On Saturday July 11, 2009, The public is invited to attend The Mayors’ Economic Development Advisory Group Meeting at the Tom Baker Room in Bismarck.

The meeting allowed the public to provide input and to learn more about recommendations the committee developed that could enable more efficient and effective local economic development.

The group established by Bismarck Mayor John Warford and Mandan Mayor Tim Helbling and supported by the City Commissions of Bismarck and Mandan released an Interim Report of the group’s activities and progress over the period between October 2008 and January 2009.

Watch the Video On Demand version of The Mayors’ Economic Development Advisory Group Meeting now!

Thanks to the City Magazine and KFYR for including Dakota Media Access as part of their July “Salutes…” series.

You can find more information about City Magazine and read their online version at www.thecitymag.com.  Issues are available for FREE around the Bismarck and Mandan area.  Look for your copy today!

If you would like to see the on-air interview, you can see it at:  http://www.kfyrtv.com/news_stories.asp?news=31663

The Mandan Growth Fund Committee will meet at noon on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at City Hall, 205 2nd Avenue NW.
Agenda Items:

1.  Introductions

2.  Consider for approval the following minutes:
a)  May 22, 2009

3.  Consider amendments to the General Policy Guidelines of the Mandan Growth Fund

4.  Consider Application for Property Tax Incentives for New and Expanding Businesses for the following:

a)  Daffinrud Family Limited Partnership
b)  Riverfront Resources Ltd

5.  Other Business
a)  Discussion related to potential applications for Tax Increment Financing and Property Tax Exemptions for residential developments
b)  Future meeting dates

Bismarck, N.D.  —When approaching an intersection with non-operating traffic lights, first look for an official who may be directing traffic. If an official is present, follow their commands. If an officer is not present, drivers should use extreme caution and not assume they have the right of way.  North Dakota State law specifies that in these situations, drivers shall regard an intersection with non-operating traffic lights the same as an intersection with four way stop signs.

If all traffic signal lights are flashing red at the intersection this means the same thing as a stop sign—STOP. Proceed when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles. Flashing yellow at an intersection means proceed with caution.

We ask motorists to use common sense and approach an intersection with non-operating traffic lights with extreme caution until temporary signs are placed or the signal light is repaired,” said Paul Fraase, City Attorney.  Keith Hunke, Assistant City Administrator, asks citizens to “please drive defensively”. “Don’t assume that cross traffic is going to stop.  Public safety is our primary concern,” said Hunke. 

For more information call the Bismarck Police Department at 223-1212 or visit www.bismarck.org.

The Mayors’ Economic Development Advisory Group will hold a Public Input Meeting, Saturday, July 11, 2009, 9 a.m., in the Tom Baker Room, City County Building, 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck.  Public input may be submitted during the meeting by calling 355-1312.

The public is invited to attend to provide input and to learn more about recommendations the committee developed that could enable more efficient and effective local economic development.

The group established by Bismarck Mayor John Warford and Mandan Mayor Tim Helbling and supported by the City Commissions of Bismarck and Mandan released an Interim Report of the group’s activities and progress over the period between October 2008 and January 2009.

For more details please follow this link:

http://www.bismarck.org/uploads/doc_MEDAG_July_11_Public_Meeting_Information_7_6_09.pdf

For more information about the meeting you may call 355-1300. The meeting will be broadcast live on Dakota Media Access Government Channel 2 and live web stream  at the www.freetv.org link.