Renovations, Signages and Façade Alterations…

The Renaissance Zone agenda for the April 12, 2018 meeting is filled with multiple requests for approvals for renovations, signage and façade alterations in downtown Bismarck. A preview of the requests for this April’s agenda:

• Mike and Alice Joyce (building owners) are requesting Downtown Design Review approval  to renovate a first-floor storefront façade that is vacant. The existing building is home to Noodlezip occupying the east side of the ground floor. Currently, the west side is vacant.
• The Barber’s Wife is requesting Downtown Design Review approval for one projecting non-illuminated sign to be installed on the façade of 401 East Broadway Avenue. The Barber’s Wife recently moved into the east side of the 3rd floor of the Broadway Tower.
• Susan Morris (building owner) is requesting Downtown Design Review approval of one non-illuminated wall sign. The sign would be for the new Desirae’s Makeup and Beauty Lounge (formerly occupied by Magnolia’s). Located at 105 N 5th St.
• Another request from Susan Morris for Downtown Design Review is approval of façade alterations and wall mounted signs for the southwest corner portion of the building located at 101 North 5th Street (formerly occupied by One World). The building has been undergoing interior renovations for Anima Cucina, Italian eatery and wine bar, as a Renaissance Zone Lease Project. Proposed changes to the façade of the building include new storefront windows, new doors, adjustment of infilled transom windows, and paint.

Member Dakota Stage will celebrate 40 years as a part of the Bismarck-Mandan community on April 13 at Bartlett & West. As part of the celebration, Dakota Stage will host the first annual Season Reveal Fundraiser: Announcing Dakota Stage’s 40th Season and raise funds in support of the 2018-19 season lineup. The Season Reveal Fundraiser will include hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, live and silent auction and local entertainment. Tickets $40/person.

Member Bismarck Mandan Symphony Orchestra (BMSO) will perform the grand finale for this season with the Da Capo concert on April 21 at the Belle Mehus Auditorium. The evening includes the performance of the soul-stirring, heart-pounding Tchaikovsky Symphony Number 5. The concert will also feature the Young Artist Competition winners, with their concerto selections. Ticketing information for the April 21 concert can be found at BMSO.

The 5^th Annual Keep Bismarck Beautiful Clean-up Day will be Saturday, April 28 from 9am-Noon at North Central Park. There will be specific locations to clean up, or you may pick up litter in a neighborhood of your choice. Bring gloves, wear long pants and comfortable shoes. Garbage bags and safety vests will be provided. If you cannot make it, schedule a different time to clean up around your neighborhood or workplace. Spread the word!

A friendly reminder to property owners in Downtown Bismarck to be kind to infrastructure when moving snow … hopefully we won’t need to worry about snow until next winter!