Judi Swanberg and Jennifer DeForest shared an update on Riverwood Women’s Golf Association as a Bismarck Parks and Recreation District featured partner.

BPRD Recreation Manager RaNae Jochim shared information about the upcoming July Celebration in honor of National Park and Recreation Month. 2026 marks the 40th year BPRD has hosted July Celebration with free and low-cost activities for all ages.

The Board approved the bids for pool equipment upgrade at Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex from Associated Pool Builders in the amount of $835,300 as the pool contractor and from Edling Electric in the amount of $123,500 as the electrical contractor.

The Board received an update on Bismarck’s Red, White, and Boom event on July 4.

The Board approved Round 2 Matching Grants as follows:

• Bismarck Horse Club & North Dakota Cutting Horse Association
• Fastrax BMX
• Teddy Roosevelt Family Day

The Board appointed Executive Director Dave Leker as Clerk.

The Board recognized outgoing President Mark Zimmerman.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 5:15pm in the Tom Baker Meeting Room.