Roads & transportation in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about roads & transportation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
363 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered roads & transportation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most roads & transportation activity
- Burleigh County, ND (117)
- Mandan, ND (38)
- Jamestown, ND (36)
- Dunn County, ND (30)
- Traill County, ND (27)
- Billings County, ND (27)
- Wahpeton, ND (19)
- Williston, ND (17)
- Ramsey County, ND (17)
- Fargo, ND (14)
- Stanley, ND (9)
- Ward County, ND (6)
Latest matching meetings
Commission finalizes $11.9M in special assessments for six Bismarck improvement districts
The Burleigh County Special Assessment Commission is holding a public hearing to determine the benefit and assess costs for six improvement districts. The agenda covers the construction of storm sewers, new street pavement, and resurfacing projects across various neighborhoods. If no objections are raised, the…
Bismarck Parking Authority reviews finances, rates, board term
The Bismarck Parking Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving the August meeting minutes, review financial statements, and discuss monthly parking rates and the Radisson Hotel daily rate. They will also address the board member term of Jake Axtman, which expires at the end of…
Williston holds public hearing on special assessment districts
The Williston City Council is holding public hearings to consider objections to several special assessment improvement districts. The districts cover parking lot, water/sewer/storm sewer/street, sidewalk, and lot mowing/code compliance improvements. The city published assessment lists for two consecutive weeks before…
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.
Dunn County Commission meets September 2, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a meeting including reports from the Engineers and Road Department. The agenda includes a bid opening for Civil Science and discussions regarding the Weed Building Addition and utility permits.
Commission to vote on e-bike rules, tax changes, health plan
The Mandan City Commission is meeting to take final votes on several ordinances, including new rules for electric bicycles and micromobility devices, land use code changes, and sales tax provisions. They will also consider a 2027 health insurance plan design change and approve several licenses and permits, including…
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…
Dunn County Commission to review road report, CUPs, and health plans
The Dunn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and vouchers, and receiving reports from the road department, human services, and code administrator. They will also discuss conditional use permits, health option plans, and several new business items such…
MPO board to adopt 2027-2028 work program, amend ATAC data deal
The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will vote on final adoption of the 2027-2028 Unified Planning Work Program and an amendment to the ATAC addendum for signalized intersection data collection. They will also receive progress updates on the Fringe Area Roads Master Plan, Transit Development Plan, and a traffic data…
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.
County commission to approve contracts, insurance, and fuel tank work
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including bills, minutes, an indemnity bond, a website contract, an agreement for underground fuel tank work, and a health insurance contract with a 6.78% increase. They will also hear updates from the highway department, a drainage issue, and…
County Commission to consider 2027 budget, zoning ordinance, Red River funding
The Ramsey County Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and the agenda, hear a 2027 budget and fund request from Forward Devils Lake, receive an update from the county highway superintendent, and consider unfinished business including a zoning ordinance. New business includes a funding request…
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…
MPO committee to vote on 2027-2028 planning work program
The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization's Technical Advisory Committee will consider approving the 2027-2028 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and an amendment to the ATAC addendum for Mandan signalized intersection data collection. The committee will also receive updates on the Fringe Area Roads…
Fargo Commission to hold closed session on Convention Center contract with Kilbourne, LLC
The Fargo City Commission will convene in executive session to discuss negotiating strategy for a contract with Kilbourne, LLC related to the Convention Center project. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as ordinance repeals, property tax exemptions, license violations, settlements, and various…
Authority reviews financials and ramp repair estimates
The Bismarck Parking Authority will approve June minutes and review financial statements for June and July. The body will receive status updates on 2026 projects, including cameras and the 3rd St Ramp elevator, and review engineer estimates for future ramp repairs. A new tenant for the Parkade is listed under other…
Williston commissioners to hold public hearings on two zone changes and parking/landscaping rules
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change applications and first readings of ordinances amending off-street parking and landscaping requirements. The commission will also consider setting a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget, approve various licenses and claims, and receive updates…
County Commission to hold 2nd reading of Wind Energy Ordinance
The Dunn County Board of Commissioners will discuss and hold a second reading of the Wind Energy Ordinance, open a bid for 7th St. SW, and consider a burn ban, among other routine business.
Dunn County Commission to hold second reading of Wind Energy Ordinance
The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a second reading of a Wind Energy Ordinance and open bids for 7th St. SW. The meeting also includes reports from the Road Department and discussions on utility permits.
County to hold public hearing on North SNAG & Clear, consider zoning ordinance
The Ramsey County Commission will hold a public hearing on the North SNAG & Clear project, receive a financial update from Old National, and consider approving a zoning ordinance and a mileage reimbursement increase. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget and set a preliminary budget hearing for September 15…
Public hearing on channel maintenance in three Ramsey County townships
The Ramsey County Water Resource District Board will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2026, to consider a petition to snag and clear a natural water course in Stevens, Ontario, and Bartlett townships. The project aims to improve drainage for township and county roads and agricultural land. The hearing will require a…
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.
Board to approve consultant for Curb Management Study
The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will review the 2026 Title VI Plan and progress reports for the Mandan traffic data project and Fringe Area Roads Master Plan. The primary action item is the approval of the consultant selection for the Curb Management Study. The board will also receive updates on the Transit…
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…
Public hearing on channel maintenance in several townships and City of Crary
The Ramsey County Water Resource District Board of Managers will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to snag and clear a section of a natural water course. The project aims to remove surface water and debris to improve agricultural land and county and township roads.
Dunn County Commission to review preliminary budgets for multiple departments
The Board of County Commissioners will review preliminary budgets for various county offices and departments. The meeting includes a bid opening for 114th Ave. and a discussion on Wind Energy Ordinance Amendments.
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…
Commission to vote on rescinding Red River Valley Water Project commitment
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider rescinding a previously signed Memorandum of Commitment and Nomination to the Red River Valley Water Project, which would also cancel any associated mill levy. The board will also vote on transferring funds from old Highway accounts to County Road & Bridge…
Public hearing on channel maintenance in six Ramsey County townships
The Water Resource District Board will hold a public hearing on a request to snag and clear a section of natural water course across Minnewaukan, Morris, Noonan, Ontario, Hope, and Newbre townships. The board and county commission must attend and approve a Resolution of Necessity by two-thirds vote. The project aims…
County to consider 2027 budget and approve disaster declaration
The Ramsey County Commission will convene to approve minutes, bills, and the 2027 budget. The agenda includes a public hearing for a North Snag & Clear project and a resolution to approve a disaster declaration.
Commission reviews 2027 budget, pipeline permits, and I-94 truck parking grant
The Billings County Commission will discuss road issues with Pat Lavelle, consider tax and zoning matters including ARW and pipeline permits, and hear the SWDHU budget from Sherri Adams. The commission will also review department budget requests for 2027 and consider a Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution and a…
Jamestown Council to consider rezoning 2601 4th Ave SW to industrial
The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading to change the zoning of a property at 2601 4th Ave SW from residential to limited industrial. The body will also discuss establishing a new Light and Signal Utility Fee and fund.
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…
City committees discuss zoning changes, sidewalk ordinances, and property sales
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider gaming permits, a loan agreement for Buffalo Manor Apartments, and a property purchase price. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review updates to the city's Active Transportation map and a rezoning request for industrial use.