Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Meetings

The Board of Park Commissioners meets the third Thursday of every month at 5:15 pm in the Tom Baker Room of the City/County Building, 221 N. 5th Street, Bismarck. The dates and times may be subject to change.

Special meetings and public input sessions may also be held at various locations throughout the community.

Public notice of all meetings (day/time/place) will be made public through the media and through the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District website.

LIVE meeting coverage is available on Government Access Channels 2 and 602HD or streaming on ROKU, AppleTV, Fire TV, Facebook and online LIVE and archived at FreeTV.org.

2025 Park Board Meeting Dates
January 16 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
February 20 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
March 20 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
April 17 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
May 15 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
June 19 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
July 17 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
August 21 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
September 11* 5:15 pm – Public Hearing on the Budget Tom Baker Meeting Room
October 16 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
November 20 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room
December 18 5:15 PM Tom Baker Meeting Room

*Please note this monthly meeting is scheduled a week earlier than its regular date and time.

Meeting Notices and Agendas

Administration Division Management Meeting Agenda

May 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Park District Conference room

President Zimmerman will attend this meeting.  No Board action will be taken.

  1. Finance Update
    • 2024 Audit
    • Current Financial Status
    • 2025 Budget Development
  1. Human Resources Update
  2. Marketing Update
  3. Legislative Update
  4. Burleigh County Parks Update
  5. Missouri Valley Complex Committee
  6. Riverfront Plaza/Keelboat Park
  7. BPRD Anniversary Celebration
  8. Boulder Ridge/Boden Park Planning
  9. Liquor Licenses on BPRD Property
  10. BPRD Strategic Planning Report Card
  11. Grants
  12. Capital Projects
  13. Written Reports – Programs, Facilities and Special Events
  14. 2025 Special Events
    • NDGA State Mixed Pair Best Ball (Riverwood): June 13
    • NDGA State Missouri River Classic (Riverwood): June 14-15
    • NDGA State Stroke Play (Riverwood/Tom O’Leary): June 28-29
    • NDGA State Junior and College Championship: July 7-8
    • Class A West Region Legion Baseball Tournament: July 23-26
    • NDWGA State Best Ball (August, TBA)
  1. Future Special Events in 2026
    • ND State Amateur Basketball Tournament: March 27-29, 2026
    • USA Junior Curling Nationals: March 30-April 1, 2026
  1. Other
  2. Commissioner Comments

Operations Division Management Meeting Agenda

May 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Park District Conference room

Commissioners Gilbertson and Herzog will attend this meeting.  No Board action will be taken.

  1. Finance Update
    • 2024 Audit
    • Current Financial Status
    • 2025 Budget Development
  1. Human Resources Update
  2. Marketing Update
  3. Legislative Update
  4. Burleigh County Parks Update
  5. Missouri Valley Complex Committee
  6. Riverfront Plaza/Keelboat Park
  7. BPRD Anniversary Celebration
  8. Boulder Ridge/Boden Park Planning
  9. Liquor Licenses on BPRD Property
  10. BPRD Strategic Planning Report Card
  11. Grants
  12. Capital Projects
  13. Written Reports – Programs, Facilities and Special Events
  14. 2025 Special Events
    • NDGA State Mixed Pair Best Ball (Riverwood): June 13
    • NDGA State Missouri River Classic (Riverwood): June 14-15
    • NDGA State Stroke Play (Riverwood/Tom O’Leary): June 28-29
    • NDGA State Junior and College Championship: July 7-8
    • Class A West Region Legion Baseball Tournament: July 23-26
    • NDWGA State Best Ball (August, TBA)
  1. Future Special Events in 2026
    • ND State Amateur Basketball Tournament: March 27-29, 2026
    • USA Junior Curling Nationals: March 30-April 1, 2026
  1. Other
  2. Commissioner Comments

Facilities and Programs Division Management Meeting Agenda

May 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Park District Conference room

Commissioners Jeske and Redmann will attend this meeting.  No Board action will be taken.

  1. Finance Update
    • 2024 Audit
    • Current Financial Status
    • 2025 Budget Development
  1. Human Resources Update
  2. Marketing Update
  3. Legislative Update
  4. Burleigh County Parks Update
  5. Missouri Valley Complex Committee
  6. Riverfront Plaza/Keelboat Park
  7. BPRD Anniversary Celebration
  8. Boulder Ridge/Boden Park Planning
  9. Liquor Licenses on BPRD Property
  10. BPRD Strategic Planning Report Card
  11. Grants
  12. Capital Projects
  13. Written Reports – Programs, Facilities and Special Events
  14. 2025 Special Events
    • NDGA State Mixed Pair Best Ball (Riverwood): June 13
    • NDGA State Missouri River Classic (Riverwood): June 14-15
    • NDGA State Stroke Play (Riverwood/Tom O’Leary): June 28-29
    • NDGA State Junior and College Championship: July 7-8
    • Class A West Region Legion Baseball Tournament: July 23-26
    • NDWGA State Best Ball (August, TBA)
  1. Future Special Events in 2026
    • ND State Amateur Basketball Tournament: March 27-29, 2026
    • USA Junior Curling Nationals: March 30-April 1, 2026
  1. Other
  2. Commissioner Comments

April 17, 2025

TO: Commissioners Gilbertson, Herzog, Jeske, Redmann, and President Zimmerman

FROM: Kevin Klipfel, Executive Director

SUBJECT: April 23, 2025 Park Tour

Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners will convene for a tour of parks and facilities on April 23, 2025 starting at 4:00 pm.  The tour will depart from the Park District office located at 400 East Front Avenue, Bismarck, ND with plans to return by 6:00 pm.

Park Board Meeting Packet for April 17, 2025

April 11, 2025

TO:                  Commissioners Gilbertson, Herzog, Jeske, Redmann, and President Zimmerman

FROM:             Kevin Klipfel, Executive Director

SUBJECT:       April 17, 2025, Park Board Meeting Agenda

Commissioners: The Board of Park Commissioners will convene for their regular meeting on April 17, 2025, at 5:15 pm at the Tom Baker Meeting Room at 221 North 5th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501. The agenda is as follows:

Item 1.             Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

Item 2.             Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3.             Approve Agenda

Item 4.             Featured Partners and Programs

      • Bismarck Forestry Division
      • Golf Course Update

Item 5.             South Bismarck Flood Control Project Update

Item 6.             Consideration of Sheila Schafer Junior Links Sign and Dakota Junior Golf

Association Advertising Agreement

Item 7.             Consideration of Request to Relocate Lewis and Clark Statues

Item 8.             Consideration of 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

Item 9.             Consideration of Special Roads Fund

Item 10.           Consent Agenda

      • Consideration of March 20 and April 3, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
      • Consideration of BLAST Fees for 2025-2026 School Year
      • Request to Call for Bids for VFW Sports Center Front Doors

Item 11.           Approval of Bills

Individuals or organizations who wish to appear before the Board on an existing agenda item will also make the request in writing or emailed, delivered to the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office by 12:00 noon, 2 days prior to the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners.

A commissioner tour of parks and facilities will be held April 23, 2025, starting at 4:00 pm at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District office.

Next Regular Board Meeting: May 15, 2025, at 5:15 pm in the Tom Baker Meeting Room