Williston public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Board of City Commissioners will conduct second and first readings for fire prevention and alcohol license ordinances. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on landfill equipment and discussions regarding new home property tax exemptions.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1141 (Williston Fire Prevention Code)
- First reading of Ordinance 1142 (Hotel and motel alcohol license amendments)
- Authorization to bid on four new steel compactor wheels for the landfill
- Resolution 22-034 regarding a new home property tax exemption
- New home permit fee waiver discussion
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider the first reading of a new fire prevention code ordinance. The agenda includes industrial rail agreements for JMAC Resources and Mountain Mud, as well as an easement vacation in the Reiger Subdivision. The board will also review engineering costs for US Highway 2 and 26th Street.
- Authorization to bid for NDDOT engineering costs at US Highway 2 and 26th Street
- Industrial Rail Agreements for JMAC Resources (Resolution 22-031) and Mountain Mud (Resolution 22-032)
- First reading of Ordinance 1141 regarding the Fire Prevention Code
- Bid opening for three all-wheel drive SUVs for the Police Department
- Public hearing for easement vacation in Reiger Subdivision
Regular City Commission Meeting
The commission will consider second readings for amendments to the city's zoning ordinance regarding Rural Residential, Agricultural, Parks and Open Space, and Temporary Uses Districts. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on a fire department SUV and reviews of subdivision plats.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1138 (Rural Residential District amendment)
- Second reading of Ordinance 1139 (Agricultural, Parks and Open Space, and Temporary Uses District amendments)
- Authorization to bid on one 4-wheel drive SUV for the Fire Department
- Final Plat for Idle Acres Subdivision
- Final Plat for Fuchs Subdivision
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will conduct public hearings on amendments to the Rural Residential, Agricultural, Parks and Open Space, and Temporary Uses districts. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on three AWD SUVs for the Police Department and street closure requests for local parades.
- First reading of Ordinance 1138 (Rural Residential District amendment)
- First reading of Ordinance 1139 (Agricultural, Parks, and Temporary Uses amendments)
- Authorization to bid on three AWD SUVs for the Police Department
- Street closure requests for Turkey Trot and Holiday Lights Parade
- Review of preliminary plat for Fuchs Subdivision
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Board is reviewing second readings for ordinances regarding subdivisions, landscaping, and accessory buildings. The commission will also consider requests for public hearings on rural residential and agricultural district amendments. Additionally, the board will review plats for the Idle Acres and Oscar subdivisions.
- Ordinance 1132 subdivision requirements amendment
- Ordinance 1133 landscaping ordinance amendment
- Ordinance 1134 accessory buildings ordinance amendment
- Resolution 22-012 landscape fee schedule
- Review of Idle Acres and Oscar subdivision plats
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider first readings for amendments to subdivision, landscaping, and accessory building ordinances. The agenda also includes public hearings for liquor licenses and special assessments for water, sewer, and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the commission will review bids for 2022-2023 snow removal services.
- First readings of ordinances for subdivision, landscaping, and accessory buildings
- Liquor license public hearings for The Grand Williston Hotel and Cooks on Main
- Bid openings for 2022-2023 street and parking lot snow removal
- Engine 2 lease purchase agreement for the Fire Department
- Special assessments for Water and Sewer Improvement District 21-3 and sidewalks
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is conducting public hearings for a specialty recreation license and child restraint ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes reviewing childcare growth grant applications and street closure requests.
- Public hearing for The Range ND, LLC specialty recreation license
- First reading of Ordinance 1137 regarding child restraints
- Requests for public hearings on subdivision and landscaping ordinances
- Childcare Growth Grant applications for Alphabet Academy and Busy Butts Childcare
- Street closure requests for WHS Homecoming Parade and Holiday Hustle
Special Assessments Meeting
The City of Williston is holding a public hearing to receive objections to special assessment improvement districts. The meeting includes discussions regarding water and sewer, lot mowing, code compliance, and sidewalk improvements.
- Water & Sewer Improvement District – D21-3
- Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments
- Sidewalk Improvements
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 City of Williston Budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a new restaurant liquor license and requests for future hearings on hotel and recreation licenses.
- Public hearing for 2023 City of Williston Budget (Resolution 22-019)
- Public hearing for San Felipe Baja Grill Fine Foods, Inc./Dabeno’s Bistro liquor license
- Authorization to bid for 2022-2023 street and parking lot snow removal
- Street closure request for Halloween Hustle
- Requests for future public hearings regarding hotel and recreation licenses
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding oil and natural gas drilling. The meeting includes public hearings for restaurant liquor licenses and a bid opening for landfill grading. The commission will also discuss cemetery rate changes and charter amendments.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1136 (Oil and Natural Gas Drilling)
- Public hearing for Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan, LLC beer license
- Bid opening for Landfill Cells 1-4 2022 Intermediate Cover Grading
- Resolution 22-022 regarding cemetery rate changes
- Amendment to Home Rule Charter (Resolution 22-023)
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1136 concerning oil and natural gas drilling. The agenda also includes a request for a public hearing on the 2023 city budget and updates on the Cal Klewin Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.
- First reading of Ordinance 1136 regarding oil and natural gas drilling
- Request for a September 13, 2022, public hearing on the 2023 City Budget
- Update on the Cal Klewin Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
- Acceptance of Airport Road right-of-way dedication (Resolution 22-020)
- Childcare Growth Funding Application for Rockabye Bakken Daycare
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a first reading for Ordinance 1136 concerning oil and natural gas drilling. The agenda also includes reviews of economic development applications and a street closure request for the Chokecherry Festival.
- First reading of Ordinance 1136 regarding Oil and Natural Gas Drilling
- Review of 2024-2025 TAP Grant Application
- Street closure request for the Chokecherry Festival
- Flex PACE applications for local businesses
- Childcare Growth Funding application for Rockabye Bakken Daycare
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Commission will consider a request for a public hearing regarding updates to the Planning & Zoning Ordinance for oil and natural gas drilling. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on landfill grading work and street closure requests for downtown events.
- Request for public hearing for Ordinance 1136 (Oil and Natural Gas Drilling)
- Authorization to bid for 2022 Intermediate Cover Grading, Cells 1-4 (Landfill)
- Street closure request: Williston Downtowner’s Summer Nights on Main
- Street closure request: Williston Downtowner’s Farmer’s Market
- Daycare funding update
Regular City Commission Meeting
The commission will consider an appeal regarding a special use permit for a six-well wellpad in Section 19. The meeting also includes a request for a public hearing on oil and gas drilling ordinances and the unofficial canvass of the June 14 primary election results.
- Appeal of a Special Use Permit for a six-well wellpad in Section 19
- Request for a public hearing regarding Ordinance 1136 (Oil and Natural Gas Drilling)
- Unofficial canvass of the June 14, 2022, primary election results
- Bid opening for concrete/asphalt crushing at the landfill
- Liquor license transfer for Midway Junction II Inc.
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding the sale of tobacco. The meeting includes bid openings for street striping and roadway improvements at 33rd Street West and 9th Avenue West. The commission will also review an easement request from Nemont Telephone Cooperative.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1135 (Sale of Tobacco)
- Highway 2 Buffer Landscape & Irrigation Improvements Change Order 1
- Bid opening for 2022 Street Striping
- Bid opening for 33rd Street West and 9th Avenue West Roadway Improvements
- Flex PACE Application for Agee Enterprises, LLC
Tax Equalization Meeting
The City of Williston Local Board of Equalization will present the assessment roll, annual report, and recommendations for residential and commercial properties. The meeting includes a public hearing for audience comments and formal protests. The board will also address exemptions and credit applications.
- Residential and commercial property recommendations
- Public hearing for assessments and protests
- Homestead Credit applications
- Veteran’s Credit applications
- Property tax exemptions
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage sale hours. The agenda includes bid openings for utility improvements and authorizations to bid on street projects. Additionally, the commission will review economic development applications and a street closure request.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1131 regarding alcoholic beverage sale hours
- Bid openings for utility improvements at 2nd Avenue NW & 13th Avenue W
- Authorization to bid for the 2022 Street Light Boring Project and street striping
- Street closure request for CVB Band Day
- Economic development applications including Flex PACE and Community Build programs
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Board of City Commissioners will review ordinances regarding alcohol sale hours and a new commercial overlay district for 2nd Street West. The agenda also includes bids for roadway improvements and updates on airport drainage and landfill projects.
- Ordinance 1130: Creating the 2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 1131: Hours and Days of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages (First Reading)
- Authorization to bid on the 2022 Gas Monitoring Well Project at the landfill
- Bid opening for 9th Avenue West roadway improvements
- Renaissance Zone application for Johnny’s Tavern
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a public hearing for Ordinance 1130 regarding the 2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District. The agenda also includes a zone change request for 1.49 acres in the MJW Subdivision and authorization to bid on roadway improvements.
- First reading of Ordinance 1130 (2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District)
- Zone change from Agricultural to Rural Residential for 1.49 acres in MJW Subdivision
- Authorization to bid on 2nd Ave NW & 13th Ave W Roadway Improvements
- Bid openings for Airport Wheel Loader and Drainage Ditch Project
- Bid openings for 2022 Seal Coat and Highway 2 Buffer projects
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission is reviewing requests for public hearings regarding zoning amendments and a zone change for the MJW Subdivision. The agenda also includes economic development applications and bids for irrigation and street light projects.
- Request for public hearing on Ordinance 1130 (Zoning Amendment)
- Request for public hearing for zone change to Rural Residential at MJW Subdivision
- Authorization to bid for 11th Street West Irrigation and 2022 Street Light Boring projects
- Economic development applications including Flex PACE and Community Build programs
- Dangerous building hearing for 825 2nd Avenue West
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review several infrastructure projects, including the 9th Avenue West Improvements Project. The meeting also includes discussions on bond refunding and Hawkeye Village Phase II improvements. Additionally, the board will consider a street closure request for a library event.
- Authorization to bid for 9th Avenue West Improvements Project
- Bid opening for an All-Wheel Drive SUV (Police)
- Hawkeye Village Phase II Improvement resolutions (22-003 and 22-004)
- Refunding of Improvement Bond Series (Resolution 22-010)
- Extension of New Home Permit Fee Waiver
Regular City Commission Meeting
The commission will hold public hearings regarding the Code Estates Subdivision. The agenda includes authorizations to bid on several infrastructure projects, including seal coat patching and sidewalk improvements. The board will also review economic development applications and a dangerous building hearing.
- Public hearing for Code Estates subdivision zone change
- Bids for 2022 seal coat projects and sidewalk improvements
- Dangerous building hearing at 423 4th Avenue West
- Review of short plats for Code and Alpha Trio Subdivisions
- Economic development applications for Flex PACE and Community Build
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission is reviewing a request for a public hearing regarding a zoning change in the Code Estates Subdivision. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance for family childcare homes and several department reports.
- Request for a public hearing on rezoning Lot 1R of Code Estates Subdivision from R-3 to R-1A
- Public hearing for the vacation of part of an alleyway in Sunny Acres Subdivision
- Second reading of Ordinance 1129 regarding Family Childcare Homes
- Review of the 2022–2027 Fire Department Strategic Plan
- Authorization to bid for airport snow removal equipment
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding family childcare home definitions in the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on street equipment and a bid opening for a landfill wheel loader. Additionally, the board will address special assessments for Head Start and Hawkeye Village.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1129 regarding family childcare home definitions
- Authorization to bid on a Tandem Rock Bottom End Dump for streets
- Bid opening for a landfill wheel loader
- Head Start special assessments waiver
- Hawkeye Village special assessments