# Bismarck City Commission 2026-07-14


**Body:** Dakota Media Access
**Date:** July 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Bismarck City Commission held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included the swearing-in of new commissioners and discussions on city governance and ethics. A significant portion of the meeting focused on economic development support through letters of support for local businesses seeking assistance via the Bank of North Dakota's PACE and Flex PACE programs. These programs provide interest rate buy-downs to businesses investing in the community, with the city providing a local match but no direct funding from the city budget. The commission debated the merits of supporting these businesses, considering market fairness and community benefit, ultimately approving letters of support for several projects. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved policies related to street and infrastructure funding, including special assessments and sales tax allocations for various road projects prioritized by city staff. The meeting also included the introduction of the new finance director and discussions on commissioner roles and ethical guidelines. Several votes were taken to approve letters of support, funding policies, annexation requests, and alcohol license applications, reflecting active procurement and budget-related decision-making.

**Source:** Dakota Media Access