Bemidji, MN
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BemidjiMN averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $223,567 +4.4% yr/yr · +33.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2013–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (39)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Fiskevold Gould
Who’s on the General
- Michelle Miller — Clerk
- Rich Spiczka
- Sam Anderson
- Donna Coe
- Justin Sherwood
- Mike Mastin
- Marcia Larson
- Anna Carlson
- Caralee Nowack
- Charles Biberg
- Chris Hamilton
- Darren Laesch
- David LaZella
- Jordan Lutz
- Katie Nolting
- Matthew Upgren
- Melissa Fahrenbruch
- Naomi Carlson
- Rob Elliott
Who’s on the Parks and Trails Commission
- Mike Cronin
- Tim Faver
- Tom Anderson
- Vicky Beckmann
- Bethany Wesley
- Debra Faver
- Don Heinonen
- Kristine Bommersbach
- Kristine Boomersbach
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- McCoy
- Faver
- Heinonen
- Lemmer
- Meehlhause
- Peterson
- Olderman
Who’s on the Sanford Center Advisory Board
- Bobby Anderson
- Steve Johnson
Who’s on the Work Session
- Michelle Miller — Clerk
Municipal budget
Total revenue$6.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$2.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$6.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$52.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$145 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025110 housing units ($7.3M)
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:30
Heritage Preservation Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 17:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 16:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:30
Heritage Preservation Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 17:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 16:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 17:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 17:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 17:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 17:30
Work Session
317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Feb 25, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu Apr 22, 2027 · 17:30
Planning Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 16:00
Community and Police Advisory Board
City Hall, Bemidji
Thu May 13, 2027 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on data center moratorium
The Bemidji Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance (moratorium) on data centers and discuss the process for a full ordinance update. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting.
- Public hearing on interim ordinance (moratorium) on data centers
- Discussion on process for a full ordinance update
- Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
5:30 PM
1.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
a.
July 23, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
6.
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7.
NEW BUSINESS
b.
Public Hearing: Interim Ordinance (Moratorium) on Data Centers
c.
Discussion on Process for a Full Ordinance Update
8.
UPCOMING COMMISSION MEETINGS
d.
September 24, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
9.
ADJOURN
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
Sanford Center Advisory Board to review June financials and manager report
The Bemidji Sanford Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from July 22, 2026, and to receive business updates. They will review June financials from Legends Global, hear committee updates, and receive the General Manager's report. The meeting is routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026
- Review of June financials from Legends Global for the Sanford Center
- Committee updates
- General Manager report
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI SANFORD CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
City Hall - Conference Room
317 4th Street NW
7:00 AM
1)
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a)
July 22, 2026
4)
BUSINESS
b)
June Financials from Legends Global for the Sanford Center
c)
Committee Updates
d)
General Manager Report
5)
ADJOURN
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:30
Work Session
Council work session to review fund balances, housing initiative, committee process
The Bemidji City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a resolution designating fund balances, a wrap-up of the housing initiative, and the meeting process for the Public Works and Public Affairs Committees. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Resolution designating fund balances
- Housing initiative wrap-up
- Public Works Committee and Public Affairs Committee meeting process
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, August 24, 2026
City Hall
317 4th Street NW
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a)
Resolution Designating Fund Balances
b)
Housing Initiative Wrap Up
c)
Public Works Committee and Public Affairs Committee Meeting Process
ADJOURN
REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE
ONE OR MORE MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA WEBEX UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF
MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 13D.02. THE PUBLIC MAY MONITOR THE MEETING BY
ACCESSING THE REMOTE MEETING LINK ON THE CITY WEBSITE.
https://bemidjimn.portal.civicclerk.com/
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
Charter Commission
Charter Commission to consider independent legal counsel
The Bemidji Charter Commission is holding a regular meeting with one substantive item on the agenda: discussion of independent legal counsel. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, approval of the agenda, public comment, commissioner reports, and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discussion of independent legal counsel
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CHARTER COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
6:00 PM
I.
Call to Order
II.
Attendance
III.
Approve Agenda
IV. Public Comment
Please state your name and address; please use appropriate language and no derogatory
comments towards any individuals; please keep your comments limited to 3 minutes or less;
and the chair may limit speakers and times accordingly.
V.
Business
a)
Independent Legal Counsel
VI. Commissioner Reports
VII. Next Meeting
October 21, 2026
VIII. Adjourn
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 14:30
City Council Budget Committee
City Council Budget Committee reviews liquor store and finance department budgets
The Bemidji City Council Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the budgets for the Liquor Store and the Finance Department. This is a working session to review these departmental budgets.
- Review of Liquor Store budget
- Review of Finance Department budget
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
2:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a)
Liquor Store
b)
Finance Department
ADJOURN
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 16:30
Heritage Preservation Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 16:30
Public Affairs Committee
Bemidji Public Affairs Committee to discuss parking and standing topics
The Bemidji City Council's Public Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss parking and general public affairs topics. No specific actions or proposals are listed on the agenda, so the meeting appears to be a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of parking issues
- Public Affairs standing topics conversation
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a)
Parking
b)
Public Affairs Standing Topics Conversation
ADJOURN
REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE
MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA WEBEX UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 13D.02. THE PUBLIC MAY MONITOR THE MEETING Y ACCESSING THE
REMOTE MEETING LINK ON THE CITY WEBSITE. https://bemidjimn.portal.civicclerk.com/
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to hear housing initiative, approve $1.3M in claims
The Bemidji City Council will consider a consent agenda approving over $1.29 million in claims, including $1,243,892.86 from the finance officer and $54,611.10 from Legends Global for the Sanford Center. The council will also hear a presentation on the Bemidji Area Housing Initiative, discuss an EV grant final report, and consider adopting a personnel policy. Several special event permits and alcohol resolutions are on the consent agenda.
- Claims totaling $1,243,892.86 and $54,611.10
- Special event permit for St. Philip's Centennial Celebration (Aug 28)
- Temporary off-premises alcohol for St. Philip's block party and Ojibwe Forests Rally
- DNR grant application for community forests resiliency
- Purchase of Bobcat 68" angle broom, water tower control panel, and special assessment software
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES
1)
June 22, 2026 Work Session
CONSENT AGENDA
Items in the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion without discussion/debate. The Mayor
will ask if any Councilmember wishes to remove an item. If no items are to be removed, the Mayor
will then ask for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
2)
Claims Submitted by Finance Officer in the Amount Of $1,243,892.86
3)
Claims Submitted by Legends Global for the Sanford Center in the Amount of $54,611.10
4)
Approve Special Event Permit for St. Philip's Centennial Celebration (August 28)
5)
Resolution Approving Temporary Off Premises Alcohol for the St. Philip's Centennial
Celebration Block Party
6)
Resolution Approving Temporary Off-Premises Alcohol for the Ojibwe Forests Rally
7)
Resolution Accepting Donation from Thursday Womens Lunch Group
8)
Authorize Application for DNR Protect Community Forests for Community Resiliency
Grant
9)
Approve Purchase of Bobcat 68" Angle Broom (Parks)
10) Approve Payment of Coalition of Greater MN Cities Membership Dues
11) Approve Purchase of Special Assessment Finance Software
12) Approve Purchase of 15th Street Water Tower Control Panel
13) Approve Council Travel Authorization-CGMC Fall Conference (Waite Park), November …
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Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 13:00
City Council
City Council to certify Aug. 11 primary election results
The Bemidji City Council, acting as the City Canvassing Board, will meet to approve the results of the August 11, 2026 primary election. This is the sole business item on the agenda, making it a procedural meeting focused on certifying election outcomes.
- Approve August 11, 2026 Primary Election Results
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
CITY CANVASSING BOARD AGENDA
Friday, August 14, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
1:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a)
Approve August 11, 2026 Primary Election Results
ADJOURN
REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE
MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA WEBEX UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 13D.02. THE PUBLIC MAY MONITOR THE MEETING Y ACCESSING THE
REMOTE MEETING LINK ON THE CITY WEBSITE. https://bemidjimn.portal.civicclerk.com/
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
Commission to review EV Roadmap final report ahead of City Council meeting
The Bemidji Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss the final EV Roadmap report, which will be presented to the City Council on August 17th. They will also review the annual report covering native landscaping, waste and recycling, and energy efficiency, along with other business items.
- Discussion of Bemidji EV Roadmap Final Report ahead of City Council meeting Aug 17th
- Annual report topics: Native Landscaping, Waste & Recycling, Energy Efficiency
- Comprehensive Planning Update
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, August 13, 2026
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
3:30 PM
1)
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3)
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A)
June 11, 2026
B)
July 9, 2026
4)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please state your name and address; please use appropriate language and no derogatory
comments towards any individuals; please keep your comments limited to 3 minutes or less;
and the chair may limit speakers and times accordingly.
5)
BUSINESS
C)
Comprehensive Planning Update
D)
Bemidji EV Roadmap Final Report — (City Council meeting Aug 17th)
• City's Plan of Action — Expedite the transition of the local transportation sector to
zero-emission vehicles?
• EV Technology — Perception needs to improve before we support transition
efforts?
• Cost — Who bears the cost of EV infrastructure?
E)
Annual Report
• Native Landscaping
• Waste & Recycling
• Energy Efficiency
F)
Group Reports
G)
Upcoming Events Or grant Opportunties
6)
ADJOURN
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
City Hall, Bemidji
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to consider charter amendment ballot question
The Bemidji City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding a charter amendment ballot question. The agenda contains only this single business item, with no details provided on the amendment's content.
- Consider Resolution Regarding Charter Amendment Ballot Question
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 10, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
APPROVE AGENDA
BUSINESS
1)
Consider Resolution Regarding Charter Amendment Ballot Question
ADJOURN
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Board
Planning Board to consider rezone, PUD, and conditional use permits
The Bemidji Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a zoning map amendment and concept Planned Unit Development for a Sacred Bundle Inc parcel, and a conditional use permit for National Bank of Commerce. The board will also discuss data centers and the development code. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.
- Rezone and concept PUD for Parcel 80.01191.00 (Sacred Bundle Inc)
- Conditional use permit for Parcel 80.03026.00 (National Bank of Commerce)
- Discussion on data centers
- Discussion on development code
- Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 10, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES
1) July 13, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THIS BOARD – NOT ON AGENDA
Public Comment – Please give your name, address, and state your concern/comment. Visitors may
share their concerns with the Planning Board on any issue, which is not already on the agenda.
Each person will have 3 minutes to speak. The Chair reserves the right to limit an individual’s
presentation if it becomes redundant, repetitive, irrelevant, or overly argumentative. The Chair may
also limit the number of individual presentations on any issue to accommodate the scheduled
agenda items. COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT BY THE PLANNING BOARD.
BUSINESS
2) Consider Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map Adopted in Chapter 28 of the Bemidji City
Code (Rezone) and a Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD) Requests for Parcel
80.01191.00 - Sacred Bundle Inc
3) Consider Resolution for Conditional Use Permit Requests for Parcel 80.03026.00 -
National Bank of Commerce
4) Discussion on Data Centers
5) Discussion on Development Code
STAFF REPORTS
6) Director's Report
7) Site Analyst and Enforcement Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS
8) September 14, 2026 Planning Board Meeting
ADJOURN
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 16:30
Charter Commission
Charter Commission to decide whether to keep or rescind 2026 ballot question
The Bemidji Charter Commission will meet to review a legal memorandum and decide whether to keep a proposed charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot or rescind the motion. The decision will determine if residents vote on the amendment this year.
- Review legal memorandum on charter amendment
- Vote to keep or rescind ballot question for November 2026
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CHARTER COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 10, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
4:30 PM
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approve Agenda
IV. Business
a) Review Legal Memorandum and Consider Charter Amendment Ballot Question
1. Keep Ballot Question Moving Forward for Council Action; OR
2. Rescind Motion to have Charter Amendment on November 2026 Ballot
V. Adjourn
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 14:30
City Council Budget Committee
Budget Committee to discuss Legal and Building Department budgets
The City Council Budget Committee will meet to discuss budget allocations for two specific city functions. The meeting focuses on the Legal/Prosecution and Building Department budgets.
- Discussion of Legal/Prosecution Budget
- Discussion of Building Department Budget
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
2:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a) Discuss Legal/Prosecution Budget
b) Discuss Building Department Budget
ADJOURN
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to consider charter amendment ballot question
The Bemidji City Council will hold a public hearing on revoking the massage facility license of Siam Massage and Wellness Spa, and consider a resolution to place a charter amendment question on the ballot. The consent agenda includes approval of $2.4 million in claims, adoption of a personnel policy, and approval of a hockey shooting room buildout at the Sanford Center.
- Business license suspension/revocation hearing for Siam Massage and Wellness Spa
- Resolution regarding charter amendment ballot question
- Claims submitted by Finance Officer in the amount of $2,414,058.50
- Approve hockey shooting room buildout at the Sanford Center
- Adopt City of Bemidji Personnel Policy
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 3, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES
1) June 1, 2026 Council Meeting
June 15, 2026 Council Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA #1
Items in the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion without discussion/debate. The Mayor
will ask if any Councilmember wishes to remove an item. If no items are to be removed, the Mayor
will then ask for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
2) Claims Submitted by Finance Officer in the Amount Of $2,414,058.50
3) Claims Submitted by Legends Global for the Sanford Center in the Amount of $32,202.31
4) Approve June Financials from Legends Global for the Sanford Center
5) Adopt City of Bemidji Personnel Policy
6) Approve Purchase of Bobcat SP13 Stainless-Steel Salt Spreader
7) Approve Hockey Shooting Room Buildout at the Sanford Center
8) Resolution Accepting Donation from Craig and Wendy Boyer
9) Resolution Entering Into TZD Enforcement Grant/Agreement with MN DPS-OTS
10) Resolution Adopting Policy and Rules of Decorum for Public Comment and Public
Hearings
11) Resolution Approving Temporary Off-Premises Alcohol Permit to Buffalo Wild Wings
CONSENT AGENDA #2
12) Claims Submitted by Finance Officer to VisitBemidji in the Amount of $64,000.88
CITIZENS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THIS COUNCIL-NOT ON AN AGENDA
Public Comment – Please give your name, ad …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 14:30
City Council Budget Committee
Budget Committee to discuss liquor stores and finance department budgets
The City Council Budget Committee will meet to discuss budget allocations for the city's liquor stores and the Finance Department.
- Discussion of Liquor Stores Budget
- Discussion of Finance Department Budget
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
2:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a) Discussion of Liquor Stores Budget
b) Discussion of Finance Department Budget
ADJOURN
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 17:30
Work Session
City Council to discuss Sanford Center management options
The Bemidji City Council will hold a work session to discuss options for the management of the Sanford Center.
- Discussion of Sanford Center management options
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, July 27, 2026
City Hall
317 4th Street NW
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a) Discuss Sanford Center Management Options
ADJOURN
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permits for two parcels
The Bemidji Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a land‑use map amendment (rezoning) and a planned unit development request for Parcel 80.01191.00 submitted by Sacred Bundle Inc. It will also hear a conditional use permit request for Parcel 80.03026.00 from National Bank of Commerce. The meeting includes routine agenda approval, minutes approval, and notice of the next meeting on August 27, 2026.
- Public hearing: Land Use Map Amendment (Rezone) and Planned Unit Development request for Parcel 80.01191.00 – Sacred Bundle Inc
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit request for Parcel 80.03026.00 – National Bank of Commerce
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of June 25, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Notice of August 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
5:30 PM
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
a. June 25, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
6. VISITORS WITH BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA
7. NEW BUSINESS
b. Public Hearing: Land Use Map Amendment (Rezone) and Concept Planned Unit
Development (PUD) Requests for Parcel 80.01191.00 - Sacred Bundle Inc
c. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit Requests for Parcel 80.03026.00 - National Bank
of Commerce
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. UPCOMING COMMISSION MEETINGS
d. August 27, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting
10. ADJOURN
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
Sanford Center Advisory Board to review objectives and financials
The Sanford Center Advisory Board will meet to review May financials and reports from the General Manager and committees. The board will also discuss the objectives and analysis of the Sanford Center.
- Review of May Financials
- Discussion of Sanford Center objectives and analysis
- General Manager report
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI SANFORD CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
City Hall - Conference Room
317 4th Street NW
7:00 AM
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) June 24, 2026 Board Meeting
July 15, 2026 Special Board Meeting
4) BUSINESS
b) May Financials
c) Committee Updates
d) General Manager Report
e) Review of Special Meeting Items
i. Objectives of Sanford Center
ii. Analysis
5) ADJOURN
6) REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE
MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA WEBEX UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 13D.02. THE PUBLIC MAY MONITOR THE MEETING BY
ACCESSING THE REMOTE MEETING LINK ON THE CITY WEBSITE.
https://bemidjimn.portal.civicclerk.com/
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 14:30
City Council Budget Committee
Budget Committee to discuss Police and Fire Department budgets
The City Council Budget Committee will meet to discuss the budgets for the Police Department and the Fire Department.
- Discussion of Police Department Budget
- Discussion of Fire Department Budget
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
2:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a) Discussion of Police Department Budget
b) Discussion of Fire Department Budget
ADJOURN
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 16:30
Heritage Preservation Commission
Heritage Preservation Commission to discuss Troppman Building
The Heritage Preservation Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding the Troppman Building. The body will also review updates on the New Bemidji Hotel Mural and Pumping Station 1909 - Ashton.
- Troppman Building
- New Bemidji Hotel Mural
- Pumping Station 1909 - Ashton update
- 100 Year Old Buildings
- SHPO Follow Up
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
City Hall Conference Room
317 4th Street NW
4:30 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome Guests
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve Minutes
5. Old Business
a. 100 Year Old Buildings
b. New Bemidji Hotel Mural
c. Pumping Station 1909 - Ashton Update
d. SHPO Follow Up
6. New Business
a. Troppman Building
7. Next Meeting
August 18, 2026
8. Adjourn
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to hold public hearing on Heritage Preservation Commission ordinance
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the Heritage Preservation Commission. The body is also reviewing several consent items, including business licenses and event permits.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Heritage Preservation Commission code
- Prepayment of $800,000 for Pierce Fire Engine
- Finance Officer claims totaling $3,043,645.59
- MOU with Local #49 dated June 12, 2026
- Special event permits for BSU Homecoming Street Dance and Walk For Hope
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES
1) May 18, 2026 Council Meeting
May 26, 2026 Work Session
CONSENT AGENDA #1
Items in the Consent Agenda are approved with one motion without discussion/debate. The Mayor
will ask if any Councilmember wishes to remove an item. If no items are to be removed, the Mayor
will then ask for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
2) Claims Submitted by Finance Officer in the Amount Of $3,043,645.59
3) Claims Submitted by Legends Global for the Sanford Center in the Amount of $33,482.49
4) 2026 Business License Approvals
5) Approve Appointment to the Library Board
6) Approve Special Event Permit for Bemidji Fire Department Auxiliary Picnic (July 23)
7) Approve Special Event Permit for BSU Homecoming Street Dance (September 26)
8) Approve Special Event Permit for Walk For Hope (September 26)
9) Resolution Approving Temporary Off Premises Liquor Permits for the 2026 BSU
Homecoming Street Dance
10) Approve Temporary 1-4 Day Liquor Licenses for Bemidji State University
11) Approve MOU with Local #49 Dated June 12, 2026
12) Authorize Prepayment of Pierce Fire Engine ($800,000)
13) Approve Council Travel Authorization-CGMC Summer Conference (New Ulm), July 21-24-
Eaton
CONSENT AGENDA #2
14) Claims Submitted by Finance Officer to VisitBem …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 16:30
Work Session
Public Works Committee to review 2027 street renewal projects
The Public Works Committee will meet to review the 2027 Street Renewal Projects. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Review of 2027 Street Renewal Projects
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall - 317 4th Street NW
4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a) 2027 Street Renewal Projects Review
ADJOURN
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 17:00
Parks and Trails Commission
Bemidji Parks Commission to discuss member resignation and nominations
The Parks and Trails Commission will convene to approve minutes, discuss a member resignation, and nominate a secretary. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at City Hall.
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
- Discussion of Deb Faver resignation
- Secretary nomination
- Donation acceptance
- Next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026
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317 4th St NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI PARKS AND TRAILS COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
City Hall Conference room
317 4th Street NW
5:00 PM
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) APPROVE AGENDA
3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a) Meeting minutes from May 12, 2026
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS/AGENDA ITEMS
(Comments limited to Agenda items only and a 3- minute maximum per speaker; 15-minute
maximum per meeting regarding groups).
5) Commission Member Appointments
b) Appointments
6) Commission Member Resignation
c) Deb Faver Resignation
7) Secretary Nomination
8) BUSINESS
d) Donation acceptance
9) COMMISSIONER UPDATES
10) NEXT MEETING
e) September 8, 2026
11) ADJOURN
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 07:00
Sanford Center Advisory Board
Advisory Board to review Sanford Center objectives and operations
The Sanford Center Advisory Board is meeting to address requests for feedback from the Bemidji City Council. The board will discuss the center's objectives as a community resource and analyze its current operations, management, and finances.
- Review of Sanford Center objectives as a Community/Northern Minnesota Resource
- Analysis of Sanford Center operations, management, and finances
- Development of information requests to inform feedback for City Council
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BEMIDJI SANFORD CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
City Hall - Conference Room
317 4th Street NW
7:00 AM
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3) BUSINESS
a) Requests for Feedback from Bemidji City Council
a. Objectives for Sanford Center as a Community/Northern Minnesota Resource
b. Analysis of Sanford Center at Present (Operations/Management/Finances)
c. Development of Further Questions, Requests for Information to Better Inform
Advisory Committee Feedback to Give to City Council
4) ADJOURN
5) REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE
MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA WEBEX UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTION 13D.02. THE PUBLIC MAY MONITOR THE MEETING BY
ACCESSING THE REMOTE MEETING LINK ON THE CITY WEBSITE.
https://bemidjimn.portal.civicclerk.com/
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 13:00
Public Arts Commission
Commission will consider the G15 public art grant proposal
The Bemidji Public Arts Commission will meet to discuss several art initiatives. Items include reviewing the G15 public art grant, a proposed wastewater‑treatment mural, artwork for Voyageurs and North Country Park, a donated peace‑pole sculpture, and plans for a kiosk/artist reception on September 12. The commission will also approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes.
- G15 Public Art Grant
- Wastewater Treatment Mural
- Voyageurs and North Country Park artwork
- Donation of art – Peace Pole
- Kiosk/Artist Reception – September 12
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
1:00 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
APPROVE AGENDA
APPROVE MINUTES
1) May 12, 2026 Minutes
BUSINESS
2) G15 Public Art Grant
3) Wastewater Treatment Mural
4) Voyageurs and North Country Park
5) Donation of Art - Peace Pole
6) Kiosk/Arist Reception - September 12
NEXT MEETING
ADJOURN
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Board
Planning Board to consider permits for Just for Kix and Crossroads Church
The Bemidji Planning Board will review resolutions for interim and conditional use permits for local businesses and a church, as well as a final plat for a Greater Bemidji development. The meeting will also include staff reports and a public comment period.
- Interim Use Permit for Parcel 80.04537.00 (Just for Kix)
- Conditional Use Permit for Parcel 80.04221.00 (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe)
- Conditional Use Permit for Parcel 80.05524.00 (Crossroads Church)
- Final Plat for Parcels 80.00344.99, 80.00505.04, 80.00505.05, 80.01166.00, 80.01166.02, and 80.01166.04 (Greater Bemidji)
- Public Comment Period
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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves four permits including YMCA wellness center final plat
The Bemidji Planning Board approved four resolutions: an interim use permit for a dance studio, a final plat for a multi-phase development including a YMCA wellness center and hotel, and two conditional use permits for behavioral health services and a church expansion. All votes were unanimous. The board also discussed a possible moratorium on some zoning enforcement but took no action.
- Approved Resolution 2026-13 for interim use permit for Just for Kix dance studio at 1407 Naylor Dr SE (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-14 for final plat for Greater Bemidji project including YMCA and hotel (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-15 for conditional use permit for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Behavioral Health at 614 Railroad St SE (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-16 for conditional use permit for Crossroads Church expansion at 3354 Laurel Dr NW (unanimous)
- Discussed but took no action on possible moratorium on zoning enforcement in industrial park
City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 13, 2026
Council Chambers
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES
1) June 8, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes
VISITORS WITH BUSINESS BEFORE THIS BOARD – NOT ON AGENDA
Public Comment – Please give your name, address, and state your concern/comment. Visitors may
share their concerns with the Planning Board on any issue, which is not already on the agenda.
Each person will have 3 minutes to speak. The Chair reserves the right to limit an individual’s
presentation if it becomes redundant, repetitive, irrelevant, or overly argumentative. The Chair may
also limit the number of individual presentations on any issue to accommodate the scheduled
agenda items. COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT BY THE PLANNING BOARD.
NEW BUSINESS
2) Consider Resolution for Interim Use Permit for Parcel 80.04537.00 — Amy DeLap
representing Just for Kix
3) Consider Resolution for Final Plat for Parcels 80.00344.99, 80.00505.04, 80.00505.05,
80.01166.00, 80.01166.02, and 80.01166.04 - Greater Bemidji
4) Consider Resolution for Conditional Use Permit for Parcel 80.04221.00 — Matthew
Korpela representing Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
5) Consider Resolution for Conditional Use Permit for Parcel 80.05524.00 — Dennis Batty
representing Crossroads Church
STAFF REPORTS
6) Director's Report
7) Site Analyst and Enforcement Report
UPC …
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PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA
Regular Meeting - Monday, July 13, 2026
Pursuant to due call and notice, a regular meeting of the Planning Board of the City of Bemidji, Beltrami
County, Minnesota, was held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Upon roll call, the following board members were declared present: Prince, Fiskevold Gould,
Peterson, Dickinson, Rivera, Eaton, Thayer.
Staff Present: Planning Director Jamin Carlson, Assistant Planning Director Melissa
Fahrenbruch, Compliance lnspector & Site Analyst David Wielenberg, Administrative Assistant
Ainslee Krause.
Others Present: Troy Gilchrist, Town Law Center PLLP (via Webex), Amy DeLap, Matthew
Korpela, Matt Murray, Scott Tum.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
Chair Eaton called for any amendments to the agenda.
Motion by Peterson to approve the agenda as presented.
Dickinson requested to add a topic for discussion to the agenda regarding the letter received from the
Chamber of Commerce.
Fiskevold Gould called a point of information and clarified that the original motion would need to be
rescinded and a new motion made.
Peterson rescinded his motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion by Dickinson, second by Fiskevold Gould, to approve the agenda with an amendment to
include a discussion of the lefter provided. Ivtotion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES
The following minutes were presented for approval:
Planning Board Meeting: June 8,2026
Motion by Prince, second by Thayer, approving minutes as …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Prince, second by Thayer, to approve Resolution 2026-13 fot an lnterim Use Permit, with the conditions and findings of fact as presented. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote:
7 yea
Prince yea · Fiskevold Gould yea · Peterson yea · Dickinson yea · Rivera yea · Eaton yea · Thayer yea
Motion by Thayer, second by Peterson, to approve Resolution 2026-14 for the Final Plat, with the conditions and findings of fact as presented. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote:
7 yea
Prince yea · Fiskevold Gould yea · Peterson yea · Dickinson yea · Rivera yea · Eaton yea · Thayer yea
Motion by Thayer, second by Rivera, to approve Resolution 2026-15 for the Conditional Use Permit, with the conditions and findings of fact as presented. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote:
7 yea
Prince yea · Fiskevold Gould yea · Peterson yea · Dickinson yea · Rivera yea · Eaton yea · Thayer yea
Motion by Peterson, second by Thayer, to approve Resolution 2026-16 for the Conditional Use Permit, with the conditions and findings of fact as presented. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote:
7 yea
Prince yea · Fiskevold Gould yea · Peterson yea · Dickinson yea · Rivera yea · Eaton yea · Thayer yea
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 15:30
Sustainability Commission
Sustainability Commission to discuss tiny house subdivisions and planning cases
The commission will review strategic priorities including energy efficiency and waste. The body is also discussing a tiny house subdivision under Article XI of the city code and reviewing planning cases.
- Review of Tiny House Subdivision (Sec. 28-471)
- Planning cases: Rezone & Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
- EV Infrastructure Roadmap
- Native Landscaping and Waste & Recycling strategic priorities
- Selection of Interim Chair for October 2026 to January 2027
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City Hall, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July 9, 2026
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
3:30 PM
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3) PUBLIC COMMENT
Please state your name and address; please use appropriate language and no derogatory
comments towards any individuals; please keep your comments limited to 3 minutes or less;
and the chair may limit speakers and times accordingly.
4) OLD BUSINESS
A) Comprehensive Planning Update
B) Strategic Priorities
i) Native Landscaping
ii) Waste & Recycling
iii) Energy Efficiency
a. EV Infrastructure Roadmap
C) Prospective Event — Sustainable Places Tour
5) NEW BUSINESS
D) Commission Leadership
i) Interim Chair from October 2026 to January 2027
E) Reports
i) Planning Cases:
1. Rezone & Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD)
2. Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
F) Article XI SUBDIVISIONS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS, Sec. 28-471. —
Subdivisions of Land, (f) Tiny House Subdivision
G) Upcoming Events or Grant Opportunities
i) Xerxes Society – Bee Atlas (Aug. 8; 10am-Noon; North Country Park)
6) ADJOURN
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 14:30
Work Session
City Council Budget Committee to discuss Planning, Zoning, Parks, and Trails budgets
The City Council Budget Committee will meet to discuss budget allocations for two specific departments. The session focuses on the Planning and Zoning and Parks and Trails budgets.
- Discussion of Planning and Zoning Budget
- Discussion of Parks and Trails Budget
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317 4th Street NW, Bemidji
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BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Conference Room
City Hall – 317 4th Street NW
2:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
BUSINESS
a) Discuss Planning and Zoning Budget
b) Discuss Parks and Trails Budget
ADJOURN
REMOTE MEETING ATTENDANCE
MEMBERS MAY BE ATTENDING VIA REMOTE TECHNOLOGY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF
MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 13D.02. THE PUBLIC MAY MONITOR THE MEETING BY
ACCESSING THE REMOTE MEETING LINK ON THE CITY WEBSITE.
https://bemidjimn.portal.civicclerk.com/
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.1M | PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE Department of Health and Human Services · VOIP TELEPHONE SERVICE. |
| $974,583 | WILLIAMS, WALTER Department of Health and Human Services · BASE PLUS 4 OPTIONS |
| $899,684 | ROGER'S TWO WAY RADIO, INC Department of Defense · ANNUAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE LAND MOB |
| $852,010 | SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: FY24 NH SPEND |
| $724,969 | ROGER'S TWO WAY RADIO, INC Department of Defense · LMR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR CONTRACT FY 2023 |
| $665,202 | ROGER'S TWO WAY RADIO, INC Department of Defense · LAND MOBILE RADIO MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES PROVIDED AT MINOT AI |
| $642,693 | SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: FY23 NH SPEND |
| $626,750 | ROGER'S TWO WAY RADIO, INC Department of Defense · SUPPORTING SURFACE DEPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION COMMAND (SDDC), TASK ORDER |
| $609,834 | HUBERTY, DANIEL Department of Agriculture · IGF::CL::IGF FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS (FIA) DATA COLLECTION SERVI |
| $500,000 | PAUL BUNYAN RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE Department of Health and Human Services · VOIP TELEPHONE SERVICE. |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Beltrami County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2023)
Business establishments1,250 (16,073 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,092/mo (397 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.5% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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686
Recorded votes
$6.4M
Annual budget
$52.1M
Debt outstanding
22
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$6.4M
Spending$2.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$52.1M
Debt-to-revenue8.20×
Debt-load index47 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Meeting archives
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