Minot council reopens pound services debate, votes to reconsider and approve new RFP

Feb 18, 2026

After heated debate over whether to accept a prior one-bid proposal or seek fresh bids, the Minot City Council voted 6-1 to reconsider and then approve action on the city's pound services RFP, directing staff to engage with local providers and continue procurement steps.

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The Minot City Council on Feb. 17 narrowly moved to revisit and then approve action on the city's pound services request for proposals (RFP), after a prolonged debate about procurement rules and whether to accept a prior proposal from a local animal shelter.

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