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Minot City Council Meeting 7/6/26 at 5:30 p.m.
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Minot City Council Swears in Officials, Elects Leadership, and Discusses Development Issues
The city council underwent the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected and reelected officials, including Municipal Judge Ashley Beal, Mayor Mark Janser, and City Aldermen Stephan Padraula, Eric Locken, and John McMartin. Following the ceremony, the council proceeded with the election of the Council President and Vice President. Initially, a motion was made to elect Steven Potter as President, with Alderman Mike Bless also nominated. After a discussion regarding election procedures and consulting Robert's Rules of Order, the council opted for a balloted vote for President, resulting in Alderman Padigula's election. For Vice President, Alderman McMartin was nominated and elected by unanimous consent. Additionally, the council addressed the stalled Big Minard Building development, discussing ongoing negotiations for a potential sale to a third party and recovery of bond amounts, and addressed the criminal action against Liz Larson (formerly Meyers) for misappropriation of funds related to Project B, with her sentencing scheduled for September 23rd.
Minot City Council Approves Grants, Insurance Rider, and Allocates Magic Fund Dollars
The council discussed and approved a budget amendment to accept a state homeland security grant and a fiscal year 2025 bulletproof vest partnership grant. They also approved a budget amendment for LCRI compliance predictive modeling for lead and copper rule compliance and authorized the purchase of an insurance writer for water and sewer backup. The council also considered a recommendation from the Magic Fund screening committee for a $500,000 grant to Minot State University for an innovative engineering program and a $250,000 grant to Service Basin Planning Council. A debate arose regarding the use of Magic Fund dollars for a state university and the legality of using local funds for matching state programs. Ultimately, the Minot State University grant and the Service Basin Planning Council grant were approved.
Resident Attributes Sewer Collapse to Recent Sidewalk Construction
Julie Wendas, a resident at 909 24th Avenue Northwest, reported experiencing sewer line collapse and basement flooding shortly after sidewalk construction was completed in her area. She incurred costs for plumbing services and sewer line replacement. Wendas believes the construction may have caused or contributed to the collapse of her sewer line, which was found directly underneath the newly installed sidewalk. She requests the city re-evaluate the cause of the collapse, as she was initially told it was due to Orangeberg piping but later informed the collapse was not caused by construction. She has contacted the city project manager and is awaiting a response.
Minot City Council Approves Gaming Licenses Conditionally Amidst State Investigation
The council revisited item 11.5, the approval of a gaming license for the BUA Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) and associated sites (Comfort Suites and Uncle Mattios). A motion to reconsider was made due to pending state action against the CVB and Uncle Mattios. After extensive discussion involving the city attorney, city clerk, deputy chief of police, and Alderman Bless, the council approved the gaming authorizations 'subject to the outcome of the state investigation.' This conditional approval aims to allow operations while aligning with any potential state-level decisions regarding the license.
Resident Cites ADA Violations and Construction Safety Concerns
Billy Gunderson presented concerns regarding ADA non-compliance of the city council podium, safety violations on construction sites (lack of harnesses, spotters, or flaggers), invoice discrepancies from the Surus River Joint Board (missing itemization of free hours, legal charges), and improper traffic control measures during construction on Central Avenue. Gunderson provided photographic evidence illustrating these issues, including blocked sidewalks, hazardous openings, improperly parked vehicles, and a lack of PPE for workers. Gunderson was granted an additional minute to present photographic evidence.
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