# Bismarck Park District Board 2026-10-15

The Bismarck Park District Board meeting, held October 15, 2026 (per the meeting title; the recording metadata is dated October 16), included two procurement actions. The board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $5.88 million in 2026 general-obligation park facility bonds. The financial adviser reported a winning true interest cost of 3.92% for the 10-year issue, with seven bids received; the bonds are callable beginning in 2031. The board also accepted Station 24/7 Vending’s bid and attached agreement for vending machine services. Station 24/7 bid a 22.5% return, compared with Sunrise Market LLC’s 18% bid; staff recommended Station 24/7, and the board approved the motion by roll call.

The board heard a Bismarck Forestry Division presentation on emerald ash borer response, including plans to treat and remove affected ash trees and anticipated needs for added staff and possibly equipment; no related spending decision was made. A Bismarck Public Schools representative discussed a proposed $116.5 million bond referendum for school safety, accessibility, learning spaces, and facility upgrades, which voters would consider on November 3; this was informational, not a Park District procurement action. The board also received an update on BNSF’s bridge dismantling work and related trail access and safety concerns.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Bismarck Park District Board 2026-10-15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujv49f-dnkY) - Dakota Media Access