Missouri Valley Complex Committee

February 5 2024:  The Burleigh County Commission approved the formation of an eleven (11) member committee. Eight (8) members appointed by the stakeholder groups and three (3) residents of Burleigh County appointed by the Burleigh County Commission.

Stakeholders: The eight stakeholders, identified as those organizations who are operating by lease, facility ownership, with current program/event interest and with present development interests appoint one member each to the committee as their representative. The eight stakeholder members are not subject to application for review or individual approval by the Burleigh County Commission. Term is a three-year term with no term limit, beginning with staggered terms of four, two-year terms and four, three-year terms. 

Marie Horning, 4H Council Appointee thru December 31, 2025
Missy Hilzendeger, Buckstop Junction Appointee thru December 31, 2025
Alan Heim, Burleigh County Equestrian Ag Committee Appointee thru December 31, 2025
Tyler Kralicek, Extension Service Appointee thru December 31, 2025
Vacant, Junior High/High School Rodeo Appointee 
Tom Peters, Motocross Appointee thru December 31, 2025
Kevin Klipfel, Park District Appointee thru December 31, 2025
Scott Olson, Stock Car Appointee thru December 31, 2025

Burleigh County Residents: Three committee members be residents of Burleigh County and appointed by the Burleigh County Commission. Term is four years (staggered expiration) with a two-term limit.

Dustin Gawrylow, Burleigh County Resident - Member at Large thru December 31, 2028
Kay LaCoe, Burleigh County Resident - Member at Large thru December 31, 2027
Wayne Martinson, Burleigh County Resident - Member at Large thru December 31, 2026

Board Liaison (Non-Voting) Members: The Burleigh County Commission liaison member would be the County Commissioner who holds the Missouri Valley Complex within their portfolio. The Bismarck Park Board Commissioner liaison member would be the Commissioner who holds the Missouri Valley Complex within their portfolio.

Wayne Munson, Burleigh County Commissioner
Julie Jeske, Bismarck Park Commissioner

Meeting Schedule

12:00 - 1:30 PM
221 N 5th St, Bismarck (Tom Baker Meeting Room)

January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17 , 2026
July 15, 2026 
August 19, 2026
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026