Burleigh County Commission, April 6, 2026
Approves Haverly Park 5th Subdivision (rezone agricultural to industrial), unanimous
How this board votes
The Burleigh County Commission approved 97% of 118 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Steve Schwab (22 of 190 recorded votes).
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The Burleigh County Commission approved Special Assessment District No. 78 (Ponderosa Riverside Village paving project) unanimously, authorizing plans, specs, and bid advertising for a community-petitioned paving project (29 signatures / 64.4% of owners).
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 6, 2026
- Decisions
- 30 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (6)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsRiverside 4th Subdivision
ApprovedDeveloper paving-policy waiver - CJB Subdivision, Glenview Township
ApprovedHawley's Horses Subdivision, Estate Avenue, Sibley Island Estates
ApprovedAll American Subdivision
ApprovedApple Creek Ridge 2nd Subdivision
ApprovedAnsley Special
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 30
Special Assessment District 78 - Ponderosa Riverside Village Paving
Approved resolution for Special Assessment District No. 78, Ponderosa Riverside Village paving project, based on a petition with 29 signatures (64.4% of property owners). Resolution authorizes plans/specs and advertising for bids; bids to open end of April, presented to commission first meeting in May, construction this summer. Hay Creek Township to contribute approximately $25,000 toward graveling for crown improvement.
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 approved Special Assessment District No. 78 (Ponderosa Riverside Village paving project) unanimously, authorizing plans, specs, and bid advertising for a community-petitioned paving project (29 signatures / 64.4% of owners).
Key Decisions (30)
Special Assessment District 78 - Ponderosa Riverside Village Paving
Increase OHV violation penalties
OHV Moratorium Resolution 2026-01
OHV Ordinance Amendment
Developer paving-policy waiver - CJB Subdivision, Glenview Township
Accept petition to vacate right-of-way - Ponderosa Riverside Village Replat
Accept low bid for two mower tractors
Accept low bid for gravel crushing
Accept low bid for pavement markings
Seal coat projects low bid - Hay Creek, Burnt Creek, Lincoln Townships
Bridge replacement contract - Apple Creek Road bridge 08-115-37.0
Low bid - 71st Avenue NE and Centennial Road Improvement, Project 0188
Low bid - graveling and culvert repair, Morton Township
Low bid - Project 0191/0192 microsurface, North Ridge Estates / N Washington St / 84th Ave
Low bid - Apple Creek Road Phase 2 mill and overlay
Construction engineering services - Bartlett & West, Apple Creek Road bridge
Preliminary engineering design - Apex Engineering, Lincoln Road bridge 08-112-39
All-American Subdivision final plat, 8203 Apple Creek Road
Apple Creek Ridge 2nd Subdivision
Haverly Park 5th Subdivision (rezone agricultural to industrial)
Riverside 4th Subdivision final plat, Island Road
Hawley's Horses Subdivision, Estate Avenue, Sibley Island Estates
Ansley Special Use Permit - 3,000 sq ft accessory building
Fire emergency and burn restrictions
Provident remodel change order
Notification re: ND Game and Fish land purchase near McKenzie
Appointment of County Administrator
Authorize staff to attend/record Garrison Diversion meetings
Memo of understanding - victim witness services with city attorney
Accept opioid litigation settlement (remnant defendants)
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (7)
All-American Subdivision
Commercial
Apple Creek Ridge 2nd Subdivision
Residential
Haverly Park 5th Subdivision
Industrial
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
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Infrastructure
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Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 2 staff members, an attorney, 2 witnesses, and 9 members of the public.
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