Williston public meetings in 2022

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will conduct second and first readings for fire prevention and alcohol license ordinances. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on landfill equipment and discussions regarding new home property tax exemptions.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1141 (Williston Fire Prevention Code)
• First reading of Ordinance 1142 (Hotel and motel alcohol license amendments)
• Authorization to bid on four new steel compactor wheels for the landfill
• Resolution 22-034 regarding a new home property tax exemption
• New home permit fee waiver discussion

The City Commission extended property tax exemptions for new single-family homes and waived building permit fees for single-family and twin homes through 2023. The board also adopted a new fire prevention code and renewed city business and alcohol licenses.

• Approved Resolution 22-034 for new home property tax exemptions (5-0)
• Waived new Single Family and Twin Home building permit fees until December 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1141 Williston Fire Prevention Code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1142 amending hotel and motel alcohol license provisions (5-0)
• Approved agreement with GA Group/Joel Gilbertson as chief lobbyist for the legislative session (5-0)
• Renewed 61 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and 252 Business Licenses (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts and bills totaling $3,346,744.78 (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider the first reading of a new fire prevention code ordinance. The agenda includes industrial rail agreements for JMAC Resources and Mountain Mud, as well as an easement vacation in the Reiger Subdivision. The board will also review engineering costs for US Highway 2 and 26th Street.

• Authorization to bid for NDDOT engineering costs at US Highway 2 and 26th Street
• Industrial Rail Agreements for JMAC Resources (Resolution 22-031) and Mountain Mud (Resolution 22-032)
• First reading of Ordinance 1141 regarding the Fire Prevention Code
• Bid opening for three all-wheel drive SUVs for the Police Department
• Public hearing for easement vacation in Reiger Subdivision

The City Commission approved the 2022 bad debt write-offs totaling $698,019.60, with the majority of debt stemming from ambulance services. The board also adopted the 2021 North Dakota State Building Code and approved several business grants and equipment purchases.

• Approved 2022 Bad Debt Write-Offs totaling $698,019.60 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three AWD SUVs from Nelson Auto for $127,088.61 (5-0)
• Adopted 2021 North Dakota State Building Code, 2021 IFC, and 2021 IPMC (5-0)
• Approved automatic-aid agreement between Williston and Trenton Fire Departments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-033 for easement vacation and relocation at Reiger Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1141 regarding Fire Prevention Code (5-0)
• Approved Flex PACE buydowns for Arnie’s Rentals ($48,000), Dhillon Williston ($73,000), and S & Peterson Automotive ($68,000) (5-0)
• Approved Community Build Grants for Power Play LLC ($25,000) and WSC Small Business Development Office ($45,000) (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will consider second readings for amendments to the city's zoning ordinance regarding Rural Residential, Agricultural, Parks and Open Space, and Temporary Uses Districts. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on a fire department SUV and reviews of subdivision plats.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1138 (Rural Residential District amendment)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1139 (Agricultural, Parks and Open Space, and Temporary Uses District amendments)
• Authorization to bid on one 4-wheel drive SUV for the Fire Department
• Final Plat for Idle Acres Subdivision
• Final Plat for Fuchs Subdivision

The City Commission passed two zoning ordinances regarding recreation uses in residential and agricultural districts. The board also approved final plats for the Idle Acres and Fuchs subdivisions and appointed three members to the Cemetery Advisory Board.

• Approved Ordinance 1138 moving intense non-commercial recreation uses to special permitted use in Rural Residential District (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1139 creating an SPU for seasonal commercial recreation uses in Agricultural and Parks and Open Space districts (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Idle Acres Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Fuchs Subdivision contingent on utility language and fire department addressing standards (5-0)
• Appointed Paul Gilbert, Jeri Engberg, and Beverly Talian to the Cemetery Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills totaling $2,794,805.64 (Unanimous)
• Authorized bid for one 4-Wheel Drive SUV for the Fire Department (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will conduct public hearings on amendments to the Rural Residential, Agricultural, Parks and Open Space, and Temporary Uses districts. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on three AWD SUVs for the Police Department and street closure requests for local parades.

• First reading of Ordinance 1138 (Rural Residential District amendment)
• First reading of Ordinance 1139 (Agricultural, Parks, and Temporary Uses amendments)
• Authorization to bid on three AWD SUVs for the Police Department
• Street closure requests for Turkey Trot and Holiday Lights Parade
• Review of preliminary plat for Fuchs Subdivision

The City Commission approved updated ambulance service fees and the first reading of two zoning ordinances. The board also approved a cleaning contract for the commercial terminal at XWA and a preliminary plat for the Fuchs Subdivision.

• Approved Resolution 22-030 to increase ambulance rates (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1138 regarding R-1A Rural Residential District (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1139 regarding seasonal commercial recreation uses (5-0)
• Approved variance request for Fuchs Subdivision property access (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Fuchs Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved cleaning contract with Paramount Solutions for XWA commercial terminal (5-0)
• Approved street closure requests for Turkey Trot and Holiday Lights Parade (5-0)
• Appointed Alex Johnson to the Williston Community Library board (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board is reviewing second readings for ordinances regarding subdivisions, landscaping, and accessory buildings. The commission will also consider requests for public hearings on rural residential and agricultural district amendments. Additionally, the board will review plats for the Idle Acres and Oscar subdivisions.

• Ordinance 1132 subdivision requirements amendment
• Ordinance 1133 landscaping ordinance amendment
• Ordinance 1134 accessory buildings ordinance amendment
• Resolution 22-012 landscape fee schedule
• Review of Idle Acres and Oscar subdivision plats

The City Commission approved several financial resolutions, including a $29.59 million certificate of participation for the Public Works complex and an $18.25 million refunding of airport revenue bonds. The board also passed three ordinances updating subdivision, landscaping, and accessory structure rules.

• Approved Resolution 22-027 for $29,590,000 in Certificates of Participation for Public Works Complex (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-028 to issue $18,255,000 to refinance Airport Series 2018 Revenue Bond (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinances 1132, 1133, and 1134 regarding subdivisions, landscaping, and accessory buildings (5-0)
• Approved street closure on 6th Street West for St. Joseph’s School Flag Raising Ceremony (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-012 landscaping fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Idle Acres Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Oscar Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Flex PACE applications for SOV Services (max $29,300), Honey Hive Nutrition Bar (max $48,000), and Staci Ekblad (max $25,000)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider first readings for amendments to subdivision, landscaping, and accessory building ordinances. The agenda also includes public hearings for liquor licenses and special assessments for water, sewer, and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, the commission will review bids for 2022-2023 snow removal services.

• First readings of ordinances for subdivision, landscaping, and accessory buildings
• Liquor license public hearings for The Grand Williston Hotel and Cooks on Main
• Bid openings for 2022-2023 street and parking lot snow removal
• Engine 2 lease purchase agreement for the Fire Department
• Special assessments for Water and Sewer Improvement District 21-3 and sidewalks

The Williston City Commission approved a Budget Stabilization Fund (Resolution 22-024) with a $30 million cap, funded by at least $2 million annually from gross production tax. They also approved liquor licenses for The Grand Williston Hotel and Cooks on Main, contingent on fire and building code compliance, and authorized a 10-year lease for a new fire engine at $125,955.46 per year. Special assessments for water/sewer improvements, sidewalk projects, and code compliance were confirmed. The commission also approved first readings of ordinances updating subdivision rules, landscaping, and accessory building regulations, and awarded snow removal contracts.

• Approved Budget Stabilization Fund (Resolution 22-024) with $30M cap, funded by minimum $2M/year from gross production tax (4-0)
• Approved liquor license for The Grand Williston Hotel contingent on fire/building/legal requirements (4-0)
• Approved beer/wine license for Cooks on Main contingent on fire department requirements (4-0)
• Confirmed special assessments for Water/Sewer District 21-03, Sidewalk District 21-01, and code compliance (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1132 updating subdivision plat requirements and design standards (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1133 amending landscaping ordinance with payment-in-lieu program (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1134 moving alley garage setbacks to zoning ordinance (4-0)
• Approved 10-year lease purchase of Pierce Enforcer Pumper fire engine at $125,955.46/year (4-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is conducting public hearings for a specialty recreation license and child restraint ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes reviewing childcare growth grant applications and street closure requests.

• Public hearing for The Range ND, LLC specialty recreation license
• First reading of Ordinance 1137 regarding child restraints
• Requests for public hearings on subdivision and landscaping ordinances
• Childcare Growth Grant applications for Alphabet Academy and Busy Butts Childcare
• Street closure requests for WHS Homecoming Parade and Holiday Hustle

The commission approved three Flex Pace buydowns totaling $186,000 for local businesses, including $108,000 for MonDak Gymnastics Support Group, $35,000 for Staci Ekblad Professional Counseling, and $43,000 for Paw Prints & Fish Tails. They also approved two Childcare Growth Grants of up to $16,500 each for Alphabet Academy and Busy Butts Childcare, adding 60 new childcare spaces. The consent agenda, including $3.37 million in claims and payroll, was approved unanimously. The commission adjourned into executive session for attorney consultation and contract negotiation, then returned to open session and adjourned.

• Approved $108,000 Flex Pace buydown for MonDak Gymnastics Support Group (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 Flex Pace buydown for Staci Ekblad Professional Counseling (5-0)
• Approved $43,000 Flex Pace buydown for Paw Prints & Fish Tails (5-0)
• Approved up to $16,500 Childcare Growth Grant for Alphabet Academy (5-0)
• Approved up to $16,500 Childcare Growth Grant for Busy Butts Childcare (5-0)
• Approved Community Enhancement Grant program for 2023 with up to $50,000 available (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Oscar Subdivision, splitting 160 acres into two agricultural parcels (5-0)
• Approved street closure for WHS Homecoming Parade on October 7 (5-0)

Special Assessments Meeting

The City of Williston is holding a public hearing to receive objections to special assessment improvement districts. The meeting includes discussions regarding water and sewer, lot mowing, code compliance, and sidewalk improvements.

• Water & Sewer Improvement District – D21-3
• Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments
• Sidewalk Improvements

The Special Assessment Board approved three special assessment districts: the 1st Avenue East Water and Sewer Assessment ($242,431.06), the 2022 Lot Mowing & Code Compliance ($73,350.53), and the 2022 Sidewalk Improvements ($4,627.38). All motions were unanimous by voice vote. Two protests were heard, including one from a property owner who objected to the water and sewer assessment, but the board approved the district as presented.

• Approved District 21-3 1st Avenue East Water and Sewer Assessment ($242,431.06) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessment ($73,350.53) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Sidewalk Improvements Assessment ($4,627.38) (unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 City of Williston Budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a new restaurant liquor license and requests for future hearings on hotel and recreation licenses.

• Public hearing for 2023 City of Williston Budget (Resolution 22-019)
• Public hearing for San Felipe Baja Grill Fine Foods, Inc./Dabeno’s Bistro liquor license
• Authorization to bid for 2022-2023 street and parking lot snow removal
• Street closure request for Halloween Hustle
• Requests for future public hearings regarding hotel and recreation licenses

The City Commission approved the 2023 budget totaling $190,020,878 in expenditures with projected revenues of $182,809,802, resulting in a $7,211,076 deficit. The budget preserves public safety services and prioritizes infrastructure improvements. Commissioners also approved a new liquor license for Dabeno's Bistro and appointed two new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved 2023 city budget of $190M with $7.2M deficit (4-0)
• Approved restaurant on-sale beer and liquor license for Dabeno's Bistro (3-0, Bervig abstained)
• Approved Task Order 22-4 for Williston Square engineering services (4-0)
• Tabled Halloween Hustle 5K street closure request pending route redesign
• Appointed Tori Siemieniewski and Bill Glen to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved consent agenda including $6.7M in claims and bills

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold a second reading for an ordinance regarding oil and natural gas drilling. The meeting includes public hearings for restaurant liquor licenses and a bid opening for landfill grading. The commission will also discuss cemetery rate changes and charter amendments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1136 (Oil and Natural Gas Drilling)
• Public hearing for Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan, LLC beer license
• Bid opening for Landfill Cells 1-4 2022 Intermediate Cover Grading
• Resolution 22-022 regarding cemetery rate changes
• Amendment to Home Rule Charter (Resolution 22-023)

The commission approved a $876,824.98 bid from Selland Construction for landfill cover grading, along with a $402,000 change order reduction, resulting in a net contract of $474,824.98. They also approved a new liquor license for Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan, passed an oil and gas drilling ordinance update, and approved a taxi license reinstatement with conditions. Several other items were approved, including cemetery rate increases, a home rule charter amendment for the ballot, and economic development grants.

• Approved landfill grading bid and change order for Selland Construction, net $474,824.98 (5-0)
• Approved Taqueria Mi Lindo Michoacan specialty restaurant beer license (5-0)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 1136 requiring wellpad construction plans (5-0)
• Reinstated Mr. Kab taxi license effective August 29, 2022, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-023 to place Home Rule Charter amendment on November ballot (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-022 for cemetery rate increases effective October 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Added a ninth commissioner to the Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Flex PACE grant for Conlin's Furniture ($10,000) and Childcare Growth Grant for Coyote Pups Learning Den ($17,050) (both 5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1136 concerning oil and natural gas drilling. The agenda also includes a request for a public hearing on the 2023 city budget and updates on the Cal Klewin Theodore Roosevelt Expressway.

• First reading of Ordinance 1136 regarding oil and natural gas drilling
• Request for a September 13, 2022, public hearing on the 2023 City Budget
• Update on the Cal Klewin Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
• Acceptance of Airport Road right-of-way dedication (Resolution 22-020)
• Childcare Growth Funding Application for Rockabye Bakken Daycare

The Williston City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 1136, which updates the city's zoning ordinance regarding oil and natural gas drilling, including requiring construction plans for wellpads. The commission also accepted a dedication of right-of-way for Airport Road, approved a parking lot easement with the Salvation Army, and accepted a Childcare Growth Funding application for Rockabye Bakken Daycare. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Bekkedahl absent.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1136 (oil and gas drilling update) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-020 accepting dedication of right-of-way for Airport Road (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-021 accepting parking lot easement with Salvation Army (4-0)
• Accepted Childcare Growth Funding application for Rockabye Bakken Daycare (4-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a first reading for Ordinance 1136 concerning oil and natural gas drilling. The agenda also includes reviews of economic development applications and a street closure request for the Chokecherry Festival.

• First reading of Ordinance 1136 regarding Oil and Natural Gas Drilling
• Review of 2024-2025 TAP Grant Application
• Street closure request for the Chokecherry Festival
• Flex PACE applications for local businesses
• Childcare Growth Funding application for Rockabye Bakken Daycare

The Williston City Commission approved a $250,000 community grant for Little Joe's daycare, to be paid $50,000 per year for up to five years, adding 80 childcare spots. It also passed the first reading of Ordinance 1136, which adds wellpad construction plan requirements to the zoning ordinance. The commission approved four Flex PACE buydown applications, a mural project grant, a street closure for the Chokecherry Festival, and the semi-annual review of pledged collateral. All votes were 3-0, with Commissioners Cymbaluk and Bekkedahl absent.

• Approved $250,000 grant for Little Joe's daycare ($50,000/year for 5 years) (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1136 adding wellpad construction plan requirement (3-0)
• Approved four Flex PACE buydown applications totaling up to $210,000 (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 grant for TJ Agnes Theater mural project (3-0)
• Approved Chokecherry Festival street closure at Davison Park (unanimous)
• Approved semi-annual review of pledged collateral (3-0)
• Appointed Abby Siewert to STAR Fund board effective July 1 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,914,038.04 in claims and payroll (unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider a request for a public hearing regarding updates to the Planning & Zoning Ordinance for oil and natural gas drilling. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on landfill grading work and street closure requests for downtown events.

• Request for public hearing for Ordinance 1136 (Oil and Natural Gas Drilling)
• Authorization to bid for 2022 Intermediate Cover Grading, Cells 1-4 (Landfill)
• Street closure request: Williston Downtowner’s Summer Nights on Main
• Street closure request: Williston Downtowner’s Farmer’s Market
• Daycare funding update

The Williston City Commission approved up to $10,000 for additional enhancements to the 4th Street Cultural Corridor, which will be matched by a $10,000 Art Smith West Grant to fund artist-designed crosswalk templates and banners. The Commission also approved a revised Childcare Growth Funding Program, providing up to $550 per child for new daycare spaces, capped at $17,050 per applicant. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting included approval of the consent agenda, street closure requests for the Downtowner's events, and an executive session on economic development.

• Approved up to $10,000 for 4th Street Cultural Corridor enhancements (5-0)
• Approved Childcare Growth Funding Program with $550 per child, $17,050 cap (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,481,764.73 in claims and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Williston Downtowner's street closure requests for Summer Nights and Farmer's Market (unanimous)
• Appointed Brad Bekkedahl as Vice President of the Commission (5-0)
• Adjourned into executive session for economic development discussion (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will consider an appeal regarding a special use permit for a six-well wellpad in Section 19. The meeting also includes a request for a public hearing on oil and gas drilling ordinances and the unofficial canvass of the June 14 primary election results.

• Appeal of a Special Use Permit for a six-well wellpad in Section 19
• Request for a public hearing regarding Ordinance 1136 (Oil and Natural Gas Drilling)
• Unofficial canvass of the June 14, 2022, primary election results
• Bid opening for concrete/asphalt crushing at the landfill
• Liquor license transfer for Midway Junction II Inc.

The Williston City Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustments, voted 5-0 to affirm the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision to grant a special use permit for a six-well wellpad in Lot 4, Section 19, T154N R100W, despite an appeal from neighboring Yellowstone River Beef. The commission also approved the consent agenda, a concrete/asphalt crushing bid, portfolio assignments, an unofficial election canvass, a liquor license transfer, and a short plat rearrangement.

• Affirmed special use permit for 6-well wellpad (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,326,662.37 in claims and bills (5-0)
• Awarded concrete/asphalt crushing bid to KDW Construction for $75,710 (5-0)
• Accepted portfolio assignments for commissioners (5-0)
• Accepted unofficial June 14 primary election results (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Midway Junction II Inc. (5-0)
• Approved short plat rearrangement of Lots 30-32, Block 1, The Meadows Subdivision (5-0)
• Moved to executive session for economic development discussion (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding the sale of tobacco. The meeting includes bid openings for street striping and roadway improvements at 33rd Street West and 9th Avenue West. The commission will also review an easement request from Nemont Telephone Cooperative.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1135 (Sale of Tobacco)
• Highway 2 Buffer Landscape & Irrigation Improvements Change Order 1
• Bid opening for 2022 Street Striping
• Bid opening for 33rd Street West and 9th Avenue West Roadway Improvements
• Flex PACE Application for Agee Enterprises, LLC

The Williston City Commission approved several contracts, including a $11,380,215.07 road improvement project for 33rd Street West and 9th Avenue West, a $27,834 street striping contract, and a $100,154.69 street light boring contract. The commission also passed Ordinance 1135 on tobacco sales, approved street closures for community events, and approved a planning commission selection process.

• Awarded BEK Consulting $11,380,215.07 for 33rd St W & 9th Ave W improvements (4-0)
• Awarded Traffic Safety Services $27,834 for 2022 street striping (4-0)
• Awarded Prairie Winds Services $100,154.69 for street light boring (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 1135 on tobacco sales (4-0)
• Approved street closures for Crazy Days and Main Street Block Party (unanimous)
• Approved planning commission selection process (4-0)
• Approved Flex PACE application for Agee Enterprises (4-0)
• Moved daycare funding update to July 12 meeting (unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission approved the low bid from Knife River for the 2022 TAP Grant Project at $184,795.53, and accepted DOT Energy Solutions' $138,115.00 bid for the Landfill Gas Well Construction Project. They also passed the first reading of Ordinance 1135 updating tobacco sale rules to align with state law, and approved several resolutions and agreements, including the Joint Powers Agreement for the regional dispatch center. The commission tabled daycare funding guideline updates for further discussion.

• Approved Knife River low bid for 2022 TAP Grant Project at $184,795.53 (5-0)
• Approved DOT Energy Solutions bid for Landfill Gas Well Construction at $138,115.00 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1135 (Sale of Tobacco) (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Library Splash into Summer Reading and American Legion Memorial Day (unanimous)
• Accepted changes to Joint Powers Agreement for Upper Missouri River Regional Dispatch Center (5-0)
• Accepted Resolution 22-014 for 9th Avenue West Improvements right-of-way (5-0)
• Accepted Resolution 22-015 for 9th Avenue West Improvements right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved six Flex PACE grant applications (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items, public hearings, and reports. Key actions include authorizing bids for a roadway project, considering a lease agreement with the ND National Guard, and approving a resolution for a US-2 intersection project. The meeting also includes proclamations and a community suggestion.

• Authorization to bid for 33rd St. W & 9th Ave W. Roadway Construction Project
• Gene Emery Lease Agreement (ND National Guard)
• Resolution 22-013 for US-2 / Williston Square Intersection improvements
• SkyWest Air Transportation Agreement
• Proclamations for Elks Youth Week, Public Works Week, and Arbor Day

The Williston City Commission approved several items, including a $300,000 community grant for a UAS opportunities study, a $150,000 grant for a drone park, a lease agreement with the ND National Guard, and a SkyWest air service agreement. They also denied a bid for the Hawkeye Village project and approved a resolution supporting a grant application for an intersection improvement project.

• Approved $300,000 grant for UAS opportunities study (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant for Train ND drone park (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with ND National Guard for Gene Emery Building (5-0)
• Approved SkyWest air service agreement (5-0)
• Denied Hawkeye Village bid as presented (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-013 for US-2/Williston Square intersection grant (5-0)
• Approved Task Order #17 for air permitting services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3.16M in checks (unanimous)

Tax Equalization Meeting

The City of Williston Local Board of Equalization will present the assessment roll, annual report, and recommendations for residential and commercial properties. The meeting includes a public hearing for audience comments and formal protests. The board will also address exemptions and credit applications.

• Residential and commercial property recommendations
• Public hearing for assessments and protests
• Homestead Credit applications
• Veteran’s Credit applications
• Property tax exemptions

The Williston Local Board of Equalization accepted the 2022 assessment roll as presented by the assessor, including residential and commercial property values. The board denied appeals from Tri-Land Holdings and Sleepy Ridge Townhomes, but directed staff to study future re-evaluation of parking lot values. It also approved corrections and formal protest recommendations from the assessor's office.

• Accepted 2022 assessment roll as presented (5-0)
• Denied Tri-Land Holdings parking lot appeal, directed staff to study future re-evaluation (5-0)
• Denied Sleepy Ridge Townhomes appeal, upheld single-family classification (5-0)
• Denied Polar Industries tank value appeal, accepted assessor's value (5-0)
• Directed staff to re-evaluate Paul Shahin's home (5-0)
• Accepted assessor's recommendations on formal protests (5-0)
• Approved corrections to assessment roll (5-0)
• Declared 2022 assessments equalized (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage sale hours. The agenda includes bid openings for utility improvements and authorizations to bid on street projects. Additionally, the commission will review economic development applications and a street closure request.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1131 regarding alcoholic beverage sale hours
• Bid openings for utility improvements at 2nd Avenue NW & 13th Avenue W
• Authorization to bid for the 2022 Street Light Boring Project and street striping
• Street closure request for CVB Band Day
• Economic development applications including Flex PACE and Community Build programs

The Williston City Commission approved a $2,965,491.00 contract with Crow River for the 2nd Avenue NW & 13th Avenue W Utility Improvements project, the lowest of two bids. The commission also approved the second reading of Ordinance 1131, changing the closing time for alcohol sales from 2:00 am back to 1:00 am. Several economic development incentives and grants were approved, including Flex PACE buydowns and Community Build applications. The meeting concluded with an executive session for attorney consultation; no motions were made in that session.

• Approved $2,965,491.00 contract to Crow River for 2nd Ave NW & 13th Ave W Utility Improvements (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1131 second reading, setting alcohol sales closing time to 1:00 am (4-0)
• Approved street closure for CVB Band Day on May 7 in Harmon Park (4-0)
• Approved five Flex PACE buydowns totaling up to $297,000 (4-0)
• Approved three Community Build applications totaling up to $30,500 (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 C4 Façade incentive for Missouri Club/Johnny's (4-0)
• Approved $160,367 in additional funds for Light of Christ Daycare project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,764,900.61 in accounts, claims, and bills (unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will review ordinances regarding alcohol sale hours and a new commercial overlay district for 2nd Street West. The agenda also includes bids for roadway improvements and updates on airport drainage and landfill projects.

• Ordinance 1130: Creating the 2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District (Second Reading)
• Ordinance 1131: Hours and Days of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages (First Reading)
• Authorization to bid on the 2022 Gas Monitoring Well Project at the landfill
• Bid opening for 9th Avenue West roadway improvements
• Renaissance Zone application for Johnny’s Tavern

The Williston City Commission awarded the 9th Avenue West roadway construction contract to Knife River Corporation for $2,572,353.30, the apparent low bid. The commission also approved the second reading of Ordinance 1130 creating a commercial overlay district on 2nd Street West, and approved a resolution to refund Public Safety Sales Tax Bonds for estimated savings of $867,590 over three years. Several other items were approved, including plats related to the 9th Avenue West extension, a Renaissance Zone tax abatement for Johnny's Tavern, and an airport de-icing containment expansion design contract.

• Awarded 9th Ave West roadway construction to Knife River Corp for $2,572,353.30 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1130 creating 2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District, second reading (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1131 changing alcohol sale closing time to 1:00 am (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-011 refunding Public Safety Sales Tax Bonds (5-0)
• Approved AE2S Task Order 33 amendment for airport drainage ditch repair, $74,800 (5-0)
• Approved short plat of Glenn's Rearrangement of Lots 5 & 6 (5-0)
• Approved short plat of Rearrangement of Blocks 1, 3, 4 & 5 of Glenn Addition (5-0)
• Approved Renaissance Zone tax abatement for Johnny's Tavern renovation (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a public hearing for Ordinance 1130 regarding the 2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District. The agenda also includes a zone change request for 1.49 acres in the MJW Subdivision and authorization to bid on roadway improvements.

• First reading of Ordinance 1130 (2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District)
• Zone change from Agricultural to Rural Residential for 1.49 acres in MJW Subdivision
• Authorization to bid on 2nd Ave NW & 13th Ave W Roadway Improvements
• Bid openings for Airport Wheel Loader and Drainage Ditch Project
• Bid openings for 2022 Seal Coat and Highway 2 Buffer projects

The Williston City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 1130, creating a commercial overlay district on 2nd Street West to allow redevelopment of restricted parcels without off-street parking. They also approved a zone change and short plat for the MJW Subdivision, changing 1.49 acres from Agricultural to R-1A Rural Residential. The commission awarded contracts for the Airport Drainage Ditch Project ($657,710 to Strata Corporation), the 2022 Seal Coat Project ($269,583 to Astech Corp.), and the Highway 2 Buffer Landscape & Irrigation Project (up to $273,394 to Premier Landscaping). A wheel loader bid was awarded to RDO Equipment Company contingent on FAA approval.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1130 creating 2nd Street West Commercial Overlay District (4-0)
• Approved short plat and zone change for MJW Subdivision to R-1A Rural Residential (4-0)
• Awarded Airport Drainage Ditch Project to Strata Corporation for $657,710 (4-0)
• Awarded 2022 Seal Coat Project to Astech Corp. for $269,583 (4-0)
• Awarded Highway 2 Buffer Landscape & Irrigation Project to Premier Landscaping up to $273,394 (4-0)
• Awarded wheel loader bid to RDO Equipment Company contingent on FAA approval (4-0)
• Approved AE2S Task Order #32 for I&C services up to $77,500 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,949,402 in claims and payroll (unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing requests for public hearings regarding zoning amendments and a zone change for the MJW Subdivision. The agenda also includes economic development applications and bids for irrigation and street light projects.

• Request for public hearing on Ordinance 1130 (Zoning Amendment)
• Request for public hearing for zone change to Rural Residential at MJW Subdivision
• Authorization to bid for 11th Street West Irrigation and 2022 Street Light Boring projects
• Economic development applications including Flex PACE and Community Build programs
• Dangerous building hearing for 825 2nd Avenue West

The Williston City Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including a $191,750 sidewalk improvement contract with Keller Paving, a $96,600 seal coat patching contract, and a $51,412 traffic count trailer. They also approved a $767,241 minimum revenue guarantee air service agreement with Sun Country Airlines for Las Vegas flights, and authorized resolutions for the Hawkeye Village Phase II improvement district. Additionally, they approved Flex PACE buydowns for two businesses and a $108,000 in-kind buydown for Slim Chickens, plus community build grants.

• Approved $191,750 sidewalk improvement contract with Keller Paving (5-0)
• Approved $96,600 seal coat patching contract with Keller Paving (5-0)
• Approved $51,412 traffic count trailer purchase from General Traffic Controls (5-0)
• Declared 825 2nd Ave West a dangerous building, ordered repair/vacate/demolish (5-0)
• Adopted Hawkeye Village Phase II improvement district resolutions, contingent on notice (4-1)
• Authorized $71,850 Alliance Consulting task order for 8th Ave/31st St improvements (5-0)
• Approved Flex PACE buydowns for The Empty Bobbin ($10,000) and Northwest Therapy Services ($25,000) (5-0)
• Approved $108,000 in-kind Flex PACE buydown for Slim Chickens (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review several infrastructure projects, including the 9th Avenue West Improvements Project. The meeting also includes discussions on bond refunding and Hawkeye Village Phase II improvements. Additionally, the board will consider a street closure request for a library event.

• Authorization to bid for 9th Avenue West Improvements Project
• Bid opening for an All-Wheel Drive SUV (Police)
• Hawkeye Village Phase II Improvement resolutions (22-003 and 22-004)
• Refunding of Improvement Bond Series (Resolution 22-010)
• Extension of New Home Permit Fee Waiver

The Williston City Commission approved a resolution authorizing up to $19.5 million in improvement warrants to refund outstanding special assessment bonds, expecting net savings of about $1.08 million. They also awarded an $310,814.40 bid to Nelson Auto for eight 2022 all-wheel-drive police SUVs, approved a joint powers agreement for the regional dispatch center, and extended the new home permit fee waiver until March 13, 2023. The commission approved the consent agenda, including $2,295,234.58 in checks and payroll, and several other items.

• Approved Resolution 22-010 authorizing up to $19.5M in refunding improvement warrants (4-0)
• Awarded bid for eight 2022 AWD police SUVs to Nelson Auto for $310,814.40 (4-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Upper Missouri River Regional Dispatch Center (4-0)
• Extended new home permit fee waiver until March 13, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Election Agreement with Williams County (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,295,234.58 in checks and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Library Easter Egg Hunt on March 31 (unanimous)
• Created Hawkeye Village Phase II Improvement District 22-03 (3-1)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will hold public hearings regarding the Code Estates Subdivision. The agenda includes authorizations to bid on several infrastructure projects, including seal coat patching and sidewalk improvements. The board will also review economic development applications and a dangerous building hearing.

• Public hearing for Code Estates subdivision zone change
• Bids for 2022 seal coat projects and sidewalk improvements
• Dangerous building hearing at 423 4th Avenue West
• Review of short plats for Code and Alpha Trio Subdivisions
• Economic development applications for Flex PACE and Community Build

The commission approved a special assessment district and fourth amendment to the development agreement for the 50-lot Hawkeye Village residential project, with a 35% collateral pledge including a $500,000 letter of credit. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Cymbaluk and Klug dissenting over financial risk and affordability concerns. The commission also approved several other items, including a dangerous building declaration, a dump truck purchase, and multiple subdivision plats.

• Approved Hawkeye Village special assessment district and 4th amendment to development agreement (3-2)
• Declared 423 4th Avenue West a dangerous building, to be repaired, vacated, or demolished (5-0)
• Awarded $145,920 tandem rock bottom end dump truck to Westlie Crossroads Truck Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-002 vacating rights-of-way and lots in Code Estates Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved zone change from R-3 to R-1A for rearranged Lot 1R of Code Estates Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $177,500 task order 21-2 for Borsheim Subdivision improvements (5-0)
• Approved short plat for Code Estates Subdivision rearrangement (5-0)
• Approved short plat for Alpha Trio Subdivision (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission is reviewing a request for a public hearing regarding a zoning change in the Code Estates Subdivision. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance for family childcare homes and several department reports.

• Request for a public hearing on rezoning Lot 1R of Code Estates Subdivision from R-3 to R-1A
• Public hearing for the vacation of part of an alleyway in Sunny Acres Subdivision
• Second reading of Ordinance 1129 regarding Family Childcare Homes
• Review of the 2022–2027 Fire Department Strategic Plan
• Authorization to bid for airport snow removal equipment

The Williston City Commission approved a resolution to vacate a portion of an alley in the Sunny Acres Subdivision, adopted an ordinance to align family childcare home rules with state definitions, and formally adopted the Williston Fire Department's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. The commission also approved several contracts, including a $212,800 task order for landfill engineering services and a $36,933.29 professional services agreement for airport snow removal equipment procurement. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 22-001 to vacate south 852.35' of alleyway in Block 2, Sunny Acres Subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1129, amending zoning to allow family childcare homes for up to 7 children plus 2 school-age children (5-0)
• Adopted Williston Fire Department 2022-2027 Strategic Plan (5-0)
• Approved Burns & McDonnell Task Order #16 for 2022 landfill engineering services, not to exceed $212,800 (5-0)
• Approved Burns & McDonnell professional services agreement for airport front-end loader procurement, not to exceed $36,933.29 (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for snow removal equipment for the airport (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,709,764.76 in checks and payroll (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved semi-annual review of pledged collateral (unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding family childcare home definitions in the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on street equipment and a bid opening for a landfill wheel loader. Additionally, the board will address special assessments for Head Start and Hawkeye Village.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 1129 regarding family childcare home definitions
• Authorization to bid on a Tandem Rock Bottom End Dump for streets
• Bid opening for a landfill wheel loader
• Head Start special assessments waiver
• Hawkeye Village special assessments

The Williston City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 1129, which would change the definition of Family Childcare Home to match state law, allowing up to seven children plus two school-age children before a special use permit is needed. The commission also accepted a bid for a new wheel loader for the landfill and approved a waiver of special assessments for Head Start. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1129, amending zoning definition for Family Childcare Home (5-0)
• Accepted RDO Equipment bid of $193,000 for a 4.5 cubic yard wheel loader for the landfill (5-0)
• Approved waiver of $16,045.68 in special assessments for Head Start property (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and licenses (unanimous voice vote)