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Bismarck commissioners direct staff to refine proposal after mixed public input on street utility fee
Summary
City staff reported 342 survey responses and widespread skepticism about a proposed monthly street utility fee to replace special assessments; commissioners asked staff to return with draft ballot language and options in February, weighing a Home Rule Charter authorization or advisory question and possible phased rollouts of accounts.
City of Bismarck staff on Jan. 13 laid out public-input results and options for a proposed street utility fee that would replace street maintenance special assessments if voters approve the measure. The presentation focused on survey findings, potential rates, and how the city might phase in previously assessed parcels.
Gabe (city staff) summarized the outreach, saying the city received about 342 online survey responses and "about 75% said nearly not interested in the concept at all." He told commissioners the survey is self-selected and not statistically representative but said the…
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