The Mandan City Commission met on February 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Bosch Frelick meeting room at Mandan City Hall. Mayor Frelick presided, and all commissioners (Braun, Rohr, Schoberg, Heinchan) were present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Micah Tubers from Mandan DECA and featured a promotional video for Visit Mandan 2026 produced by the Mandan Progress Organization.
Welcome. Today is February 3rd, 2026. It is 5:30, and we are in the Bosch Frelick meeting room at Mandan City Hall. Mr. Newbauer, could you please take the roll? Commissioners. Braun. Yes. Roar here. Schoberg. Here. Heinchan. Here. Mayor Frelick. Here. And at this time we will have Micah Tubers from Mandan Deca. Lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please stand. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Micah. At this time we'll move on to announcements, and we're going to start off and get everybody uh excited about Mandan. We have a uh visit mandan uh 2026 video. Here it's more than a place to go. It's a place to belong. It's families side by side, kids wide-eyed, and grandparents smiling because they remember this feeling. It's Main Street alive with sound, music in the air, engines rumbling, and neighbors cheering like family. It's tradition in the dirt, pride in the stands, and moments pass down year after year. It's autumn nights where legends come alive, and winter lights that bring everyone together. It's warm hands by the fire, cold air, full hearts, and memories made in the middle of it all. And when the sky explodes with light. It's not just fireworks. It's community. It's home. It's legendary. It's Mandan. Visit Mandan. Where the West begins. Oh. Who's got goosebumps? That was uh the Mandan uh progress organization produced that. So thank you, Map. Uh at this time we will have Brianna Santiago de Vilia. Uh she will present uh the proclamation for career and technical education month. Thank you so much, Mayor and Comm and Commissioners. Today I bring you this proclamation for your approval to declare February 2026 Career and Technical Education Month. Whereas 70 75.49% of high school students across North Dakota are currently enrolled in career technical education, CTE, getting the essential academic technical and employability skills required for the modern career readiness, and whereas students who concentrate in CTE programs engage in authentic, meaningful learning experiences that significantly enhance the quality of their education, as evidenced by 95% percent percent of graduation rate compared to the statewide average of 88%, and whereas North Dakota provides comprehensive career exploration through are you ready.gov online system, utilized by 95% of schools to empower their students to make informed beneficial decisions regarding their academic pathways, and whereas leaders in North Dakota business and industry sectors continue to identify a critical skills gap, emphasizing the urgent need to connect qualified professionals with high demand careers in fields such as healthcare, energy, advanced manufacturing, valid value-added agriculture, and information technology, and whereas career and technical education bridges this gap by offering integrated programs of fulfilling and sustainable careers. And whereas the expanded access and innovative delivery of CTE programming, including distance learning initiatives, ensures that students in every corner of our state have the opportunity to pursue the Pacific educational interest and professional goals. Thank you. Okay.