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Burleigh County Commission, March 16, 2026

Approves Approval of written testimony opposing Garrison Diversion Conservancy District membership, 3-2

4h 9m36,573 words
28 mentionsdeniedpublic hearingmotion to approveapprovedzoningsubdivisioncommercialplatBismarck, ND
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How this board votes

The Burleigh County Commission approved 97% of 114 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Steve Schwab (20 of 184 recorded votes).

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What happened

The Burleigh County Commission held a public hearing on a proposed off-highway vehicle (OHV) ordinance (26-01) and moratorium resolution (00-2026-01) restricting OHV use in county ditches and rights-of-way; no vote was taken (this was a first reading with a second reading and pos…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Bismarck, ND
Governing body
Final authority
Date
March 16, 2026
Decisions
10 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, 3-2

Free sample: decision 1 of 10

Park Board mowing contract award to Bizman Outdoor Services

Park Board accepted Bizman Outdoor Services for mowing of county parks at a monthly fee of $2,928.60 (three bids received).

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

The Burleigh County Commission held a public hearing on a proposed off-highway vehicle (OHV) ordinance (26-01) and moratorium resolution (00-2026-01) restricting OHV use in county ditches and rights-of-way; no vote was taken (this was a first reading with a second reading and pos…

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Key Decisions (10)

Approved

Park Board mowing contract award to Bizman Outdoor Services

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Transfer/rent-to-own of pickup from Highway Department to Park Board

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Approval of written testimony opposing Garrison Diversion Conservancy District membership

Vote: 3-2
Approved

Appointment of Commissioner Schwab to represent county at Garrison Diversion meeting

Vote: 4-1
Approved

Contribution of $35,000 to Northern Plains Heritage Foundation 4th of July celebration

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Acceptance of $25,000 donation from AMVETS to Sheriff's drone program

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Purchase agreement for two used gravel hauling trucks

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Missouri Valley Complex planning/zoning authority agreement with City of Bismarck

Vote: 4-1Conditions attached
Approved

Missouri Valley Complex mowing quote award to Elite Lawn Care

Vote: unanimous
Other

Public hearing on off-highway vehicle (OHV) ordinance and moratorium resolution

Development Activity (3)

Missouri Valley Complex zoning authority and utility agreement

Infrastructure

OHV trail system (proposed)

Infrastructure

Age Well Center kitchen capacity expansion (proposed)

Infrastructure

Market Signals (5)

Infrastructure

The City of Bismarck is replacing an eight-inch sewer line…

Housing Demand

Bismarck's northward residential growth (Sadler Subdivision, Silver Ranch, developments off…

Commercial Demand

Senior services demand (Meals on Wheels/Age Well Center) is projected…

Who Spoke (44)

ChairCommissioner · 4AttorneyWitness · 3Public · 32

On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, an attorney, 3 witnesses, and 32 members of the public.

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