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Bismarck commission advances third‑party management plan, creates Event Center Authority and appoints inaugural board
Summary
After public comment urging protection of event center staff, the commission approved creating an Event Center Authority Board and advanced the city’s plan to contract with a third‑party manager (Oak View Group recommended). City staff said a draft contract including employee protections and KPIs will be developed for future commission review.
The Bismarck City Commission on Dec. 16 approved creation of a seven‑member Bismarck Event Center Authority Board and moved forward with plans to contract with a third‑party management firm recommended by a selection committee.
Susan Dingle, a longtime event‑center advocate, told commissioners the venue’s employees are "the secret sauce of the event center" and urged that staff be preserved and treated as partners in any management transition. Commissioners raised questions about staff protections, existing event contracts, and expected returns on the city’s investment.
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