# Lincoln City Council 2026-06-18

The Dakota Media Access meeting held on June 18, 2026, primarily focused on several procurement and contract-related matters, including the approval of an addendum to the water service contract and water main valve and hydrant assumption agreements between the cities of Bismar and Lincoln. The council discussed the ongoing wastewater treatment facility project, which is at the 60% design phase, with plans to issue bids in the fall and potentially issue an RFP for construction engineering services. Additionally, the council approved a certificate of deposit investment of $1 million at Dakota Community Bank. Other procurement-related discussions included updates on utility fiber optic agreements and considerations for ordinance revisions affecting commercial fireworks vendors. The meeting also addressed policy frameworks for council portfolio assignments and employee compensation, with motions to pause salary increases pending budget review. Several motions related to procurement and financial decisions were passed, including motions to approve contracts and financial investments. The council also discussed future ordinance reviews and safety regulations for micromobility devices, with plans to forward proposed revisions to legal counsel for review.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** June 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Lincoln City Council 2026-06-18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucdGOqw5O7k) - Dakota Media Access