Minot City Council Meeting 9/21/26 at 5:30 p.m.

The City of Minot held a regular City Council meeting on September 21, 2026. Key procurement-related actions included the unanimous approval of a general aviation apron pavement maintenance bid and acceptance of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, which supports police department tools for report writing and analysis. The council also approved a property damage insurance settlement of $13,259.67 related to a signal light crash. A significant budget discussion focused on the 2027 budget ordinance, including a contentious amendment to reduce the voluntary separation incentive program target and increase the property tax mill levy to cover the difference. The amendment passed 4-3, reflecting ongoing concerns about balancing budget cuts with tax increases and the use of reserves. The council also approved a sales tax ordinance amendment to adjust the effective date for budget compliance. Public comments addressed issues such as train horn noise, street maintenance, police department funding, and ADA compliance. The meeting concluded with liaison reports and no further procurement items.