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.
123 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 (35)
- Mandan, ND (24)
- Ramsey County, ND (23)
- Jamestown, ND (20)
- Williston, ND (7)
- Fargo, ND (7)
- Wahpeton, ND (6)
- Billings County, ND (1)
Latest matching meetings
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 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.
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…
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.
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…
City considers new sewer and water main break insurance coverage
The Police & Fire and Public Works committees will meet to review departmental updates and several administrative agreements. Key decisions include the purchase of insurance for water and sewer infrastructure and the sale of old equipment.
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…
First reading of ordinance amending International Energy Conservation Code
The City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1181, which amends the International Energy Conservation Code. Other notable actions include a proposed sale of city-owned property (Lot 5 and part of Lot 6 in the Original Townsite), consideration of a liquor license transfer for North Flats Brewery, and a…
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…
Commission will consider major subdivision application for Western Heritage area
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's application for a major subdivision west of the Little Missouri River, proposing Recreational and Commercial districts within the Medora ETZ. The board will also consider amendments to zoning regulations for industrial water depots…
Board to discuss drain projects, lawsuit, and dam rehab priority
The Traill County Water Resource District will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in Hillsboro. Agenda items include approval of June 2 meeting minutes and bills, public forum, and updates on numerous drainage projects. Notable discussions include an appointment for dam rehabilitation priority with…
Water Board to discuss South and North projects and Fenster Lake drain application
The Ramsey County Water Resource board will hold a special meeting to review two proposed projects. The board will also consider an emergency drain application for Fenster Lake.
Water Board to consider emergency drain from Fenster Lake to Devils Lake
The North Dakota Department of Water Resources is holding a meeting on June 11, 2026, to consider an emergency drain application from Fenster Lake in Ramsey County into Devils Lake. The Ramsey County Water Resource Board will provide a recommendation on the application after hearing from the applicant and affected…
Commission to vote on HUD housing plan and $440k water contract
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including developer agreements, zoning ordinance amendments, and multiple contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2026 HUD Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs, along with construction updates.
Traill County Water Resource District to review drain projects and permits
The board will discuss updates on various drain projects and bridge work across the county. The meeting includes a review of bills, bank statements, and specific permit applications.
Water Board to approve May bills and discuss snag & clear projects
The Ramsey County Water Board will approve minutes, financial reports, and bills totaling $44,150. The agenda includes discussion on snag and clear projects, a 2027 budget, and water complaints.
Public Works Committee recommends shared bike lane pilot on 8th Ave NE
The Police & Fire Committee receives departmental updates with no action items. The Public Works Committee considers recommending approval of a shared bike lane pilot project, an engineering contract for a new landfill cell, change orders for storm sewer and water meters, a road reconstruction project, and purchases…
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.
Committee to consider $2.6M cost-share for sludge filter press project
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider a $2,600,400 cost-share amendment for the Lime Sludge Filter Press & Recycle/Reuse Project, along with a taxicab license, Renaissance Zone incentives, chicken permits, and a special use permit for a Compassion Center dispensary. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will…
Elm River Joint WRD Project update and multiple drain maintenance items
The Traill County Water Resource District will discuss the Elm River Joint WRD Project update, review bills and bank statements from April 21 to May 5, and address numerous drain maintenance issues, including tree removal, culvert repair, and bridge concerns. They will also consider a surface drain permit for Neil…
Public hearing on Proposed Fancher Snag & Clear project
The Ramsey County Water Resource Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed Fancher Snag & Clear project and conduct a second review of the 2027 budget. The board will also discuss cattail spraying decisions, with Grand Harbor-Dry Lake opting out for 2026, and consider stream crossing requests from Overland and…
Public hearing on channel snag & clear project in four Ramsey County townships
The Board of Managers of the Ramsey County Water Resource District and the Ramsey County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Ramsey County Courthouse. The hearing concerns a petition to snag and clear a section of a natural water course between NE¼ Section 21, T157N, R61W and SW¼…
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…
Traill County Water Resource District to open Roseville Drain No. 19 ballots
The Water Resource District is holding a special meeting to open ballots for Roseville Drain No. 19.
Special meeting to discuss water management with Ramsey County Commissioners
The Water Board will hold a special meeting to discuss water management strategies with Ramsey County Commissioners, focusing on protecting county and township infrastructure. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of a single discussion item.
Ramsey County Commission to discuss bids and road/water projects
The Ramsey County Commission will convene a special meeting to discuss bid selections and road and water infrastructure projects. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. in the Commission Meeting Room.
Council to award bids for water tower restoration and storm sewer
The City Council will consider awarding bids for the 1/4 Million Gallon Water Tower Restoration Project and the 96" Storm Sewer Phase II, Segment II Project, with amounts to be determined and contingent on approvals. Also, approve an $8,189 HVAC repair for the Civic Center National Guard area and appoint Olivia…
Traill County WRD to discuss drainage projects and approve bills
The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, discuss drainage projects including culvert repairs and bridge inspections, and consider a 2027-2029 water development plan.