Burleigh County Commission, February 2, 2026
Approves Withdraw from mural project and explore alternatives with city and state, unanimous
How this board votes
The Burleigh County Commission approved 97% of 114 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Steve Schwab (20 of 184 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Burleigh County Commission held no zoning entitlement decisions but took several administrative actions and heard significant land-use policy discussion.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Amendment to Article 21 Floodplain Regulations
Planning Director Mitch Flanagan presented a small ordinance change amending and reenacting Article 21 to add a preamble section as directed by the Department of Water Resources, to make county floodplain regulations homogenous with state regulations. Approved unanimously.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Burleigh County Commission held no zoning entitlement decisions but took several administrative actions and heard significant land-use policy discussion.
Key Decisions (5)
Amendment to Article 21 Floodplain Regulations
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) ordinance discussion for ETA townships
Community Gardens agreement with Bismarck Park District
NDSU Extension ANR agent position
Withdraw from mural project and explore alternatives with city and state
Development Activity (3)
Data center east of Bismarck
Industrial
Missouri Valley Complex ag and equestrian center
Other
Bismarck Airport expansion
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Chamber EDC reports multiple confidential projects (including value-added ag) under…
Labor
Chamber EDC cites persistent workforce gaps and is investing state…
Infrastructure
Bismarck Airport expansion anticipated around 2027 driven by rising boardings…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, a witness, and 3 members of the public.
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