City Commission Meeting - November 18, 2025

The City Commission meeting of Dickinson held on November 18, 2025, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of the 2026 concession liquor license awarded to Bernie's Esquire Club for $6,130, the approval of a guaranteed maximum price contract of $10,843,570 with J Dunn for the Baylor building project, and the authorization of letters of support for grant applications to the North Dakota Department of Water Resources for water main replacement projects with city cost shares of approximately $56,000. Additionally, a task order amendment was approved with Civil Science Infrastructure for storm water modeling and storm sewer plans related to the 2026 road maintenance project. The commission also approved a voluntary special improvement for a water service line replacement at 1513 First Street West, with an estimated cost of $3,149.75 to be financed over 10 years at 3.7% interest. The meeting included a public hearing on a zoning map amendment from low to medium density residential to allow multifamily housing, which passed despite public opposition. The police department's Back the Blue grant distribution plan for $67,543 was approved to provide retention bonuses. Financial reports indicated increased sales tax revenue and detailed oil impact funding restrictions. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, capital improvement projects, budget allocations, and zoning decisions impacting future development and procurement activities.