City Commission Meeting - November 4, 2025

The City Commission of Dickinson held a meeting on November 4, 2025, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The commission approved an RFP for professional appraisal services awarded to Valbridge Appraisal Services for $14,500 to appraise three city-owned parcels. They also approved amendments to the finance committee bylaws, extending citizen terms to two years for better continuity. A significant capital improvement project was approved through a $5 million solid waste revenue bond loan from the Bank of North Dakota at 2% interest to fund the construction of the Baylor building. Additionally, the commission approved a $2 million loan from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality's State Revolving Fund for water and sewer infrastructure improvements. Job descriptions and paygrade adjustments for engineering and community development positions were also approved. Several ordinances clarifying penalties for code violations and zoning amendments were passed. The meeting concluded with the swearing-in of the Dickinson Youth Commission and a public hearing on an ordinance amendment clarifying the definition of "school" in relation to keeping animals in residential areas.