Meetings

The Board of Park Commissioners meets the third Thursday of every month at 5:15 pm in the Tom Baker Room of the City/County Building, 221 N. 5th Street, Bismarck. The dates and times may be subject to change.

Special meetings and public input sessions may also be held at various locations throughout the community.

Public notice of all meetings (day/time/place) will be made public through the media and through the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District website.

LIVE meeting coverage is available on Government Access Channels 2 and 602HD or streaming on ROKU, AppleTV, Fire TV, Facebook and online LIVE and archived at FreeTV.org.

2025 Park Board Meeting Dates
January 16 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
February 20 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
March 20 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
April 17 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
May 15 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
June 19 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
July 17 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
August 21 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
September 11* 5:15 pm – Public Hearing on the Budget Tom Baker Meeting Room
October 16 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
November 20 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
December 18 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room

*Please note this monthly meeting is scheduled a week earlier than its regular date and time.


Meeting Notices and Agendas


Park Board Meeting Packet for July 17, 2025

July 11, 2025

TO:                  Commissioners Gilbertson, Herzog, Jeske, Redmann, and President Zimmerman

FROM:            Kevin Klipfel, Executive Director

SUBJECT:      July 17, 2025 Park Board Meeting Agenda

Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners will convene for their regular meeting on July 17, 2025 at 5:15 pm at the Tom Baker Meeting Room at 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501. The agenda is as follows:

Item 1.          Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

Item 2.          Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3.           Approve Agenda

Item 4.          Featured Partners and Programs

    • iCan Swim Camp
    • iCan Bike Camp

Item 5.          Disposition of Bids

    • Tom O’Leary Golf Cart Path Project
    • Elks Pool Playground Surfacing Replacement
    • General Sibley Park Electrical Project
    • BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center Pool Filter Septum
    • Hot Tub Re-Tiling at Capital Racquet and Fitness Center
    • VFW Sports Center Door Replacement Project

Item 6.             Consideration of Public Comment Policy Update

Item 7.             Storm Cleanup Review

Item 8.             Introduction of 2026 Operating Budget

Item 9.             Consent Agenda

    • Consideration of June 19, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
    • Request Board Authorization to Apply for Destination Development Grants for Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex and Municipal Ballpark
    • Consideration of Agreements
      • Bismarck Hockey Boosters – Ice Arenas
      • Bismarck Figure Skating Club – Ice Arenas
      • Capital Curling Club – Ice Arenas
      • Bismarck Public Schools – Ice Arenas
      • Bismarck Sports Group – Ice Arenas
      • Bismarck Sports Group – Advertising
      • Bismarck Public Schools – BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center
    • Consideration of Real Estate Purchase Agreement – Lots 2, Block 1, Hay Creek Park Addition
    • Request Authorization to Participate in Cooperative Purchasing

Item 10.          Approval of Bills

Individuals or organizations who wish to appear before the Board on an existing agenda item will also make the request in writing or emailed, delivered to the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office by 12:00 noon, 2 days prior to the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners.

Next Regular Board Meeting: August 21, 2025, at 5:15 pm in the Tom Baker Meeting Room