Tanner Hellenbrand

The agenda for the meeting includes the review of a budget report, discussion of contract amendments specifically for Task Order 13 CP Analysis with HDR Engineering, and the approval of bills. The board will receive multiple project updates, including phases MI-4, MI-5, MI-6, MI-7, MI-8/9, and WC-1, as well as status reports on the PER, the rural program, and rural bridges. A memorandum of agreement with the City of Minot concerning Phase MI-4 and Change Order No. 1 for MI-7J will also be reviewed.

The board reviewed and approved the financial report and proposed appropriations, as well as the draft Annual Budget for 2027. Discussions covered the status and maintenance needs of various assessment drains, including the Haas Coulee Drain, Russell Drain, White Spur Drain, and Starbuck Drain. Specific actions included approving cost-share application materials and an advertisement for bids for the White Spur Drain Reroute Project. Additionally, the board received updates on draft legislation regarding water resource district borrowing authority, insurance coverage, and upcoming industry events.

The governing body announced a regular meeting to be held at the Minot Auditorium with provisions for participants to join via teleconference or Microsoft Teams. The notice indicates that the board intends to discuss agenda items in an open public session, with the possibility of holding some discussions in executive session.

The meeting includes reviews of the budget report and various contract amendments concerning engineering services for levee and property projects. Agenda items also cover updates on multiple project phases including MI-4, MI-5, MI-6, MI-7, MI-8/9, and WC-1, along with status reports for the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), the rural program, and rural bridges. Xcel Energy utilities authorizations and the payment of bills are also scheduled for consideration.

The board approved monthly bills and discussed several township and county infrastructure projects, including a township merger, a road construction bid opening, and updates on culvert and chip seal projects. The board also addressed grant-funded paving initiatives, sheriff department updates, road department activities, and bridge inspections. Furthermore, they handled administrative items such as a special event alcohol permit, an inspector resolution for the election, an audit proposal, a court services agreement with the City of Bottineau, and a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan update.