Morton County Commission, August 13, 2026
Approves Right-of-way purchase for Mork Bridge replacement, unanimous
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The Morton County Commission approved 95% of 107 recorded land-use decisions this period.
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The Morton County Commission meeting on 2026-08-13 was primarily administrative, with no zoning or rezoning cases heard. The Commission approved $22,253 in right-of-way payment for the Mork Bridge replacement (bridge number 30-156-04.1) funded through the North Dakota Flex Fund,…
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Right-of-way purchase for Mork Bridge replacement
Approved payment of $22,253 for permanent right-of-way for the Mork Bridge, bridge number 30-156-04.1, at the confluence of two streams. Project involves replacing the existing bridge (a bridge-length box culvert) in the existing location with flattened curves, requiring additional right-of-way. Funded through the North Dakota Flex Fund program with 100% reimbursement upon completion. Bid opening set for the 10th, construction next year.
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Meeting Summary
The Morton County Commission meeting on 2026-08-13 was primarily administrative, with no zoning or rezoning cases heard. The Commission approved $22,253 in right-of-way payment for the Mork Bridge replacement (bridge number 30-156-04.1) funded through the North Dakota Flex Fund,…
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Who Spoke (11)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, the clerk, and a member of the public.
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