Burleigh County, ND

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

The coalition is meeting to discuss subcommittee updates regarding behavioral health and substance abuse. The agenda includes reports on prevention, education, intoxication management, and treatment and recovery.

• SUPTRS Grant update
• SOR Grant update
• Student Committee updates
• Opioid Grant project update
• November Homeless Awareness

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 3, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Board of Adjustment

Board of City Commissioners

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

Library Board of Directors

Board of City Commissioners

General

Vision Fund Committee

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Board of City Commissioners

Human Relations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

Library Board of Directors

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Vision Fund Committee

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Board of Adjustment

Board of City Commissioners

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Forestry Advisory Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Board of City Commissioners

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Board of Adjustment

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Parking Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Human Relations Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

General

Vision Fund Committee

Library Board of Directors

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck Parking Authority

Renaissance Zone Authority

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Renaissance Zone Authority

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Forestry Advisory Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Human Relations Committee

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Board of Adjustment

Renaissance Zone Authority

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Historic Preservation Commission

General

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Board of Adjustment

Renaissance Zone Authority

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Library Board of Directors

Vision Fund Committee

Board of Adjustment

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Forestry Advisory Board

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Vision Fund Committee

Library Board of Directors

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

General

Library Board of Directors

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Library Board of Directors

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Forestry Advisory Board

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

General

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

Forestry Advisory Board

General

Forestry Advisory Board

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

The Board will attend tours of the Bismarck Event Center Arena, Exhibit Halls, and Belle Mehus Auditorium. No action is expected to be taken by the Board during this meeting.

• Tours of Bismarck Event Center Arena
• Tours of Exhibit Halls
• Tours of Belle Mehus Auditorium

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land use requests. The body will consider a special use permit for the Meadowlark Commercial 5th Addition Replat and a zoning map amendment for the South Meadows Addition Third Replat.

• Special Use Permit SUP2026-007: Meadowlark Commercial 5th Addition Replat
• Zoning Map Amendment ZC2026-012: South Meadows Addition Third Replat, Block 1, Lots 1-10

Community Development Advisory Committee

CenCom

The CenCom Executive Committee is meeting to address new business regarding logger hardware. The body will also review old business concerning an NDACo proposal, an HVAC project, and a paging transition.

• Replacing Logger Hardware
• NDACo Proposal
• HVAC Project
• Paging Transition

The committee approved the minutes from January 27, 2026. Members discussed a NDACo proposal regarding PSAP configuration and regional consolidation, and received updates on several ongoing technical and staffing projects.

• Approved January 27, 2026, minutes (verbal census)

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will consider awarding a contract for the Water Treatment Sludge Plant Reroof Project and establishing two new Street Improvement Districts. The agenda also includes public hearings for several alcohol license transfers and new licenses, as well as discussions on 2027 legislative priorities and the half-cent sales tax for roadways.

• Award contract for Water Treatment Sludge Plant Reroof Project
• Create Street Improvement Districts No. SI 607 and No. SI 608
• Public hearings for alcohol license transfers at Midway Tavern and Frontside
• Public hearing for new alcohol licenses at Maison Nail Bar and Tacos Up
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6688 regarding prohibited camping

Vision Fund Committee

The Vision Fund Committee meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of applications.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review reports and discuss specific grant-funded projects. The agenda includes discussions on the Historic Preservation Plan and Downtown Historic Context.

• Historic Preservation Plan (2025 HPF Grant)
• Downtown Historic Context (2026 HPF Grant)
• 2027 HPF Grant project ideas

Human Relations Committee

The committee will review the Community Conversations Forum on Mental Health and discuss the 2026 Humanitarian Award. The meeting also includes planning for community events, including Lights Across the Prairie.

• Debrief of Community Conversations Forum on Mental Health
• 2026 Humanitarian Award
• Lights Across the Prairie event on December 12, 2026

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Bismarck-Mandan MPO Policy Board will consider approving the Final 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the Final 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan. The board will also vote on safety improvement targets and receive progress reports on transit and rail studies.

• Approval of the Final 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of the Final 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan (FARMP)
• Adoption of 2027 PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) targets
• Adoption of 2026-2030 PM2 & PM3 targets
• Progress reports on Transit Development Plan, Passenger Rail Station Siting Study, and Curb Management Study

Forestry Advisory Board

The Burleigh County Forestry Advisory Board will meet to review responses to the Emerald Ash Borer and Dutch Elm Disease. The board will also receive updates on 2026 grants, contracts, and the Partners In Planting program.

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) response
• 2026 Grants Update
• 2026 Contracts Update
• 2026 Dutch Elm Disease report
• 2026 Tree Planting and Partners In Planting (PIP) program update

The Burleigh County Forestry Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 20th, 2026 meeting and received updates on 2026 tree removal, stump grinding, pruning contracts, grants, and upcoming Arbor Day events.

• Approved January 20th, 2026 meeting minutes

Library Board of Directors

This is a potential quorum notice for the Library Board of Directors. The board is attending an event for the Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. and the opening of renovated library restrooms. No action is expected to be taken.

• Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. 50th anniversary celebration
• Grand opening of renovated library restrooms

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors will meet to approve the 2027 salary schedule and personnel budget. The board will also review financial reports and invoices.

• Approval of 2027 Salary Schedule and Personnel Budget
• Approval of invoices
• Acceptance of financial reports

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

The Board will meet to discuss operational items for the event center. Key agenda items include rental rates for Belle Mehus and exterior signage.

• Belle Mehus rental rates
• Event Center exterior signage
• 2027 meeting schedule

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider recommending approval for the 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan. The body will also review highway safety targets and receive progress reports on transit and rail studies.

• Recommend approval of the Final 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Recommend approval of the Final 2026 Fringe Area Roads Master Plan (FARMP)
• Recommend approval of 2027 PM1 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) targets
• Recommend approval of 2026-2030 PM2 & PM3 targets
• Progress reports on Transit Development Plan, Passenger Rail Station Siting Study, and Curb Management Study

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission issued a potential quorum notice for a Community Conversations forum. No action is expected to be taken by the Commission during this event.

• Community Conversations forum at Dream Center Bismarck

Human Relations Committee

The Human Relations Committee issued a potential quorum notice for a meeting on October 15, 2026. The committee is attending a Community Conversations forum, and no action is expected to be taken.

• Community Conversations forum at Dream Center Bismarck

Board of City Commissioners

The Board of City Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding 2026 special assessment districts and Health & Safety Assessments. The body will also consider various infrastructure projects, police equipment purchases, and funding requests.

• Acceptance of $405,839.00 in CDBG funds from HUD
• Public hearing for the 2026 special assessment districts and Health & Safety Assessments
• Proposed annexation of Silver Ranch Fifth Addition (Ordinance 6690)
• Sole source purchase of a Peraton Andros SR1 Robot and Skydio R10 Drone for Police
• Approval of preliminary engineer's report for Street Improvement District SI 606

The Commission approved several infrastructure projects, including street improvements and grant applications for traffic safety and trail extensions. They also authorized the Parking Authority to seek design proposals for a potential new downtown parking ramp and approved a property tax fee reimbursement for a resident. Additionally, the Board received reports on school bond referendums, fire station planning, and draft camping ordinances.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Authorized Parking Authority to issue RFP for design services (4-1)
• Confirmed 2026 special assessment districts (5-0)
• Confirmed 2026 Health & Safety Assessments (5-0)
• Approved Fringe Area Road Master Plan Update (5-0)
• Approved application for NDDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program funds (5-0)
• Approved application for NDDOT Transportation Alternatives program funds (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement of city portion of tax fees to Millie Kaufman (5-0)

Renaissance Zone Authority

The Burleigh County Renaissance Zone Authority meets on October 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room in Bismarck. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment, and a downtown design review for Event Center signage at 315 South 5th Street (DDR2026-003). Residents may submit written comments by email before the meeting or request to speak by video or audio link.

• Downtown design review for Event Center signage at 315 South 5th Street, file DDR2026-003
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Written comments due by 8:00 am the day of the meeting to planning@bismarcknd.gov
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 12 at 4 p.m.

Bismarck Parking Authority

The Bismarck Parking Authority meets Oct. 8, 2026 to review financial statements and monthly parking rates, and to consider extending two contracts: its management agreement with Rocky Gordon Co. LLC (Silver Leaf Management) for 2027, and its security patrol contract with Spartan Solutions Group LLC for 3/1/2027-2/29/2028. It will also consider approving the September 10, 2026 minutes and address the expiring board term of Jake Axtman (ends 12/31/26). The agenda lists no dollar amounts or specific rate figures.

• Consider management agreement extension with Rocky Gordon Co. LLC (Silver Leaf Management) for 1/1/2027-12/31/2027
• Consider security patrol contract extension with Spartan Solutions Group LLC for 3/1/2027-2/29/2028
• Review monthly parking rates
• Review financial statements
• Board member term: Jake Axtman's current term expires 12/31/26

Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee

The Bismarck-Burleigh Combined Commissions Committee meets Oct. 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Tom Baker Meeting Room. The agenda lists approval of prior minutes, abatement applications, and an Emergency Operations Center lease, plus public comment and other business. The agenda gives no details on the abatements or lease terms, so no dollar amounts or specifics are stated here.

• Abatement applications (no properties or amounts listed in the agenda)
• Emergency Operations Center lease (no terms or dollar amounts listed)
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Next regular meeting scheduled Nov. 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

Library Board of Directors

The Burleigh County Library Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, invoices, and financial reports. The board will also approve the library director's annual performance review and hear reports on a restroom renovation and LED lighting project, as well as updates from the Bismarck Library Foundation and Friends of the Bismarck Public Library.

• Approve Library Director Annual Performance Review
• Restroom Renovation and LED Lighting Project Report
• Report from Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. by Justin Hughes
• Report from Friends of the Bismarck Public Library Staff Liaison Elizabeth Jacobs
• Approve invoices and accept financial reports

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Board of Directors approved the August 27 minutes, September vendor invoices, and August financial reports. The board also approved Library Director Christine Kujawa's annual performance review for submission to the City of Bismarck's Human Resources Department.

• Approved August 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved September 2026 vendor invoices
• Accepted August 2026 financial reports
• Approved Library Director Christine Kujawa's annual performance review for submission to City HR

Vision Fund Committee

The Burleigh County Vision Fund Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive financial statements, and hear updates from Lewis & Clark Development Group and on target industries. The agenda is routine, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Receive Vision Fund financial statements
• Update from Lewis & Clark Development Group
• Target industry update

Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission

The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several land-use items, including a zoning map amendment, a special use permit, and an annual update to the Growth Phasing Plan. The consent agenda includes two annexations and a plat for a new subdivision. All items have staff recommendations to approve.

• First Responders Fourth Addition: complete plat (PPLT2026-008) and annexation (ANNX2026-006), staff recommends approve
• Silver Ranch Fifth Addition, Block 2, Lots 2-10 and Block 3, Lots 1-13: annexation (ANNX2026-007), final consideration, staff recommends approve
• South Meadows Addition Third Replat, Block 1, Lots 1-10: zoning map amendment (ZC2026-012), public hearing, staff recommends approve
• Meadow Valley Sixth Addition, Block 1, Lot 1: special use permit (SUP2026-006), public hearing, staff recommends approve
• Growth Phasing Plan Amendment annual update (GPPA2026-001), public hearing, staff recommends approve

Board of City Commissioners

The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments, special assessments, and stormwater code updates, and will consider adopting the Historic Preservation Plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, street improvement district creation, a street closure for a Halloween event, and several contract change orders.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 6683: zoning change to RMH with Plan Overlay District on Governor Pierce Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6684: zoning change from CX to CG on Centennial Park Fourth Addition
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6685: zoning change and final plat for Cottage Grove Addition
• Public hearing on 2026 special assessment districts and SW2025 sidewalk/curb assessments
• Hay Creek Project change orders and CWSRF loan increase

The Board of City Commissioners pulled a proposed camping ordinance from the agenda to form a stakeholder committee for further review. The Board also approved a new Historic Preservation Plan, several zoning map amendments for residential and commercial developments, and a traffic data collection contract. Additionally, the City Administration was authorized to seek proposals for a new low-barrier homeless shelter.

• Pulled camping ordinance (6688) for stakeholder committee review (5-0)
• Authorized administration to seek proposals for a low-barrier shelter (5-0)
• Appointed Delaney Sheehan to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Bismarck Historic Preservation Plan (5-0)
• Denied abatement request for Innova Homes LLC (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendments for Governor Pierce and Cottage Grove (5-0)
• Approved traffic data collection contract for $34,478.98 (5-0)

Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition

The Bismarck Tobacco Free Coalition is holding its regular in-person meeting to discuss community health initiatives, including updates from Tobacco Free North Dakota and a youth board photo project. The agenda also includes special recognition awards and routine business items like approving minutes.

• Mason's Journey presentation on building a healthier Bismarck
• Tobacco Free North Dakota update
• Break Free Youth Board Photo Project
• Special Recognition Awards

The Bismarck Tobacco Free General Coalition met and approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members heard presentations on tobacco prevention and youth initiatives, and announced two open Executive Board spots. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Approved previous meeting minutes as presented
• Announced two open Executive Board positions

Bismarck Event Center Authority Board

The Bismarck Event Center Authority Board is meeting for routine governance, including public comment, approval of minutes, the General Manager's report, and discussion of the Event Center Kitchen Project. No votes or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes
• General Manager's report
• Event Center Kitchen Project discussion

The Board approved the July financial report, which showed a $327,000 loss due to low event revenue and labor costs. Members received updates on a new assistant general manager, security policy changes, and the progress of a kitchen project.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted July financial report (unanimous)

Human Relations Committee

The Bismarck Human Relations Committee is meeting for routine business: approving minutes, hearing public comment, and discussing community conversations and events. The agenda includes the upcoming Walk for Down Syndrome on September 26 and other upcoming events. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion of community conversations
• Walk for Down Syndrome on September 26
• Other upcoming community events

The Human Relations Committee met on September 16, 2026, and approved the minutes from its previous meeting. The committee also discussed preparations for the October 15 Community Conversations Forum on mental health, upcoming community events, and the annual budget.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (all voted aye)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Burleigh County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including a historic preservation report, approval of meeting minutes, and public comment. The main agenda items are updates on two projects funded by 2024 Historic Preservation Fund grants: Baseball History Brochures and Local History Education Kits. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Baseball History Brochures (2024 HPF Grant) update
• Local History Education Kits (2024 HPF Grant) update
• Public comment period for citizens
• Approval of meeting minutes

Metropolitan Planning Organization - Policy Board

The Policy Board will consider approving the Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Members will also vote to select Gewalt Hamilton Associates for a traffic data collection and analysis project.

• Approval of the Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Approval of Gewalt Hamilton Associates as the consultant for the Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Project
• Update on the Curb Management Study (CMS) involving Walker Consultants
• Progress reports on the Fringe Area Roads Master Plan and Transit Development Plan
• Update on the Passenger Rail Station Siting Study

The Policy Board approved the draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and selected a consultant for a traffic data project. The board also received updates on the Fringe Area Road Master Plan and the Transit Development Plan.

• Approved items on the Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (4-0)
• Approved Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. as consultant for Traffic Data Collection & Analysis Project (4-0)