BISMARCK, N.D. – “No Re-parking” signs are now posted in downtown Bismarck. Bismarck City Ordinance 5857, Section 12-13-21, goes into effect today. Downtown parking areas affected by the No Re-parking ordinance are from 2nd Street to 7th Street, and North to South from Main Avenue to Thayer. “No Re-Parking areas are clearly marked with signage posted,” said Lt. Steve Kilde. “Citizens will be allowed a 30 day grace period for the No Re-Parking areas only, to provide an opportunity for them to familiarize themselves with the new No Re-parking areas,” said Kilde. Citizens are reminded that 90-minute parking remains in place for the entire downtown area including the No Re-parking areas and Parking Enforcement Officers will continue to issue citations for violations.

In order to avoid a re-parking violation a vehicle must move off the “block face” and not return (or re-park) for a minimum of 4 hours. A “block face” includes parking spaces on BOTH sides of the street. Ordinance 5857, Section 12-13-21 provides: “if the vehicle involved has not been moved a distance of 1200 feet during the period of time established and posted in accordance with this chapter…and the block is signed to prohibit re-parking in the same block, proof that the posted time-limit restriction has elapsed and that the vehicle remains parked or has been moved and is again parked in the same block on either side of the street shall constitute prima facie proof that the vehicle has remained stationary for that period of time.” For more information and to view the Ordinance and signage visit www.bismarck.org

Humanities scholar and author, Clay S. Jenkinson and Bismarck State College President Larry C. Skogen introduce Dr. Herman Viola, Curator Emeritus with the Smithsonian Institute, who talks about Indians in the military.

To find out more, watch Conversations with Clay Jenkinson – Changing Interpretations of Western History (2/26/12) on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

These are conversations they both believe North Dakotans need to have. Their goal is to help people of the state reconnect with key events in their history within a broader social context and to spotlight Bismarck State College as an important player in promoting humanities within the community. These programs were funded in part by the North Dakota Humanities Council.

You can find more information and schedules on our web site.

Visit “Conversations at Bismarck State College” at: www.bsctalk.com.

Bismarck State College and The Dakota Institute of Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation hosted a two-day symposium that observed and examined the effect of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Heartland of America.

This episode includes live reports from the former World Trade Center site in New York City and two other sites. A small contingent of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony also performs music in remembrance ot the event and those that perished.

Watch 9/11 Ten Years Later – Live Reports from 3 Sites & the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The Bismarck City Commission received and adopted the Strategic Plan at its regular meeting March 27. Josh Askvig, City Commission liaison provided highlights of the plan and Patrick Ibarra, Consultant with the Mejorando Group, provided an update and insights to Commissioners prior to their adoption of the plan. “The Strategic Plan reflects what we want to be as a community moving forward and it is a great testament to the citizens of Bismarck,” said Mayor Warford. “I am delighted with the level of enthusiasm and the contributions made by the community during the development of the plan. This is a ‘living document’ that will be revisited and tweaked as we look to our future.”

Mayor Warford affirmed the importance of taking action and being proactive with a primary focus upon growth, and an action plan for implementation. Warford assigned each commissioner to one of four key areas of the plan, empowering each with the ability to take ownership and to become champions of their respective, assigned areas.

Key Area Assignments
Economic Vitality – Commissioner Mike Seminary
Community Character – Commissioner Brenda Smith
Civic Engagement – Commissioner Josh Askvig
Community Services – Commissioner Parrell Grossman

Mayor Warford also charged Commissioner Askvig with leading and “jumpstarting” a green space initiative for new development areas in Bismarck as the City plans for growth. “We are a dynamic people looking to our future,” said Askvig. “I am very enthusiastic about getting started and putting this ambitious plan into action.”

For more information visit www.bismarck.org

BISMARCK, N.D. – Bodyworks: A Toolkit for Healthy Teens and Strong Families is a class available in Bismarck free of charge beginning April 3. Bodyworks classes will be held every Tuesday in April, and the first Tuesday in May, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. in the Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) conference room, 500 East Front Ave., Bismarck. Bodyworks, is a class that promotes healthy behavior changes and a healthy body image for 12-18 year olds. Parents or guardians are encouraged to attend at least one class session and are invited to attend all classes. A fun toolkit will be given to each participant. The class is FREE and enrollment for each session is limited to twenty participants. Call 701-355-1540 to register.

Families can find Bodyworks information at www.bismarck.org/publichealth or www.womenshealth.gov/bodyworks. Bodyworks helps youth to improve lifestyle choices, helps parents think as role models, gives hands-on ideas to make life better, and is offered at no cost to
participants. Bodyworks is part of Bismarck’s Moving More Eating Smarter project and supported by GO! Bismarck Mandan, a healthy community coalition.

For more information, contact Bismarck Burleigh Public Health at 701-355-1540.