Wahpeton public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Wahpeton City Council and Park Board reviewed the proposed recreation and wellness facility, including its size, amenities, and funding limits. They examined three possible locations – the NDSCS 14th Ave site, a vacant lot next to Tiny Tykes Daycare on 11th St N, and Chahinkapa Park – and considered a draft lease for the NDSCS site. The meeting also covered the creation of an eight‑member project oversight committee and set next steps for site selection, budget, and timeline to appear on the Jan. 5, 2026 agenda.
- Presentation of recreation center needs: courts, walking track, indoor playground, etc.
- Evaluation of three potential sites: NDSCS 14th Ave, vacant land adjacent to Tiny Tykes Daycare on 11th St N, and Chahinkapa Park
- Discussion of a draft lease for the NDSCS site with a termination clause if construction does not occur
- Proposal to form an approximately eight‑member project oversight committee with council and park board members
- Funding constraints noted: project must fit within the new 1% sales tax and the park board’s $2,000,000 annual operating budget
City Council
The Wahpeton City Council adopted a resolution to file a loan application with the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for a $2,730,000 water tower rehabilitation project, with 25‑year terms at 2% interest. The council also approved a cost‑share request to the North Dakota Department of Water Resources for the Wellfield Relocation Project (W19‑251) and authorized an $81,000 disbursement from the fire department insurance tax fund. Additional actions included accepting the 2025 preliminary fiscal‑year‑end capital asset additions and approving the consent agenda items.
- Resolution authorizing filing of a $2,730,000 loan application for Water Towers 1 and 2 rehabilitation (25‑year, 2% loan)
- Approval of cost‑share request to ND Dept. of Water Resources for Wellfield Relocation Project W19‑251
- Disbursement of $81,000 from the 2025 Fire Department Insurance Tax Distribution to the Fire Department Relief Fund
- Acceptance of the 2025 Preliminary Fiscal Year End Capital Asset Additions as presented
- Consent agenda approvals: minutes of Dec. 1 meeting, games‑of‑chance permits for Richland County Pheasants, Inc. and Buffalo Club
Bois de Sioux Public Golf Course Board of Directors
The Bois de Sioux Public Golf Course Board will approve minutes from the October 28 and November 17, 2025 meetings and approve the October financial statements. The board will also discuss the operating budget for 2026 and a contract with Harris and Richels. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.
- Approve minutes of the October 28, 2025 and November 17, 2025 regular meetings
- Approve October 2025 financial report
- Review and discuss the 2026 operating budget
- Discuss contract proposal with Harris and Richels
City Council
The Wahpeton City Council approved the 2026 Business Licenses contingent on inspections and renewed IT management contracts for City Hall and the Police Department. The council also approved a fireworks display permit for St. John's Church and adopted an ordinance amending building codes.
- Approval of 2026 Business Licenses contingent on inspections
- NRG Technology Services IT contract renewal for $41,777
- St. John's Church fireworks display permit for Dec. 31
- Ordinance 1076 amending Section 8-85 building codes
- CASE IH Farmall 140A Tractor purchase for $131,000
City Council
The Wahpeton City Council approved a motion to hold a joint meeting with the Park Board on December 10, 2025 at Hughes Shelter in Chahinkapa Park to discuss the future of the proposed recreation center. Council members also reviewed and approved the consent agenda, the October 2025 Bill Pay Report of $2,680,795.92, and the 2024 audited financial statements. Information was provided about a special election on January 27, 2026 to fill a council vacancy.
- Motion approved to schedule a joint City Council and Park Board meeting on Dec 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m., at Hughes Shelter in Chahinkapa Park to discuss the proposed recreation center
- Consent agenda items approved: minutes of Nov 3, 2025 meeting and raffle permits for Chahinkapa Zoo, NDSCS Welding Club, St. John’s Catholic Church, and Riverbend Community Theater
- October 2025 Bill Pay Report approved for $2,680,795.92
- 2024 audited financial statements approved after presentation by Finance Director Darcie Huwe
- Special election announced for Jan 27, 2026 to fill a council vacancy; candidate filing deadline Nov 24, 2025
City Council
The Wahpeton City Council approved a 5‑year capital lease for a motor grader with RDO Equipment Co. at a cost of $327,500. The council also authorized a request for proposals for a new waste collection and disposal contract and voted to repaint Water Tower #1 with the Wahpeton High School and NDSCS logos. The meeting included routine consent‑agenda approvals, department reports, and an executive‑session discussion of land‑lease and joint‑powers agreement negotiations for the Recreation Center Project.
- Approval of $327,500 5‑year capital lease for a motor grader with RDO Equipment Co.
- Motion to prepare a request for proposals for the Waste Collection & Disposal Contract
- Vote to repaint Water Tower #1 with Wahpeton High School and NDSCS logos
- Consent agenda approvals including raffle permits for Blades Blue Line Club, BW Storm Wrestling, and Breckenridge Wahpeton Swim Team
- Executive‑session discussion of land lease and joint‑powers agreement negotiations for the Recreation Center Project
City Council
The council certified special assessments for the East Central and Southeast Street Improvement District, adopting Resolution No. 3926 for a total of $447,113.66. It also approved several contract payments, including $30,728 for 7th Street North storm sewer repair, $125,309.80 for the 2025 Sealcoat Project, and $233,471.79 for the West Central Streets Improvement Project. Additionally, the council authorized a $796,537 contract with Vanguard Appraisals and $108,000 in capital‑improvements funding, as well as a $10,000 holiday promotion request.
- Adoption of Resolution 3926 confirming $447,113.66 special assessments for East Central and Southeast Street Improvement District (ST23-277 & ST23-278)
- Approval of $30,728 final payment to Heitkamp Construction for 7th Street North storm sewer repair
- Approval of $125,309.80 final payment to Astech Corp. for 2025 Sealcoat Project ST25-289
- Approval of $233,471.79 change order to Central Specialties, Inc. for West Central Streets Improvement Project ST24-287
- Approval of Vanguard Appraisals contract for $796,537 and $108,000 capital‑improvements funding
City Council
The City Council approved a $1.2 million bond for West Central Streets and authorized the purchase of three police vehicles. The body also adopted a rezoning ordinance and accepted a resignation.
- Approved $1,211,000 bond for West Central Streets Improvement Project
- Adopted Ordinance 1075 to rezone property at 201 2nd St. S.
- Authorized up to $215,000 for three 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes for police
- Accepted resignation of Council Member Renata Fobb
- Set Public Hearing for October 20 on 2025 Special Assessments
City Council
The City Council approved several contracts, including a golf cart lease and storm sewer repairs. The body also held a first reading for the 2026 budget and a rezoning request for 201 2nd Street South.
- Approved $175,915 lease for Bois de Sioux Golf Course cart fleet from Club Car
- Approved $23,654 bid to Heitkamp Construction Co., Inc. for storm sewer repairs on 7th Street North and RJ Hughes Drive
- Approved $19,025 Tree Equity Grant bid to Carr’s Tree Service
- First reading of Ordinance No. 1075 to rezone 201 2nd Street South from residential R-3 to business RB-4
- Approved 36-month service proposal from Red River Communications for city shops and fire stations at $629.51 monthly
City Council
The Wahpeton City Council approved a revised bulk water purchase agreement with Southeast Water Users and authorized assessments for the Eastside Streets Mill & Overlay project. The Council also ratified a decision to discontinue water service to a leaking private line at 416 4th Ave. N. on August 25, 2025.
- Resolution 3923: Assessments for Eastside Streets Mill & Overlay (Project No. ST23-277 and ST23-278) totaling $864,181
- Revised Bulk Water Purchase Agreement with Southeast Water Users expected to generate $441,000 to $693,000 annually
- Contract awarded to Fargo Garage Floors & Doors for Water Treatment Plant floor refinishing for $41,080
- Ratification to discontinue water service to 416 4th Ave. N. on August 25, 2025
- Approval of plans and specs for the Booster Station in Wellfield Relocation Project W19-251