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The consultant described three possible next steps: avoid wetland impacts by shifting the plat and rights-of-way, purchase mitigation credits from an established bank, or prepare an on-site mitigation plan and proceed with permitting. Committee members were told to expect a preliminary report within roughly a month and that the site-level field delineation would follow the initial review.

Why it matters: Wetlands, right-of-way layout and stormwater design affect where roads, water, sewer and storm infrastructure can be placed and whether the city will accept parts of the road network into the public right-of-way. Those design choices also affect whether road sections will be urbanized curb-and-gutter collector streets or rural-ditch sections.

Key points
- Moore Engineering will complete a tabletop review, then field delineation; the committee should see a preliminary report and recommendations within a few weeks.
- The plat has been placed on hold until wetland impacts are identified and the committee chooses an approach (avoid, buy mitigation credits, or prepare a mitigation plan and seek permits).
- City staff prefer some sections to be urbanized (curb and gutter) for future acceptance; committee should decide which existing road alignments to keep private within easements and which to dedicate as public right-of-way.

Next steps
Staff will bring the consultant\u000027s preliminary wetland report and options back to the committee for direction; plat and stormwater plans will move through the City of Bismarck\u000027s review once the committee decides which mitigation path to follow.

Ending
The committee agreed to keep wetlands, plat and infrastructure on future agendas while staff and Moore Engineering finish the delineation and present mitigation options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 18, 2025 Missouri Valley Complex Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Moore Engineering has begun a tabletop review for wetlands delineation; committee paused the plat until wetland impacts and mitigation strategy (avoidance, mitigation bank credits, or permitting) are clarified.","taxTitle","Burleigh County, North Dakota","taxId",2735,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476776,"Committee seeks legal guidance on leases vs. operating agreements; equestrian group invited to present proposal",853,3469000,4322000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716840-78bd5b3a093b7e7da2970932bb0a9182&start=3469&end=4322","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716840-78bd5b3a093b7e7da2970932bb0a9182/thumbnail_3469000.jpg","/articles/6476776/Burleigh-County/North-Dakota/Committee-seeks-legal-guidance-on-leases-vs-operating-agreements-equestrian-group-invited-to-present-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476776-3a0d5bdb1ab6d84e64342b3523f1e135/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197191&Signature=UjkkMM~m3a02Kje~cxMGx~6tnYJNBtVXJRHVY4YYbKfFtsClp2sVrfs7xfqVvKecEjzPaBEcKbn0lJ8mjB1KwceMwoExBLZd3C6NpJeHjrYYyk3GZx5-4mVRVsvitJsM4hZp2v8RiwMBqFvH9gqQKwpn8~iOt5kKQfzLk9NgZi62I~Sbm1hm7yR3fOX6N~mU8AUFWznJ-7~5jlb5~Sbs5JjBQyV9xkuZJ7y274bLEg4YOwejSEr7klhCa-UoMz4H4uKzW9hsFllK49eu1xppjf181tIgc8hz7NICybxHhfr9xqYOWEK1-tpJ~zE7N5K3303fDc-dCrAc2e7GSe~2iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members discussed whether existing occupants at the Missouri Valley Complex should remain on their current leases or be transitioned to standardized operating agreements. Members agreed the county\u000027s state's-attorney office should review current leases and recommend a consistent legal framework before the committee approves any new long-term arrangements.

The equestrian and agricultural center representatives have asked the committee to allow development of a lease or operating agreement; the committee agreed to invite the group to present a written proposal at the next meeting and asked staff to supply the county\u000027s counsel with the current leases for review.

Why it matters: Committee members said inconsistent or informal lease language could create long-term liabilities or conflicting expectations for tenants and the county. Members said existing tenants with decades of presence at the complex should not be forced into unfavorable terms; the committee asked legal counsel to propose forms that differentiate grandfathered tenants from new users.

Details
- Staff confirmed they have circulated copies of current leases to the county liaison and the state's-attorney office for review.
- Members asked counsel to advise whether to use leases, memoranda of understanding, or operating agreements, and whether separate forms should be used for \"grandfathered\" occupants and for new users.
- The committee suggested that, if the equestrian group has a developed agreement, it should bring that document to the committee for review; if the group does not yet have wording, the county counsel\u000027s recommended template should guide the group's submission.

Next steps
The chair will request the state's-attorney office to review current leases and provide recommended language and options at the committee\u000027s next meeting. The equestrian/agriculture group is to be invited to present a proposal; the committee said it will consider the group's materials and forward a recommendation to the full Burleigh County Commission if appropriate.

Ending
Members emphasized that the committee wants a consistent process for evaluating future proposals and that it will not unilaterally alter existing tenants\u000027 rights without counsel\u000027s guidance and a transparent committee recommendation to the county commission.","The committee asked the county state's attorney to advise whether existing tenants should be moved from leases to operating agreements and recommended the Ag and Equestrian Center present a proposed agreement at the next committee meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476781,"Committee members, residents alarmed at possibility of selling Missouri Valley Complex land to data center developers",735,1834000,2569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716840-78bd5b3a093b7e7da2970932bb0a9182&start=1834&end=2569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716840-78bd5b3a093b7e7da2970932bb0a9182/thumbnail_1834000.jpg","/articles/6476781/Burleigh-County/North-Dakota/Committee-members-residents-alarmed-at-possibility-of-selling-Missouri-Valley-Complex-land-to-data-center-developers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476781-c983eced8a0f1809333f0f19a49156d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197191&Signature=C8QT88fRma6FP7C2vJvbM6I~PNYOwidG5FF9rA~bA8PiOntEdJXbiqZg8fdu0OAOMxDh8NsV8GU5I8TshuLtIZizqpdAs2Fxwk6vaWqFdhAWmsz7mDytx8AzaXLGrDs0YTXWveUJx58zzhbT~cfuD0JYIFcFzI3sRM3Om9EsLVvBZtWTmQcf9R6kivtJge7FmW3mOUZDZww-Wathwj4Yg91MX7fR6EcTq~m~BEfyMZZXnmW5CJrtXJ9UgpxRoeLmzBmsg7IORt~kpRbGPgOwlUH1hEUX8-i~2bNO6ncAc2ZtgtOr05vWm0j9yDa0caD680fMcnZuWIucjGpmMSPuHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members and some attendees said they oppose selling the Missouri Valley Complex land for large commercial development after a broker at a recent county commission meeting said he was looking for roughly 300 acres under the power-line easement for a data center.

Members said the property lies inside city limits in some areas, which complicates county control, and several committee members urged the Burleigh County Commission to adopt clearer policy or a ballot amendment to restrict disposal or sale of the complex until the county\u000027s long-term plan is settled.

Why it matters: Committee members said a sale could undercut long-standing uses and capital investments made by local groups, including the equestrian community, and that a sale to a deep-pocketed commercial developer could materially change land use and local budgets. Several members urged legal review of the property\u000027s original purchase agreement, which earlier committee members said may have restricted use to fairgrounds.

Key points
- A broker recently told the county commission he is searching for about 300 acres under transmission lines; committee members reported receiving many emails from residents urging that the land not be sold.
- Members noted that the City of Bismarck has finalized zoning that allows data centers in some locations; parts of the complex and adjacent parcels lie within city limits, complicating restrictions the county can impose.
- Several committee members proposed exploring either (a) a county policy to protect the land, (b) a charter amendment or ballot measure restricting sale or commercial uses, or (c) ensuring sale proceeds are restricted to fairground-related purposes.
- Committee members asked the state's attorney to check historical documents and purchase agreements for any use restrictions tied to the county\u000027s acquisition of the land.

Process and legal questions
Committee members referenced prior work indicating the county in 2001 removed a statutory clause that previously limited the property's use to fairgrounds; one member said records show the language was removed in about February 2001. Members said they will ask legal counsel to confirm whether any enforceable restriction remains in the county\u000027s title or in recorded purchase documents.

Ending
Members asked staff to bring legal research and suggested policy options back to the committee so the group can recommend whether to pursue a charter amendment, ordinance, or other protective measures before the county proceeds with any disposition of property.","Committee members and attendees expressed strong opposition to a recent presentation by a broker seeking 300 acres for data-center development. Members discussed zoning, public statutes and possible charter protections to deter commercial sale.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476784,"Missouri Valley Complex committee removes Phase 3 from operating budget, seeks legal guidance on sales-tax swap and 3% levy cap",1254,91000,1345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716840-78bd5b3a093b7e7da2970932bb0a9182&start=91&end=1345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716840-78bd5b3a093b7e7da2970932bb0a9182/thumbnail_91000.jpg","/articles/6476784/Burleigh-County/North-Dakota/Missouri-Valley-Complex-committee-removes-Phase-3-from-operating-budget-seeks-legal-guidance-on-sales-tax-swap-and-3-levy-cap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476784-9ff5d5851c7158b21ca3666619c16b6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197191&Signature=DhQm2DWAOGee1lyvvNiRjnx61qFuTebO3TE-bHR4TazwF-JgivUg-4visCuAp0KtlKq4WWyAfqYtiGoV7AW-YZt5CipsqbQo7emg8DQ3C5-pZP6~f66mmCQr7zodzi1hmEh5pxDWDjDoaMAyrmOvIzJHbIl~SvxK9BqyjF4zUZ8Q6ISpAvdy64wg2RZ88-JN9mLOZjZpwEUrkuBfqR2RrVbhJKCWVI~hla0U868ef5yFcoid~E11uquygQASKsXFjbXMo1Q2q4NQY-0LM9C8JypQh99~v9VoRdHZNjF4asepAl06~mgB~jGAWVSwEwemLWy~IDrDz8PgGaeGi6VK~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missouri Valley Complex Committee on Wednesday removed a proposed Phase 3 design line from its draft operating budget and directed staff to pursue using reserve funds for planning costs while the county seeks legal guidance on how a new dedicated sales tax interacts with the state\u000027s 3% levy cap.

Committee members said they will leave nonrecurring planning and capital work out of the operational levy-funded budget where possible and ask the Burleigh County attorney and, if necessary, the state attorney general for written opinions about how levies will be calculated if sales tax replaces some levied dollars.

The committee\u000027s action came after extended discussion about how to fund grading, snow removal and asphalt maintenance for the Missouri Valley Complex, and whether upfront planning and design costs should come from operating revenues or from a county reserve. Commissioner Munson said past phases of planning came from reserve funds; members agreed Phase 3 planning should be removed from the operational budget and pursued as a reserve-funded planning item.

Why it matters: Committee members said the way the county treats sales-tax revenue versus property-tax levy dollars could change the 3% cap on levied revenue and therefore the county\u000027s future budget flexibility. The group wants a written legal interpretation before committing levy dollars to large capital items.

Most important facts
- Committee removed the Phase 3 line item from the draft operating budget and indicated planning/design work should come from reserve funds rather than the general operating levy.
- Committee members said last year\u000027s operating baseline for the complex was small (committee discussion referenced figures in the low hundreds of thousands); a cited reserve balance of about $5,000,000 was discussed as available for one-time capital or planning costs.
- Members asked for a formal opinion from the county\u000027s state\u000027s-attorney office and said they likely will seek an opinion from the state attorney general about whether the 3% levy cap applies to levied dollars only or to the broader budget when sales tax replaces some levied dollars.
- Snow removal, crack sealing and chip sealing remain budgeted-operational items to be reimbursed to the county highway department rather than absorbed by the department.

Budget and levy details discussed
Committee members said last year\u000027s county budget was about $40,000,000 but levied dollars were lower (\"30 something\" million was discussed), and that if a dedicated sales tax lowers the amount the county levies in future years (for example to a hypothetical $15,000,000), the legal interpretation of the 3% cap could reduce the board\u000027s allowed levy growth. Members repeatedly urged getting a legal interpretation before adopting or committing levy-funded capital.

On routine operations, members confirmed routine site work (grading, snow removal and asphalt maintenance) will remain reimbursed to the county highway department from the complex\u000027s operating budget. Members said those recurring maintenance items should not be shifted to reserve funds.

Process and next steps
Committee members asked staff to: (1) remove Phase 3 from the operational draft and treat it as a reserve-funded planning item; (2) request a written opinion from the county state\u000027s-attorney office and, if necessary, from the state attorney general about the 3% calculation and the effect of the dedicated sales tax; and (3) present a revised budget and a recommendation about which items are one-time (reserve) versus ongoing (operational) at the committee\u000027s next meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve minutes of the May 21 meeting: moved and seconded during the meeting and approved as distributed. (Motion text: \"I move to approve the minutes.\" Mover and seconder not specified in the transcript record; outcome: approved.)

Ending
Committee members agreed to revisit the revised budget at the next meeting after legal guidance and after staff clarifies which costs are one-time capital and which are recurring maintenance. The committee left planning and construction-phase funding decisions contingent on the legal opinions requested.","Committee members removed a proposed Phase 3 design line from the Complex’s operational budget and agreed to pursue reserve-fund financing while the county seeks legal opinions on how a recent dedicated sales tax could affect the state\u000027s 3% levy-cap calculation.","actionData","errors"]

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