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2012 Project Priority List

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Burleigh County Highway Department has developed a project priority list for 2012. This list divides projects into 3 time periods. Projects are grouped by 0-2, 2-7 and 7-30 year priorities. Click here to view list and maps.

Open House Invitation for New Wilton County Shop

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Burleigh County is hosting an open house for the new Wilton County Shop located at 30300 93rd Street Northeast (intersection of Hwy 36 and 93rd Street Northeast).

The public is invited to tour our new facility on February 23, 2012, 4 PM – 7 PM. Refreshments will be served.

The Burleigh County Commission Meeting will be held at the same location and starts at 5 PM.

Contact: Marcus Hall, Burleigh County Engineer
701-221-6870

Burleigh and Morton Counties Issue Controlled Burn Procedures

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Burleigh and Morton Counties are issuing controlled burn procedures for their residents. Landowners, equipment operators and outdoor enthusiasts are requested to take proper precautions during all open burning situations:

• Contact the appropriate County number listed below before a controlled burn is started so that emergency responders are not dispatched for reports of a fire when it is a controlled burn. Be prepared to give your name, contact number, location of controlled burn, and anticipated duration of the burn. After the burning is completed and the fire is out, again contact this number to inform them of the completion.

Bismarck/Burleigh Combined Communications Center: 223-9111
Morton County Dispatch Center: 667-3405

• Controlled burns need to be physically manned and monitored at all times. Once the fire has been started, do not walk away until the fire is completely out.

• Be prepared if the fire gets out of hand. Call 9-1-1 immediately and have resources available to mitigate the effects (tractor, digger, shovels, etc.).

Residents are urged to follow the precautions in the ND Rural Fire Danger Guide which lists the outdoor activity guidelines for the five fire danger indices (Low, Medium, High, Very High, and Extreme). Open burning and off-road motorized travel is prohibited when the Fire Index is in the Extreme Category.

The ND Rural Fire Danger Guide is posted on both County websites and the National Weather Service posts the daily North Dakota Fire Danger Index on their website under “Fire Weather”

Legislative Districts & Precincts Updated

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maps of the updated Burleigh County legislative districts and precincts are now available. The maps include updated voting locations. Click here to view maps.

Flood Protection Plans

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Burleigh County continues to develop a flood protection master plan. Both permanent and temporary projects have been approved for consideration. Click here to see all flood protection plans and proposed revisions.

Important - Real Estate Tax Statements

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 2011 Burleigh County real estate tax statements were mailed December 16, 2011. If you have not received a statement, please contact the Burleigh County Auditor\Treasurer’s Office at 222-6694. Taxes may be paid online, in person at the Auditor\Treasurer’s Office, located at 221 N 5th St., or mailed to PO Box 5518, Bismarck ND 58506-5518. North Dakota Century Code, Section 57-20-07.1 states, in part, as follows: “Failure of an owner to receive a statement will not relieve that owner of liability, nor extend the discount privilege past the February 15th deadline.” Please Note: County offices will be closed on December 26 2011 and January 2, 2012.

Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Fire Safety

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Holiday Decorations
Decorating for the winter holidays is fun but can lead to tragedy if you don't practice fire safety. Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.
• Don't place your live Christmas tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent.
• Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
• Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove.
• Inspect holiday lights for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up.
• Use only nonflammable decorations.

More Holiday Fire Safety Action Steps »

Burleigh County Opening Last Sandbag Collection Zone

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Burleigh County opens their last road side sandbag collection zone and announces closing dates for zones and sandbag collections sites.

Zone F (Fox Island/Meadowview/Mills/Timberlane/Wooded Acres area),
Open Monday, October 17th-31st
Zone G (Glenwood/Lindteigen’s/Secluded Acres/Spiritwood/Three Bears area)
Open Monday, September 26th-October 17th

Burleigh County’s three sandbag collection sites will be open through October 31st

The southwest corner of Burleigh Ave and South Washington Street
Fairgrounds – northeast of the race track
Misty Waters Subdivision – Carefree Drive between Deerwood Lane and Tranquil Circle

Sandbags must be stacked on the road without pallets, no more than 4’ from the edge of the road next to homeowner’s property. Sandbags must be on the road—not in the ditch. Neighbors are encouraged to work together to ensure that traffic and emergency vehicles have access through the streets at all times. Only sand and sandbags may be placed on the road side in opened zones. No other materials will be accepted.

Please refer to the Burleigh County website for maps and additional information.

Burleigh County Extends Debris Removal Plan

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rural Burleigh County residents may haul flood-related debris to two landfills and Burleigh County will pay the tipping fees through October 31, 2011. Click here for more information.

Levee Removal Plans

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Plans and specifications for the removal of protection berms for two separate locations within Burleigh County are available for contractors on the Burleigh County Highway Dept. Project Information Page.

Burleigh County Announces Sandbag Disposal Plan

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Updated July 21, 2011 Sandbag Disposal Plan With Maps Plan goes into effect August 3rd. This plan is for public information only. Contractors click here to access the Burleigh County Highway Dept. project information page for the plans.

2011 Bismarck-Mandan Flood Event Map

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bismarck-Mandan Flood Event Map (June 8th, 7:00 pm)

Going forward, we will only be updating a map when there are changes.

Load Restrictions Lifted in Burleigh County

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given by the Burleigh County Engineer that 2011 Spring Load Restrictions have been lifted as of 12:00p.m. May 24, 2011 on all Burleigh County roads except where designated by on-site signing.

Burleigh County Elevations

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

How to find an estimate of your elevation in Burleigh County:

Click on the red bar for Missouri River Information
Click on "Maps" ont he left side
Click on ND DES Interactive Mapping Tool
Enter address including city and state
Click on the "zoom to"
The lines will give you a rough estimation of the elevation

Road Closures

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An updated listing of road closures is available throughout our "wet" season.

Burleigh County Issues Controlled Burn Procedures

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Burleigh County has issued controlled burn procedures for residents. Landowners, equipment operators and outdoor enthusiasts are requested to take proper precautions during all open burning situations:

• Contact the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department before a controlled burn is started so that emergency responders are not dispatched for reports of a fire when it is a controlled burn. Be prepared to give your name, contact number, location of controlled burn, and anticipated duration of the burn. After the burning is completed and the fire is out, again contact this number to inform them of the completion.

Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department: 222-6651
• Controlled burns need to be physically manned and monitored at all times. Once the fire has been started, do not walk away until the fire is completely out.

• Be prepared if the fire gets out of hand. Call 9-1-1 immediately and have resources available to mitigate the effects (tractor, digger, shovels, etc.).

Residents are urged to follow the precautions in the ND Rural Fire Danger Guide which lists the outdoor activity guidelines for the five fire danger indices (Low, Medium, High, Very High, and Extreme). Open burning and off-road motorized travel is prohibited when the Fire Index is in the Extreme Category.

The ND Rural Fire Danger Guide is posted on the County's website and the National Weather Service posts the daily North Dakota Fire Danger Index on their website under “Fire Weather”: http://www.weather.gov/bis

Flood Preparedness and River Gauge Information

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Includes Apple Creek Flood Mapping Application, river and creek gauge access, and othe preparedness information.

Rural Residential Drainage Issues

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RURAL RESIDENTIAL DRAINAGE ISSUES

Burleigh County has received above-average snowfall this winter season. As rural residents cleared their driveways, some of the snow was pushed on top of the culverts at the end of their driveways. Local officials are asking that residents remove the snow on top of the culverts and spread it out into their yards so the culverts are not blocked when the water needs to flow.

“Help us help you”, states Rodney Ness, Burleigh County Road Superintendent. As our spring thaw continues, the water needs to flow properly or rural residents may start seeing some issues on their property and/or cause drainage issues for their neighbors.

Rural residents are highly encouraged to monitor the water runoff and pooling in and around their property.

Missouri River Rise

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Burleigh County Emergency Management has received calls of concern regarding a three-foot rise in the Missouri River since Monday.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has not increased the cubic feet per second (CFS) from Garrison which has remained at 16,000 CFS. “The three-foot fluctuation is contributed to the natural freezing process of the Missouri River and ice conditions. Fluctuations and high stages are anticipated through the winter season” reports Todd Lindquist, Garrison Operations Project Manager.

The Burleigh County Highway Department is reporting the River is frozen south of Double Ditch and contains no open channels at this time. “We are entering the winter season with higher levels in the River and Creeks,” says Rodney Ness, Burleigh County Road Superintendent, “and the areas continue to be monitored by local officials.”

Burleigh County Emergency Management will be starting their spring weather planning meetings with local officials in January, 2011. The process proved to be extremely beneficial for the 2010 season for Bismarck and Burleigh.

Residents interested in monitoring the current level of the Missouri River can click on the here.