Applicant Sought for Bismarck Human Relations Committee
By · CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. – Mayor John Warford is seeking Bismarck residents interested in serving a three year term on the Bismarck Human Relations Committee. The deadline for applications is July 30, 2010. The volunteer committee has one open position. Anyone residing in the City of Bismarck or the City’s extraterritorial area is eligible for appointment. The new committee member will be announced at the August 10, 2010, City Commission meeting.
The Human Relations Committee meets the third Monday of every month at the City/County Building. The committee has adopted a policy that four consecutive absences from meetings will result in a request for resignation.
The mission of the Mayor’s Human Relations Committee is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all Bismarck citizens and to eliminate any discriminatory barriers that prevent them from reaching their full human potential.
Interested Bismarck residents should send Mayor Warford a letter describing their qualifications, background, and why they would be interested in serving on the committee. Please visit www.bismarck.org and click on application. The letter and or application should be mailed to:
Mayor John Warford
City of Bismarck
PO Box 5503
Bismarck, ND 58506-5503
For more information you may contact: Bismarck City Administration at 701-355-1300 or
visit www.bismarck.org
Residents of Bismarck, the City of Lincoln and customers of the South Central Regional Water District served by the City of Bismarck are asked to continue to refrain from using water for anything but essential purposes until mid-day on Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
The treatment problems at the Bismarck water plant have been resolved and the plant is running at a capacity of 18 million gallons per day. This should be adequate to allow moderate irrigation use. Water reservoir levels are increasing and should be near their normal levels by mid-day Wednesday. Reduced water use the last several days has greatly assisted in helping to get the reservoirs refilled. Work is continuing to get the plant to full capacity.
Even though the request for restrictions has been lifted we urge citizens to use water wisely during the upcoming hot weather to avoid depleting the reservoirs.
• With the recent rains there should be adequate moisture in the root zone for most lawns.
• Please water only if there are signs that it is required. You can check your lawn by stepping on it. If the grass springs back when you lift your foot it does not need water.
• Please avoid running sprinkler systems when it is windy.
The City would like to thank its customers for their assistance in helping to
resolve this problem.
Mandan Tomorrow — July 21, 2010
By · CommentsYou are invited and encouraged to attend the Mandan Tomorrow Mid-Year Update on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Mandan Fire Station on Collins Avenue. Committee chairpersons will present progress made on the Mandan Tomorrow strategic plan and detail upcoming projects. The general public as well as City/County Commissions and School/Park Boards will also be invited to attend.
Representing each of the four strategic plan initiatives, which include Leadership, Pride & Image; Economic Opportunity & Prosperity; Quality Places & Destinations; and Education & Workforce, the chairpersons will lead a discussion about their respective projects, encourage participant feedback and outline their committee’s next steps.
A quorum of the members of the Mandan City Commission, Mandan Park Board, Mandan School Board and Morton Commission may be present as all have been invited to attend.
The agenda is as follows:
A. Introductions
B. Presentation of Mandan Tomorrow Mid-Year Update 2010
C. Committee Members Available for Public Input & General Comments
D. Next Update January 2011.
Location:
Mandan Fire Station No. 1
110 Collins Ave
Mandan, ND 58554
Residents of Bismarck, the City of Lincoln and customers of the South Central Regional Water District served by the City of Bismarck are asked to refrain from using water for anything but essential purposes until further notice.
The treatment problems at the Bismarck water treatment plant are in the process of being resolved and the plant is producing water with limited capacity. Reservoir levels are currently low and the requested reductions in water use will allow the reservoirs to refill. Customers may experience low water pressure until the reservoirs and towers can be refilled to their normal levels.
The public will be notified when normal operations are restored.
With the recent rain events watering of lawns and gardens should not be necessary. If you have an irrigation system that is set on an automatic schedule we request that you cancel the scheduled irrigation. This will help greatly in conserving water.
The City would like to thank its customers for their cooperation and patience while this problem is being resolved.
BISMARCK, N.D. – A permit is required to remove or plant boulevard trees in the City of Bismarck. Property owners may plant street trees by obtaining a Permit to Plant Trees on Public Street Rights of Way from the Forestry Division. Permits are free of charge. A forester will conduct an on-site inspection to determine where the trees can be placed, recommend species that are best suited for each site, and issue the permit. The Forestry Division schedules appointments for street tree planting permits. In most cases it is not necessary for the homeowner to be present.
Homeowners must request the City Forester to come and inspect boulevard trees that they desire to remove prior to removal. A permit will then be issued if approved by the Forester. As a practice, requests to remove trees due to fruit or seed drop issues are not granted.
Placement of trees in the lawn area must accommodate proper spacing between trees and minimum distances from: intersections, fire hydrants, street lights, overhead wires, driveways, mailboxes, street lights, and water service lines.
Contact the Bismarck Forestry Division for a Permit to Plant or Remove Trees on Public Rights of Way (boulevards). Call the Forestry Division at 355-1733 or fill out the online form at www.bismarck.org/forestry to schedule an appointment for a Permit, and to inquire about the cost share incentive program, Partners in Planting.
