Burleigh County Commission, April 20, 2026
Approves EAH Subdivision in Burnt Creek Township, 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).
Parsed from the official meeting recordings. Verify against the official minutes.
See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
This Burleigh County Commission meeting contained no rezonings; the principal land-use actions were two ag subdivision plats and a setback variance, all approved unanimously.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 17 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (4)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsEAH Subdivision in Burnt Creek Township
ApprovedCJB Subdivision in Painted Woods
ApprovedJail nurse salary
Approved8716 Carroway Drive
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 17
Authorize advertising for bids to dredge Kimball Bottoms Boat Ramp
Park Board authorized advertising for bids to dredge the Kimball Bottoms Boat Ramp; Corps permit received for up to 300 cubic yards. Under the $200,000 threshold but done by bid per past practice.
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
This Burleigh County Commission meeting contained no rezonings; the principal land-use actions were two ag subdivision plats and a setback variance, all approved unanimously.
Key Decisions (17)
Authorize advertising for bids to dredge Kimball Bottoms Boat Ramp
Authorize advertising for bids to dredge Nifl Boat Ramp once permit received
Morton Township floodplain authority transfer resolution
Switch insurance agent of record to Bravera Insurance
Master mechanic position promotion
Construction engineering RFP for Moffett Road project
DOT Traffic Safety Grant amendment
Jail nurse salary variance and salary adjustment
Maintenance Technician 3 classification addition
CJB Subdivision in Painted Woods
EAH Subdivision in Burnt Creek Township
Setback variance at 8716 Carroway Drive
Denial of countywide OHV moratorium (Resolution 00-2026-01)
Remove proposed amendments to OHV Ordinance 23-1
Restrict wheeled OHV operation December 1 to May 15
Increase OHV violation penalties (Section 8)
Appointment of election inspectors
Development Activity (3)
CJB Subdivision
Residential
EAH Subdivision
Residential
Accessory building at 8716 Carroway Drive
Residential
Market Signals (6)
Labor
Burleigh County faces widespread staffing shortages across departments (highway department…
Infrastructure
The Burleigh-Morton Detention Center is at ~385 average daily population…
Infrastructure
Drainage from the Metro Industrial area (off Airport Road/U of…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, an attorney, 3 witnesses, and 5 members of the public.
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