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BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITY

MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

 

 

The Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority met in regular session on the above date at 9:00 A.M. in the Tom Baker Room, Bismarck, North Dakota. Chairman Jim Christianson presiding.

 

Members present: Jim Christianson, Jon Burger, Todd Kovash

Members absent: Jake Axtman and Trevor Vannett

Staff Members: Jeremy Petron, Sue Schaff, Dennis Torgerson, Corey Voegele, Sara Petersen, Isak Johnson

Others present: Kate Herzog, Tamer Basol ,Trudy Anderson

 

Roll Call Jon-yes, Todd-yes, Jim-yes

 

PUBLIC COMMENT---No Public Comment

 

MINUTES

 

Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the August 13, 2026 meeting.

 

     MOTION: A motion was made by Todd Kovash, seconded by Jon Burger and unanimously approved by all

                      members present that the minutes of the August 13, 2026 meeting be approved.

 

REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     MOTION: A motion was made by Todd Kovash, seconded by Jon Burger with a roll call vote, Jon-aye,

                       Todd-aye, and Jim-aye to approve the August financials.

 

REVIEW MONTHLY PARKING RATES & RADISSON HOTEL DAILY RATE

- General discussion was held about the monthly parking rates, and Radisson Hotel number of patron users. Review of regular monthly rate tabled until the next meeting.

 

     MOTION: A motion was made by Jon Burger, seconded by Todd Kovash, with a roll call vote, Jon-aye,

                       Todd-aye, and Jim-aye to approve reducing the number of parking spots used by Radisson Hotel to

           125 at an average cost of $52.00 per spot per month (equal to $217 per day) thru the year 2027.

 

BOARD MEMBER TERM

- Isak Johnson reported on the application process of how to apply online.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

     MOTION: A motion was made by Todd Kovash, seconded by Jon Burger with a roll vote, Jon-aye, Todd-aye,

                       and Jim-aye to grant Jim Christianson the authority to sign a non-binding MOU with Sanford, for

                       negotiation discussions on building a city parking ramp on Sanford parcel property.

 

ADJOURNMENT

- There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 9:28 A.M. and will meet again at the next regular scheduled meeting on October 8, 2026.

 

JEREMY PETRON, SECRETARY