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Votes at a glance: Williston commission meeting, Nov. 25, 2025
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the Williston Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, denied Menard's 2023 tax-abatement request, approved Ordinance 1174 (second reading), authorized WAWSA SRF loan participation (4-1), approved cemetery plaque rate increases, several Flex PACE applications, two community grants, and made two appointments.
Key votes and motions taken by the Williston Board of City Commissioners on Nov. 25, 2025 (votes as recorded in the minutes):
- Approve agenda (change: remove item 9J1 – Airport XWA). Motion by Siemieniewski; seconded by Bekkedahl. Outcome: unanimous by voice vote (approved).
- Approve Consent Agenda (minutes, business licenses, Chamber street-closure, and detailed accounts/claims). Motion by Siemieniewski; seconded by Gjovig. Outcome: unanimous by voice vote (approved).
- Deny Menard, Inc. application for Abatement or Refund of Taxes for tax year 2023. Motion by Bervig; seconded by Bekkedahl. Outcome: 5-0 (approved to deny).
- Ordinance 1174, Consolidated Utility Fee Schedule (second reading) to move utility rate changes to resolution rather than ordinance. Motion by Gjovig; seconded by Siemieniewski. Outcome: 5-0 (approved).
- Approve Resolution 25-028: Authorization Agreement with Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) regarding an SRF loan (not to exceed $17,825,000). Motion by Bekkedahl; seconded by Siemieniewski. Outcome: 4-1 (Klug recorded dissent) (approved).
- Approve Resolution 25-027: 2026 cemetery rate increases (columbarium plaques +$50; memorial plaques +$10) effective Jan. 1, 2026; include annual review by Cemetery Advisory Board. Motion by Bekkedahl; seconded by Gjovig. Outcome: 5-0 (approved).
- Approve Flex PACE buydown applications for multiple local businesses as presented. Motion by Gjovig; seconded by Siemieniewski. Outcome: 5-0 (approved).
- Approve ConnectUs Therapy community grant request ($50,000, Williams County participating at $25,000). Motion by Siemieniewski; seconded by Gjovig. Outcome: 5-0 (approved).
- Approve Theodore Roosevelt Expressway community grant request ($25,000/year for five years). Motion by Siemieniewski; seconded by Gjovig. Outcome: 5-0 (approved).
- Appoint Jerri Engberg to Cemetery Advisory Board (renewed three-year term). Motion by Gjovig; seconded by Bekkedahl. Outcome: unanimous voice vote (approved).
- Appoint Amanda Colebank to STAR Fund Board. Motion by Bekkedahl; seconded by Bervig. Outcome: unanimous voice vote (approved).
- Adjourn. Motion by Siemieniewski; seconded by Bekkedahl. Outcome: unanimous voice vote (approved).
These items are recorded in the Nov. 25 minutes; the minutes do not include extended debate for most votes. For items requiring follow-up (for example, executing grant agreements or correcting assessment records), administrative staff will carry out implementation steps recorded in departmental sections of the minutes.
