Mandan Park District Board 2026-08-10

The Mandan Park District Board held a meeting on August 10, 2026, focusing primarily on budget presentations, facility updates, and procurement decisions. The board reviewed the preliminary 2027 budget, which included a balanced general fund budget of $7.4 million, capital outlay of $394,000 for equipment purchases, and $371,500 for maintenance and improvement projects across various park facilities. They discussed property tax levies and the impact on local taxpayers. A significant procurement decision was the approval of the Mandan Hockey Club's proposal to manage adult beverage sales at the Starion Sports Complex from 2026 through 2029, following an RFP process. Additionally, the board considered a potential $171,000 change order for asphalt parking expansion at baseball diamonds, contingent on approval by the Mandan Baseball Club. The board also discussed an RFQ for engineering services related to a splash pad project, with proposals due August 25, 2026, and plans to evaluate multiple sites. Other topics included the approval of an e-bike ordinance to regulate electric bike use in the park system and authorization for out-of-state travel to attend the NRPA conference. The meeting concluded with approval of monthly bills and no further motions on a proposed park district variance form.