Burleigh County Water Resource District 2026-08-12

The Burleigh County Water Resource District held a meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing on various water resource management and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of proposals for aeration units at McDow Dam, with vendor representatives from Vixom Water Care presenting solar-powered circulation units designed to reduce harmful algae blooms. The board discussed options for purchasing versus renting these units, including service contracts and maintenance plans. Additionally, the board reviewed engineering reports and design recommendations for the Hog Island revetment stabilization project, approving a motion to submit a pre-construction cost-share application to the state for funding. Financial reports were approved, and the establishment of an operations and maintenance (O&M) account for flood control projects was discussed, with plans to create a special assessment district to fund it. Other agenda items included updates on flood control projects, drainage permits, and legal issues related to sovereign lands. Several motions were passed related to financial approvals and project funding requests, indicating ongoing capital improvement and maintenance activities within the district.