Fargo public meetings in 2023

City Commission

The City Commission will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding 501 Main Avenue. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items involving ordinances, budget adjustments, and contract awards.

• Bid award of $4,107,126.09 to Dakota Underground Company Inc. for Improvement District No. BR-24-B1
• Bid award of $636,300.00 to Select Pro Cleaning for City Hall and Sky Commons-West Wing services
• Bid award of $447,037.00 to Automated Maintenance Services, Inc. for Fargo Cass Public Health cleaning
• Bid award of $395,923.00 to Sanitation Products for a Dual Auto Side Load Refuse Truck
• Public hearings regarding various alcoholic beverage license applications

City Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding property tax exemption applications and a bridge feasibility study. The agenda also includes several ordinance readings and the review of various contract awards. Additionally, the body will consider budget-related items and utility rate resolutions.

• Public hearing for John Deere Electronic Solutions property tax exemption application
• Tax abatement request for 2653 45th Street South to reduce value to $1,100,000.00
• Bid award of $927,349.00 to Parsons Electric LLC
• Purchase of eight police replacement vehicles for $380,759.52
• Authorization of a $6,400,000.00 tax and water revenue bond

Planning Commission

The commission will hold hearings on several development applications, including a major subdivision for Cityside Addition and setback reductions in Parks Third Addition. A minor subdivision plat for The Pines at the District Fifth Addition is also scheduled for review. Additionally, staff will present updates regarding regional housing and the Fargo Growth Plan.

• Zoning change and major subdivision for Cityside Addition
• Telecommunication setback reduction at 2525 33rd Avenue South
• Minor subdivision plat for The Pines at the District Fifth Addition
• FM Regional Housing Study presentation
• Fargo Growth Plan Update presentation

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider multiple zoning changes for residential and commercial additions during public hearings. The agenda also includes the final adoption of various municipal contracts, service agreements, and law enforcement grant awards.

• $750,000 COPS Hiring Program grant for six police officers
• $264,000 Back the Blue grant award to Fargo Police Department
• Rezoning requests for Ekman Addition and Timber Parkway additions
• $70,080 contract for cleaning services at Public Works West Building
• Agreements with ND Department of Health and Human Services regarding opioid and substance abuse prevention

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances, budget adjustments, and contract awards. The meeting includes a discussion on issuing $42 million in refunding improvement bonds.

• $42 million Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2023D
• $3,413,321.83 bid award to Dakota Underground Co., Inc. for Improvement District No. BR-24-A1
• $266,505.00 purchase of an Articulated Wheel Loader from Titan Machinery
• $381,660.00 purchase of a motor grader and wing from Butler Machinery
• Public hearing regarding a Land Management Permit appeal at 338 9th Avenue South

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission is holding public hearings on various land use requests. These include applications for new subdivisions, zoning changes to residential use, and conditional use permits for parking access.

• Plat of CC’s First Addition at 5080 38th Street South
• Zoning change to multi-dwelling residential at 1728 42nd Street South
• Conditional Overlay changes for Timber Parkway Eighth Addition
• Conditional Overlay changes for Timber Parkway Tenth Addition
• Alternative Access Plan for off-site parking at 1393 25th Avenue South

Native American Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items and administrative reports. The commission will approve the September 7, 2023, minutes and review the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Approval of September 7, 2023, minutes
• Indigenous Association Report
• Subcommittee Reports
• Staff Reports

City Commission

The City Commission will consider rezoning parcels in Southwest Fargo and review several applications for liquor licenses. The agenda also includes updates on the North Broadway Bridge feasibility study and discussions regarding a local homelessness task force. These items involve changes to local land use, business regulations, and infrastructure planning.

• Rezoning of parcels in Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition
• Bid award to Master Construction Co., Inc. for $4,897,816.25
• Bid award to KPH, Inc. for $1,340,525.95
• Public hearings for liquor license applications including El Agave and Cairo Restaurant
• Bid award to Dakota Underground Company Inc. for $489,889.12

City Commission

The City Commission will review several consent agenda items including municipal code amendments and developer agreements. Public hearings are scheduled regarding a dangerous building on 7th Street North and the Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition rezoning.

• Zoning change for Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition
• Public hearing for a dangerous building at 924 7th Street North
• Engineering Services Agreement Amendment No. 4 for $84,000.00
• Bid award to Swanston Equipment for $228,800.00 for a loader mounted snow blower
• Special Assessment List for Improvement District No. BN-21-A

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding various residential and commercial development applications. These include requests for major and minor subdivisions, zoning changes, and conditional use permits.

• Zoning change and PUD application for 924 Townhomes Addition at 916 and 924 7th Street North
• Plat of Meadow View Second Addition at 6704-6794 Meadow View Drive South
• Conditional use permit for industrial services at 5245-5287 Veterans Boulevard South
• Zoning change and plat for Urban Plains by Brandt Seventh Addition on Seter Parkway South
• Conditional use permit for group living at 2208 26½ Avenue South

City Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on the EOLA Second Addition rezoning and MATBUS route changes. The agenda also includes proposed lodging and sales tax ordinances for the Fargodome. Additionally, several contracts and grant awards are up for approval.

• Rezoning and development plans for EOLA Second Addition
• Proposed lodging and sales tax ordinances for the Fargodome
• $6,165,624.20 contract award to Excavating Inc. for Cell 21 Waste project
• $628,464.59 purchase of a new fire pumper truck
• $338,921.00 grant award for the Fargo Police Department Bomb Squad

City Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 preliminary budget and recommended tax levies. Additional discussions include rezoning for the Interstate Business District Addition and ordinances related to Fargodome lodging and sales taxes.

• Public hearing on 2024 preliminary budget and recommended tax levies
• Ordinance regarding a lodging tax for Fargodome Including Conference Center
• Ordinance regarding a sales tax for Fargodome Including Conference Center
• Bid award to Master Construction Co., Inc. for $305,425.00
• Public hearing on Interstate Business District Addition rezoning and growth plan amendment

Native American Commission

The commission will review the July 6, 2023, meeting minutes and hear a presentation by Savanna Greywind Day. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Indigenous Peoples' Day and Truth & Reconciliation Day.

• Presentation: Savanna Greywind Day
• Indigenous Peoples' Day (October 9)
• Truth & Reconciliation Day (September 30)
• Gladys Ray Award nomination deadline (September 22)
• Approval of July 6, 2023 minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting. Members discussed a proposal for a Savanna Greywind day of recognition and a request for a city-wide proclamation for Truth & Reconciliation Day.

• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (All present voted aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding multiple platting, replatting, and land use amendment requests. These items include major and minor subdivisions for various additions across the city.

• TYKE Addition: Major Subdivision and street/avenue dedication/vacation at 201 27th Street North
• EOLA Second Addition: PUD Master Land Use Plan amendment and Minor Subdivision at 24th Avenue South
• Trollwood Land Three Addition: Minor Subdivision at 3123 and 3131 Broadway North
• North Dakota R-1 Urban Renewal Addition: Vacation Plat of portions of 3rd Avenue North and 3rd Street North
• Larkin Second Addition: Minor Subdivision at 3600 39th Street South

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the City Commission for five separate plat and land use applications. These included major and minor subdivisions, a PUD master land use plan amendment, and right-of-way vacations.

• Recommended approval of TYKE Addition subdivision plat and right-of-way vacation (8-0)
• Recommended approval of EOLA Second Addition subdivision plat and PUD Master Land Use Plan amendment (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Trollwood Land Three Addition subdivision plat (8-0)
• Recommended approval of North Dakota R-1 Urban Renewal Addition right-of-way vacation plat (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Larkin Second Addition subdivision plat (8-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several rezoning ordinances, various contract amendments, and budget adjustments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a dangerous building and a conditional use permit appeal.

• Rezoning of land in Wentz Addition and University South Fourth Addition
• Amendment to allow police to boot or tow for unpaid parking citations
• Change order of $13,739.68 for Improvement District No. BN-22-G1
• Negative final balancing change order of -$97,573.92 for Improvement District No. BR-22-B1
• Bid award to Bailey Nurseries, Inc. for $65,106.23 for 2024 spring tree order

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider several rezoning applications and hold public hearings for new liquor licenses. The agenda also includes discussions regarding downtown homelessness and economic development policies.

• Rezoning of 2320 22nd Street South in Wentz Addition
• Bid award to Titan Machinery for $141,973.00
• Extension of road closure on 42nd Street
• Addition of 3000 11th Street South to flood mitigation buyouts
• Public hearings for new liquor licenses

The City Commission approved several alcoholic beverage licenses and two rezoning requests. The board also authorized $12.59 million in bills and a $141,973 contract for carbide cutting edges. A public hearing for a dangerous building at 1449 4th Avenue South was scheduled for September 5, 2023.

• Approved Class GH licenses for Five Star African Cuisine, Taj India, and Michele’s Table (5-0)
• Approved Class Z license transfer for NoBull Smokehouse (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Wentz Addition from SR-2 to SR-3 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and plat for University South Fourth Addition (5-0)
• Approved $12,590,005.89 in bills (unanimous)
• Awarded $141,973.00 bid to Titan Machinery for carbide cutting edges (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling of a working session to discuss EDIC policies (4-1)
• Continued Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition public hearing to 10/16/23 (5-0)

City Commission

The commission is reviewing recommendations for the 2024 preliminary budget and conducting public hearings regarding Skyway System special assessments and nuisance abatement fees. The agenda also includes several contract awards, developer agreements, and an update on the 10th Street and University Drive corridor study.

• Recommendation to approve the Mayor’s 2024 Preliminary Budget
• Public hearing for Skyway System maintenance special assessments
• Bid award to Excavating, Inc. for $150,490.00
• Bid award to RDO Equipment for $119,000.00
• Market adjustments for Maintenance Technician and Supervisor positions

The City Commission approved the Mayor's 2024 Preliminary Budget and scheduled a public hearing for September 18, 2023. The board also approved special assessments for the Skyway System and nuisance abatement fees. Additionally, a new procedure for issuing liquor licenses was adopted.

• Approved Mayor's 2024 Preliminary Budget (4-1)
• Approved special assessments for Skyway System maintenance (5-0)
• Approved special assessments for nuisance abatement fees (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for additional liquor license issuance procedure (5-0)
• Appointed Tatiana Hamilton to the Liquor Control Board (4-1)
• Approved 14 applications for 5-year property tax exemptions (5-0)
• Approved $12,162,552.63 in bills via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Awarded $150,490.00 bid to Excavating, Inc. for Project No. FM-15-F3 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use applications, including a Growth Plan Amendment and zoning changes for the Interstate Business District Addition. Other items include subdivision plats, conditional use permits for manufacturing, and residential rezoning requests.

• Growth Plan Amendment and Zoning Change for Interstate Business District Addition at 4753 45th Street North and 4269 40th Avenue North
• Plat of Interstate Business District Addition (Major Subdivision) at 4753 45th Street North and 4269 40th Avenue North
• Plat of Laverne’s Third Addition at 2812, 2880, 2924, and 2984 42nd Street North
• Plat of Timber Parkway Tenth Addition at 5161 Charles Way South
• Conditional Use Permits for manufacturing/production at 200 and 300 45th Street South and 400 45th Street South

The Commission recommended approval for a growth plan amendment, zoning change, and subdivision plat for the Interstate Business District Addition. It also approved two minor subdivision plats and a conditional use permit for manufacturing at 45th Street Park Third Addition.

• Recommended approval of Growth Plan Amendment, Zoning Change, and Subdivision Plat for Interstate Business District Addition (5-2)
• Denied amendment to change Lot 9 of Interstate Business District Addition to General Commercial (2-5)
• Recommended approval of Laverne’s Third Addition minor subdivision plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Timber Parkway Tenth Addition minor subdivision plat (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for manufacturing and production at 200 and 300 45th Street South (5-2)

City Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on liquor licenses and a tax exemption request for a waterpark resort. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for floodwall repairs, sewer work, and utility improvements.

• Tax exemption application for The Wave by EPIC, LLC waterpark resort
• $1,666,648.81 bid award to Dakota Underground Company Inc.
• $401,182.60 task order with KLJ Engineering LLC for floodwall repairs
• $274,513.00 payment to Key Contracting, Inc. for emergency sewer repairs
• Liquor license applications for North Dakota Horse Park and Wurst Bier Hall

The City Commission approved a wide range of consent items, including floodwall repairs and sewer work. The board also granted two alcoholic beverage licenses and approved a subdivision plat, while referring a waterpark resort tax exemption back for further review.

• Approved $401,182.60 task order for Floodwall Repair Project No. FM-24-A0
• Approved $274,513.00 payment for emergency sanitary sewer repairs (Project No. UR-23-C1)
• Approved $1,666,648.81 bid award to Dakota Underground Company Inc. for Improvement District No. BN-23-C1
• Approved Class 'N' Alcoholic Beverage License for Horse Race North Dakota (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Class 'FA-RZ-M' Alcoholic Beverage License to Two Star Boys LLC (5-0)
• Approved Plat of Radio Second Addition (5-0)
• Referred The Wave by EPIC, LLC waterpark resort PILOT application back to Economic Development Incentives Committee (3-2)
• Approved Interim Financing Agreement Series D for Red River Valley Water Supply Project (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several public hearings regarding rezoning, a building safety issue, and land annexation. The agenda also includes various bid awards for city projects and budget adjustments.

• Bid award of $874,351.50 to Fargo Electric Construction, Inc. for Project No. TR-23-A1
• Bid award of $22,220.00 to American Engineering Testing for Fire Station 8 inspections
• Bid award of $122,550.00 to Amy’s Windows for Main Library shade replacement
• Public hearing regarding a dangerous building at 421 15th Avenue North
• Public hearing for rezoning and platting of Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition

The City Commission approved the annexation of approximately 80.40 acres and appointed Tom Knackmuhs as City Engineer. The board also approved several bid awards for city projects and a zoning change for the Veterans Industrial Park Addition.

• Approved annexation of 80.40 acres (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Knackmuhs as City Engineer (5-0)
• Approved Plat for Veterans Industrial Park Addition (5-0)
• Referred Interstate Business District Growth Plan Amendment back to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $874,351.50 bid award to Fargo Electric Construction, Inc. for Project No. TR-23-A1 (5-0)
• Approved $122,550.00 bid award to Amy’s Windows for Main Library shades (5-0)
• Approved $22,220.00 special inspection contract for Fire Station 8 (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to serve owner of dangerous building at 421 15th Avenue North (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission is reviewing several applications for zoning changes, plats, and conditional use permits. Items include developments in the EOLA Addition, Airport Second Addition, and 46th Avenue Industrial Park. The commission will also consider two annexation requests.

• Zoning change and PUD amendment for EOLA Addition (24th & 26th Ave S)
• Residential use permit at 1919 University Drive North
• Agricultural to industrial rezoning at 3336 52nd Avenue North
• Rezoning and plat for University South Fourth Addition (1376 Oak Manor Ave S)
• Annexation of approximately 14.20 and 80.40 acres

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for residential living at 1919 University Drive North and recommended several zoning changes and subdivision plats for City Commission approval. The board also found two land annexations consistent with the 2007 Growth Plan.

• Recommended approval of zoning change, PUD amendment, and plat for EOLA Addition (9-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for up to 94 residential units at 1919 University Drive North (9-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from Agricultural to Limited Industrial and plat for 46th Avenue Industrial Park Addition (8-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change and plat for University South Fourth Addition (9-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision plat for Village West Fourth Addition (9-0)
• Found annexation of approximately 14.20 acres consistent with 2007 Growth Plan (9-0)
• Found annexation of approximately 80.40 acres consistent with 2007 Growth Plan (9-0)

Native American Commission

The Fargo Native American Commission will conduct a special election for Vice Chair and approve minutes from May 4, 2023. The agenda also includes honoring new and outgoing members and presentations from the Indigenous Association and FCPH WIC staff.

• Special election for Vice Chair
• Approval of May 4, 2023, meeting minutes
• Honoring of new and outgoing members
• Presentation by Tera-Lise Orr, FCPH WIC Nutritionist & Breastfeeding Coordinator

The Native American Commission voted to send a letter to city leadership supporting an independent investigation into the police-involved death of Shane Netterville. The board also requested that the Fargo Police attend a future meeting to discuss police-involved shootings in the city. Additionally, the commission appointed a new Vice Chair.

• Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to send letter to city leadership supporting independent investigation into Shane Netterville shooting
• Approved motion to invite Fargo Police to a commission meeting to discuss police-involved shooting deaths
• Appointed Member Littlewolf as Vice Chair through December 2024

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider several items, including a large construction bid award and zoning changes for Valley View Estates Fourth Addition. The agenda also includes discussions on street racing solutions and the use of city property for a new dispatch center.

• $3,631,788.50 bid award to Ryan Contracting for Improvement District No. UN-23-A1
• Zoning change and plat approval for Valley View Estates Fourth Addition
• $449,940.06 bid award to Dirt Dynamics for Improvement District No. PN-23-E1
• Update on possible solutions to street racing/speeding
• Discussion on using city property at 4630 15th Avenue North for a new dispatch center

The City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $3.6M bid for Improvement District No. UN-23-A1. The board also appointed Susan Thompson as Interim Finance Director and authorized the development of an agreement for a new Red River Regional Dispatch Center.

• Approved appointment of Susan Thompson as Interim Finance Director (5-0)
• Authorized agreement for new Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 4630 15th Avenue North (5-0)
• Approved $3,631,788.50 bid award to Ryan Contracting for Improvement District No. UN-23-A1
• Approved $449,940.06 bid award to Dirt Dynamics for Improvement District No. PN-23-E1
• Approved ordinance adding drag racing to the classification of ordinance violations (5-0)
• Approved $49,921.17 contract with KLJ, Inc. for a Transit Reorganization Study
• Directed staff to place monthly financial reports on the Regular Agenda (3-2)
• Approved $20,854,888.25 in bills

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and growth plan amendments for the Interstate Business District and EOLA Addition. The agenda also includes a permit request for a temporary telecommunications structure and a review of a renewal plan for 502 8th Street South.

• Growth Plan Amendment and rezoning for Interstate Business District Addition
• Zoning change and PUD amendment for EOLA Addition
• Conditional Use Permit for a temporary telecommunications structure at 1310 17th Avenue North
• Review of a renewal plan for 502 8th Street South

The Planning Commission recommended denial of a growth plan amendment, zoning change, and subdivision plat for the Interstate Business District Addition. The board did approve a conditional use permit for a temporary telecommunications tower and a renewal plan for a property on 8th Street South.

• Recommended denial of Growth Plan Amendment, Zoning Change, and Subdivision Plat for Interstate Business District Addition (4-3)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a temporary Telecommunications Support Structure of 100 feet or less at 1310 17th Avenue North (7-0)
• Recommended to City Commission that the Renewal Plan for 502 8th Street South is consistent with the GO2030 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Tabled EOLA Addition zoning and plat applications to July 6, 2023

City Commission

The City Commission will review various ordinances, land annexations, and rezoning requests. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses, subdivision plats, and a HUD action plan.

• Bid award to Dakota Underground Company for $3,930,816.24 (Improvement District No. BR-23-J1)
• Bid award to Northstar Safety, Inc. for $884,857.00 (Project No. TM-23-A1)
• Change order of $85,174.00 for Improvement District No. BN-22-C1
• Bid award to PKG Construction, Inc. for $2,126,900 and Sun Electric, Inc. for $159,468 (Project No. WA2255)
• Public hearing for Royal Buffet, Inc. Class 'H' Alcoholic Beverage License at 1620 32nd Avenue South

The City Commission approved several major subdivision plats and Renaissance Zone projects. The board also awarded multiple infrastructure contracts and approved two alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Awarded $3,930,816.24 bid to Dakota Underground Company for Improvement District No. BR-23-J1
• Awarded $884,857.00 bid to Northstar Safety, Inc. for Project No. TM-23-A1
• Awarded $2,126,900.00 bid to PKG Construction, Inc. and $159,468.00 to Sun Electric, Inc. for Project No. WA2255
• Approved Class 'F' and 'H' alcoholic beverage licenses for Royal Buffet, Inc. and Lovely Grill, LLC
• Adopted plats for Cass County Corrections 2nd Addition, Betlock Addition, and 1001 NP Addition
• Approved Renaissance Zone projects and TIF District No. 2023-02 Renewal Plan for Great Plains NP Holdings, LLC and Northern Prairie Performing Arts
• Approved $9,637,140.55 in bills
• Adopted ordinance annexing land in Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 140 North

City Commission

The Commission will consider several public hearings regarding the Dakota Commerce Center North addition, including annexation and rezoning. The agenda also includes multiple bid awards for construction projects and various municipal ordinance updates.

• Bid award to Master Construction Co., Inc. for $2,506,678.00 (Improvement District No. BR-23-H1)
• Bid award to FM Asphalt LLC for $1,616,974.05 (Improvement District No. PN-23-A1)
• Contract with Key Contracting, Inc. for $9,673,607.50 (Project No. NR-23-A2)
• Bid awards for Fire Station No. 8: Ledgestone, Inc. ($3,504,720.00), Manning Mechanical, Inc. ($1,247,500.00), and Grotberg Electric, Inc. ($591,000.00)
• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of Dakota Commerce Center North

The Commission approved several high-value infrastructure contracts, including a $9.6M project and bids for Fire Station No. 8. They also granted a five-year 100% property tax exemption to Corvent Medical, Inc. and approved the annexation and rezoning of the Dakota Commerce Center North Addition.

• Approved five-year 100% new industry property tax exemption for Corvent Medical, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved contract with Key Contracting, Inc. for $9,673,607.50 (Project No. NR-23-A2)
• Approved Fire Station No. 8 construction bids: Ledgestone ($3,504,720), Manning Mechanical ($1,247,500), and Grotberg Electric ($591,000)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of Dakota Commerce Center North Addition to Limited Industrial (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Brenda Derrig as Assistant City Administrator (5-0)
• Approved bid award to Master Construction Co., Inc. for $2,506,678.00 (5-0)
• Approved bid award to FM Asphalt LLC for $1,616,974.05 (5-0)
• Directed Engineering and Police departments to examine street racing/speeding solutions by June 12, 2023 (5-0)

Native American Commission

The commission will conduct regular business including the approval of December 1, 2022, meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding bylaws and the formation of a nominating committee for a July special election.

• Approval of December 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Bylaws
• Formation of Nominating Committee for July Special Election

The Fargo Native American Commission approved amendments to its bylaws, changing meeting frequency to every other month and converting school board and city commission members to non-voting liaisons. It also extended Chair Fear's term by one year to assist with a vice chair transition and selected a nominating committee for a special election in July.

• Approved bylaw amendments changing meeting schedule to every other month and making Fargo School Board and City Commission members non-voting liaisons (unanimous)
• Extended Chair Fear's term by one year to aid vice chair transition (unanimous)
• Selected Member White Bear and Member Sargent for nominating committee for July special election

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several zoning changes, plats, and growth plan amendments. These items include industrial additions in North Fargo and various subdivisions in South Fargo.

• Zoning change and plat for Veterans Industrial Park Addition at 5385 19th Avenue North
• Growth Plan Amendment and zoning changes for Interstate Business District Addition at 4753 45th Street North and 4269 40th Avenue North
• Plat of Green Acres Second Addition at 2225, 2233, and 2237 13th Avenue South
• Zoning change, plat, and conditional use permit for Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition at 4451, 4455, and 4475 40th Avenue South

The Fargo Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change from Agricultural to Limited Industrial and a subdivision plat for the Veterans Industrial Park Addition at 5385 19th Avenue North. The commission also approved a subdivision plat for Green Acres Second Addition and a zoning change, plat, and conditional use permit for Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition. A major application for the Interstate Business District Addition was continued to the June 6 meeting to allow further discussions between the developer and Reile's Acres residents.

• Recommended approval of zoning change from AG to LI and subdivision plat for Veterans Industrial Park Addition (7-0)
• Continued Interstate Business District Addition application to June 6, 2023, for further discussion (7-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision plat for Green Acres Second Addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change, plat, and conditional use permit for Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition, with density cap of 13.5 units/acre (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Members Holtz, Tasa, and Schneider to Growth Plan Advisory Committee (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several public hearings regarding rezoning, annexations, and property tax exemptions. The agenda also includes bid recommendations for fire station construction and various infrastructure projects.

• Key Contracting, Inc. bid of $9,673,607.50 for Project No. NR-23-A1
• R & R Excavating, Inc. bid of $2,947,619.97 for Improvement District No. BR-23-F1
• CC Steel, Inc. bid of $93,300.00 for Project No. WA2217
• Public hearing for Dakota Commerce Center North Addition rezoning and platting
• Recommendation for awarding bids for Fire Station No. 8 construction

City Commission

The City Commission will meet in executive session to consult on litigation regarding Citizens for a Clean Environment, LLC v. City of Fargo. The regular meeting includes several consent agenda items involving municipal code amendments, rezoning, and various construction contract awards.

• Bid award to Master Construction Company, Inc. for $831,015.00 (Project No. SR-23-B1)
• Bid award to Border States Paving Inc. for $464,518.05 (Project No. PR-23-F1)
• Purchase of a High Compaction Front Load Refuse Truck for $336,185.00
• Rezoning of parcels in Oak Grove Addition and Adams Seventh Addition
• Amendment to the 2022 Action Plan

The City Commission approved a large consent agenda including several construction contracts and zoning ordinances. The board also authorized street lighting replacements and federal highway grant applications.

• Approved $831,015.00 bid for Project No. SR-23-B1 to Master Construction Company, Inc.
• Approved $464,518.05 bid for Project No. PR-23-F1 to Border States Paving Inc.
• Approved $336,185.00 purchase of a High Compaction Front Load Refuse Truck
• Approved 2nd reading and final adoption of rezoning for Oak Grove Addition and Adams Seventh Addition
• Approved 2023 Street Lighting Fixture Replacement Project and 2024-2025 Federal Highway Bill Carbon Reduction Project applications
• Approved reappointment of Blake Nelson, Nancy Jordheim, and Rick Steen to Fargo Dome Authority
• Appointed Rick Berg to the Airport Authority (4-1)
• Approved $3,866,506.84 in bills

Native American Commission

The Native American Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2023, has been cancelled due to winter weather conditions. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 4, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for industrial services in a general commercial zone, a major subdivision replat, and a continued hearing on a planned unit development final plan. It will also review a renewal plan for a property on NP Avenue North. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for industrial service uses at 5710, 5750, 5770 53rd Avenue South (Radio Addition)
• Plat of Radio Second Addition, replat of Lots 1-10, Block 1, Radio Addition, and vacation of part of 53rd Avenue South
• Continued PUD Final Plan for Duane's Pizza Addition at 1601-1629 University Drive South and adjacent streets
• Review of Renewal Plan for property in the 600 Block of NP Avenue North

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for industrial services in the Radio Addition and a PUD Final Plan for Duane’s Pizza Addition. It also recommended approval to the City Commission for the Radio Second Addition plat and a Renewal Plan for the 600 Block of NP Avenue North.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for industrial service uses at 5710, 5750, and 5770 53rd Avenue South with a ban on off-premise advertising (7-0)
• Recommended approval to City Commission for Radio Second Addition subdivision plat and partial vacation of 53rd Avenue South (7-0)
• Approved PUD Final Plan for Duane’s Pizza Addition (7-0)
• Recommended to City Commission that the Renewal Plan for the 600 Block of NP Avenue North is consistent with city plans (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several public hearings regarding zoning changes for Erskines Addition, Adams Seventh Addition, Valley View Estates Fourth Addition, and Oak Grove Addition. The meeting also includes a presentation on excavation fees and a recommendation to approve an emergency declaration regarding the spring flood outlook.

• Bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $3,773,510.60 (Improvement District PR-23-E1)
• Bid award to Dirt Dynamics for $181,034.00 (Improvement District AN-22-B1)
• Bid award to Sun Electric, Inc. for $142,000.00 (Project NR-23-B1)
• Contract amendment with Metro COG for $50,000.00
• Amendment to Bolton & Menk, Inc. for $99,930.00

The City Commission approved an emergency declaration resolution following a flood outlook report. The board also approved several rezoning requests and a large batch of consent agenda items, including multiple infrastructure bid awards.

• Approved Emergency Declaration Resolution for the City (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for parcels in Adams Seventh Addition (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for parcels in Amended Plat of Oak Grove Addition (5-0)
• Denied rezoning petition for parcels in Erskine’s Addition (5-0)
• Approved $3,773,510.60 bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $181,034.00 bid award to Dirt Dynamics (5-0)
• Approved $142,000.00 bid award to Sun Electric, Inc. (5-0)
• Continued Valley View Estates Fourth Addition zoning hearing to May 1, 2023 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding land annexations and amendments to the 2022 HUD Action Plan. The meeting includes presentations on demographic forecasts, police department updates, and a neighborhood revitalization initiative.

• Public hearing for annexation of portions of Section 15 and Section 22
• Public hearing for proposed amendment to the 2022 HUD Action Plan
• Change order for Project No. FM-22-C2 in the amount of -$5,835.00
• Change order for Project No. FM-22-B1 in the amount of $844.00
• Application for State Homeland Security Grant Program by Cass Fargo Emergency Management

The City Commission approved the annexation of 231.70 acres north and west of current city limits. The board also approved several property tax exemptions for building improvements and reappointed two members to the Civil Service Commission.

• Adopted Resolution of Annexation for 231.70 acres (5-0)
• Approved five applications for property tax exemptions for building improvements (5-0)
• Reappointed Nancy Jordheim and Mike Wenaas to the Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $11,581,874.83 in bills (5-0)
• Approved Environmental Health inspection, license, permit, and reinstatement fees (5-0)
• Approved lawn and landscape maintenance services with Valley Green and Associates (5-0)
• Approved concrete utility cut repairs contract with Q3 Contracting, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to contract with Sentry Security, Inc. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several zoning change applications and a master plan for the Oak Grove Addition. The agenda also includes a continued hearing for a planned unit development at Duane’s Pizza Addition and a review of a proposed annexation.

• Zoning change for Erskines Addition at 1117 and 1155 13th Avenue South
• Zoning change from General Commercial to Limited Industrial for various Thunder Road South addresses
• Amended Plat of Oak Grove Addition zoning changes for multiple North Terrace North, South Terrace North, and Maple Street North locations
• Institutional Master Plan hearing for Oak Grove Addition
• Continued hearing for Duane’s Pizza Addition Planned Unit Development

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a zoning change to Limited Industrial on Thunder Road South and a change to Public and Institutional for the Oak Grove Addition. The commission recommended denial of a zoning change for a sign overlay at 13th Avenue South and approved a land annexation consistent with the 2007 Growth Plan.

• Recommended denial of zoning change to repeal and reestablish Conditional Overlay at 1117 and 1155 13th Avenue South (6-1)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from General Commercial to Limited Industrial at 2865-3861 Thunder Road South (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change to Public and Institutional for portions of Oak Grove Addition (7-0)
• Approved Institutional Master Plan for Oak Grove Addition, contingent on zone change approval (7-0)
• Approved annexation of portions of Sections 15 and 22, Township 140 North, Range 49 West (7-0)
• Tabled PUD Final Plan for Duane’s Pizza Addition until April 4, 2023

City Commission

The Commission will meet in executive session to consult on opioid-related litigation involving several companies. The regular meeting includes discussions on rezoning, land easements with NDSU, and various city service agreements.

• Rezoning of parcels in Duane’s Pizza Addition
• Purchase option for building/land at 105 25th Street North and 131 24th Street North
• Negative change order of -$421,111.14 for Improvement District No. PR-22-F1
• Easement offers to North Dakota State University for districts UN-23-A1 and BN-22-C1
• Public hearing for the Plat of Dakota Air Parts Addition

The City Commission approved settlement participation forms for opioid litigation involving Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS. The board also approved a series of consent agenda items, including rezoning and various project bids. Additionally, the commission voted to oppose several state legislative bills regarding library censorship and local control.

• Approved opioid settlement participation forms for Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including rezoning in Duane’s Pizza Addition and $9,882,502.46 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution for Plat of Dakota Air Parts Addition (5-0)
• Approved 2022 sewer repair special assessment list (5-0)
• Approved Federal Aid Transportation Project applications for 2025 and 2027 (5-0)
• Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinances for pedal tour business operations (5-0)
• Opposed SB 2360 and SB 1205 regarding library censorship (4-1)
• Opposed HB 1273 and HB 1340 regarding local control and zoning authority (4-1 and 5-0)

Native American Commission

The Native American Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2023.

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning for the Duane’s Pizza Addition and a Tax Increment Financing District renewal. The agenda also includes several items for approval, such as fire equipment grants and various city equipment purchases. Additionally, the commission will consider new alcoholic beverage license applications.

• Rezoning of Duane’s Pizza Addition to Limited Commercial with a PUD
• $648,381.50 grant application for fire equipment and vehicle exhaust systems
• Purchase of 180 rifle-rated trauma plates for $43,655.00
• Awarding of water main and street materials contract for $214,278.34
• Purchase of ten transit buses from New Flyer of America

The City Commission approved a series of consent agenda items, including multiple municipal code amendments and equipment purchases. The board also approved several public hearing items and granted property tax exemptions for improvements to 13 buildings.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 10 transit buses and $5.5M in bills (5-0)
• Approved public hearing items including Duane’s Pizza Addition zoning change and TIF District No. 2023-01 (5-0)
• Approved property tax exemptions for improvements at 13 different addresses (5-0)
• Approved expanding Sustainability and Resiliency Committee to include Transit and Youth Initiative members (5-0)
• Approved $43,655 and $27,870 purchases for ballistic trauma plates and backpack inserts (5-0)
• Approved $214,278.34 award to Ferguson Waterworks for water main and street materials (5-0)
• Approved $83,390 purchase of an articulated wheel loader from Butler Machinery Company (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinances regarding cigar smoking, taxicabs, and ordinance violations (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings on various subdivision plats and zoning changes. This includes requests for minor subdivisions, parking reductions, and a major subdivision. The meeting also includes a demographic forecast presentation and a review of a renewal plan for blighted property.

• Zoning change and plat for Valley View Estates Fourth Addition at 3606-4890 Decorah Way South
• Major subdivision and right-of-way vacation for Betlock Addition at 1722 2nd Street North
• Conditional Use Permit for parking reduction at 1376 Oak Manor Avenue South
• Review of a renewal plan for blighted property in the 1600 Block of University Drive South
• Presentation on 2050 Baseline Demographic Forecast by MetcoCOG

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for six subdivision plats and one vacation plat. The board also approved two conditional use permits for alternative access plans and recommended a renewal plan for blighted property on University Drive South.

• Recommended approval of Commerce on 12th Eighth Addition plat
• Recommended approval of Golden Valley 7th Addition plat
• Recommended approval of Valley View Estates Fourth Addition zoning change and plat
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Alternative Access Plan at 3165 and 3187 33rd Street South
• Recommended approval of Global Development Addition plat
• Recommended approval of Keeney & Devitts 2nd Addition vacation plat
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Alternative Access Plan at 1376 Oak Manor Avenue South
• Recommended approval of Betlock Addition plat and right-of-way vacation

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will review a resolution for annexation in Cass County and an application for tax abatement for Hobby Lobby. The agenda also includes updates on Fire Station 8 and the 2nd Street Pedestrian Bridge.

• Resolution of Annexation for portions of Section 15 and Section 22 in Cass County
• Tax abatement request for Hobby Lobby at 4427 13th Avenue South
• Presentation on the 2nd Street Pedestrian Bridge
• First reading of ordinances regarding cigar smoking and taxicabs
• $16,699.00 change order for multimedia studio space

The City Commission voted to terminate the 2nd Street Pedestrian Bridge Project and return $2.4 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Other actions included approving a resolution of annexation and granting tax abatements for Hobby Lobby.

• Terminated 2nd Street Pedestrian Bridge Project and returning $2.4M to ND DOT (4-1)
• Approved Resolution of Annexation for portions of Section 15 and Section 22 (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement/refund for Hobby Lobby at 4427 13th Avenue South (5-0)
• Approved support for HB 1537 via letter to House Judiciary Committee (3-2)
• Approved 22 property tax exemptions for building improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1,234,567.89 in bills (5-0)
• Approved 35 sets of structural firefighting turnout gear purchase (5-0)
• Approved five-year Indigent Defense Service agreements for Joe Johnson and Stormy Vickers (5-0)

Native American Commission

The Native American Commission meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2023.

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider a resolution for $57 million in refunding improvement bonds and review several new ordinances. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses and discussions on federal transportation aid applications.

• Resolution for $57 million in Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A
• $518,452.00 contract for two mechanical street sweepers from Sanitation Products
• Public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses at Duane’s House of Pizza and Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant
• Property demolition agreement at 714 12th Street North
• Ordinance changes regarding cigar smoking in public places and workplaces

The City Commission approved the issuance of $56.2 million in refunding improvement bonds and authorized several alcoholic beverage licenses. The board also directed staff to seek an RFP to address the city's noise ordinance and appointed members to the Renaissance Zone Authority and Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved $56.2 million in refunding improvement bonds (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Duane’s House of Pizza, Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant, and Fargo Billiards (5-0)
• Directed staff and City Attorney to seek an RFP for the noise ordinance (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Renaissance Zone Authority and Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved $518,452 purchase of two mechanical street sweepers from Sanitation Products
• Approved $7,642,359.26 in bills
• Voted to oppose HB1273 via letter to the Legislative Committee (5-0)
• Approved mental health check-in contracts for Fire and Police Department employees

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will review several items for approval, including contracts for electrical services and fire station construction. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a liquor license and presentations on city hiring practices.

• Construction contract for Fire Station No. 2 Addition
• Public hearing for Crafty Taps liquor license at 3902 13th Avenue South
• $10,920.00 change order for a dangerous building at 437 23rd Street South
• Mass transit agreements between Fargo and West Fargo
• Bills totaling $13,251,129.80

Native American Commission

The Native American Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023, was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for February 2, 2023.

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding subdivision and zoning applications. These include a major subdivision for Cass County Corrections and a planned unit development for the Duane’s Pizza Addition. Staff will also present on zoning enforcement and the Red River Greenway Study.

• Cass County Corrections 2nd Addition major subdivision and 28th Street South vacation
• Zoning change to Limited Commercial with a PUD for Duane’s Pizza Addition
• Planned Unit Development Master Land Use Plan for Duane’s Pizza Addition
• Presentation on zoning enforcement by the Inspections Director
• Presentation on the Red River Greenway Study by MetroCOG staff

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for a subdivision plat for Cass County Corrections and a zoning change and development plan for the Duane’s Pizza Addition. The meeting also included presentations on zoning enforcement and the Red River Greenway Study.

• Recommended approval of Cass County Corrections 2nd Addition subdivision plat and right-of-way vacation (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Duane’s Pizza Addition zoning change to Limited Commercial with PUD overlay (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Duane’s Pizza Addition Master Land Use Plan (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Duane’s Pizza Addition subdivision plat (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)