{
 "city": "Williston",
 "state": "North Dakota",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Williston City Commission to review construction contracts and city ordinances",
   "summary": "The Board of City Commissioners will consider several business licenses, street closures, and a second reading of Ordinance 1181 regarding the IECC. The body will also review construction contracts for the Old Armory West Step Replacement and the Parking Lot Improvement Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/07.14.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/07.14.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "First reading of ordinance amending International Energy Conservation Code",
   "summary": "The City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1181, which amends the International Energy Conservation Code. Other notable actions include a proposed sale of city-owned property (Lot 5 and part of Lot 6 in the Original Townsite), consideration of a liquor license transfer for North Flats Brewery, and a water service agreement with Northwest Rural Water District. Commissioners will also review multiple economic development applications and routine consent-agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/06.23.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/06.23.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Williston commission to open bids for WRRF Reuse Pipeline, hold liquor license hearing",
   "summary": "The board will consider consent agenda items including a memorandum of understanding, accounts, and contract licenses. A public hearing is set for transfer of a River’s Edge specialty recreational on-sale alcoholic beverage license. The city will open bids for the Williston WRRF Reuse Pipeline Project and receive the Library’s 2025 annual report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/06.09.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/06.09.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to consider rezoning Roseland Subdivision lot from agricultural to commercial",
   "summary": "The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change for Lot 5 of Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial, and on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel. They will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 1179 to amend single-family dwelling definitions to allow mono-pitch and multi-pitched roofs and require manufactured units to meet HUD U-value standards from 1994 or newer. Additionally, the agenda includes a short plat for the Amerco Uhaul Cecil Subdivision and a bid opening for hangar construction at XWA.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/05.26.2026%20Agenda%20-%20Addendum%201.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/05.26.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "First reading of ordinance amending dwelling definitions and manufactured home requirements",
   "summary": "The City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1179, which amends definitions for single-family dwellings to allow mono-pitch and multi-pitched roofs with a minimum 3:12 pitch and requires manufactured units to meet HUD code standards from 1994 or newer. The agenda also includes requests for public hearings on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel, and a zone change for Lot 5 in Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial. Consent items cover street closures for Summer Nights on Main and a 27:17 Ministries event, as well as bids for snow removal equipment, airport pavement maintenance, airport access controls, and a brush truck. Proclamations for Arbor Day, Public Works Week, and EMS Week will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/05.12.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/05.12.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Final subdivision plat for Williston Square and Sloulin Field First Addition to be considered",
   "summary": "The City Commission will review and decide on the final subdivision plat for multiple lots in the Williston Square Subdivision and the Sloulin Field First Addition. The agenda also includes routine consent items, bid openings for equipment, and departmental reports such as the 2027 budget kickoff and fire fleet reduction. Public comment and a petition regarding a general off‑sale license transfer are also on the docket.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/04.28.2026%20Agenda%20-%20Addendum%201.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/04.28.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Tax Equalization Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to hear protests and act on property assessments",
   "summary": "The Williston Board of Equalization will present the assessment roll and annual report, then hold a public hearing to receive audience comments and formal protests. The board will take individual actions on protests, consider corrections, exemptions, homestead credit applications, disabled veterans' credit applications, and review commissioner and office personnel properties before making findings and motions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/04.15.2026%20Agenda%20-%20Tax%20Equalization.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/04.15.2026%20Minutes%20-%20Tax%20Equalization.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Williston City Commission to consider flood hazard and elevation ordinances",
   "summary": "The Board of City Commissioners will hold second readings for two ordinances regarding flood hazard and elevation compliance. The body will also conduct public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses and open bids for city equipment and infrastructure projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/04.14.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/04.14.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Williston City Commission to hold public hearings on flood hazard and elevation ordinances",
   "summary": "The Board of City Commissioners will conduct first readings of ordinances regarding the Flood Hazard Overlay District and flood elevation compliance. The meeting includes appointments for Fire Chief and Airport Director, as well as reviews of airport service and infrastructure agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/03.24.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/03.24.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Williston City Commission to hold hearings on zoning and liquor licenses",
   "summary": "The Board of City Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding temporary greenhouse use and the Williston Square Planned Unit Development. The body is also considering a rezone of the Energy Center Subdivision and several business licenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/03.10.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/03.10.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Williston City Commission to hold public hearing on Williston Square land use",
   "summary": "The Board of City Commissioners will consider a land use change for Lots 29 and 31 of the Williston Square Subdivision. The meeting also includes reviews of grant applications and a police department fleet proposal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/02.24.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/02.24.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to consider PUD amendment and zone change for Williston Square lots",
   "summary": "The commission will consider a consent agenda item requesting a public hearing to amend a Planned Unit Development and change zoning on Lot 29 and Lot 31 in the Williston Square Subdivision. They will also open bids for several infrastructure projects, including the 2026 Williston Square Improvements Project and the West Broadway Improvements Project. A purchase agreement with Typhoon Rentals LLC and an executive session for contract negotiations on Williston Square property are also scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/02.10.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/02.10.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Commission to consider public hearing for multiple subdivisions and TAP grant",
   "summary": "The City Commission will consider consent agenda items including authorizing a public hearing for several subdivision applications, approving a 2026 TAP Grant Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement, reducing the Fire Department fleet, and accepting a quit claim deed for Pheasant Crossing HOA. The meeting also includes department reports on economic development incentives such as the C4 Facade Incentive for 2D Ink and Flex PACE Scoring Grid changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/01.27.2026%20Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/01.27.2026%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Regular City Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Zone change from agriculture to heavy industrial for Northview Subdivision",
   "summary": "The City Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed zone change for Lot 1 and Lot 3 of the Northview Subdivision from agriculture to heavy industrial, and on tax abatements for Renaissance Station and Renaissance on Main properties. The consent agenda includes resolutions to vacate a public right-of-way in Bennett Industrial Park, authorize a lead service line inventory, and approve a purchase agreement with All Day Retail, LLC. Several bid authorizations for sidewalk, seal coat, and striping projects are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/01.13.2026%20Agenda%20-%20Addendum%201.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/01.13.2026%20%20Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwilliston.com/government/city_commission/city_commission_minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}