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Williston approves rezoning and PUD amendment to expand municipal golf course to 18 holes
Summary
The Williston Board of City Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 24 to amend the Williston Square Planned Unit Development and rezone 82.77 acres to allow expansion of the city’s 9‑hole municipal course into an 18‑hole course with clubhouse and practice facilities.
The Williston Board of City Commissioners on Feb. 24 approved an amendment to the Williston Square Planned Unit Development and rezoned 82.77 acres to allow expansion of the municipal golf course from nine to 18 holes.
City Planner Kent Jarcik described the project as a new 18‑hole design by Kevin Norby of Norby Golf Design that will add a clubhouse, underground cart storage, a short‑game practice area, putting green, driving range, new parking and a maintenance shop north of hole No. 6. The proposal covers Lots 29 and 31 of the Williston Square Subdivision; Lot 31 will change from R‑1 (single‑family residential) to P (parks and open space).
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the item on Feb. 17 and had information on stormwater management, water and sewer service, water reuse for irrigation and timing of construction, Jarcik said. He added the northeast portions will be separated from future residential lots by a street right‑of‑way, an earthen berm and tree plantings intended to provide buffering.
During the public hearing Lonnie Steppler, who identified himself as a resident, asked whether the land was part of Sloulin Field and whether Parks and Recreation purchased the land from the city; President Klug replied Lot 29 is part of Sloulin Field and said Parks and Recreation is responsible for maintaining the golf course and that the project was a joint effort with the city. Steppler also raised a public‑process concern that the public has fewer levers of influence than the commission; Klug invited him to address Planning and Zoning directly.
Commissioner James Bervig moved to approve the amendment to the Williston Square PUD master plan and the rezone; the commission approved both motions (Motion #1 by Bervig, Motion #2 by Bekkedahl; seconders Gjovig), with the vote recorded as AYE: Gjovig, Bekkedahl, Siemieniewski, Bervig and Klug. Both motions carried 5‑0.
The city said the expanded course is expected to close after Labor Day during construction and would reopen in 2028. Jarcik said the course will assist with stormwater management and provide passive open space and recreational opportunities.
The commission’s approval authorizes the land‑use change and rezoning; any detailed subdivision platting, road right‑of‑way actions and construction approvals will follow through subsequent permitting and review stages.
