foundation, Bismarck Police Department, and Sanford Health
• Intoxication/Withdrawal Management discussion led by Randy Ziegler and Dr. Tricia Brown
• Mandan Good Neighbor Project Coordinator update by Jennifer Pelster

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition heard updates on rising opioid overdoses (22 in 2017 to 134 in 2021) and deaths (1 to 18), a new ER addiction counselor who saw 28 patients (11 referred to treatment, 7 followed through), and the Mosaic Community Triage Center's approval as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting consisted of subcommittee reports and updates.

• Mosaic Community Triage Center approved as 501(c)(3) nonprofit (reported)
• Narcan shelf-life extended from 24 to 36 months per FDA approval (reported)
• Fake ID scanners at four Bismarck bars continue; IDs forwarded to police and colleges (reported)
• Sticker Shock project placed 500 stickers at Bisman Community Food Co-op (reported)
• Syringe Service Program reported 76% return rate, 99,655 syringes distributed since Jan 2018 (reported)
• ER addiction counselor saw 28 patients Nov 1–Jan 26; 7 followed through to treatment (reported)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider a recommendation to issue a Request for Proposals to sell the city-owned surface parking lot at 424 East Thayer Avenue, along with several other items including annexations, a sign code amendment, and a continued discussion on water, sewer, and stormwater utilities. The agenda includes a consent agenda with numerous routine approvals and a public hearing on a zoning ordinance text amendment.

• Request for Proposals to sell city-owned parking lot at 424 East Thayer Avenue
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6497, technical amendments to the sign code
• Annexation of part of Silver Ranch Third Addition (Ordinance 6498) and parts of Silver Ranch First and Second Additions (Ordinance 6499)
• Approval of purchase agreement for Edwards Avenue property
• Application for abatements for properties including 1238 Portland Dr, 2546 Sharps Loop, and others

The Board approved issuing a Request for Proposals to sell the city-owned surface parking lot at 424 East Thayer Avenue, following a recommendation from the Bismarck Parking Authority. They also approved a zoning text amendment (Ordinance 6497) with technical changes to the sign code, and approved the minor subdivision replat of South Meadows Addition Third Replat. Discussion on water, sewer, and stormwater utility rates was continued to a later date, with no vote taken.

• Approved issuing RFP to sell parking lot at 424 East Thayer Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6497 zoning text amendment for sign code (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision replat of South Meadows Addition Third Replat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including airport, health, community development, engineering, finance, and public works items (unanimous)

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force will meet to discuss updates to street utility fee rates and continue reviewing proposed changes to the home rule charter and ordinance language. The group will also plan outreach to the City Commission, task force members' constituents, and the public.

• Continued discussion of Home Rule Charter and Ordinance language
• Street Utility Fee Rate Structure Update

The Special Assessment Task Force met and approved the previous minutes. They discussed the street utility fee rate structure and possible ordinance and Home Rule Charter changes, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The group also discussed outreach but did not reach consensus on public comment timing.

• Approved minutes as presented (all aye)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Board of Directors is meeting to review the previous meeting's minutes and receive updates on the Bismarck/Burleigh EOC project, the public safety software project, and the SIRN 20/20 initiative. New business and a director update are also on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review/approve minutes from 10/26/2021
• Bismarck/Burleigh EOC project update
• Public safety software project update
• SIRN 20/20 update
• New business and director update

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a zoning change that staff recommends denying, and will hold public hearings on annexations and a special use permit. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and electing officers.

• Zoning change for Lot 1, Block 1, Cottonwood Parkview Addition (ZC2021-014) to allow carwash and drive-through; staff recommends denial
• Fringe Area Road Master Plan amendment to relocate beltway near 71st Avenue NE and 66th Street NE (FRMP2021-001)
• Future Land Use Plan amendment for Paradise Valley area in Lincoln Township (FLUP2022-001)
• Final consideration of annexations for parts of Silver Ranch Third, First, and Second Additions (ANNX2021-010, ANNX2021-011)
• Continued public hearing for special use permit for child care center at Wachter's North Addition and Pebble Creek 6th Addition (SUP2021-025)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including zoning text amendments, street improvement resolutions, and various contracts. They will also receive updates on the snow and ice control plan, public works building expansion, and grant funding. The meeting includes an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Introduction of Ordinance 6497, a technical amendment to the sign code
• Award of Traffic Signal Replacement Project (HC 134)
• Resolution of Necessity for Street Improvements SI 560, SI 561, and SI 564
• Approval of $136,900 for Fire Station 1 Generator Replacement to Western Edge Electric
• Police request to trade in a 2018 Ford F-150 for a 2022 Ford F-150

The Board approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering various infrastructure projects, personnel actions, and department requests. The Board denied a 2021 abatement application for 230 E Wachter Ave. A contract negotiation strategy was approved following an executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including multiple street and utility projects (unanimous)
• Approved $136,900 contract to Western Edge Electric, Inc. for Fire Station 1 Generator Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $14,450 purchase for Wastewater Treatment Plant pump parts (unanimous)
• Denied 2021 abatement request for 230 E Wachter Ave (unanimous)
• Approved contract negotiation strategy (4-1)
• Approved street closure for 49th Annual Downtowners Street Fair (unanimous)
• Approved narcotics unit trade-in of 2018 Ford F-150 for 2022 Ford F-150 (unanimous)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee is meeting to review and approve the October 2021 minutes and receive updates on the Bismarck/Burleigh Emergency Operations Center project, the Public Safety Software project, and the SIRN 20/20 radio system. The agenda also includes new business and a director update. No votes on specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review/approve minutes from 10/26/2021
• CenCom, Bismarck / Burleigh EOC Project Update
• Public Safety Software Project Update
• SIRN 20/20 Update
• New Business and Director Update

The committee reviewed updates on the EOC project, public safety software, and SIRN 20/20 radio penetration. The Director reported on staffing changes and budget approvals, including the TAIT System maintenance. No new business was introduced.

• Approved 10/26/21 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Forestry Advisory Board

The Bismarck Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to review forestry activities from 2021 and discuss plans for 2022. The board will address contract needs, treatment programs, and specific project sites.

• 2022 Pruning Contract
• European Elm Scale Treatment Program update
• Forestry Inventory/Work Order Management Solutions
• Project discussion for 43rd Ave
• 2021 Partners in Planting/Permits Report

The board approved the appointment of Dawn Kopp to a board vacancy and voted to honor Jeff Heintz at Arbor Day. Members reviewed 2021 forestry activities and discussed the 2022 pruning contract and elm scale treatment budget.

• Approved July 20, 2021 and October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved appointment of Dawn Kopp to the Forestry Advisory Board
• Approved honoring Jeff Heintz at Arbor Day

Special Assessment Task Force

The Burleigh County Special Assessment Task Force meets to review a street utility fee rate structure update and discuss potential ballot language, home rule charter changes, and policy adjustments related to the proposed fee and state legal requirements. The group also plans next steps for outreach to the City Commission, task force constituents, and the public.

• Street utility fee rate structure update under review
• Discussion of future ballot language and home rule charter changes
• Policy changes related to proposed street utility fee and ND Century Code authority
• Next steps include outreach to City Commission, SATF members, and public

The Special Assessment Task Force reached a consensus to support a 60% commercial and 40% residential split for the street utility fee rate structure. The task force requested that the City Engineer finalize the rate structure and the City Attorney draft ordinance language for future review.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all aye)
• Reached consensus on 60/40 commercial-residential fee split
• Requested finalized rate structure for next meeting
• Requested draft ordinance language from City Attorney

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission is considering a 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant application totaling $47,662. The body will also review draft nominations for Highland Acres and the Talking Trail project.

• 2022 HPF Grant Application requesting $27,800 in federal funds for administration, a CLG conference, streetlight banners, and a traveling exhibit
• Review of DRAFT Highland Acres NRHP Nomination
• Approval of DRAFT Talking Trail Project Site Narratives
• Approval of Draft Amended Bylaws
• Discussion on 150th Bismarck Birthday (Sesquicentennial) stakeholder activities

The Commission approved the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Application and formally reaffirmed a change to their meeting time. Commissioners also reviewed draft materials for the Highland Acres National Register of Historic Places nomination and the Talking Trail project.

• Approved 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Application (5-0)
• Approved 3:00 p.m. meeting time and electronic participation policy (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board meets on January 18, 2022, to consider multiple transportation project amendments for the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and administrative modifications. The board will also review an administrative modification for the 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program and vote on an addendum to the Advanced Traffic Analysis Center master agreement.

• 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program amendments including 4th Street, 5th Street, & Broadway Avenue Project, Memorial Bridge Project, Apple Creek Site Project, McKenzie Drive Project, and US Highway Delineators Project
• 2022-2025 TIP administrative modification for the Bismarck Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Project
• ATAC Master Agreement Addendum No. 2
• 2021-2022 UPWP administrative modifications for transportation bill inclusion and a study budget increase

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to the 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program, including projects on 4th/5th/Broadway, Memorial Bridge, Apple Creek, McKenzie Drive, and US Highway delineators. They will also consider an administrative modification for rectangular rapid flashing beacons, an addendum to the ATAC master agreement, and administrative modifications to the UPWP. The meeting is open for public comment via email or video/audio link.

• Public hearing and action on 2022-2025 TIP amendments for 4th/5th/Broadway, Memorial Bridge, Apple Creek, McKenzie Drive, and US Highway delineators
• Action on ATAC Master Agreement Addendum No. 2
• Administrative modification for Bismarck Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons project
• UPWP administrative modifications including transportation bill inclusion and study budget increase
• Approval of December 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Human Relations Committee

This is a special meeting notice to inform the public that members of the Board of City Commissioners and the Bismarck Human Relations Committee may attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice to inform the public that members of the Board of City Commissioners and the Bismarck Human Relations Committee may attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Attendance at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will meet to approve minutes, select new design advisors from two applicants, receive staff and Downtowners reports, and nominate and install a chair and vice-chair. No regular agenda items for Renaissance Zone or Downtown Design Review approvals are listed.

• Selection of new design advisors from applicants David Witham (Denizen Partners) and Eric Hoffer (JLG Architects)
• Nomination and installation of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Report from staff on Renaissance Zone project status
• Report from Downtowners
• Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The Authority approved the appointment of two new Design Advisors and re-elected its Chair and Vice-Chair. Members discussed the process for securing a five-year extension of the Renaissance Zone program.

• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Eric Hoffer and David Witham as Design Advisors (7-0)
• Approved Jim Christianson as Chair and Todd Van Orman as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will review the 2022 budget and financial statements, approve minutes from the December 2021 meeting, and discuss a new parking ramp. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Review 2022 budget
• New parking ramp discussion
• Review financial statements

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved its December 2021 financials and its 2022 budget, both by unanimous roll-call votes. It also voted unanimously to request City Commission approval to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the 5th & Thayer lot for potential development. Members discussed future capital improvements and new parking ramps, and were told the City Commission approved moving all board members' term expirations to December of each year.

• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December financials (5-0 roll call: Brian, Kyle, Todd, Jake, Jim aye)
• Approved the 2022 Budget (5-0 roll call: Brian, Kyle, Todd, Jake, Jim aye)
• Voted to request City Commission approval to go out for an RFP on the 5th & Thayer lot for potential development (5-0 roll call: Brian, Kyle, Todd, Jake, Jim aye)

Civil Service Commission

The Bismarck Civil Service Commission is holding an organizational meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the 4th Floor Mayor's Conference Room. The agenda consists entirely of procedural startup items, including roll call, introductions by the Human Resources Director, opening comments from the City Administrator, legal guidance from the City Attorney, administration of the oath of office, and a review of responsibilities and city ordinances.

• Administration of Oath of Office
• Review of responsibilities and city ordinance

Animal Advisory Board

The Bismarck Animal Advisory Board is meeting in regular session to approve minutes, set goals for 2022, and handle other business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 8, 2021
• Discussion of goals for 2022
• Public comment period

The Bismarck Animal Advisory Board unanimously approved five goals for 2022, focusing on helping rescue agencies, participating in events, reducing stigma around the Animal Impound, updating flyers, and increasing social media presence. The board also discussed the possibility of dissolving if all goals are met. Members agreed to attend three upcoming rescue events at Gateway Fashion Mall to educate the public.

• Approved minutes from July 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved five 2022 goals for the board (unanimous)
• Agreed to attend three rescue events at Gateway Fashion Mall

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners and the Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission are attending the Bismarck 150th Birthday Community Stakeholders Meeting. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Bismarck 150th Birthday Community Stakeholders Meeting

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners meets to approve routine items including personnel actions, contracts, and property-related requests. Several public hearings are scheduled on annexations and zoning changes for local developments.

• Approval of $1,500 sponsorship for the 2022 Fly-ND Conference and Expo
• Development Agreement with MNND Holdings, LLC
• Annexation request for Clear Sky Addition (Ordinance 6494)
• Annexation and zoning change request for South Meadows Third Addition (Ordinances 6495 & 6496)
• Approval of abatements for properties including 504 Sunset Pl and 3903 State St

The Board approved several land annexations and zoning changes, including a move to allow data centers in select districts. The commission also authorized a scooter-sharing agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. and approved various tax abatements and infrastructure projects.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,500 airport sponsorship and various street improvement districts (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Clear Sky Addition lots (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation and zoning change for South Meadows Third Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved 2020 value reduction for BHI Hospitality LLC and denied 2021 change (Unanimous)
• Denied abatement requests for Peterson Hospitality LLC for 2019-2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Bird Rides, Inc. electric scooters through Dec 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved drafting ordinance to allow data centers in select zoning districts (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Bismarck State College EDA grant (Unanimous)

Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the treasurer's report, scheduling an audit, and reviewing by-laws and the budget. They will also decide on scholarship application details, such as due date, number of awards, and dollar value, and consider any barrier-free or financial requests.

• Review and consider minutes from Sept. 14, 2021
• Review and consider treasurer's report from Sept. 14, 2021
• Schedule annual audit
• Determine scholarship due date, number of applications, and dollar value
• Review and consider any barrier free request

Special Assessment Task Force

The Special Assessment Task Force is meeting to discuss a proposed rate structure. The session includes a presentation on combining the Stregge and Witham models and a discussion on next steps.

• Approval of December 20, 2021 minutes
• Presentation of rate structure combining Stregge & Witham models

The Task Force discussed a combined rate structure recommendation presented by City Engineer Gabe Schell. Members debated the differentiation between apartment types and the potential cost to taxpayers. No final vote was taken on the rate structure.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee met to review its 2021 goals, including participation in community events like the Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Families Around the World. The committee also discussed new goals and the Municipal Equality Index rating but did not take formal action on these items.

• Review of 2021 goals: Martin Luther King Day Celebration (January 17, 2022), Families Around the World (January 24, 2022)
• Discussion of new goals and Municipal Equality Index rating

The committee approved the minutes from the December 20, 2021, meeting and elected new leadership for 2022. Members also finalized their 2022 goals, which include building recognition, hosting Diversity University events, increasing youth engagement, and improving the Municipal Equality Index rating.

• Approved December 20, 2021, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Trevor Vannett as Chair and Jason Grueneich as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Set 2022 committee goals
• Confirmed $950 donation to MLK Jr. Holiday Commission