# Bismarck City Commission 2026-11-10

The Bismarck City Commission’s regular meeting was held November 10, 2026. The commission approved two bond financings following competitive sales: approximately $14.8 million in 2026 Series V Refunding Improvement Bonds at a 3.506% true interest cost, with 10 bids, and approximately $1.59 million in 2025 sidewalk, curb and gutter warrants at 3.71%, with five bids. The bonds support improvement districts and sidewalk, curb and gutter work; staff said the financings were expected to close December 1. The city reported a Moody’s Aa1 credit rating. Commissioners also approved purchasing two electric work trucks to test against gasoline vehicles; the trucks replace vehicles already planned for replacement in 2027, and no total purchase price was stated. Separately, staff reported selecting an organizational asset-management software provider and entering contract negotiations, while proposals for licensing and permitting software remain under evaluation.

The commission reviewed a proposed fund-balance policy revision, including calculating the reserve requirement using operating expenditures and reducing the target percentage from 40% to 35%; the discussion cited an estimated $6.2 million effect from the calculation change and an additional $3–4 million from the percentage change. Transit staff reported that Bismarck Transit will end its Medicaid medical-trip reimbursement program because of increased administrative and compliance requirements, and discussed potential assistance through North Dakota Association for the Disabled. Other actions included approving the assessor’s recommendations on eight tax-abatement applications (four adjustments and four denials), annexation of property for the Silver Ranch development, and several alcohol-license matters. No vendor was named for the asset-management software selection.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Bismarck City Commission 2026-11-10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2DM1sz8MV4) - Dakota Media Access