Steven Gutknecht

The meeting commenced with a roll call of commissioners and the pledge of allegiance. Changes to the agenda were approved, including adding item 2C4 and 9I2b to the consent agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting, the issuance of a tobacco license to GS1 LLC, and the approval of accounts, claims, and bills for the period of February 5-20, 2026, which encompassed numerous payroll and accounts payable transactions.

The agenda for the meeting was modified by removing an item related to the authorization for the Finance Director and Deputy Auditor to make Investment Transactions for 2026, as it was determined to be a duplicate of another agenda item. The Consent Agenda was addressed, which included the approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting, review of business licenses, confirmation of the 2026 Board of City Commissioners Meeting Dates, and a request for a Public Hearing regarding a Pizza Ranch Alcoholic Beverage License for the January 13, 2026 meeting. The Auditor and Finance section involved the review and approval of Accounts, Claims, and Bills spanning from December 4 to December 17, 2025, which listed numerous disbursements including child support payments and various vendor payments.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, followed by the approval of the agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from the January 27, 2026, meeting and the approval of various accounts, claims, and bills totaling over $3.5 million, alongside business licenses. Key discussions covered a request for a public hearing regarding an amendment to a Planned Unit Development designation and a zone change for Lots 29 and 31 of the Williston Square Subdivision. Bid openings were conducted for several projects, including the 2026 Williston Square Improvements Project (low bid accepted from Strata/Knife River), the West Broadway Improvements Project (low bid accepted from Crow River Construction), the D26-1 Sidewalk District (low bid accepted from Jaramillo Concrete), the 2026 Seal Coat Project (low bid accepted from Asphalt Surface Technologies (Astech)), and the 2026 Striping Project (bid accepted from Traffic Safety Services). The Commission reviewed and approved the City of Williston's comprehensive Anti-Fraud Policy. Additionally, authorization was granted for an Aero Spraying Service application for aerial mosquito spraying, which includes an FAA low-flying aircraft waiver. Appointments for three seats on the Housing Commission were recommended, including new nominations and one renewal. The meeting concluded with consideration to move into an executive session concerning contract negotiations for Williston Square Property.

The meeting began with a roll call of Commissioners, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the approval of requested changes to the agenda. The primary action taken during the documented portion of the meeting involved the Consent Agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, the authorization of business licenses, and the approval of accounts, claims, and bills spanning January 8 through January 23, 2026, totaling numerous individual payments.

The meeting included discussions and a public hearing on special assessment improvement districts, focusing on objections to the districts. The annual Sidewalk Improvement District plan was presented, detailing the collaboration between homeowners and the city for sidewalk improvements, with the cost assessed to the homeowner's property. The board also discussed lot mowing and code compliance assessments, recommending deferral of CDP assessments due to a current settlement under review. Additionally, the board approved another six-year term for Jory Meyer.