Mandan City Commission, October 20, 2026
Approves Ballot language for Initiated City Measure No. 1 (data center prohibition) and polling location, unanimous
How this board votes
The Mandan City Commission approved 98% of 85 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Craig Sjoberg (1 of 102 recorded votes).
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Mandan City Commission approved first consideration of Ordinance No. 1491, rezoning Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place from Agricultural to R-7 single-family residential along with a minor plat, on a unanimous roll-call vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Rezoning and minor plat for Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place
First consideration of Ordinance No. 1491, a zone change from Agricultural to R-7 single-family residential, together with a minor plat for Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place along Highland Road on the north side of town. The future land use is medium density residential. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on September 28. The plat dedicates 120 feet of right-of-way per the fringe area road master plan. Approved unanimously on a roll call.
- 120 feet of dedicated right-of-way per fringe area road master plan
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Mandan City Commission approved first consideration of Ordinance No. 1491, rezoning Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place from Agricultural to R-7 single-family residential along with a minor plat, on a unanimous roll-call vote.
Key Decisions (4)
Rezoning and minor plat for Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place
Ballot language for Initiated City Measure No. 1 (data center prohibition) and polling location
Special election date for vacant commission seat
Commissioner portfolio assignments
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (1)
Octavia Addition
Residential
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
An initiated ballot measure would ban data centers of 25…
Infrastructure
Memorial Highway and First Street reconstruction projects are nearing completion,…
Who Spoke (12)
On the record: the mayor, 3 councilmembers, 5 staff members, the clerk, and a member of the public.
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