Burleigh County Commission, July 20, 2026
Approves MIDA bond resolution for University of Mary, unanimous
What happened
The Burleigh County Commission approved the Clotty Subdivision and zone change (Case heard July 8 and tabled) rezoning an 8.41-acre lot from agricultural to R-1 for a private nature school, on a unanimous roll-call vote, after the Planning Commission recommended approval 8-1.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- July 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
The Burleigh County Commission approved the Clotty Subdivision and zone change (Case heard July 8 and tabled) rezoning an 8.41-acre lot from agricultural to R-1 for a private nature school, on a unanimous roll-call vote, after the Planning Commission recommended approval 8-1.
Key Decisions (9)
MIDA bond resolution for University of Mary
Resolution to amend certain ordinances
Variance at 501 Nature View Drive
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (3)
Wonderfully Wild Nature School at Clotty Subdivision
Other
Accessory building at 501 Nature View Drive
Residential
University of Mary campus improvements (MIDA bond)
Other
Market Signals (5)
Labor
The chair cited a severe local labor shortage, noting there…
Infrastructure
Township and county roads (Gibbs Township, Dakota Country Drive, Apple…
Sentiment
A new 1-cent county sales tax generated ~$22.8 million, nearly…
Who Spoke (18)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 4 staff members, an attorney, 2 applicants, 2 witnesses, and 2 members of the public.
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