Williston public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 23, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to consider HUD-code home exemption from notice process
The City Commission will consider a request to set a public hearing for January 14, 2025 on Ordinance 1159, which would exempt HUD-code manufactured homes from the notice-of-intent process in several residential districts. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts, business licenses, and investment authorities. Bid openings are scheduled for a motor grader and police SUVs.
- Request for public hearing on Ordinance 1159 to exempt Crossmod homes built to HUD code from notice-of-intent process in R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts
- Bid opening for one AWD motor grader (Streets)
- Bid opening for four all-wheel drive SUV police package vehicles (Police)
- 2025 Investment Transactions Authority and designation of official depositories
- New Home Permit Fee Waiver and Property Tax Exemption Extension (Resolution 24-009)
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✓ Decided: Williston City Commission approves equipment bids and housing incentives
The City Commission awarded contracts for a new motor grader and four police SUVs. The board also extended permit fee waivers and property tax exemptions for new residential construction through 2025.
- Awarded AWD Motor Grader bid to Tractor & Equipment for $368,244.96 (5-0)
- Awarded four 2025 AWD Police Package SUVs bid to Nelson Auto Center for $187,552.00 (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Legislative Counsel Service Agreement with GA Group for $35,000 plus expenses (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Alcoholic Beverage License renewals contingent on inspections (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Business License renewals contingent on inspections (5-0)
- Approved waiving permit fees for New Single Family and Twin Home Building Permits until Dec 31, 2025 (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 24-009 to extend property tax exemptions for certain new residential properties (5-0)
- Appointed Taunia Livingston to the Housing Commission for a term expiring Feb 28, 2028 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Siemieniewski, to approve waiving permit fees for New Single Family and Twin Home Building Permits until December 31st, 2025
8 yea · 2 nay
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk nay · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Dec 10, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston commission to approve opioid settlement spend plan
The Williston City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes an opioid settlement spend plan, business licenses, and 2025 meeting dates. Other items include a bad debt write-off, a parking lot management agreement, and a SkyWest air service agreement.
- Opioid Settlement Spend Plan
- 2024 Bad Debt Write-Off
- Parking Lot Management Agreement (Airport)
- SkyWest Air Service Agreement
- Authorization to advertise for bids: 4WD Crew Cab Pickup (Fire)
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves $2.7M revenue guarantee for SkyWest Airlines
The City Commission approved a minimum revenue guarantee for SkyWest Airlines to maintain Delta Air Lines service in 2025. The board also accepted over $1.5 million in bad debt write-offs and approved two engineering task orders for water infrastructure.
- Approved $2.7 million minimum revenue guarantee to SkyWest Airlines (5-0)
- Accepted 2024 Bad Debt Write-Offs totaling $1,550,727.20 (5-0)
- Approved AE2S Task Order 3 for AWIA Recertification, not to exceed $17,500 (5-0)
- Approved AE2S Task Order 4 for WTP Lime Sludge Ponds Assessment, not to exceed $20,000 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills totaling $2,721,168.24 (Voice Vote)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to accept the Bad Debt Write-Off as presented by the Finance Director
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig, to approve Task Order 3 in the amount not to exceed $17,500 as well as Task Order 4 in the amount not to exceed $20,000 as presented by Ken
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug December yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug December yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl, to approve the Minimum revenue guarantee to SkyWest Airlines for $2.7 million as presented by Anthony
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Tue Nov 26, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
City Commission considers bids for refuse trucks and police SUVs
The Williston City Commission will consider authorizing bids for sanitation and police vehicles, approve business licenses and a street closure for the Williston Downtowners Holiday Stroll, and discuss Flex PACE and community grant applications. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or ordinances scheduled.
- Authorization to advertise for bids: Automated Front Load Refuse Truck (Sanitation)
- Authorization to advertise for bids: Automated Side Load Refuse Truck (Sanitation)
- Authorization to advertise for bids: Four (4) 2025 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) SUV-Police Package (Police)
- Williston Downtowners Holiday Stroll – Street Closure Request
- Flex PACE Applications: Head Rush Salon, Evolution Hydrotesting, Basin Safety Consulting, Western Pump and Waterworks, Gnome Kotes
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves multiple Flex PACE and community grant applications
The City Commission approved five Flex PACE building and equipment buydown requests and one community grant for data center consulting. The board also approved a consent agenda including over $2.3 million in payroll and vouchers.
- Approved Flex PACE buydown for Head Rush Salon at 115 2nd Ave West (up to $73,000) (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE buydown for Evolution Hydrotesting at 5210 Saddle Ridge Circle (up to $63,000) (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE buydown for Basin Safety Consulting at 202 48th Ave SW (up to $83,000) (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE buydown for Western Pump and Waterworks at 14082 49th St NW (up to $58,000) (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE equipment buydown for Gnome Kotes at 4515 West Front Street (up to $20,000) (5-0)
- Approved $18,000 community grant to Williston Economic Development for data center consulting (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $2,302,633.95 in total payroll and vouchers (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for bids for two refuse trucks and four police SUVs (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Siemieniewski, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve all the Flex Pace applications as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Siemieniewski, seconded by Bervig to approve the Community Grant application as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to hold public hearings on zoning and liquor license changes
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning ordinance amendment and a proposed zone change, and will consider a second reading of a liquor license ordinance creating an event center license. The agenda also includes routine consent items, bid openings, and reports from departments, including a resolution supporting redevelopment of the Northstar Center Subdivision.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 1158 — amendment to Section 6.A Nonconforming Lots of Record
- Public hearing on proposed zone change, vacation of right-of-way, and short plat review
- Second reading of Ordinance 1156 — creating Event Center License for municipal liquor license
- Resolution 24-008 — support for redevelopment of Northstar Center Subdivision
- Data Center Development MOU with Critical Data House, LLC
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves support and planning for new data center project
The City Commission approved a resolution of support and a memorandum of understanding for a data center development by Critical Data House, LLC in the Northstar subdivision. The board also authorized a $138,503.08 task order for SRF Consulting to handle development reviews, with a proposed 20/80 cost split between the city and developer.
- Approved Resolution 24-008 supporting Northstar Center Subdivision redevelopment (4-0)
- Approved $138,503.08 SRF Consulting task order for data center development review (4-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Critical Data House, LLC (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1158 amending nonconforming lots of record (4-0)
- Approved subdivision plat and C-2 zoning for 401 2nd Street West (4-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 1156 creating Event Center License (4-0)
- Approved short plat for Granite Peak Development to donate 12.28 acres for a school site (4-0)
- Approved 2025 Community Enhancement Grant funds up to $50,000 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve Ordinance 1158, amending section 6.A Nonconforming Lots of Record
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the subdivision plat and vacation of right-of-way for the 2nd Street West Subdivision located in Section 23, Township 154 North Row 101 West…
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the second reading of Ordinance Number 1156 in its form as presented
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve Resolution 24-008 as presented by Mr. Juma
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve SRF task order as presented and direct the City Engineer to execute the required documents necessary for SRF to complete the tasks outlined in…
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug November yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug November yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the Sand Creek Town Centre Subdivision, a rearrangement of Block 4, Section 22 Township 154 North, Row 101 West as presented from Kent along…
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve as presented
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the Data Center Development- Critical Data House MOU as presented as what is in our packet
8 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Tue Oct 22, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
City Commission to approve claims, licenses, and mobile food truck fee changes
The City Commission will review and approve claims, business licenses, and street closure requests. The body will also discuss a mobile food truck licensing fee change and hear the first reading of an ordinance creating an event center liquor license.
- Approval of accounts, claims, and bills
- Street closure requests for Spooky Speedway and Trail of Treats
- Mobile Food Truck Licensing Fee Change (Resolution 24-007)
- Ordinance 1156: Amendment to Municipal Liquor License Ordinance
- Pavement Maintenance Project Budget Adjustment
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Bekkedahl to adopt the proposed Ordinance Number 1156 which amends Section 3-1, Section 3-36 and Section 37 (b) (23), of Article III, Chapter 3 of the Code of Municipal…
4 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve Resolution 24-007
4 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to approve the two Flex PACE applications as presented
4 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve moving the airport pavement maintenance project from the 2024 budget to the 2025 budget year
4 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston Commission to hold hearings on special assessments and zone change
The Williston City Commission will meet on October 8, 2024, to consider several public hearings, including special assessments for drainage and sidewalk improvements, and a zone change from heavy industrial to rural residential. The agenda also includes resolutions, bid openings, and a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
- Public hearing on special assessments for Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-2 and Sidewalk Improvements D23-1
- Public hearing on zone change from M-2: Heavy Industrial to R1-A: Rural Residential with a variance request
- Authorization to sell a 2005 Dodge Ram and a 2015 Ford Explorer (Fire Department)
- Resolution regarding Trenton Water (Resolution 24-006)
- Right-of-Way Easement for 6th Avenue West (Resolution 24-005)
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves residential rezoning and various infrastructure projects
The City Commission approved rezoning three properties on Riverside Drive from heavy industrial to rural residential. The board also authorized several engineering task orders for road and drainage design and approved special assessments for lot mowing and street improvements.
- Approved rezoning 703, 707, and 721 Riverside Drive from M-2 Heavy Industrial to R1-A Rural Residential (5-0)
- Approved special assessments for Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-2 and Sidewalk Improvement District 23-01 (5-0)
- Approved 2024 Lot Mowing and Code Compliance assessments totaling $81,738.02 (5-0)
- Approved Alliance Consulting Task Orders 24-3, 24-4, 24-5, and 24-6 (5-0)
- Approved AE2S Task Order No. 01 for Chinaman Coulee Box Culvert Design (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-005 for a right-of-way easement on 6th Avenue West (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 24-006 regarding Trenton Water (5-0)
- Approved aerial pesticide management and hold harmless agreements for 2026-2027 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the assessments for Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-2, and the Sidewalk Improvement District 23-01 as presented
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Siemieniewski, seconded by Cymbaluk, to approve the lot mowing and code compliance assessments as presented
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the zone change from M-2: Heavy Industrial to R-1 A: rural Residential for the properties located at 721 Riverside Dr, 707 Riverside Drive and…
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve Alliance Consulting Task Orders; 24-3, 24-4,24-5 and 24-6 as presented by Mr. Juma
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve AE2S Task Order No. 01 and direct the City Engineer to execute the document as presented
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the resolution 24-005 as presented
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve application as presented
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve as presented by Anthony
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to adjourn into executive session
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve Resolution 24-006 as presented by Jordon
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Tue Sep 24, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission to hold public hearing on 2025 Budget
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget (Resolution 24-004). The body will also consider a liquor license transfer and review several subdivision plats.
- Public hearing for City of Williston 2025 Budget (Resolution 24-004)
- Public hearing for Don Pedro's Restaurant On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer
- Final Plat Review for Idle Acres Subdivision (Grayson Mills Energy, LLC)
- Final Plat Review for Williston Square Rearrangement #7 Subdivision (Black Diamond Solutions, LLC)
- Request for public hearing on zone change from M-2 to R1-A for 703, 707, and 721 Riverside Drive
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to adjourn into executive session
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to approve the transfer of Don Pedro’s Restaurant Beer & Liquor On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License to Badwan Brothers Enterprise, LLC
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Klug the approval of Resolution 24-004 which is the City of Williston’s 2025 Annual Budget as presented to the commission
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to approve the final plat for the “Idle Acres subdivision situated in the SE1/4 SW1/4 and the SW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 34, T155N, R101W as presented
4 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the final plat for the Williston Square Rearrangement #7 subdivision, a rearrangement of Lot 12 and Lot 15, Section 11, T154N, R101W- Black…
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Public hearing on Don Pedro’s restaurant alcohol license transfer
The City Commission will consider a request for a public hearing on the transfer of Don Pedro’s on‑sale alcoholic beverage license. A separate hearing will address The Range, ND LLC’s specialty recreation beer and liquor license transfer. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, bid openings for snow removal, and reports from commissioners and departments.
- Public hearing request for Don Pedro’s restaurant alcohol license transfer
- Public hearing on The Range, ND LLC specialty recreation beer & liquor license transfer
- Bid openings for 2024‑2025 street and parking lot snow removal contracts
- Consent agenda items: minutes, accounts, business licenses, street closure request
- Appointments to the Renaissance Zone Board and Downtown Design Review Board
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve as presented
4 yea · 1 nay
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · September nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 10, 2024
Special Assessments Meeting
City will hold public hearing on two special assessment projects
The Williston Special Assessments Board will conduct a public hearing to consider objections to two improvement districts. The agenda lists the Appletop Drainage Street Improvement (D23-02) and a Sidewalk Improvements project (D23-1). No other decisions or proposals are noted.
- Special Assessment: Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-02
- Special Assessment: Sidewalk Improvements D23-1
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✓ Decided: Williston board approves three special assessment districts
The Special Assessment Board held a public hearing and unanimously approved three special assessment districts: Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-02, Sidewalk Improvements D23-1, and Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments LM 24. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote with all three board members present.
- Approved Appletop Drainage Street Improvement D23-02 (unanimous)
- Approved Sidewalk Improvements D23-1 (unanimous)
- Approved Lot Mowing & Code Compliance Assessments LM 24 (unanimous)
Tue Aug 27, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston Commission to hold public hearings on rezone and street vacation
The Williston City Commission is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, claims, and licenses, and to hold public hearings on a property rezone and a street right-of-way vacation. The commission will also receive reports from commissioners and departments, and may discuss a purchase agreement for Black Diamond Housing.
- Public hearing: Rezone Lot 15, Williston Square Subdivision from R-2 to R-1
- Public hearing: Proposed vacation of street right-of-way for Freedom Church
- Purchase agreement for Black Diamond Housing
- Request for public hearing on 2025 City budget at September 24 meeting
- Williston High School Homecoming Parade street closure request
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves residential subdivision and rezoning in Williston Square
The City Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat for the Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #7 and rezoned Lot 15 of that area to R-1 Single Family Residential. The board also approved the Idle Acres Subdivision plat and a right-of-way vacation for Freedom Church.
- Approved rezoning Lot 15, Williston Square Subdivision from R-2 to R-1 Single Family Residential (5-0)
- Approved vacation of right-of-way for Freedom Church contingent on a storm water pipe easement (4-0)
- Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #7 (5-0)
- Approved preliminary subdivision plat for Idle Acres Subdivision (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve rezoning property from R-2: Single Family, Twinhome and duplex residential to R:1 Single Family Residential for Lot 15, Williston Square…
10 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk that the City Commission approve the vacation of right of way between lot 6 -10 less the north 28 feet of Lot 6 Volney 2nd Rearrangement and Tract “C” of the…
8 yea · 2 abstain
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski abstain · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski abstain
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the preliminary subdivision plat for the Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #7, a rearrangement of Lot 12 and 15 Williston Square…
10 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the preliminary subdivision plat for the Idle Acres Subdivision, located in the SESW and the SWSE Section 34, T155N R101W, as presented by Kent
8 yea · 2 abstain
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski abstain · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea · Siemieniewski abstain
Tue Aug 13, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission to hold public hearing on 4th Avenue East zone change
The City Commission will consider a zoning change for four lots on 4th Avenue East. The body will also review authorization to bid for 2024-2025 snow removal and the appointment of an Economic Development Executive Director.
- Public hearing: Zone change from R-4 Highrise Multifamily to R-2 Single and Two Family Residential for 308, 314, 322 & 324 4th Avenue East
- Authorization to bid for 2024-2025 Snow Removal (Street Department)
- Appointment of Economic Development Executive Director
- CFAI Accreditation report for the Fire Department
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the zone change from R-4: Highrise-multifamily to R-2: Single Family, Twinhome, and Duplex Residential for four lots located at 308,314, 322 &…
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Siemieniewski, seconded by Bervig to approve the appointment of Anna Nelson to the position of Economic Development Executive Director for the City of Williston effective September 9, 2024
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the settlement agreement and allow Attorney Olson and Honorable Mayor Klug to sign the documents
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Tue Jul 30, 2024
Special City Commission Meeting
Williston to consider rezoning 15.96 acres from park to housing
The Williston City Commission will hold two public hearings to consider amending a planned unit development (PUD) and rezoning 15.96 acres of Parks Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential within Lot 1 of the Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #6. The commission will also review the subdivision plat for the rearrangement of Lots 25 & 26. These actions would allow residential development on the site.
- Public hearing: PUD amendment for 15.96 acres of Parks Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential
- Public hearing: Rezone of 15.96 acres of Parks Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential
- Review of subdivision plat: Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #6 (Lots 25 & 26)
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✓ Decided: Commission approves rezoning and plat for new elementary school site
The Board of City Commissioners approved a PUD amendment, a rezone, and a subdivision plat to allow for a new pre-K through fifth grade elementary school. The project involves transitioning 15.96 acres of Parks Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential zoning in the Williston Square Subdivision.
- Approved PUD Master Plan Amendment for 15.96 acres of Parks Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential (5-0)
- Approved rezone of 15.96 acres from Parks Open Space to R-1 Single Family Residential (5-0)
- Approved subdivision plat for Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #6 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the PUD Master Plan Amendment for 15.96 acres of parks Open Space to R -1: Single Family Residential within Lot 1, Williston Square Subdivision…
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Be rvig to approve the rezone of 15.96 acres from Parks Open Space to R -1: Single Family Residential within Lot 1, Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #6, as…
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk I move that the Commission approve the subdivision plat for the Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #6, a rearrangement of Lots 25 & 26 of the…
10 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Tue Jul 23, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Zone change request for four lots on 4th Avenue East to be heard August 13
The commission will consider a consent agenda item requesting a public hearing for a zone change from R-4 (highrise multifamily) to R-2 (single and two-family residential) for four lots at 308, 314, 322 & 324 4th Avenue East. Other items include street closures for community events, approval of accounts and claims, and reports from departments. The meeting also includes a public hearing on transferring the Eagle Ridge Golf Club liquor license to E & T McCoy Holdings LLC.
- Request for public hearing on zone change for four lots at 308, 314, 322 & 324 4th Avenue East from R-4 to R-2
- Public hearing on transfer of Eagle Ridge Golf Club on-sale alcoholic beverage license to E & T McCoy Holdings LLC
- Street closure requests for National Night Out, Opportunity Foundation Street Dance, and Chokecherry Festival
- Emergency purchases for Police Department: records department partitions and facility access control
- Flex PACE applications from six businesses including ShirtWorx LLC and Bakken Water Management
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✓ Decided: City Commission mandates residential water meter replacements
The City Commission approved a mandate to replace aged residential water meters to comply with EPA lead and copper regulations. The city may disconnect water service for non-compliant accounts after October 2, 2024. Other actions included approving police equipment purchases and airport maintenance contracts.
- Approved mandate for residential water meter replacements to comply with EPA regulations (5-0)
- Approved $19,546.21 from Police Auction Fund for records department partitions (5-0)
- Approved $25,840 from Police Auction Fund for facility access controls (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE buydowns for ShirtWorx ($48k), Creedence Properties ($85k), Meg-A-Latte ($57.5k), Workhorse Welding ($33k), and United Agronomy ($58k) (5-0)
- Approved $2,500 for two years for Williston Area Economic Development Diversification Group (5-0)
- Approved $15,400 childcare grant for Honey Bears (5-0)
- Awarded $397,818 airport pavement maintenance contract to Hi-Lite Airfield Services, contingent on FAA approval (5-0)
- Awarded $90,450 airport CA/CO services contract to Burns & McDonnell, contingent on FAA approval (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to transfer the on – Sale Beer and Liquor Alcoholic Beverage license to E & T McCoy Holdings LLC dba Eagle Ridge Golf Course as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the mandating water meter replacement to comply with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper regulations and ensure accurate…
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve $19,546.21 from the Police Auction Fund to purchase partitions as well as $25,840 to implement access controls at WPD facilities
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the Flex PACE applications as presented by Shawn with the dollar amounts presented by him as well
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the request for up to $2500 as presented by Shawn to the Williston Area Economic Development Diversification Group for two years
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to award Hi-Lite Airfield Services to perform the airport pavement maintenance project for $397,818 contingent on FAA approval
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to award Burns & McDonnell to perform the CA/ CO services for the pavement maintenance project for $90,450, contingent upon FAA approval and grant award…
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Klug yea
Tue Jul 9, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission discusses water policies, street closures, and business licenses
The City Commission will review accounts, claims, and business licenses. The agenda includes a water and sewer service policy update for Hagen Townhomes and several street closure requests.
- Street closure request for Williston Community Library Summer Reading Celebration
- Street closure request for Williston Downtowners Association Main St Market
- Public hearing request for Eagle Ridge Golf Club alcoholic beverage license transfer
- Water & Sewer Service Policy Update for Hagen Townhomes Subdivision
- Award of alternate bid for water main replacement at 14th Street W, 9th Ave W & West Jackson Place
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the appointment of Brittany Foust to the position of Municipal Court Judge, back dated to July 1st, 2024, as presented by Shawn
5 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to award the work identified in the alternate bid schedule of values received from BEK Consulting in the amount of $249,053 and direct the City Engineer…
5 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to accept the Flex PACE applications as presented by Shawn
5 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the community grant application for University of Mary 2+2 program in the amount of $200,000 as presented by Shawn
5 yea
Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Tue Jun 25, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston Commission to review election results, airport deals, landscaping rule
The Williston City Commission is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, a second reading of a landscaping ordinance amendment, and reports from departments. Notable items include an unofficial canvass of the June 11 primary election results, a SkyWest Airlines revenue guarantee agreement, and a proposed short plat for a lot rearrangement in the North Gate Subdivision.
- Ordinance 1151 – Amendment to Ordinance 613, Section 25.R Landscaping (Second Reading)
- Unofficial Canvass of June 11, 2024, Primary Election Results
- SkyWest Airlines Revenue Guarantee Agreement
- Proposed Short Plat for Rearrangement of Lots 15-22, Block 2, North Gate Subdivision – Troika Properties
- Legal Services Agreement
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✓ Decided: Williston City Commission approves $1.3M revenue guarantee for SkyWest Airlines
The City Commission approved a minimum revenue guarantee to maintain Delta Air Lines service through 2024. Other key actions included approving a lot rearrangement for Troika Properties and assigning commissioner portfolios following the June primary election.
- Approved $1,317,952 minimum revenue guarantee to SkyWest Airlines (5-0)
- Approved non-commercial ground lease with American Aerospace Technologies Inc (5-0)
- Approved short plat for rearrangement of Lots 15-22, Block 2, North Gate Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 1151 regarding landscaping amendments (5-0)
- Approved commissioner portfolio assignments (5-0)
- Accepted official June 11, 2024, primary election results (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts, claims, and bills (Voice Vote)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the numbers as presented
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1151: amendment to Section 25.R Landscaping as presented by Miss Elisa
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to approve the portfolio assignments
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the Proposed short plat for a rearrangement of Lots 15-22, Block 2, North Gate Subdivision, NW1/4 SE1/4, Section 1, T154N, R101W -Troika…
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to accept the minimum revenue guarantee to SkyWest Airlines in the amount of $1,317,952 as presented by Anthony
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk for approval of the non-commercial ground lease agreement with American Aerospace Technologies Incorporated as presented
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Siemieniewski yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Tue Jun 11, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission to discuss landscaping ordinance and liquor license transfer
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings regarding a landscaping ordinance amendment and an alcohol license transfer. The meeting also includes the review of recent accounts, claims, and business licenses.
- First reading of Ordinance 1151 regarding landscaping amendments
- Public hearing for First State Bank & Trust Off-Sale Alcoholic Beverage License transfer to Johnny's Tavern
- Review of accounts, claims, and bills from May 23 to June 5, 2024
- Approval of business and contractor licenses
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to adjourn into executive session
4 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk that we move to discontinue the service line due to failed pressure tests and the failure of the infrastructure. The City will contact the Trenton Water Users…
4 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the transfer of First State Bank and Trust Off-Sale alcoholic beverage license to Johnny’s Tavern as presented
4 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug June yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1151- Amendment to Ordinance 613, Section 25.R Landscaping as presented
4 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Tue May 28, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston commission to consider liquor license transfer, street closures, plats
The Williston City Commission meets to handle routine business including consent agenda items, public hearings, and department reports. Key items include a request to transfer an off-sale alcoholic beverage license from First State Bank & Trust to Johnny's Tavern, street closure requests for two downtown events, and three proposed short plats for property rearrangements. The meeting also includes an executive session for litigation consultation.
- Request for public hearing on off-sale alcoholic beverage license transfer from First State Bank & Trust to Johnny's Tavern
- Street closure requests for Williston Basin Kruzers Main Street Block Party and Williston Downtowners Association Crazy Days
- Proposed Ordinance 1151 amending Section 25.R Landscaping of Ordinance 613
- Three proposed short plats: Original Townsite Block 23 Lots 8-11, Boston Pizza Subdivision Lot 1, Kettler Commercial Subdivision Lots 1-4
- Flex PACE applications from ND Malting and Hops, Busy Bees Enterprises, KO Safety Services; Community Grant application from McKenzie County Healthcare Systems
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves three short plats and multiple business funding requests
The City Commission approved three short plat rearrangements for commercial development and three Flex PACE business buydown applications. The board also authorized funding for healthcare equipment and an airport pavement maintenance design contract.
- Approved short plat for rearrangement of Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 in Block 23 (5-0)
- Approved short plat for rearrangement of Lot 1, Block 1, Boston Pizza Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved short plat for rearrangement of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Kettler Commercial Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE funding for ND Malting and Hops Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE buydown not to exceed $65,000 for Busy Bees Enterprises (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE buydown not to exceed $63,000 for KO Safety Services (5-0)
- Approved $50,000 per year for two years to McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (5-0)
- Approved Burns & McDonnell task order for airport pavement maintenance design up to $91,775 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the short plat for a rearrangement of Lots 8,9,10 & 11, into two parcels, excepting 1162 SF Highway Right-of Way in Block 23 of the Original Townsite…
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to approve of the short plat for rearrangement of Lot 1, Block 1, Boston Pizza Subdivision as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the short plat for a rearrangement of Lots 1,2,3 and 4 of the Kettler Commercial Subdivision along with all of the recommendations and…
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve Busy Bees Flex PACE application as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the request for the buydown as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the $50,000 a year for two years to McKenzie County Healthcare as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to accept the Burns & McDonnell task order to design the airfield pavement maintenance project in the amount, hourly not to exceed, $91,775
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to adjourn into executive session
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Tue May 14, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Public hearing for Roosevelt Hotel alcoholic beverage license
The Williston City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding an alcohol license for the Merlin Hotel Group's Roosevelt Hotel. The agenda also includes engineering agreements for a traffic signal at Highway 2 and 48th Ave West. Additionally, the commission will review bids for street light wire replacement.
- Public hearing for Merlin Hotel Group (Roosevelt Hotel) alcohol license
- NDDOT Preliminary Engineering Agreement for traffic signal at Highway 2 & 48th Ave West
- Bids for the 2024 Underground Wire Replacement Project (Street Lights)
- Hillside Cemetery Improvements
- Renaissance Zone application for Pizza Ranch
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the On-Sale Beer and on-Sale Liquor Alcoholic Beverage License for Merlin Hotel Group 1001 LLC dba as the Roosevelt Hotel as presented
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to award the 2024 Underground Wire Replacement Project, General Conditions and Area I, to On Point Electrical Services, LLC of Williston, ND in the amount of…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to award master service agreements to Advanced Engineering, alliance consulting, Burns and McDonnell, Civil Science, SRF Consulting Group and Stantech, and…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to approve the AE2S Task Order #39, Williston Water Resource Recovery Facility Server upgrades in the not to exceed amount of $109,000 as presented by Kenny
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve Alliance consulting’s task order 24- 2 in the amount of $333,260 as presented by Mr. Juma
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik that the City Commission approves the Renaissance Zone Board’s recommendation of project WIL34, at 3705 2nd Avenue West, known as the Pizza Ranch, as presented
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Tue Apr 23, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission reviews hotel licensing and pavement maintenance bids
The commission will review business licenses and economic development applications for several local businesses. Agenda items also include authorization to bid on a pavement maintenance project and discussions regarding engineering grants.
- Public hearing request for Roosevelt Hotel alcoholic beverage license
- Authorization to bid on Pavement Maintenance Project (XWA)
- Bid opening for 2024 Concrete / Asphalt Crushing (Landfill)
- Flex PACE applications for The Hair Hut, ND Hestia LLC, and Western Veterinary Clinic
- Safety Action Plan for the Safe Streets for All Grant
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to award of the 2024 Concrete/Asphalt Crushing to Sundre Sand & Gravel INC, of Minot in the amount of $14.48/ton, but not to exceed $100,000
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve the 2024-2029 North Dakota Firefighters Association memorandum of understanding
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk the Flex PACE applications be approved as presented to the Williston City Commission
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the Community Grant as presented
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to approve the C4 Façade Grant Application
5 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Thu Apr 11, 2024
Tax Equalization Meeting
2024 property assessments show increases in residential and commercial values
The Assessor's Office presented the 2024 Property Assessment Report detailing market value trends for Williston. The report covers sales analysis, valuation changes, and recommendations for tax equalization based on 2023 market data.
- Residential True and Full Value increased to $1,709,473,430
- Commercial True and Full Value increased to $1,714,598,640
- New construction added $11,241,620 to residential valuations
- Average 2023 residential sale price was $299,335
- Total privileged exemptions for 2024 totaled $250,263,190
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to leave it as presented
4 yea · 1 nay
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bervig yea · Klug nay
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to leave the valuation as is
8 yea · 2 nay
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bervig yea · Klug nay · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bervig yea · Klug nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 9, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Public hearing for 701 Chophouse alcoholic beverage license
The Williston City Commission will consider street closure requests for several local events and review business licenses. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a new restaurant's liquor license and bid openings for watermain replacement.
- Public hearing for 701 Chophouse alcoholic beverage license
- Bid opening for East Broadway Watermain Replacement
- Street closure requests for American Legion Memorial Day, Deja Brew, and CVB Band Day
- Authorization to bid on the sale of a Fire Department support trailer
- Non-commercial ground lease for Aero Spraying Services
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the Restaurant On-Sale Beer and Liquor Alcoholic Beverage License as presented
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to accept the base and alternate bids received from Spearfish Excavating and award them a contract for the E Broadway Watermain Replacement Project P338 in…
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to approve the non-commercial ground lease agreement with Aero Spraying Service, LLC
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to adjourn into executive session
5 yea
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Klug yea
Tue Mar 26, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to consider new alcohol licenses, landfill bids, wire project
The Williston City Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, claims, and licenses. They will hold public hearings on new alcohol licenses for two restaurants, open bids for landfill work, and consider authorizing bids for an underground wire replacement project. The agenda is largely procedural with several concrete action items.
- Public hearing: El Mercadito LLC new off-sale beer license
- Public hearing: Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant new restaurant alcoholic beverage license
- Bid opening: Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase B
- Bid opening: Concrete/Asphalt Crushing (Landfill)
- Authorization to bid: 2024 Underground Wire Replacement Project (Public Works)
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✓ Decided: Williston City Commission approves neighborhood revitalization loans
The City Commission approved a low-interest loan program for home repairs and granted two new alcoholic beverage licenses. Additionally, the board authorized a consulting contract for the airport and ordered the rebidding of two landfill projects.
- Approved Resolution 24-002 for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (5-0)
- Approved new off-sale beer license for El Mercadito LLC (5-0)
- Approved new restaurant alcoholic beverage license for Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant (5-0)
- Approved Burns & McDonnell Task Order for airport consulting, not to exceed $35,000 (5-0)
- Approved rebidding of Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase B and Concrete/Asphalt Crushing projects (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including accounts and bills totaling $1,973,926.55 (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the new off-sale beer license as presented
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to approve the new Restaurant on-sale Berr Alcoholic Beverage License for Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to rebid the two Public Works items
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve Resolution 24-002 retroactive to March 18, 2024, as presented by Mark
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Bervig to approve the Burns & McDonnell Task Order in the amount hourly, not to exceed $35,000
10 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Tue Mar 12, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission reviews zoning changes and new liquor licenses
The commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for B & G Roustabout Service, LLC and an alcohol license transfer. The agenda also includes requests for future hearings on new liquor licenses and updates on street maintenance projects.
- Proposed zone change to M-1 for B & G Roustabout Service, LLC
- Public hearing requests for El Mercadito LLC and Los Cabos Family Mexican Restaurant licenses
- Bid openings for 2024 Seal Coat and Street Striping projects
- Flex PACE applications for ASK Transportation and Chamley Pipe & Salvage
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the transfer of Cattails on sale Beer and Alcoholic Beverage license to LEL Enterprises Cattails, as well as subject to all liens, judgements…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl, to approve the zone change from R-1A: Rural Residential to M-I: Light Industrial, located at Lot 6, Block 1 of the Sunset Subdivision subject to the…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to accept the bid received from Asphalt Surface technologies Corporation (Astech) and award them a contract for the 2024 Seal Coat Project P336a in the…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to accept the bid from Traffic Safety Services and award them a contract for the 2024 Striping Project P336b in the amount of $99,814 as presented
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig that we accept the Williston Basin Career and Technical Education Memorandum of Understanding as presented by Chief Clark
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the Flex PACE applications as presented by Shawn
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the Community Growth Applications as presented by Shawn
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve Taylor Grundstad as STAR Fund Board Chairman and to approve Sheila Goehring as the newest member of the STAR Fund Board as presented by Shawn Wenko
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Tue Feb 27, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to consider zone change, water projects, and ordinances
The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing consent agenda items including a proposed zone change, watermain replacement projects, and ordinance amendments. Public hearings and bid openings are scheduled, along with reports from departments and commissioners.
- Zone change from R-1A to M-1 at Lot 6, Block 1, Sunset Subdivision (B&G Roustabout Service)
- 9th Avenue, 14th Street & West Jackson Place Watermain Replacement – State Water Commission cost share
- East Broadway Watermain Replacement – authorization to bid
- Ordinance 1152 – off-street parking amendment (second reading)
- Ordinance 1153 – nonconforming uses amendment (second reading)
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves $365,642 air service agreement with Sun Country Airlines
The City Commission approved a seasonal flight agreement to Las Vegas and adopted a new 2024 Procurement Policy. The board also declared a property at 1402 Main Street dangerous and approved several business and community grants.
- Approved air service agreement with Sun Country Airlines for $365,642 (5-0)
- Adopted the 2024 Procurement Policy (5-0)
- Declared 1402 Main Street a dangerous property and ordered garage doors be boarded up (5-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 1152 regarding off-street parking (5-0)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 1153 regarding nonconforming uses (5-0)
- Approved $85,000 not-to-exceed contract for AE2S Instrument & Control Services (5-0)
- Approved Flex PACE application for Midas Welding & Fabrication for equipment and operations (5-0)
- Approved $8,400 grant request for Centre Inc. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1152 as presented by Kent
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve Ordinance 1153 second reading as presented
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig that the city adopt the 2024 Procurement Policy as presented by Hercules
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig pursuant to the evidence presented by Taylor that we declare the property at 1402 Main Street as a dangerous property and direct Mark and his staff at the…
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Bervig to approve Task Order 37, Miscellaneous I & C Services, in the not to exceed amount of $85,000 as presented
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve the Flex Pace application for Midas Welding & Fabrication as presented
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the request as presented by Shawn to allow the $8,400 as presented
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the air service agreement with Sun Country Airlines for $365,642 as presented by Anthony
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to adjourn into executive session
10 yea
Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Klug yea
Tue Feb 13, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission discusses street projects and ordinance amendments
The City Commission will review several engineering bids, including seal coating and street striping. The meeting includes first readings for ordinances regarding nonconforming uses and off-street parking.
- Authorization to bid for 2024 Seal Coating Project
- Authorization to bid for 2024 Street Striping Project
- Authorization to bid for Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase 1B
- Ordinance 1153: Amendment to Ordinance 613 regarding nonconforming uses (First Reading)
- Ordinance 1152: Amendment to Section 25.H regarding off-street parking (First Reading)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1155 as presented by Taylor
3 yea · 1 nay
Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Bervig yea · Klug nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 23, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission discusses ordinance amendments and landfill services
The City Commission will review various administrative items including business and contractor licenses. The agenda includes requests for public hearings regarding proposed amendments to Ordinance 613 and a first reading of Ordinance 1155.
- Public hearing request for Ordinance Amendment 1153 (Section 6 Nonconformities)
- Public hearing request for Ordinance Amendment 1152 (Section 25H Off-Street Parking)
- First reading of Ordinance 1155 regarding Domestic Fowl
- Landfill Engineering Services - Burns & McDonnell Task Order 19
- Landfill Cells 1-4 Final Cover Phase 2 - Alliance Task Order 24-1
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Piesik to move for acceptance of the first reading of Ordinance 1155 as presented to the commission
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bekkedahl, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve the Semi- Annual Review of Pledged Collateral as present by the Finance Director
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Cymbaluk to approve the Burns & Mac Task Order Authorization #19 pursuant to the terms of the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services regarding the 2024…
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve Alliance Consulting Task Order #24-1, not to exceed amount of $119,980 as presented by Kenny
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to add another $20,000 to make it a full $70,000 from the STAR fund for the Community Enhancement Program
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bekkedahl to approve the 2024 Community Enhancement list as present by Shawn
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Piesik to approve the joint powers agreement with Williams County for cost-sharing for SkyWest dba Delta Airlines as presented by Anthony
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the joint powers agreement with McKenzie County for cost-sharing for SkyWest dba Delta Air Lines with attorney approval from both entities agreeing…
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to approve the authorization application for Aero Spraying Service as presented by Anthony
5 yea
Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Piesik yea · Klug yea
Tue Jan 9, 2024
Regular City Commission Meeting
Williston City Commission discusses water district hearing and police camera project
The City Commission will hold a protest hearing regarding Water, Sewer, and Street Improvement District 24-02. The meeting includes discussions on a mobile/body worn camera project for the police department and updates on regional water treatment plant improvements.
- Protest Hearing: Water, Sewer, and Street Improvement District 24-02 (Resolution 24-001)
- Bid Opening: 2024 Sidewalk District 24-01
- Ordinance 1154: Amendments to Chapter 12 of the Code of Municipal Ordinances
- Police Department Emergency Purchase: Mobile/Body Worn Camera Project
- Public Works Task Order 36: Regional Williston WTP Sludge Pump Improvements Project
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Piesik to deny the Resolution needed to create this Water, Sewer and Street Improvement District 24-02 as presented with attachments
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Bervig to reject the bid received from Winn Construction for the 2024 Sidewalk Improvement District and to direct the City Engineer to re-bid the project
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Bervig to adopt the second reading of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Municipal Ordinances for the City of Williston as presented by our City…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Piesik, seconded by Bervig to approve the AE2S Task Order #36, Regional WTP Sludge Plump Improvements in the not to exceed amount of $121,600
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Bervig, seconded by Piesik approving the $128,314.77 (plus $19430 for installation from the police auction fund to acquire the equipment identified for the body cameras
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea
Motion by Cymbaluk, seconded by Bervig to waive permit fees for new Single Family and Twin Home Building Permits until December 31st, 2024, based off the Howard and Deanette conclusions and concerns…
5 yea
Piesik yea · Bervig yea · Cymbaluk yea · Bekkedahl yea · Klug yea