Minot Council Seeks Bids for City Hall Remodel
The council unanimously voted to solicit bids for the first phase of remodeling the old city hall and police department building.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Minot City Council unanimously voted to seek bids for the first phase of remodeling the old city hall and the current police department. The project carries a $5 million budget, and contractors will price the roof replacement of the former fire station separately.
Why it matters
The police department needs more room for its investigations unit after City Hall moved out of the building. The separate roof pricing lets the council decide what fits within the budget.
The first remodel phase carries a $5 million budget, with bids tentatively scheduled to open December 8. Roof replacement costs for the former fire station remain unpriced until contractors submit separate figures.
The players
Minot City Council
The elected governing body of Minot, North Dakota, responsible for approving municipal construction projects and budgets.
Minot Police Department
The municipal police agency serving Minot, North Dakota, which will relocate its investigations unit into the remodeled building.
The details
Most of the remodel will occur on the second floor of the old City Hall, where the police investigations unit will relocate. A small addition on the south end will allow crews to remove a large interior stairwell, freeing space for investigators. Most of the work is indoors.
Timeline
Several years ago: initial space studies were conducted after City Hall moved out.
Last week: the council unanimously voted to seek bids.
December 8, 2026: bids are tentatively scheduled to open.
Winter 2026-27: crews could begin work if a contract is awarded.
Culture Shift
Cities across the country are increasingly repurposing vacated civic buildings to address growing space needs in police departments. Minot's approach to converting the old City Hall follows this pattern of adapting existing public structures rather than building new ones.
Minot residents will see the old City Hall renovated for police investigations, with most work done indoors. The roof replacement on the former fire station will be decided separately, depending on what the budget allows.
The takeaway
The council's decision to price the roof separately shows how cities balance interior renovation needs against fixed budgets, and residents can track bid results after the December 8 opening.
What happens next
Bids are tentatively scheduled to open December 8, 2026, and crews could begin work in winter 2026-27 if the council awards a contract.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kfyrtv.
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