# Bismarck Parking Authority 2026-09-10

The Bismarck Parking Authority held its monthly meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on financial and operational matters related to parking rates and capital improvements. The board reviewed the cash flow statement, noting a reserve balance of approximately $3.78 million and cash on hand of about $249,700. A key procurement-related discussion involved the Rison Hotel's parking rate and space allocation, where the board approved a motion to reduce the number of reserved parking spaces from 150 to 125 at the existing rate, providing financial relief during the hotel's ongoing $2.8 million renovation. The board also discussed ongoing capital projects, including camera upgrades and elevator ramp controls, with a combined expense of $294,278 for the year, and considered future capital expenditures such as traffic coding estimated at $747,000. Additionally, the board authorized negotiations to enter a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Sanford for a potential parking ramp project, signaling future procurement activity. The meeting concluded with updates on board member applications and upcoming community events.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Bismarck Parking Authority 2026-09-10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9qIg-9gAms) - Dakota Media Access