Burleigh County Commission, September 10, 2026
Approves Olive Trees Second Subdivision final plat, unanimous
How this board votes
The Burleigh County Commission approved 98% of 132 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Steve Schwab (22 of 190 recorded votes).
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The Burleigh County Commission approved four plats presented by Planning and Zoning Director Flanagan, including the Arcadia Lights Estates Subdivision (80.1 acres from five 16.5-acre lots in Burnt Creek Township), Olive Trees Second Subdivision (25 acres at 5501 Detrick Place in…
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 15 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 15
Payment to Venture Architects re: paint lawsuit judgment
Separate approval of a bill of approximately $12,000 to Venture Architects, the architect for the jail, to satisfy costs and fees ordered by the district court after the county lost its appeal to the North Dakota Supreme Court in the paint lawsuit. Commissioner Woodcocks pulled the bill for review; sheriff and state's attorney confirmed payment must be made. Roll call: Woodcocks yes, Munson yes, Schwab no, Bakken yes.
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Meeting Summary
The Burleigh County Commission approved four plats presented by Planning and Zoning Director Flanagan, including the Arcadia Lights Estates Subdivision (80.1 acres from five 16.5-acre lots in Burnt Creek Township), Olive Trees Second Subdivision (25 acres at 5501 Detrick Place in…
Key Decisions (15)
Payment to Venture Architects re: paint lawsuit judgment
University of Mary Intergovernmental Agreement and tranche two bond resolution
Merger of Taft and Thelma Townships
Creation of Highway Department account technician position
Sale of used Highway Department assets
Apple Creek Ridge Third Subdivision plat
Olive Trees Second Subdivision final plat
Arcadia Lights Estates Subdivision plat
Misty Waters' Third Replat
Salary variance and leave request for MAT nurse hire
Recruitment and Selection Plan policy revision
Employment policy approval
2027 County meeting calendar
Burleigh County Park Board resolution
Consent agenda
Development Activity (5)
University of Mary campus improvements
Infrastructure
Arcadia Lights Estates Subdivision
Residential
Olive Trees Second Subdivision
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
University of Mary is funding $60 million in campus construction…
Housing Demand
Multiple large-lot rural subdivision plats (up to 80.1 acres in…
Labor
The county reported difficulty recruiting seasoned employees, requiring above-standard salary…
Who Spoke (14)
On the record: the chair, 3 commissioners, 3 staff members, the clerk, an attorney, the applicant's representative, a witness, and a member of the public.
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