Morton County Commission - 2026-03-12
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Meeting Summary
The Morton County Commission meeting on March 12, 2026 was primarily procedural with no major land use or development decisions. The commission approved a grant application submission for a $1.5 million road improvement project on County Road 83 north of Interstate 94, with the county contributing approximately $312,000 (20%) to support infrastructure needs related to an expanding feedlot operation. Homestead tax credit abatements were approved for multiple properties across Morton County and the City of Mandan.
Key Decisions (7)
County Road 83 Infrastructure Grant Application
Commission approved submission of North Dakota Department of Agriculture infrastructure grant application for road improvements on County Road 83 north of Interstate 94. The project totals approximately $1.5 million with the grant covering up to $1,250,000 (80%) and Morton County contributing approximately $312,000 (20%). The 7-mile project will stabilize the gravel road similar to previous work on County Road 82, addressing increased truck traffic from Dimetime Feeders LLC feedlot expansion from 2,000 to 5,000 head of cattle.
Homestead Tax Credit Abatements 7187-7189
Approved homestead tax credit abatements for mobile homes: abatement 7187 for 2024, 7188 for 2025, and 7189 for 2026, all for the same homeowner.
Homestead Tax Credit Abatements 7190-7193 Morton County
Approved homestead tax credit abatements for three different homeowners in Morton County: 7190 for 2025, 7191 for 2025, 7192 for 2024, and 7193 for 2025.
Homestead Tax Credit Abatements 7194-7196 City of Mandan
Approved homestead tax credit abatements for City of Mandan: 7194 for 2024, 7195 for 2025, and 7196 for 2025.
Out-of-State Travel for ASA Chase Lingel - ADEP Course
Approved out-of-state travel for Assistant State's Attorney Chase Lingel to attend Advanced Digital Evidence for Prosecutors course at NCFI in Alabama from April 19-24, 2026. No cost to county budget as funded through Secret Service.
Out-of-State Travel for ASA John Klein - ADEP Course
Approved out-of-state travel for Assistant State's Attorney John Klein to attend Advanced Digital Evidence for Prosecutors course at NCFI in Alabama from August 30 through September 4, 2026.
Out-of-State Travel for ASA John Klein - RISE 26 Conference
Approved out-of-state travel for Assistant State's Attorney John Klein to attend RISE 26 drug court conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Recommended by Judge Nesvig.
Development Activity (1)
Dimetime Feeders LLC Feedlot Expansion
Expansion of existing feedlot from 2,000 head of cattle capacity to 5,000 head of cattle, triggering need for road infrastructure improvements
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
Morton County is proactively investing in road infrastructure to support agricultural expansion, with a $1.5 million road stabilization project on County Road 83 to accommodate increased truck traffic from feedlot operations.
Commercial Demand
Passport services at the library have increased significantly, with processing up from 115 to 172 passports year-over-year through February, indicating strong travel demand and population activity.