Minot City Council Special Meeting 8/26/26 at 10:30 a.m.

The City of Minot held a special City Council meeting on August 26, 2026, primarily to conduct an executive session regarding a sensitive Minot Police Department matter involving a mental health commitment and an active criminal investigation. The council discussed the legal constraints around confidentiality and the appropriateness of holding the executive session at this early stage of the investigation. After deliberation, the council voted to proceed with the executive session to receive a briefing from the police chief, emphasizing the need to maintain confidentiality and follow legal protocols. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were addressed during this meeting.