Mandan City Commission - 2026-03-03
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Meeting Summary
The Mandan City Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 1484 updating floodplain management regulations to comply with state and federal requirements. The commission also approved plans and specifications for the Red Trail Elementary Street Improvement District 241 project with a March 27 bid date, and created Street Improvement District 243 for Mandan Proper Phase One with $2.2 million in municipal infrastructure fund contributions.
Key Decisions (5)
Floodplain District Ordinance 1484 - First Reading
First reading approval of ordinance updating floodplain management section of Mandan code to comply with Senate Bill 2027 changes to North Dakota Century Code. Required by FEMA for continued participation in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Affects disaster relief eligibility and grant writing capabilities. Second reading scheduled for March 17.
Cost Share Agreement for Area 2B Reconstruct Project
Approved cost share reimbursement agreement with State Water Commission for the Area 2B project near Roosevelt Elementary School. State Water Commission approved 60% cost share for eligible water-related items including preliminary design work, totaling nearly $230,000.
Plans and Specifications for Red Trail Elementary Street Improvement District 241
Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertisement for bids for Project 3A near Red Trail Elementary. Street rehabilitation project only (water mains and sewers deemed in acceptable condition). Proposed bid date March 27, 2026. Project estimated at $4.7 million.
Creation of Street Improvement District 243 - Mandan Proper Phase One
Approved resolution of necessity, resolution to create the district, and resolution approving engineer's report for Mandan Proper Phase One street improvements. This is phase one of a four-phase project. Protest period begins Friday and ends April 6, 2026.
Municipal Infrastructure Fund Contribution for Mandan Proper Phase One
Approved contribution of municipal infrastructure funds to the Mandan Proper Phase One project at an estimated $2,200,000.
Development Activity (3)
Area 2B Reconstruct Project
Street, sewer, water main and miscellaneous improvements. State Water Commission providing 60% cost share on eligible water-related items totaling nearly $230,000.
Red Trail Elementary Street Improvement District 241 (Project 3A)
Street rehabilitation project estimated at $4.7 million. Water mains and sewers deemed in acceptable condition and not included. Two public input meetings already held.
Mandan Proper Phase One Street Improvements
Phase one of four-phase street improvement project. City contributing estimated $2.2 million in municipal infrastructure funds. Public input meetings held January 15 and February 24 at First Lutheran Church.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
City of Mandan is pursuing aggressive infrastructure improvement strategy with multiple street improvement districts being created and funded, indicating commitment to neighborhood revitalization.
Infrastructure
State Water Commission providing 60% cost share on eligible water infrastructure projects, creating favorable funding environment for municipal improvements.
Other
Morton Mandan Public Library passport services seeing significant demand increase - 172 passports processed January through February 2026 compared to 115 in same period last year, suggesting increased travel activity in the region.