Burleigh County public meetings in 2024

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board of Directors will review a presentation on restroom renovations. The board is scheduled to decide on the approval of phase II of the renovation project.

• Restroom renovation presentation
• Approval of Restroom Renovation Project Phase II

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board approved the October minutes, November vendor invoices, and October financial reports. The board also discussed upcoming projects, including restroom renovation plans and a letter to The Gifted Bean Coffee House, with no major policy decisions made.

• Approved October 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved November 2024 vendor invoices
• Accepted October financial reports

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on December 18, 2024, to consider approval of meeting minutes, a preliminary plat for the Fueller Fountain Subdivision, and four zoning map amendments. The commission will also hear a special use permit request and continue a minor plat review. Public hearings are scheduled for several zoning changes.

• Fueller Fountain Subdivision preliminary plat (PPLT2024-007) — staff recommends public hearing
• Sykes Second Addition minor plat (MPLT2024-005) — public hearing, staff recommends continue
• Boulder Ridge First Addition zoning map amendment (ZC2024-016) — public hearing, staff recommends approve
• Northern Pacific Addition zoning map amendment (ZC2024-011) — public hearing, staff recommends approve
• Steins Fourth Addition and Hay Creek Park Addition zoning map amendment (ZC2024-017) — public hearing, staff recommends approve

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission approved several zoning map amendments, including a change from R5 to Conditional R10 for properties near East Divide Avenue, despite a resident's flooding concerns. It also approved a special use permit for a major home occupation on Lots 31-32, Block 90, McKenzie and Coffin's Addition, over staff's recommendation to deny. The public hearing for the Sykes Second Addition minor subdivision final plat was continued to January 22, 2025, due to a notification error.

• Approved Fueller Fountain Subdivision preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Continued Sykes Second Addition minor subdivision final plat public hearing to Jan 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from CA to CG on Part of Lot 27, Block 1, Boulder Ridge First Addition (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from R5 to RM30 on South 105 feet of East half of Lot 3, Block 4, Northern Pacific Addition (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment from R5 to Conditional R10 on Lots 2-13, Block 25, Steins Fourth Addition and Lots 1-8, Block 1, Hay Creek Park Addition (8-3)
• Approved special use permit for major home occupation on Lots 31-32, Block 90, McKenzie and Coffin's Addition (10-1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates to the 2024 grant fund and review a draft application for 2025. The body is also scheduled to discuss updating its bylaws.

• 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• Draft 2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Application
• Update Bylaws

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved using $2,500 in surplus 2024 grant funds for a brochure on Bismarck baseball history, after the Satchel Paige project was deemed ineligible. The commission also approved moving forward with the South Capitol Survey request for proposals with discussed changes, and approved bylaw amendments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,500 surplus for baseball history brochure (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with South Capitol Survey RFP with alterations (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw amendments (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will consider a consent agenda with numerous administrative items, including appointments to city boards, approval of expenditures, and several ordinances introducing zoning map and text amendments. The regular agenda includes public hearings on emergency procurement thresholds and the sales tax, as well as reports from economic development partners and a study on safe routes. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items expected to be approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 6599-6602: zoning map and text amendments for various properties
• Incentive package for American Air's new Bismarck-Chicago O'Hare route
• 2025 fees and charges approval
• Accept $371,960 in CDBG funds from HUD
• Public hearings on emergency procurement thresholds and sales tax amendments

The Board of City Commissioners approved its consent agenda in a single roll-call vote, covering appointments to several city boards, expenditures, and routine departmental requests. On the regular agenda, commissioners accepted the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study final report, approved publishing a Strategic Planning Services RFP, and approved a call for projects tied to downtown economic development services. The commission also agreed to support state transportation funding and childcare programs as its 2025 North Dakota legislative priorities, and approved applying for joint funding for a stream gage station.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (all aye, roll call)
• Approved call for projects for Downtown Bismarck Community Foundation economic development services (all aye)
• Accepted Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study final report (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 6597 amending Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax after public hearing with no comment (all aye)
• Approved publishing a Strategic Planning Services Request for Proposal (all aye)
• Agreed to 2025 legislative priorities: state transportation funding and childcare programs
• Approved applying for joint funding for a stream gage station (all aye)
• Received fourth quarter economic development reports from Chamber EDC and Downtowners

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider adopting the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and accepting a Safe Routes to Services study. The board will also review several grant applications and project requests for urban roads, rail crossings, and regional transit.

• Adoption of the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
• Acceptance of the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study
• FY 2029 projects including Bismarck Tyler Parkway/Exit 157 signals and 7th & 9th Street underpasses
• FY 2025 Urban Rail/Highway Crossing projects for Bismarck 24th and 26th Streets
• Mandan 8th Ave NW & 27th Street Reconstruction application for FY 2029

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board approved several key transportation items: an amendment to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study (contingent on Bismarck City Commission approval), and the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The board also approved grant applications for Bis-Man Transit, prioritized FY 2029 Urban Regional Projects, and approved a project swap for the Urban Roads program. The 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis report was tabled until January.

• Approved 2025-2028 TIP amendment for RRFB installation at four Mandan school locations (4-0)
• Approved Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study, contingent on Bismarck City Commission approval (3-1)
• Approved Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (3-1)
• Tabled 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis report until January (4-0)
• Approved SFY2026 Bis-Man Transit 5339 & 5310 grant applications, contingent on Bismarck City Commission approval (4-0)
• Approved FY 2029 Urban Regional Projects prioritization as presented (4-0)
• Approved FY 2029 Urban Roads Project, swapping 8th Ave NW project into FY 2027 (4-0)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The committee is deciding on the adoption of the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and several regional project applications. Members will also review a pavement conditions report and a Safe Routes to Services study. A public hearing is scheduled regarding amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program.

• Public hearing and action on 2025-2028 TIP Amendment for Mandan RRFB Project
• Adoption of Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
• FY 2029 Urban Regional Projects including Bismarck Tyler Parkway/Exit 157 and 7th & 9th Street underpasses
• FY 2029 Urban Roads Project for Mandan 8th Ave NW & 27th Street Reconstruction
• FY 2025 Urban Rail projects for Bismarck 24th Street and 26th Street railroad crossings

The Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of the Arrive 2050 MTP and the Safe Routes to Services Study. The committee also approved several grant applications for transit and rail safety, and prioritized urban regional projects for 2029.

• Recommended approval of Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Safe Routes to Services Study, contingent on Bismarck City Commission approval (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2025-2028 TIP Amendment for Mandan school RRFB installation (9-0)
• Recommended approval of SFY26 5339 & 5310 Transit grant applications, contingent on Bismarck City Commission approval (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2029 Urban Regional Projects as prioritized (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2029 Urban Roads Project to move 8th Avenue project into FY 2027 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2025 Urban Rail Projects, unprioritized (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2025 UPWP Contract for max $684,174, contingent on Bismarck City Commission approval (unanimous)

CenCom

The CenCom Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2024, at 4200 Coleman Street in Bismarck. The board is scheduled to approve the 2025 budget and a memorandum of understanding with the State Radio system.

• 2025 Budget Approval
• State Radio Memorandum of Understanding

Human Relations Committee

The Burleigh County Human Relations Committee is meeting to discuss upcoming events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Bismarck Global Neighbors. The agenda also covers committee updates including member applications, humanitarian awards, ordinance updates, and new position timelines.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
• Bismarck Global Neighbors
• Humanitarian Awards Presentation
• Ordinance Update
• New Position Timelines

The Human Relations Committee approved a $250 donation to Bismarck Global Neighbors to support their upcoming event. They also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee discussed upcoming events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and the presentation of the 2023 Humanitarian Awards. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $250 donation to Bismarck Global Neighbors (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Burleigh County Renaissance Zone Authority will meet on December 12, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss updates on the Renaissance Zone Program Extension, the Provident Building Renovation, and a report from Downtowners. No Renaissance Zone or Downtown Design Review projects are listed for approval.

• Approval of August 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on Renaissance Zone Program Extension
• Update on Provident Building Renovation
• Report from Downtowners

The Authority approved the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on a five-year program extension and the Provident building renovation, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved a request from Dakota Medical Foundation to light the Parkade ramp with red light strands from February 1-14, 2025, for Giving Hearts Day, and to place banners on the 3rd Street Ramp. The board also approved November financials and pay requests from CW Structural and Walker Consultants. No other substantive decisions were made; the board noted that applications for a board member term did not meet criteria and are still being accepted.

• Approved November financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved Dakota Medical Foundation's request for red lighting on Parkade ramp and banners on 3rd Street Ramp for Giving Hearts Day (unanimous)
• Approved pay requests from CW Structural and Walker Consultants (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider one variance request. The meeting includes a regular agenda item regarding a specific land section in Lincoln Township.

• VAR2024-003: Part of the North 1/2 of Section 28, T138N-R80W, Lincoln Township

The Bismarck Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Todd and Lois Ihle to reconstruct two decks at 575 Meadowview Drive, despite the property not meeting all building permit criteria due to its metes and bounds description. The board found special circumstances and that strict ordinance application would deprive the owners of normal property use. The minutes also included approval of the September 5, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for deck reconstruction at 575 Meadowview Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 5, 2024, meeting (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to introduce Ordinance 6597, which would amend the Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax, and to call for a public hearing on it. No vote or decision is scheduled; the agenda contains only this single item.

• Introduction of Ordinance 6597 to amend the Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax
• Call for a public hearing on Ordinance 6597

The Bismarck City Commission voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance 6597, which would amend the Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax, and called for a public hearing on it. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Introduced Ordinance 6597 to amend Sales, Use and Gross Receipts Tax (unanimous)
• Called for public hearing on Ordinance 6597 (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will consider consent agenda items including contract renewals for economic development services, a lease extension, and various departmental requests. The regular agenda includes public hearings on the Arrive 2050 transportation plan, several ordinance amendments, and updates on homelessness and behavioral health. The meeting also includes an executive session for contract negotiation strategy.

• Lease extension with Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau for 12 months
• Contract renewals for economic development services with Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC and Downtown Bismarck Community Foundation for 12 months
• Public hearing on final Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Public hearings on ordinances 6593-6596 (resisting arrest, human relations committee, employee appeal process, DUI penalties)
• Bid awards for Hay Creek Lift Station project and Wastewater Treatment Plant Flow Equalization Improvements

The Board approved the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and passed ordinances amending laws regarding resisting arrest, the Human Relations Committee, employee appeals, and DUI penalties. The Board also approved several contract renewals and infrastructure project bids via a consent agenda.

• Approved Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6593 amending Resisting Arrest Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6594 amending Human Relations Committee Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6595 amending employee appeal process (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6596 amending DUI penalties (5-0)
• Approved NDDOT Urban Road, Urban Regional and Rail Safety projects (5-0)
• Approved Department Director Recruiting Process (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including lease extensions and bid awards (4-1)

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting to review meeting minutes, invoices, and financial reports. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the Library Director, a Bismarck Library Foundation representative, and a Friends of the Bismarck Public Library staff liaison.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes from October 24, 2024
• Approve Invoices
• Accept Financial Reports
• Library Director's Monthly Report

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board approved the 2025 Salary Schedule and the 2025 personnel budgets for Library and Burleigh County Library staff, with recommended increases based on a 3% COLA, performance, salary schedule adjustments, and years of service. The board also accepted amended Public Service Policy changes and approved a letter accepting The Gifted Bean Coffee House's five-year concession extension. Routine items — prior minutes, October vendor invoices, and September financial reports — were also approved.

• Approved September 26, 2024 minutes
• Approved October 2024 vendor invoices
• Accepted September financial reports
• Approved 2025 Salary Schedule
• Approved 2025 Library and Burleigh County Library full-time and part-time staff personnel budget
• Accepted proposed amended Public Service Policy changes
• Approved D. Kindseth and C. Kujawa signing letter accepting The Gifted Bean Coffee House five-year concession extension

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several zoning map amendments and preliminary plats. The meeting includes public hearings on a street plan amendment and special use permits for child care and a drive-through.

• Realignment of Future Rocky Road Major Street Plan Amendment (MSPA2024-002)
• Special Use Permit for Child Care at Wachters Addition, L3, B6 (SUP2024-019)
• Special Use Permit for Drive-through at Kavaney Commercial Park, Aud Lot 8, B1 (SUP2024-017)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Public Notice Signs (ZOTA2024-002)
• Preliminary Plats for Cieslaks Subdivision and Paradise Point Subdivision

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved all agenda items, including consent agenda items for preliminary plats and zoning map amendments, several public hearing items for zoning changes, special use permits for a child care center and a drive-through ATM, a major street plan amendment for Rocky Road, and a zoning ordinance text amendment for public notice signs. All votes were unanimous with no denials or tabling.

• Approved consent agenda items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2F (preliminary plats and zoning map amendments) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda item 2E (zoning map amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Washington Square Addition (RT to Conditional CG) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Kilber North Addition (Conditional CA to CA) (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Huchler Park Subdivision (A to RR) (unanimous)
• Approved major street plan amendment for future Rocky Road realignment (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for child care center in Wachter's Addition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for drive-through ATM in Kavaney Commercial Park (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to receive updates on the 2023 and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grants, identify projects for the 2025 grant, and discuss an update to its bylaws. The agenda also includes approval of the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings listed.

• 2023 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• Identification of 2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Projects
• Update to Bylaws

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes with a correction to Commissioner Nodland's comments. They received an update on the Provident Building renovation, which will preserve historical features while replacing mechanical systems and windows. The commission discussed grant-funded projects, including walking tour maps, banners, and a potential brochure on Satchel Paige, but made no final decisions on these items.

• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Corrected minutes to reflect Commissioner Nodland's comments on partnering with new Americans
• Discussed Provident Building renovation update; no formal action taken
• Discussed 2023 and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grant updates; no decisions made
• Discussed 2025 grant project ideas; no final selections made

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider several action items regarding transportation funding and project applications. The board is deciding on amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program and applications for safety, urban grants, and transportation alternatives projects.

• 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program amendment for MPO Area Highways Pavement Markings Project
• FY 2027 Transportation Alternatives applications including Sunrise Trail, State Street Trail, Highway 1806 Trail, 3rd Street Sidewalk, and Memorial Highway Ramp Realignment
• FY 2029 Highway Safety Improvement Program application for Bismarck Yegen Road/Lincoln Road
• FY 2028 Urban Grants Program applications for Bismarck Main Avenue and Mandan Downtown Phase II Reconstruction
• Government Partners Program Memorandum of Agreement

Human Relations Committee

The Burleigh County Human Relations Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine administrative items, committee updates, and community outreach. Agenda items include an update on the 'These Are Your Neighbors' podcast, an ordinance update, and planning for upcoming community conversation forums.

• These Are Your Neighbors Podcast Update
• HRC Application Update
• Presentation of Humanitarian Awards Reminder
• Ordinance Update
• Upcoming Community Conversation Forum Plans

The Human Relations Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Doug Wiles announced that the committee's ordinance will change after the November 26, 2024, City Commission meeting, reducing membership from nine to seven. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and discussions.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Noted ordinance change to reduce committee from 9 to 7 members (effective after Nov 26, 2024)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will decide on amendments to the 2025–2028 Transportation Improvement Program, including pavement-marking projects, and review applications for FY 2027 Transportation Alternatives, FY 2029 Highway Safety Improvement, and FY 2028 Urban Grants programs. The meeting also includes progress reports on the ARRIVE 2050 plan, Safe Routes to Services study, and 2024 pavement analysis.

• 2025–2028 TIP Amendment (MPO Area Highways Pavement Markings Project)
• FY 2027 TA Project Applications: Sunrise Trail, State Street Trail, Highway 1806 Trail, 3rd Street Sidewalk, Memorial Highway Ramp Realignment
• FY 2029 HSIP Project Application: Yegen Road/Lincoln Road
• FY 2028 UGP Project Applications: Main Avenue, Mandan Downtown Phase II Reconstruction
• Government Partners Program MOA

Human Relations Committee

The Burleigh County Human Relations Committee will host a Community Conversations Forum with no expected action taken. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Meeting Room A of the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Renaissance Zone Authority meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will review financial statements for September and October. The board will also receive an update on the selection status for a board member term expiring December 31, 2024.

• Review of September and October financial statements
• Selection status update for board member term expiring 12/31/24
• Discussion of downtown holiday lights decorating

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider several new restaurant alcoholic beverage licenses and discuss the Bismarck Arts and Culture Master Plan. The body is also reviewing various department requests including airport vehicle purchases and utility contracts.

• Public hearings for Class F-1 liquor licenses at 2700 State Street and 3319 North 14th Street
• Proposed Future Land Use Plan amendment to Industrial Flex for part of Lincoln Township, Section 22
• Purchase of four replacement paratransit cutaway buses for Bis-Man Transit
• Introduction of ordinances to amend Resisting Arrest, Human Relations Committee, and employee appeal processes
• Acceptance of a $2,000 donation for Fire Department public educational materials

The Commission approved a new garbage collection policy (Option E) that stops accepting extra garbage beside the 96-gallon can, but removed the option to purchase special bags. Residents can instead pay for a second 96-gallon can or take extra garbage to the landfill. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Zenker and Connelly opposed. The Commission also approved a $111,606.79 PACE interest buy-down loan for Eat Thai Cafe Corporation (4-1) and selected Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) for the Event Center management RFP with a $50,000 budget (4-1).

• Approved garbage collection Option E without the special-bag option (3-2)
• Approved $111,606.79 PACE interest buy-down loan for Eat Thai Cafe (4-1)
• Approved JLL for Event Center management RFP, $50,000 budget (4-1)
• Approved new Class F-1 liquor license for Rock'n 50's Cafe (5-0)
• Approved new Class F-1 liquor license for Courtyard Bismarck (5-0)
• Approved new Class F-1 liquor license for Fogão Gaúcho of Bismarck (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including airport vehicle purchases and public health donations (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with negotiation strategy from executive session (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 7, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been canceled because a quorum was not reached. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The coalition will discuss subcommittee updates regarding behavioral health and substance abuse. The meeting includes reports on grants, local ordinances, and recovery projects.

• Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant update
• SOR Grant update
• Encampment Ordinance discussion
• Emergency Crisis Services & 211 Call Center update
• Mandan Good Neighbor Project update

The coalition received updates on substance abuse grants, Narcan training, and the implementation of a public property encampment ordinance. Members reported on overdose statistics and the current capacity of local shelters and crisis units.

General

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a request to approve a reimbursement agreement with NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership L.P. related to the East Century Avenue Reconstruction project (HC 165). No other business is listed.

• Consider approval of reimbursement agreement with NuStar Pipeline Operating Partnership L.P.
• Agreement relates to East Century Avenue Reconstruction project HC 165

CenCom

The Burleigh County CenCom Executive Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April and July 2024, receive a director update on SIRN 20/20 and the 2025 budget, and conduct general new business. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed.

The CenCom Executive Committee approved minutes from April and July 2024 and discussed legislative proposals affecting 911 fees and telecommunicator status. The 2025 budget includes a 6% raise for senior staff and a starting salary of about $55,000 for new communications specialists. No formal motions were made on new business items, which were limited to discussion.

• Approved April 23, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (all in favor)

Vision Fund Committee

The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee will review financial statements and updated fund guidelines. The committee is also scheduled to consider an application from Eat Thai Cafe Corporation.

• Application from Eat Thai Cafe Corporation
• Review of Updated Vision Fund Guidelines
• Vision Fund Financial Statements

The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee approved a PACE program interest rate buy-down for Eat Thai Cafe Corporation, structured as a loan for $111,606.79, with a 3-2 vote. The committee also approved the October 2024 financial statements, the updated Vision Fund guidelines, and the meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the November and December meetings were cancelled due to holidays.

• Approved PACE interest buy-down loan for Eat Thai Cafe Corporation, $111,606.79 (3-2)
• Approved October 2024 Vision Fund financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved updated Vision Fund guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 28 and December 26 meetings; next meeting January 23, 2025

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2024, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. The board is scheduled to approve the 2025 salary schedule and personnel budget, as well as updates to public service policies. Other items include approval of meeting minutes, invoices, and financial reports, along with discussions on a coffee shop concession agreement.

• Approve 2025 salary schedule and personnel budget
• Approve public service policy updates
• Discuss coffee shop concession agreement

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board approved the 2025 salary schedule, the 2025 personnel budgets for library staff, updates to the Public Service Policy, and a five-year extension of the coffee shop concession agreement with The Gifted Bean Coffee House. All motions carried unanimously. The board also approved October vendor invoices and September financial reports.

• Approved October 2024 vendor invoices
• Accepted September 2024 financial reports
• Approved 2025 Salary Schedule
• Approved 2025 Library and Burleigh County Library personnel budget
• Approved amended Public Service Policy changes
• Approved signing letter accepting five-year extension of The Gifted Bean Coffee House concession agreement

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on October 23, 2024, to consider multiple zoning map amendments, a zoning ordinance text amendment, and land-use plan updates. The meeting includes a consent agenda for preliminary public hearing calls and a regular agenda for final approvals on transportation and growth plans. Public comments can be submitted via email or in person.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOTA2024-002 (consent agenda)
• Zoning Map Amendments ZC2024-010, ZC2024-009, ZC2024-012 (consent agenda)
• Major Street Plan Amendment MSPA2024-002 (consent agenda)
• Growth Phasing Plan Amendment GPPA2024-001 (public hearing)
• Special Use Permit SUP2024-018 for Tall Pines Subdivision (public hearing)

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved all consent agenda items (2A-2E), the BMMPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Arrive 2050), a future land use plan amendment for Lincoln Township, no changes to the Growth Phasing Plan, and a special use permit for a religious institution in Tall Pines Subdivision. All votes were unanimous with 10 commissioners in favor.

• Approved consent agenda items 2A-2E (zoning text/map amendments, street plan amendment) unanimously
• Approved BMMPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Arrive 2050) unanimously
• Approved future land use plan amendment (URA to IF) for Lincoln Township Section 22 unanimously
• Approved no changes to the Growth Phasing Plan unanimously
• Approved special use permit for religious institution in Tall Pines Subdivision with conditions unanimously

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to discuss various municipal matters, including the issuance of approximately $14,665,378 in bonds and warrants, public hearings on zoning changes and liquor licenses, and the resignation of City Attorney Jannelle Combs. The consent agenda covers routine municipal operations, contracts, and appointments.

• Consideration of 2024 Refunding Improvement Bonds and warrants totaling $14,665,378
• Public hearing for a new F-2 Restaurant - Beer & Wine Only license for Taco Del Mar at 1024 South 12th Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6591 regarding lot coverage in the R5 Residential Zoning District
• Acceptance of the resignation of City Attorney Jannelle Combs and direction for recruitment
• Discussion of Garbage Collection Survey results and residential trash collection options

The Board approved the issuance of $14,665,378 in refunding improvement bonds and sidewalk/curb/gutter warrants, with bids awarded at 3.323% and 3.603% interest. They also approved several liquor licenses, a taxi license, zoning amendments, and accepted the City Attorney's resignation. The garbage collection survey discussion was tabled to the November 12 meeting.

• Approved 2024 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series T ($12,955,000 at 3.323%) and Series SCG-2023 ($1,905,000 at 3.603%) (all aye)
• Approved new F-1 liquor licenses for Rock'n 50's Cafe, Courtyard Bismarck, and Fogão Gaúcho (consent agenda)
• Approved taxi cab license for Silver Stream Transportation, LLC (all aye)
• Approved F-2 beer/wine license for Taco Del Mar (all aye)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Parts of Riverview and McKenzie Additions (4-0, Zenker recused)
• Approved Ordinance 6591 amending R5 lot coverage (all aye)
• Accepted resignation of City Attorney Jannelle Combs (all aye)
• Tabled garbage collection survey discussion to November 12, 2024

Human Relations Committee

The committee will hold a housing discussion as part of its Community Conversations. Members will also review budget updates and discuss the 2024 Humanitarian Award.

• Housing discussion
• Budget update
• 2024 Humanitarian Award discussion
• These are Your Neighbors Podcast update
• BisMarket follow-up

The Human Relations Committee approved minutes, then voted unanimously to ask City Administration to change City Ordinance Title 2.2.11.03 so the committee would have seven members instead of nine. It also approved three 2024 budget items: $250 to the 2024 Dakota TESOL Conference, $250 to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission for the 2025 event, and up to $350 for a pop-up banner. The committee accepted member Jason Grueneich's resignation and agreed to present the Humanitarian Awards at the December 17, 2024, City Commission meeting; a Neighbor Award discussion was tabled until January.

• Approved the minutes as presented (all aye)
• Approved donating $250.00 to the 2024 Dakota TESOL Conference (all aye)
• Approved donating $250.00 to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission for the 2025 event (all aye)
• Approved allowing City Administration to research and purchase a pop-up banner not to exceed $350 (all aye)
• Approved asking City Administration to change City Ordinance Title 2.2.11.03 from nine members to seven members (all aye)
• Accepted member Jason Grueneich's resignation from the committee (all aye)
• Agreed to present the Humanitarian Awards at the December 17, 2024, City Commission meeting
• Tabled the Neighbor Award discussion until January

Historic Preservation Commission

The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission will review reports, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss the 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant update and 2025 project identification. The meeting also includes an introduction to the Forestry Division.

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission voted to use approximately $2,500 in unused conference funds to partner with Bismarck Parks and Recreation on the Satchel Paige memorial statue project. The commission also identified and ranked potential projects for the 2025 Historic Preservation Fund grant application, including downtown historic district expansion, professional design services for the Historic Preservation Plan, and partnering on the Satchel Paige project. Staff will provide preliminary budgets at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to work with BPRD and use available funds on Satchel Paige project (unanimous)
• Identified and ranked four potential projects for 2025 HPF grant application

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Burleigh County MPO Policy Board meets to review and act on several planning and monitoring reports, including the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program, a pavement conditions analysis, and administrative modifications to the Transportation Improvement Plan. Members will also receive updates on the Arrive 2050 plan and a Safe Routes to Services study.

• Action on 2025 UPWP (Exhibit B)
• Action on 2025 Safety Policy Study consultant approval
• Action on administrative modifications to 2025-2028 TIP (Exhibit G)
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 MTP (Exhibit C)
• Progress report on 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis (Exhibit E)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will consider the draft 2025 Unified Planning Work Program and a monitoring report invitation for bids. The committee will also review progress reports on regional transportation and pavement studies.

• Action item: MPO Monitoring Report Invitation for Bids
• Action item: Draft 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Action item: Consultant approval for 2025 Safety Policy Study
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 MTP
• Progress report on Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission approved several findings regarding the benefits and subsidies of various infrastructure projects. These recommendations were made following information provided by the City Attorney regarding a Supreme Court decision. The commission recommended the proposed assessments for each lot and parcel to the City Commission for approval.

• Approved finding that benefits for SI 570 and SI 572 exceed project costs (2-0)
• Approved benefit split for SI 570 and SI 572: 30% or 75% special benefit to property (2-0)
• Approved finding that benefits for SE 583 and SI 574 exceed project costs (2-0)
• Approved finding that benefits for SI 564, SI 575, and SI 571 exceed project costs (2-0)
• Approved benefit split for SI 571: 75% special benefit to property (2-0)
• Recommended proposed assessments for each lot and parcel to the City Commission (2-0)

Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities approved $1,250 scholarships for four applicants, contingent on a follow-up to ensure no conflict with a Pell grant. It also approved up to $1,000 for a video camera and microphone for the YESS youth group, pending a written proposal. The committee accepted the new online financial request form and approved the treasurer's report and prior minutes.

• Approved $1,250 scholarship for each of four applicants, contingent on Pell grant check (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,000 for video camera and microphone for YESS youth group, pending written proposal (unanimous)
• Accepted new online financial request form (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report from Jan. 8, 2019 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan. 8, 2019 (unanimous)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Renaissance Zone Authority meeting planned for October 10, 2024, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including a proposed 5% reduction in the 2025 city-wide monthly water base rate, a public hearing on a new ordinance to prohibit camping, and approval of numerous contracts and agreements. The agenda includes consent items covering licenses, engineering services, and construction projects, as well as regular agenda items such as public hearings on assessments and a street improvement district.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6587 to create a Prohibited Camping ordinance
• Consider 5% reduction in 2025 city-wide monthly water base rate
• Public hearing on 2024 Health & Safety Assessments and special assessment districts
• Contract awards: Highway Construction Project HC 169, Ottawa Street Reconstruction HC-174, and others
• New liquor license for Taco Del Mar at 1024 South 12th Street

The Board approved Ordinance 6587 creating a Prohibited Camping ordinance after a public hearing with many comments. The board also continued the 2024 special assessment hearing to October 22, 2024, and approved Street Improvement District SI 583 without units seven and eight. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 6587 creating Prohibited Camping ordinance (unanimous)
• Continued 2024 special assessment public hearing to Oct 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Street Improvement District SI 583 without units 7 and 8 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with removal of item 3.E.4 (unanimous)
• Approved item 3.E.4 (Executive Air Taxi Corporation lease amendments) (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Health & Safety Assessments (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 2 for WU 143 watermain replacement (unanimous)

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation notice was issued by City Administrator Jason Tomanek on September 27, 2024.

General

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a Sanford Community Update. The agenda states that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Sanford Community Update

Library Board of Directors

The Bismarck Library Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, invoices, and financial reports. The board will also approve the library director's 2024 performance evaluation and hear reports from the Bismarck Library Foundation and Friends of the Bismarck Public Library.

• Approval of meeting minutes for August 22 and September 10, 2024
• Approve invoices and accept financial reports
• Approve Library Director's 2024 performance evaluation
• Report from Bismarck Library Foundation representative Justin Hughes
• Report from Friends of the Bismarck Public Library staff liaison Elizabeth Jacobs

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board approved its August 22 and September 10 meeting minutes, September 2024 vendor invoices, and the August financial reports. The Board also approved Library Director Christine Kujawa's 2024 performance evaluation, commending her leadership. The Director's report noted that both the Bismarck City Commission and Burleigh County Commission approved budgets including the library's budget as submitted, and that the Board will be asked to approve the 2025 library personnel budget at its October meeting.

• Approved August 22, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 10, 2024 special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved September 2024 vendor invoices (motion carried)
• Accepted August financial reports (motion carried)
• Approved Library Director C. Kujawa's 2024 performance evaluation (motion carried)

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. The cancellation was announced by Jason Tomanek, City Administrator, in a notice dated September 24, 2024.

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several subdivision plats, zoning map amendments, and a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding lot coverage. The body will also consider amendments to the Growth Phasing Plan and Major Street Plan.

• Major Street Plan Amendment for East Century Avenue and 52nd Street NE
• Landsberger Second Subdivision: Final Plat, Zoning Map Amendment, and Major Street Plan Amendment
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for lot coverage in R5 - Residential Zoning District
• Special Use Permits for Olive Tree Subdivision and TJ Ranch Estates
• Discussion on Kennel Ordinance

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission approved several zoning map amendments, subdivision plats, and a major street plan amendment. All votes were unanimous. The commission also tabled a major street plan amendment for the Landsberger Second Subdivision, directing staff to prepare a stand-alone amendment.

• Approved consent agenda items 2A and 2B, calling for public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved major street plan amendment for East Century Avenue and 52nd Street NE (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment and final plat for Landsberger Second Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled major street plan amendment for Landsberger Second Subdivision; staff to prepare stand-alone amendment
• Approved zoning map amendment to PUD for Riverview and McKenzie Additions (unanimous)
• Approved lot coverage text amendment to Section 14-04-03 (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision final plat for Sonnet Heights Subdivision Tenth Replat (unanimous)
• Approved special use permits for accessory dwelling unit and accessory building (unanimous)

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 2025 city budget. They will also receive presentations on the Land Development Code and EPA Lead and Copper Rule compliance, and consider eliminating two 911 dispatcher positions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6589 for the 2025 City budget
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6588 to create a Resisting Arrest ordinance
• Introduction of Ordinance 6587 to create a Prohibited Camping ordinance
• Award bids for Aviation Worker Screening services and Library janitorial services
• Sell 5 decommissioned police vehicles and transfer one to Fire Department

The Board approved the 2025 budget ordinance (6589) after reducing it by $525,104 (equal to a one-mill contribution to Burleigh County) and moving $242,602 in reserves to offset the reduction. A motion to eliminate two Fire Department positions failed. The board also approved a 5% reduction in the base charge for water. Other actions included approving the Prohibited Camping ordinance (6587), the Resisting Arrest ordinance (6588), and several other items.

• Approved 2025 budget Ordinance 6589 with $525,104 reduction and $242,602 reserve move (all aye)
• Approved 5% reduction in base water charge as part of budget (all aye)
• Failed motion to remove two Fire Department positions (1-4)
• Approved Ordinance 6587 creating Prohibited Camping ordinance (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 6588 creating Resisting Arrest ordinance (all aye)
• Approved Class I-2 alcohol license for White Lace Bridal (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda with items 2.A.1, 2.E.1, 2.G.1, 2.J.1 removed (all aye)
• Approved eliminating two 911 Communications Specialist positions for equity increases (all aye)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to conduct a Section 106 Review for a property at 1600 River Road. The body will also receive updates on grant funding and discuss a preservation award.

• Section 106 Review for 1600 River Road
• 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• Historic Preservation Award

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved a letter to the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation supporting the proposed renovation of Keelboat Park into Bismarck Riverfront Park and Festival Grounds, with ongoing monitoring and mitigation efforts and historical interpretation included. The commission also adopted guidelines for a new Historic Preservation Award, including categories for building/site, education, and public awareness, and approved the award format as a physical and digital certificate with an optional annually updated plaque. Minutes from the July and August meetings were approved, and no public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved letter to NPHF supporting Keelboat Park project with monitoring and interpretation (4-0, Engel recused)
• Adopted Historic Preservation Award guidelines including art and craftsman categories (unanimous)
• Approved award format: physical and digital certificate, optional annually updated plaque (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Policy Board will meet to discuss updates to the Bismarck-Mandan MPO By-Laws. The board will also receive progress reports on regional transportation studies and pavement analysis.

• Action item to update Bismarck-Mandan MPO By-Laws
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 MTP
• Progress report on Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study
• Update on 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis
• Update on Big Sky Rail Government Partners Program

The Policy Board approved the draft 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and selected Bolton & Menk as the consultant for the Fringe Area Road Master Plan update. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0). The TIP will be finalized and brought back for adoption in October. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved draft 2026-2029 TIP as presented (3-0)
• Approved Bolton & Menk as FARMP consultant (3-0)

Human Relations Committee

The committee will meet to discuss a housing conversation with the Sacred Pipe Resource Center. Members will also review updates on the 'These Are Your Neighbors' podcast and plan November community conversations.

• Sacred Pipe Resource Center Housing Conversation
• These Are Your Neighbors Podcast Update
• November Community Conversations planning
• Humanitarian Award Nominations

The Burleigh County Human Relations Committee approved previous meeting minutes, selected Sanford Health Bismarck and Micah Olson for Humanitarian Awards, and recommended Marco Parada for a Police Department Hero Award. The committee also discussed planning for a November Community Conversations event focused on housing and heard updates on upcoming events and podcasts.

• Approved minutes as presented (all voted aye)
• Selected Sanford Health Bismarck for the Humanitarian Award
• Recommended Marco Parada for a Police Department Hero Award
• Selected Micah Olson for the Humanitarian Award

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to review and potentially approve minutes from August 19, 2024, and consider an update to the MPO By-Laws presented by Stephen Larson. The committee will also hear progress reports and updates on the ARRIVE 2050 MTP, the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study, pavement conditions, the Big Sky Rail Government Partners Program, and local roadway projects.

• Review and possible approval of minutes from August 19, 2024
• Action item regarding the Bismarck-Mandan MPO By-Laws Update presented by Stephen Larson
• Progress report on the ARRIVE 2050 MTP presented by Jason Carbee
• Progress report on the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study presented by Blue Weber
• Update on the 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis presented by Kurt Keifer

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee Community Conversations Subcommittee is holding a special meeting on September 14, 2024, at Boneshaker Coffee Co. The sole agenda item is to discuss plans for the upcoming November 14, 2024, Community Conversations Event.

• Discuss plans for the November 14, 2024, Community Conversations Event

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 sewer, street, and lighting projects.

• Sewer Improvement District No. 583 (Daybreak Second Addition): $1,818,208.91 total assessed
• Street Improvement District No. 570 (various streets): $6,058,060.76 total assessed
• Street Improvement District No. 572 (Clydesdale Dr, Century Ave, Main Ave): $443,392.61 total assessed
• Street Improvement District No. 574 (City-wide Street Lighting): $759,177.82 total assessed

The Special Assessment Commission approved the assessment lists for four improvement districts, including sewer, street reconstruction, pavement resurfacing, and street lighting projects, totaling over $9 million. The approval was unanimous. Public comments were heard regarding street lighting concerns, but no changes were made to the assessments.

• Approved Sewer Improvement District No. 583 assessment list ($1,818,208.91)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 570 assessment list ($6,058,060.76)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 572 assessment list ($443,392.61)
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 574 assessment list ($759,177.82)
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2024 meeting

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will meet to review financial statements and evaluate RFP bids. The primary focus is on engineering services and construction documents for Parkade Ramp repairs.

• Review of RFP bids for Parkade Ramp repairs engineer services and construction documents

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the August 2024 meeting minutes and financial statements. It awarded the engineering contract for Parkade ramp repairs to CW Structural for $82,900, the only bid received. Staff reported flood damage to the Sanford tenant space from the August 13 rain event, with restoration pending; the Parkade insurance policy does not cover flood damage.

• Approved August 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 financial statements (5-0 roll call)
• Awarded Parkade ramp repair engineering contract to CW Structural for $82,900 (5-0 roll call)

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission is holding a special meeting to tour improvement districts on their September 12, 2024 agenda. No action is expected to be taken; the meeting is for informational purposes only.

• Tour of improvement districts on the special assessment commission agenda
• No action expected by the Commission

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including personnel actions, expenditures, and various contracts. Notable items include introducing ordinances for the 2025 city budget and a new resisting arrest ordinance, as well as approving several airport-related change orders and a bid for runway de-icer fluid. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on a landscape buffer easement and discussion of a draft RFP for Bismarck Event Center amenities.

• Introduction of Ordinance 6589 for the 2025 City budget
• Introduction of Ordinance 6588 to create a Resisting Arrest ordinance
• Public hearing to release landscape buffer easement in Meadow Village Addition
• Consider draft RFP for Bismarck Event Center supporting amenities
• Bismarck Airport: receive and award bids for Taxiway C North Project with FAA grant funds

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, expenditures, and various departmental requests. The most significant decision was awarding the Taxiway C North Project contracts, including a $10,279,717.20 bid to Northern Improvement Company and a $780,571.70 bid to Edling Electric, along with accepting $9,814,070.00 in FAA grant funds and a total project budget of $14,483,043.89. The board also approved a landscape buffer easement release, a $1.00 per cubic yard borrow dirt sale, and discussed a draft RFP for Event Center amenities.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, expenditures, and departmental requests (unanimous)
• Awarded Taxiway C North Project Schedule 1 to Northern Improvement Company for $10,279,717.20 (unanimous)
• Awarded Taxiway C North Project Schedule 2 to Edling Electric for $780,571.70 (unanimous)
• Approved FAA grant funds of $9,814,070.00 and total project budget of $14,483,043.89 (unanimous)
• Approved release of landscape buffer easement in Meadow Village Addition (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with U.S. Site Work to purchase borrow dirt at $1.00 per cubic yard (unanimous)
• Discussed draft RFP for Event Center amenities; directed administration to modify and post within 30 days

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to approve a weekday janitorial bid. The board will also receive an update and review a grant request for the 2025 Bismarck Library Foundation annual grant.

• Approval of weekday janitorial bid
• 2025 Bismarck Library Foundation annual grant request

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board approved a weekday janitorial contract with Pride, Inc. at $1,800 per month for two years, with an option to extend for three additional years. The board also approved a $60,000 annual grant request to the Bismarck Library Foundation, which will be reviewed by the Foundation's Grant and Finance Committees. A $100,000 anonymous donation was reported for programs, lobby carpet, and a speaker event.

• Approved Pride, Inc. janitorial bid at $1,800/month for 2 years, with 3-year extension option
• Approved $60,000 annual grant request to Bismarck Library Foundation

Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities will review its budget, scholarship application process, and barrier-free requests at this meeting. The committee will also discuss follow-up actions on accessibility documents, scholarship revisions, and a competitive integrated employment grant.

• Review budget for 2024
• Determine scholarship due date, quantity, and dollar value
• Review barrier-free requests
• Schedule annual audit
• Review by-laws

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities approved five $1,000 scholarships for 2024, with applications due April 26 and awards announced May 17. The committee also accepted the treasurer's report, approved bylaw changes replacing 'handicap' with 'people with disabilities,' and scheduled the annual audit. No barrier-free or financial requests were considered.

• Approved five $1,000 scholarships for 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw changes replacing 'handicap' with 'people with disabilities' (unanimous)
• Scheduled annual audit before next meeting
• Set scholarship application due date April 26, 2024
• Set scholarship announcement date May 17, 2024
• No barrier-free requests considered
• No financial requests considered

Board of Adjustment

The Burleigh County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by Daniel Olson for a variance from the City Code's building permit requirement for a property in Hay Creek Township (formerly Lot 25, Block 1, Ponderosa Riverside Village). The board will also consider approving meeting minutes and other business.

• Public hearing on Section 14-05-07 (building permit requirement) for property in Hay Creek Township
• Owner/applicant: Daniel Olson
• Meeting at Tom Baker Meeting Room, City-County Office Building, 221 North 5th Street, 5:00 PM

The Bismarck Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for Daniel and Samantha Olson to construct a 1,400 square foot accessory building at 5815 Magnolia Drive. The property, a parcel of record, does not meet current zoning requirements for lot size or platting, but the board found special circumstances and no detriment to the neighborhood. The minutes also include approval of the January 4, 2024, meeting minutes with a spelling correction.

• Approved minutes of January 4, 2024, with spelling correction (5-0)
• Granted variance for 1,400 sq ft accessory building at 5815 Magnolia Dr (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is meeting to discuss the acquisition of land for the landfill. The proposed purchase is subject to a 20-year occupancy permit.

• Purchase of 20 acres of land for the landfill

The Board of City Commissioners approved the purchase of 20 acres of land for the landfill for $1,910,400, subject to a 20-year occupancy permit reserved by the sellers. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one against.

• Approved $1,910,400 purchase of 20 acres for landfill, with 20-year seller occupancy (4-1)

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive a presentation and discussion on the Community Triage Center. Other business may be considered. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Community Triage Center presentation and discussion

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They received a presentation from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Director Renae Moch on community health needs, homelessness, and the potential for a Community Triage Center, along with comments from Deputy Police Chief Jason Stugelmeyer on detox and homelessness issues. No formal decisions were made on the triage center; the committee only received the report.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several preliminary plats and zoning map amendments. The meeting includes public hearings for two special use permits and a proposed text amendment regarding lot coverage in the R5 Residential Zoning District.

• Landsberger Second Subdivision: Preliminary Plat, Zoning Map Amendment, and Major Street Plan Amendment
• Municipal Sixth Addition: Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOTA2024-001 regarding lot coverage in R5 Residential Zoning District
• Maier Subdivision, L1, B1: Special Use Permit SUP2024-013 public hearing
• Northwood Estates Replat, L10, B4: Special Use Permit SUP2024-014 public hearing

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included preliminary plats, zoning map amendments, and a lot coverage item, and set public hearings for those items. The commission also approved two special use permits to increase accessory structure sizes to 3,200 square feet, one with a floodproofing condition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda items 2A-2D (preliminary plats, zoning map amendments, lot coverage) and set public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory building up to 3,200 sq ft at Maier Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1, with wet floodproofing condition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory building up to 3,200 sq ft at Northwood Estates Replat, Lot 10, Block 4 (unanimous; Lukens unavailable)

Board of City Commissioners

The City Commission and Board of Health will meet to discuss public health priorities, including homelessness. The Commission will consider various infrastructure grants, emergency repairs, and a zoning map amendment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6588 for zoning map amendment on Auditor’s Lot S-3, Hay Creek Township
• Acceptance of NDDOT Flexible Transportation Fund Grant for E Century Avenue Reconstruction and Extension HC 165
• Acceptance of FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant
• Emergency purchase for Electrical BUS Bar repairs in the City County Building
• Emergency purchase for water cleanup and repairs at Fire Station #1 (1020 E Central Ave)

The Board of City Commissioners voted unanimously to deny Bismarck Manufactured Housing Park LLC's request to resell water through a service contract, citing concerns about potential rent increases and audit difficulties. They also approved a $1.65 million street improvement contract, accepted a FEMA flood mitigation grant, and adopted a Leadership Code for elected officials.

• Denied Bismarck MHP LLC water resale request (5-0)
• Approved $1,648,175.46 contract with Strata Corporation for SI 581 (5-0)
• Accepted FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for South Bismarck Flood Control (5-0)
• Adopted Leadership Code for Elected Officials (5-0)
• Approved Work Authorization 4 with PKG Contracting for potholing up to $104,960 (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment Ordinance 6588 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license renewal and emergency purchases (5-0)
• Directed Public Health Director to develop stakeholder group for Community Triage Center concept (5-0)

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors will meet to receive a report on Phase I of restroom renovations. The board will also consider approving a proposed values statement and reviewing financial reports.

• Report from EngTech on Restroom Renovation Phase I
• Approval of proposed values statement
• Approval of invoices
• Financial reports review

The Library Board discussed the restroom renovation project, including a plan to move lobby restrooms near the main floor study rooms and create a private social service space. The board approved the amended July minutes, August vendor invoices, July financial reports, and a proposed values statement with changes. No other substantive decisions were made; the restroom plan was discussed but not formally approved.

• Approved amended July 25, 2024 minutes
• Approved August 2024 vendor invoices
• Accepted July financial reports
• Approved proposed values statement with changes

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee will review financial statements and updated fund guidelines. The body will also discuss an interest rate buy-down for Heartview's Flex PACE program.

• Review of Updated Vision Fund Guidelines
• Discussion of Heartview's Flex PACE program interest rate buy-down
• Receipt of Vision Fund Financial Statements

Special Assessment Commission

The Special Assessment Commission will hold a public hearing to consider objections to proposed special assessment improvement districts for street lighting, scrub seal, and new pavement/storm sewer projects. The commission will review and potentially confirm the assessment lists for three districts, with total costs ranging from $832,016.59 to $1,626,885.12.

• Street Improvement District No. 564: 2022 City-wide Street Lighting, total $1,359,895.19, 10-year term
• Street Improvement District No. 571: Scrub Seal Project with 25% subsidy, total $832,016.59, 3-year term
• Street Improvement District No. 575: New Pavement and Storm Sewer, total $1,626,885.12, 15-year term
• Residential assessments range from $768.33 to $6,271.52 per lot
• Commercial assessments range from $0.0199 to $2.0953 per square foot

The Special Assessment Commission held a public hearing and approved assessment lists for three street improvement districts. No members of the public attended the hearing to object to the assessments.

• Approved Street Improvement District No. 564 for 2022 City-wide Street Lighting totaling $1,359,895.19
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 571 for a Scrub Seal Project totaling $832,016.59
• Approved Street Improvement District No. 575 for new pavement and storm sewer totaling $1,626,885.12
• Approved September 7th, 2023, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission is holding a meeting to discuss historic preservation reviews, meeting minutes, and updates on the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grants. The commission will also discuss a Historic Preservation Plan Update. Citizens may submit comments via email to [email protected].

• 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• 2023 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Update
• Historic Preservation Plan Update

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved the all-blue banner design featuring an American elm tree for the Cathedral Area Historic District, with all seven commissioners voting in favor. The commission also received updates on the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grants, and discussed the draft Historic Preservation Plan, with comments due by September 10, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved all-blue banner design with American elm tree for Cathedral Area Historic District (7-0)
• Set September 10, 2024 deadline for commissioner comments on draft Historic Preservation Plan

Special Assessment Commission

The Burleigh County Special Assessment Commission scheduled a special meeting and tour of improvement districts on August 21, 2024. The agenda notes that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission during the meeting.

• Tour of improvement districts on the special assessment commission agenda

Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition

The Bismarck Tobacco Free Executive Board meets in person on August 20, 2024, at the BBPH Main Conference Room to discuss board member terms, bylaws, and tobacco prevention policy initiatives. The agenda also includes a North Dakota legislative update and planning for the general coalition meeting on September 24, 2024.

• Discussion of Executive Board Member Terms and Bylaws
• Tobacco Prevention Policy Initiative
• North Dakota Legislative Update
• Planning for General Bismarck Tobacco Free Coalition Meeting on Sept. 24, 2024

The Bismarck Tobacco Free Executive Board approved its agenda, March 26, 2024 minutes, and bylaws with no changes. The board also voted to nominate Amy Heuer and Layn Sabot to new two-year terms and awarded the Legislative Champion award to Senator Dever.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Approved March 26, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Nominated Amy Heuer and Layn Sabot to another 2-year Executive Board term (carried)
• Approved Bismarck Tobacco Free Coalition Bylaws with no changes (carried)
• Approved giving the Legislative Champion award to Senator Dever (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:34 pm (carried)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board is meeting to review and potentially act on the 2025-2028 Final Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a Safety Policy Study Request for Proposals (RFP), and an Advanced Traffic Analysis Center (ATAC) contract. The board will also hear progress reports on the Arrive 2050 MTP and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study. Additionally, presentations will cover the Federal Rail Administration Long Distance Study and 2024-2027 TIP administrative modifications.

• 2025-2028 Final Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) action item
• Safety Policy Study Request for Proposals (RFP) action item
• Advanced Traffic Analysis Center (ATAC) contract action item
• Arrive 2050 MTP progress report
• Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study progress report

Human Relations Committee

The Burleigh County Human Relations Committee will meet to review past events, plan future initiatives, and explore potential collaborations. The agenda includes updates on community conversations, language learning opportunities, and partnerships with local organizations.

• Review July event feedback
• Discuss November event topic
• Explore language learning opportunities
• Consider partnership with ND Asian Americans Arts & Cultural Initiative
• Review potential new advisory board for immigrants

The Human Relations Committee selected Housing as the topic for its November Community Conversations event and discussed potential partnerships with organizations like Sacred Pipe Resource Center. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. No formal votes were taken on policy matters; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Selected Housing as topic for November Community Conversations event
• Discussed potential partnership with Sacred Pipe Resource Center on housing issues
• Agreed to explore creating a community events calendar aligned with HRC mission
• Discussed ways to increase youth involvement in HRC

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will review and take action on the final 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also consider a Safety Policy Study RFP and an Advanced Traffic Analysis Center contract.

• Action item: 2025-2028 Final Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Action item: Safety Policy Study Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Action item: Advanced Traffic Analysis Center (ATAC) Contract
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 MTP
• Update on Federal Rail Administration Long Distance Study/Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider various municipal contracts, zoning amendments, and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a new alcohol license and a corrected annexation ordinance.

• Public hearing for a Class I-2 Complementary Alcohol license for Yellow Stitch Boutique at 114 North 4th Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6588 for a zoning map amendment in Hay Creek Township
• Proposed closure of Schafer Street between College Drive and Edwards Avenue on 10/15/2024
• Request to increase household hazardous waste and electronic recycling fees for non-residents and businesses
• Consideration of a draft RFP for the operations and management of the Bismarck Event Center

The Board of City Commissioners approved multiple consent agenda items and regular agenda items, including awarding contracts for street improvements. The most consequential decision was awarding the Street Improvement District SI 582 contract to Strata Corporation for $2,233,217.36, with conditions. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless noted.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel actions, expenditures, and various department requests (5-0)
• Approved Class I-2 alcohol license for Yellow Stitch Boutique at 114 North 4th Street (5-0)
• Approved corrected annexation Ordinance 6503 for Elk Ridge Third Addition (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6585 amending running at large ordinance (5-0)
• Approved pursuing zoning map amendment for Misty Waters Subdivision rear yard setbacks (5-0)
• Awarded SI 582 contract to Strata Corporation for $2,233,217.36 (5-0)
• Awarded SI 584 contract to Northern Improvement Company for $1,686,925.70 (5-0)
• Approved beginning preliminary engineering for Ottawa Street reconstruction (5-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Burleigh County Renaissance Zone Authority is meeting on August 8, 2024, to consider meeting minutes, a downtown design review for Jomo House, and a report from Downtowners. Residents may submit public comments via email or view the meeting via local television and online streaming.

• Downtown Design Review DDR2024-005 for Jomo House at 515 East Main Avenue with a staff recommendation to approve
• Report from Downtowners

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority approved a storefront facade reconstruction for Truongthaigroup, LLC. The approval includes requirements for the applicant to return for west wall treatment decisions and provide updated renderings before receiving a building permit.

• Approved storefront facade reconstruction at 515 East Main Avenue (6-0)
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will meet to review financial statements and the timeline for a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding construction documents for Parkade Ramp repairs.

• Review of timeline for RFP on Parkade Ramp repairs construction documents
• Review of financial statements

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the minutes of the July 11, 2024 meeting and the July financial statements, both by unanimous votes. Staff reported the timeline for parkade ramp repairs: an RFP for the engineer's contract will be published August 14, 21, and 28, with a bid opening on September 4, 2024; the construction RFP will be published in December 2024 and January 2025, with a bid opening in January 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July financial statements (unanimous roll call: Kyle-aye, Jake-aye, Jim-aye)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on an appeal. The appeal challenges the June 26, 2024, denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment.

• Public hearing on an appeal of the June 26, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment

The Board of City Commissioners held a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's June 26, 2024 denial of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for Lots 30-36 and 38-39, Block 1, Misty Waters. After hearing public comments, the board voted unanimously to reverse the denial and approve the amendment as presented.

• Approved reversal of Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of PUD amendment for Misty Waters lots (5-0)

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee is meeting to review the regular agenda. The primary item for discussion is a Joint Powers Agreement regarding public health.

• Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Joint Powers Agreement

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved the Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Joint Powers Agreement, including revised language on arrears balances. The 2025 Public Health budget was presented but not formally approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement as drafted, including revised arrears language (unanimous)

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition held its quarterly meeting at Bismarck Public Health to review overdose response strategies, subcommittee updates on prevention, crisis services, and treatment, and ND data information. The meeting included introductions, program updates, and planning for the next meeting.

• Overdose Response Strategy Program presentation by Charolette Williams and Mike Ness
• Prevention & Education subcommittee updates on Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant and SOR Grant
• Intoxication/Withdrawal Management subcommittee updates from West Central Human Service Center
• Treatment & Recovery subcommittee updates from Heartview
• ND data information presentation by Kodi Pinks

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition met quarterly to receive updates from subcommittees and partners. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, covering overdose response programs, prevention survey results, and new behavioral health services. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2024.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational only
• Scheduled next quarterly meeting for November 5, 2024, 10:00-11:30 AM

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to approve liquor license renewal applications and discuss the renewal process. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other business listed.

• Approval of liquor license renewal applications
• Discussion on liquor license renewal process

The Board approved all liquor license renewal applications as presented. They also discussed streamlining the renewal process, including changing the renewal period from August 1-July 31 to January 1-December 31, with the City Attorney to provide code edits and staff to seek input from license holders.

• Approved liquor license renewal applications (unanimous)
• Discussed changing liquor license renewal period to calendar year; no formal action taken

Civil Service Commission

The Bismarck Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting on July 29, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a report on City of Bismarck Civil Service Information. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• City of Bismarck Civil Service Information report

The Civil Service Commission voted 2-1 to reverse the termination of Tyler Nord, with proper disciplinary actions to follow. The decision was made after hearing testimony from Nord and police officials. The commission also tabled approval of December 2023 minutes due to lack of a copy.

• Reversed Tyler Nord's termination, with disciplinary actions to follow (2-1)
• Tabled approval of December 2023 minutes to next meeting

Library Board of Directors

The Library Board of Directors will meet to approve invoices and financial reports. The board is scheduled to decide on changes to the 2025 draft budgets. Members will also receive reports on volunteer procedures and updates from the Library Director and affiliated foundations.

• Approval of changes to 2025 draft budgets
• Review of volunteer procedures update
• Report from Bismarck Library Foundation
• Report from Friends of the Bismarck Public Library

The board approved the 2025 draft budget changes reflecting a 5.6% wage increase for library employees, aligning with the city's proposed wage increase. They also approved July vendor invoices and June financial reports. The board discussed volunteer procedures, including background checks, and received updates on security, budget, and software.

• Approved July 2024 vendor invoices
• Accepted June financial reports
• Approved 2025 budget changes with 5.6% wage increase

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee will meet to receive financial statements and review updated fund guidelines. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Review of Updated Vision Fund Guidelines
• Receipt of Vision Fund Financial Statements

The Vision Fund Committee approved the meeting minutes and the Vision Fund financial statements as presented. The committee reviewed updated Vision Fund Guidelines but deferred final approval to the next meeting. An updated application was also reviewed, with members to send notes to City Administration for discussion at the next meeting on August 22, 2024.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Vision Fund financial statements as presented (unanimous)
• Deferred final approval of updated Vision Fund Guidelines to next meeting
• Reviewed updated Vision Fund application; changes to be discussed at next meeting

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two items: approving liquor license renewal applications and approving a purchase agreement with Rock Hills Investment, LLC for real property for a landfill. The meeting is open to the public, with comments accepted via email.

• Approval of liquor license renewal applications
• Purchase agreement with Rock Hills Investment, LLC for landfill property

The Board of City Commissioners unanimously approved all liquor license renewal applications and a purchase agreement with Rock Hills Investment, LLC for real property for the landfill. Both items passed by roll call vote with all commissioners voting aye.

• Approved liquor license renewal applications (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with Rock Hills Investment, LLC for landfill property (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and special use permit applications, including a zoning map amendment, a funeral home, a drive-through, a child care center, an oversized accessory building, and a major street plan amendment. The consent agenda includes scheduling a hearing for a PUD amendment. Staff recommendations are noted for each item.

• Zoning Map Amendment ZC2024-004 for Hay Creek Township Section 25, Auditor's Lot S-3
• Special Use Permit SUP2024-009 for Fairview Cemetery Addition (Funeral Home)
• Special Use Permit SUP2024-010 for Capital Electric Headquarters Addition (Drive-Through)
• Special Use Permit SUP2024-011 for Daybreak Medical Addition (Child Care Center)
• Major Street Plan Amendment MSPA2024-001 for East Century Avenue and 52nd Street NE

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved several special use permits and a zoning map amendment, including a funeral home at Fairview Cemetery, a drive-through for a fast food restaurant, a childcare center, and an accessory building up to 3,200 square feet. The commission also continued a public hearing on a major street plan amendment to the August meeting.

• Approved zoning map amendment from A/RR to A on Auditor's Lot S-3, Hay Creek Township (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for funeral home at Fairview Cemetery Addition, Lot 2, Block 1, with condition to release 40-foot non-access line (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for drive-through at Capital Electric Headquarters Addition, Lot 1, Block 1 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for childcare center at Daybreak Medical Addition First Replat, Lot 2, Block 1 (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit to increase accessory structures to 3,200 sq ft at Countryside Estates Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on major street plan amendment for East Century Avenue and 52nd Street NE to August meeting (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is hosting a Community Conversations Forum as a special meeting. No formal actions or votes are expected during this event.

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the 2025 preliminary budget, several public hearings on zoning and liquor licenses, and various contracts and agreements. The agenda includes both consent items and regular agenda items, with decisions expected on budget approval, a zoning map amendment, and a new alcohol license, among others.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6584, a zoning map amendment for Northern Sky Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6583 related to home occupations and model homes
• Consider 2025 preliminary budget and Budget Committee recommendations
• Consider new Class I-2 alcohol license for Hi Honey Salon at 117 North 4th Street
• Consider contract with Marketing Würks for Cathedral Area Historic District banners

The Board of City Commissioners approved the 2025 preliminary budget for all city funds, along with numerous consent agenda items including contracts, licenses, and easements. They also approved several public hearing items, including new alcohol licenses, zoning amendments, and a sewer improvement district contract. The commission directed staff to proceed with a negotiation strategy from executive session and discussed updates to the Event Center Director job description and creation of an advisory board.

• Approved 2025 preliminary budget for all city funds (5-0)
• Approved new Class I-2 alcohol license for Hi Honey Salon (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Northern Sky Addition (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6583 on home occupations and model homes (5-0)
• Approved Renaissance Zone projects for First North, LLC and Mulloy Law, PLLC (5-0)
• Awarded Sewer Improvement District SE 582 contracts to Crow River Construction ($3,944,529.80) and Edling Electric ($162,800) (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with negotiation strategy from executive session (5-0)

CenCom

The CenCom Executive Committee is meeting to review new business and receive updates from the Director. Discussions will include the 2025 budget and SIRN 20/20.

• Director update on SIRN 20/20
• Director update on Budget 2025

The CenCom Executive Committee met and submitted the 2025 budget as presented, which includes proposed promotional grade changes for new employees after EMD certification and grade adjustments for Senior Communication Specialists after CTO certification. No formal motions were made, and the April 23, 2024 minutes were found to have errors and will be revised and approved at the next meeting. The director reported six vacancies, four new hires starting in August, and approximately $111,000 in overtime through June.

• Submitted 2025 budget as presented with salary assumption of 5.6%
• Proposed promotional grade changes for new employees after EMD certification
• Proposed grade adjustment for Senior Communication Specialists after CTO certification
• Requested Condry to consider moving Senior Communications Specialists and Supervisors in grade
• Deferred approval of April 23, 2024 minutes due to errors; will be revised and approved next meeting
• Approved purchase of nine laptop computers for dispatch, supervisors, and director

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive updates on Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grants from 2022, 2023, and 2024. The body will also discuss a Historic Preservation Award.

• 2022 HPF Grant Update
• 2023 HPF Grant Update
• 2024 HPF Grant Update
• Historic Preservation Award

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved hiring Marketing Wirks to produce a banner design for the Cathedral Area Historic District, funded through the 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant. The commission also approved its June 19, 2024 meeting minutes. Much of the meeting was discussion and updates on the 2022, 2023, and 2024 preservation fund grants, a planned historic preservation award, and the Historic Preservation Plan; no other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the June 19, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved hiring Marketing Wirks to produce the Cathedral Area Historic District banner design (5-0)
• Directed staff to contact Marketing Wirks for a contract
• Consensus to use a company offering a flat expense rate rather than hourly rates
• Consensus that no interview with bidders was necessary
• Consensus to form a subcommittee to develop historic preservation award criteria, with awards to be presented by May 2025

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board meets to consider amendments and drafts for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The agenda also includes consultant approval for the 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis, alongside updates on the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study.

• Public hearing and action on 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendments
• Public hearing and action on 2025-2028 Draft TIP
• Consultant approval for 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis
• Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) presentation
• Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study presentation

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee will meet to discuss upcoming community conversations and review a budget update. The body will also recap June events and receive updates on the 'These Are Your Neighbors' podcast.

• Community Conversations scheduled for July 24, 2024, and November 14, 2024
• Recap of June community events
• Budget update
• Update on 'These Are Your Neighbors' podcast

The committee approved the purchase of 500 pens and 500 notebooks for upcoming events. Members discussed the panel and program for a Community Conversations event scheduled for July 24, 2024.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordering 500 HRC pens and 500 notebooks (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee will hold public hearings on amendments to the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the draft 2025-2028 TIP, both action items. The committee will also consider approving a consultant for the 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis, and receive updates on the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Public hearing on 2024-2027 TIP amendments (Exhibits A and B)
• Public hearing on draft 2025-2028 TIP (Exhibit C)
• Action item: Consultant approval for 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis
• Update on Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Exhibit D)
• Update on Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study (Exhibit E)

Animal Advisory Board

The Bismarck Animal Advisory Board is meeting to discuss revisions to Title 3 of the City of Bismarck Code of Ordinances regarding animals at large. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Revisions to Title 3 of the City of Bismarck Code of Ordinances regarding animals at large
• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Animal Advisory Board approved minutes and voted to hold meetings as needed rather than quarterly. The board discussed Ordinance No. 6585 on animals at large, with a motion to add cats to the running at large provision, but no final action was recorded. Other business included shelter capacity concerns and scheduling input.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Voted to hold meetings as needed instead of quarterly (unanimous)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Renaissance Zone Authority will consider approval of Renaissance Zone designations for new construction and a commercial lease, plus Downtown Design Review, for a two-story office building at 319 North 1st Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions for the zone items and approval for design review. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a report from Downtowners.

• RZ2024-003: New construction of two-story office building, $850,000 investment, estimated property tax benefit $55,229
• RZ2024-004: Commercial lease for Mulloy Law, PLLC, estimated income tax benefit $9,300
• DDR2024-004: Downtown Design Review for the same project, staff recommends approval
• Removal of curb cut on North 1st Street to add on-street parking
• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority approved Renaissance Zone designation for new construction and commercial lease projects at 319 North 1st Street, granting local property tax and state income tax exemptions for five years. The Downtown Design Review for the project was also approved. The board agreed to present a Downtown Design Review for the JOMO House project at the next meeting.

• Approved New Construction and Commercial Lease Renaissance Zone projects for 319 North 1st Street (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Design Review for 319 North 1st Street (unanimous)
• Agreed to present Downtown Design Review for JOMO House at next meeting

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, review financial statements, and consider a bid for Parkade ramp repairs, including construction documents design and administration. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of June 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements
• Review of bid for Parkade ramp repairs (construction documents design and administration)

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved free hourly parking on the 3rd & Main Ramp rooftop during downtown street construction. The board also authorized an RFP for design services for Parkade Ramp entrance repairs.

• Approved June financial statements (5-0)
• Approved RFP for design services and construction documents for Parkade Ramp entrance repairs (5-0)
• Approved free hourly parking on 3rd & Main Ramp rooftop during downtown street construction (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering numerous administrative items, including liquor licenses, street improvement districts, and various contracts. The regular agenda includes public hearings on a Renaissance Zone extension and zoning changes, as well as discussions on the Event Center's management and a code violation by The Pier. The meeting is largely procedural, with many items for approval.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6582 for Renaissance Zone extension
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6584 zoning map amendment for Northern Sky Addition
• Street Improvement Districts SI 581-584 resolutions
• Approval of liquor license renewals and new license for Hi Honey Salon
• Discussion on The Pier's non-compliance with F-1 liquor license requirements

The Board of City Commissioners renewed the Class F-1 liquor license for The Pier, requiring quarterly sales reports to ensure compliance with city ordinance. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the addition of defendants to opioid litigation, and directed staff to move forward with four options for Bismarck Event Center management. All votes were unanimous.

• Renewed The Pier's Class F-1 liquor license with quarterly compliance reports (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including adding Indivior, Mylan, Express Scripts, and OptumRx as defendants to opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6582 for Renaissance Zone Authority and five-year extension (unanimous)
• Awarded Street Light and Traffic Signal Project SV 77 to Edling Electric for $128,850 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with options 1, 2, 4, and 5 for Bismarck Event Center management (unanimous)
• Approved negotiation strategy for easement after executive session (unanimous)

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will meet to discuss several intergovernmental agreements, including the public health budget, building leases, and an IT services contract, as well as receive an update on the BNSF Rail Bridge Project. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and other business.

• Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Budget Discussion
• City/County Building and Burleigh County Courthouse Lease Agreement Discussion
• IT Contract Discussion (2024 Burleigh County IT Services Agreement)
• BNSF Rail Bridge Project Update

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee met and approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. The main discussion focused on the 2025 Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health budget, with Burleigh County considering a 25% cost share with the City of Bismarck and exploring a professional advisory board for the Board of Health. No formal decisions were made on the budget or other agenda items, which included lease agreements, IT contracts, and the BNSF Rail Bridge Project.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to administer the oath of office to newly elected commissioners, assign commission portfolios, appoint a vice-chair, and adopt a leadership code of conduct. The board will also appoint officers and conduct an orientation for commissioners. This is an organizational meeting focused on internal governance rather than public policy decisions.

• Oath of office for newly elected commissioners
• Assignment of commission portfolios
• Appointment of vice-chair of city commission
• Leadership code of conduct
• Appointment of officers

The Board of City Commissioners held a special meeting on July 1, 2024, to swear in newly elected commissioners, assign portfolios, and appoint a vice-chair. Commissioner Cleary was appointed vice-chair by a 3-1 vote after a motion to appoint Commissioner Zenker failed for lack of a second. The board also approved the appointment of officers as listed, and received a commissioner orientation.

• Oaths of office administered to Commissioners Connelly and Risch
• Approved portfolio assignments as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Cleary as Vice-Chair (3-1)
• Motion to appoint Commissioner Zenker as Vice-Chair failed (no second)
• Approved appointment of officers as listed (unanimous)

Vision Fund Committee

The Bismarck Vision Fund Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 23, 2024, review the Vision Fund financial statements and annual report, and consider updated Vision Fund guidelines. The meeting is a regular session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of Vision Fund annual report (dated 6-19-2024)
• Review of updated Vision Fund guidelines (with markup and clean versions)

The committee approved the meeting minutes and financial statements as presented. They reviewed proposed changes to the Vision Fund Guidelines, suggested modifications, and agreed to review the updated document at the next meeting. They also decided to add a public comment section to future agendas.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted financial statements as presented (unanimous)
• Agreed to include loan documentation in future financial statements
• Agreed to add public comment section to agendas
• Tabled final approval of Vision Fund Guidelines until next meeting

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving minutes, schedule a public hearing for a zoning map amendment, and hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment for home occupations, a PUD amendment, two zoning map amendments, and two special use permits. Staff recommendations are provided for each item.

• Zoning map amendment for Auditor's Lot S-3, Hay Creek Township (ZC2024-004) to rezone 71.2 acres to A-Agriculture for one single-family dwelling
• Zoning text amendment for home occupations (ZOTA2023-005) to amend multiple code sections
• PUD amendment for Misty Waters, Lots 30-36 and 38-39, Block 1 (PUDA2024-001)
• Zoning map amendment for part of Northern Sky Addition and all of Northern Sky Second Addition First Replat (ZC2024-003)
• Special use permits for Apple Creek Farm (SUP2024-008) and Apple Creek Cottage (SUP2024-007)

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission denied a PUD amendment for Misty Waters Lots 30-36 and 38-39, Block 1, which would have changed rear yard setbacks to the inland edge of drainage easements. The commission also approved a zoning ordinance text amendment on home occupations, a zoning map amendment for Northern Sky Addition, and two special use permits for Apple Creek Farm and Apple Creek Cottage.

• Approved home occupations zoning text amendment (6-3)
• Denied Misty Waters PUD amendment for Lots 30-36, 38-39, Block 1 (7-2)
• Approved Northern Sky Addition zoning map amendment to CG (unanimous)
• Approved Apple Creek Farm special use permit for major agriculture recreation (unanimous)
• Approved Apple Creek Cottage special use permit for accessory dwelling unit (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 15 and May 22, 2024 meetings (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will hold public hearings on several liquor license requests, zoning map and text amendments, and subdivision plats. They will also consider a rehabilitation renaissance zone designation, a sidewalk gap process modification, and compensation for the newly elected municipal judge. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for licenses, grants, contracts, and street closures.

• Public hearings for new Class I-2 liquor licenses at Apricot Lane Boutique (4228 Boulder Ridge Road) and Lotus Nail Bar & Spa (1401 Skyline Blvd)
• Public hearings on Ordinances 6578-6581 for zoning amendments and subdivision plats (Central Outpost, Fettig, West Region Medical Addition)
• Consideration of compensation for the newly elected Municipal Judge
• Approval of contracts and bonds for special assessment projects; creation of improvement districts WA 334, SE 585, SI 582, SI 584
• Award of ash tree removal contract to TreeMax, LLC; online auction of equipment

The Board of City Commissioners approved the consent agenda, two new alcohol licenses, four zoning ordinances, a rehabilitation zone designation, and set the municipal judge's salary at $105,000. All votes were unanimous except for the rehabilitation zone, which passed 3-1 with one recusal.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, personnel actions, and expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Class I-2 alcohol license for Apricot Lane Boutique (unanimous)
• Approved Class I-2 alcohol license for Lotus Nail Bar & Spa (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6578 zoning map amendment for Central Outpost Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6579 zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6580 zoning map amendment for Fettig Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6581 zoning map amendment for West Region Medical Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Rehabilitation Renaissance Zone designation at 515 East Main Avenue (3-1, Zenker recused)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is holding a special meeting notice for a Housing and Homeless Forum on June 19, 2024, at the Dream Center Bismarck. The forum is informational, and no action is expected to be taken by the Commission.

• Housing and Homeless Forum at Dream Center Bismarck, 1805 Park Avenue
• Special meeting notice due to possible attendance of three or more commissioners
• No action expected

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving May meeting minutes, decide how to spend the remaining $2,995.75 of a 2022 Historic Preservation Fund grant, and discuss design options for Cathedral Historic District banners. They will also review updates on the Historic Preservation Plan, including a subcommittee meeting and a community survey with 104 responses, and discuss a draft nomination form for a Historic Preservation Award.

• 2022 HPF Grant: $2,995.75 remaining; commission to decide use
• 2023 HPF Grant: Cathedral Historic District banner design options discussed
• Historic Preservation Plan update: subcommittee meeting and survey report (104 responses)
• Historic Preservation Award: nomination form draft and guidelines
• Minutes of May 15, 2024 meeting to be approved

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider approving the draft 2024 Functional Class Update, which reclassifies numerous roads in Mandan, and will vote on submitting a Bicycle Friendly Community renewal application. The board will also receive progress reports on the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study, and consider a modification to the 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program. Public comments are accepted via email.

• Approval of draft 2024 Functional Class Update affecting 22 road segments in Mandan
• Approval to submit Bicycle Friendly Community renewal application
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 MTP (66% complete, due 03/31/2025)
• Progress report on Safe Routes to Services Study (40% complete, due 12/31/2024)
• 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program modification

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting in regular session to handle routine business, including public comment, approval of minutes, and updates on community events and communications. The agenda also includes a DEI/Emergency Services update and other business, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2024
• Juneteenth celebration on June 19, 2024 at General Sibley Park and Campground, 5001 S Washington St
• BisMarket Saturdays from June to October at Kiwanis Park/Municipal Ballpark
• World Refugee Day on June 22, 2024 at Kiwanis Park, 318 S Washington St
• DEI/Emergency Services update

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved a $250 table sponsorship for the Juneteenth event and redirected funds from the Global Neighbors Gala to World Refugee Day. Both motions passed unanimously. The committee also discussed the upcoming Community Conversations event on accessibility and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved April 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $250 table sponsorship for Juneteenth event (unanimous)
• Approved donation of Global Neighbors Gala funds to World Refugee Day (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will review and possibly approve the draft 2024 Functional Class Update, which changes road classifications for several streets in Mandan. They will also vote on submitting a Bicycle Friendly Community renewal application. The agenda includes progress reports on the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study, plus a modification to the 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.

• Draft 2024 Functional Class Update: Sunset Drive and 27th Street N in Mandan reclassified from collector to minor arterial; 13th Ave NW segment reclassified from collector to local
• Approval to submit Bicycle Friendly Community renewal application
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (66% complete, due 03/31/2025)
• Progress report on Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study (40% complete, due 12/31/2024)
• 2023-2024 Unified Planning Work Program modification

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will consider approving a Primary Residential Purchase Renaissance Zone project for Unit 301 at 100 West Broadway Avenue, which would grant a 100% local property tax exemption for five years. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Development Plan and a report from Downtowners. The agenda is otherwise routine, with approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• Primary Residential Purchase request for Broadway Centre Unit 301, 100 West Broadway Ave, with 100% property tax exemption for 5 years
• Public hearing on the amended Renaissance Zone Development Plan
• Report from Downtowners
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2024 meeting

The Authority denied a request for a Renaissance Zone designation and 100% property tax exemption for a condominium purchase at 100 West Broadway Avenue, Unit 301, because no improvements were being made to the unit. The Authority also approved the amended Development Plan as presented, which includes changes to the program. A motion to add a 5-year time limit for future condo exemptions failed.

• Denied Renaissance Zone designation for 100 West Broadway Ave, Unit 301 (5-2)
• Approved amended Development Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Failed motion to add 5-year time limit for future condo exemptions (1-6)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will consider approval of the May 9, 2024 meeting minutes, review financial statements, and hear a general condition assessment of parking ramps from CW Structural's Derek Kost. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements
• CW Structural ramps general condition assessment by Derek Kost

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the May financial statements and authorized structural repairs to the Parkade Ramp. A structural assessment found the Galleria, 3rd & Main, and 6th Street ramps in good condition, but recommended repairs at the Parkade entrance, including concrete repair and traffic coating. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May financial statements (5-0)
• Approved Plans A-1 and A-2 for Parkade Ramp repairs (5-0)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider consent agenda items including zoning ordinance introductions, liquor license renewals, and various contracts. They will also hold a public hearing on a stormwater easement release and discuss a Vision Fund recommendation for the Heartview Foundation.

• Introduction of Ordinances 6578-6582 for zoning map amendments and subdivision plats
• New Class I-2 liquor licenses for Apricot Lane Boutique and Lotus Nail Bar & Spa
• Contract award for tire recycling to Saber Shred Solutions, Inc.
• Purchase of police patrol rifles from Scheels
• Public hearing on stormwater easement release for Whispering Ridge Second Subdivision

The Board approved a Flex PACE program interest buy-down for the Heartview Foundation, structured as a loan of $100,675.65, with all commissioners voting aye. The board also approved the conditional release of a stormwater easement in Whispering Ridge Second Subdivision and awarded an airfield painting bid to Ostrom Painting for $114,213.04. The consent agenda, including various licenses, donations, and contract changes, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $100,675.65 Flex PACE interest buy-down loan for Heartview Foundation (5-0)
• Approved conditional release of 20-foot stormwater easement, Whispering Ridge Second Subdivision (5-0)
• Awarded Airfield Painting Project bid to Ostrom Painting for $114,213.04 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including gaming/liquor license renewals, donations, and contract changes (5-0)
• Entered executive session on contract negotiations; directed staff to continue negotiations as discussed (5-0)

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice for the Board of City Commissioners, issued in case three or more commissioners attend the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Stakeholders Meeting. The agenda states that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission; it is purely a notice of potential attendance.

• 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Stakeholders Meeting
• Meeting at Dream Center Bismarck, 1805 Park Avenue, Bismarck, ND
• No action expected by the Commission

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing and take final action on Ordinance 6577, a zoning text amendment updating floodplain regulations related to the Flood Insurance Rate Map. They will also consider a letter of support for Lady J's Catering and a change order for the Bismarck Airport's wetland project.

• Public hearing and final action on Ordinance 6577 (floodplain zoning amendment)
• Request for letter of support for Lady J's Catering, Inc.
• Approval of Weisz and Sons Wetland Phase 5 Completion Contract Change Order No. 5 and waiver of change order policy

The Board of City Commissioners approved a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding floodplain requirements. They also approved a letter of support for a catering business and a contract change order for the Bismarck Airport.

• Approved letter of support for Lady J's Catering, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6577 amending floodplain zoning requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved Weisz and Sons Wetland Phase 5 Completion Contract Change Order No. 5 and policy waiver (Unanimous)

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will review meeting minutes and discuss stormwater issues, including county ETA stormwater problems and plat dates. They will also review the history of stormwater ordinances from 1997, 2011, and 2017. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Stormwater discussion including county ETA issues and plat dates
• Review of Ordinance 4817 (1997), 5853 (2011), and 6270 (2017) regarding stormwater
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2024

The Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee approved the May 7, 2024 minutes and discussed stormwater coordination between the City and County. They agreed to add Public Health budgeting and IT lease agreements to the July 2, 2024 agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to add Public Health budgeting and IT lease agreements to July 2, 2024 agenda

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on three new liquor licenses, consider updates on the half-cent sales tax and the Bismarck Event Center, and vote on a consent agenda with numerous routine items including contracts, grants, and equipment sales. They will also enter executive session for attorney consultation on an imminent lawsuit.

• Public hearings for new liquor licenses: Days Inn (1300 E Capitol Ave), Tri-Energy Cenex (3801 E Rosser Ave), Rainbow Nails & Spa (722 S 26th St)
• Consider Tyler Parkway Extension as next half-cent sales tax funded project and begin preliminary engineering
• Amend Executive Air Taxi Corporation hangar size from 260' x 120' to 280' x 120'
• Award contract for Project HC 168 and approve Sewer Improvement District SE 582
• Dispose of obsolete bomb squad trailer and sell surplus vehicles/equipment at auction

The Board approved Executive Air Taxi Corporation's request to enlarge its hangar from 260' x 120' to 280' x 120', with Mayor Schmitz abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The board also approved three liquor licenses, assigned Tyler Parkway Extension as the next half-cent sales tax project, and declared a surety in breach of contract for the Wetland Mitigation Project. All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved EATC hangar size amendment to 280' x 120' (4-0, mayor abstained)
• Approved Class C-2 hotel/motel alcohol license for Days Inn Bismarck (5-0)
• Approved Class E beer-only license for Tri-Energy Cenex Expressway (5-0)
• Approved Class I-2 complementary alcohol license for Rainbow Nails & Spa (5-0)
• Assigned Tyler Parkway Extension as next half-cent sales tax project (5-0)
• Declared surety in breach of contract for Wetland Mitigation Project Phases 5 and 6 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditures, grants, and equipment disposal (5-0)

Vision Fund Committee

The Bismarck Vision Fund Committee will meet to approve minutes, review financial statements, and consider a funding application from the Heartview Foundation. They will also discuss the ND Opportunity Fund with Matt Burthold.

• Consider application from Heartview Foundation
• Review Vision Fund financial statements and annual report
• Discussion with Matt Burthold regarding ND Opportunity Fund
• Approval of April 25, 2024 meeting minutes

The Vision Fund Committee approved the minutes and financial statements as presented. The committee unanimously recommended funding for the Heartview Foundation project and moved it directly to the City Commission for approval. The committee also received a report on the North Dakota Opportunity Fund from Matt Burthold.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted financial statements as presented (unanimous)
• Recommended funding for Heartview Foundation project (unanimous)
• Moved Heartview Foundation project directly to City Commission for approval (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a PUD amendment for Misty Waters to resolve a setback encroachment, and will hold public hearings on multiple subdivision plats and zoning map amendments. The commission will also discuss delaying Major Street Plan and Future Land Use Plan amendments and next steps on the Home Occupation ordinance.

• PUD Amendment for Misty Waters, Lots 30-39, Block 1 (PUDA2024-001) to identify drainage easement edge as rear yard setback
• Zoning Map Amendment for Northern Sky Addition (ZC2024-003)
• Major Street Plan Amendment for East Century Avenue and NE 52nd Street (MSPA2024-001)
• Public hearings on final plats and zoning for Fettig Subdivision, Central Outpost Subdivision, West Region Medical Second Addition
• Special Use Permits for a filling station (Brookfield Estates) and drive-through (Sonnet Heights)

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Fettig Subdivision zoning map amendment and final plat, conditioned on a signed annexation petition and a Development Agreement. The commission also approved the Central Outpost and West Region Medical Second Addition subdivisions, a filling station special use permit in Brookfield Estates, and a drive-through for a coffee shop in Sonnet Heights. A zoning ordinance text amendment to allow agriculture recreation uses was approved after a revision to remove the acreage requirement for minor uses.

• Approved Fettig Subdivision zoning map amendment and final plat with annexation petition condition (9-1)
• Approved Central Outpost Subdivision zoning map amendment and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved West Region Medical Second Addition zoning map amendment and final plat (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for filling station at Brookfield Estates Lots 10-11, Block 5 with conditions (6-3, 1 recusal)
• Approved special use permit for drive-through coffee shop at Sonnet Heights Fifth Replat Lots 1-2, Block 1 (unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendment for agriculture recreation uses and private riding arenas with revision removing acreage requirement for minor uses (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items for Misty Waters PUD amendment, Northern Sky zoning map amendment, and East Century Avenue/52nd Street Major Street Plan amendment (5-4)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will review a final report on a pilot project collecting traffic data at signalized intersections, and consider action items including a request for proposals for 2024 pavement conditions collection and analysis, an addendum to the ATAC master agreement for travel demand model analysis, and self-certification. Progress reports will also be given on the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study.

• Pilot Project Final Report on signalized intersections traffic data collection
• 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis RFP
• ATAC Master Agreement Addendum for Arrive 2050 Travel Demand Model Analysis
• Bismarck-Mandan MPO Self-Certification
• Arrive 2050 MTP and Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study progress reports

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to take action on several items: approving a final report on a traffic data collection pilot project, issuing an RFP for 2024 pavement conditions collection and analysis, adding an ATAC master agreement for travel demand model analysis, and self-certifying the MPO. They will also receive progress updates on the Arrive 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study.

• Action on Bismarck Pilot Project Final Report (Exhibit A)
• Action on 2024 Pavement Conditions Collection & Analysis RFP (Exhibit B)
• Action on ATAC Master Agreement Addendum for Arrive 2050 Travel Demand Model Analysis (Exhibit C)
• Action on BMMPO Self-Certification (Exhibit D)
• Progress reports on Arrive 2050 MTP and Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, hearing public comment, and discussing community events such as Capital Pride, Juneteenth, and BisMarket. They will also review communications/marketing, order promotional materials, and receive a DEI/Emergency Services update. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2024
• Community events: Capital Pride (June 15, 2024, Capitol Grounds), Juneteenth (June 19, 2024, Kiwanis Park), BisMarket (Saturdays June-October, Kiwanis Park/Municipal Ballpark)
• Global Neighbors Gala discussion
• Ordering promotional materials
• DEI/Emergency Services update

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee met on May 20, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no formal actions were taken. Members discussed upcoming community events, including Community Conversations, Capital Pride, Juneteenth, and BisMarket, and planned to order promotional materials. The committee also discussed the Global Neighbors Gala sponsorship donation and a flag project.

• No formal actions taken due to lack of quorum
• Minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Ordered 150 brochures and a large QR code for promotional materials
• Scheduled Community Conversations events for July 24 and November 14, 2024
• Discussed Global Neighbors Gala sponsorship donation for future decision

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA2023-005) that would update regulations for home occupations and model homes. Staff recommends delaying action on the amendment. The meeting is open to the public, and comments on the public hearing item can be submitted in person or by email.

• Public meeting on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZOTA2023-005 regarding home occupations and model homes
• Staff recommendation: Delay action on the amendment
• Proposed changes include definitions for family child care, home occupation, in-home child care, and model home
• New standards for minor and major home occupations, including permitting, signage, and parking rules
• Model homes would be permitted in residential districts with conversion or removal after subdivision development

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting on May 15, 2024, to review a draft ordinance amendment regarding home occupations. The meeting consisted of a public hearing with extensive testimony from residents and business owners; no vote was taken. The commission adjourned without making a decision, and enforcement of the current ordinance remains suspended until an amendment is approved.

• No formal decisions made; public hearing held on draft home occupation ordinance amendment
• Enforcement of current ordinance remains suspended until amendment approved (as stated by staff)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider approval of April minutes, receive updates on 2022 and 2023 Historic Preservation Fund grants, and discuss the Historic Preservation Plan, including survey results and subcommittee formation. The agenda is largely informational with no action items requiring a vote.

• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant: banners for Highland Acres Historic District being printed, additional Timeline books to be printed
• 2023 Historic Preservation Fund Grant: Cathedral Historic District banner subcommittee meeting May 30, Highland Acres walking tour maps in progress
• Historic Preservation Plan: survey closed with over 100 responses, subcommittee to include 22 interested community members
• Historic Preservation Month events in May, including walking tour and presentations

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved the April 17, 2024 meeting minutes and heard a presentation from the Renaissance Zone Authority. The Commission denied funding for additional Bismarck Timeline booklets due to high costs, and will decide on alternative uses for the remaining $2,995.75 in grant funds by September. Updates were provided on the 2022 and 2023 Historic Preservation Fund grants, the Historic Preservation Plan survey, and Historic Preservation Month events.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Denied funding for Bismarck Timeline booklets (5-0)
• Consensus to wait on additional Highland Acres banners until installed banners are reviewed

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will meet to vote on consent agenda items including liquor license renewals and new licenses, flood control cost-share agreements, and various contracts. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on a vehicle equipment ordinance, a Vision Fund recommendation, and presentations on police recruitment and the city website.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6576 regarding equipment of vehicles
• New Class C-2 hotel/motel alcohol license for Days Inn at 1300 E Capitol Ave
• New Class E beer license for Tri-Energy Cenex at 3801 East Rosser Ave
• Cost-share agreements with State Water Commission for South Bismarck Flood Control and water main projects
• Vision Fund support for Flex PACE program for Great Plains Restorative Services

The Board approved a Vision Fund Committee recommendation to support a Flex PACE program interest buy-down for Great Plains Restorative Services, LLC, with Mayor Schmitz abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including numerous administrative items such as liquor license renewals, a hotel alcohol license for Days Inn, and various contracts and agreements. The Commission also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District and Bismarck North Developers, LLC regarding Elk Ridge Third Addition, and authorized negotiation of a joint powers agreement for a regional pH stabilizer storage facility. No action was taken on the discussion regarding the BCI report on Charlie Jeske.

• Approved Flex PACE program interest buy-down for Great Plains Restorative Services, LLC (4-0, Mayor recused)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals and new licenses for Days Inn, Tri-Energy Cenex, and Rainbow Nails & Spa (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bismarck Parks and Recreation District and Bismarck North Developers, LLC for Elk Ridge Third Addition (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of joint powers agreement for regional pH stabilizer storage facility (unanimous)
• Adopted local limits for Bismarck Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved update on Water Development Plan projects for ND Department of Water Resource legislative budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6576 regarding equipment of vehicles (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for Stormwater Improvement Project SU92 and rebid Boulder Ridge Stormwater Improvements (consent agenda)

Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities approved $5,500 in scholarships: five new applicants will each receive $1,000, and one repeat applicant will receive $500. The committee also approved the January meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, and noted no barrier-free or financial requests were submitted.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $14,651.23 in bank (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,000 scholarships to five new applicants (unanimous)
• Awarded $500 scholarship to one repeat applicant (unanimous)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 11, 2024 meeting, review financial statements, and discuss the results of a mobile app feedback assessment survey. The agenda also includes a general other business item and adjournment.

• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements
• Mobile app feedback assessment survey results

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting and the April financial statements, both unanimously. A survey on mobile app feedback was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved April 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financial statements (unanimous)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Renaissance Zone Authority will consider approving a $1,000,000 rehabilitation project for JOMO House at 515 East Main Avenue, converting the building into a coffee/tea house and restaurant. The agenda also includes a review of the Renaissance Ordinance, Bylaws, and Development Plan, and a report from Downtowners. The meeting will begin with approval of the March 14, 2024 minutes.

• JOMO House rehabilitation at 515 East Main Avenue, $1,000,000 investment, staff recommends approval with conditions
• Review of Renaissance Ordinance, Bylaws, and Development Plan
• Report from Downtowners
• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will consider approval of minutes from April 2, 2024, receive an update on Bismarck Burleigh Public Health including draft bylaws and public health services, and discuss Dakota Media Access regarding radio access to government meetings. They will also receive an update on the Provident Building. The meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2024
• Bismarck Burleigh Public Health update with draft bylaws and public health services
• Dakota Media Access discussion on 2023 government meetings with radio access
• Provident Building update

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee approved the April 2, 2024, minutes. The group discussed draft bylaws for a Joint Board of Health and agreed to collaborate on a board member application reflecting professional medical experience. Dakota Media Access discussed funding challenges, and Burleigh County confirmed it will remain a tenant in the City/County Building through end of 2025. Storm water concerns in rural subdivisions were added to the June 4, 2024, agenda.

• Approved April 2, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to collaborate on a Joint Board of Health board member application
• Agreed to add storm water concerns in rural subdivisions to June 4, 2024, agenda

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition holds its quarterly meeting, featuring updates on the Better Bismarck campaign, subcommittee reports on prevention, intoxication/withdrawal management, and treatment/recovery, plus introductions of new services and members. The agenda is largely informational with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Better Bismarck Campaign update by Renae Moch, BBPH Director
• NDDHS/CCBHC Organizational Chart presented by Laura Anderson, ND Behavioral Health & Human Services
• Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant update by Izzy Ballatak
• SOR Grant update by Sue Kahler
• Youthworks new services presentation by Sara Eastman

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition met quarterly, receiving updates on the Community Health Needs Assessment, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), and the new Youthworks Engagement Center. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with subcommittee reports and a scheduled next meeting for August 6, 2024.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 10:00-11:30 AM

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct applicant interviews for the position of Assistant City Administrator. If a candidate is selected, the commission will enter an executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy for a compensation package. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024, at 8:00 AM.

• Conduct applicant interviews for Assistant City Administrator
• Possible executive session on contract negotiation strategy for compensation package

The Board of City Commissioners interviewed two candidates and unanimously appointed Doug Wiles as Assistant City Administrator. The board then held an executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy and approved moving forward with the consensus reached during that session.

• Appointed Doug Wiles as Assistant City Administrator (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiation strategy (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with executive session consensus (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy for a compensation package for hiring an Assistant City Administrator. The session is closed to the public under state law. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session on contract negotiation strategy for Assistant City Administrator compensation
• Closed session under NDCC 44-04-19.2 and 44-04-19.1(9)

The Board of City Commissioners met and, after an executive session on contract negotiation strategy, voted unanimously to move forward with the compensation package discussed for hiring an Assistant City Administrator. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved moving forward with compensation package for Assistant City Administrator (unanimous)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Board of Directors is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on the Public Safety Software Project and the SIRN 20/20 radio network. New business includes discussion of the budget and the Central Fire Tower, followed by a director update. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.

• Review/approve minutes from 03/17/23 and 05/09/23
• Public Safety Software Project update
• SIRN 20/20 update
• Budget discussion under new business
• Central Fire Tower discussion under new business

Vision Fund Committee

The Bismarck Vision Fund Committee is meeting to review and consider applications for Vision Fund grants from four businesses: PT Real Estate Holdings, Frank Properties, Great Plains Restorative Services, and Mustard Seed. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings and review financial statements, which show no change from the March meeting. This is a regular business meeting focused on funding decisions.

• Continued consideration of application from PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC
• Consider application from Frank Properties, LLC
• Final consideration of Great Plains Restorative Services, LLC application
• Final consideration of Mustard Seed, LLC application
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 28 and April 16, 2024

The committee denied funding applications from PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC, Frank Properties, LLC, and Mustard Seed, LLC. One application from Great Plains Restorative Services, LLC was moved forward with a recommended 24-month buydown.

• Approved March 28, 2024 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Received financial statements (4-0)
• Denied application from PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC (4-0)
• Denied application from Frank Properties, LLC (3-1)
• Recommended Great Plains Restorative Services, LLC for a 24-month buydown (4-0)
• Denied application from Mustard Seed, LLC (4-0)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a major subdivision final plat and zoning map amendment for the Fettig Subdivision, where staff recommends denial due to the applicant's refusal to annex. The commission will also consider a minor subdivision plat, a future land use plan amendment, and two zoning ordinance text amendments. Public comments may be submitted in person or by email before the meeting.

• Fettig Subdivision: Major subdivision final plat (FPLT2024-002) and zoning map amendment (ZC2023-014) for 4.8 acres east of Bismarck; staff recommends denial without annexation
• Apple Creek Country Club Fourth Subdivision: Minor subdivision plat (MPLT2024-002); staff recommends approval
• Hay Creek Township, Sections 7 and 18: Future Land Use Plan Amendment (FLUP2024-001); staff recommends approval
• Revisions to Floodplain District: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA2023-004); staff recommends approval
• Revisions to Agriculture Zoning District: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA2023-001); staff recommends approval

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission voted to continue the public hearing for the Fettig Subdivision zoning map amendment and final plat after a motion to deny failed. The commission also approved the Apple Creek Country Club Fourth Subdivision minor plat, a future land use plan amendment for Hay Creek Township, and two zoning ordinance text amendments. A third ordinance amendment on agriculture recreation uses was continued for staff revisions.

• Motion to deny Fettig Subdivision zoning map amendment and final plat failed (4-7)
• Continued Fettig Subdivision public hearing unanimously
• Approved Apple Creek Country Club Fourth Subdivision minor plat unanimously
• Recommended approval of Hay Creek Township future land use plan amendment unanimously
• Approved floodplain ordinance text amendment (Section 14-04-19) unanimously
• Continued agriculture recreation uses ordinance text amendment unanimously

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will hold public hearings on a new alcohol license for Coco Nails & Spa, a beer license transfer to Brake Time, and a zoning change for Capital Electric Second Subdivision. They will also consider a Vision Fund recommendation for Superior Precast, a street light and traffic signal project bid, and discuss the Bismarck Event Center director position and a new commissioner for the Finance Portfolio.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6575 to rezone Lot 2, Block 1, Capital Electric Second Subdivision from A-Agricultural to Conditional MA-Industrial
• Public hearing for new Class I-2 alcohol license for Coco Nails & Spa at 820 43rd Avenue NE
• Public hearing to transfer beer license from Loaf 'N Jug #685 to Brake Time at 2835 North Washington Street
• Consider Vision Fund Committee recommendation for PACE interest buy-down for Superior Precast, LLC
• Discuss options for Bismarck Event Center director position

The Board of City Commissioners denied Ordinance 6575, which would have rezoned Lot 2, Block 1 of Capital Electric Second Subdivision from Agricultural to Conditional MA-Industrial, after public opposition. The board also approved a PACE program interest buy-down for Superior Precast, LLC, and awarded a street light and traffic signal contract to Edling Electric for $69,800. The Finance portfolio was assigned to Commissioner Zenker, with Mayor Schmitz voting against.

• Denied Ordinance 6575 zoning change from A- Agricultural to Conditional MA-Industrial (5-0)
• Approved PACE program interest buy-down for Superior Precast, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded Street Light and Traffic Signal Project SV 76 to Edling Electric for $69,800 (5-0)
• Approved new Class I-2 liquor license for Coco Nails & Spa (5-0)
• Approved transfer of beer license to Brake Time at 2835 North Washington Street (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Zenker to Finance portfolio (4-1, Mayor Schmitz nay)
• Approved Consent Agenda including personnel actions, expenditures, and various contracts (5-0)

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and approve the minutes from January 23, 2024, discuss the SIRN 20/20 project, review the 2024 budget, and address new business and a director update. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person.

• Review/approve minutes from 1/23/24
• SIRN 20/20 discussion
• 2024 budget review
• New business
• Director update

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice for the Bismarck Board of City Commissioners, issued in case three or more commissioners attend the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC Annual Dinner on April 18, 2024, at the Bismarck Event Center. The agenda states that no action is expected to be taken by the Commission, making this a procedural notice rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Special meeting notice for possible attendance at Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC Annual Dinner
• Event at Bismarck Event Center, 315 South 5th Street, Bismarck, ND
• No action expected to be taken by the Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the March 20, 2024 minutes, hear updates on the ND National Guard museum wing and historic preservation grants, and discuss upcoming Historic Preservation Month. The commission will also choose a banner design for the Highland Acres Historic District as part of the 2022 grant. The 2024 grant of $21,990 was awarded and requires no action at this meeting.

• 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grant of $21,990 awarded for K-12 education kit, 6th Street survey, and CLG conference
• Choose a banner design for Highland Acres Historic District (2022 grant)
• Update on ND National Guard New Museum Wing
• Introduction of City Engineer Gabe Schell
• Upcoming May Historic Preservation Month

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved the banner design for the Highland Acres Historic District and agreed to prepare a press release explaining the design. The commission also approved developing a QR code for Historic Preservation Month events and adding two local history events to the calendar. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates on the ND National Guard museum project and grant progress.

• Approved Highland Acres Historic District banner design and press release (6-0)
• Approved QR code for Historic Preservation Month and added History Hotdish and Local Historical Trivia night to calendar (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 20, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss the committee's direction and future planning strategy. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or financial details.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee direction and future planning strategy

The Vision Fund Committee discussed how future projects should be evaluated and reached general consensus to favor projects that lead and create growth over those that follow growth created by others. The group agreed no additional restrictions were needed and that the policy and scoring rubric would not change at this time. Members also agreed to consider, for select projects, a term shorter than 10 years on a buy-down project and funding below the applicant's request. Approval of prior meeting minutes was moved to the April 25, 2024 regular meeting agenda; no formal votes or funding decisions were recorded.

• Agreed no changes to Vision Fund policy or scoring rubric at this time
• Consensus to prioritize projects that lead and create growth over projects that follow growth
• Agreed scoring matrix will be included with each application in the agenda packet
• Agreed to consider terms under 10 years on buy-down projects and funding below applicant requests for select projects
• Approval of meeting minutes moved to April 25, 2024 regular meeting agenda

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider amendments to the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, approve the Arrive 2050 Forecast Final Report, and act on a contract amendment for the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program. They will also receive progress reports on the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study and an administrative modification to the 2023-2024 UPWP.

• 2024-2027 TIP amendments: Mandan RRFB project and Bismarck Eastdale Dr & East Main Ave rail crossings project
• Action on Arrive 2050 Forecast Final Report
• 2024 UPWP contract amendment
• Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study progress report
• 2023-2024 UPWP administrative modification

Forestry Advisory Board

The Forestry Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January, discuss 2024 planting projects and contracts, and continue Arbor Day discussions. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major decisions detailed.

• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2024 planting projects discussion
• 2024 contracts discussion
• 2024 Arbor Day continued discussion

The Forestry Advisory Board approved the January 16, 2024 meeting minutes. They reviewed updates on 2024 planting projects and contracts, including a $125,000 pruning contract and a $30,000 stump contract. The board also discussed the 2025 budget, which includes increases for pruning and removal contracts. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was the unanimous approval of the minutes.

• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, community conversations, and upcoming community events. The agenda includes planning for events such as Families Around The World, BisMarket, and Capital Pride, as well as communications and promotional materials. No major policy decisions or financial contracts are listed.

• Families Around The World - April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM
• BisMarket - July 13, 20, & 27, 2024 and September 7, 14, & 21, 2024
• Capital Pride - June 14-16, 2024
• Ordering promotional materials

The Human Relations Committee approved a motion to request a $2,000 budget increase for 2025, with all members voting in favor. They also approved the previous meeting's minutes. The committee discussed hosting two more Community Conversations events in 2024, participating in Capital Pride with a booth on June 15, and other upcoming events.

• Approved request for $2,000 budget increase for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing and consider action on amendments to the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including projects for Mandan RRFB and Bismarck rail crossings. They will also review and potentially approve the final Arrive 2050 Forecast report, a contract amendment for the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program, and receive progress updates on the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study and other administrative items.

• Public hearing and action on 2024-2027 TIP amendments: Mandan RRFB project and Bismarck Eastdale Dr & East Main Ave rail crossings
• Action item: Approve Arrive 2050 Forecast Final Report (Travel Demand Model socio-economic update)
• Action item: Approve 2024 UPWP contract amendment
• Progress report: Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study (22% complete, due 12/31/2024)
• Administrative modification to 2023-2024 UPWP

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a site authorization request for ABATE of North Dakota at Doublewood of Bismarck, Inc., located at 1400 Interchange Avenue. They will also vote on entering an executive session for attorney consultation regarding a Public Service Commission matter. The agenda is otherwise limited to these two items.

• Site authorization request for ABATE of North Dakota at Doublewood of Bismarck, Inc., 1400 Interchange Avenue
• Executive session under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.2 for attorney consultation on a Public Service Commission matter

The Board of City Commissioners unanimously approved the site authorization application for ABATE of North Dakota at Doublewood of Bismarck, Inc. The board also entered a brief executive session for attorney consultation regarding a Public Service Commission matter and agreed to move forward with the consensus reached during that closed discussion.

• Approved site authorization for ABATE of North Dakota at Doublewood of Bismarck (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for attorney consultation on Public Service Commission matter (unanimous)
• Exited executive session and adopted consensus from closed discussion (unanimous)

Animal Advisory Board

The April 11, 2024, meeting of the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is on July 11, 2024.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the March 14 meeting, reviewing financial statements, and receiving an update on a Survey Monkey assessment for mobile app feedback. The meeting is largely routine and procedural.

• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements
• Update on Survey Monkey mobile app feedback assessment

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the minutes from the March 14, 2024 meeting and the February financial statements, both by unanimous votes. Members also heard an update on a mobile app feedback survey, which is active through April 26, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February financials (4-0)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including alcohol license transfers, a scooter-sharing agreement, and several construction contracts. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on a budget amendment, a development agreement for city property, and a discussion on the Bismarck Event Center. The meeting also includes two executive sessions for contract negotiations.

• Transfer of beer license to Brake Time at 2835 North Washington Street
• New alcohol license for Coco Nails & Spa at 820 43rd Avenue NE
• Ordinance 6575: zoning map amendment from Agricultural to Conditional MA-Industrial for Capital Electric Second Subdivision
• MOU with Blue Jay Transit for standup electric scooter sharing
• Bid award for Water Treatment Plant Expansion GMP3A (UPS replacement)

The Board of City Commissioners approved the consent agenda and several regular agenda items, including awarding concrete construction contracts totaling $2,842,614.90 to Strata Corporation and Knife River. They also approved a $108,640 pavement crack sealing contract with Roadway Services, Inc., and a development/purchase agreement for city-owned property at 2712 Hamilton Street. The board entered executive session for contract negotiation strategy and later voted to move forward with the consensus discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including vouchers 1117013-1117218 (unanimous)
• Approved concrete contracts: Strata Corp $1,494,649 (Part A1), Knife River $244,792.95 (Part A2) and $1,103,172.95 (Part B) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Pavement Crack Sealing Project HC 167 to Roadway Services, Inc. for $108,640 (unanimous)
• Approved development and purchase agreement for 2712 Hamilton Street; removed executive session item 3G (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6574 amending 2023 budget (unanimous, no public comment)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiation strategy; reconvened and voted to move forward with consensus (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a request to enter executive session for attorney consultation regarding a Public Service Commission matter. No other business is listed, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.2 for attorney consultation
• Discussion of a Public Service Commission matter

The Board of City Commissioners held a special meeting that consisted solely of entering and exiting an executive session for attorney consultation regarding a Public Service Commission matter. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Entered executive session under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.2 for attorney consultation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session after 36 minutes (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting that includes a meeting of the Board of Equalization. They will receive the Assessing Division's 2024 annual report and hold a public hearing on the city's annual assessment. This is a routine annual process for property assessments.

• Receive Assessing Division 2024 Annual Report
• Public hearing on the City's Annual Assessment

Meeting as the Board of Equalization, commissioners approved the 2024 Assessing Division Annual Report and two property lists: one for owners who agree with the Assessing Division's recommended values and one for owners who disagree. All votes were unanimous roll-call votes. Five property owners spoke at a public hearing about proposed valuation increases on their properties. No other substantive decisions are recorded in these minutes.

• Approved list of properties where owners agree with the Assessing Division's recommended values (all aye)
• Approved list of properties where owners disagree with the Assessing Division's recommended values (all aye)
• Approved the 2024 Assessing Division Annual Report reflecting changes discussed at the meeting (all aye)
• Received the Assessing Division 2024 Annual Report presentation from City Assessor Allison Jensen
• Held public hearing; five property owners spoke on proposed valuation increases

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the Burleigh County Home Rule Charter, consider a 1/2-cent sales tax initiative, receive an update on Bismarck Burleigh Public Health, and hear an update on the Provident Building. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room.

• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024
• Discussion of Burleigh County Home Rule Charter
• 1/2-Cent Sales Tax Initiative
• Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Update
• Provident Building Update

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee met and approved the March 5, 2024, minutes. They discussed a potential 1-cent sales tax initiative, which could generate $22 million annually for the detention center, sheriff's department, state's attorney's office, and property tax relief. They also discussed creating a Public Health Advisory Board and requested draft bylaws for review. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved March 5, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss next steps for the Bismarck Event Center. No formal action is listed on the agenda; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Bismarck Event Center next steps

The Board of City Commissioners held a general discussion on the Bismarck Event Center, covering the vacant director position, Fact Finding Subcommittee findings, potential third-party management, staff division, and the Commission's role. No formal decisions were made; the item was placed on the regular agenda for the April 9, 2024 meeting.

• Placed Event Center discussion on April 9, 2024 regular agenda

Vision Fund Committee

The Bismarck Vision Fund Committee will meet to review and consider four grant applications from local organizations and businesses. The committee will also receive financial statements and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Consider application from Great Plains Restorative Services
• Consider application from Mustard Seed, LLC
• Review application from PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC
• Review application from Superior Precast, LLC
• Receive Vision Fund financial statements as of March 14, 2024

The Vision Fund Committee approved minutes and financial statements, advanced applications from Great Plains Restorative Services and Mustard Seed, LLC to full review, continued PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC to the April 25 meeting, and awarded a Pace buydown to Superior Precast, LLC. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved financial statements as presented (unanimous)
• Moved Great Plains Restorative Services to full application review (unanimous)
• Moved Mustard Seed, LLC to full application review (unanimous)
• Continued PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC to April 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Awarded Pace buydown to Superior Precast, LLC (unanimous)

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, zoning map amendments, and special use permits, including a request by Central Power Electric Cooperative for a utility maintenance facility. Public hearings are scheduled for a major street plan amendment, two special use permits, and a continued hearing on home occupations. The agenda also includes an update on an agri-tourism ordinance.

• Central Outpost Subdivision: 40.21-acre preliminary plat and zoning change to PUD for utility maintenance facility (PPLT2024-001, ZC2024-002)
• West Region Medical Second Addition: preliminary plat and zoning map amendment (PPLT2024-002, ZC2024-001)
• Revisions to Floodplain District: zoning ordinance text amendment (ZOTA2023-004)
• Hay Creek Township: Major Street Plan Amendment (MSPA2023-001) public hearing
• Jacks First Addition: Special Use Permit for drive-through (SUP2024-002) public hearing

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved consent agenda items 3, 4, and 5, which include preliminary plats for Central Outpost Subdivision and West Region Medical Second Addition, plus a floodplain district zoning text amendment, all with public hearings to be scheduled. The commission also approved a major street plan amendment and called for a public hearing on a future land use plan amendment for Hay Creek Township, approved a special use permit for a drive-through oil change service on Lot 3, Block 1, Jacks First Addition, and approved a special use permit to increase accessory structure size up to 2,400 square feet on Lot 2, Block 1, Olive Tree Subdivision. The public hearing on the home occupations zoning text amendment was continued to April 24, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda items 3, 4, 5 (preliminary plats and floodplain text amendment) with public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved major street plan amendment and called public hearing for future land use plan amendment, Hay Creek Township (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for drive-through oil change service, Lot 3, Block 1, Jacks First Addition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory structures up to 2,400 sq ft, Lot 2, Block 1, Olive Tree Subdivision (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on home occupations zoning text amendment to April 24, 2024 (unanimous)

Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition

The Tobacco Free Executive Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on items including the College Big Tobacco Exposed projects, the Tobacco Prevention Policy Initiative, and Tobacco Prevention Pilot Projects. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting.

• College Big Tobacco Exposed projects
• Tobacco Prevention Policy Initiative
• Tobacco Prevention Pilot Projects
• Approval of January 9, 2024 minutes

The Executive Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 9, 2023. Members discussed tobacco prevention pilot projects, educational campaigns, and upcoming 'Hidden In Plain Sight' events at middle schools.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved 1/9/2023 minutes
• Scheduled next Executive Board meeting for August 20th at 5:30 pm

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will make a final decision on disciplinary action for Event Center Director Charlie Jeske based on a fact-finding subcommittee's recommendation. The agenda also includes public hearings on two liquor licenses, a zoning change appeal, and several infrastructure projects, along with consent agenda items covering contracts, budget amendments, and fee changes.

• Final decision on Charlie Jeske, Event Center Director, discipline
• Public hearing on liquor license for Plant Perfect at 4615 Ottawa St
• Public hearing on liquor license for Lux Nails at 3001 Yorktown Dr
• Ordinance 6573: zoning change to PUD for McKenzie and Coffin's Second Addition
• Appeal of denied zoning change for Capital Electric Second Subdivision

The Board of City Commissioners voted 4-1 to overturn the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a zoning change from Agricultural to Conditional MA-Industrial for Lot 2, Block 1, Capital Electric Second Subdivision, and directed staff to proceed with a public hearing. The board also approved several contracts, including street light and traffic signal projects, a roofing project, and a sidewalk project list. A proposed half-cent sales tax initiative for public safety and transportation was discussed but not placed on the ballot.

• Overturned Planning and Zoning denial of zoning change to Conditional MA-Industrial for Capital Electric Second Subdivision (4-1)
• Approved Street Light and Traffic Signal Project SV 73 to Edling Electric for $96,287.50 (5-0)
• Approved Street Light and Traffic Signal Project SV 74 to Edling Electric for $146,405.00 (5-0)
• Approved Public Works Roofing Project to Tecta America with base bid and alternates totaling $2,283,948.00 (5-0)
• Approved revised City Concrete A-2 sidewalk gap project list (5-0)
• Approved East Century Avenue reconstruction Alternative D (5-0)
• Approved new Class I-2 alcohol license for Plant Perfect at 4615 Ottawa Street (5-0)
• Approved new Class I-2 alcohol license for Lux Nails at 3001 Yorktown Drive (5-0)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider approving an Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims with Charlie Jeske, and to consider removing an item from the regular City Commission meeting agenda scheduled for the same day. The agenda contains only these two items, both procedural in nature.

• Consider approval of Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims with Charlie Jeske
• Consider removal of item 5A on regular City Commission meeting March 26, 2024

The Board of City Commissioners approved an Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims with Charlie Jeske by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Schmitz voting nay. They also voted unanimously to remove Item 5A from the March 26, 2024, agenda. The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Approved Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims with Charlie Jeske (4-1)
• Removed Item 5A from March 26, 2024 agenda (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a request to enter executive session under NDCC 44-04-19.2 to receive attorney consultation regarding an imminent lawsuit. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public for that item.

• Executive session for attorney consultation on imminent lawsuit
• Special meeting at 4:00 PM, March 22, 2024, in Mayor's Conference Room

The Board of City Commissioners held a closed executive session for attorney consultation regarding an imminent lawsuit, then unanimously authorized Attorney Brian Schmidt to continue negotiations as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Entered executive session for attorney consultation on imminent lawsuit (5-0)
• Exited executive session after 45 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Attorney Brian Schmidt to continue negotiations as discussed in executive session (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will review and comment on a proposed National Register of Historic Places nomination to expand the Highland Acres Historic District to include the adjacent Torrance Addition, which contains 20 houses. The commission will also hear updates on historic preservation grants, discuss downtown artifacts, and consider other regular business. Public comments on the nomination may be submitted in person or by email before the meeting.

• Review of NRHP nomination for Highland Acres Historic District Boundary Increase (Torrance Addition, 20 houses)
• Introduction of new commission member James Scooter Pursley
• Update on 2022 Historic Preservation Fund Grant (design and additional funds)
• Update on 2023 Historic Preservation Fund Grant (walking tour maps, conference attendance, Cathedral Historic District banners)
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Guide for Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved a motion to prepare a letter supporting the Highland Acres Historic District boundary increase nomination, including specific points on accessory dwelling units, non-contributing structures, and property owner inquiry processes. The commission also approved motions regarding downtown artifacts, a Historic Preservation Month exhibit, banner design refinement, and printing additional Bismarck Timeline books. All votes were unanimous among the five commissioners present.

• Approved staff letter supporting Highland Acres Historic District boundary increase (5-0)
• Approved staff inquiry to State Historical Society about downtown artifacts (5-0)
• Approved commission exhibit for Historic Preservation Month in downtown window (5-0)
• Approved Commissioner Swanson working with Indigo Signs on banner design (5-0)
• Approved use of remaining grant funds to print additional Bismarck Timeline books (5-0)
• Approved developing a plan for Historic Preservation Month events (5-0)

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee is holding a special meeting notice for a joint attendance at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC's Economic Development Committee Meeting. The notice is issued in case three or more committee members attend, and no action is expected to be taken by the committee.

• Special meeting notice for Vision Fund Committee
• Attendance at Economic Development Committee Meeting
• No action expected

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will review and potentially approve several action items, including the 2024 Title VI Plan Update, the 2023 Ortho-Contour Project, and a Recreational Trails Program project for the Lincoln Park District 66th Street Trail Extension. They will also receive progress reports on the Arrive 2050 Forecast/MTP and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study, and consider an administrative modification to the 2024-2027 TIP for a statewide ITS project.

• 2024 Title VI Plan Update (action item)
• 2023 Ortho-Contour Project approval (action item)
• Lincoln Park District 66th Street Trail Extension Project (action item)
• 2024-2027 TIP Administrative Modification for statewide ITS project
• Progress reports on Arrive 2050 Forecast/MTP and Safe Routes to Services Study

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to consider approval of minutes from February 26, 2024, and to discuss follow-up on community conversations, the annual report, and upcoming community events. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Consider approval of minutes from 2.26.2024
• Community Conversations follow-up discussion
• Annual Report discussion
• High Plains Fair Housing Movie Night - April 4, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM
• Families Around The World - April 22, 2024, 6:00 PM

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved its previous meeting minutes unanimously. It reviewed the 2023 Annual Report to be presented to the City Commission on April 9, 2024, and discussed follow-up actions from a Community Conversations event with about 70 attendees. The committee decided not to participate in the Band Night Parade due to lack of availability, and planned booths for upcoming community events.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Decided not to participate in Band Night Parade on May 10, 2024
• Planned to host booth at High Plains Fair Housing Movie Night on April 4, 2024
• Planned to host booth at Families Around the World on April 22, 2024
• Discussed hosting booth at BisMarket in July or September (no final decision)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Title VI Plan update, then consider approving the completed 2023 Ortho-Contour Project and a Recreational Trails Program project for the Lincoln Park District 66th Street Trail Extension. The committee will also receive progress reports on the Arrive 2050 forecast/MTP and the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study, and consider an administrative modification to the 2024-2027 TIP for a statewide ITS project.

• Public hearing and action on 2024 Title VI Plan update
• Action on 2023 Ortho-Contour Project approval (100% complete)
• Action on Lincoln Park District 66th Street Trail Extension RTP project
• Progress report on Arrive 2050 Forecast/Arrive 2050 MTP (47% complete)
• TIP administrative modification for statewide ITS project

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority is holding its regular March 14, 2024 meeting. The board will consider approving the February 8 meeting minutes, review financial statements, and vote on purchasing a pickup truck. They will also discuss the 3rd St. & Thayer Ave intersection under other business.

• Consider approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review financial statements
• Equipment purchase: pickup truck vehicle
• Discussion: 3rd St. & Thayer Ave intersection

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the February 2024 financial statements and accepted new valuations for the parking ramps from NDIRF. They also noted a new pickup truck on order for $44,675 and encouraged public comments on intersection safety. All votes were unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved February 2024 financial statements (3-0)
• Accepted new NDIRF valuations for parking ramps (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will consider four Downtown Design Review requests, including a full demolition of the Fleck House property, an expansion at Sanford Bismarck, a gas station repair, and a new commercial parking lot. They will also review the Renaissance Zone Development Plan, bylaws, and ordinance, hear a report from Downtowners, and elect officers.

• Fleck House full demolition at 122 East Thayer Avenue (DDR2023-003)
• Sanford Bismarck Endoscopy Expansion at 715 East Broadway Avenue (DDR2024-001)
• Arco Gas Station Repair at 406 North 6th Street (DDR2024-002)
• Proposed Commercial Parking Lot at 506 & 510 North 5th Street (DDR2024-003)
• Review of Renaissance Zone Development Plan, Bylaws, and Ordinance

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority approved a full demolition of a building at 122 East Thayer Avenue and a clinic addition at 715 East Broadway Avenue. The board also authorized exterior repairs at 406 North 6th Street and elected its officers.

• Approved full demolition of 122 East Thayer Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved endoscopy clinic addition and parking lot at 715 East Broadway Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved exterior alterations at 406 North 6th Street with requirement to work with Design Advisors (unanimous)
• Elected Jim Christianson as Chair and Joe Fink as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved corrected minutes from February 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will hold a continued discussion and final decision on the Fact-Finding Subcommittee's recommendation regarding performance issues of Event Center Director Charlie Jeske, including possible discipline and operational changes. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a policy for department director employment and performance. Other agenda items include consent items such as liquor licenses, zoning changes, and various contracts.

• Final decision on Charlie Jeske, Event Center Director, discipline
• Discussion of department director employment and performance policy
• Zoning map amendment for Remedy Housing Solutions (Ordinance 6573)
• New Class I-2 liquor licenses for Lux Nails and Plant Perfect
• Contracts for Sewer Improvement Districts SI 578 and SI 579

The Board of City Commissioners met March 12, 2024, and approved its consent agenda, including minutes, personnel actions, expenditures, alcohol license introductions, and various department requests. On the regular agenda, the commission tabled for two weeks the final recommendation from the City Commission Fact-Finding Subcommittee regarding performance issues of Charlie Jeske, Event Center Director, to return March 26, 2024. The commission approved City Concrete 2024 Parts A-1, A-2, and B, and awarded contracts for sewer and street improvement districts and water utility projects. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (all aye)
• Tabled Event Center Director performance recommendation to March 26, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved City Concrete 2024 Parts A-1 and B, plans and specs, and advertising for bids (all aye)
• Approved City Concrete 2024 Part A-2, plans and specs, and advertising for bids; directed staff to evaluate A-2 address list for March 26 (all aye)
• Awarded SI 578 contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Company for $361,918.48 (all aye)
• Awarded SI 579 contract to Ti-Zack Concrete, LLC for $2,890,695.48 (all aye)
• Approved SU 95 resolutions to receive bids and award contract (all aye)
• Awarded WU 143 contract to Basaraba Excavating for $2,499,999.99, contingent on Parks and Recreation concurrence and removal of state grant funds condition (all aye)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a request to enter executive session to receive attorney consultation regarding an imminent lawsuit. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after the closed session.

• Executive session under NDCC 44-04-19.2 for attorney consultation on imminent lawsuit

The Board of City Commissioners met on 3/11/2024 and entered executive session at 3:00 PM under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.2 to receive attorney consultation regarding an imminent lawsuit. The board exited executive session at 4:10 PM and reconvened in regular session at 4:11 PM. Commissioners then voted unanimously to direct staff to proceed as discussed in the executive session. The meeting adjourned at 4:12 PM. The minutes do not state what specific action staff were directed to take.

• Entered executive session for attorney consultation on an imminent lawsuit (all aye)
• Exited executive session at 4:10 PM (all aye)
• Directed staff to proceed as discussed in executive session (all aye)
• Adjourned at 4:12 PM

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will meet to discuss the Extraterritorial Area (ETA), including the Community Rating System (CRS) certification process and flood insurance rate map modifications. They will also receive an update on the Provident Building. The meeting includes approval of the February 6, 2024 minutes.

• Discuss Community Rating System (CRS) certification process
• Discuss flood insurance rate map modifications
• Provident Building update

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee approved the February 6, 2024, meeting minutes. They received an update on the Community Rating System (CRS) certification, which could reduce flood insurance rates for Burleigh County residents in the Extraterritorial Area if the county applies. Commissioner Bakken reported that Burleigh County has signed a contract with an architecture firm for the Provident Building, with occupancy expected around June 2025. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved February 6, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Heard CRS certification update; no action taken
• Noted Provident Building architecture contract signed; no vote
• Scheduled future agenda items: Home Rule Charter, 1/2-Cent Sales Tax, Public Health Budget, Provident Building update

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is holding a Community Conversations Forum at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. The notice states that a quorum of committee members will be present, but no action is expected to be taken by the committee. This appears to be a discussion-only event rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Community Conversations Forum scheduled for February 28, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM
• Location: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND
• No action expected by the committee

Board of City Commissioners

This is a special meeting notice for the Bismarck City Commission. The commission may attend the Bismarck Human Relations Committee Community Conversations Forum, but no action is expected to be taken. The agenda is procedural and contains no items for decision or discussion.

• Special meeting notice for a Community Conversations Forum
• Hosted by the Bismarck Human Relations Committee
• Location: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND
• No action expected by the Commission

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several subdivision plats, zoning map amendments, and ordinance text amendments. Key items include a major subdivision and zoning change for the Fettig Subdivision, a major street plan amendment for Hay Creek Township, and amendments to the Agricultural Zoning District. The commission will also hold public hearings on a PUD amendment, a zoning change for Capital Electric Second Subdivision, a minor subdivision and zoning change for McKenzie and Coffin's Second Addition, a special use permit for an accessory building, and a continued hearing on home occupation regulations.

• Fettig Subdivision: major subdivision preliminary plat and zoning map amendment (ZC2023-014) for 4.8 acres, to allow a single-family dwelling with commercial use; staff recommends tentative approval and scheduling a hearing.
• Hay Creek Township: Major Street Plan Amendment (MSPA2023-001) for Sections 7, 18, 12-13; staff recommends scheduling a hearing.
• Amendments to Agricultural Zoning District: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA2023-001); staff recommends scheduling a hearing.
• Municipal Fourth Addition First Replat: PUD Amendment (PUDA2023-003) public hearing; staff recommends continuation.
• Capital Electric Second Subdivision: Zoning Map Amendment (ZC2023-013) public hearing; staff recommends approval.

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission denied a zoning map amendment that would have allowed a self-storage facility northwest of Bismarck, voting 5-3 against the change from Agricultural to Conditional Industrial. The commission also continued a public hearing on a planned event venue, approved a rezoning for a four-unit residential development, and approved a special use permit for a larger accessory building. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Denied zoning map amendment for Capital Electric Second Subdivision, Lot 2, Block 1 (5-3)
• Continued public hearing on Planned Unit Development Amendment for Municipal Fourth Addition First Replat (6-1, 1 recusal)
• Approved rezoning from R10 to PUD for McKenzie and Coffin's Second Addition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for accessory building up to 3,200 sq ft on Shamrock Acres Third Subdivision, Lot 2, Block 7 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Fettig Subdivision preliminary plat, Hay Creek Township street plan amendment, and Agricultural zoning district amendments (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on home occupations zoning text amendment to March 27, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will receive a final recommendation from a fact-finding subcommittee regarding performance issues of Event Center Director Charlie Jeske and consider appropriate actions, including possible discipline. The agenda also includes several public hearings, contract approvals, and routine consent items.

• Public hearing on transferring beer-only alcohol license at 601 Memorial Hwy from 3 Fat Boys, LLC to BHB, LLC
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Sonnet Heights Subdivision Ninth Replat (RM30 to PUD)
• Public hearing on annexation of Lot C, Section 19 and Lot B, Section 30, Hay Creek Township
• Approval of $1.5 million contract for South Washington Street reconstruction (HC 158)
• Approval of Vision Fund replenishment using NPCC resources

The Board approved the South Washington Street reconstruction contract with Knife River Corporation for $16,986,618.65, plus $1,050,000 in contingency funds. Commissioners placed Event Center Director Charlie Jeske on administrative leave following a fact-finding review, while appointing Amanda Yellow as interim director. The Board also approved zoning amendments for Sonnet Heights and annexed land in Hay Creek Township.

• Approved South Washington St reconstruction award to Knife River Corp ($16.9M) and $1.05M contingency (5-0)
• Placed Charlie Jeske on administrative leave; appointed Amanda Yellow as interim Event Center director (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 6571 zoning amendment for Sonnet Heights Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 6572 annexation of Hay Creek Township lots (5-0)
• Approved beer license transfer from 3 Fat Boys, LLC to BHB, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $2.8M and $3.5M contracts for Street Improvement District 577 Parts A and B (5-0)
• Approved $1 million replenishment of Vision Fund for economic development (5-0)
• Approved PACE Loan interest rate buy down for Cloverdale Foods Company expansion (5-0)

City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee is meeting to continue its discussion on determining performance issues of Event Center Director Charlie Jeske and to make recommendations on appropriate actions, including employee discipline and changes to Event Center operations. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 16, 2024 meeting.

• Continued discussion on performance issues of Event Center Director Charlie Jeske
• Recommendations on employee discipline and changes to Event Center operations
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2024

The subcommittee met to continue discussing performance issues of Event Center Director Charlie Jeske and recommendations for employee discipline and operational changes. Gordy Smith provided an overview of the report, which included findings and recommendations. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the discussion.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting to discuss community conversations, its annual report, and a brochure. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and other business, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Community Conversations Discussion
• Annual Report Discussion (2022 Human Relations Committee Annual Report.pdf)
• Brochure Discussion (HRC Brochure_02202024.pdf)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 1.22.2024

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee approved professional printing of business cards for up to $100 and approved the updated brochure with a revised QR code, directing staff to print brochures in-house. They also discussed preparations for the February 28 Community Conversations event, the 2023 annual report, and potential budget requests for 2025.

• Approved professional printing of business cards for not more than $100 (unanimous)
• Approved updated brochure with revised QR code, directing in-house printing (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will review designs and quotes for street light banners in the Highland Acres Historic District, consider a contract with Indigo Signs, and discuss updates on historic preservation grants, a new preservation guide for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, and the Historic Preservation Plan. Public comments are invited via email or in person.

• Review of street light banner design and lowest quote from Indigo Signs for 35 double-sided vinyl banners (20" x 40") in Highland Acres Historic District
• Renewal of Talking Trails contract for two years at $2,400 from 2022 HPF grant budget
• Update on 2023 HPF grant: 1,500 walking/driving maps printed for Cathedral and Downtown Historic Districts; 3,000 maps planned for Highland Acres
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Guide for Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) offering low-interest loans ($10,000-$100,000) for home improvements
• Discussion of forming a subcommittee to complete the Historic Preservation Plan

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved printing Highland Acres Historic District banners and formed a subcommittee to review the Historic Preservation Plan. The commission also discussed the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative and reviewed a draft survey for public comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Indigo Sign to print Highland Acres Historic District banners (unanimous)
• Approved formation of a subcommittee to review the Historic Preservation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will review and potentially approve the 2028 Urban Regional and Urban Roads program projects, based on staff scoring and Prioritization Committee rankings. They will also consider a contract amendment for the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study and receive progress reports on the Arrive 2050 plan and ortho-contour project. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.

• 2028 Urban Regional projects include Mandan 6th Ave SE Railroad Underpass ($6M), Bismarck 7th/9th St BNSF underpass improvements ($1.3M), and Boulevard Ave/7th & 9th St signal replacements ($1.2M)
• 2028 Urban Roads projects include Mandan 8th Ave NW/27th St NW and Bismarck S 12th St/Yegen Rd/Burleigh Ave
• Contract amendment for Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study (Bolton & Menk)
• Progress reports on Arrive 2050 Forecast/MTP (44% complete) and 2023 Ortho-Contour Project (97% complete)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will review and likely approve the 2028 Urban Regional and Urban Roads program projects, which include a list of road, trail, and intersection improvements in Bismarck and Mandan. They will also hear progress reports on the Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets study, the Arrive 2050 plan, and the 2023 Ortho-Contour project, and consider a contract amendment for the study. The meeting is open to public comment via email or video/audio link.

• Action on 2028 Urban Regional projects: Mandan 6th Ave SE Railroad Underpass ($6M), Bismarck 7th/9th St underpass stormwater ($1.3M), Boulevard Ave/7th & 9th signal replacement ($1.2M), Expressway/ND810 micro-surfacing ($1.98M), University Dr/ND1804 micro-surfacing ($2.1M), State Street trail rehab ($525K), Tyler Parkway signal upgrade ($600K)
• Action on 2028 Urban Roads projects: Mandan 8th Ave NW/27th St NW, Bismarck S 12th St/Yegen Rd/Burleigh Ave
• Contract amendment for Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study
• Progress reports on Arrive 2050 Forecast/MTP (44% complete) and 2023 Ortho-Contour Project (97% complete)

Vision Fund Committee

The Bismarck Vision Fund Committee will meet to approve minutes, review financial statements, and discuss future funding resources. They will consider applications from Superior Precast, LLC, Great Plains Restorative Services, and PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and establish a monthly meeting schedule.

• Review of 2023 and 2022 Vision Fund annual report and notes receivable listing as of 12-31-2023
• Discussion on Vision Fund future resources
• Application from Superior Precast, LLC (with primary sector certification)
• Application from Great Plains Restorative Services
• Application from PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC

The committee approved transferring $1 million from the Northern Plains Commerce Center Fund to the Vision Fund for future economic development projects. It also advanced applications from Superior Precast, LLC and PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC to the next review phase, and moved the expired Cloverdale Foods application to phase two. Great Plains Restorative Services withdrew its application.

• Approved $1M transfer from NPCC Fund to Vision Fund (unanimous)
• Advanced Superior Precast, LLC PACE loan application to next round (unanimous)
• Advanced PT Real Estate Holdings, LLC Flex PACE loan application to phase 2 (unanimous)
• Moved expired Cloverdale Foods application to phase two (unanimous)

City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee is meeting to continue its discussion on determining performance issues and recommendations for Event Center operations. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the February 8, 2024 meeting. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a working session.

• Continued discussion on Event Center operations performance issues and recommendations
• Approval of February 8, 2024 meeting minutes

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee met on 2/16/2024 and approved its prior minutes by roll call vote. Members discussed possible recommendations for Event Center operations, including an electronic point-of-sale system for alcohol sales, being selective about which events to book, and analyzing event settlement data to decide which shows to book or avoid. The committee agreed to focus its upcoming report on alcohol sales, contracts, vendors, personnel matters, and management and leadership of the director, and to finalize recommendations at its next meeting on February 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM. No recommendations were formally adopted at this meeting; the minutes are marked DRAFT.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as presented (roll call, all aye)
• No formal action taken on Event Center recommendations; discussion only
• Agreed to finalize recommendations to the Commission at the Feb. 27, 2024, 4:00 PM meeting
• Agreed report topics: alcohol sales, contracts, vendors, personnel matters, management and leadership of the director

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is meeting to interview candidates for the City Administrator position. If a candidate is selected, the board will hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy for a compensation package. The meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 8:15 AM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room.

• Interview City Administrator candidates
• Executive session for contract negotiation strategy under NDCC 44-04-19.2 and 44-04-19.1(9)
• Discussion of compensation package for hiring a City Administrator

The Board of City Commissioners interviewed three candidates for the vacant City Administrator position and voted to appoint Jason Tomanek. The board then entered a brief executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy and approved moving forward with that strategy.

• Appointed Jason Tomanek as City Administrator (4-1)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiation strategy (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with negotiation strategy discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine approvals, including airport projects, liquor license transfers, and public works contracts. The regular agenda includes public hearings on a liquor license transfer and a sign appeal, plus discussions on a neighborhood reinvestment initiative, curbside waste collection, and department director policies.

• Incentive package for Allegiant Air's new Bismarck to St. Petersburg/Clearwater route
• Public hearing on transfer of Class E beer license at 619 Memorial Hwy from 3 Fat Boys, LLC to BHB, LLC
• Appeal by Gusaas Signs of Board of Adjustment decision on off-premise sign at Basin Electric Fourth Addition
• Creation of Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative
• Direction on curbside waste collection for all residential

The Board approved a new initiative to partner with financial institutions for low-interest residential remodeling loans. The Commission also reversed a Board of Adjustment decision to allow a proposed off-premise advertising sign. A public hearing on an alcohol license transfer was continued to February 27, 2024.

• Approved Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative for low-interest remodeling loans (all aye)
• Reversed Board of Adjustment decision to allow a proposed off-premise advertising sign (all aye)
• Approved lowering Event Center liability limits to $1M for events under 1,000 people (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including various airport, police, and public works requests (all aye)
• Continued public hearing for alcohol license transfer at 619 Memorial Hwy to Feb 27 (all aye)
• Tabled decision on residential curbside waste collection for future meeting
• Rescinded motion to approve Department Director Employment and Performance Processes

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider entering an executive session for attorney consultation regarding a Public Service Commission matter. The agenda contains only this item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Request to enter executive session under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19.2 for attorney consultation on a Public Service Commission matter

The Board of City Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter executive session for attorney consultation regarding a Public Service Commission matter. After the session, they unanimously directed staff to proceed as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for attorney consultation on PSC matter (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority will consider approving minutes from its December 14, 2023 meeting, review proposed amendments to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan, ordinance, and bylaws, hear a report from Downtowners, and welcome new members and elect officers. No new applications for Renaissance Zone or Downtown Design Review approval are on the agenda.

• Review of amendments to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan, City Ordinance Chapter 7-08, and Authority bylaws
• Report from Downtowners
• Welcome of new Authority members and election of officers
• Approval of December 14, 2023 meeting minutes

The Authority approved the minutes from the December 14, 2023 meeting. Members reached consensus on several revisions to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan, including updating bylaws and adding a definitions section, though no formal plan was adopted.

• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will consider approving minutes from its January 11 meeting, review financial statements, and receive an update on the Ramps parking "How To" marketing video project. The meeting is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of financial statements
• Update on Ramps parking 'How To' marketing video project

The Board approved the minutes from the January 11 meeting and the January financial statements. Members discussed a marketing video for ramp usage and potential uses for vacant commercial space in the Parkade.

• Approved January 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January financial statements (5-0)
• Decided to wait for final edit of ramps parking marketing video before public distribution

City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee is meeting to continue its discussion on determining performance issues and recommendations for event center operations. The agenda includes approval of the January 25, 2024 minutes and the main discussion item.

• Continued discussion on performance issues and recommendations for event center operations
• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes

The subcommittee discussed findings from an investigation into Event Center operations, including a $106,600 error in October 2023 alcohol sales and a $9,268 cash discrepancy. They recommended implementing point-of-sale systems and post-event analyses, and noted leadership issues. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily discussion.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed recommendation to implement point-of-sale systems and post-event analysis (no vote)
• Noted leadership issues and need for changes (no formal action)

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee will meet to consider approval of the December 5, 2023 minutes and discuss the Extraterritorial Area (ETA), including the Apple Creek and Missouri ETA agreements for 2024, along with related legal opinions. They will also receive an update on the Provident Building. The meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room.

• Approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Apple Creek ETA Agreement 2024
• Discussion of Missouri ETA Agreement 2024
• Review of Attorney General opinions on ETA (2007 summary, 1995 opinion)
• Provident Building update

The Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee met and approved the December 5, 2023, minutes. They discussed new extraterritorial area (ETA) agreements with Apple Creek and Missouri Townships, noting differences in flood plain regulations between city and county. An update on the Provident Building was provided, with predesign expected in 30 days and bidding within six months. No formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved December 5, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition is holding its quarterly meeting to discuss the Better Bismarck campaign and receive updates from its subcommittees on prevention, intoxication/withdrawal management, and treatment/recovery. The agenda includes updates on grants and new members, but no formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant update
• SOR Grant update
• Sage Coulee Outreach new members
• ND National Guard new members
• Next meeting set for May 7, 2024

The Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition held its quarterly meeting with 31 attendees, receiving updates on the Better Bismarck Campaign, the Community Health Needs Assessment (1,118 surveys completed), and subcommittee reports. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, with announcements about upcoming Narcan training and next meeting on May 7, 2024.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational
• Next meeting scheduled for May 7, 2024, 10:00-11:30 AM (hybrid)
• Community Narcan training announced for March 12, 2024, 6:30 PM at BBPH
• Heartview awarded two opioid settlement grants (recovery services, workforce development)

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider approving a fire alarm monitoring service contract with Johnson Controls for the Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building, using a North Dakota State bid. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Consider approval of Fire Alarm Monitoring with Johnson Controls for the SRE building using North Dakota State bid

The Board of City Commissioners held a special meeting and approved a fire alarm monitoring contract with Johnson Controls for the Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building, using the North Dakota State bid. The motion was made by Mayor Schmitz, seconded by Commissioner Connelly, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fire alarm monitoring contract with Johnson Controls for SRE building (unanimous)

City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from four prior meetings and receive a status report. The main item is continued discussion on determining performance issues and recommendations for Event Center Operations. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 7, Dec 12, Dec 20, 2023, and Jan 3, 2024 meetings
• Status report and update
• Continued discussion on determination of performance issues and recommendations for Event Center Operations

The subcommittee discussed the alcohol vendor contract, including concerns about scoring subjectivity and the need for policy changes on event fees and safety training. No formal decisions were made; the group will meet again on February 8, 2024.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Discussed possible third-party management for Event Center operations
• Discussed establishing policy for maximum/minimum event fees and approval authority
• Discussed prioritizing safety training for all Event Center staff

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land-use items, including a request to amend a Planned Unit Development to allow an event center on Edwards Avenue, and will hold public hearings on a final plat, a zoning change, and a home occupation ordinance text amendment. The commission will also review minutes and consent agenda items for future hearings.

• PUD amendment for event center at Municipal Fourth Addition, Lot 2, Block 1 (4.56 acres, max occupancy 375)
• Zoning map amendment for Capital Electric Second Addition, Lot 2, Block 1
• Zoning map amendment for McKenzie and Coffin's Addition, East 90 feet of Lots 13-16, Block 69
• Major subdivision preliminary plat and zoning map amendment for William Blackstone Addition
• Public hearings: First Responders Third Addition final plat, Sonnet Heights Subdivision Eighth Replat zoning and final plat, and Home Occupations text amendment

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission approved consent agenda items for several plats and zoning amendments, recommended approval of the First Responders Third Addition final plat and the Sonnet Heights Ninth Replat with a zoning change, and continued discussion on a home occupation ordinance text amendment after a motion to table failed. The commission also reelected Mike Schwartz as Chair and Cole Johnson as Vice Chair.

• Approved consent agenda items 2, 4, 5 (Municipal Fourth Addition First Replat PUD Amendment, McKenzie and Coffin's Addition Zoning Map Amendment, William Blackstone Addition Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Zoning Map Amendment) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda item 3 (Capital Electric Second Addition Zoning Map Amendment) unanimously
• Recommended approval of First Responders Third Addition major subdivision final plat unanimously
• Recommended approval of Sonnet Heights Subdivision Ninth Replat minor subdivision final plat and zoning change from RM30 to PUD unanimously
• Continued discussion on home occupation zoning ordinance text amendment unanimously
• Reelected Mike Schwartz as Chair unanimously
• Elected Cole Johnson as Vice Chair unanimously

CenCom

The Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) Executive Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and approve the minutes from October 24, 2023, discuss the SIRN 20/20 project, and review the 2024 budget. New business includes a discussion on the Central Fire Tower. The meeting is primarily administrative and informational.

• Review/approve minutes from 10/24/23
• Discussion of SIRN 20/20
• 2024 Budget review
• New business: Central Fire Tower
• Director update

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck Board of City Commissioners will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment for residential accessory buildings, new liquor and taxi licenses, and consider several contracts and agreements, including a development agreement with COM Properties and an extraterritorial agreement with Apple Creek Township. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for expenditures, personnel actions, and various departmental requests.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance text amendment for residential accessory building dimensional requirements
• Public hearing for new Class F2 liquor license for Ichiban Ramen at 1825 N 13th Street
• Development Agreement with COM Properties, LLC
• New Extraterritorial Area Agreement with Apple Creek Township
• $1,500 sponsorship to North Dakota Aviation Association

The Board of City Commissioners approved Ordinance 6570, amending dimensional requirements for residential accessory buildings, with a uniform 25-foot height limit for Urban and Rural areas. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Zenker dissenting. The board also approved a reduced property valuation for Harbor Properties LLC, new liquor and taxi licenses, and several other administrative items.

• Approved Ordinance 6570 amending accessory building dimensional requirements with 25-ft height limit (4-1, Zenker nay)
• Approved Harbor Properties LLC abatement with certified value of $924,900 (unanimous)
• Approved new Class F2 liquor license for Ichiban Ramen at 1825 N 13th St (unanimous)
• Approved taxi licenses for Bismarck Transportation Services and Dakota Transportation Services (unanimous)
• Approved new Extraterritorial Area Agreement with Apple Creek Township (unanimous)
• Authorized one-year renewal of Renaissance Zone Program (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing NDDOT Urban Road and Urban Regional projects (unanimous)
• Tabled department director employment policy to Feb 13 meeting for revisions

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes public comment, introduction of new members, election of officers, and approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023 meeting. The committee will also discuss community conversations and an update on equity in emergency management planning. This is a routine business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Election of officers
• Approval of meeting minutes from 12.18.2023
• Community Conversations discussion
• Equity in Emergency Management Planning update
• Introduction of new members

The committee elected Thea Jorgensen as chair and Gabby Abouassaly as vice chair by unanimous roll call votes. It approved the previous meeting minutes and discussed plans for the Community Conversations program, including panelists and questions. No public comment was received, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Elected Thea Jorgensen as committee chair (unanimous)
• Elected Gabby Abouassaly as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission will review a proposed Historic Preservation Fund subgrant for the Belle Mehus Auditorium, which involves replacing carpet and brass railings for safety. They will also consider quotes for Highland Acres banners and walking tour maps, and discuss the draft 2024 Historic Preservation Fund application. The meeting includes routine items like officer elections and minutes approval.

• Review of SHSND HPF Subgrant for Belle Mehus Auditorium (201 North 6th Street) to replace carpet and brass railings
• Quotes for 35 double-sided banners for Highland Acres Historic District; Indigo Signs lowest quote
• Quotes for walking tour maps: Cathedral and Downtown at $620 each for 1,500 maps; Highland Acres at $1,720 for 3,000
• Draft 2024 Historic Preservation Fund application totaling $36,919 (federal funds $21,990, match $14,929)
• Commission re-appointment of Beth Nodland and introduction of new member John Swanson

The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commission approved improvements to the Belle Mehus Auditorium that are in character with its historic nature, and approved the use of 2022 and 2023 Historic Preservation Fund grant monies for Talking Trails renewal and neighborhood maps. They also directed staff to submit the draft 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant application to the City Commission and State. A letter to the Burleigh County Commission regarding the Provident Building remodel was approved with edits.

• Approved minutes of December 20, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Reappointed Amy Sakariassen as Chair (5-0)
• Reappointed Beth Nodland as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved Belle Mehus Auditorium improvements in character with historic nature (5-0)
• Approved $2,400 for Talking Trails service renewal for two years using 2022 HPF grant (5-0)
• Approved use of 2023 HPF grant monies for neighborhood maps (5-0)
• Directed staff to request City Commission approval of 2024 HPF grant application (5-0)
• Approved sending letter to Burleigh County Commission about Provident Building remodel with edits

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider amendments to the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and receive progress reports on regional planning studies. The board will also review an administrative modification to the Bismarck Ash Coulee Trail project. Public comments on agenda items can be submitted by email before the meeting.

• 2024-2027 TIP Amendment for Burleigh County Highway 10 project (Exhibit A)
• 2024 UPWP Amendment (Exhibit B)
• Administrative modification to Bismarck Ash Coulee Trail project (Exhibit F)
• Progress reports on Arrive 2050 MTP, 2023 Ortho-Contour Project, and Safe Routes to Services Study
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting

Forestry Advisory Board

The Bismarck Forestry Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, recap 2023 activities (staffing, pruning, removals, plantings), and discuss 2024 plans including planting projects, grants, and contracts. The board will also rank applicants for three board vacancies and continue Arbor Day discussions.

• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2023 meeting
• 2024 Arbor Day continued discussion
• 2023 recap: staffing, DED, pruning, removals, plantings/PIP
• 2024 plans: planting projects/grants, pruning, contracts (pruning/removals/stumps)
• FAB applicant rankings for 3 vacancies

The Forestry Advisory Board approved the August 2023 minutes and recommended Amy Sakariassen, Mitch Becker, and Brian Houle for board positions, pending Mayor approval. They also discussed Arbor Day 2024 plans and reviewed 2023 forestry statistics and 2024 budget items, including increased contracts and a new tree-planting project.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Amy Sakariassen and Mitch Becker for new terms and Brian Houle to fill Stan's position (unanimous, pending Mayor approval)

Technical Advisory Committee

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee will consider amendments to the 2024-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2024 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and receive progress reports on the Arrive 2050 plan, ortho-contour mapping, and Safe Routes to Services study. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.

• 2024-2027 TIP amendment for Burleigh County Highway 10 project
• 2024 UPWP amendment
• Arrive 2050 Forecast/MTP progress report
• 2023 Ortho-Contour Project progress report
• Safe Routes to Services/Complete Streets Study progress report

Animal Advisory Board

The January 11, 2024, meeting of the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next scheduled meeting is on April 11, 2024. This is a procedural notice only, with no items to be discussed.

• January 11, 2024, meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority will meet to approve minutes, review financial statements, and elect officers. They will also discuss security patrol service bids, pay-by-app upgrades, a marketing video project, the 2024 budget and capital projects, and parking rates. Other business includes a board member term renewal and Fargo airport parking ramp bid information.

• Review Security Patrol Services RFP Bids
• Continued discussion pay-by-app upgrades
• Review 2024 Budget & Proposed Capital Projects
• Review parking rates
• Board member Todd Kovash – term renewed

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority approved the December financials, awarded Spartan Solutions the security patrol contract, approved the 2024 budget, and authorized management to purchase a pickup truck up to $60,000. The board also decided to survey customers about pay-by-app options and tabled a marketing video update until the next meeting.

• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December financials (4-0)
• Awarded security patrol contract to Spartan Solutions (4-0)
• Approved 2024 budget (4-0)
• Authorized pickup purchase up to $60,000 (4-0)
• Decided to survey customers on pay-by-app and online payments
• Tabled marketing video update until next meeting
• Took no action on monthly parking rates

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will consider several ordinances regarding city and police pensions and personnel regulations. The body is also reviewing annexation requests, zoning amendments for residential accessory structures, and multiple liquor license applications.

• Public hearings on Ordinance 6568 (city pension) and Ordinance 6569 (city police pension)
• Ordinance 6570 for the annexation of Lot C, Section 19 and Lot B, Section 30, Hay Creek Township
• Liquor license requests for Thomas & Moriarty’s (200 West Main Street, Mandan) and Wingate by Wyndham (1421 Skyline Blvd)
• Zoning text amendment for residential accessory structure dimensional requirements
• Resolution of necessity for Street Improvement Districts SI 578 and SI 579

The Board approved Ordinance 6567 as amended, preserving civil service protection for department directors while starting a process to define hiring, termination, and performance review procedures. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Zenker dissenting. All other agenda items, including liquor licenses, pension amendments, and a flood control engineering contract, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 6567 as amended, preserving civil service protection for directors (4-1)
• Approved new Class G liquor license for Thomas & Moriarty's (unanimous)
• Approved new Class C-2 liquor license for Wingate by Wyndham Bismarck (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6568 amending city pension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6569 amending city police pension (unanimous)
• Approved amendment 1 with Apex Engineering for FEMA South Bismarck Flood Control Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including taxi licenses, gaming authorization, and encroachment agreements (unanimous)

City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee is meeting to determine performance issues of Charlie Jeske, Event Center Director, and to make recommendations on employee discipline and changes to Event Center operations. The agenda contains only this item and procedural matters.

• Review of performance issues of Charlie Jeske, Event Center Director
• Recommendations on employee discipline
• Recommendations on changes to Event Center operations

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee met to discuss performance issues regarding the Event Center Director and operational changes. The committee reviewed alcohol vendor contracts and Event Center revenue shortfalls. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition

The Bismarck Tobacco Free Executive Board will hold a routine meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, elect an executive board member, and discuss ongoing initiatives including the Tobacco Prevention Policy Initiative, the Bismarck Youth Action Summit, and College Big Tobacco Exposed Projects. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Election of Executive Board Member
• Tobacco Prevention Policy Initiative discussion
• Bismarck Youth Action Summit planning
• College Big Tobacco Exposed Projects update

The Bismarck Tobacco Free Executive Board met virtually and approved the agenda and prior minutes. The board reappointed Kelsey LaBere to a second two-year term. Members discussed policy initiatives, including a vaping tax, and planned future meetings.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 8/15/2023 minutes (motion carried)
• Reappointed Kelsey LaBere to second Executive Board term (motion carried)

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. They will also discuss committee vacancies, follow up on action items like accessibility documents and a grant, and review the budget. A key item is finalizing the scholarship application details, including the due date, number of awards, and dollar value. The committee will also consider any barrier-free or financial requests.

• Review and consider minutes and treasurer's report from Sept. 12, 2023
• Schedule annual audit
• Follow-up on accessibility documents, scholarship application revisions, and Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Opportunity Grant
• Determine scholarship due date, number of applications, and dollar value
• Review and consider barrier-free and financial requests

The Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee for People with Disabilities approved five $1,000 scholarships for 2024, with applications due April 26 and awards announced May 17. The committee also accepted the treasurer's report, approved bylaw changes replacing 'handicap' with 'accessible' and 'disabled' with 'people with disabilities,' and scheduled an annual audit. No barrier-free or financial requests were considered.

• Approved five $1,000 scholarships for 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report for Sept. 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw changes replacing 'handicap' with 'accessible' and 'disabled' with 'people with disabilities' (unanimous)
• Scheduled annual audit before next meeting
• Set scholarship application due date for April 26, 2024
• Set scholarship announcement date for May 17, 2024
• No barrier-free requests considered
• No financial requests considered

Board of Adjustment

The Bismarck Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal by Joe Gusaas of a zoning determination denying a permit for an off-premise advertising sign at 2830 North 19th Street. The sign would violate the required 200-foot spacing from the intersection of East Century Avenue and North 19th Street. The board will also handle routine items: reappointing a member, electing officers, approving prior minutes, and discussing bylaws.

• Appeal of zoning determination for off-premise advertising sign at 2830 North 19th Street (Lot 1, Block 1, Basin Electric Fourth Addition)
• Board re-appointment of Curt Janssen and introduction of new member Al Wangler
• Election of officers
• Approval of October 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Resolution of appreciation for Michael Marback

The Bismarck Board of Adjustment affirmed the Planning Manager's zoning determination that denied a building permit for an off-premise advertising sign at 2830 North 19th Street, because the property does not meet the required 200-foot spacing from the intersection. The board also elected Jennifer Clark as Chair and Chris Seifert as Vice Chair, approved the October 2023 minutes, and approved the board's bylaws. A resolution of appreciation for outgoing member Michael Marback was read.

• Affirmed Planning Manager's denial of off-premise sign permit at 2830 North 19th Street (5-0)
• Elected Jennifer Clark as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Seifert as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved board bylaws (unanimous)

City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee

The City Commission Fact Finding Subcommittee is meeting to determine performance issues of Charlie Jeske, the Event Center Director, and to make recommendations on employee discipline and changes to Event Center operations. The agenda includes only this item and procedural matters.

• Review of performance issues of Charlie Jeske, Event Center Director
• Recommendations on employee discipline
• Recommendations on changes to Event Center operations

The subcommittee discussed potential recommendations to the City Commission regarding the Event Center, including hiring a third-party management and marketing company and conducting a performance audit. They also considered changes to the cash-only alcohol sales process. No formal decisions were made; the committee will meet again on January 9, 2024.

• Discussed recommending third-party management for Event Center
• Discussed recommending performance audit of Event Center
• Discussed recommending cash registers and sales receipts for alcohol vendor

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The January 2, 2024, Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.