Minot City Council Meeting 7/6/26 at 5:30 p.m.

The City of Minot held a regular City Council meeting on July 6, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a budget amendment to purchase an insurance rider for water and sewer backup coverage, acceptance of state and federal grants such as the Homeland Security grant and the Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant, and authorization for Mead Hunt to design and bid the reconstruction of the airport rental car lot. The council also approved a highway safety improvement program grant for railroad crossings and a budget amendment for predictive modeling related to lead and copper rule compliance. Additionally, the council adopted the Transit Development Plan and a related coordinated public transit human services transportation plan, which included recommendations for transit service improvements and funding options. The meeting also addressed economic development funding through the Magic Fund, including transfers between funding buckets and allocations to local organizations and Minot State University for workforce development programs. A motion was passed to approve gaming authorizations contingent on the outcome of a pending state investigation. Public comments included concerns about ADA compliance, safety issues related to construction, and local transit service. Overall, the meeting focused on budget amendments, grant acceptances, contract approvals, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and city services.