Water & utilities in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
295 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most water & utilities activity
- Traill County, ND (80)
- Ramsey County, ND (47)
- Jamestown, ND (46)
- Mandan, ND (25)
- Burleigh County, ND (19)
- Wahpeton, ND (17)
- Stanley, ND (14)
- Dunn County, ND (12)
- Steele County, ND (12)
- Williston, ND (9)
- Fargo, ND (6)
- Cooperstown, ND (4)
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…
Wahpeton Council to hold first reading of 2027 budget ordinance
The Wahpeton City Council will hold the first reading of the 2027 budget ordinance (Ord. 1080) and discuss the preliminary budget and tax levy. The council will also consider several public works items, including service upgrades and equipment for the impound building, and a wastewater agreement with Cargill. Several…
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.
County Commission to consider subdivision ordinance and 2027 budget
The Ramsey County Commission is holding its regular meeting to handle routine approvals (minutes, bills, treasurer checks, financials) and hear reports from county officials. They will discuss unfinished business including the Fenster Slough issue and the 2027 budget, and consider approving a subdivision ordinance as…
Water board to review 2023 audit findings and corrective plan
The Ramsey County Water Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills, and to discuss old and new business. Key items include reviewing 2023 audit findings and a planned corrective plan, as well as discussing a stream crossing project in Fancher Township. The meeting is…
City approves DWSRF loan application and amends zoning for parking and landscaping
The Williston City Commission will vote on a resolution to apply for a DWSRF loan and authorize bids for Hedderich’s Lot Park improvements. The meeting includes second readings for two zoning ordinances affecting off-street parking and landscaping requirements. Additionally, the commission will review 2026 water and…
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…
Commission holds public hearings on five zoning map amendments and stormwater rules
The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five zoning map amendments and a stormwater management ordinance update. Staff recommends approving all five items. The commission will also consider approving a complete plat for the Paradise Commercial Center Addition.
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…
Water Resource District to review drain projects, permits, and lawsuit
The Traill County Water Resource District is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on various drainage projects, permits, complaints, and other business. Items include updates on the Elm River Joint WRD project, multiple drain maintenance and culvert projects, a road crossing resolution, and a lawsuit…
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…
Council advances $49.3M recreation center plan after public hearing
The Wahpeton City Council held a joint meeting with the Park Board to hear Comstock Construction’s cost estimates for the Southern Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (SPARC), with two design options presented: $49.3 million and a scaled-down $32.4 million version. The council also approved a $2.3 million special…
Commission calls public hearing to rezone land for Paradise Valley Third Addition
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for the Paradise Valley Third Addition subdivision and on alcohol license and ordinance changes. The body will also approve funding for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion and accept the 2025 annual financial report. Additionally…
Council to consider kratom ban, fine increase, and charter amendment
The Stanley City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, addressing a range of items including financial reports, committee updates, and several ordinances. Key actions include a second reading to amend the Home Rule Charter, a first reading to prohibit kratom sales, and a first reading to increase…
Water plant, Cargill wastewater, library steps, jail update on agenda
The Public Works Committee will discuss and potentially decide on several infrastructure and maintenance items, including cabinets for the water treatment plant office, a domestic wastewater agreement with Cargill, step repairs at Leach Library, and an update on the Richland County Jail. The committee will also…
Traill County Water Resource District reviews July finances and drainage projects
The district holds its regular meeting to approve July meeting minutes, bills, and bank statements. Members will receive updates on multiple drainage projects and review permit applications and complaints.
Ramsey County Water Board to hold public hearing on Stevens Snag & Clear project
The Ramsey County Water Board will convene its regular meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and bills. A public hearing is scheduled for the Stevens Snag & Clear project, and financing for North and South projects will be discussed. Water complaints and a pledge pool from Western State Bank are also on the…
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.
City Council to vote on $5.2M water plant upgrades and new senior housing PILOT
The Jamestown City Council will meet August 3, 2026 to approve routine minutes, open bids for infrastructure projects, and vote on several resolutions including a $579,000 water treatment bond and a 17-year tax exemption for new senior housing. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda items for standard…
Finance committee reviews 2027 preliminary budget with 3% tax levy increase
The Finance & Personnel Committee reviewed the 2027 preliminary budget, which includes a 3% increase in the property tax levy to $2,423,883. The budget projects a 5% rise in property valuations and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees. Sales tax revenue, accounting for 28% of projected funds, remains a…
Finance committee reviews 2027 preliminary budget with 3% tax levy increase
The Wahpeton Finance & Personnel Committee will review the 2027 preliminary budget, which includes a 3% tax levy increase to $2,423,883 and a projected mill rate decrease to 79.68. The budget also proposes 3.8% cost-of-living increases for employees and a transition to a new HUB Pay Study Plan.
Public Works Committee to review project change orders and wastewater agreements
The Public Works & Public Safety Committee will discuss contract change orders for the Well Field Project Phase II and Impound Building Renovations. The body will also review referrals regarding lab cabinets and a wastewater agreement with Cargill.
City to consider lead pipe replacement and sewer truck purchase
The Public Works Committee will consider approving plans for a lead service line replacement on 4th Ave E and a quote to purchase a new sewer vacuum truck. The Police and Fire Committees will receive updates from their respective chiefs.
Water Resource Board to review financial report and program application
The Water Resource Board will meet to approve minutes from April 15, 2026, and review a financial report ending June 30, 2026. The board will also discuss a new program application for Shasta and the 2026 Joint Summer Water Meeting.
Traill County Commission to discuss budget and Red River Water Supply Project
The Board of Commissioners will discuss budgets, Home Rule, and windows and fuel tanks. The board is also considering a motion to sign a letter rescinding the MOC to the Red River Water Supply Project.
Traill County WRD to discuss drainage projects and 2027 budget
The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, address public correspondence, and discuss updates for multiple drainage projects including Elm River Joint WRD and various county bridges. The board will also consider the 2027 budget and address a lawsuit.
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.
Mandan City Commission to consider budget amendment and water line agreement
The City Commission will meet to discuss a budget amendment transferring funds from vacant positions to office furniture. The body will also consider a water line connection agreement with MDU and a financing support letter for Badlands Property LLP.
Water Resource District inspects 49 legal drains across Traill County
The Traill County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting on July 20, 2026, to inspect legal drains throughout the county. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Mayville Golf Course and concludes at 2:00 p.m. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of a field inspection of…
Public Works Committee to review construction contracts and concrete repair quotes
The Public Works & Public Safety Committee will discuss a construction management contract with Comstock Construction, Inc. and review quotes for the 2026 Concrete Repairs Project. The body will also consider change orders for the Well Field Project.
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…
Steele County WRD to approve Elm River Dam invoice and review drain reassessments
The Steele County Water Resource District will hold a general meeting on July 7, 2026, to approve the June 2 minutes and review updates on the 2022 FEMA Project. The body will conduct a public hearing for Drain 4 and a reassessment for Drain 13. Additionally, the meeting includes the approval of two drain tile permits…
Traill County Water Resource District to review drainage projects and permits
The Traill County Water Resource District will review bank statements, approve bills, and discuss a wide range of drainage projects and permits. The meeting agenda lists over 20 specific drains for updates, culvert repairs, and tree removals.
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 scheduled for the RC Snag & Clear North project at 8:30 AM
The Ramsey County Water Resource Board will approve June 2026 regular meeting minutes, June 2026 financial reports, and June 2026 bills. It will discuss several proposed Snag & Clear projects, including public hearings for the North and South projects and financing for Snag & Clear projects. Additional items include…
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…
City Commission discusses wastewater design and landfill excavation projects
The City Commission will consider several construction and infrastructure items including a wastewater treatment facility and a landfill cell excavation project. The meeting also includes a second consideration for a zone change regarding the School District 8th Addition.
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.