Bismarck City Commission - 2026-02-10
Approves Gateway Infrastructure LLC Right-of-Way Occupation Agreement, unanimous (5-0)
What happened
The Bismarck City Commission approved a non-exclusive right-of-way occupation agreement with Gateway Infrastructure LLC to provide fiber-to-home internet service throughout the city, collecting a 2.5% franchise fee.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous (5-0)
Meeting Summary
The Bismarck City Commission approved a non-exclusive right-of-way occupation agreement with Gateway Infrastructure LLC to provide fiber-to-home internet service throughout the city, collecting a 2.5% franchise fee.
Key Decisions (4)
Gateway Infrastructure LLC Right-of-Way Occupation Agreement
Ottawa Street Reconstruction Contract Award (SID 593/HC-174)
Biz-Man Transit Service Expansion
Street Utility Fee Advisory Vote Direction
Development Activity (1)
Gateway Fiber Network Build-out
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Gateway Fiber expanding fiber internet to Bismarck indicates growing demand…
Housing Demand
Public testimony noted that lack of public transportation has caused…
Commercial Demand
Economic development stakeholders support transit expansion as a factor in…
Infrastructure
City has accumulated $2.245 million in dedicated transit sales tax…
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