Mandan City Commission - 2026-02-17
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Meeting Summary
The Mandan City Commission approved a $4.491M water revenue bond for lead service line replacement, with two-thirds ($3M) to be forgiven through federal subsidies. The commission also authorized BUILD grant applications for the Mandan Proper neighborhood revitalization project ($25M federal request) and the Mackenzie Drive Extension/Hart River Bridge planning study ($5M federal request).
Key Decisions (4)
Inmate Housing Agreement with Burley Morton Detention Center
Updated inmate housing agreement with revised language in Section 16 regarding medical services responsibility. Agreement self-renews annually unless changes occur.
BUILD Grant Application for Mandan Proper Neighborhood Revitalization
Authorized engineering department to submit BUILD grant application for Mandan Proper project totaling approximately $35M. Requesting maximum $25M federal grant with approximately $9.2M city participation through MIF funds, utility fund, special assessments, and Department of Water Resources Grant. Project includes cast iron water main replacement, street reconstruction, ADA compliant paths, and complete streets.
BUILD Grant Application for Mackenzie Drive Extension Planning Study
Authorized engineering department to submit BUILD grant application for Hart River Bridge study/Mackenzie Drive extension planning project. Estimated cost up to $5M with 100% federal funding requested as rural planning grant with no local cost share required.
Water Revenue Bond Series 2026 for Lead Service Line Replacement
Approved bond resolution for $4,491,000 water revenue bond for lead service line replacement project. Two-thirds (approximately $3M) will be forgiven through federal subsidies under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, leaving city responsible for approximately $1.5M. Twenty-year loan at 0% interest with 0.5% state admin fee, maturing September 1, 2050. Principal repayments begin 2031.
Development Activity (5)
Mandan Proper Neighborhood Revitalization
$35M total project including cast iron water main replacement, street reconstruction, ADA compliant paths, storm sewer improvements, sanitary sewer spot repairs. Four phases planned with Phase 1 public meeting scheduled February 24 at First Lutheran Church.
Mackenzie Drive Extension/Hart River Bridge
Planning study for new connection to separate freight and passenger traffic from 3rd Street and Memorial Highway. Projected to reduce vehicle miles traveled by 20,000-30,000 daily and improve emergency response times.
Collins Avenue Old Reservoir Demolition
Old reservoir completely demolished, project wrapping up soon.
SID 242
Special Improvement District project with public meeting scheduled February 18 at Roosevelt Elementary at 6PM.
Lead Service Line Replacement Project
$4.491M project to replace lead service lines from water mains to homes. Required percentage must be completed each year. Lead pipes outlawed in late 1970s.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Downtown Mandan Proper area residents face significantly higher special assessments compared to other areas due to aging infrastructure requiring comprehensive replacement.
Infrastructure
City pursuing aggressive federal grant strategy to offset infrastructure costs, with $30M+ in BUILD grant applications pending for neighborhood revitalization and regional connectivity projects.
Infrastructure
Mackenzie Drive extension would reduce daily vehicle miles traveled by 20,000-30,000 and separate freight from passenger traffic, potentially improving development potential west of current city limits.