Mayor· 2024-07-01–2028-07-01; month-level start: July 2024 per Mandan City Commission minutes of June 25, 2024 (June 11 primary abstract of votes certified) and July 2, 2024 (Froelich presiding as mayor); month-level end: July 2028 derived from the four-year mayoral term (Mandan mayors listed by four-year term at cityofmandan.com/formerleaders)
James Froelich
Mandan
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Top issues during term (20)
Pop-up Shop Rental Assistance Pilot Program
Up to $30,000 in city matching funds, forgiven if the project qualifies.
2027 city budget and property tax levy (Ordinance No. 1488)
Sets city spending and the 2026 property tax levy for the coming fiscal year.
Satellite Library (The Branch) Funding and Operations
Fundraising progress affects how much of these projects is covered by donations versus public funds.
Construction project progress across Mandan
Change orders 39 and 40 add about $40,000, but the utility subproject remains roughly $475,000 under budget.
Landfill capacity expansion
A $6,500 budget increase from the Solid Waste Utility Fund.
Keidels South Heart Terrace 5th Addition subdivision connectivity
No direct city cost, but future road construction would be expensive and the developer argued the connection would eliminate high-value cul-de-sac lots.
NDOF loan applications — PetroServe USA and SLR LLC 03
The dollar amounts of the loan requests aren't publicly stated in the available materials.
Capital Reserve Transfer to Destination Development Grant
Shifts $16,000 out of the capital reserve fund.
2027 Library Calendar and By-Laws Review
Morton Mandan Public Library 2027 budget
A proposed $1,000 bump in adult materials spending.
Wastewater Treatment Facility expansion
Costs not yet set; the RFQ is the first contracting step for a major wastewater project.
Improvement bonds Series 2026ABCD
Bond proceeds finance infrastructure projects; repayment depends on the bond structure.
Water, sewer, and Public Works rate increases for 2027
Utility bills and Public Works service fees will change starting January 1, 2027.
Fringe Area Road Master Plan update
The plan itself has no direct cost but shapes which road projects get funded over the next four years.
Special election on proposed ordinance
Street Improvement District 244 (8th/27th Phase II)
Typical assessments are about $5,000 for adjacent lots and $2,500 for non-adjacent lots, with most of the $6.7 million cost covered by grants.
2025 City Audit Results
No direct cost, but the findings flag oversight gaps the city needs to keep fixing.
Open City Commission seat
The winners will help decide how Mandan spends public money, so your tax dollars and city services are directly on the ballot.
Marina Bay multi-use shop condos
Mandan Airport Authority 2027 budget
$350,000 from airport savings toward the fuel system, pending a 50/50 state match; hangar rents may rise to fund a new hangar.
Decisions during term (140)
Recorded while Froelich was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of the 2027-2030 Fringe Area Road Master Plan Update
Award of Landfill Excavation Project contract
Consent agenda (abatements, Trunk-or-Treat closure, Vision Zero grant, assessments, apron variance)
Financing Resolution for Improvement Bonds, Series 2026ABCD
Storefront Improvement grant for 701 Venue, 1700 E Main St
Recommend denial of newly built home tax exemption for Bauer & Johnson
Verification of four special assessment districts
Special election called for December 15, 2026
Ordinance No. 1488 — final 2027 budget
Public Works 2027 rates and charges
Water and Sewer Utility 2027 rates and charges
Approval of agenda and September 15 minutes
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Consider approval of the September 15, 2026 Board of City Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval of agenda
Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes
Consent agenda Items I.1-I.4
Construction Manager at-Risk RFQ for wastewater treatment expansion
Forever Treasures retail incentive
Driveway apron variance at 602 6th Avenue NW
Voting record (40)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.