City of Williston

12/17/2021

Happy Friday, Williston! ICYMI 👀, here's a look back at the moving process for this year’s Community Christmas Tree donated by Marilyn McGinley! 🌲

A Colorado Blue Spruce estimated to be over 70-feet tall and between 18,000 and 21,000 pounds, the tree was moved on Monday, November 22 to its holder on the corner of 26th Street East and 2nd Avenue West. 🏗 🤩

This project was made possible by Dacotah West Crane Service, 11 Bravo Property Services LLC., and City of Williston Public Works. Drone footage was captured by Alliance Consulting.

And as promised, the tree made it onto McGinley’s Christmas card this year! 😉🙌

The tree will remain up until early January, weather permitting, and individuals are encouraged to continue placing ornaments.

12/17/2021

❗️Downtown Commercial Zones ❗️

Beginning tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 18 at 3:00 am, Public Works will plow and haul snow ❄️ from the downtown commercial area.

If additional snow accumulates to 3 inches or more, Public Works will plow emergency through streets (approximately 30 avenues and 25 streets), beginning with routes to the hospital and fire stations. Highest traffic and population areas will be prioritized first. View an interactive GIS map of the City's emergency through streets, or snow routes at 👉 https://bit.ly/WillistonSnowRoutes

As a reminder, all trailers, boats, campers, etc. found parked on the street in designated ❄️emergency snow routes ❄️ are subject to citation. If your vehicle is parked on a snow emergency route during a winter weather event it should be moved immediately.

Additionally, per City Ordinance No. 1055, unless you are in the downtown district, ❌please do not❌ dispose of snow from private property onto public right-of-way, i.e. City streets and sidewalks. Doing so can result in a fine related to equipment and man-hours required for snow removal.

If you have questions, please contact Public Works at 701.577.6368.

❗️Downtown Commercial Zones ❗️

Beginning tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 18 at 3:00 am, Public Works will plow and haul snow ❄️ from the downtown commercial area.

If additional snow accumulates to 3 inches or more, Public Works will plow emergency through streets (approximately 30 avenues and 25 streets), beginning with routes to the hospital and fire stations. Highest traffic and population areas will be prioritized first. View an interactive GIS map of the City's emergency through streets, or snow routes at 👉 https://bit.ly/WillistonSnowRoutes

As a reminder, all trailers, boats, campers, etc. found parked on the street in designated ❄️emergency snow routes ❄️ are subject to citation. If your vehicle is parked on a snow emergency route during a winter weather event it should be moved immediately.

Additionally, per City Ordinance No. 1055, unless you are in the downtown district, ❌please do not❌ dispose of snow from private property onto public right-of-way, i.e. City streets and sidewalks. Doing so can result in a fine related to equipment and man-hours required for snow removal.

If you have questions, please contact Public Works at 701.577.6368.

12/17/2021

Need a place to wrap all those holiday gifts? 🎁Let the Williston Community Library help! This FREE program runs until 4pm today, December 17, and from 1-4p tomorrow, Saturday, December 18! ❄

The library supplies wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows, and ribbons, you just need to bring the gifts! Available while supplies last.

‼️Happening TODAY 12/10 10a-4p and TOMORROW 12/11 1-4p‼️

Need a place to wrap all those holiday gifts? Let the library help you with your holiday wrapping! 🎁

We supply wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows, and ribbons, you just need to bring the gifts! This program is FREE to the community and available while supplies last.
#visitthelibrary #willistoncommunitylibrary #ilovemylibrary #morethanjustbooks #wrappingpresents

12/17/2021

❗️Upcoming Holiday Closure❗️

Public Works and the City Landfill will be closed next Friday, December 24, 2021 in observance of Christmas Day. 🎄 In addition, the City Landfill will be closed on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Regular Winter Hours for both Public Works and the City Landfill will resume on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Pick-up schedules for 98-gallon residential containers will be unaffected as there are no 98-gallon residential containers picked up on Fridays.

Public Works ❄Winter Hours❄:
M-F 8a-5p

Landfill Winter Hours:
M-F 8a-4:45p
Saturday 8-11:45a

If you have any other questions, please contact Public Works at 701.577.6368.

❗️Upcoming Holiday Closure❗️

Public Works and the City Landfill will be closed next Friday, December 24, 2021 in observance of Christmas Day. 🎄 In addition, the City Landfill will be closed on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Regular Winter Hours for both Public Works and the City Landfill will resume on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Pick-up schedules for 98-gallon residential containers will be unaffected as there are no 98-gallon residential containers picked up on Fridays.

Public Works ❄Winter Hours❄:
M-F 8a-5p

Landfill Winter Hours:
M-F 8a-4:45p
Saturday 8-11:45a

If you have any other questions, please contact Public Works at 701.577.6368.

12/15/2021

Congratulations to the following Williston Fire Department and Williston Rural Fire Department personnel who were recognized at last night's City Commission meeting for their work in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida! 👏

Assistant Chief Bret Williams
Battalion Chief Mike Walters
Captain Paul Riely
Captain Justin Champion
Engineer Jake Byman
Engineer Priscilla Crain
Engineer Juan Wagner
Engineer Colton Gutknecht
FF/EMT Bianca Alvarado

Two teams were deployed for approximately 14 days as part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMAC) issued in early September.

In addition, WFD recognized three local agencies – Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Williams County ND, and the City of Williston Public Works – with appreciation plaques for their support of the Hurricane Ida EMACs and their fire department employees.

Congratulations, and thank you!👏👏

12/15/2021

With today’s snow, please keep the following in mind when it comes to snow removal in the City of Williston:👇

❄️Every snowfall is different so we ask for your patience and understanding knowing priorities will vary!

❄️In the event of a major winter event, City of Williston Public Works will plow emergency through streets first, beginning with routes to the hospital and fire stations.

❄️There are approximately 30 avenues and 25 streets that are emergency through streets. Public Works will prioritize the highest traffic and population areas first. View an interactive GIS map of the City's emergency through streets, or snow routes at 👉 https://bit.ly/WillistonSnowRoutes

❄️Following emergency through streets, Public Works will haul snow from the downtown area, 11th Street, and Million Dollar Way (2nd Ave W). However, if heavy snow returns, the emergency through streets will become a priority once again.

❄️Snow emergency routes will be plowed or hauled after any single snow event with an accumulation of three inches or more.

❄️As a reminder, all trailers, boats, campers, etc. found parked on the street in designated emergency snow routes are subject to citation. If your vehicle is parked on a snow emergency route during a winter weather event it should be moved immediately.

If you have questions, please contact Public Works at 701.577.6368.

With today’s snow, please keep the following in mind when it comes to snow removal in the City of Williston:👇

❄️Every snowfall is different so we ask for your patience and understanding knowing priorities will vary!

❄️In the event of a major winter event, City of Williston Public Works will plow emergency through streets first, beginning with routes to the hospital and fire stations.

❄️There are approximately 30 avenues and 25 streets that are emergency through streets. Public Works will prioritize the highest traffic and population areas first. View an interactive GIS map of the City's emergency through streets, or snow routes at 👉 https://bit.ly/WillistonSnowRoutes

❄️Following emergency through streets, Public Works will haul snow from the downtown area, 11th Street, and Million Dollar Way (2nd Ave W). However, if heavy snow returns, the emergency through streets will become a priority once again.

❄️Snow emergency routes will be plowed or hauled after any single snow event with an accumulation of three inches or more.

❄️As a reminder, all trailers, boats, campers, etc. found parked on the street in designated emergency snow routes are subject to citation. If your vehicle is parked on a snow emergency route during a winter weather event it should be moved immediately.

If you have questions, please contact Public Works at 701.577.6368.

12/15/2021

Shout out to Williston Police Department North Dakota 🚓for helping with the second annual First Responder Toy and Food Drive hosted by the North Dakota Highway Patrol last Saturday! 🧸

Over ✨1,000 toys ✨ were collected for area families along with LOTS of food items! 🍞🍏🍴 Thank you to the Williston Community for your generosity! 👏

12/15/2021

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and with it, fireworks!💥

The following is important information to keep in mind regarding the sale and use of fireworks in the City of Williston:

💥Fireworks can be sold from Sunday, December 26, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022.

💥Fireworks can be set off beginning December 31, 2021 until 1:00am on January 1, 2022.

💥Williams County’s fire danger rating is currently low. Avoid setting off fireworks in areas with trees, grass, etc. and find areas that are open, flat, and inflammable. For updated ratings, please see the ND Fire Danger Rating map updated every morning: http://bit.ly/386P78H

💥Please be respectful of your neighbors and celebrate responsibly. Noise and fireworks complaints can be directed to the non-emergent Williston Police Department number 701.577.1212. For emergencies, please call 911.

💥Be safe! According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks start over 19,000 fires and send over 9,000 people to the emergency room each year, with 44% of injuries being burns. Always be prepared with water or a fire extinguisher nearby, stay away from lit fuses, and properly dispose of spent fireworks. It is important to collect and dispose of refuse that lands on neighboring or public property.

For full details on the sale and use of fireworks within the City of Williston, please refer to Ord. No. 966; Ord. No. 1074, 1-23-2018, § 8-13👉 http://bit.ly/37mYWQJ

Violation of this ordinance carries a $250 fine.

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and with it, fireworks!💥

The following is important information to keep in mind regarding the sale and use of fireworks in the City of Williston:

💥Fireworks can be sold from Sunday, December 26, 2021 through Saturday, January 1, 2022.

💥Fireworks can be set off beginning December 31, 2021 until 1:00am on January 1, 2022.

💥Williams County’s fire danger rating is currently low. Avoid setting off fireworks in areas with trees, grass, etc. and find areas that are open, flat, and inflammable. For updated ratings, please see the ND Fire Danger Rating map updated every morning: http://bit.ly/386P78H

💥Please be respectful of your neighbors and celebrate responsibly. Noise and fireworks complaints can be directed to the non-emergent Williston Police Department number 701.577.1212. For emergencies, please call 911.

💥Be safe! According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks start over 19,000 fires and send over 9,000 people to the emergency room each year, with 44% of injuries being burns. Always be prepared with water or a fire extinguisher nearby, stay away from lit fuses, and properly dispose of spent fireworks. It is important to collect and dispose of refuse that lands on neighboring or public property.

For full details on the sale and use of fireworks within the City of Williston, please refer to Ord. No. 966; Ord. No. 1074, 1-23-2018, § 8-13👉 http://bit.ly/37mYWQJ

Violation of this ordinance carries a $250 fine.

12/14/2021

Congratulations to Williston Fire Department's 🚒🚑 Captain Justin Champion and Lieutenant Stephen Clark for receiving the Fire Officer (FO) designation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence's Commission on Professional Credentialing! 👏🧑‍🚒

CPC credentialing is a professional designation that recognizes career excellence and offers strategies for continuous personal improvement for those in the fire service.

“What Captain Champion and Lieutenant Clark achieved demonstrates their personal commitment to continuous improvement,” explained WFD Fire Chief, Matt Clark. “This designation is not a requirement, and they weren’t asked to get this; rather, they sought it out for themselves. This designation reflects their commitment to our department and community, and I am proud of them.”

There are 2,668 credentialed officers across the United States, and of this, only 585 Fire Officers.

In addition to receiving the FO designation, Captain Champion was also awarded the Michael Worthington Scholarship. 🧑‍🎓Named for a long-time CPSE board member, the scholarship is given to only five individuals annually who, like Mr. Worthington, exemplify continuous improvement.

Congratulations, Captain Champion and Lieutenant Clark! 🙌

Read more below 👇 and the full story online at 👉 https://bit.ly/willistonnews

12/14/2021

The next City Commission meeting is today, Tuesday, December 14 at 6pm CT.

Individuals can attend via GoToMeeting or in person in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at 22 East Broadway. Masks are strongly encouraged for in-person attendance.

Agenda, materials, and dial-in information can be found here: https://bit.ly/citycommission

If dialing in, please mute your devices.

Regular City Commission meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

The next City Commission meeting is today, Tuesday, December 14 at 6pm CT.

Individuals can attend via GoToMeeting or in person in the John Kautzman Chamber Room at 22 East Broadway. Masks are strongly encouraged for in-person attendance.

Agenda, materials, and dial-in information can be found here: https://bit.ly/citycommission

If dialing in, please mute your devices.

Regular City Commission meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

12/13/2021

WOW Williston!!! 😍 Thank you again for making the second Community Christmas Tree 🎄Ornament Contest a success!!🙌

There were so many creative submissions this year and a lot of new participants! Thank you also to the many people who just wanted to hang an ornament or two - the tree looks amazing! 😮🤩

We hope you enjoyed making new memories and we look forward to this tradition again next year. Scroll through the pictures for a look at this community's creativity, including a look at several ornaments just placed on the tree!!😄

Congratulations to the following winners!🎉

Under 6
Brothers Kayne & Bronx | Spider Man & Miles
Grant | Christmas Tree

7-10
London | Polar Bear
Clayton | Noel Angel

11-14
Abby | Home for Christmas
Merry | An Old-Fashioned Christmas

15+
April | Mushroom Forest
Tasha | The Grinch

Winners can pick up their prize packs from the Williston Community Library! Library hours are M-W 10am-6pm, Th 10am-7pm, and F 10am-5pm.

If you did not place an ornament on the tree, but still want to, please do! The Community Christmas Tree will remain up throughout December and into early January.

Individuals are reminded that ornaments will be outside, but a future timeframe will be provided for those who would like to retrieve their ornaments, if desired.

12/13/2021

The last two CPR classes for 2021 are this weekend! If you, or anyone you know, is interested in becoming CPR ❤️ certified or is up for renewal, call 701.572.3400 to register for this weekend's classes!

Future CPR offerings will be posted at a later date. More info below! 👇

If you, or anyone you know, is interested in becoming CPR ❤️ certified or is up for renewal, call 701.572.3400 to register for this weekend's classes! Please note these are the last classes available for 2021! Future CPR offerings will be posted at a later date.

The following classes are available this weekend (class size limited to 10):
❤️HeartSaver CPR, AED, & First Aid | Saturday | $60
❤️Pediatric HeartSaver CPR, AED, & First Aid | Sunday | $60

Additional information and other class dates can be found at 👉 https://bit.ly/WFDCPRcourses

The American Heart Association (AHA) Online Skills Checkoff option is also available for these courses. Individuals can complete the classroom portion online followed by an in-person skills review by WFD personnel (can be scheduled at any time).

Questions? Email Lt Chris Mahoney | [email protected]