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Morton County Commission, August 13, 2026

Approves Right-of-way purchase for Mork Bridge replacement, unanimous

1h 26m10,750 words
9 mentionsdeniedzoningcomprehensive planapprovedmotion to approvehistoric preservationBismarck, ND
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The Morton County Commission approved 95% of 107 recorded land-use decisions this period.

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What happened

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,…

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Bismarck, ND
Governing body
Final authority
Date
August 13, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

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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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Key Decisions (5)

Approved

Right-of-way purchase for Mork Bridge replacement

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Fire emergency and burn ban declaration

Vote: passed
Approved

Three Rivers Human Service Zone 2027 budget

Approved

MITA Bond financing policy 200-006

Vote: passed
Approved

2027 preliminary county budget

Vote: unanimousConditions attached

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

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Infrastructure

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Sentiment

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Other

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Who Spoke (11)

ChairCommissioner · 4Staff · 3ClerkPublic

On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, the clerk, and a member of the public.

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