Environment & climate in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
80 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most environment & climate activity
- Mandan, ND (18)
- Burleigh County, ND (18)
- Jamestown, ND (14)
- Wahpeton, ND (11)
- Williston, ND (5)
- Stanley, ND (4)
- Ramsey County, ND (3)
- Cooperstown, ND (3)
- Bottineau, ND (2)
- Traill County, ND (2)
Latest matching meetings
Public hearings on four special assessment districts in Mandan
The Special Assessment Commission will hold public hearings on four improvement districts, covering street, water, sewer, and storm sewer projects. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from previous meetings. These hearings allow residents to comment on proposed assessments for the listed projects.
Wahpeton Public Works to review e-scooter ordinance, Cargill wastewater deal
The Wahpeton Public Works & Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure and regulatory items. Key topics include a service upgrade and gas unit heaters for the impound building, an ordinance review for e-scooters and bikes, a handicapped parking request, a domestic…
Public hearing on 2026 special assessments for streets, water, sewer
The Special Assessment Commission will hold a public hearing to consider objections to proposed special assessment improvement districts for streets, water, and sewer projects across Bismarck. The commission will determine the benefit and assess each lot's share of costs, then confirm the assessment lists. The agenda…
Council to consider street closing for Anne Carlsen event
The Jamestown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution. The resolution would approve a request from the Jamestown Fine Arts Association and the Anne Carlsen Center to close a portion of 2nd St SW for a community event, and would waive the associated street closing fees.
Committee to consider liquor license, tax abatement, street closing, and elevator repair
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider several items, including a Class C liquor license for Park Bar and Lounge, a property tax abatement, a street closing request with fee waiver, regional council dues, and a $77,800 elevator repair contract. Other committees will receive updates from police and fire chiefs and…
Commission to review costs and benefits of five improvement districts
The Special Assessment Commission will discuss the benefits compared to the costs for five specific improvement districts. These projects include street, storm sewer, and water and sewer work across various city locations.
Council approves tobacco license for Wahpeton Fuels after failed compliance test
The Wahpeton City Council approved a retail tobacco license for Beehive Fuels D/B/A Wahpeton Fuels at 2100 9th St. N. after the business failed a compliance check by selling tobacco to a minor. The council also approved disbursing $28,159.58 in Bull Bash proceeds to the Fire Department Relief Fund, approved street…
Council to review 2027 preliminary budget and street closure request
The Stanley City Council will discuss the 2027 preliminary budget and consider a street closure request from the Commercial Club. No final decisions are recorded on the agenda.
New council seated; flood ordinance, sales tax, community center discussed
The Bottineau City Council will hold a re-organizational meeting to seat newly elected officials, appoint a council president and vice president, and make committee appointments. The council will also discuss a new flood ordinance, a sales tax ordinance for a community center, and the ownership and management of the…
Commission to consider special assessments for five improvement districts
The Special Assessment Commission will gather information and provide input on proposed special assessments for five improvement districts scheduled for 2026. The meeting includes a tour of the proposed districts and consideration of minutes and a commission appointment.
Public Works to recommend street closure and building design services
The Public Works Committee will consider recommending City Council approval of a street closure request from the University of Jamestown for an event on August 26, 2026. They will also consider authorizing professional design services for the Public Works Building at 1620 8th Ave SW. Additionally, they will review a…
Council to award bid for 11th Ave SW water, sewer & street improvements
The Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to award a bid for the 11th Ave SW Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District #26-50, covering the Mary Young Addition and West Ridge Estates. The contractor and exact dollar amount will be determined at the meeting. This is the only substantive item on the…
City considers new Light and Signal Utility Fee for street lights and traffic signals
The Finance & Legal Committee will discuss and recommend approval of a new Light and Signal Utility Fee and a corresponding fund for street lights and traffic signals. They will also consider a grant from the North Dakota Forest Service for Emerald Ash Borer mitigation. The Mayor and City Administrator would be…
Council hears public input on $1.84M watermain replacement for CIP Phase 4
The Stanley City Council held a public input meeting on the Capital Improvement Project Phase 4, which includes replacing aging water and sewer lines and making street improvements in a defined area. The estimated cost for the watermain replacement is $1,838,387, an increase of about $200,000 due to adding two blocks…
Drain projects and lawsuit on Water Resource District agenda
The Traill County Water Resource District will review minutes and bills, then discuss multiple drain maintenance projects including culvert repairs, tree removal, and bridge work. They will also consider a complaint about an obstruction, a surface drain permit for Neil Breidenbach, and an update on the Koenig lawsuit.
Water Board to discuss North and South Snag & Clear Projects
The Ramsey County Water Resource board is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed snag and clear projects in the north and south areas.
First reading of ordinance amending dwelling definitions and manufactured home requirements
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…
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…
City to consider infrastructure development for 11th Ave SW including special assessment district
The council will hold public hearings on amendments to animal cruelty, criminal trespass, and fire protection codes. They will consider resolutions for the 11th Ave SW infrastructure project, including stormwater, water, sewer, and street work, as well as a special assessment district. Consent agenda items include a…
Commission to consider police HQ contract, electric patrol cars, and several public hearings
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on a taxi cab license, an annexation, and two zoning changes, and will consider awarding contracts for street improvements, a new police headquarters, and the purchase of two electric patrol cars. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as…
Committee discusses beautification nominations and spring clean-up plans
The Community Beautification Committee will review minutes from February and receive status reports on beautification recognition program nominations for four properties. Project updates include the Collins Ave Water Tower, America 250 initiatives, Arbor Day celebration, and a tree inventory. The committee will also…
Forestry Committee discusses Spring Grant for 2nd Ave W tree work
The committee will discuss a Spring Grant for tree work on 2nd Ave W from 9th St SW to 9th St NW, which is moving forward but slowed by tree trimming. They also plan Arbor Day activities for April 24 (US) and May 1 (ND), and will review a landscape ordinance article and summer job hiring status.
Council to vote on $2.6M seal coat contract and animal cruelty ordinance
The City Council will consider bid awards for a $2.6 million seal coat project and a $95,000 sidewalk project. First readings of ordinances on animal cruelty, criminal trespass, and fire protection code are scheduled. The consent agenda includes over 30 routine items, including engineering payments and gaming permits.
Commission to hear appeals on zoning denials and consider street improvement contracts
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings and consider appeals related to zoning and land use, including a variance denial and a zoning change denial. They will also consider awarding contracts for street improvement districts and receive an update on the Land Development Code project.
City Commission will hear the Floodplain District Ordinance #1484
The Mandan City Commission meeting will consider several items, including a public hearing on Floodplain District Ordinance #1484. Commissioners will also review a raffle permit for the Church of St. Joseph, a job description for a part‑time real property appraiser, a cost‑share reimbursement agreement for the 2026…
Commission to weigh half-cent sales tax extension for roadways
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning and annexation items, consider a street name change, and discuss financial matters including a half-cent sales tax extension for roadways and a street utility fee advisory vote. The agenda also includes numerous consent items covering contracts…
Traill County WRD to discuss drainage projects and permits
The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, public correspondence, and a list of drainage projects including Elm River Joint WRD and Hatton Drain No. 45. The board will also consider surface drainage permits and address a lawsuit.
Forestry Committee to discuss grants and planting updates
The Forestry Committee will review the status of ash tree mitigation and planting grants, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss the landscape ordinance and summer job descriptions.
Bismarck City Commission to consider street utility fee options
The Bismarck City Commission will hold its regular meeting, primarily addressing consent agenda items including alcohol license requests, street improvement districts, and various contracts. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on a right-of-way agreement, contract awards for highway and street light projects…
Street Improvement District 242 near Roosevelt Elementary considered
The Mandan City Commission will consider creating Street Improvement District 242 near Roosevelt Elementary and take final votes on ordinances for On Call Pay and Stormwater Rewrite. They will also discuss a peer review of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan and an offer on a city-owned lot. Consent agenda…
Commission to consider Community Triage Center report and next phase
The Bismarck City Commission will consider accepting the final Community Triage Center Planning Report and authorizing phase two, receive a presentation on homelessness forum findings, and discuss a proposed half-cent sales tax extension for roadways. The agenda also includes several public hearings and consent items…
Commission to consider street utility fee, alcohol licenses, and multiple contracts
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on two alcohol license applications and consider several contracts, including a $1.5 million sponsorship for an aviation conference, a Microsoft license renewal, and multiple street improvement district resolutions. They will also receive an update on public input…
Zone change and minor plat for Big Sky Estates 8th Addition
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change from Residential and Agriculture to Residential for Big Sky Estates 8th Addition, along with a minor plat, and a final plat for Evergreen Heights 5th Addition. The board also will consider appointments to the commission.
Burleigh County historic panel meets to discuss downtown lighting and preservation grants
The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission will review updates on downtown streetlight projects and discuss implementation of the Historic Preservation Plan. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and consideration of Historic Preservation Fund grants.
Board may have quorum at meeting discussing proposed Street Utility Fee
The Board of City Commissioners may have a quorum at a Public Input Meeting to discuss the proposed Street Utility Fee. This is a procedural notice; no decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
Mandan Commission to consider rezoning, street district, and cemetery rates
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition. The body will also consider resolutions for a street improvement district, an engineering service agreement, and cemetery service rates.
Renaissance Zone Authority to review downtown remodel design
The Renaissance Zone Authority will meet to consider a design review for a downtown remodel. The body will also discuss the program boundary and provide an update on downtown streetlights.
City Commission to consider utility fees and downtown projects
The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes a first reading of a consolidated utility fee schedule and several consent agenda items, such as streetlight pole installation and street closure requests for the Downtowners Holiday Stroll.
Commission to consider short-term rental zoning, alcohol license transfers, and event center authority
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a zoning text amendment to allow short-term rentals in residential areas, alcohol license transfers for two bars, and a zoning map amendment for Silver Ranch. They will also consider creating a Bismarck Event Center Authority Board…
Mandan City Commission to consider street bids and new parking ordinances
The City Commission will consider awarding bids for the Shores at Lakewood Phase II street improvements and review proposals for improvement warrants and bonds from Starion Bank. The body will also discuss updates to the Fire Department budget and solid waste utility rates.