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1) Order of business — motion to approve the agenda (including removal of Eagle View Master Service Agreement under Community Development). Motion carried; chair declared motion carries (ayes recorded).

2) Consent agenda — Motion to approve by Commissioner Bair; second by Commissioner Frederick. Vote recorded: Commissioner Bair — Aye; Commissioner Frederick — Aye; Chair votes — Aye. Motion carries.

3) Consolidated fiber agreement (DMV location) — Contract for a 1‑gig rented line at approximately $384 per month (roughly $4,600 annually). Motion to approve by Commissioner Bair; second by Commissioner Frederick. Vote: Commissioner Bair — Aye; Commissioner Frederick — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries.

4) Findings from demolition hearing, 219 Fifth Street East — Motion to adopt findings by Commissioner Frederick; second by Commissioner Baer. Vote: Commissioner Frederick — Aye; Commissioner Bair — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries. Staff to solicit demolition bids; property owner has 30 days to appeal to district court.

5) Ordinance 18‑22 (Chapter 58 traffic code amendments) — First reading approved. Motion to approve first reading by Commissioner Bair; second Commissioner Frederick. Vote: Bair — Aye; Frederick — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries (first reading).

6) Chapter 58 amendment (off‑highway vehicles) — First reading approved. Motion to approve first reading by Commissioner Frederick; second Commissioner Baer. Vote: Frederick — Aye; Bair — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries (first reading).

7) Resolution 25‑25 (public comment policy) — Motion to approve by Commissioner Bair; second by Commissioner Frederick. Vote: Commissioner Bair — Aye; Commissioner Frederick — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries. Policy requires speaker card with name/address, five‑minute limit, and limits comments to the current or previous agenda item.

8) Restore live streaming of meetings (YouTube) — Motion to resume live streaming by Commissioner Frederick; second by Commissioner Bair. Vote: Aye; motion carries.

9) Restaurant liquor license — 7 K Huts (Pizza Hut), beer‑only on‑sale license for 506 15th Street West. Motion to approve by Commissioner Frederick; second by Commissioner Baer. Vote: Frederick — Aye; Baer — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries.

10) Retirement plan amendment (House Bill 1419) — Resolution to allow eligible dispatchers to join the public safety retirement plan (14 eligible employees). Motion to approve Resolution 21‑2025 by Commissioner Bair; second by Commissioner Frederick. Vote: Bair — Aye; Frederick — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries. Participation requires employee opt‑in.

11) Ordinance 18‑20 (Cook rezone to R‑2) — Motion to approve by Commissioner Bair; second by Commissioner Frederick. Vote: Bair — Aye; Frederick — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries (second reading and final passage).

12) Ordinance 18‑21 (Community orchard rezone to Public) — Motion to approve by Commissioner Frederick; second by Commissioner Bair. Vote: Frederick — Aye; Bair — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries (second reading and final passage).

13) Funding commitment to host North Dakota League of Cities spring conference (March 2026) — Motion to provide $4,500 from the city (motion and second on record). Vote: Commissioner Frederick — Aye; Commissioner Baer — Aye; Chair — Aye. Motion carries.

For each approved item the meeting minutes and record will include final ordinances/resolutions and staff follow‑up tasks. If an item required a second reading (ordinances), the commission recorded the first reading approval or final passage as noted above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Meeting - July 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A compact summary of motions, votes and outcomes from the July 1 Dickinson City Commission meeting, including ordinance readings, approvals, contracts and resolutions.","taxTitle","Dickinson City, Stark County, North Dakota","taxId",51194,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520804,"Engineering and planning report: multiple projects underway; Northwest Regional Pond grant approved at state level",312,2688000,3000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079&start=2688&end=3000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079/thumbnail_2688000.jpg","/articles/6520804/Dickinson-City/Stark-County/North-Dakota/Engineering-and-planning-report-multiple-projects-underway-Northwest-Regional-Pond-grant-approved-at-state-level","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520804-f55aa6cbf73cf7e9979a0e9bfe5f8c65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180679&Signature=Dq5gUCa27nj3uQ7Gh4RrSfedcOo5h3enIdPwRvsTaxU96OhMwKhl1higBwAeYlnUjPRdGe4n-FWSvWwgb8vHrQA-8r9uO0hFqiNR~CbzQBgyYOY8-0EGGHlLVNHj8i54VinJ~FVwlUFUhgV-Qz7dXXtWQRwbXOppW0KoreKl7Ign6bQUR9qDSe3Hmeom8GeK2J~A96gV0EPI9fOfjD29iUQtsVr6X8qJ01NwSCobPBhooNqtvh9cpJ1035Dyb7W3vjd9z3n5ZPwpfhX73BmuulBRLr2V2e-qiqjieR~t8rp6x0ZgW6oUyz5Iwh-3awjpgI6ZlOdl5r2TYQFD4-TsqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Engineering and community development staff told the Dickinson City Commission on July 1 that the 2025 construction season will be active with multiple water, sewer and street projects underway or in design.

Director of Engineering and Community Development presented metrics showing 20 planning applications year‑to‑date, multiple plats, zoning map and text amendments and a steady pipeline of permits. The 2025 water main replacement projects and another street project (Ninth Street to Second Street) are scheduled to begin next week. Staff said property owner notifications are underway and that contractors for concrete replacement work are slightly behind schedule because of rain but are regaining pace.

Notable among design projects, staff reported that the city’s funding request for the Northwest Regional Pond was approved at the State Water Commission meeting on June 12; staff said both the task order and grant approval are expected on the July 15 commission agenda. Staff also said they are finalizing a sanitary sewer manhole repair project and may allow construction to carry into 2026 to improve bidding results.

Planner and GIS staff continue to update online mapping resources to reflect near real‑time utility and permit data. Commissioners were reminded the next construction season (2026) is expected to be busier still as work in the right‑of‑way ramps up.","City staff told commissioners the 2025 construction season will be busy: water main replacements and paving projects begin next week, maintenance work continues, and the Northwest Regional Pond received state grant approval at the June 12 State Water Commission meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520808,"Commission approves two rezonings: Maryland Cook lot to R‑2, community orchard site to public use",118,2475000,2593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079&start=2475&end=2593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079/thumbnail_2475000.jpg","/articles/6520808/Dickinson-City/Stark-County/North-Dakota/Commission-approves-two-rezonings-Maryland-Cook-lot-to-R2-community-orchard-site-to-public-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520808-6b4ef2077db34affd2cdcdfa40ce784c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180679&Signature=G-SMon-5mypUC~mCpVNzUJnQHTD-hc~xpizj3p6L7q5y8Duv8pOIuMYULJsRw6J7vCkQSfy~~CkWg7RNbQ~3XEuRTr-qt26rdwXWbeki9qWhH93ozJtSRZqOT~BnzZaIMEAqxrVkQpeJgk9w-Tmwmr5EqAwfCT7Rn3wTlmbuMnOmUEVyMmyPuxcCBriftdSFnA5GERKjYn5AYYF1FlyB2yZESjLGbAh7zAHCDfJBSeKEcZWu4T1tGTwHYtoWZbkaYBAK~VKCKFOfzF-1d-Kagt5mL5HtQ74ojURtIIHGJjTMfYn5bdhA3fOmBsEtYZX6Rh4IarSDbs~2s3~Et1S6sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 approved two separate zoning map amendments.

City Planner Natalie Burcheck presented both items. The first item rezoned Lot 1, Block 14, Cook’s Meadow Hills Fourth Addition from low‑density residential (R‑1) to medium‑density residential (R‑2). Burcheck said the rezoning aligns the lot with surrounding R‑2 zoning and staff recommended approval. Commissioners discussed setbacks and an existing pump station; staff said setbacks would follow standard rear lot setback rules as the city is working to acquire the pump station property.

The second item rezoned part of Block 4 of the New Haven Second Addition from community commercial (CC) to public (P) to allow the park district to construct a community orchard and plantings. Burcheck said the rezone had been approved previously but was reintroduced because of an advertising error; staff recommended approval. Members of the public asked for a fence along the eastern border; staff said there is no screening requirement for public zoning and staff did not support requiring a fence.

Both ordinances (18‑20 for the Cook rezone and 18‑21 for the community orchard) were approved at second reading and final passage. Staff recommended the rezonings and reported no public comments on the Cook item and one public comment (fencing request) on the orchard item.","The Dickinson City Commission approved final passage of two zoning map amendments: a residential lot on Cook’s Meadow Hills was rezoned from R‑1 to R‑2, and a parcel in New Haven was rezoned to public use to allow a community orchard.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520814,"Commission adopts findings in demolition hearing for 219 Fifth Street East",141,403000,544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079&start=403&end=544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079/thumbnail_403000.jpg","/articles/6520814/Dickinson-City/Stark-County/North-Dakota/Commission-adopts-findings-in-demolition-hearing-for-219-Fifth-Street-East","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520814-cb3d7b3acaae301e3894ae7b3149615f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180679&Signature=J57wsbYW8Ki5ekcqQ6J3gOOCIBlIttkw4QnwfAlXaGoD9b6hgB8K2r0aSj4CqiYSAIV~oIdp5sZTTsfPQWCviSzi2nvY2Mc6Dt4zLL5cwjE3VcRNdC2i8xebqKZI7Tkn5Zeo0mNJkshO1vN899vFsHQSpEVR9y1POtS-zlmW4u2Xm75~Xf1rRToG6oHGoEhItEvldz17v2LU7BPX5FisDs1NHoMNNtOOK05yqbgXiB1P1EnPBvk~ss~LZJ2IroGfXXAYnldCsPN-TkFkhs2snQfXJM-K2bRYtQhgd-0KuGkYkQlQJY-fG8lVp9E~DunPQuip7vn-F9nCNuevsTkPgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson City Commission voted July 1 to adopt findings from a June 17 demolition hearing that determined the structure at 219 Fifth Street East is unsafe and should be demolished under the municipal code.

City Attorney Zwanko presented the staff report and proposed findings, citing Dickinson Municipal Code 8‑1‑84 as the authority allowing demolition when a structure is deemed uninhabitable, unsafe or dangerous. Zwanko said staff will obtain contractor bids for demolition and may assess the property for contractor costs, landfill costs and any asbestos remediation if the commission’s findings stand.

Commissioner Frederick moved to adopt the findings; Commissioner Baer seconded the motion and the commission voted to approve. Zwanko reminded the commission and the public that the property owner has 30 days to file an appeal to district court; if no appeal is filed the city will proceed with the demolition process and cost assessment. No public comment on the item was recorded in the packet.

The commission’s action authorizes staff to solicit bids and to recover demolition costs per the municipal code process.","The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 adopted staff findings that a structure at 219 Fifth Street East is unsafe and directed staff to solicit demolition bids; a 30‑day appeal period was announced.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520819,"Dickinson adopts model public‑comment policy tied to state law; limits comments to current or previous agenda items",375,1706000,2081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079&start=1706&end=2081","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079/thumbnail_1706000.jpg","/articles/6520819/Dickinson-City/Stark-County/North-Dakota/Dickinson-adopts-model-publiccomment-policy-tied-to-state-law-limits-comments-to-current-or-previous-agenda-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520819-eb1533812693f2de5eadfb6d3fb51229/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180679&Signature=Fj2IQG21K4pcTVZOggrltnbQvxvYAyZwswPkmmQZb~OR3gB5H4LTgnJxTZMad2kK6UrWGtU7CnbEWAQdWwrKRKT~hJg4YDIFYq4S0LSefR94z5jdUIH9A677~oGTivt4C9WMxPTIcBIpf~Kp4VqoTGMS9q-~BwHeFwA0lClx~71EM-dwvikQ0CVsmSuyP3TJeI0Hhi52VCzuFcsJcbsloqQVUPYzp~VcanmgBc~6aiFPSiT0qLEZZ-C5Gj22-6I9tj~X0Xqj~aKC6oAre3Dsa2RgMY57sr413SRqPx4mCb5QZO7ygCA~PlhE3AKwkC88PumO~SD0WYYobZmbAa3DRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 adopted a resolution setting new rules for public comment that the city says implements Senate Bill 2180.

City Administrator J. Dossinger presented the resolution, saying it “affirms the city's obligation to follow Senate Bill 2180,” and noted the proposal draws from a League of Cities model and a version the county recently adopted. Under the adopted policy, public comment will appear either as the last item or the first nonprocedural item on regular meeting agendas. Individuals must submit a speaker card before the meeting that includes name, address and the agenda item the comment relates to; missing information disqualifies the speaker. Speakers are allotted five minutes each and may not “time share.” Written comments can be submitted 24 hours in advance for distribution to commissioners before the meeting; later submissions will be distributed after the meeting.

Dossinger said the policy “emphasizes maintaining order, respect and efficiency in meetings and replaces all previous public comments policies in place by the city of Dickinson.” Zwanko told the commission the League of Cities draft did not include a residence requirement and that the address was requested to assist commissioners in weighing comments, not to bar nonresidents. Dossinger and Zwanko confirmed the policy limits comments to matters on the current or prior agenda; “there will be no opportunity for random comment,” Dossinger said during discussion.

The resolution drew public comment at the meeting. Resident Ryan Masano objected to limits he said would curb First Amendment protections and argued the policy could prevent speakers from raising matters that relate to Dickinson but originate outside city limits. The commission and staff responded that the requirement reflects the new state law and aims to keep meetings on agenda business.

The commission voted to adopt Resolution 25‑25. See the votes summary for mover/second and tally.","The Dickinson City Commission approved a resolution adopting a public comment policy intended to implement Senate Bill 2180, requiring speaker cards, contact information and restricting comments to items on the current or previous agenda.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6520823,"Dickinson commission approves first readings of traffic code updates, tightens rules for UTVs and off‑road vehicles",740,553000,1293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079&start=553&end=1293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118384-7c54700e9720edbd2a8c692879bba079/thumbnail_553000.jpg","/articles/6520823/Dickinson-City/Stark-County/North-Dakota/Dickinson-commission-approves-first-readings-of-traffic-code-updates-tightens-rules-for-UTVs-and-offroad-vehicles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520823-ba7c768db20cc1a291b95b84ea755754/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180679&Signature=SbHttA3p0iXvAUaC4iRSLDW1oD0qrHd93ztlF2Y~WWIGKlqjwyreycmu6ok8AyVeraNU20BaDVsW2HvJW0emJXWpHtPbiVKqA6Yl-NZL8hJvDV2FK6zxt13QupTi~oD0k~9Z0MCN1LAfeQFn4Lv-nUWL9z44MPktKnQaTiGJHKk3Hvsa-m4J9ZEwZsSBOr3y3yQlJsfGxcUsPC6R~EnkvnFw7c3Qk~UpdH-gfu0iO4Y4bY3gCEhKBaJZ1HinKOJqj7-sJcne8~QAcEnfJwZKEWGY-eylSe85tWKZmc2FHlle5ULeOKMs19fAdgmeM2NlD---WAS7I7N3HdoLRRG8CA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 approved first readings of updates to Chapter 58 of the municipal code that implement recent state changes to traffic law and add locally stricter limits on off‑highway vehicles.

City Attorney Zwanko and Police Chief Ciani presented the changes, which the city said reflect both the most recent legislative session and local enforcement concerns. Zwanko said the ordinance updates reflect changes the Legislature adopted this year and earlier, including new infraction definitions and higher fines for certain offenses. “The Dickinson Municipal Code does allow for the demolition of a certain structure if it is deemed to be uninhabitable or unsafe or dangerous, and that is pursuant to Dickinson Municipal Code 8‑1‑84,” Zwanko told the commission while reviewing related municipal code authority. (See the votes summary for motion details.)

Chief Michael Ciani led the discussion of off‑highway vehicles, saying the Police Department and community have seen an increase in ATVs, dirt bikes and UTVs — “side by sides” — operating in the city. Chief Ciani described a statutory gap that allows a 12‑year‑old who has completed a state certified UTV course to operate a side‑by‑side on streets under state code; the city’s amendment would require anyone operating a UTV in the city limits to carry a valid driver’s license. “We’re addressing that in this section and we’re going more restrictive than the actual state code and requiring anyone that’s operating a UTV to have a [valid] driver’s license in their possession,” Ciani said.

The proposal also would prohibit use of ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles within city limits except for narrow exceptions (inclement weather or emergency, snow removal, parades and other authorized events). Ciani said enforcement is largely complaint‑driven and acknowledged practical limits: “It’s difficult enforcement either way but at least this brings clarity that you cannot operate this in the city limits, period.” Council members pressed on details such as helmet requirements, signage or amber lights for vehicles used in snow removal, and whether the ordinance would push riders from streets onto sidewalks; Ciani and staff said the draft bans operation in the city generally, not just on public streets, and that scooters and other e‑vehicles are addressed elsewhere in municipal code.

Commission discussion included safety concerns and support for stricter age and licensing requirements. Commissioner Baer said he supports the licensing and helmet requirements, noting prior accidents involving minors. The commission approved the first reading and will return the item for a second reading where final language and enforcement details can be amended.

The first‑reading vote was taken as part of the July 1 meeting; refer to the votes summary for the motion, mover/second and vote tally. The ordinance is identified in the packet as amendments to Chapter 58 (traffic and vehicles) with a separate section specific to off‑highway vehicles.","The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 approved first readings of ordinance changes updating Chapter 58 traffic provisions and adding restrictions on off‑highway vehicles, including a requirement that UTV drivers hold a valid driver’s license and new limits on ATVs and dirt bikes in city limits.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Dickinson City Commission actions, July 1, 2025

Engineering and planning report: multiple projects underway; Northwest Regional Pond grant approved at state level

Commission approves two rezonings: Maryland Cook lot to R‑2, community orchard site to public use

Commission adopts findings in demolition hearing for 219 Fifth Street East

Dickinson adopts model public‑comment policy tied to state law; limits comments to current or previous agenda items

Dickinson commission approves first readings of traffic code updates, tightens rules for UTVs and off‑road vehicles