Mandan library board approves $1,500 summer reading transfer; city weighs wastewater, landfill projects ahead
Library Board: Summer Reading funded, furniture grant directed
The Morton Mandan Public Library Board of Trustees approved a $1,500 transfer from program donation revenue to the Summer Reading Program at its June 22 meeting. The board also approved monthly bills by unanimous roll-call vote and, by consensus, agreed to use T-Mobile Hometown Grant funds for branch library furniture.
Board members approved the agenda with an addition for an "Opening the Book" discussion and approved minutes from April 27, 2026. Discussion items included 2027 budget planning and a decision to solicit one or two additional bids for rooftop unit repairs.
Planning & Zoning: Plats and zoning code on the table
The Planning and Zoning Commission met June 22 to consider final plat applications for School District 8th Addition and Lakewood Commercial Park 7th Addition, a special use permit amendment for Lakewood Commercial Park 7th Addition, and Zoning Code Updates. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.
Special Assessment Commission: Five improvement districts reviewed
On June 29, the Special Assessment Commission gathered information on proposed special assessments for five 2026 improvement districts. The agenda listed:
- **Street Improvement District #237 (Rock Prairie)** — new asphalt, storm sewer, curb and gutter, and sidewalk on Corvette Street, Corvette Circle, Stonebridge Lane NW, and Blackstone Avenue NW.
- **Water & Sewer Improvement District #65 (Monte Dr.)** — replacement of cast iron water mains, sanitary sewer repairs, and mill/overlay on roadway north of Division Street.
- **Street Improvement District #241 (Project 3A)** — preventative maintenance and reconstruction near Red Trail Elementary, including fog seal, chip seal, and full-depth reconstruction.
- **Street Improvement District #240 (Shores At Lakewood Phase 2 Street)** — new asphalt streets, curb and gutter, lighting, and chip seal south of Mckenzie Drive.
- **Street Improvement District #33 (Shores At Lakewood Phase 2 Storm Sewer)** — construction of storm sewer for the same subdivision.
The meeting included a tour of the proposed districts and consideration of minutes and a commission appointment. Minutes have not yet been published.
City Commission: Gaming site authorization on the agenda
The City Commission met June 30 to discuss a gaming site authorization for Mandan Fastpitch Association at Powerhouse/501 Bar & Grill, covering July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The agenda also included suggested Commissioner portfolio assignments and a review of future meeting dates. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
- **July 7 — City Commission:** Bids for South Side Reservoir Coating project; change orders 1 & 2 for the 1st Street Reconstruction Project (Street Improvement District 236); an Engineering Service Agreement with AE2S for Wastewater Treatment Facility design; authorization to advertise for bids for the Landfill Cell Excavation Project; and second consideration of Ordinance 1485 regarding a zone change for School District 8th Addition.
- **July 9 — Safety and Wellness Committee:** Review of safety audit recommendations, including citywide safety policies, new employee training, and department-level hazard identification; discussion of a draft Safety Policy Guide; Q2 hazard inspections due July 22; and a budget update showing $915.85 remaining after purchases of ice cleats ($213.80) and door stoppers ($70.35).
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