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Ward County Commission

When: Tuesday, 9 a.m. Where: Ward County Administration Building, commission chambers Agenda: The commission will receive a Vision Zero update and discuss the Hotel Irvin building in Kenmare. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Members are Chairman John Fjeldahl, Shelly Weppler, Jim Rostad, Howard “Bucky” Anderson and Jason Olson.

Public agenda

Ward County Commission When: Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. Where: Ward County Administration Building, commission chambers Agenda: The commission will conduct an interview for a fair board opening, discuss employee health insurance options, retirement plan and budget. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Members are Chairman John Fjeldahl, Shelly Weppler, Jim Rostad, Howard “Bucky” Anderson and Jason Olson.

Minot City Council

When: Today, 2:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will meet in executive session to consult with its attorneys regarding the retail liquor license cap and regarding federal grant compliance files, specifically to receive attorney advice on the legal risks, strengths and weaknesses of an action of the city. Any action taken would occur in open sssion. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Council members are Mayor Tom Ross, Paul Pitner, Rob Fuller, Lisa Olson, Mike Blessum, Mark Jantzer and Scott Samuelson.

Minot Public Schools Board Retreat

When: Thursday, Aug. 29 Location: Minot Area Workforce Academy Time: 5:30 p.m. Agenda: Review of 2024-25 Budget Note: Retreat is open to the public. No formal action can be made at a board retreat.

Public Agendas week of Aug. 5

Minot City Council When: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will discuss eminent domain proceedings, a downtown railroad quiet zone, wildlife hazard removal and drainage improvements at the airport, a regional storage facility for carbon dioxide used in water treatment, engineering contract amendment on an environmental study of the Logistics Park, the downtown ornamental lighting ordinance and an ordinance update related to pawn and secondhand dealers. The Minot Area Council of the Arts will present on its programs and ...

Public Agenda

Minot Park Board When: Wednesday, 1 p.m. Where: Minot Municipal Auditorium, Community Room 203 Agenda: The park board will approve a preliminary 2025 budget. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. Members are President Justin Hammer, Chelsea Kirkhammer, Mike Schmitt, Perry Olson and Cliff Hovda.