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Bismarck Meetings

Bismarck-Burleigh Commissions Committee - 2026-03-03

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Meeting Intelligence Preview

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Decisions
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Market Signals
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Developments

Meeting Summary

The Bismarck-Burleigh Joint Commissions Committee reviewed a draft joint powers agreement to delegate planning and development authority for the Missouri Valley Complex (fairgrounds) from the City of Bismarck to Burleigh County. The 19-lot complex would remain in city limits with city services, but the county would control zoning, site plans, building permits, and roadway ownership. No votes were taken; the agreement is targeted for adoption at the March 16 (County) and March 17 (City) commission meetings.

Key Decisions (1)

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Missouri Valley Complex Joint Powers Agreement Review

Committee reviewed initial draft of joint powers agreement covering Lots 4-5 and 7-19, Block 1 of Missouri Valley Complex (fairgrounds). Agreement would delegate zoning, setbacks, site plans, building permits, signs, campground review, roadway ownership/maintenance, and enforcement authority from City of Bismarck to Burleigh County. City would retain jurisdiction over floodplain development, stormwater management, industrial pretreatment, fire code, and police/fire services. Agreement includes 180-day termination notice provision and 10-year renewal periods. No vote taken - document sent to staff for further review with target adoption dates of March 16 (County Commission) and March 17 (City Commission).

Conditions: City engineer concurrence required for roadway connections to city rights-of-way; city concurrence required for final plat approval; building and fire codes must meet city standards; utility capital charges due at water meter installation; if property sold to private party, that parcel reverts to full city jurisdiction

Development Activity (1)

Missouri Valley Complex (Fairgrounds) Development

Developer: Burleigh CountyLocation: Missouri Valley Complex, Bismarck (bounded area per preliminary plat, fronting Apple Creek Road)Type: OtherStatus: Under Review

19-lot development (Lots 4-5, 7-19, Block 1) with preliminary plat underway but not yet approved. Lot 6 Block 1 owned by City of Bismarck for public utility usage. Lot 1 Block 1 (Burleigh Morton Detention Center) excluded from agreement. Development will include new water lines, connection to existing 42-inch sanitary sewer line, and internal roadways under county ownership.

Market Signals (2)

Infrastructure

City of Bismarck has a 42-inch sanitary sewer line running through the Missouri Valley Complex with connection points engineered for future development hookups.

Other

Burleigh County is pursuing streamlined development authority for county-owned land within city limits, potentially creating a model for future public-private development partnerships at the fairgrounds complex.