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.
37 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 (20)
- Jamestown, ND (7)
- Wahpeton, ND (4)
- Williston, ND (3)
- Traill County, ND (2)
- Ramsey County, ND (1)
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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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
City Council adopts $447,113.66 special assessment for street improvements
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…
Council approves $1.2M street bond and police car purchase
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.
Public hearings on five street, trail, and sewer improvement districts
The Special Assessment Commission will hold public hearings regarding five specific infrastructure projects. The body will review work completed on streets, trails, and sewer systems to determine assessments.
City Council approves revised bulk water agreement and street assessments
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.
Commission reviews costs for five improvement districts, including 8th Ave reconstruction
The Special Assessment Commission will first consider approval of the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss the costs for five districts: Street Improvement District #231 (reconstruction of 8th Ave NW), Street Improvement District #235 (rehabilitation of two city areas), Trails District #1 (new asphalt…
Commission to consider proposed special assessments for five districts
The Special Assessment Commission will gather information and committee input on proposed special assessments for five districts to be assessed in 2025. The districts include street improvements, trails, and water/sewer projects. A physical tour of the projects will follow the discussion. The commission will also set…
$4.5M water treatment bond, street reconstruction on Mandan agenda
The Mandan City Commission will consider a $4,507,000 Water Revenue Bond for the Water Treatment Plant Phase III Optimization project and introduce ordinances on tree and shrub management. They will also decide on a financing resolution for Water and Sewer Improvement District No. 65 (Monte Drive reconstruction) and…
Public hearing on Street Improvement District No. 236
The commission will hold a public hearing on a resolution for Street Improvement District No. 236, take final action on two zone changes (Ordinances 1464 and 1465), and consider consent agenda items including plats, gaming site authorizations, and a special event permit for the Mandan Rodeo Days Concert. New business…
Public hearing on Street Improvement District 236; zone change and water rates on agenda
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing for Street Improvement District 236 (1st Street Improvements Phase I). The board also considers second reading of a zone change for HRWTC Addition, a resolution establishing water meter charges, multiple bids, and several task orders. Proclamations and a…
Zone change for Heart River Women's Transformational Center addition considered
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and first consideration of Ordinance 1460 to rezone land from Agriculture and Industrial to Agriculture for the Heart River Women's Transformational Center addition. Also scheduled are second/final consideration of a prohibited camping ordinance, a resolution establishing…
Mandan Growth Fund to appoint new committee members
The Mandan Growth Fund Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider applications for three open positions on the board beginning January 1, 2025. The committee will also review a fire sprinkler assistance application for a property on East Main Street.
Committee to consider replacing electronic marquee sign on Main Street
The Mandan Visitors Committee will consider a request to replace the electronic marquee sign at the east end of Main Street. They will also discuss 2025 appointments and approve the August 5, 2024, meeting minutes.
City Commission to approve claims, licenses, and mobile food truck fee changes
The City Commission will review and approve claims, business licenses, and street closure requests. The body will also discuss a mobile food truck licensing fee change and hear the first reading of an ordinance creating an event center liquor license.
Public hearing on six Street Improvement District projects
The Special Assessment Commission will consider approval of the July 24, 2024 minutes and hold a public hearing on six Street Improvement District projects. Each district involves construction or maintenance of streets, curbs, gutters, lighting, and related infrastructure in specific neighborhoods. The commission…
Mandan Renaissance Zone committee meets to select leadership and review property applications
The Mandan Renaissance Zone Committee will meet to reorganize leadership and consider applications for property rehabilitation and lease projects on Main Street. The agenda includes the selection of a new Chair and Vice Chair, approval of prior minutes, and review of five specific business applications.
Committee will consider funding request for holiday and streetlight displays
The Mandan Visitors Committee will consider approving the minutes from its August 2, 2023 meeting. It will also consider a funding request from the Mandan Progress Organization for holiday display and streetlight pole displays. No other business items are listed.