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BISMARCK MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORIT

MEETING MINUTES

AUGUST 13, 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, Jake Axtman and Trevor Vannett via phone

Members absent: None

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

Others present: Kate Herzog, Jason Tomanek, Stephen Larson

 

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENT---No Public Comment

 

MINUTES

Chairman Jim Christianson called for consideration of the minutes of the June 11, 2026 meeting.

     MOTION: A motion was made by Jake Axtman, seconded by Todd Kovash and unanimously approved by all

                       members present that the minutes of the June 11, 2026 meeting be approved.

REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

                      Todd-aye, Jake-aye, Trevor-aye and Jim-aye to approve the June & July financials.

 

STATUS UPDATE ON 2026 PROJECTS (CAMERAS AND 3^RD ST RAMP ELEVATOR)

Jeremy Petron reported that the Camera Project is 50% completed.

Jeremy Petron reported that the Elevator supplies are on order. The project will start mid September and take

     approximately 6 to 8 weeks to complete.

 

RAMP CONDITION ASSESSMENT-ENGINEER ESTIMATES ON FUTURE REPAIR

Jeremy Petron reported on CW Structural and Walker Consultants proposal for on-site assessment of repair

     projects at the Parkade Ramp and Galleria Ramp. Lump sum proposal is $11,400 per Ramp.

 

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

                       Todd-aye, Jake-aye, Trevor-aye and Jim-aye to approve both C W Structural and Walker’s

                       proposals for the Parkade Ramp and the Galleria Ramp.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

- Jeremy reported that the ND Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition moved in August 1, 2026.

- Stephen Larson spoke about a committee starting a curb management and parking assessment study.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairman Jim Christianson declared the Bismarck Municipal Parking Authority adjourned at 9:30 A.M. and will meet again at the next regular scheduled meeting on September 10, 2026.

 

JEREMY PETRON, SECRETARY