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.
2024 Park Board Meeting Dates | ||
January 18 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
February 15 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
March 21 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
April 18 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
May 16 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
June 20 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
July 25* | 6:00 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
August 15 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
September 19 | 5:15 pm – Public Hearing on the Budget | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
October 17 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
November 21 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
December 19 | 5:15 PM | Tom Baker Meeting Room |
*Please note this monthly meeting has been rescheduled from its regular date and time.
Meeting Notices and Agendas
Administration Division Management Meeting
May 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Park District Conference Room
President Gilbertson will attend this meeting. No Board action will be taken.
- Finance Update
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- 2023 Audit
- Current Financial Status
- Schedule to Develop 2025 Budget
- Human Resources
- Marketing Update
- Burleigh County Parks Update
- Missouri Valley Complex Committee
- Riverfront Plaza/Keelboat Park
- Park Land Options
- Policy Additions/Updates
- Bismarck Renaissance Zone Program
- Grants
- Capital Projects
- Written Reports – Programs, Facilities and Special Events
- 2024 Special Events
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- NSIC Baseball Championships: May 8-11
- State NDWGA 2-Woman Scramble at Riverwood: June 9
- State NDGA Stroke Play at Riverwood: June 29-30
- State Junior and College Championship at Riverwood: July 8-9
- ND Junior Olympic Girls Fastpitch State Tournament: July 12-14
- ND 14 Year Old State Baseball Tournament: August 2-5
- State Team Match Play Championship at Tom O’Leary: August 2-4
- State Putting Championship at Tom O’Leary: August 3
- Women’s E/Rec Northern Slow Pitch National Championship: August 24-25
- Future Special Event – 2026 USA Curling Junior National Championship: March 30 – April 4
- Other
- Commissioner Comments
July Park Board Meeting and 2025 Budget Introduction
July 25th at 6:00 pm at the Tom Baker Meeting Room
Operations Division Management Meeting
May 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Park District Conference Room
Commissioners Jordan and Odell will attend this meeting. No Board action will be taken.
- Finance Update
-
- 2023 Audit
- Current Financial Status
- Schedule to Develop 2025 Budget
- Human Resources
- Marketing Update
- Burleigh County Parks Update
- Missouri Valley Complex Committee
- Riverfront Plaza/Keelboat Park
- Park Land Options
- Policy Additions/Updates
- Bismarck Renaissance Zone Program
- Grants
- Capital Projects
- Written Reports – Programs, Facilities and Special Events
- 2024 Special Events
-
- NSIC Baseball Championships: May 8-11
- State NDWGA 2-Woman Scramble at Riverwood: June 9
- State NDGA Stroke Play at Riverwood: June 29-30
- State Junior and College Championship at Riverwood: July 8-9
- ND Junior Olympic Girls Fastpitch State Tournament: July 12-14
- ND 14 Year Old State Baseball Tournament: August 2-5
- State Team Match Play Championship at Tom O’Leary: August 2-4
- State Putting Championship at Tom O’Leary: August 3
- Women’s E/Rec Northern Slow Pitch National Championship: August 24-25
- Future Special Event – 2026 USA Curling Junior National Championship: March 30 – April 4
- Other
- Commissioner Comments
July Park Board Meeting and 2025 Budget Introduction
July 25th at 6:00 pm at the Tom Baker Meeting Room
Facilities and Programs Division Management Meeting
May 2, 2024 at 3:30 pm
Park District Conference Room
Commissioners Jeske and Zimmerman will attend this meeting. No Board action will be taken.
- Written Reports – Programs, Facilities and Special Events
- Finance Update
-
- 2023 Audit
- Current Financial Status
- Schedule to Develop 2025 Budget
- Human Resources
- Marketing Update
- Burleigh County Parks Update
- Missouri Valley Complex Committee
- Riverfront Plaza/Keelboat Park
- Park Land Options
- Policy Additions/Updates
- Bismarck Renaissance Zone Program
- Grants
- Capital Projects
- 2024 Special Events
-
- NSIC Baseball Championships: May 8-11
- State NDWGA 2-Woman Scramble at Riverwood: June 9
- State NDGA Stroke Play at Riverwood: June 29-30
- State Junior and College Championship at Riverwood: July 8-9
- ND Junior Olympic Girls Fastpitch State Tournament: July 12-14
- ND 14 Year Old State Baseball Tournament: August 2-5
- State Team Match Play Championship at Tom O’Leary: August 2-4
- State Putting Championship at Tom O’Leary: August 3
- Women’s E/Rec Northern Slow Pitch National Championship: August 24-25
- Future Special Event – 2026 USA Curling Junior National Championship: March 30 – April 4
- Other
- Commissioner Comments
July Park Board Meeting and 2025 Budget Introduction
July 25th at 6:00 pm at the Tom Baker Meeting Room
April 19, 2024
TO: Commissioners Jeske, Jordan, Odell, Zimmerman, and President Gilbertson
FROM: Kevin Klipfel, Executive Director
SUBJECT: April 24, 2024 Park Tour
Commissioners:
The Board of Park Commissioners will convene for a tour of parks and facilities on April 24, 2024 starting at 4:00 pm. The tour will depart from the Park District office located at 400 East Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND with plans to return by 6:00 pm.
Board Meeting Packet for April 18, 2024
April 12, 2024
TO: Commissioners Jeske, Jordan, Odell, Zimmerman, and President Gilbertson
FROM: Kevin Klipfel, Executive Director
SUBJECT: April 18, 2024 Park Board Meeting Agenda
Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners will convene for their regular meeting on April 18, 2024 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
- Bismarck Men’s Slowpitch Softball Association
- Bismarck Women’s Slowpitch Softball Association
Item 5. Consideration to Transfer Municipal Country Club Agreement with Lady J’s Catering to New Owners and Approval of Agreement Addendum
Item 6. Consideration of 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
Item 7. Consent Agenda
- Consideration of March 21, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
- Request Board Authorization to Call for Bids:
- Concessions Bids at the BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center
- Replace Roof Top Air Handler at the BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center
- USGA Sand for Bunkers and Greens at Riverwood Golf Course
- Consideration of Agreement with the Bismarck Aquatics and Fitness, Inc. (Aquastorm) for Use of the BSC Aquatic and Wellness Center
Item 8. 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: May 16, 2024 at 5:15 pm in the Tom Baker Meeting Room
Commissioner tour of parks and facilities will be held April 24, 2024 starting at 4:00 pm.