Public Announcements

May 21:

Purchases made to repair residences after the 2011 flood may be available for a sales tax rebate.  Full text of the bill is available here:  Flood Sales Tax Rebate - HB1459


May 20:  Ward County Hazard Mitigation Plan - Public Notice - Public Comment Period Read more...


May 9:

The American Red Cross will undertake its Rebuild Minot Project 2013 starting June 1st. Read More...

May 8:

Street sweeping in the City of Minot will begin on May 13th.  During this time, residents are asked to not park in streets.  Check the schedule for your neighborhood here.

The City of Minot will hold annual Household Hazardous Wast collection at the Public Works building on Friday and Saturday, May 17th and 18th:  Read More


April 22:

Your Neighborhood - Your Way!  Community meetings for Minot's neighborhood revitalization program begin this evening: Read More.. 


April 10:

City of Minot Public Works Director Dan Jonasson announced today that residents may collect and fill sandbags at the Public Works building. Please open the following link for more information and tips on building a temporary sandbag dike: Read More...


April 5:

2013 LOAD RESTRICTIONS

Load restrictions will be in effect on all paved and hard surfaced streets and alleys of the City of Minot beginning at 7:00 AM Monday, April 1, 2013 until further notice. Read More...


April 2:

Amendment #4 to the CDBG-DR Action Plan is eligible for review:

Amendment #4




March 6:

City of Minot Zoning Ordinance Update

Over the past three months the Planning Commission has been reviewing draft ordinances during public work sessions. In preparation of this meeting Drafts Chapters are provided in the following PDF.  A brief summary of each of the draft chapters is listed in the document in order of the Ordinance chapter numbering.  Additional information may also be presented as part of the discussion at the work session on March 18th, at 9:00 am. The public is invited to attend. Zoning Ordinance Update.

Feb 28:

Amendment 3 to the CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan has been drafted.  Amendment 3   Amendment 3 - Table 2

Feb 13:

Souris Valley Long Term Recovery has set a deadline of April 1, 2013 on the ND State Housing Rehabilitation and Citizen Retention Grant. Read More...

Feb 6:

The Disaster Recovery Repair/Reconstruction Program Application has new 2013 income limits. View the application here.


Dec 28:

Spending the winter in an RV isn't something to dread as long as the owner takes a few steps to make it more comfortable. Read More...

Dec 27:

The City of Minot has closed on two-thirds of homes that accepted an offer from the initial round of voluntary property acquisitions tied to the 2011 Mouse River flood. Read More...

Dec 4:

Flood Abatement Map

Advisory Base Flood Elevation - PDF


Nov 23: 

CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan - Amendment #2


CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan - Amendment #2 - Table 2



Sept. 4:

Proposed Airport Terminal Design Renderings

Summer of Hope Events Schedule



Aug. 22:

Hope for Mobile Home Owners

Rebuild and Retain Application


Aug. 20:  CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan - Amendment #1

CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan - Amendment #1 - Attachment A


Summer of Hope Events Schedule


July 25: City asking residents in FEMA housing units to fill out survey on housing needs.  Read more...


July 18: First of ten permanent repairs to Minot flooded intersection signals now complete. Read More...



June 29: 


Become a Hope Builder!


June 27:

Disaster furnace replacement program is still available for low-income Ward County homeowners. Read More...


June 26:

The proposed Action Plan for use of more than $67.5 million in federal funds details projects for rehabilitation, reconstruction or acquisition of homeowner properties, as well as provide assistance for rental units and improve flooded infrastructure. The City of Minot released the 62-page Action Plan document on June 26, 2012. The entire proposal for the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds can be found at the following links:

Action Plan Executive Summary 

Action Plan


June 21:

One Year Later: Federal Support to the Souris Valley Continues. Read More...


June 20:

The 2012 Community Press Kit - "2011 Mouse River Flood: Response and Recovery" is a collection of information gathered from more than 20 various organizations. To view the 45-page document, go to www.minotrecoveryinfo.com/news


June 15:

Notes of Hope from Hope Village - 6/15/2012

June 11: Rebuild and Retain grants begin assisting flood-impacted homeowners. Read More...

http://www.minotrecoveryinfo.com/news/detail.asp?newsID=217


June 5: Polling places within the City have changed for the upcoming June 12th election.  Read More...


May 7th: The City of Minot has released its Long Term Recovery Framework with an Emphasis on Hazard Mitigation document. Read More...


May 2:  Lincoln Elementary School - Draft Environmental Assessment - Click here to view.


May 2:  Ramstad Middle School - Draft Environmental Assessment - Click here to view.

April 27: Higher income levels now eligible for Rebuild and Retain Grants tied into Summer of Hope. Read More...


April 24: The City is working to formulate an Action Plan for use of CDBG-DR funds. Read More...

March 30: Primary and General Election Polling Location Changes for 2012 have been modified. Read More...

Questions and Answers Concerning RFP for Disaster Grant Administration Services and Project Delivery Services. Read More...

March 29: Rebuild and Retain Funding available to flooded homeowners. Read More...

February 29: The Preliminary Engineering Report and maps can be found here. 


February 17: Mayor Zimbelman's editorial on Voluntary Property Acquisition can be viewed here. 

February 3: The ND Tax Department and IRS have offered help to Minot area taxpayers affected by flooding in 2011. Read More...


January 26: Voluntary Property Acquisitions FAQ


January 25: 
Souris Basin Regional Recovery Strategy (9 MB download)

January 10: A review of property tax assessments for Minot residents in the flood zone will be done over the next six weeks.  Read More...


November 15: FEMA Housing Information - Homeowner responsibilities


Travel safe with caution and slow speeds. Check for road conditions and travel tips on the ND Department of Transportation website.


November 7:  Click here to view a list of the flood damaged properties in the city that have been identified for demolition.


November 3:  For information regarding the Preliminary Mouse River Flood Control Plan, go to www.mouseriverplan.com.

October 4:  Click here to view our Information and Requirements for Self Wiring document.


October 3:  Flood Frequently Asked Questions - Click here to read Flood FAQs or submit a question.



July 18:  Those wishing to donate money or goods to assist the Minot area residents impacted by the summer flood should visit the donations website established by the state of North Dakota www.nd.gov/des/donations.  Read more...