Williston, ND

Special Assessment Meeting

The Williston City Council is holding public hearings to consider objections to several special assessment improvement districts. The districts cover parking lot, water/sewer/storm sewer/street, sidewalk, and lot mowing/code compliance improvements. The city published assessment lists for two consecutive weeks before the hearing.

• Parking Lot Improvements 3-year Assessments PL26
• Water, Sewer, Storm Sewer, & Street Improvements D15-10, D13-10, D16-2
• Special Assessment: Sidewalk Improvements D25-1
• Lot Assessment: Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments LM 26

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine administrative items and several notable actions. The commission will consider second readings of two zoning ordinance amendments regarding off-street parking and landscaping requirements, and will open bids for a pickup truck for the airport. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with various approvals, including a resolution to apply for a DWSRF loan and a real estate purchase agreement addendum.

• Ordinance 1182 – Off-Street Parking Requirements (second reading)
• Ordinance 1183 – Landscaping requirements (second reading)
• Resolution 26-029 – Authorizing application for DWSRF loan
• Bid opening for pickup truck (Airport)
• Second Addendum to Real Estate Purchase Agreement – All Day Retail

Regular City Commission Meeting

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 wastewater rate studies and approve a second addendum to a real estate purchase agreement with All Day Retail.

• Resolution 26-029: Authorizing application for DWSRF Loan
• Ordinance 1182: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 25.H – Off-Street Parking Requirements (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 1183: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 25.R – Landscaping (Second Reading)
• Authorization to Advertise for Bids: Hedderich’s Lot Park Improvements
• Second Addendum to Real Estate Purchase Agreement – All Day Retail

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change applications and first readings of ordinances amending off-street parking and landscaping requirements. The commission will also consider setting a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget, approve various licenses and claims, and receive updates on a fire station boiler replacement and training facility repair.

• Zone change for Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 Monroe Subdivision from M-1 Light Industrial to C-2 General Commercial
• Zone change for Lot 12R Rearrangement of Lots 5 & 6 Williston Square Subdivision from C-2 General Commercial to R-3 Low-Rise Multifamily and Townhomes
• First reading of Ordinance 1182 amending off-street parking requirements (Section 25.H)
• First reading of Ordinance 1183 amending landscaping requirements (Section 25.R)
• Emergency procurement notification for Fire Station #1 boiler replacement

The Williston City Commission approved a zone change for Lot 12R at Williston Square from C-2 General Commercial to R-3 Low-rise Multifamily and Townhomes, facilitating a low-income housing proposal by The Commonwealth Companies. The commission also approved two other zone changes, two ordinance amendments, and several financial items, including a $63,000 increase for a Flex PACE buydown and a loan repayment extension for Wellspring Hydro. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved zone change for Lot 2, Block 1 Monroe Subdivision from M-1 to C-2 (4-0)
• Approved zone change for Lot 12R Williston Square from C-2 to R-3 for low-income housing (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1182 increasing off-street parking requirements for multi-family (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1183 restricting conditional certificates of occupancy after May 31 (4-0)
• Approved $63,000 increase for Bogey's Flex PACE buydown, total not to exceed $108,000 (4-0)
• Approved Wellspring Hydro loan repayment extension to start September 1, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5.38M in claims and payroll (4-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a ten-year extension of the Renaissance Zone Program. The commission will also review the 2027 preliminary budget and consider several purchase agreements and zoning requests.

• Public hearing for Renaissance Zone Program Extension (August 2026-August 2036)
• Review of the City of Williston 2027 Preliminary Budget
• Purchase Agreement with Prasedium LLC (Resolution 26-028)
• Purchase Agreement with Commonwealth Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC (Resolution 26-027)
• Resolution 26-026 regarding Kratom Labeled Products

The City Commission approved a 10-year extension of the Renaissance Zone program to incentivize the renovation of older buildings. The board also passed a resolution supporting federal regulation of kratom-labeled products and approved a preliminary budget for 2027.

• Approved 10-year Renaissance Zone program extension (4-1)
• Approved resolution supporting federal regulation of kratom-labeled products (5-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Preliminary Budget with public hearing set for Sept 22, 2026 (4-1)
• Approved MOU for Northeast Truck Reliever Route (5-0)
• Approved fire department training tower repairs contingent on legal review (3-2)
• Accepted Bill Glen's resignation from Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Appointed Jeremy Jutila to Board of Appeals and Kayla Wilson as first alternate (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including business licenses and claims (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will consider several business licenses, street closures, and a second reading of Ordinance 1181 regarding the IECC. The body will also review construction contracts for the Old Armory West Step Replacement and the Parking Lot Improvement Project.

• Ordinance 1181 – Amendment of IECC (Second Reading)
• Construction Contract – Old Armory West Step Replacement Project
• Parking Lot Improvement Project bid openings
• SWC Cost Share Agreement for Sloulin Dr & 36th St W Williston Square Improvements
• Request for a public hearing on July 28 regarding the Renaissance Zone Program extension

The commission unanimously approved moving agenda items 2A4 and 2A5 to discussion item 9A, and moving item 2E1 to discussion item 8A. The consent agenda was approved, covering the June 23, 2026 minutes, three new business licenses, three street‑closure events, municipal and alternate judge compensation, and the June 18‑July 10, 2026 accounts, claims and bills.

• Moved agenda items 2A4 and 2A5 to 9A (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved agenda item 2E1 to 8A (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 23, 2026 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved Mobile Food Vendor License (101 provisions) (consent agenda)
• Approved Waste Hauler License for Crow River Construction (consent agenda)
• Approved Tobacco Sales License for Johnny’s Tavern (consent agenda)
• Approved street closures for CVB Chokecherry Festival, Police Association Guns vs Hoses Softball Game, and Exhale Yoga Outdoor Wellness Event (consent agenda)
• Approved municipal and alternate municipal judge compensation and June 18‑July 10, 2026 accounts, claims and bills (consent agenda)

Regular City Commission Meeting

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 water service agreement with Northwest Rural Water District. Commissioners will also review multiple economic development applications and routine consent-agenda items.

• First reading of Ordinance 1181 (amendment of IECC)
• Sale of city-owned property – Lot 5 and North 8 feet of Lot 6, Block 17 Original Townsite
• Authorization for A&S Motorsports Memorandum of Understanding Amendment
• Consideration of North Flats Brewery LLC general on/off sale liquor license transfer
• Agreement regarding water service with Northwest Rural Water District

The City Commission approved several administrative actions via the consent agenda, including business licenses and street closures. The meeting also included a unanimous voice vote to amend the agenda.

• Approved agenda changes (unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes
• Approved Street Eats mobile food vendor license
• Approved Son Oilfield Services, LLC liquid waste hauler license
• Approved A&S Motorsports Memorandum of Understanding amendment
• Approved sale of City-owned property at Lot 5 and North 8 Feet of Lot 6, Block 17 Original Townsite
• Approved Great Northern Events street closure for America’s 250th Block Party
• Approved WPD street closure for National Night Out

Regular City Commission Meeting

The board will consider consent agenda items including a memorandum of understanding, accounts, and contract licenses. A public hearing is set for transfer of a River’s Edge specialty recreational on-sale alcoholic beverage license. The city will open bids for the Williston WRRF Reuse Pipeline Project and receive the Library’s 2025 annual report.

• Bid opening for Williston WRRF Reuse Pipeline Project
• Public hearing on transfer of River’s Edge Specialty Recreational On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License
• Resolution 26-022 approving change of road on plat
• 42nd St Improvements – Alliance Task Order 26-01
• Library Board appointments and 2025 annual report

The City Commission approved several administrative and financial items via the consent agenda. The meeting included a vote to modify the agenda prior to proceeding with business.

• Approved agenda changes (unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes
• Approved business licenses
• Approved A&S Motorsports Memorandum of Understanding
• Approved accounts, claims, and bills for May 21-June 5, 2026

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change for Lot 5 of Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial, and on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel. They will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 1179 to amend single-family dwelling definitions to allow mono-pitch and multi-pitched roofs and require manufactured units to meet HUD U-value standards from 1994 or newer. Additionally, the agenda includes a short plat for the Amerco Uhaul Cecil Subdivision and a bid opening for hangar construction at XWA.

• Zone change for Lot 5, Block 1 Roseland Subdivision 3rd Addition from A to C-2
• Transfer of Johnny's Tavern general on-sale liquor license
• Ordinance 1179 second reading: amending definitions of single-family dwellings to allow minimum 3:12 roof pitch and requiring manufactured units meet HUD 1994 standards
• Short plat for Amerco Uhaul Cecil Subdivision at 5101 2nd Avenue West
• Bid opening for hangar construction at XWA

The Commission approved changes to the meeting agenda. The consent agenda, which included business licenses, street closures, and financial claims, was also approved.

• Approved agenda changes (unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes
• Approved Paul Riely auctioneer license
• Approved Corn Dog Co. mobile food vendor license
• Approved Williston Downtowners Association street closures for Crazy Days and Main Steet Market
• Approved request for public hearing regarding Rivers Edge Specialty Recreational On-Sale License transfer
• Approved accounts, claims, and bills for May 7-22, 2026

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1179, which amends definitions for single-family dwellings to allow mono-pitch and multi-pitched roofs with a minimum 3:12 pitch and requires manufactured units to meet HUD code standards from 1994 or newer. The agenda also includes requests for public hearings on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel, and a zone change for Lot 5 in Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial. Consent items cover street closures for Summer Nights on Main and a 27:17 Ministries event, as well as bids for snow removal equipment, airport pavement maintenance, airport access controls, and a brush truck. Proclamations for Arbor Day, Public Works Week, and EMS Week will be presented.

• First reading of Ordinance 1179 amending dwelling definitions and manufactured home standards
• Request for public hearing on zone change for Lot 5, Block 1 Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to C-2 General Commercial
• Public hearings requested for transfer of Johnny's Tavern liquor license and Clarion Hotel hotel/motel license
• Bid openings for snow removal equipment, airport pavement maintenance, airport access controls, and brush truck
• Street closures for Summer Nights on Main and 27:17 Ministries – Sharpen

The commission approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. It approved the April 28 minutes, authorized two street closures, and approved requests for public hearings on the Johnny’s Tavern and Clarion Hotel license transfers. The board also approved a series of accounts, claims, and bills totaling many individual payments.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• April 28 minutes approved
• Street closure "Summer Nights on Main" approved
• Street closure "27:17 Ministries – Sharpen" approved
• Public hearing request for Johnny’s Tavern license transfer approved
• Public hearing request for Clarion Hotel and Suites license transfer approved
• Accounts, claims, and bills approved (multiple payments listed)
• No other motions were denied or tabled

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review and decide on the final subdivision plat for multiple lots in the Williston Square Subdivision and the Sloulin Field First Addition. The agenda also includes routine consent items, bid openings for equipment, and departmental reports such as the 2027 budget kickoff and fire fleet reduction. Public comment and a petition regarding a general off‑sale license transfer are also on the docket.

• Final subdivision plat for Lot 1R Williston Square Subdivision and related lots
• Bid opening for a bucket truck (forestry)
• Bid opening for a 2025 or newer cover machine (landfill)
• Sale of a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (fire department)
• North Flats Brewery LLC – general off‑sale license transfer (unfinished business)

Tax Equalization Meeting

The Williston Board of Equalization will present the assessment roll and annual report, then hold a public hearing to receive audience comments and formal protests. The board will take individual actions on protests, consider corrections, exemptions, homestead credit applications, disabled veterans' credit applications, and review commissioner and office personnel properties before making findings and motions.

• Present assessment roll and annual report
• Open public hearing for audience comments and formal protests
• Board actions on individual audience comments and formal protests
• Consider corrections, exemptions, homestead credit applications, and disabled veterans' credit applications
• Review City of Williston Commissioner Properties and Office Personnel Properties

The Board of Equalization voted 5‑0 to adopt the assessor’s recommendations on all formal protests received. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt the assessor’s recommendations on the 61 listed assessment corrections. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Adopt assessor's protest recommendations (5-0)
• Adopt assessor's correction recommendations (5-0)
• Approve meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will hold second readings for two ordinances regarding flood hazard and elevation compliance. The body will also conduct public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses and open bids for city equipment and infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance 1177: Amending Flood Hazard Overlay District
• Ordinance 1178: Adopting Flood Elevation to comply with ND State Law
• Public hearings for 202 Brix and North Flats Brewery LLC liquor licenses
• Bid openings for a 2025 or newer Truck Sweeper, Cell 6 Expansion Project, and WRRF Reuse Pump Station
• Short Plat Application for Lots 11-14R & Lots 23-26R, Block 2 of the Northgate Subdivision

The commission unanimously approved the agenda as presented. The consent agenda was approved, including the March 24 minutes, a mobile food‑truck license for Cyber Hot Dog LLC, and the Wild West Days extreme bull‑riding street closure. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved Cyber Hot Dog LLC mobile food‑truck license (consent agenda)
• Approved Wild West Days extreme bull‑riding street closure (consent agenda)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will conduct first readings of ordinances regarding the Flood Hazard Overlay District and flood elevation compliance. The meeting includes appointments for Fire Chief and Airport Director, as well as reviews of airport service and infrastructure agreements.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1177 (Flood Hazard Overlay District) and Ordinance 1178 (Flood Elevation Ordinance)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1175 (Temporary Greenhouses) and Ordinance 1176 (Williston Square PUD Core Area Subdistrict)
• Purchase agreement for Lot 19, Block 1 of the Monroe Subdivision (Resolution 26-009)
• Appointments of Corey Johnson as Fire Chief and Ryan O’Rear as Airport Director
• Air Service Agreement with Sun Country Airlines and Radio Distribution Agreement with Verizon Wireless

The commission approved the agenda as presented by a unanimous voice vote. The consent agenda items—including minutes, business licenses, a public‑hearing request, and a list of payments—were listed but no vote or decision was recorded for them.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding temporary greenhouse use and the Williston Square Planned Unit Development. The body is also considering a rezone of the Energy Center Subdivision and several business licenses.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1175 regarding temporary/seasonal greenhouses
• Public hearing on Ordinance 1176 regarding Williston Square Planned Unit Development
• Rezone of Lots 4, 5 and 6 of the Energy Center Subdivision to Mixed-Use Core Area Subdistrict
• Authorization to advertise bids for 2026 Landfill Cell 6 Expansion Project
• Alcoholic beverage license applications for Busy Buns and True North Crafted LLC

The commission approved changes to the consent agenda and then adopted the full agenda, both by unanimous voice vote. A request for a public hearing on Johnny’s Tavern and Midway Junction license transfer was added to the agenda with unanimous support. The consent agenda items—including the February 24, 2026 minutes, three business licenses, and a list of February‑March payments—were approved.

• Approved changes to consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved full agenda with changes (unanimous voice vote)
• Added public hearing request for Johnny’s Tavern and Midway Junction license transfer (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved waste hauler license for Nu World Haul & Disposal LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved tobacco license for Celestial Smoke LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved auctioneer license for RK Auction Co. (consent agenda)
• Approved payment of listed accounts, claims, and bills for Feb 19‑Mar 6, 2026 (consent agenda)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will consider a land use change for Lots 29 and 31 of the Williston Square Subdivision. The meeting also includes reviews of grant applications and a police department fleet proposal.

• Public hearing for rezoning Lot 31 of Williston Square Subdivision from R-1 to P: Parks and Open Space District
• Proposed amendment to change land use for Lots 29 and 31 of Williston Square Subdivision to Golf Course/Open Space
• Police Department Fleet Proposal
• Western Area Water Supply (WAWSA) SRF Loan Agreement (Resolution 26-006)
• Community Grant Applications for CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Foundation, New Hope Church, Spring Lake Nature Center, and Williston Basin Airshow

The commission voted unanimously to adopt agenda changes. It then approved the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes, a tobacco license for GS1 LLC, and a list of city payments and claims as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda changes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved tobacco license for GS1 LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved listed accounts, claims, and bills (consent agenda)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will consider a consent agenda item requesting a public hearing to amend a Planned Unit Development and change zoning on Lot 29 and Lot 31 in the Williston Square Subdivision. They will also open bids for several infrastructure projects, including the 2026 Williston Square Improvements Project and the West Broadway Improvements Project. A purchase agreement with Typhoon Rentals LLC and an executive session for contract negotiations on Williston Square property are also scheduled.

• Request for a public hearing to amend the Planned Unit Development and change zoning on Lot 29 and Lot 31, Williston Square Subdivision
• Bid opening for the 2026 Williston Square Improvements Project
• Purchase Agreement – Typhoon Rentals LLC – Resolution 26-004
• Anti-Fraud Policy report from Finance Department
• Executive session for contract negotiations on Williston Square property

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. It also approved the January 27, 2026 minutes, the pending business licenses, and the accounts, claims and bills for Jan 22‑Feb 6, 2026 as part of the consent agenda.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Jan 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved pending business licenses
• Approved accounts, claims and bills (Jan 22‑Feb 6, 2026)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider consent agenda items including authorizing a public hearing for several subdivision applications, approving a 2026 TAP Grant Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement, reducing the Fire Department fleet, and accepting a quit claim deed for Pheasant Crossing HOA. The meeting also includes department reports on economic development incentives such as the C4 Facade Incentive for 2D Ink and Flex PACE Scoring Grid changes.

• Request for public hearing on Energy Center Subdivision and multiple Williston Square, PSAP, and Sloulin Field subdivisions
• 2026 TAP Grant Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement
• Fire Department fleet reduction
• Quit Claim Deed for Pheasant Crossing Homeowners Association
• C4 Facade Incentive for 2D Ink

The commission moved item 2G1 to 9C by a unanimous voice vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the January 13, 2026 minutes, business licenses, and a series of account, claim, and bill payments. No other actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda change moving 2G1 to 9C (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda: January 13, 2026 minutes
• Approved consent agenda: business licenses
• Approved consent agenda: accounts, claims, and bills payments

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed zone change for Lot 1 and Lot 3 of the Northview Subdivision from agriculture to heavy industrial, and on tax abatements for Renaissance Station and Renaissance on Main properties. The consent agenda includes resolutions to vacate a public right-of-way in Bennett Industrial Park, authorize a lead service line inventory, and approve a purchase agreement with All Day Retail, LLC. Several bid authorizations for sidewalk, seal coat, and striping projects are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Comprehensive plan change and zone change for Lot 1 & Lot 3 Northview Subdivision from agriculture (A) to heavy industrial (M-2)
• Public hearing: Tax abatement for tax year 2024 for Renaissance Station LLC property (01-001-00-00-14-400)
• Public hearing: Tax abatement for tax year 2024 for Renaissance on Main LP property (01-001-00-00-27-100)
• Resolution 26-002: Vacation of a 50' access and utility easement on Lot 1RA, Bennett Industrial Park
• Resolution 26-003: Purchase Agreement with All Day Retail, LLC

The Williston City Commission approved a zone change for Lots 1 & 3 of the Northview Subdivision from Agriculture (A) to Heavy Industrial (M-2), along with a corresponding Comprehensive Plan change from Low Density Residential to Industrial. The commission also approved a beer and wine license for Pizza Ranch, denied two tax abatement requests for Renaissance Station LLC and Renaissance on Main LP, and approved several contracts and change orders. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved zone change for Lots 1 & 3 Northview Subdivision from (A) Agriculture to (M-2) Heavy Industrial (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan change for Lots 1 & 3 Northview Subdivision from Low Density Residential to Industrial (5-0)
• Approved Pizza Ranch beer and wine alcoholic beverage license (5-0)
• Denied tax abatement for Renaissance Station LLC for tax year 2024 (5-0)
• Denied tax abatement for Renaissance on Main LP for tax year 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Burns & McDonnell Task Order #23 for 2026 Engineering Services, not to exceed $178,000 (5-0)
• Approved Central Specialties change order 120325 for East Airport Ditch in the amount of $23,558 (5-0)
• Approved SEH design of revenue-generating box hangar at XWA for $341,000 (5-0)