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Williston approves $7,000 per‑year community grant for Western Star Foundation

Board of City Commissioners · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved a community grant request from the Western Star Foundation for $7,000 per year for three years to support Junior Market, Teacher’s Appreciation and Farm to Table programs; motion passed unanimously.

The Williston Board on May 12 approved a community grant application from the Western Star Foundation for $7,000 annually for three years to support community programming including the Junior Market (a Lemonade Day iteration), Teacher’s Appreciation and Farm to Table events.

Anna Nelson, Economic Development Director, presented the request and explained the programs the funds would support. Commissioner Siemieniewski moved to approve the grant and Commissioner Gjovig seconded; the motion passed unanimously (ayes: Bekkedahl, Siemieniewski, Bervig, Gjovig, Klug).

The transcript does not include details on funding source or administrative conditions; staff will complete grant documentation per city procedures.