Williston public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including minutes, claims, business licenses, investment authorities, and contractor licenses. Substantive items include a proposed public hearing for Ordinance 1159, which would amend zoning definitions and exempt Crossmod homes built to HUD code from the Notice of Intent process in certain residential districts. The meeting also features bid openings for a motor grader and police SUVs, a new home permit fee waiver, and a property tax exemption extension.
- Proposed Ordinance 1159 to amend definitions and exempt HUD-code Crossmod homes from Notice of Intent in R-1, R-2, R-3 districts
- Bid opening for one AWD Motor Grader (Streets)
- Bid opening for four all-wheel drive SUV Police Package vehicles (Police)
- New Home Permit Fee Waiver (Development Services)
- Property Tax Exemption Extension – Resolution 24-009
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes an opioid settlement spend plan, 2025 meeting dates, and various licenses. Reports cover a bad debt write-off, water treatment projects, and airport agreements with SkyWest and a parking lot manager.
- Opioid Settlement Spend Plan (consent agenda)
- 2024 Bad Debt Write-Off (Finance report)
- AWIA Recertification – AE2S Task Order 3 (Public Works)
- Parking Lot Management Agreement (Airport)
- SkyWest Air Service Agreement (Airport)
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and authorize advertising for bids on new refuse trucks and police vehicles. The agenda also includes a request to close a street for the Downtowners Holiday Stroll.
- Approval of November 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- Street closure request for Williston Downtowners Holiday Stroll
- Authorization to advertise for bids on automated refuse trucks
- Authorization to advertise for bids on four 2025 AWD police SUVs
- Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2024, including public hearings on a nonconforming lots ordinance and a zone change, and the second reading of an ordinance creating an event center liquor license. Other notable items include a resolution supporting redevelopment of the Northstar Center subdivision and a memorandum of understanding for data center development. The consent agenda covers routine approvals of minutes, claims, and licenses.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 1158 amending Section 6.A Nonconforming Lots of Record
- Second reading of Ordinance 1156 creating an event center liquor license
- Resolution of Support for redevelopment of Northstar Center Subdivision (Resolution 24-008)
- Data center development MOU with Critical Data House, LLC
- Short plat review for rearrangement of Block 4 in Granite Peak Development
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review and approve claims, business licenses, and street closure requests. The body will also discuss a mobile food truck licensing fee change and hear the first reading of an ordinance creating an event center liquor license.
- Approval of accounts, claims, and bills
- Street closure requests for Spooky Speedway and Trail of Treats
- Mobile Food Truck Licensing Fee Change (Resolution 24-007)
- Ordinance 1156: Amendment to Municipal Liquor License Ordinance
- Pavement Maintenance Project Budget Adjustment
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget (Resolution 24-004). The body will also consider a liquor license transfer and review several subdivision plats.
- Public hearing for City of Williston 2025 Budget (Resolution 24-004)
- Public hearing for Don Pedro's Restaurant On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer
- Final Plat Review for Idle Acres Subdivision (Grayson Mills Energy, LLC)
- Final Plat Review for Williston Square Rearrangement #7 Subdivision (Black Diamond Solutions, LLC)
- Request for public hearing on zone change from M-2 to R1-A for 703, 707, and 721 Riverside Drive
Special Assessments Meeting
The Williston Special Assessments Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections to two improvement districts. The agenda lists the Appletop Drainage Street Improvement (D23-02) and a Sidewalk Improvements project (D23-1). No other decisions or proposals are noted.
- Special Assessment: Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-02
- Special Assessment: Sidewalk Improvements D23-1
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider a request for a public hearing on the transfer of Don Pedro’s on‑sale alcoholic beverage license. A separate hearing will address The Range, ND LLC’s specialty recreation beer and liquor license transfer. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, bid openings for snow removal, and reports from commissioners and departments.
- Public hearing request for Don Pedro’s restaurant alcohol license transfer
- Public hearing on The Range, ND LLC specialty recreation beer & liquor license transfer
- Bid openings for 2024‑2025 street and parking lot snow removal contracts
- Consent agenda items: minutes, accounts, business licenses, street closure request
- Appointments to the Renaissance Zone Board and Downtown Design Review Board
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission meeting will consider a rezoning request to change Lot 15 in the Williston Square Subdivision from R-2 (single‑family, twin home, duplex) to R-1 (single‑family residential). Other agenda items include routine consent agenda approvals, a purchase agreement for Black Diamond Housing, and public hearings on a street right‑of‑way vacation for Freedom Church. The meeting also features reports from commissioners and city departments.
- Rezone of Property from R-2 to R-1 for Lot 15 – Williston Square Subdivision
- Purchase Agreement – Black Diamond Housing
- Proposed vacation of street right‑of‑way – Freedom Church
- Public hearing request for the 2025 City of Williston Budget (Sept. 24, 2024)
- Bid authorizations and contractor license approvals
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider a zoning change for four lots on 4th Avenue East. The body will also review authorization to bid for 2024-2025 snow removal and the appointment of an Economic Development Executive Director.
- Public hearing: Zone change from R-4 Highrise Multifamily to R-2 Single and Two Family Residential for 308, 314, 322 & 324 4th Avenue East
- Authorization to bid for 2024-2025 Snow Removal (Street Department)
- Appointment of Economic Development Executive Director
- CFAI Accreditation report for the Fire Department
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding an alcoholic beverage license transfer for Eagle Ridge Golf Club. The body will also review various grant applications for childcare and economic development, as well as emergency police department purchases.
- Public hearing for Eagle Ridge Golf Club & Pro Shop On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License transfer to E & T McCoy Holdings LLC
- Request for public hearing on August 13 for zone change from R-4 to R-2 at 308, 314, 322 & 324 4th Avenue East
- Flex PACE applications for ShirtWorx LLC, Creedence Properties, Meg-A-Latte, Workhorse Welding LLC, United Agronomy, and Bakken Water Management
- Childcare grant application for Honey Bears
- Emergency purchases for Police Department records partitions and facility access control
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review accounts, claims, and business licenses. The agenda includes a water and sewer service policy update for Hagen Townhomes and several street closure requests.
- Street closure request for Williston Community Library Summer Reading Celebration
- Street closure request for Williston Downtowners Association Main St Market
- Public hearing request for Eagle Ridge Golf Club alcoholic beverage license transfer
- Water & Sewer Service Policy Update for Hagen Townhomes Subdivision
- Award of alternate bid for water main replacement at 14th Street W, 9th Ave W & West Jackson Place
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review the June 11 primary election results and consider Ordinance 1151 regarding landscaping amendments. The meeting includes reports from various city departments and discussions on airport agreements.
- Ordinance 1151: Amendment to Ordinance 613, Section 25.R Landscaping
- Unofficial Canvass of June 11, 2024, Primary Election Results
- SkyWest Airlines Revenue Guarantee Agreement
- AATI Non-Commercial Ground Lease
- Short Plat for rearrangement of Lots 15-22, Block 2, North Gate Subdivision
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings regarding a landscaping ordinance amendment and an alcohol license transfer. The meeting also includes the review of recent accounts, claims, and business licenses.
- First reading of Ordinance 1151 regarding landscaping amendments
- Public hearing for First State Bank & Trust Off-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License transfer to Johnny's Tavern
- Review of accounts, claims, and bills from May 23 to June 5, 2024
- Approval of business and contractor licenses
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will consider street closure requests for local block parties and review several short plat applications. The agenda also includes economic development applications and a request for a public hearing regarding landscaping ordinance amendments.
- Public hearing request for Ordinance 1151 landscaping amendment
- Street closure requests for Main Street Block Party and Crazy Days
- Short plat applications for Boston Pizza Subdivision and Kettler Commercial Subdivision
- Flex PACE applications for ND Malting and Hops, Busy Bees Enterprises, and KO Safety Services
- Burns & McDonnell task order for XWA pavement maintenance design
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for the Merlin Hotel Group's Roosevelt Hotel. The agenda also includes engineering agreements for a traffic signal at Highway 2 and 48th Ave West. Additionally, the commission will review bids for street light wire replacement.
- Public hearing for Merlin Hotel Group (Roosevelt Hotel) alcohol license
- NDDOT Preliminary Engineering Agreement for traffic signal at Highway 2 & 48th Ave West
- Bids for the 2024 Underground Wire Replacement Project (Street Lights)
- Hillside Cemetery Improvements
- Renaissance Zone application for Pizza Ranch
Regular City Commission Meeting
The commission will review business licenses and economic development applications for several local businesses. Agenda items also include authorization to bid on a pavement maintenance project and discussions regarding engineering grants.
- Public hearing request for Roosevelt Hotel alcoholic beverage license
- Authorization to bid on Pavement Maintenance Project (XWA)
- Bid opening for 2024 Concrete / Asphalt Crushing (Landfill)
- Flex PACE applications for The Hair Hut, ND Hestia LLC, and Western Veterinary Clinic
- Safety Action Plan for the Safe Streets for All Grant
Tax Equalization Meeting
The Assessor's Office presented the 2024 Property Assessment Report detailing market value trends for Williston. The report covers sales analysis, valuation changes, and recommendations for tax equalization based on 2023 market data.
- Residential True and Full Value increased to $1,709,473,430
- Commercial True and Full Value increased to $1,714,598,640
- New construction added $11,241,620 to residential valuations
- Average 2023 residential sale price was $299,335
- Total privileged exemptions for 2024 totaled $250,263,190
Regular City Commission Meeting
The Williston City Commission will consider street closure requests for several local events and review business licenses. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a new restaurant's liquor license and bid openings for watermain replacement.
- Public hearing for 701 Chophouse alcoholic beverage license
- Bid opening for East Broadway Watermain Replacement
- Street closure requests for American Legion Memorial Day, Deja Brew, and CVB Band Day
- Authorization to bid on the sale of a Fire Department support trailer
- Non-commercial ground lease for Aero Spraying Services
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review accounts, claims, and business licenses. The agenda includes public hearings for new alcohol licenses and authorization to bid on an underground wire replacement project.
- 2024 Underground Wire Replacement Project authorization to bid
- Public hearing: El Mercadito LLC — New Off-Sale Beer License
- Public hearing: Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant — New Restaurant Alcoholic Beverage License
- Bid opening: Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase B
- Bid opening: Concrete / Asphalt Crushing (Landfill)
Regular City Commission Meeting
The commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for B & G Roustabout Service, LLC and an alcohol license transfer. The agenda also includes requests for future hearings on new liquor licenses and updates on street maintenance projects.
- Proposed zone change to M-1 for B & G Roustabout Service, LLC
- Public hearing requests for El Mercadito LLC and Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant licenses
- Bid openings for 2024 Seal Coat and Street Striping projects
- Flex PACE applications for ASK Transportation and Chamley Pipe & Salvage
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review several items including a proposed zone change for the Sunset Subdivision and watermain replacement projects. The meeting also includes second readings for two city ordinances and an air service agreement with Sun Country Airlines.
- Proposed zone change from R-1A to M-1 at Lot 6, Block 1 of the Sunset Subdivision
- Watermain replacement project cost share agreement for 9 Avenue, 14th Street & West Jackson Place
- Ordinance 1152: Amendment to Section 25.H Off-Street Parking (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 1153: Amendment to Ordinance 613, Section 6.D Nonconforming Uses (Second Reading)
- Air Service Agreement with Sun Country Airlines
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review several engineering bids, including seal coating and street striping. The meeting includes first readings for ordinances regarding nonconforming uses and off-street parking.
- Authorization to bid for 2024 Seal Coating Project
- Authorization to bid for 2024 Street Striping Project
- Authorization to bid for Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase 1B
- Ordinance 1153: Amendment to Ordinance 613 regarding nonconforming uses (First Reading)
- Ordinance 1152: Amendment to Section 25.H regarding off-street parking (First Reading)
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will review various administrative items including business and contractor licenses. The agenda includes requests for public hearings regarding proposed amendments to Ordinance 613 and a first reading of Ordinance 1155.
- Public hearing request for Ordinance Amendment 1153 (Section 6 Nonconformities)
- Public hearing request for Ordinance Amendment 1152 (Section 25H Off-Street Parking)
- First reading of Ordinance 1155 regarding Domestic Fowl
- Landfill Engineering Services - Burns & McDonnell Task Order 19
- Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase 2 - Alliance Task Order 24-1
Regular City Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a protest hearing regarding Water, Sewer, and Street Improvement District 24-02. The meeting includes discussions on a mobile/body worn camera project for the police department and updates on regional water treatment plant improvements.
- Protest Hearing: Water, Sewer, and Street Improvement District 24-02 (Resolution 24-001)
- Bid Opening: 2024 Sidewalk District 24-01
- Ordinance 1154: Amendments to Chapter 12 of the Code of Municipal Ordinances
- Police Department Emergency Purchase: Mobile/Body Worn Camera Project
- Public Works Task Order 36: Regional Williston WTP Sludge Pump Improvements Project