# Bismarck Parking Authority 2026-11-12

The Bismarck Parking Authority met on November 12, 2026. Members approved the October minutes and financial statements; the reported combined checking and other account balance totaled $4,199,466.93. Staff said the checking balance was being kept higher to cover upcoming capital-project invoices. The security-camera project was about 97% complete, with remaining work expected to finish shortly, and the Third Street elevator controls upgrade was complete. No project payment or new contract award was approved during the meeting.

The Authority discussed a request for proposals for design services for a potential parking ramp and skyway at Seventh and Thayer. Proposals were due the following day; the city commission had approved proceeding with the RFP, but no consultant had been selected and any later hiring would return to the Authority and city commission for approval. Members also received an update on the MPO’s multi-month downtown curb-management study and discussed the possible sale of the Wells Fargo drive-up property, including potential future acquisition or construction staging use; no action was taken on the property. The Authority noted that applications for an expiring board seat were due by the end of November.

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

### Sources
- [Bismarck Parking Authority 2026-11-12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-Ip2kj8lqc) - Dakota Media Access