Citizens are invited to participate in community input meetings to discuss convention center options and provide input..

Two public input meetings open to the general public will take place. The first meeting will be held Monday, March 4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Horizon Middle School Cafetorium, 500 Ash Coulee Drive, Bismarck.

The second meeting will be held Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wachter Middle School Cafetorium, 1107 South 7th Street, Bismarck. Citizens are invited to participate in the community discussion and provide input. A brief presentation will take place at the start of the meeting for those who wish to take part in the presentation.

“We want citizens to be engaged in discussions as we look to the future to make an investment that will attract, retain and build upon the Civic Center as a community asset, economic generator and public resource for citizens and visitors.” said Mayor John Warford.

Feb. 26 City Commission Meeting considering new event center proposal