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Mandan City Commission, September 15, 2026

Approves Authorize staff to advertise construction manager at risk RFQ for wastewater treatment project, unanimous

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How this board votes

The Mandan City Commission approved 97% of 77 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Craig Sjoberg (1 of 102 recorded votes).

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What happened

The Mandan City Commission approved a driveway apron variance at 602 6th Avenue Northwest on a 3-1 vote (Commissioner Belovick dissenting) despite concerns about proximity to a streetlight.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Bismarck, ND
Governing body
Final authority
Date
September 15, 2026
Decisions
6 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Free sample: decision 1 of 6

Authorize staff to advertise construction manager at risk RFQ for wastewater treatment project

Authorization to solicit qualifications for a construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery method for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade, estimated at $114 million (2023 figure, expected higher). AE2S is the design engineer. Approved unanimously.

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Meeting Summary

The Mandan City Commission approved a driveway apron variance at 602 6th Avenue Northwest on a 3-1 vote (Commissioner Belovick dissenting) despite concerns about proximity to a streetlight.

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Key Decisions (6)

Approved

Authorize staff to advertise construction manager at risk RFQ for wastewater treatment project

Vote: unanimous
Other

Public hearing for ordinance 1488, 2027 budget

Approved

Mandan Growth Fund retail incentive for Forever Treasures

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Driveway apron variance at 602 6th Avenue Northwest

Vote: 3-1
Other

Discussion regarding open city commission seat

Approved

Second consideration of ordinance 1492 relating to maximum tax imposed

Vote: unanimous

Development Activity (3)

Mandan Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Infrastructure

Forever Treasures consignment store

Commercial

8th Avenue Northwest and 27th Street reconstruction project

Infrastructure

Market Signals (3)

Infrastructure

Mandan faces an estimated $114M+ wastewater treatment plant upgrade (plant…

Infrastructure

Major road projects (Memorial Highway, First Street reconstruction phases 1-5,…

Commercial Demand

A long-vacant storefront at 1311 First Street Northeast is being…

Who Spoke (11)

MayorCommissioner · 2Staff · 4ClerkPublic

On the record: the mayor, 2 commissioners, 4 staff members, the clerk, and a member of the public.

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