Bismarck City Commission 2026-10-27

The Bismarck City Commission meeting, held October 27, 2026 (the metadata lists October 28), considered several infrastructure and funding matters. For the Water Treatment Plant Sludge Plant Reroute Project, staff recommended accepting the base bid plus Alternatives 1, 2, and 4, for a total of $709,979—above the $483,000 engineer’s estimate and the $550,000 capital improvement plan allocation. Staff said cash reserves could fund the project. A motion and second to receive bids and award the contract are audible, but the transcript cuts off during the roll call, so the vote outcome cannot be confirmed.

The Commission also approved resolutions creating Street Improvement Districts C-607 for Calgary Avenue and C-608 for Lee Avenue and directing preparation of engineer’s reports; the Calgary resolution passed with one no vote, and the Lee resolution also passed. The projects are being advanced for potential 2027 construction, with some work possibly extending into 2028. Staff described a proposed funding approach for eligible local and collector roads: 80% city funding and 20% special assessments, with major signals or roundabouts paid entirely by the city and additional water or sewer work paid fully by the benefiting property owners. The Commission also upheld a zoning notice and order in the Novak Recreation appeal; no procurement action was identified in that item.