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Williston approves Flex PACE requests and community grant funding
Summary
Commission approved three Flex PACE requests — including $58,000 for American Legion Post 37 and infrastructure support of $269,230.71 for a 40‑unit affordable housing project — and approved a $55,000 annual community grant to Williston State College SBDC plus a $50,000 Community Enhancement Grant program.
At its Sept. 23 meeting the Williston commission approved multiple economic development and grant items presented by Economic Development Director Anna Nelson.
Flex PACE actions: the commission approved three Flex PACE requests. American Legion Post 37 requested assistance for a business purchase not to exceed $58,000. Commonwealth Development Corporation sought $269,230.71 for infrastructure related to a proposed 40‑unit affordable housing project; meeting materials noted that this amount represents infrastructure cost and that no STAR Fund contribution would be required unless contingencies change. A prior 2003 Flex PACE approval for Scully Design Build/Great Northern Events was increased by $161,230.71 (to the new maximum allowed under a tourism designation), with the additional amount split evenly between the STAR Fund and Williams County ($80,615.36 each). The commission approved all Flex PACE applications unanimously (motion by Siemieniewski; second by Gjovig).
Grants: the commission approved a community grant to the Williston State College Small Business Development Office for $55,000 annually through 2030, subject to program continuation and annual review. Commissioners also approved opening the application process for the Community Enhancement Grant program with $50,000 set aside to support nonprofit projects in the region.
Staff said the Commonwealth affordable housing infrastructure request carries a contingency tied to a state application and that no STAR Fund dollars would be directly expended for the infrastructure unless contingencies change. The commission’s approvals allow Economic Development staff to proceed with next steps for program implementation and any required intergovernmental agreements.
