Williston public meetings in 2023

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 26, 2023, covering routine consent items, a public hearing request for a water, sewer, and street improvement district, and an ordinance amendment. The agenda includes approvals for licenses, financial authorities, and a landfill compactor bid authorization, along with reports from commissioners and departments.

• Request for public hearing on Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District 24-02
• Ordinance 1154 – amendments to Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code
• Authorization to bid for compactor (landfill)
• 2024 investment transactions authority and official depositories
• New Home Property Tax Exemption – Resolution 23-030

The Commission approved the renewal of 253 business licenses and 57 alcoholic beverage licenses for 2024. Other key actions included a first reading of municipal ordinance amendments and the approval of a water treatment plant relining project. A proposal to waive new home permit fees was tabled for further review.

• Approved 2024 Alcoholic Beverage license renewals (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Business License renewals (5-0)
• Approved AE2S Task Order #35 for Regional WTP Residuals Pond #3 Relining, not to exceed $90,500 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-030 for New Home Property Tax Exemption (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of Ordinance 1154 amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Municipal Ordinances (5-0)
• Tabled New Home Permit Fee Waiver for further Housing Commission discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts and bills totaling $1,738,128.23 (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review various administrative items including business and contractor licenses. Discussion includes infrastructure projects, airport service agreements, and several proposed resolutions regarding cemetery rates, property tax exemptions, and hazard mitigation.

• 2024 Sidewalk District 24-01 authorization to bid
• Watermain replacement bids for 14' Street West, 9°" Avenue West and Jackson Place
• Resolution 23-029 regarding Cemetery Rate Changes
• Resolution 23-031 regarding Williams County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 23-030 regarding New Home Property Tax Exemption and permit fee waivers

The City Commission approved a base bid for a watermain replacement project and a minimum revenue guarantee for SkyWest Airlines. Other actions included approving a $672,007.93 bad debt write-off and denying a special assessment waiver for Head Start.

• Approved $1,998,494.50 base bid from BEK Consulting for watermain replacement (5-0)
• Approved $1,399,062 minimum revenue guarantee to SkyWest Airlines (5-0)
• Approved $672,007.93 in 2023 bad debt write-offs (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 monthly master service agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for air service development (5-0)
• Approved disbursement of approximately $105,000 Back the Blue Grant for WPD sworn staff bonuses (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Josilyn Bean as Human Resources Director retroactive to Nov 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Denied request for waiver of special assessments and taxes for parcel 01-328-00-62-86-000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-029 to increase cemetery columbarium and memorial plaque rates (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, a public hearing on a tax abatement for a Wildcat Roers Harvest Hills property, and a bid opening for a 2024 transportation project. The commission will also receive reports from departments and consider resolutions related to a street improvement district.

• Public hearing on tax abatement for Wildcat Roers Harvest Hills 1, LLC Property 01-269-00-00-03-045 for tax year 2022
• Bid opening for 2024 Transportation Alternative Project Grant
• Street closure request for Williston Downtowners Holiday Stroll
• Resolution 23-028 for Oaths of Office
• Resolutions 23-020 thru 23-026 for Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District 24-02

The City Commission accepted a bid for a new sidewalk project and adopted resolutions to create Water, Sewer & Street Improvement District 24-02. The board also approved a tax abatement for Wildcat Roers Harvest Hills 1, LLC and tabled a request to waive special assessments for a former Head Start property.

• Approved tax abatement for Wildcat Roers Harvest Hills 1, LLC with a resulting structure value of $4,337,510 (5-0)
• Accepted $271,514.12 bid from Ti-Zak Concrete Inc. for 2024 Transportation Alternative Project sidewalk (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions to create Water, Sewer & Street Improvement District 24-02 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills totaling $1,512,623.99
• Tabled Head Start special assessments waiver request (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a watermain replacement project authorization. A public hearing is scheduled for a tax abatement request on the Craig and Christine Hoglund property. The commission will also discuss several economic development items, including Flex PACE applications and a daycare grant, and consider a lease agreement for a fire engine replacement.

• Authorization to bid for 14th Street West, 9th Avenue West, and West Jackson Place Watermain Replacement Project
• Public hearing on tax abatement for Craig and Christine Hoglund Property (01-056-00-06-33-000) for tax year 2023
• Engine 3 Replacement Lease Agreement – Resolution 23-019
• Flex PACE applications: Palmer Bit, Papa Murphy's Pizza, Scully Design Build, Inc.
• Daycare Grant application: Bright Beginnings

The City Commission approved a 10-year lease for a new fire pumper and several business and daycare grants. A tax abatement request for a local property was denied, and a special assessment waiver for a former Head Start site was tabled.

• Approved 10-year lease of $166,186.26 per year for a Pierce Enforcer Pumper (5-0)
• Denied 2023 tax abatement request for Craig and Christine Hoglund (4-1)
• Approved Flex PACE buydown applications for Palmer Bit (up to $25,000), Papa Murphy's Pizza (up to $45,000), and Scully Design Build, Inc. ($108,000) (5-0)
• Approved $17,050 daycare expansion grant for Bright Beginnings (5-0)
• Tabled Head Start special assessments waiver of $18,000 to gather more information (Unanimous)
• Referred Williston Basin School District #7 property purchase proposal to the Williston Square Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will review a loan application for the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. The meeting also includes progress reports on several dangerous buildings and an agreement regarding city inmate confinement with Williams County.

• ND Department of Environmental Quality loan application (Resolution 22-036)
• Dangerous building progress reports for 423 4" Avenue West, 6624 16" Avenue West, and 518 15* Avenue East
• Confinement of City Inmates Agreement with Williams County
• Renaissance Zone Board and Downtown Design Review Board appointments

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding a hotel liquor license and special assessments for parking lot and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes bid openings for snow removal and updates on dangerous buildings. Additionally, the board will review lease agreements with Williams County.

• Public hearing for Four Points Williston Hotel/Motel beer and liquor license
• Confirmation of special assessments for parking lot and sidewalk improvements
• Bid openings for 2023-2024 and 2024-2024 snow removal
• Progress reports on dangerous buildings at 423 4" Avenue West, 6624 16" Avenue West, and 518 1%t Avenue East
• Review of lease agreements with Williams County for municipal court and police

The Commission awarded snow removal contracts and approved lease agreements with Williams County for the Municipal Court and Police Department. It also authorized several community grants and a Renaissance Zone tax exemption for a new event center. A special election to repeal the pitbull ban failed with 518 yes votes and 552 no votes.

• Awarded 2023-2024 Snow Removal to Stealth Energy for $200,000 (5-0)
• Awarded 2023-2024 Parking Lot Snow Removal to Joe’s Digging at hourly rates (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Court lease with Williams County for $15,529.80 (5-0)
• Approved Police Department lease with Williams County for $105,198.60 per year (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 total grant for Williston Water World, capped at $50,000 per year (5-0)
• Approved Renaissance Zone tax exemption for 202 1st Avenue East (5-0)
• Approved $71,050.97 in lot mowing and code compliance assessments (5-0)
• Tabled agreement for confinement of city inmates for further discussion (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 city budget (Resolution 23-017) and consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals, licenses, and street closures. The meeting also includes reports on dangerous building hearings, a landfill change order, and economic development applications.

• Public hearing on 2024 City of Williston Budget – Resolution 23-017
• Dangerous building hearings at 423 4th Avenue West and 6624 16th Avenue West
• Williston Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase 1 – Change Order #1
• Flex PACE applications: Studio Bronze, Mountain Plains Properties
• Community Grant application: Western Star Foundation

The City Commission approved the 2024 budget with proposed expenditures of $182,644,217 and revenues of $183,952,134. The board also approved several economic development grants and airport expansion services.

• Approved 2024 City Budget Resolution 23-013 (5-0)
• Approved $331,403.81 for Burns & McDonnell for airport de-ice apron expansion services (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 for Cooper Capital façade improvements on Main Street (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 grant for Williston Childcare and Early Education program (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for 2024 Community Enhancement Program grants (Unanimous)
• Approved Flex PACE buydowns for Studio Bronze ($18,500) and Mountain Plains Properties ($73,000) (5-0)
• Approved $12,006.50 change order for Williston Landfill soil testing (5-0)
• Tabled Williams County Election Agreement Amendment (Unanimous)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission is holding a special meeting with a preliminary discussion of the 2024 City of Williston Budget as the only substantive item, followed by adjournment. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Preliminary discussion of the 2024 City of Williston Budget

The City Commission held a preliminary discussion regarding the 2024 budget, which is projected to have a surplus of more than $1.2 million. No formal votes were taken on budget items during this meeting; the budget is scheduled for further discussion the following night.

• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will consider street closures for the Williston High School Homecoming Parade and review the 2023 S&P Global credit rating. The agenda also includes a first reading of ordinances regarding off-road recreational vehicles and dangerous building hearings.

• Authorization to bid for 2025-2024 snow removal (Streets Department)
• Bid opening for De-ice Apron Expansion at the airport
• First reading of Ordinances 1149 and 1150 regarding off-road recreational vehicles
• Dangerous building hearing for 6624 16th Avenue West
• Consultant selection for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan

The Board of City Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of August 18 to September 7, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved accounts, claims, and bills for August 18-September 7, 2023 (Unanimous)

Special Assessment Meeting

The City of Williston is holding a public hearing to address objections to proposed special assessments. The meeting covers improvements related to parking lots, lot mowing, code compliance, and sidewalks.

• Parking Lot Improvement PL-23
• Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments
• Sidewalk Improvements D22-1

The board held a public hearing and approved three sets of special assessments for city improvements and compliance. These assessments cover parking lot maintenance, code compliance mowing, and sidewalk work.

• Approved $265,477.93 for Parking Lot Improvement PL-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,050.97 for Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,910.40 for Sidewalk Improvements D22-1 (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will conduct a first reading for ordinances 1149 and 1150 regarding off-road recreational vehicles. The agenda also includes an NDDOT right-of-way purchase offer for the Highway 2, 26th St & 2nd Avenue West intersection project. Additionally, the commission will review an amendment to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan.

• First reading of Ordinances 1149 and 1150 regarding off-road recreational vehicles
• NDDOT right-of-way purchase offer for Highway 2, 26th St & 2nd Avenue West intersection project
• Amendment to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan
• Dangerous building hearing for 423 4th Avenue West
• Special alcoholic beverage license for Williston Parks & Recreation Foundation Hometown Healing Concert

The Board of City Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from August 8, 2023, and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of August 4-17, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda with changes (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 8 minutes and claims/bills (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will review business licenses and street closure requests for the Chokecherry Festival. The agenda also includes requests for public hearings on the 2024 city budget and organized racetracks in residential zones.

• Request for a public hearing on the 2024 City of Williston Budget
• Request for a public hearing regarding organized racetracks in residential zones
• Street closure request for CVB Chokecherry Festival
• Flex PACE application for Rauch Resources
• C4 Facade Grant for American Legion, Edgar M. Boyd Post 37

The City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from July 25, 2023, and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of July 21 to August 3, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda with date change for item 2B4 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 25 minutes and bills from July 21-August 3 (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review a grant application for the US-2/Williston Square intersection and an authorization to bid for SS4A Grant RFQs. The agenda also includes a dangerous building review for 607 7 Avenue West and cemetery rate adjustments.

• Grant application for US-2/Williston Square intersection (Resolution 23-015)
• Authorization to bid for SS4A Grant Action Plan Project RFQs
• Dangerous building review hearing at 607 7 Avenue West
• Cemetery rate verbiage adjustment (Resolution 23-016)
• Street closure request for Opportunity Foundation 40 Year Celebration

The Board of City Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from July 11, 2023, and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of July 7 to July 20, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved accounts, claims, and bills for July 7-July 20, 2023 (Unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will consider two proposed zoning changes and two ordinances on second reading. The agenda also includes a street closure request for the Main Street Market and an air service agreement review.

• Proposed zone change from M-1 to C-2 at 3120 2" Avenue East
• Proposed zone change from A to C-3 at 1905 14 Street West
• Second reading of Ordinance 1147 (Open Burning) and Ordinance 1148 (Special Event Permits)
• Street closure request for Williston Downtowners Main Street Market
• Air Service Agreement regarding Sun Country Airlines

The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting and auditor claims for the period of June 23 to July 6, 2023. Vice President Bekkedahl announced he is covering mayoral duties while Mayor Howard Klug recovers from an illness.

• Approved consent agenda including June 27 minutes and auditor claims (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission is reviewing requests for public hearings regarding two zoning changes, including one for a new restaurant in the Thomas Subdivision. The agenda also includes ordinances for open burning and special event permits. Additionally, the commission will address airport revenue bond conversions.

• Public hearing request to rezone Lot 7 of Thomas Subdivision from M-1 to C-2 for a restaurant
• Public hearing request to rezone part of Lot 2 of Hagan-Milestone Subdivision from A to C-3
• Ordinance 1147 regarding open burning
• Ordinance 1148 regarding special event permits
• Purchase of a 1/2 ton crew cab pickup for Forestry

The City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of June 9 to June 22, 2023.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including June 13 minutes and bills from June 9-22 (Unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will consider authorization to bid on the 2023 Underground Wire Replacement Project and a street closure request for Summer Nights on Main. The agenda also includes reviewing business licenses, daycare grant applications, and an airport services agreement.

• Authorization to bid for 2023 Underground Wire Replacement Project (Street Lights)
• Street closure request for Williston Downtowners Summer Nights on Main
• Bid opening for a Recycle Center baler
• Flex PACE application for Braaten Plumbing
• Daycare Grant Application for Teensy Toes Daycare

The City Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of May 19 to June 8, 2023.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the consent agenda, including May 23, 2023 minutes and claims/bills for May 19-June 8, 2023 (Unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will conduct public hearings for Drainage Improvement District 23-02 and review subdivision plat applications. The agenda also includes reviewing economic development grant applications and Flex PACE applications. Additionally, the board will consider street closure requests for local events.

• Public hearing for Drainage Improvement District 23-02
• Final and preliminary plat reviews for Bethel and Hagan subdivisions
• Economic development grant applications for XWA 2024 Airshow and WAEDG/WSC Daycare
• Safe Streets for All Grant Award Agreement
• Street closure requests for American Legion Memorial Day Program and MonDak Animal Rescue

The Board of City Commissioners approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the reading of previous meeting minutes and a list of accounts, claims, and bills. The commission also approved additions to the agenda regarding street closures for local events.

• Approved additions to the agenda (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved the meeting agenda with changes (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved the consent agenda for May 23, 2023 (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved reading and approval of minutes from May 9 and May 11, 2023 (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved accounts, claims, and bills for May 5-May 18, 2023 (Unanimous by voice vote)

Special City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will hold a special meeting on May 11, 2023. The agenda is limited to an executive session regarding contract negotiation.

• Executive session for contract negotiation

The Board of City Commissioners met for a special session to discuss contract negotiations. The board voted to enter an executive session and subsequently approved one motion made during that session.

• Approved motion to adjourn into executive session for contract negotiations (5-0)
• Approved Motion #1 made during executive session (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will review several items including bid openings for airport and fire station equipment. The agenda also includes an authorization to bid on a recycle center baler and a library agreement amendment.

• Bid openings for airport snow blower and plow & broom equipment
• Bid openings for apparatus bay floor and front pad at Fire Station 1
• Authorization to bid on a baler for the Recycle Center
• Review of flowline easement for Grayson Mill Williston – Williston Pad
• Joint Powers Agreement Amendment for Williston Community Library

The Board of City Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of previous meeting minutes and accounts, claims, and bills for the period of April 21 to May 4, 2023.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved the consent agenda (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved minutes from Tax Equalization Meeting (April 24, 2023), Regular Meeting (April 25, 2023), and Special Meeting (April 27, 2023)
• Approved accounts, claims, and bills for April 21-May 4, 2023

Special City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on April 27, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session regarding contract negotiation.

• Executive Session — Contract Negotiation

The Board of City Commissioners decided to move forward with internal candidates for the City Administrative position after losing external candidates. The board scheduled a community meet and greet and specific interview times for two candidates.

• Approved continuing with internal candidates for City Administrative position (4-0)
• Scheduled Community Meet and Greet for May 10
• Scheduled interviews for Candidate A (May 11, 9:00 am) and Candidate B (May 11, 10:30 am)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will discuss several development and funding items, including an RFP for Williston Square Housing. The agenda also includes public hearings for a transportation grant and fire station painting. Additionally, the commission will review subdivision platting and various grant applications.

• Authorization to bid on the Williston Square Housing RFP
• Public hearing for the 2023 Transportation Alternative Project Grant
• Ordinance 1145 regarding a petition to repeal specific ordinance sections
• Full plat review for Bethel Subdivision at 1515 24th Avenue West
• Review of community and childcare grant applications

The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the April 11, 2023, meeting and a list of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of April 6 to April 20, 2023.

• Approved changes to the meeting agenda (Unanimous by voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including April 11 minutes and April 6-20 bills (Unanimous by voice vote)

Tax Equalization Meeting

The Local Board of Equalization will review the assessment roll and annual report. The meeting includes a public hearing for audience comments and formal protests regarding residential and commercial recommendations. The board will also process applications for exemptions and various tax credits.

• Presentation of Assessment Roll and Annual Report
• Residential and commercial property recommendations
• Public hearing for audience comments and protests
• Review of exemptions and credit applications
• Processing of Homestead and Veteran’s Credit Applications

The Board reviewed the 2023 Assessment Report and recommendations to maintain current residential and commercial assessment levels. The Board approved staff inspections for several property owners and granted specific assessment adjustments for two parcels.

• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved staff inspections for Floyd Miller, Betty Schroeder, Jim & Phyllis Stokke, John Ekblad, and Jerry Zimmerman (4-0)
• Approved meeting between Don Loomer, Anthony Dudas, and the Assessor's office for inspection of 16E Hangar Lot (4-0)
• Approved removal of mobile home charges for Connie Hval's property as it has no utilities (4-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will review recent accounts, claims, and business licenses. The agenda includes authorizations to bid on airport apron expansion and several infrastructure projects for Fire Station 1. A hearing regarding a dangerous building at 518 1st Avenue East is also scheduled.

• Authorization to bid: Aircraft De-Ice Apron Expansion (XWA)
• Authorization to bid: Station 1 concrete, floor, and foundation work
• Bid opening: One half-ton crew cab pickup for Forestry
• Bid opening: Williston Square QSR sign
• Dangerous building hearing: 518 1st Avenue East

The Commission declared a property at 518 1st Ave East dangerous and dilapidated, setting a completion deadline of October 3, 2023. The board also approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Williams County for the STAR Fund program and rejected two project bids for exceeding budgets.

• Declared 518 1st Ave East a dangerous and dilapidated building (4-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with Williams County for STAR Fund (4-0)
• Rejected bid from Strata for Williston Square QSR Sign (Unanimous)
• Withdrew bid for one Half-Ton Crew Cab Pickup for Forestry (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts and bills (Unanimous)
• Adjourned into executive session for economic development matters (4-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The commission will review cemetery rate changes under Resolution 23-006 and conduct a bid opening for the Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase. The agenda also includes reviews of subdivision plats and a dangerous building hearing.

• Cemetery Rate Changes (Resolution 23-006)
• Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase bid opening
• Short Plat for Bethel Lutheran Nursing
• Short Plat Review for SR Subdivision
• Dangerous Building Hearing at 607 7th Avenue West

The City Commission approved a contract for landfill cell cover work and declared a property at 607 7th Avenue West dangerous. The board also approved cemetery rate increases and two short plat rearrangements for subdivision lots.

• Approved $496,286.97 contract to Selland Construction for Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase 1 (5-0)
• Declared 607 7th Avenue West a dangerous property to be vacated, repaired, or demolished (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-006 for cemetery rate increases effective May 1, 2023, including annual inflation adjustments not to exceed 3% (5-0)
• Approved Alliance Consulting Task Order #23-1 not to exceed $110,750.00 (4-0)
• Approved rearrangement of Lot 27, Williston Square Subdivision for a nursing home facility (5-0)
• Approved SR Subdivision plat with Lots 2 & 3 combined into one lot (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Renaissance Zone Board and Downtown Design Review Board (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills totaling $3,009,133.75 (Unanimous)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning change for several lots in the Original Townsite. The agenda also includes reviewing grant applications for economic development and childcare, as well as authorizations to bid on equipment and fire station improvements.

• Proposed zone change from M-1 to C-3 for lots in the Original Townsite
• Authorization to bid for a 1/2 ton crew cab pickup for Forestry
• Bid opening for 2023 Sidewalk Improvements District D23-1
• Review of Flex PACE, community, and childcare grant applications
• Authorization to bid for painting and flooring at fire stations

The City Commission awarded a sidewalk improvement contract to Hammer-Up Construction and approved multiple business, education, and childcare grants. The board also approved a zone change for a shop condominium project and authorized bids for fire station repairs.

• Approved zone change from M-1 to C-3 for 103-107 Washington Ave (5-0)
• Awarded $146,462.50 sidewalk improvement contract to Hammer-Up Construction (5-0)
• Approved Flex PACE buydowns of $48,000 for Fresh Palate and $65,000 for B&G Roustabout Service, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved up to $200,000 Community Grant for University of Mary 2+2 program (5-0)
• Approved up to $16,500 Childcare Expansion Grant for The Woods Childcare Center (5-0)
• Authorized bids for painting fire stations 2 & 3 and flooring for station 1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts and bills totaling $2,043,441.21 (Unanimous)
• Tabled two economic development matters following executive session

Special City Commission Meeting

The Board of City Commissioners will meet for a special session to conduct an executive session regarding contract negotiations. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding contract negotiation

The Board of City Commissioners met for a special session to discuss contract negotiations in a closed executive session. Upon returning to open session, the commission passed one motion. No further actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for contract negotiations (5-0)
• Approved Motion #1 following executive session (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, claims, and licenses, and authorizing bids for fire station painting and flooring. They will also hold a second reading of Ordinance 1144 on lobbyist services and discuss a proposed zone change for shop condominiums at 107 Washington Avenue, with a public hearing scheduled for March 14. The agenda includes reports from departments and an executive session on economic development.

• Proposed zone change from M-1 Light Industrial to C-3 Restricted Commercial at 107 Washington Avenue
• Ordinance 1144 – Lobbyist Services (Second Reading)
• Authorization to bid: Painting at Fire Stations 2 and 3, Flooring at Fire Station 1
• Dangerous building at 1119 4th Street West
• Landfill engineering services – Burns & McDonnell Task Order 18; I&C services – AE2S Task Order 33

The City Commission passed an ordinance allowing the city to hire lobbyist services for legislative sessions. The board also approved engineering task orders for landfill and I&C services and declared a property on 4th Street West dangerous.

• Approved Ordinance 1144 to allow hiring of lobbyist services (5-0)
• Declared 1119 4th Street West a dangerous property to be vacated, repaired, or demolished (5-0)
• Approved Burns & McDonnell Task Order 18 for landfill engineering services not to exceed $145,900 (5-0)
• Approved AE2S Task Order 33 for Miscellaneous I&C Services not to exceed $85,000 (5-0)
• Tabled authorization to bid for flooring at Fire Station 1 (Unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills totaling $4,097,830.95 (Unanimous voice vote)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider resolutions regarding the Williston Energy Center Project and the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The agenda also includes authorization to bid on sidewalk improvements and landfill cover projects.

• Resolution 23-005: Support of Williston Energy Center Project
• Authorization to bid on Sidewalk Improvement District 23-01
• Ordinance 1144: Lobbyist Services (First Reading)
• Resolution 23-003: Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Bid openings for auctioneer, wrecker, and SUV procurement

The City Commission approved several procurement contracts for the police, fire, and airport departments. The board also passed a resolution of support for the Williston Energy Center Project and approved a neighborhood revitalization program.

• Approved Stevens Auctioneering Service for auctioneer services at an 8% fee (5-0)
• Approved use of wrecker rotation log for police services (5-0)
• Approved $44,140 purchase of 4WD SUV from Red Rock Ford for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1144 regarding lobbyist services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-005 supporting the Williston Energy Center Project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-003 for Gate City Bank Neighborhood Revitalization Program (4-0)
• Approved Renaissance Zone project Wil32 at 12 1st Avenue West (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 total for 24 Community Enhancement grants (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The Williston City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding liquor license holder payments. The agenda also includes a purchase agreement for Taco Bell and authorizations to bid on various police and engineering services.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1143 amending liquor license holder payments
• Purchase Agreement — Taco Bell
• Authorization to bid for auctioneer and wrecker services (Police)
• Bid opening for four new steel compactor wheels (Landfill)
• Short plat rearrangement for Bar Nothing Estates

The City Commission approved a purchase agreement for a Taco Bell lot and awarded a $66,200 contract for landfill compactor wheels. The board also passed an amendment regarding liquor license payments and formed a committee to review residential access policies.

• Approved purchase agreement for Taco Bell lot (Unanimous)
• Awarded $66,200 contract for four steel compactor wheels to Terra Compactor Wheels (5-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1143 amending liquor license holder payments (5-0)
• Approved Semi-Annual Review of Pledged Collateral (5-0)
• Approved formation of committee to review access for large lot residential districts (Unanimous)
• Approved short plat for rearrangement of Lot 3 and North 1/2 of Lot 4, Bar Nothing Estates (5-0)
• Authorized application for Aero Spraying Service for mosquito control (5-0)

Regular City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding liquor license payments and hotel/motel provisions. The agenda also includes bids for various snow removal equipment and a fire department SUV. Additionally, the commission will review an intersection improvement change order.

• Ordinance 1142: Amending alcoholic beverage license provisions for hotels and motels
• Ordinance 1143: Amending required payments for liquor license holders
• Bids for plow truck, snowblower, tractor, and fire department SUV
• Change Order 1 for 9th Avenue and 26th Street intersection improvements
• Epping Fire Protection District Automatic Aid Agreement

The City Commission approved amendments to alcoholic beverage license provisions for hotels and motels and updated payment requirements for liquor license holders. The board also authorized a mutual aid agreement with the Epping Fire Department and approved a $39,280.25 change order for intersection improvements.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1142 regarding hotel/motel alcoholic beverage licenses (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1143 requiring full payment of fees for liquor licenses (5-0)
• Approved Code of Conduct for Future CDBG Grants (5-0)
• Approved $39,280.25 change order for 9th Avenue & 26th Street intersection improvements (5-0)
• Recommended approval of automatic-aid agreement with Epping Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills totaling $2,180,189.64 (Unanimous)
• Authorized bids for plow trucks, snowblowers, a tractor, and a fire department SUV (Unanimous)