Development & economy in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
235 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most development & economy activity
- Mandan, ND (58)
- Burleigh County, ND (57)
- Jamestown, ND (27)
- Traill County, ND (24)
- Williston, ND (22)
- Wahpeton, ND (17)
- Fargo, ND (16)
- Stanley, ND (4)
- Billings County, ND (3)
- McKenzie County, ND (2)
- Cooperstown, ND (2)
- Ramsey County, ND (1)
Latest matching meetings
ND Opportunity Fund loan committee to consider two loan applications in executive session
The North Dakota Opportunity Fund Loan Committee is meeting to review prior minutes, receive a fund status update, and then enter executive session to consider loan applications from TC Enterprises LLC (Fargo) and the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (Medora-Dickinson). After the closed session, the committee will…
Council reviews phasing options for the SPARC project with JLG Architects
The Wahpeton City Council and Park Board will hold a special meeting to discuss phasing options for the SPARC project. JLG Architects will present these options to the council. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
Vision Fund Committee to review finances and scoring matrix
The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee is meeting to receive financial statements, hear an update on Bismarck target industries, and discuss a scoring matrix update for Question 6. The agenda includes routine items like public comment and approval of minutes, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.
Bismarck community development committee meets; agenda is procedural only
The Community Development Advisory Committee is meeting on August 26, 2026, but the agenda contains only routine items: approval of minutes, public comment, regular agenda, and other business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
Bismarck Commission to consider 2027 budget, annexation, zoning changes
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on the 2027 city budget, an annexation, and a zoning map amendment, and will consider several contracts and grants. The consent agenda includes items like the Event Center HVAC project, a liquor license, and various public works contracts. The regular agenda also…
Traill County EDC reviews Riverview Dairy electrical updates and housing status
The Traill County EDC Board will approve the July 21, 2026 minutes and the Treasurer's report, including check approvals. The meeting includes updates on the Riverview Dairy electrical project and housing, as well as a review of the Mayor and Auditor’s Summit. The board will also review by-laws and discuss the…
Council to approve developer agreement and infrastructure contracts for Ski Son Development
The Jamestown City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on four resolutions. The primary focus is the approval of the Developer's Agreement and related engineering and construction contracts for the Ski Son Development-Buffalo Estates District #26-51. The council will also request a review of the James River…
Committee to review beautification nominations and Collins Ave art piece
The Community Beautification Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive status reports on the Beautification Recognition Program and the Collins Ave Water Reservoir Project art piece, and discuss other business including the Free Fall Landfill Week and committee vacancies. The agenda is largely routine, with no…
Wahpeton Finance Committee to review 2027 budget, Legacy Lakes, SPARC, credit rating
The Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss the Richland County Jail update, the Legacy Lakes project, the SPARC project, Moody's credit rating update, and the 2027 preliminary budget. The agenda also includes committee referrals. The meeting is open to the public.
Williston City Commission to hold public hearing on Renaissance Zone extension
The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a ten-year extension of the Renaissance Zone Program. The commission will also review the 2027 preliminary budget and consider several purchase agreements and zoning requests.
Commission to review shop condo proposal at 4723 29th St SE
The Mandan Architectural Review Commission will meet to discuss new business and review previous meeting minutes. The primary item for consideration is a proposal for shop condos.
Committee reviews Vision Fund financials and scoring matrices
The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive financial statements. The agenda includes discussions on the Vision Fund Scoring Matrix, the ND Opportunity Fund Letter of Support Scoring Matrix, and focused industry priorities. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or final…
ND Opportunity Fund Loan Committee to consider three loan applicants
The North Dakota Opportunity Fund Loan Committee is meeting to review fund status and act on loan applications. The committee will discuss specific applicants in an executive session before recording public actions.
County Commission reviews 2027 budget, holds public hearing on South SNAG/CLEAR project
The Ramsey County Commission is meeting to discuss the 2027 budget, including presentations from Lake Region District Health and Forward Devils Lake, and a public hearing on the Ramsey Co South SNAG/CLEAR project. Other items include a salary schedule update from HR and a discussion on Fenster Slough. The meeting also…
Council to consider sponsoring CDBG pre-application for affordable housing project
The Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to approve a request from Stride Development PBC to sponsor a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) pre-application to the North Dakota Department of Commerce for the Riverside Cottages Project – Phase III, which involves developing affordable housing units. If…
EDC board to vote on transferring funds to Traill Growth Fund
The Traill County EDC will hold its July business meeting, with board action required on the treasurer's report, checks, and several new business items. Key decisions include a motion to update the mileage rate, a transfer from the operating budget to the Traill Growth Fund, and new committee assignments. Unfinished…
Williston City Commission to review construction contracts and city ordinances
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.
Renaissance Zone Authority reviews Title Team Parking Lot design
The Renaissance Zone Authority will hold a public hearing to review the design for the rehabilitation of the Title Team Parking Lot at 324 North Third Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including the approval of minutes and general public comment. Residents can submit written comments via email or appear via…
Status report on the Collins Ave Water Reservoir Project
The Community Beautification Committee will introduce members, consider approval of the April 9, 2026 meeting minutes, and receive status reports on the Beautification Recognition Program and the Collins Ave Water Reservoir Project. The committee will also hear recaps of America 250, Community Clean Up Month, and…
Commission to vote on Northern Sky Second Addition annexation and review four public hearings
The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a final vote to approve the annexation of Northern Sky Second Addition Block 2. The body will also conduct public hearings on zoning map amendments and major subdivision final plats for DCN First Addition and Berg Acres Addition, as well as a special use permit for…
First reading of ordinance amending International Energy Conservation Code
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…
Council to vote on $846K miniature golf course at Frontier Village
The Jamestown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including approving a developer agreement for the Buffalo Estates subdivision, authorizing bids for water, sewer, and street improvements, and contracting for a miniature golf course. Other items include setting insurance rates…
Planning and Zoning Commission to review plats and zoning updates
The Commission will consider final plat applications for School District 8th Addition and Lakewood Commercial Park 7th Addition. The meeting also includes a discussion on Zoning Code Updates.
Board to discuss Riverview Dairy update and housing progress
The Traill County EDC board will review and approve May meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, including checks. Under unfinished business, they will receive updates on Riverview Dairy, housing, strategic plan progress, and ADA website compliance. New business includes Hatton grand openings, setting an executive…
North Dakota Opportunity Fund Loan Committee meeting
The committee will review the fund status and prior minutes from April 30, 2026. Members will enter an executive session to consider applicants, including Dakota Drive LLC of Bismarck.
Commission holds public hearings on industrial zoning changes and school zone speed limits
The Bismarck City Commission will vote on a consent agenda covering airport development agreements, street closures, and library board appointments. The regular agenda includes public hearings on three ordinances: one for industrial zoning and annexation, one for school zone speed limits, and one for purchasing…
Council to consider zoning change from residential to industrial for Uncle Bob's subdivision
The council will hold first reading of an ordinance to rezone Lot 5 at 2601 4th Ave SW from R1 (residential) to M1 (industrial). They will also consider resolutions for a special assessment district and developer's agreement for Ski Son Development, a pilot bike lane project on 8th Ave NE, and a public safety salary…
Committee reviews financials and discusses Bismarck Business Pitch Challenge details
The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee will receive its financial statements and discuss a specific application for a chiropractic business. The meeting also covers the rules, location, and prize for the Bismarck Business Pitch Challenge, as well as updates to scoring matrices for the Vision Fund and the ND…
North Dakota Opportunity Fund Loan Committee to review loan applications
The North Dakota Opportunity Fund Loan Committee will meet to provide a fund status update and review loan applications. The committee will discuss and act upon specific applicant requests during an executive session.
Commission to decide annexation, zoning changes, and plats for five subdivisions
The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and final considerations on several land-use items, including an annexation, zoning map amendments, and subdivision plats. Staff recommends approval for most items, with conditions on some. The commission will also review its bylaws and consider…
Bismarck Commission to hold public hearing on new Land Development Code and zoning map
The Bismarck City Commission is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including contracts, ordinances, and grants, and to hold a public hearing on the proposed Land Development Code (Ordinance 6662) and corresponding zoning map (Ordinance 6663). The meeting also includes a presentation on downtown beautification…
Commission to consider rezoning Roseland Subdivision lot from agricultural to commercial
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…
Mandan ARC to consider painting project at 100 W Main St
The Mandan Architectural Review Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a painting project at 100 W Main St. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other routine business.
Council approves $55,861.90 police impound building renovations
The City Council approved renovations to the police impound building at a cost of $55,861.90, funded in part by the 1% restaurant tax. It also adopted Resolution 3940 establishing $50 and $100 fines for noxious weeds and uncut grass, and approved a memorandum of understanding with ND DOT and Wilkin County for…
Council to vote on alley vacation, floating dock, and Renaissance Zone application
The Stanley City Council will consider several notable items, including a petition to vacate an alley in Flatt Addition, a request from Wayne Johnson for a floating dock, and a Renaissance Zone application. The council will also discuss a multi-hazard mitigation plan update, a School Resource Officer MOU, and a…
Architectural review for self-storage facility and Centre Inc proposal
The Mandan Architectural Review Commission will consider two proposals at this meeting: a self-storage facility at 4215 Old Red Trail NW and a revisited proposal from Centre Inc at 100 6th Ave SE. The commission may vote on design or compliance with architectural standards.
City Council approves $3.0M water tower rehabilitation bond
The council adopted Resolution No. 3939 authorizing a $3,011,000 water revenue bond to fund rehabilitation of Water Towers 1 and 2. It also approved an amendment to the ND Department of Water Resources cost‑share agreement for the Well Field and Transmission Line Project, adding $8,207,909 in state participation…
Final subdivision plat for Williston Square and Sloulin Field First Addition to be considered
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…
Commission to review shop condos and storage unit proposal
The Architectural Review Commission will meet to discuss three new building proposals. The body will review plans for commercial and residential additions and new construction within the city.
Council to continue tax equalization, consider Renaissance Zone application
The Stanley City Council will meet to continue the tax equalization process and consider a Renaissance Zone application. These are the only substantive items on the agenda, alongside the pledge of allegiance.