Burleigh County Commission, March 16, 2026
Approves Approval of written testimony opposing Garrison Diversion Conservancy District membership, 3-2
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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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…
- 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…
Key Decisions (10)
Park Board mowing contract award to Bizman Outdoor Services
Transfer/rent-to-own of pickup from Highway Department to Park Board
Approval of written testimony opposing Garrison Diversion Conservancy District membership
Appointment of Commissioner Schwab to represent county at Garrison Diversion meeting
Contribution of $35,000 to Northern Plains Heritage Foundation 4th of July celebration
Acceptance of $25,000 donation from AMVETS to Sheriff's drone program
Purchase agreement for two used gravel hauling trucks
Missouri Valley Complex planning/zoning authority agreement with City of Bismarck
Missouri Valley Complex mowing quote award to Elite Lawn Care
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)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, an attorney, 3 witnesses, and 32 members of the public.
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