City Commission Meeting - March 24, 2026

The City Commission Meeting of Dickinson, held on March 24, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included the approval of multiple gaming site authorizations for Dickinson Charities and the Dunn County Fair Association, covering locations such as Players Sports Bar & Grill and the All In Event Center. Significant contract awards were approved for infrastructure projects, including the 4th Street East, 5th Street East, and 26th Avenue East improvement project awarded to Northern Improvements Corporation, the 2026 road maintenance mill and overlay project, and the chip seal portion of the road maintenance project. Additionally, a major utility and street improvement project with a low bid of over $9.3 million was approved, contingent on state environmental review. The commission also approved a task order amendment with Highlands Engineering and Surveying PLLC for construction engineering services and authorized a $6 million DWSRF loan for water main replacements in 2026 and 2027. A voluntary special assessment resolution for the 2026 sidewalk program was passed to fund sidewalk, curb, and gutter improvements. The meeting included discussions on zoning amendments, storage container regulations, and mobile food unit licensing, with a motion to table the food truck ordinance for further refinement. Overall, the meeting demonstrated active management of city infrastructure projects, funding allocations, and regulatory updates affecting future procurement and vendor opportunities.