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Meeting Summary
The Bismarck City Commission meeting on April 28, 2026 focused primarily on administrative matters with limited substantive real estate activity. The commission approved a zoning map amendment from Agricultural to RR Residential for the Cruz Subdivision south of Lincoln, enabling a two-lot residential development. A Renaissance Zone rehabilitation project was approved for Glantz Spa and Salon at 407 North 4th Street with an estimated $588,973 investment. Three alcohol license transfers were approved, and a $185,949.99 infrastructure contract was awarded to Northern Improvement Company for the 15th Street extension.
Key Decisions (7)
Zoning Map Amendment - Cruz Subdivision
Approved rezoning from A Agricultural to RR Residential for Cruz Subdivision, a two-lot, one-block subdivision on the south side of 48th Avenue Southeast. Applicants are Lito Cruz, Torres Villegas, and Vernon Barbara Hoover. The subdivision includes right-of-way dedication for 48th Avenue Southeast and Pinewood Loop. Property is now under Burleigh County jurisdiction after leaving Bismarck's extraterritorial area.
Renaissance Zone Project - 407 North 4th Street
Approved rehabilitation and commercial lease Renaissance Zone projects for Glantz Spa and Salon owned by Andrea Burst and property owner Jab Investments LLC. Proposed investment of $588,973 for interior remodel including window replacement, staircase removal, plumbing and electrical updates. Estimated property tax exemption of $29,600 over five years plus state income tax exemption.
Alcohol License Transfer - 2150 E Thayer
Approved transfer of alcohol license from MatPak Properties LLC to LPM LLC at 2150 E Thayer Avenue. Transfer creates separate LLC to insulate liabilities while maintaining same ownership group under Mat Pack Wrestling.
Alcohol License Transfer - 804 E Main
Approved transfer of alcohol license from Mad Pack Properties LLC to LPM LLC at 804 E Main Street. Same ownership restructuring as companion transfer.
Alcohol License Transfer - 1400 E Interchange Ave
Approved transfer of alcohol license from Doublewood of Bismarck Inc. to GHM Bismarck Holding Company LLC at 1400 E Interchange Avenue (Ramada). Transfer due to property sale at end of year with bank acquiring the property.
Floodplain Ordinance Text Amendment - Ordinance 6661
Approved zoning ordinance text amendment to Section 1404.19 updating floodplain district references to align with North Dakota Century Code after legislative changes. Requested by North Dakota Department of Water Resources.
Infrastructure Contract Award - SI-599 15th Street Extension
Awarded contract to Northern Improvement Company for $185,949.99 for Student Improvement District SI-599, extending 15th Street from 43rd Avenue north towards Skyline Crossing. Northern Improvement was low bidder among two bidders.
Zoning Changes (1)
South side of 48th Avenue Southeast, south of Lincoln (Cruz Subdivision)
Lito Cruz, Torres Villegas, Vernon Barbara Hoover
Development Activity (3)
Cruz Subdivision
Two-lot, one-block subdivision with intent for reconstruction of residential home on lot two. Lot one has no immediate development plans. Right-of-way dedicated for 48th Avenue Southeast and Pinewood Loop.
Glantz Spa and Salon Renovation
Interior remodel with $588,973 investment including window replacement, staircase removal for space expansion, plumbing and electrical updates for treatment rooms, bathroom facility updates. Building is 16+ years without updates in spa area.
15th Street Extension
Street extension project awarded to Northern Improvement Company for $185,949.99
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Bismarck Public Schools Superintendent reported approximately 1,000 new residents move into the community annually, driving school enrollment growth and indicating sustained population growth.
Infrastructure
City has multiple architectural consultants hired for police station, fire station, and city hall building projects as part of strategic plan implementation.
Commercial Demand
Bismarck Parks and Recreation facilities are rented 130 hours per day Monday through Saturday, indicating strong community facility demand.
Housing Demand
350 children are on waiting lists for after-school childcare placement between Parks and Korea programs, suggesting family housing demand exceeds support infrastructure.