Minot City Council Regular Meeting 9/8/26 at 5:30 p.m.

The City of Minot held a regular City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of text amendments to the land development ordinance to regulate data centers and heavy industrial uses in the I1 and I2 zones, requiring conditional use permits with noise mitigation and decommissioning plans. The council unanimously passed amendments to address tonal noise concerns and require decommissioning plans for such facilities. Additionally, the council approved a development agreement for Southwest Crossing with an amendment to update the property owner name. Budget amendments related to capital equipment funding transfers were discussed and approved. The council also approved a Ward County Jail inmate boarding contract renewal and a joint powers agreement for the Minot Park District half-cent sales tax. A significant discussion involved a letter to the court regarding sentencing and restitution related to a financial crime impacting a local nonprofit, with council members emphasizing the financial impact on the city and the need for accountability. Several public hearings were held and closed with approvals, including the consolidated annual performance evaluation report and lead service line identification project. The meeting concluded with miscellaneous discussions and adjournment.