Historic preservation in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
31 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most historic preservation activity
- Burleigh County, ND (22)
- Traill County, ND (4)
- Wahpeton, ND (3)
- Fargo, ND (1)
- Billings County, ND (1)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Commission to review flood control project and grants
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a Section 106 review of the FEMA South Bismarck Flood Control Project, updates on various grant-funded projects, and the 2026 Historic Preservation Fund Grant. Public comments are accepted via email before noon on the meeting day.
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant updates and minutes
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting for routine business, including approval of minutes, public comment, and updates on the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Historic Preservation Fund grants. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission quorum notice for Downtown District Survey
This is a potential quorum notice, not a regular decision-making meeting. The Bismarck Historic Preservation Commissioners may attend the Downtown District Survey project at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on April 16, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No action is expected to be taken.
Historic Preservation Commission to review grants, awards, and survey
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including a report, approval of minutes, and public comment. They will also receive updates on the 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant, the ND250 Community Initiatives Grant, and a Downtown District Survey, and will consider a Historic…
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant updates, plan Preservation Month
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to hear updates on the 2024 and 2025 Historic Preservation Fund grants, discuss plans for Historic Preservation Month, and consider digital resources and the 2026 Home Show. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the January 21, 2026 minutes, and a report…
Commission to vote on $12.89M road contract, immigration report
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda approving numerous routine items, including bid awards, tax abatements, and improvement districts. On the regular agenda, they will decide on a $12.89 million construction bid, property tax exemptions for building improvements, an appeal of a Historic Preservation…
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant updates and new application
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle administrative items including commissioner reappointments and officer elections, and to receive updates on the 2024 and 2025 Historic Preservation Fund grants. They will also discuss the 2026 Historic Preservation Fund Grant application. Public comments are…
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss award, ND250 grant, survey update
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss regular agenda items including a Historic Preservation Award, the ND250 Grant, and an update on the South Capitol Survey. Public comments are accepted via email before noon on the meeting day. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.
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.
Commission to approve deed transfer to Dale & Deborah Lemons
The Traill County Board will consider several routine approvals, including the agenda, minutes from October 7, 2025, regular bills, and auditor's warrants. It will vote on an indemnity bond of $8.00 for a lost Treasurer's check and an auditor's warrant of $1,167.00 to resolve a 2008 NSF check issue. The board will…
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss fair and grant updates
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will discuss the Historic Preservation Fair and provide an update on the 2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant.
Commission discusses updates to historic buildings section of land development code
The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting to review proposed changes to the historic buildings section of the land development code. The discussion aims to clarify regulations for preserving historic structures in the county.
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant updates
The commission will meet to receive updates on the 2024 and 2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grants. The body will also discuss a 250th Anniversary Celebration.
Commission considers 2025 budget cuts and levy adjustments
The Traill County Commission reviews 2025 budget proposals, including potential reductions to emergency levies, historical society, economic development, and ambulance district funding. Adjustments to custodian and recorder budgets are also discussed, along with hourly pay rates for deputy auditor and election workers.
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant updates and 250th anniversary plans
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to receive updates on the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Historic Preservation Fund grants, and to discuss plans for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and other business. No…
Commission to decide on $45,000 in grants and tabled agreements
The Traill County Commission will review and vote on a $5,000 grant to the Historical Society, tabled agreements with the Riverview Contract and Traill County Water Resource District ($40,000/year), and health care plan selections. The meeting also includes procedural approvals and appointments.
Historic Preservation Commission to review River Road project, grant updates
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss a Section 106 review for 1600 River Road, and receive updates on the 2023 and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grants. Public comments can be submitted by email before noon on the meeting day.
Historic Preservation Commission to review 515 N 5th Street and grant updates
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a Section 106 item and provide updates on preservation fund grants. The body will also address a plaque for St. Alexius and a nomination response.
Historic Preservation Commission discusses downtown streetlights and grants
The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission meets to discuss downtown streetlights, a Section 106 review for 221 North 5th Street, and a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Patrick E. Byrne House at 120 West Avenue A. The agenda also includes a 2023 Historic Preservation Fund Grant update…
Historic Preservation Commission meets on March 19, 2025.
The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission will meet on March 19, 2025, in the Tom Baker Meeting Room of the City-County Office Building. The agenda includes updates on the 2023 and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grants, a discussion on Historic Preservation Month, and the approval of the February 19, 2025…
Historic Preservation Commission to review grant updates and event ideas
The commission will discuss updates regarding the 2023 and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grants. Members will also consider ideas for Historic Preservation Month and review Talking Trail engagement numbers.
Committee to discuss Heritage Square Christmas Tree Expansion
The City Enhancement Committee will consider approval of previous meeting minutes, review monthly finances, and discuss a proposal to expand the Christmas tree display at Heritage Square. A roundtable discussion and scheduling of the next meeting are also on the agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission to elect officers and review 2025 grant applications
The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission will meet on January 15, 2025, to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers for 2025, and discuss the Historic Preservation Fund Grant Application. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected beyond these items.
Commission to review 2025 Historic Preservation Fund Grant application
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates to the 2024 grant fund and review a draft application for 2025. The body is also scheduled to discuss updating its bylaws.
Planning board to consider housing moratorium and construction staging permit
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval or denial of a temporary use permit for Ames Construction for a staging area at 3389 Pool Drive, related to the Pacific Ave/I-94 Business Loop project. They will also discuss a potential moratorium on housing permits pending a study…
Historic Preservation Commission to review grants and bylaws
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to receive updates on the 2023 and 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grants, identify projects for the 2025 grant, and discuss an update to its bylaws. The agenda also includes approval of the October 16, 2024 meeting minutes. This is a regular business meeting with no…
Wahpeton Enhancement Committee to review finances, building projects, pathways
The City Enhancement Committee holds a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 28, review monthly finances, and discuss several local projects including the Bank of the West Building, Heritage Square, and pathway reconstruction. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission meets to review grant updates and 2025 projects
The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission will review reports, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss the 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant update and 2025 project identification. The meeting also includes an introduction to the Forestry Division.
County to vote on $266,899 road fund transfer and lodging rate increase
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $266,899.20 transfer from the Road & Bridge Fund into a new Road Legacy Fund, a lodging rate increase from $96.30 to $99.00, and a $5,000 grant for the Traill County Historical Society. They will also discuss Measure #4 with state legislators, review the 2023…
Commission to review Section 106 for 1600 River Road
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to conduct a Section 106 Review for a property at 1600 River Road. The body will also receive updates on grant funding and discuss a preservation award.
Wahpeton City Enhancement Committee to discuss Randall Field fence, Bank of West, Heritage Square
The committee will review monthly finances and discuss several property-related topics including fencing at Randall Field, the Bank of the West Building, and Heritage Square. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a roundtable discussion. No votes or decisions are specified; items are listed…