Fargo public meetings in 2024

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss negotiations with Galvanizers, Inc. for a portion of city property west of the landfill. A consent agenda will approve several routine items, including a traffic‑signal ordinance amendment and various contracts and grant notices. The public hearing portion will consider the first reading of rezoning ordinances for the HAL Addition and Eagle Valley Fifth Addition subdivisions. Additional items include grant awards and a recommendation to support the regional transportation plan.

• Executive session negotiation with Galvanizers, Inc. for land west of the landfill
• 1st reading of Ordinance amending Section 8-0602 (starting, stopping, turning signals)
• Public hearing and 1st reading of rezoning ordinance for HAL Addition (602‑616 3rd St N, 601‑617 4th St N)
• Public hearing and 1st reading of rezoning ordinance for Eagle Valley Fifth Addition (7475 24th St S)
• Notice of $136,000 grant award from ND Dept. of Emergency Services for State Homeland Security Program

The Commission approved a zoning change and plat for the HAL Addition (602-616 3rd Street North) and a rezoning for Eagle Valley Fifth Addition (7475 24th Street South), both unanimously. It also approved a transfer of the Class A liquor license for Red Lobster at 4215 13th Avenue South, adopted a resolution supporting Metro COG's Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and voted to sunset the camping-on-public-property resolution on March 23, 2025. The Commission discussed transitioning the Downtown Engagement Center into a Community Service Center but took no formal action.

• Approved HAL Addition zoning change and plat (5-0)
• Approved Eagle Valley Fifth Addition rezoning (5-0)
• Approved Red Lobster liquor license transfer (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Metro COG's Metropolitan Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Voted to sunset camping resolution on March 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Renaissance Zone Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, Native American Commission, and Fargo Youth Initiative (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $16.2M in bills and multiple contracts (5-0)
• Changed next meeting date to January 6, 2025 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a 0.25% sales tax for fire and police operations and the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also hold public hearings regarding MATBUS route changes and a Renaissance Zone project. Other business includes various property tax abatement requests and equipment purchases.

• Final adoption of a 0.25% sales tax for public safety operations, equipment, and buildings
• Approval of the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 neighborhood reconstruction projects
• Two sidewalk tractors from Swanston Equipment for $214,428.51 each
• Two 2025 International Chassis from North Central International LLC for $120,317.39 and $120,696.34
• Public hearing for the rehabilitation of 13 and 15 8th Street South by Coneflower Farmhouse, LLC

The Fargo City Commission approved the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, 2026 Core Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects, 2026 Prairie Dog Projects, and updated Infrastructure Funding Policy language. They also approved several tax abatements, Renaissance Zone projects, and MATBUS route changes, while denying some abatement requests and deferring a Community Integration Facilitator hire.

• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 projects (5-0)
• Denied Operation Safe Fargo implementation (2-3)
• Approved Renaissance Zone for Coneflower Farmhouse (5-0)
• Approved MATBUS route changes effective Jan 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Denied tax abatements for Sky Logistics properties (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement for 412 Broadway, denied for 406 Broadway (5-0)
• Denied Special Assessment Deferral for Enclave (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Kelsey Roseth to Civil Service Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development applications, including a zoning change for Grafstrom First Addition from agricultural to limited industrial, a zoning change for Eagle Valley Fifth Addition from commercial to residential, and conditional use permits for a telecommunications tower and for household living in a commercial district. The Broadway Commons Addition items have been continued to February 4, 2025.

• Grafstrom First Addition: zoning change from AG to LI and major subdivision at 5401/5617 19th Ave N and 2101 57th St N
• Eagle Valley Fifth Addition: zoning change from LC with C-O to SR-5 at 7475 24th St S
• Morton & Doty's Addition: CUP to reduce telecom tower setback and exceed height at 1417 University Dr S
• Osgood Townsite 15th Addition: CUP for household living in LC district at 5100 47th St S
• Prairie Farms Third Addition: minor subdivision replat at 5897, 5923, 5945 31st St S

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider a 0.25% sales tax to fund fire and police operations, equipment, and buildings. The meeting includes approval of contracts for water treatment, traffic signals, and uniforms, as well as public hearings on liquor licenses.

• Ordinance for 0.25% sales tax for fire and police operations
• Bid award to Parsons Electric for traffic signal bollard installation
• Bid award to CC Steel, LLC for Sanitary Lift Station No. 62
• Public hearing for liquor license transfer at 1340 21st Avenue South
• Grant award of $19,555.20 for hazardous materials emergency preparedness

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider approving a series of contracts, including a $13.3 million paving bid and a $3.4 million construction award, along with annexations and rate adjustments for water and sewer utilities.

• Bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $13,300,910.09
• Bid award to Master Construction Co., Inc. for $3,403,624.90
• Annexation of a parcel in the West Half of Section 4
• Rezoning of Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition
• Resolution authorizing rate adjustments for water, water reclamation, and storm water utilities

Native American Commission

The Fargo Native American Commission will meet to approve the agenda and the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes. The session includes a statement from the chair, public comment, a nominating committee for the January election, and reports from the Indigenous Association, subcommittees, and staff. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda and September 5, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period
• Nominating committee for January election
• Indigenous Association report
• Subcommittee and staff reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued hearing regarding a conditional use permit for industrial services. Several other zoning and platting requests for Northdale First Addition and Broadway Commons Addition have been continued to future dates.

• Conditional Use Permit for industrial service use at 5418 53rd Avenue South (Austin’s Subdivision)
• Zoning change and plat for Northdale First Addition (4300 County Highway 81 North) continued to February 4, 2025
• Zoning change, PUD plan, and plat for Broadway Commons Addition (Broadway North and 7th Street North) continued to December 3, 2024
• Update on the annexation of the Southwest Pond area
• Discussion of Future Growth Strategies

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a winter warming plan and hold public hearings on a 243-acre annexation and a zoning change in Southwest Fargo. The body is also reviewing various infrastructure contracts, property tax exemptions, and a large revenue bond for water metering.

• Resolution for $15,000,000 Sales Tax and Water Revenue Bond for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Project No. WA2402)
• Bid award to Municipal Pipe Tool Company for $1,819,337.31 for Improvement District No. UR-24-F1
• Amendment No. 3 with Houston Engineering for $501,000.00 for Improvement District No. FP-19-A0
• Public hearing for annexation of approximately 243.16 acres in Cass County
• Public hearing for zoning change to MR-3 Multi-Dwelling Residential at 4475 40th Avenue South

City Commission

The commission will consider a resolution to issue up to $57 million of City of Fargo Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2024H. It will also approve the second reading and waive further readings of ordinances rezoning parcels in The Pines at the District Second Addition and District Addition. Several contract awards and change orders will be authorized, including a $29,350.50 amendment with Houston Engineering for Project MS‑24‑A0, a $136,999 bid award to Master Construction Co. Inc. for Project UR‑24‑I1, and a $9,841,796.56 bid award to Dakota Underground Co. Inc. for Improvement District BN‑24‑B1. A public hearing will be held on a list of special assessment improvement districts.

• Rezoning certain parcels in The Pines (2nd reading, waive reading) – Ordinance
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Houston Engineering – $29,350.50 for Project MS‑24‑A0
• Bid award to Dakota Underground Co. Inc. – $9,841,796.56 for Improvement District BN‑24‑B1
• Resolution authorizing issuance of up to $57 million City of Fargo Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2024H
• Public hearing on special assessment districts (e.g., BN‑22‑C, BR‑22‑A, PN‑22‑M, etc.)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning changes and subdivision plats for multiple properties. The body is also considering conditional use permits for wholesale and industrial service uses.

• Zoning change from Agricultural to Single-Dwelling Residential and Public/Institutional at 3040 and 3200 67th Avenue South
• Zoning change to Downtown Mixed-Use and a replat at 3rd Street North, 4th Street North, and 7th Avenue North
• Conditional Use Permit for wholesale sales at 902 40th Street South
• Zoning change from General Commercial to Multi-Dwelling Residential at 4475 40th Avenue South
• Continued hearings for Northdale First Addition and Austin's Subdivision moved to November 5, 2024

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider a series of consent agenda items, including rezoning ordinances, contract approvals, and grant notices. A public hearing will be held on several zoning changes for The Pines at the District and on special assessment lists for sidewalk and utility projects. The commission will also vote on the preliminary budget as the final 2025 budget and approve associated tax levies.

• Second‑reading and waiver of reading for rezoning ordinances in Harwood’s 4th Addition and Legacy I Eighth Addition
• Contract and bond approvals for Improvement Districts BR-23-G3 and BN-23-E1 change order ($4,614.50)
• Purchase approval of Flock Safety technology for the Fargo Police Department (sole source)
• Public hearing on rezoning The Pines at the District (4400 56th Ave S and 5691 43rd St S)
• Recommendation to adopt the 2025 preliminary budget as the final budget with tax levy changes

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the 2025 preliminary budget and recommended tax levies. The body is also considering several rezoning requests and approving construction contracts for Fire Station No. 5.

• Public hearing on 2025 Preliminary Budget and recommended tax levies
• Construction contracts for Fire Station No. 5 Renovation Project
• Zoning changes for Legacy I Eighth Addition (6155 24th Street South) and Harwood’s 4th Addition (806 7th Street North)
• Bid award of $195,525.00 to Northern Truck Equipment for a refuse truck
• Change Order No. 1 for $284,983.47 for Improvement District No. BN-23-F1

The City Commission approved the elimination of budget-related positions as presented, with Commissioner Strand voting nay. The commission also approved multiple rezoning and plat requests, including Legacy I Eighth Addition and Harwood's 4th Addition, and accepted the 2025 preliminary budget public comments.

• Approved budget-related position eliminations (4-1, Strand nay)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Legacy I Eighth Addition (6155 24th Street South) to GO/SR-5 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and PUD for Legacy I Eighth Addition to MR-3 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Harwood's 4th Addition (806 7th Street North) to SR-5 (unanimous)
• Approved plat of College Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved property tax exemption for Janine Saxerud, 1416 West Gateway Circle South (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Civil Service Commission and Fargo Dome Authority (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $15,098,132.58 in bills (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning changes and plats for five developments: Northdale First Addition, Grafstrom First Addition, Timber Parkway Eleventh Addition, The Pines at the District Second Addition, and Estes Addition. The meeting also includes an annexation request, a presentation on the Fargo Transportation Plan, and a Land Development Code scope update.

• Zoning change for Northdale First Addition from AG to LI with C-O overlay at 4300 County Highway 81 North
• Plat of Northdale First Addition major subdivision at 4300 County Highway 81 North
• Zoning change for Grafstrom First Addition from AG to LI and AG at 5385, 5401, 5617 19th Avenue North and 2101 57th Street North
• Plat of Grafstrom First Addition major subdivision at 5385, 5401, 5617 19th Avenue North and 2101 57th Street North
• Annexation of approximately 13.77 acres in Southeast Quarter of Section 15, T140N, R49W

The Fargo Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for the Grafstrom First Addition zoning change and subdivision plat, the Timber Parkway Eleventh Addition plat, The Pines at the District Second Addition zoning change, and the Estes Addition plat. The commission also approved a scope of work for a comprehensive Land Development Code and Incentive Policy Update. Two items (Northdale First Addition and an annexation) were continued to October 1, 2024.

• Recommended approval of Grafstrom First Addition zoning change and plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Timber Parkway Eleventh Addition plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval of The Pines at the District Second Addition zoning change (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Estes Addition plat (9-0)
• Approved scope of work for Land Development Code and Incentive Policy Update (9-0)
• Continued Northdale First Addition zoning and plat to October 1
• Continued annexation of 13.77 acres to October 1

Native American Commission

The Fargo Native American Commission will hold a meeting to consider public comments, a presentation by Essentia Health on community engagement, a SENDCAA land acknowledgement statement, updates on Savanna's Day, and reports from the Indigenous Association, subcommittees, and staff. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational and discussion items.

• Presentation: Essentia Health Community Engagement
• SENDCAA Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Savanna's Day Update
• Indigenous Association Report
• Subcommittee Reports

The Fargo Native American Commission met on September 5, 2024, and approved the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The commission heard a presentation from Essentia Health about a community health survey and work plan, and discussed ways to better connect with Native communities. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational or updates.

• Approved minutes of May 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will adopt several ordinances, including an amendment to the Electrical Code and a rezoning of a parcel in the Schatz Fifth Addition. It will also approve a $17,960,631.45 bid award to Dakota Underground Company for Improvement District BR-23-G3 and consider multiple contract extensions and easement agreements.

• Bid award of $17,960,631.45 to Dakota Underground Company for Improvement District BR-23-G3 (NDDOT Project No. TMA‑SU‑8‑984(169))
• 2nd reading and final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 23‑0211 of the Electrical Code
• Rezoning of a parcel in the Schatz Fifth Addition to the City of Fargo
• Creation of Improvement District UR‑24‑F for sanitary sewer lining
• Extension of several snow removal and plowing service agreements for the 2024/2025 season

The Commission unanimously authorized the City Attorney and Administrator to file requests for exclusion from the Tyco and BASF class action settlements related to AFFF litigation, and set a process for opting out of future similar settlements. The Commission also approved a $17.96 million bid for Improvement District BR-23-G3, adopted an ordinance prohibiting camping on public property, and approved several liquor license transfers. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Authorized opt-out from Tyco and BASF class action settlements (5-0)
• Approved $17,960,631.45 bid to Dakota Underground for Improvement District BR-23-G3 (consent agenda)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting camping on public property (5-0)
• Adopted resolution regarding camping prohibition (3-2, Piepkorn and Turnberg dissenting)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Duane's House of Pizza (5-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Agassiz Wine (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Xcalibur Entertainment (5-0)
• Reappointed Thomas Jefferson and Chris Larson to Housing and Redevelopment Authority (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a new ordinance regarding camping on public property and a resolution to place a police and fire tax question on the November 5th ballot. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and public hearings for affordable senior housing and commercial rehabilitation.

• Bid award of $2,463,004.00 for Fire Station No. 5 Renovation Project
• Bid award of $1,031,160.00 to Northdale Oil for contracted fuel
• Public hearing for affordable senior rental housing at 2131 and 2185 65th Avenue South
• Proposed $500.00 liquor license fines for Front Street Tap Room, VFW, and others
• Reallocation of $200,000.00 from Municipal Court to the Police Department

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the adoption of the Fargo Growth Plan 2024. The body will also consider several subdivision plats, a zoning change for a residential development, and a conditional use permit for commercial activity in an agricultural zone.

• Public hearing on the adoption of the Fargo Growth Plan 2024
• Zoning change from General Office to Multi-Dwelling Residential at 6155 24th Street South
• Conditional Use Permit for Non-Farm Commercial Use at 6987 and 7102 37th Street North
• Plat requests for Champion’s Gate at Prairie Farms Second Addition, True North Addition, Simonson Companies Fourth Addition, and MLTB Addition
• Planned Unit Development Final Plan for Schatz Fifth Addition

City Commission

The City Commission will consider placing two sales tax measures on the November ballot: one to fund Fargodome remodeling and another to increase the lodging tax by 3%. The meeting also includes public hearings on zoning changes for the YWCA Addition and the Presentation Addition.

• Public hearing for YWCA Addition and Presentation Addition zoning changes
• Recommendation to approve Fargodome sales tax ballot measure
• Recommendation to approve 3% lodging tax increase ballot measure
• Bid award for two auto side load refuse trucks ($612,298)
• Change Order No. 4 for West Side Interceptor Project ($127,486)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a bid award for Improvement District No. BN-24-C1 and hold public hearings for several alcoholic beverage licenses. The body will also discuss a draft ordinance regarding nuisance vehicles and review various infrastructure change orders.

• Bid award to Northern Improvement Co. in the amount of $3,768,706.31 for Improvement District No. BN-24-C1
• Public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses for The Nail Company, Martini Blu at the Grotto, SOHO23, Guadalajara, and others
• Draft ordinance aimed at abating nuisance vehicles
• Rezoning of a parcel in Cityside Addition
• Speed limit reduction along 32nd Avenue South and University Drive South

City Commission

The City Commission will administer oaths of office to new commissioners and review several consent agenda items including land rezonings and bid awards. The regular meeting includes multiple public hearings regarding property developments and street right-of-way vacations.

• Oaths of Office for Commissioners John Strand and Michelle Turnberg
• Bid award to Asphalt Surface Tech Corp for $538,918.12 (Project No. PR-24-F2)
• Bid award to Sanitation Products Inc. for $357,585.00 (RFP24242)
• Bid award to Poynette Iron Works for $362,390.00
• Public hearing regarding a dangerous building at 1011 University Drive North

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple minor subdivision applications and zoning changes across Fargo. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Growth Plan 2024.

• Plat of Prairie Farms Third Addition at 5897, 5923, and 5945 31st Street South
• Plat of University South Fifth Addition at 2253 and 2285 University Drive South
• Plat of EOLA Third Addition at 4410 and 4448 24th Avenue South and 4417 26th Avenue South
• Zoning change to Public/Institutional for YWCA Addition and Presentation Addition
• Institutional Master Plan for YWCA Addition and Presentation Addition

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several public hearings regarding rezoning for Selkirk Place Second Addition and Rocking Horse Farms Seventh Addition. The agenda also includes hearings on dangerous buildings and a presentation on homeless camps in the city.

• Bid award to CC Steel, LLC for $5,660,000.00 (Project No. WA2451)
• Task Order No. 23 with Apex Engineering Group for $715,250.00
• Bid award to Master Construction Co Inc. for $120,032.00
• Public hearing on a dangerous building at 1011 University Drive North
• Rezoning of Selkirk Place Second Addition and Rocking Horse Farms Seventh Addition

City Commission

The Commission will consider appointing Jennifer Faul as Director of Fargo Cass Public Health and reviewing a speed limit reduction on 52nd Avenue South. The agenda also includes several public hearings regarding property tax exemptions and community development grants.

• Bid award to Key Contracting, Inc. for $44,500.00
• Amendment to Houston Engineering Inc. for $86,000.00
• Amendment to KLJ Engineering LLC for $16,840.00
• Amendment to Apex Engineering Group, Inc. for $48,885.00
• Budget adjustment of $80,325.00 for a truck and equipment purchase

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on several land use applications including subdivisions, zoning changes, and planned unit developments. The agenda also includes a review of the proposed Renewal Plan 2024-01 and updates to internal procedures.

• Urban Plains by Brandt Eighth Addition plat at 2975 Seter Parkway South
• Schatz Fifth Addition PUD, zoning change, and plat at 5671 34th Avenue South
• Selkirk Place Second Addition zoning change and major subdivision at 6655 Selkirk Drive South
• Edgewood Estates Third Addition minor subdivision at 3619 Parker Place North
• The Pines at the District Seventh Addition zoning change and plat at 5461 38th Street South

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinance amendments regarding police oversight, city employee provisions, and alcoholic beverage regulations. The agenda also includes multiple bid awards for various improvement districts and public hearings for new business licenses.

• Bid award to Reede Construction, Inc. for $10,696,257.57 (Improvement District No. PR-24-A1)
• Bid award to Master Construction Company, Inc. for $187,545.00 (Improvement District No. AN-24-A1)
• Bid award to Dirt Dynamics for $3,256,380.61 (Improvement District No. BN-23-G1)
• Bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $65,887.80 (Project No. UR-24-G1)
• Public hearing for Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot alcoholic beverage license at 4410 17th Avenue South

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will review several ordinance amendments and property rezonings. The meeting includes public hearings regarding MATBUS service changes and federal transportation grants. The commission will also consider various infrastructure contracts and budget adjustments for city services.

• Bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for $10,156,047.56
• Public hearing on permanent route and service changes for MATBUS
• Final adoption of ordinance rezoning parcels in Erskine’s Addition
• Budget adjustment of $159,300 for a portable basketball floor at the Fargodome
• Bid award to FM Asphalt LLC for $1,568,148.00

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Rocking Horse Farm Seventh Addition at 5155 59th Street South. The commission will consider applications for a zoning change from Agricultural to Limited Commercial with a Conditional Overlay and a minor subdivision plat.

• Zoning change request for Rocking Horse Farm Seventh Addition (AG to LC with C-O)
• Plat of Rocking Horse Farm Seventh Addition (Minor Subdivision)

Native American Commission

The commission will conduct its regular business including the approval of March 7, 2024 minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Indigenous Association, various subcommittees, and city staff.

• Approval of March 7, 2024 Minutes
• Indigenous Association Report
• Subcommittee Reports
• Staff Reports

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses, rezoning for Erskine's Addition, and a tax exemption for senior housing. The agenda also includes updates on the NP Parking Garage project and the Overnight Winter Weather Initiative.

• Bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $2,913,976.48 (Improvement District No. PR-24-G1)
• Bid award to Master Construction Co., Inc. for $1,871,362.80 (Improvement District No. BR-24-F1)
• Bid award to Park Construction Company for $3,720,432.80 (Project No. WW1707)
• Change Order No. 3 for Improvement District No. BN-23-C1 in the amount of $115,097.57
• Public hearing for Class 'C' Alcoholic Beverage License at 623 NP Avenue

City Commission

The City Commission will review governance policies, a presentation on neighborhood demographics, and updates regarding the Riverfront Renewal Plan. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items involving land rezoning, contract awards, and site authorizations for games of chance.

• Bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $638,811.80
• Bid award to Master Construction Company, Inc. for $1,253,194.00
• Resolution for the issuance and sale of $25,705,000.00 in bonds
• Sponsorship of 2024 Juneteenth event up to $15,000.00
• Change order for Project No. ER-23-A1 in the amount of $38,420.00

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use applications, including zoning changes, subdivision plats, and conditional use permits. Some items from previous meetings are continuing, while one application has been withdrawn.

• Zoning change for Covey Ranch Third Addition at 6455 43rd Street South, 6688 45th Street South, and 3800/3900 64th Avenue South
• Plat of Urban Plains by Brandt Eighth Addition at 2975 Seter Parkway South
• Plat of Laverne’s Fifth Addition at 3034, 3088, and 3120 43rd Street North
• Conditional Use Permit for residential living at 1919 University Drive North
• Zoning change to Public and Institutional at 1002 and 1008 10th Street South

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a tax exemption request for a development at University Drive North. The agenda also includes discussions on water meter technology and reviews of several city contracts. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters regarding 501 Main Avenue.

• Public hearing for a PILOT application at 301/315 University Drive North
• Bid award to Northern Improvement Co. in the amount of $2,550,072.20
• Bid award to Northstar Safety, Inc. in the amount of $1,065,407.35
• Discussion on selecting a new water metering system (AMI)
• Rezoning of land in Golden Valley Fourth Addition

City Commission

The City Commission will consider various municipal items including construction bids, liquor license penalties, and several improvement districts. Public hearings are scheduled regarding major subdivisions and a tax exemption request for a distribution center.

• Bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for $2,430,023.07 (Improvement District No. BN-23-J1)
• Bid award to Roers Construction Company, LLC for $460,483.45 (Project No. SR-24-A1)
• Liquor license penalties of $500.00 each for Royal Liquors and Pho D'licious
• Public hearing for Interstate Business District Addition rezoning and growth plan amendment
• PILOT tax exemption application from Border States Industries for a distribution center

Native American Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hear various reports. The agenda includes updates from the Indigenous Association, subcommittees, and staff.

• Approval of January 4, 2024 Minutes
• Indigenous Association Report
• Subcommittee Reports
• Staff Reports

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission held public hearings regarding various subdivision plats and zoning changes. Certain applications, including Covey Ranch Third Addition, were continued to April 2, 2024. The commission also reviewed requests for the NDSU Research and Technology Park and Golden Valley Fourth Addition.

• Zoning change for Golden Valley Fourth Addition on 28th Street South
• Plat application for Alex’s First Addition at 5080 38th Street South
• Plat application for The Pines at the District Sixth Addition at 5461 38th Street South
• Plat application for NDSU Research and Technology Park Third Addition
• Continuation of Covey Ranch Third Addition to April 2, 2024

City Commission

The City Commission will review several consent agenda items including bid awards for various construction projects and ordinance adoptions. The regular meeting includes public hearings regarding commercial property rehabilitation, sewer repair assessments, and affordable housing tax exemptions.

• Bid award to Key Contracting, Inc. for $4,902,904.00 (Project No. NR-24-B1)
• Bid award to Key Contracting, Inc. for $8,672,957.00 (Project No. NR-24-A1)
• Bid award to Industrial Builders, Inc. for $2,549,697.75 (Project No. FM-24-A1)
• Bid award to Asphalt Preservation Company, Inc. for $1,617,606.87 (Improvement District No. PR-24-E1)
• Public hearing for affordable housing PILOT applications at 101 2nd Street South

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several property tax exemption applications and zoning changes for residential and commercial properties. The meeting also includes discussions on various municipal agreements, infrastructure projects, and grant applications for the Fire Department.

• Property tax exemption hearings for 1300 and 1358 39th Street North and 2222 7th Avenue North
• Zoning change and platting for Rheault Second Addition at 2318, 2322, 2408 and 2424 30th Avenue South
• Purchase of forty sets of structural firefighter turnout gear for $151,960.00
• Fire Department grant application for $578,448.00 for vehicle exhaust systems and gear washers
• Task order for Stantec for general engineering services at the landfill up to $212,900.00

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several zoning changes and subdivision plats across Fargo. These items include industrial additions on 57th Street North and business district amendments near 45th Street North. Additionally, the commission will consider residential platting and a large annexation of approximately 54.71 acres.

• Zoning change and plat for North Pointe Industrial Addition at 1900, 2000, and 2220 57th Street North
• Growth plan amendment and zoning change for Interstate Business District Addition at 4753 45th Street North and 4269 40th Avenue North
• Covey Ranch Third Addition zoning and plat (continued to March 5, 2024)
• Zoning change and plat for Brekke’s Addition at 213 24th Street South and 2401 3rd Avenue South
• Annexation of approximately 54.71 acres in Township 140 North, Range 49 West

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation of 14.20 acres for the 46th Avenue Industrial Park. The agenda also includes reviewing 2023 year-end fund projections and approving several property tax exemptions.

• Annexation of 14.20 acres for 46th Avenue Industrial Park
• Rezoning 3365 52nd Avenue North from Agricultural to Limited Industrial
• Ordinance amending the International Property Maintenance Code
• Gaming site authorization for West Fargo Baseball, Inc. at Puerto Vallarta Bar and Grill
• Property tax exemption applications for various building improvements

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes final adoption of zoning ordinances for Pracs Second Addition and Gamma Fargo Addition, plat approvals for two subdivisions, and several improvement district contracts. Commissioners will also hold public hearings on a sidewalk installation waiver in Woodcrest Third Addition, three alcoholic beverage license applications, and a property tax exemption request from John Deere Electronic Solutions at 4101 19th Avenue North. Additional items include accepting state grants of $21,960.00 and $61,924.74 for law enforcement programs and approving a fixed-route transit software contract.

• Final adoption of zoning ordinances for Pracs Second Addition and Gamma Fargo Addition
• Public hearing on a property tax exemption request from John Deere Electronic Solutions at 4101 19th Avenue North
• Approval recommended for three Class “FA” and “GH” alcoholic beverage licenses, including locations at 1414 12th Avenue North and 612 23rd Street South
• Contract award to Strata Corporation for $257,758.50 for Improvement District No. TN-23-A2
• Public hearing on a waiver request to skip public sidewalk installation at 155, 161, and 167 South Woodcrest Drive North

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider several public hearings regarding subdivision plats and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes recommendations for the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and regional housing strategies. Additionally, the commission will review various tax abatement applications and ordinance repeals.

• $1,159,700.00 bid award to Gast Construction Company for South Side Fuel Station
• Rezoning and Planned Unit Development requests for Gamma Fargo Addition and Pracs Second Addition
• Repeal of ordinances relating to panhandling and persons using streets not to be molested
• Approval of the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Infrastructure Funding Policy revisions
• Tax abatement applications for property at 2822 8th Street North

Native American Commission

The commission will conduct regular business including introductions and reports. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from September 7, 2023, and November 2, 2023.

• Approval of September 7, 2023 Minutes
• Approval of November 2, 2023 Minutes
• Indigenous Association Report
• Subcommittee Reports

Planning Commission

The Fargo Planning Commission is holding public hearings on multiple property rezonings and minor subdivision plats across the city. Staff are also presenting recommendations for approval on the FM Regional Housing Study, a Downtown InFocus initiative, and a review of the 25th Street Corridor Study. These reviews determine how specific parcels can be used and affect local development patterns and neighborhood infrastructure. Final decisions will follow public comment and commission deliberation.

• Public hearing on a conditional use permit for group living at 2401 South Flickertail Drive South in the SR-2 zoning district
• Hearing on a minor subdivision plat for Crossroads Corporate Center Second Addition near 4130 and 4180 Crossroads Drive South
• Hearings on a zoning change from LC to GC with a PUD overlay, plus a master land use plan for Gamma Fargo Addition at Amber Valley Parkway South and 23rd Avenue South
• Hearing on a minor subdivision plat for Rheault Second Addition at 30th Avenue South, proposing changes from GO to LC/MR-3 zoning
• Review of recommendations for the FM Regional Housing Study and Downtown InFocus Take Action initiative