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Commissioners approve Flex PACE buydown and $55,000 community grant for local business support
Summary
Williston commissioners approved a Flex PACE buydown up to $15,000 for Sunday Skin Aesthetics & Wellness and a $55,000 community grant for Williston State College’s Small Business Development Office, which administers STAR fund applications and relies on matching contributions from local partners.
The Williston Board of City Commissioners on Sept. 10 approved two economic development actions aimed at supporting local small businesses.
City Administrator Shawn Wenko presented a Flex PACE application from Sunday Skin Aesthetics & Wellness to finance buildouts at 311 Main Street. The request specified a buydown not to exceed $15,000; Commissioner Victoria Siemieniewski moved to approve and Commissioner Tate Cymbaluk seconded. The motion carried 4–0.
Wenko also presented a $55,000 community grant request for the Williston State College Small Business Development Office to support administration of STAR fund applications. Wenko said the STAR fund receives $130,000 from state grants that require matching funds; partner contributions noted in the minutes include $20,000 from local banks, $60,000 from McKenzie County and $15,000 from Watford City. The commission approved the $55,000 request by motion.
The minutes record approvals but do not detail disbursement schedules, reporting requirements or conditions for the awards; staff follow‑up at the administrative level was implied.
