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Ward County Commission

When: Friday, 9 a.m. Where: Ward County Administration Building, commission chambers Agenda: The commission will consider a zoning variance, road mileage certification for Mandan Township and an update on filling the assistant highway engineer position. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Members are Chairman John Fjeldahl, Miranda Schuler, Jim Rostad, Ron Merritt and Jason Olson.

Minot City Council

When: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will discuss Shirley Court street lighting alternatives, property tax exemptions for childcare centers, a special election to fill the vacancy of the mayor and recommendations of the alcohol ordinance review and rewrite committee. The council will hold a public hearing on the CDBG entitlement process. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Council members are Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer, Lisa Olson, Paul Pitner, Rob Fuller, Mike Blessum and Scott Samuelson.

Ward County Commission

Where: Ward County Administration Building, commission chambers Agenda: The commission will discuss paving of County Road 14 to the Mountrail County line and Rice Lake lot sales, an update on opioid use disorder treatment in jail and schedule for 2026 budget development. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Members are Chairman John Fjeldahl, Miranda Schuler, Jim Rostad, Ron Merritt and Jason Olson.

Minot Park Board

When: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 203 Agenda: The board will discuss school group pricing at the zoo and district roof projects and receive an update on the flood protection project. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Members are President Perry Olson, Justin Hammer, Chelsea Kirkhammer, Mike Schmitt and Cliff Hovda.

Ward County Planning Commission

Where: Ward County Administrative Building, Room 106/108 Agenda: The commission will elect a new chair and vice chair. The commission will consider subdivision plats in Rice Lake Township, an outlot plat in Greely Township and outlot plats in St. Mary’s Township. There will be discussion on the proposed ordinance. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Commissioners are Chairman Marvin Heller, John Fjeldahl, Jason Olson, Scott Samuelson, Rob Fuller, Crystal Hendrickson, Robert Kibler, Jay Livingston, Robert Hargrave, Leo Schmidt and Mark Schumaker.

Minot City Council

When: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will discuss a property tax exemption for childcare centers, a pole-mounted camera system to read license plates, a grant for LED lighting in city buildings, the airport passenger facility charge and a budget amendment for the police department investigation. It will consider a lease agreement with the restaurant at Broadway Circle and hold a public hearing on a special use permit for additional animals beyond ordinance limits. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to ...