Ward County public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2026 preliminary budget and set a date for the public budget hearing. The meeting includes discussions on jail contracts, pay amendments, and several land use plats.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $2,113,364.17 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $38,660.18
- Review of 2026 Preliminary Budget
- Subdivision Plat for Lake Life North 4th Addition (Travis and Paula Bohl)
- RFP for Preliminary Engineering for CR 23
- Jail Contract with Trinity Health
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Reorganization Board. Two individuals are scheduled for interviews.
- Interview with Missy Feist-Erickson at 8:30
- Interview with Jeri Grant at 8:45
County Commission
The Board of Equalization will review the 2025 County Board of Equalization Report and assess valuations from city and township boards. The body will also hear property owner appeals and review omitted assessments.
- Equalization of assessments for 12 cities including Minot, Surrey, and Kenmare
- Approval of 2025 values and appeals for Rushville Township 151-83
- Property owner appeal: Uddin, Mohammed Shams (KM20.005.380.0030)
- Property owner appeal: Behrens, Jeffrey & Connie (HA07.099.000.0240)
- Property owner appeal: Dakota Square Mall CMBS. LLC (MI35.677.000.0110)
County Commission
The Ward County Board of County Commissioners will review bills totaling $247,905.48 and hold a public hearing regarding a resolution of necessity for the Chaparelle Paving District. The board will also consider several plat applications and gaming site authorizations.
- Public hearing for Resolution of Necessity #02-2025, Chaparelle Paving District
- Approval of regular bills ($226,846.04) and HS Zone direct bills ($21,059.44)
- Final readings for S/D Plat Sandy Beach 5th and 6th Additions
- Gaming site authorizations for Minot Jr. Golf Association, INC. and MSU Beaver Boosters, INC.
- Purchase of Service Agreement with First District Health Unit
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review presentations from two candidates regarding a Realtor Request for Proposal (RFP).
- RFP presentation by Bonnie Domsteen
- RFP presentation by Nathan Stremick
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving regular and HS Zone bills totaling $437,196.30. The meeting includes discussions on bridge work in Newman and Mayland Townships and the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan. The board will also review policy revisions for purchasing and internal controls.
- Approval of regular bills ($410,648.11) and HS Zone direct bills ($26,548.19)
- Bridge replacement in Newman Township and bridge removal in Mayland Township
- 2025 Ward County Emergency Operations Plan
- Liquor license renewal for Kenmare Country Club
- Approval of 2025 contract for Makoti Threshers Association
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving regular and HS Zone bills totaling $880,000. The meeting includes a public hearing for a subdivision plat and special use permit for Travis and Paula Bohl. Commissioners will also review outlot plats and tax roll adjustments.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $873,738.63 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $6,035.84
- Public hearing for Travis & Paula Bohl Subdivision Plat/SUP (Final Reading)
- Outlot plats for John Carlson, Melodi Johansen Estate, and Matt Sys
- Tax roll adjustments and setting the 2025 County Board of Equalization meeting date
- ARPA overpayment correction for the City of Carpio
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve regular and HS Zone bills and review 2025 contracts. The agenda includes discussions on agricultural land values, budget amendments, and the purchase of a floor sweeper and scrubber.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $445,550.44 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $29,664.43
- Approval of 2025 contracts for Berthold Development Corporation, Ward County Historical Society, and Mental Health Attorney
- Review of 2025 Average Agricultural Land Values
- Purchase of floor sweeper and scrubber
- 2024/2025 Budget Amendments/Transfers
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for specific roles. The session focuses on personnel selection for weed control and arena management.
- Interview with Jerome Behm for Weed Control
- Interview with Nathan Amick for All Seasons Arena
- Interview with Cale Neshem for Weed Control
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners will review regular bills and HS Zone direct bills. The meeting includes a public hearing on a subdivision plat and several planning and zoning requests. The board will also consider pay amendments and various county appointments.
- Approval of regular bills totaling $632,064.38 and HS Zone direct bills totaling $8,638.12
- Public hearing for Brian Skar Subdivision Plat, Final Reading
- Liquor License Renewal for Minot Gun Club, Inc.
- 2025 Contracts for Desour Valley Development Corporation and Ryder Historical Society
- Planning and zoning requests for Fr. Todd Kreitinger, Bruce Moffitt, Joanne Rabemacher, and Cheryl Richter