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Ward County Commission

When: Tuesday, 9 a.m. Where: Ward County Administration Building, commission chambers Agenda: The commission will receive an audit presentation. It will take action on zoning requests, a retirement letter from the state’s attorney, 2026 contracts with Desour Valley Development Corp., Lake County Historical Society and Makoti Threshers Association and a fireworks request for summer shows at Corbett Field. A joint city/county meeting will follow to discuss library, extraterritorial areas and potential county facility space for city use. A special commission meeting is set for 11:30 ...

Minot City Council

When: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant annual performance evaluation. It will discuss the Third Street Bridge repair prioritization report, alcohol ordinance rewrite, Sunset Boulevard construction request, U.S. 83 Bypass interchange policy and 21st Avenue Northwest lane configuration study. License plate reader technology is on the agenda with a recommendation to postpone to Jan. 20. The council will consider the Visit Minot annual report and ...

Ward County Commission

When: Tuesday, 8 a.m. Where: Ward County Administration Building, commission chambers Agenda: The commission will discuss liquor license renewals, the M&S Concessions license on the fairgrounds, the jail contract with the City of Minot and 2026 contracts with the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, a mental health attorney and Ryder Historical Society. 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.

Public Agendas week of Dec. 15

Minot City Council When: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will discuss implementation of license plate reader technology. Also on the agenda is a paratransit agreement with Souris Basin Transportation, two properties still outstanding in the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction program established following the 2011 flood, parking ramp fees for 2026, service agreements with several public entities and disclaimer of ownership and quit claim deed of unplatted land in northwest Minot. How to make your opinion ...

Minot Public School Board

When: Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Where: MPS Administration Building (Board Room) Agenda: Update on auction sale of Bell Elementary School; 2024-2025 MPS District audit; Activities Committee report on boys hockey - Scott Louser How to make your opinion known: Board meetings are open to the public, but executive sessions are closed to the public. Board members are Sabrina Herrmann, Mitch Kraft, Bill Irmen, Scott Louser and Lacey Laudenschlager.

Minot City Council

When: Monday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Minot City Hall, council chambers, 10 3rd Ave. SW Agenda: The council will consider Maple Diversion plans, a Facade Improvement Program request, N.D. Building Code adoption, an animal pound contract with Souris Valley Animal Shelter, assumption of detention pond ownership at Highlands at North Hill and a gaming site authorization amendment for the Beulah Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Council members will discuss recommendations of the Economic Development Plan Review Committee. How to make your opinion known: Meetings are open to the public. ...