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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mandan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Library Calendar and By-Laws Review
The board was scheduled to approve the 2027 library calendar and discuss updates to the Board of Trustees by-laws — housekeeping items that set library hours and how the board governs itself.
Alarm system ordinance update
A routine cleanup of the city's alarm systems ordinance was adopted on final reading, with a January 1 effective date added by the city attorney.
Traffic fine doubling restored (Ordinance 1487)
A state law change accidentally wiped out the city's doubled fines for most traffic violations. This ordinance brings back doubling for everything except speeding. First reading passed; one more to go.
50 Years as a Tree City USA
Mandan is one of only about 16 cities entering their 50th year as a Tree City USA, dating to a 1976 commission decision recognized at this meeting.