June 1, 2023

At its May 16 meeting, the City Commission approved the launch of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. The program offers assistance to foster the continued vibrancy of Mandan's core neighborhoods and empower homeowners to reinvest in their properties. The program establishes a means for homeowners to obtain low-interest home equity loans that are specifically intended to enhance and improve Mandan's current housing stock.

“I think it’s another tool in the toolbox to keep Mandan getting better and better every day, “ says Mayor Tim Helbling.

The Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is a collaborative effort between the City of Mandan and Gate City Bank. This program is not limited to Mandan alone, as Gate City Bank extends its services to other cities in North Dakota and central Minnesota. It is important to note that the partnership with Gate City Bank is not exclusive, and the City is open to considering collaborations with other financial institutions for similar partner initiatives.

A section of Sixth Ave SE, just south of Main Street, will be closed for two 12-hour periods June 2-4. The closures will happen overnight, beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 2 through 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3, and again on June 3 at 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 4. The closures are necessary for BNSF to replace a fuel line on the south side of the railroad overpass over Sixth Ave SE.

Sixth Ave SE from Main Street to just north of Frontier Trail will be closed. This includes both the roadway and the pedestrian trail. Access to businesses and residential areas along Sixth Ave SE will remain open.

The City has been working with the contractor to try and keep the roadway open, but in order for the line to be replaced safely and efficiently a road closure is necessary. Emergency services approved of the request for the road closure, as long as one lane remains accessible for emergency response only.

Detours. Traffic can access Sixth Ave SE/Hwy 1806 S from Third Street, using Memorial Highway or 10^th Ave West.  

Grass and leaves should be disposed of at one of the five grass collections sites provided by Mandan Public Works. Please do not place grass, leaves, lawn clippings or branches in residential garbage collection totes or commercial dumpsters.

The collections sites are located at:

1. Old Red Trail & Hillside Rd NW (grass only)
2. Mandan Brave Center, 901 Division Street NW (grass only)
3. 8^th Avenue SE & Hwy 1806 South (grass & branches under 4 inches in diameter)
4. 24^th Avenue SE & Longspur Drive (grass only)
5. McKenzie Dr SE & 34^th Ave SE (grass only)

As a reminder, grass collection sites are for residents only. Contractors may dump at the landfill at no charge in the compost pile as long as the load is only grass, leaves or garden waste. Residents may also take grass clippings and branches to the landfill free of charge.

The City of Mandan reminds property owners, residents and caretakers of property within city limits that all noxious weeds and overgrown vegetation must be maintained under a 6-inch maximum height.

Failure to maintain control of grass and noxious weeds will result in the property being cut and/or sprayed by the City with the cost being added to the property owner’s special assessments. Residents planning on spraying a property instead of cutting it must notify the code enforcement officer at 701-667-3264 or the property will be cut with the cost being added to the special assessments for the property. To report violations, visit cityofmandan.com/concern. 

Photographers of all ages and experience levels are invited to enter Mandan’s third annual photo contest by capturing special features in the community and surrounding areas in Morton County. The contest is open through Aug. 18, 2023. 

Mandan's summer events and all the fun things to do make for great opportunities to take photos to enter in the contest!

Category winners will receive $100 in Mandan Bucks gift certificates.

Kick off the Summer Reading Program, June 3

Join Morton Mandan Public Library for the Summer Reading Program kick-off on Saturday, June 3 in Dykshoorn Park. The theme for this year is “All Together Now.” Register for the kick-off event at mortonmandan.librarycalendar.com.

Registration for the all-ages summer reading program is available at mortonmandanlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365. The first day to log reading for the program is June 5 and runs through July 28. The library will celebrate the end of the program with another picnic in the park on Aug. 10 from 4-7 p.m.

For more information, follow Morton Mandan Public Library on Facebook or call 701-667-5365. 

The Summer Lunch Program will run Monday through Friday, June 5 – Aug. 4 at the following locations:

• Kiwanis Park, 201 3rd St SE, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
• Dykshoorn Park, West Main Street, 12-12:30 p.m.
• Eagles Park, 100 15th St NE, 12:45-1:15 p.m.

Lunches are free for kids this year and $5 for adults. 

Make plans to head over to Mandan Regional Airport - Lawler Field on Sunday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon for an all you can eat pancake breakfast brought to you by the local Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Chapter 1008.

Enjoy the food, check out airplanes, meet new friends and have great family fun before heading downtown to Buggies-n-Blues! The airport is located 4 miles south of Mandan on Highway 6. 

Buggies-n-Blues, Mandan’s annual classic car show and music festival will be held June 10-11. The event kicks off with a classic car parade on Saturday, June 10, followed by a block party featuring live music from Unleashed from 3-6 p.m. and Shirts & Skins taking the stage at 7 p.m. On Sunday, June 11, a classic car show will be held on Main Street and food vendors will be set up in Dykshoorn Park at 11 a.m.

Cruise over to Main Street to take a look at some of the coolest rides around.

As of June 1, Mandan Public School Board has a vacancy for the remainder of Heidi Schuchard's term. By law, the school board can either call a special election to fill the vacant seat or appoint an individual to fill the seat until the next regular Mandan School Board election on June 11, 2024.

Mandan School Board has decided to seek names of interested individuals and to appoint a school board member to serve the remainder of the term. Any resident of the Mandan School District, 18 or older, is eligible to serve on the school board. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest by 4 p.m. on June 16, 2023 to Ryan.Lagasse@msd1.org or mail to:

Ryan Lagasse, Business Manager

Mandan Public Schools

901 Division St. NW

Mandan, ND 58554

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