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Williston commission approves license transfer, road-name change, vacating of assessment district and library reappointments (votes at a glance)
Summary
On June 9 the Williston Board approved the River’s Edge liquor-license transfer (subject to updated background/supplemental info), Resolution 26-022 to rename Diamond Drive to Cessna Loop, to vacate Special Assessment District 2602 and reappointed two library board members; all recorded votes were unanimous.
At its June 9 meeting the Williston Board of City Commissioners recorded several formal actions, all approved unanimously by a 5–0 vote unless noted:
• River’s Edge liquor-license transfer (public hearing): City Attorney Taylor Olson said the city code requires background checks and supplemental information; Olson noted the applicant already holds a city liquor license and background checks are expected to be satisfactory. Motion by Gjovig, seconded by Siemieniewski to approve the transfer subject to updated background and supplemental information; roll-call AYE: Bervig, Gjovig, Bekkedahl, Siemieniewski, Klug (carries 5–0).
• Resolution 26-022 — road-name change: Taylor Olson introduced a resolution to change the recorded street name from Diamond Drive to "Cessna Loop" on the Williston Square Subdivision Rearrangement #7 plat; Olson said the resolution affects only the name, not location or trajectory. Motion by Gjovig, seconded by Bervig; roll-call AYE: Bervig, Gjovig, Bekkedahl, Siemieniewski, Klug (carries 5–0). Staff authorized to record companion documents with the Williams County Recorder.
• Vacate Special Assessment District 2602 / funding change: City Engineer David Juma said funding for the parking-lot improvement project will come from the restaurant and lodging tax (Fund 249) instead of an assessment; board authorized vacating the assessment district and adjusting funding. Motion by Siemieniewski, seconded by Gjovig; AYE: Bervig, Gjovig, Bekkedahl, Siemieniewski, Klug (carries 5–0).
• Library board reappointments: The board reappointed Alex Johnson and Lisa Hettich to three-year terms running July 2026–June 2029, following a unanimous recommendation from the library board. Motion by Bervig, seconded by Siemieniewski; unanimous voice vote.
The meeting minutes also record approval of the consent agenda, which included accounts, claims and bills totaling a grand total of $3,374,306.99 for the specified period.
