BISMARCK, N.D – In accordance with the CDC and ND Department of Health H1N1 vaccination recommendations, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) will vaccinate household contacts and/or caregivers of infants younger than 6 months of age (parents, siblings age 6 months to 18 years of age, and childcare providers). BBPH will continue to vaccinate pregnant women and children ages 6 months through 4 years old. Pregnant women and young children, particularly those with underlying chronic medical conditions, are at higher risk for severe illness and complications from the H1N1 virus.

· H1N1 Vaccination Clinic will begin at 12:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m., at the BBPH facility, 500 E Front Ave., Bismarck.

· A limited number of vaccine doses are available and will be given until the supply is exhausted.

· There will be no charge for this service.

· For more information, please call 355-1540.

Please park only in designated areas signed for BBPH use. Please obey posted signs and be respectful of the parking designated for other businesses. Additional parking is available at the East end of the BBPH Parking Lot. Parking is also available for use across the street at the Civic Center Exhibit Hall, Parking Lot A on 5th Street.

Please visit www.bismarck.org or http://www.ndflu.com/FluClinic.aspx for on-going information about expanded vaccine availability to priority groups as additional vaccine becomes available.

BISMARCK, N.D. –  The City of Bismarck will be hosting an open house Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Belle Mehus City Auditorium Atrium, 201 North 6th Street,  to receive public input on a proposed new multi-level parking structure located near North 6th Street and Thayer Avenue.
 
Information will be provided about:
• Designs and Concepts
• Project Site
• Redevelopment Opportunities
• Project Timetable
• Public Space
• Preliminary Cost Estimates
 
Citizens are invited to come to see and learn more about the proposed project, to offer thoughts and comments to the project committee, and to learn more about the redevelopment efforts in the downtown Bismarck area.
 
For more information contact Jason Tomanek, Downtown Planner at 701.355.1849 or visit www.bismarck.org

In accordance with the CDC and ND Department of Health H1N1 vaccination recommendations, on Thursday, 10/29/09, Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) will begin vaccination of children ages 6 months through 4 years old and pregnant women. Pregnant women and young children, particularly those with underlying chronic medical conditions, are at higher risk for severe illness and complications from the H1N1 virus.

· H1N1 Vaccination Clinic will begin at 1 pm and end at 6:30pm, at the BBPH facility, 500 E Front Ave., Bismarck.
· A limited number of vaccine doses are available and will be given until the supply is exhausted.
· There will be no charge for this service.
· For more information, please call 355-1540.

Please visit www.bismarck.org or http://www.ndflu.com/FluClinic.aspx for on-going information about expanded vaccine availability to priority groups as additional vaccine becomes available.

October 21, 2009 — The Mandan City Commission during its regular meeting held last evening approved a retail and restaurant rent subsidization program for 2010 aimed at securing new business concepts for downtown Mandan.

The program is intended to help fill vacant storefronts to create a more contiguous, complementary and stable retail district.

The program will use sales tax dollars to help new retail shopkeepers and restaurant owners pay rent for one year. Eligible and approved businesses will receive assistance for up to 50 percent of monthly rent, not to exceed $3 per square foot for retail or $5 per square foot for restaurants. There is an additional cap of $20,000 per property regardless of business type. Funding for the program is set at $60,000 for 2010.

The boundary for the program surrounds the downtown core area, including Main Street and First Street between Eighth Avenue NW and Sixth Avenue NE. A map, complete program guidelines and the application are posted at www.cityofmandan.com. For more information, contact the City of Mandan Business Development Office, phone 667-3485.

All applications are subject to review and approval by the Mandan Growth Fund committee and the Mandan City Commission.

October 15, 2009 — The Mandan Growth Fund committee earlier this week recommended approval of a new program aimed at securing new retail concepts for downtown Mandan. The City Commission will consider the proposal at its regular meeting, Tuesday, October 20.

The proposal would use sales tax dollars to help new retail shopkeepers and restaurant owners pay rent for one year. Eligible businesses would receive assistance for up to 50 percent of monthly rent or no more than $3 per square foot for retail and no more than $5 per square foot for restaurants.

Funding of $60,000 is proposed for 2010 using dollars in the City of Mandan business development budget set aside for a retail incubator or other programs aimed at fostering new entrepreneurship and attracting retail to Mandan.

Mandan Business Development Director Ellen Huber explains, “Retail needs a critical mass of residents and vice versa. Mandan retailers also need more retailers. A larger downtown cluster of retail will better attract customers on multi-purpose shopping trips.”

The program is proposed for Mandan’s downtown core area, along Main Street and First Street between Eighth Avenue NW and Sixth Avenue NE.

Since 2006, the city has secured commitments for the new construction, expansion and renovation of 36 commercial properties through either the Renaissance Zone or Storefront Improvement programs. Many of these projects are complete. Mandan has attracted several new businesses and has seen growth in jobs downtown. Still, significant vacancies remain.

More retail shopping is the most important factor to improving Mandan, according to 73 percent of respondents in a 2008 survey of Mandan households. Another 19 percent selected more restaurants as most important. The desire of Mandan citizens for more retail and restaurants was confirmed this year through an on-line survey conducted as part of a community strategic planning effort.

A copy of the proposed Downtown Retail and Restaurant Rent Subsidization Program can be viewed at www.cityofmandan.com or is available upon request at the City of Mandan Business Development Office, phone 667-3485.

Tuesday’s City Commission meeting will be held at City Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m.