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

The Commission unanimously set the listing price at $2.65 per square foot for the sale of 2-5 acres of city property west of the landfill. It also approved first reading of a 0.25% sales tax for fire and police operations, approved a liquor license ownership change for Fort Noks, and rejected a motion to direct the city attorney to consult on ballot language for a council form of governance. A motion to eliminate the needle exchange program failed.

• Set listing price at $2.65/sq ft for sale of land west of landfill (5-0)
• Approved first reading of 0.25% sales tax for public safety (5-0)
• Approved Class 'Z' liquor license ownership change for Fort Noks (4-1)
• Approved Class 'ABH' liquor license transfer to University Lodging LLC (5-0)
• Rejected motion to direct city attorney to consult on council governance ballot language (failed, no second)
• Delayed action on resident comments policy (3-2)
• Failed to eliminate needle exchange program (2-3)
• Approved consent agenda with 33 items including multiple bid awards and contracts

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

The Fargo City Commission approved a consent agenda including two major construction bids: a $13,300,910.09 paving contract with Border States Paving and a $3,403,624.90 road improvement contract with Master Construction Co. The commission also approved utility rate resolutions, a $98M bond amendment, and continued a liquor license hearing for Fort Noks to November 25. All votes were unanimous among the three commissioners present, with two absent.

• Approved $13,300,910.09 bid to Border States Paving for Improvement District FP-19-A4
• Approved $3,403,624.90 bid to Master Construction Co. for Improvement District BR-25-A1
• Approved resolutions prescribing water, reclamation, and storm water utility rates
• Approved amendment to $98,000,000 Sales Tax and Water Revenue Bond Series 2013B
• Continued Fort Noks liquor license hearing to Nov 25, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.
• Approved federal aid transportation project applications for 2028-2029
• Approved shared use path for 17th Avenue South reconstruction
• Approved appointments to Growth Initiative Fund Board and Planning Commission

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

The City Commission approved the annexation of 243.16 acres in Cass County and the first reading of the annexation ordinance. It also approved a zoning change for Southwest Fargo Mission Second Addition (4475 40th Avenue South) from GC to MR-3 with a Conditional Overlay, along with the first reading of the rezoning ordinance. The commission directed staff to prepare a winter warming plan, approved a $15M bond for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project, and approved a consent agenda including a $1.82M bid award for Improvement District UR-24-F1.

• Approved annexation of 243.16 acres (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4475 40th Ave S to MR-3 with C-O overlay (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare winter warming plan (3-2)
• Approved $15M bond for AMI water meter project (5-0)
• Approved $1,819,337.31 bid award to Municipal Pipe Tool for UR-24-F1 (consent agenda)
• Approved consent agenda with 33 items (5-0)

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.)

The Fargo City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $57 million refunding bond issuance, a $9.84 million bid for Improvement District BN-24-B1, and numerous contracts and grants. They also approved the special assessment list, the Fargo Transportation Plan, and a resolution for a loan application for lead service line replacement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $57M refunding improvement bonds Series 2024H (unanimous)
• Approved $9,841,796.56 bid to Dakota Underground for BN-24-B1 (unanimous)
• Approved special assessment list for 22 improvement districts (unanimous)
• Approved Fargo Transportation Plan and driveway access guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for ND DEQ loan application for lead service line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 37 items including contracts, grants, and licenses (unanimous)

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

The Commission approved the 2025 Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget and the proposed tax levies, with Commissioners Kolpack, Strand, and Mahoney voting in favor and Piepkorn and Turnberg against. Two amendments proposed by Commissioner Strand failed for lack of a second. The Commission also approved the purchase of FLOCK Safety technology for the Police Department, several rezoning ordinances, and multiple special assessment lists.

• Approved 2025 Preliminary Budget as Final Budget and proposed tax levies (3-2)
• Approved $116,750 purchase of FLOCK Safety technology from seized asset account (4-1)
• Approved rezoning and conditional overlay for The Pines at the District (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinances for The Pines at the District and Second Addition (5-0)
• Approved Renaissance Zone rehabilitation project for TA Investments, LLC at 315 Main Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special assessment lists for BID fees, unpaid utility bills, skyway maintenance, and snow removal (5-0)
• Approved special assessment lists for 2024 sidewalks (SR-23-A and SR-23-B) (5-0)
• Continued special assessment list for improvement districts until October 14, 2024 (5-0)

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

The City Commission approved a resolution to place a sales, use and gross receipts tax question for police and fire on the November 5 ballot, with a 3-2 vote. The commission also approved a 16-year zero payment in lieu of tax exemption for Beyond Shelter's senior affordable housing project, and approved the Fargo Growth Plan 2024. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including liquor license fines, construction contracts, and grant awards.

• Approved resolution for police/fire sales tax ballot question (3-2, Kolpack, Strand, Turnberg aye; Piepkorn, Mahoney nay)
• Approved ballot language for the tax question (4-1, Piepkorn nay)
• Approved Beyond Shelter PILOT for senior housing at 2131/2185 65th Ave S (unanimous)
• Approved Fargo Growth Plan 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning, PUD, and plat for Schatz Fifth Addition (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of camping on public property ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for dangerous building at 909 4th St N (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2.46M Fire Station No. 5 renovation bid (unanimous)

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

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Commission approve and adopt the Fargo Growth Plan 2024. The commission also recommended approval of several subdivision plats, a zoning change, and a PUD master plan, all with unanimous votes. One conditional use permit hearing was continued to January 7, 2025.

• Recommended City Commission adopt Fargo Growth Plan 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Champion's Gate at Prairie Farms Second Addition plat (7-0)
• Approved Legacy I Eighth Addition zoning change to MR-3 with PUD overlay (7-0)
• Approved True North Addition plat (7-0)
• Approved Simonson Companies Fourth Addition plat (7-0)
• Approved MLTB Addition plat (7-0)
• Approved Schatz Fifth Addition PUD final plan (7-0)
• Continued conditional use permit for Dark Acres, LLC to Jan 7, 2025

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)

The City Commission approved the Mayor's 2025 Preliminary Budget and scheduled a public hearing for September 16, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. (3-2). The commission also approved a resolution to place a measure on the November 5 ballot for an additional 3% city lodging tax, and approved ballot language for a Fargodome remodeling sales tax question. Rezoning for the YWCA and Presentation additions was approved, and an ordinance relating to camping on public property was received and filed.

• Approved 2025 Preliminary Budget and set public hearing for Sept. 16 (3-2)
• Adopted resolution for 3% lodging tax ballot measure (5-0)
• Approved Fargodome remodeling sales tax ballot language (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for YWCA and Presentation additions (5-0)
• Received and filed ordinance on camping on public property (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 38 items (5-0)
• Approved sale of property west of landfill (5-0)
• Approved TIF renewal plan for 600 Block of 4th Street North (5-0)

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

The Fargo City Commission approved a $3,768,706.31 bid from Northern Improvement Co. for Improvement District BN-24-C1, and denied a request for an extension to complete repairs on the dangerous building at 1710 1st Avenue South. The commission also approved multiple change orders for Fire Station No. 8, several alcoholic beverage licenses, and property tax exemptions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $3,768,706.31 bid to Northern Improvement Co. for Improvement District BN-24-C1 (5-0)
• Denied 90-day extension for dangerous building repairs at 1710 1st Avenue South (5-0)
• Approved Fire Station No. 8 change orders totaling $36,413.95 (5-0)
• Approved Class 'CW' liquor license for The Nail Company at 2911 45th St S (5-0)
• Approved Class 'F' liquor licenses for Martini Blu, SOHO23, Guadalajara (5-0)
• Approved ownership changes for Tailgators Sports Café and Mangos (5-0)
• Approved 12 property tax exemptions for building improvements (5-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)

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

The City Commission denied a request to license a scooter rental business. The board also approved several zoning changes, vacation plats, and a $538,918.12 bid for a road project. Additionally, the city decided not to join a motion to add claims against Indivior, Inc. and Mylan N.V. in opioid litigation.

• Denied request for scooter rental business licensing (5-0)
• Approved $538,918.12 bid award to Asphalt Surface Tech Corp for Project No. PR-24-F2 (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to decline joining motion to add claims against Indivior, Inc. and Mylan N.V. in opioid litigation (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Cityside Addition (5-0)
• Approved vacation plat for 5th Avenue North right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved vacation plat for 22nd Street North right-of-way (5-0)
• Approved appointment of a Deputy Mayor (4-1)
• Approved $357,585.00 bid award to Sanitation Products Inc. for a refuse truck (5-0)

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

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for five subdivision plats and two zoning changes. The board also appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair.

• Recommended approval of Prairie Farms Third Addition plat (8-1)
• Recommended approval of University South Fifth Addition plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval of EOLA Third Addition plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval of YWCA/Presentation Addition zoning change to Public and Institutional and Institutional Master Plan (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Harwood’s Fourth Addition zoning change to Single-Dwelling Residential and plat (9-0)
• Recommended approval of College Third Addition plat (8-1)
• Appointed Member Tasa as Chair and Member Rosenberg as Vice Chair (unanimous)

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

The Fargo City Commission approved a transit reorganization study and directed staff to draft an ordinance restricting camping on public land, a policy allowing camping in a designated area, and a 'Fargo Streets to Housed' pilot project (4-1, Piepkorn opposed). It approved rezoning and plats for Selkirk Place Second Addition, Rocking Horse Farm Seventh Addition, and a zoning change in Chas A. Roberts Addition, all on 5-0 votes. It also adopted a Resolution of Necessity to acquire 1502 and 1514 South River Road South for the flood project and approved a $5,660,000 bid award to CC Steel, LLC for Project No. WA2451. Several public hearings were continued to July 8 or July 22, 2024.

• Approved transit reorganization study and next steps, including interim Joint Powers Agreement development (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft camping ordinance, designated-area camping policy, and 'Fargo Streets to Housed' pilot (4-1, Piepkorn nay)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Selkirk Place Second Addition (5-0); first reading approved (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Rocking Horse Farm Seventh Addition (5-0); first reading approved (5-0)
• Approved zoning change repealing a conditional overlay in Chas A. Roberts Addition (5-0); first reading approved (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution of Necessity to acquire 1502 and 1514 South River Road South for flood project FM-15-J (5-0)
• Approved bid award to CC Steel, LLC for $5,660,000 for Project No. WA2451 (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Continued TIF hearing for 600 Block of 4th Street North to 7/8/24 (5-0); continued two alcohol license hearings to 7/22/24 (5-0)

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

The Fargo City Commission met on June 10, 2024, and approved a range of items, including the appointment of Jennifer Faul as Director of Fargo Cass Public Health, property tax abatements, a tax exemption for Precision Dental Laboratories, and a speed limit reduction on 52nd Avenue South. The Commission also approved a request from the State of Wisconsin for Fargo Police Department personnel assistance on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Kolpack voting nay. In a separate 5-0 vote, the Commission directed the Assistant City Administrator to report back in two weeks with policy and ordinance recommendations to manage encampments on public property in line with the Housing First philosophy. A public hearing on a Tax Increment Financing plan for the 600 Block of 4th Street North was continued to June 24, 2024.

• Approved appointment of Jennifer Faul as Director of Fargo Cass Public Health (5-0)
• Approved property tax abatements #4560 and #4561 at 1019 4th Avenue South, reducing values to $99,500 for 2022 and 2023 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on TIF District No. 2024-01 (600 Block of 4th Street North) to 6/24/24 (5-0)
• Approved property tax exemption for Precision Dental Laboratories at 1841 Sheyenne Loop North (5-0)
• Approved request from State of Wisconsin for Fargo PD personnel assistance (4-1, Kolpack nay)
• Approved reducing speed limit on 52nd Avenue South from I-29 to Sheyenne River from 45 mph to 40 mph effective June 18, 2024 (4-1, Piepkorn nay)
• Directed Assistant City Administrator to report back in two weeks with policy and ordinance recommendations to manage encampments on public property aligned with Housing First philosophy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ordinances, contracts, bids, and various agreements (5-0)

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

The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for multiple subdivision plats, zoning changes, and right-of-way vacations. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a parking reduction at 901 9th Street South and recommended a downtown renewal plan for a blighted area.

• Recommended approval of Schatz Fifth Addition PUD, zoning change, and plat (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Selkirk Place Second Addition zoning change and plat (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Edgewood Estates Third Addition plat (10-0)
• Recommended approval of The Pines at the District Seventh Addition zoning change and plat (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Legacy I Eighth Addition zoning change and plat (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Beardsley’s Addition and Leach and Wells Subdivision vacation plats (10-0 each)
• Approved conditional use permit for parking reduction at 901 9th Street South (10-0)
• Recommended Renewal Plan 2024-01 for downtown blighted area as consistent with GO2030 (10-0)

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

The Fargo City Commission approved a $10.7 million bid award for Improvement District No. PR-24-A1 and authorized the transfer of 69 4th Street North to the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Several ordinances were adopted, including amendments to the Police Advisory Board and alcoholic beverage regulations. A resolution amending Commission governance policies was adopted by a 3-2 vote.

• Approved $10,696,257.57 bid award to Reede Construction for Improvement District No. PR-24-A1 (5-0)
• Approved $3,256,380.61 bid award to Dirt Dynamics for Improvement District No. BN-23-G1 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of 69 4th Street North to Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending governance policies of the Board of City Commissioners (3-2)
• Approved Class 'FA' alcoholic beverage license for Kpot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Class 'CW' license for The Nail Company to 6/24/24 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ordinance amendments and site authorizations (5-0)

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

The Fargo City Commission approved a large consent agenda on May 13, 2024, including multiple construction bid awards, the largest being $10,156,047.56 to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for Improvement District No. BN-23-F1. The Commission also approved a one-year extension of a developer agreement with Grove Enclave, LLC, appointed Matthew Schlenvogt to the Economic Development Incentives Committee, and approved property tax exemption applications for four properties. All votes recorded were unanimous (5-0), and the meeting adjourned to May 28, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 36 items (5-0)
• Approved $10,156,047.56 bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for Improvement District No. BN-23-F1 (5-0)
• Approved $1,589,990.40 bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for Improvement District No. PR-24-H1 (5-0)
• Approved $1,568,148.00 bid award to FM Asphalt LLC for Improvement District No. PN-24-A1 (5-0)
• Approved $523,902.20 general construction contract to Meyer Contracting, Inc. and $405,000.00 electrical contract to Sun Electric, Inc. for Improvement District No. NR-23-C1 (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Developer Agreement with Grove Enclave, LLC for a one-year extension (5-0)
• Appointed Matthew Schlenvogt to the Economic Development Incentives Committee (5-0)
• Approved property tax exemption applications for Dream Homes LLC, David and Pamela Olson, Rommesmo Family LLP, and Matthew and Katie Chaussee (5-0)

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)

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning change and a subdivision plat for a property at 5155 59th Street South. The recommendation will be sent to the City Commission for final action.

• Recommended approval of zoning change from AG to LC with a Conditional Overlay (9-0)
• Recommended approval of the Rocking Horse Farm Seventh Addition subdivision plat (9-0)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The commission approved the agenda and minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the Indigenous Association and subcommittees, and a discussion on housing partnerships.

• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes and agenda (unanimous)

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

The City Commission approved a tax exemption for a 40-unit affordable senior housing project and awarded several multi-million dollar infrastructure contracts. The board also approved a zoning change for Erskine’s Addition and adopted new governance policies for the Board of City Commissioners.

• Approved PILOT tax exemption for 40 units of affordable senior housing at 1728 42nd Street South (5-0)
• Awarded $3,720,432.80 bid to Park Construction Company for Project No. WW1707 (5-0)
• Awarded $2,913,976.48 bid to Border States Paving, Inc. for Improvement District No. PR-24-G1 (5-0)
• Awarded $1,871,362.80 bid to Master Construction Co., Inc. for Improvement District No. BR-24-F1 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Erskine’s Addition to Public and Institutional (P/I) (5-0)
• Adopted Governance Policies for the Board of City Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved TIF funds for the Lashkowitz Housing Project via Resolution and MOU (5-0)
• Approved Class 'C' Alcoholic Beverage License for AKC Hoff Co. LLC d/b/a Good Times on NP (5-0)

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

The Fargo City Commission unanimously authorized the City Attorney to appeal a District Court order in the case City of Fargo v. State of North Dakota. The board also approved a $25.7 million bond issuance for improvement districts and adopted amendments to the Tax Increment Financing policy. Additionally, the Commission directed staff to research enforcement options for vehicles illegally altered to create noise.

• Authorized appeal of District Court order in City of Fargo v. State of North Dakota (5-0)
• Approved $25,705,000.00 Refunding Improvement Bonds for Improvement District No. FP-19-A (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy (5-0)
• Directed Police Chief and City Attorney to research enforcement for noise-altered vehicles and street racing (5-0)
• Approved $638,811.80 bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for Project No. SR-24-B1 (5-0)
• Approved $1,253,194.00 bid award to Master Construction Company, Inc. for Improvement District No. BN-24-A1 (5-0)
• Approved Governance Policies for adoption at next meeting, including budget transfer restrictions (5-0)
• Appointed Dean Bresciani to Municipal Airport Authority (4-1); Reappointed Troy Goergen and Mike Ellingson to Fargo Dome Authority (5-0)

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

The Commission approved several conditional use permits, including one for outdoor recreation and entertainment at 1329 5th Avenue North. It also recommended several subdivision plats and a zoning change for a religious institution to the City Commission.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for outdoor recreation and entertainment at 1329 5th Avenue North (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for residential living at 1919 University Drive North (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for reduced parking at 11 and 21 18th Street South (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Change to Public and Institutional at 1002 and 1008 10th Street South (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Laverne’s Fifth Addition subdivision plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Harvest Church Addition subdivision plat (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Right-of-Way Vacation Plat at 2213 7th Avenue North (8-0)
• Continued Urban Plains by Brandt Eighth Addition hearing to June 4, 2024

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

The City Commission approved a PILOT tax exemption for residential apartments and a Montessori school, along with several property tax exemptions. The board also authorized a new water metering system and approved a rezoning request for Golden Valley Fourth Addition. A resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East was defeated.

• Approved PILOT tax exemption for 301/315 University Drive North and 1222 4th Avenue North (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of Golden Valley Fourth Addition from SR-4 to SR-5 (4-0)
• Approved recommendations for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water system (4-0)
• Approved property tax exemptions for 3625 21st St S, 2627 18th St S, and 1241 Oak St N (4-0)
• Authorized removal of dangerous building at 1022 9th Avenue North (4-0)
• Denied resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East (2-2)
• Approved $2.55M bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for ID PR-24-F1 (Consent)
• Approved $1.06M bid award to Northstar Safety, Inc. for Project TM-24-A1 (Consent)

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

The Commission approved a Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) exemption for a Border States Industries distribution center. Several land plats and improvement districts were established, and the board approved over $6.4 million in bills.

• Approved PILOT exemption for Border States Industries distribution center (5-0)
• Approved Growth Plan Amendment and Plat for Interstate Business District Addition (4-1)
• Approved first reading of rezoning Ordinance for Interstate Business District Addition (4-1)
• Approved $2,430,023.07 bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for District BN-23-J1
• Approved $460,483.45 bid award to Roers Construction Company, LLC for Project SR-24-A1
• Approved $6,462,272.07 in bills
• Approved plats for Meadow View Second Addition and Alex's First Addition (5-0)
• Applied $500 fines for liquor license violations at Royal Liquors and Pho D'licious

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

The commission approved the minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting. Members received reports on Indigenous Association events, education staffing, and housing initiatives. Staff provided an update on the Savannah’s Day Resolution.

• Approved January 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Commission recommended approval to the City Commission for four subdivision plats and one zoning change. One zoning application was withdrawn, and three other items were continued to April 2, 2024.

• Recommended approval of Brekke’s Addition subdivision plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Alex’s First Addition subdivision plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning change from SR-4 to SR-5 for Golden Valley Fourth Addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of The Pines at the District Sixth Addition subdivision plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of NDSU Research and Technology Park Third Addition subdivision plat (7-0)
• Zoning change for Brekke’s Addition withdrawn
• Covey Ranch Third Addition zoning and plat hearings continued to April 2, 2024
• Urban Plains by Brandt Eighth Addition plat hearing continued 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

The Commission approved several construction contracts totaling over $18 million and granted tax exemptions for 110 units of affordable housing. Other actions included approving liquor license transfers and special assessments for sewer repairs and nuisance abatement.

• Approved $8,672,957.00 bid award to Key Contracting, Inc. for Project No. NR-24-A1
• Approved $4,902,904.00 general construction contract to Key Contracting, Inc. for Project No. NR-24-B1
• Approved $2,549,697.75 bid award to Industrial Builders, Inc. for Project No. FM-24-A1
• Approved $1,617,606.87 bid award to Asphalt Preservation Company, Inc. for Improvement District No. PR-24-E1
• Approved PILOT tax exemptions for Lashkowitz 4 and Lashkowitz 9 for 110 affordable housing units
• Approved special assessments for 2023 sewer repairs and nuisance abatement fees
• Approved alcoholic beverage license application for Benedict’s Fargo and a transfer for Hilton Garden Inn Fargo
• Approved Renaissance Zone Project for commercial rehabilitation at 814 Main Avenue

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

The Fargo City Commission approved five-year, 100% property tax exemptions for Packet Digital, LLC (battery cell manufacturing at 1300 and 1358 39th Street North) and Wepay Inc, d/b/a Anvil Design and MFG (mechanical engineering services at 2222 7th Avenue North), both under Chapter 40-57.1 NDCC. The Commission also approved a rezoning and plat for Rheault Second Addition, adopted an airport revenue bond resolution, and approved several other items on the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 5-year, 100% property tax exemption for Packet Digital, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 5-year, 100% property tax exemption for Wepay Inc d/b/a Anvil Design and MFG (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Rheault Second Addition (5-0)
• Adopted Airport Facilities Revenue Bond Resolution and Fee/Reimbursement Agreement (5-0)
• Approved abatement #4555 for 1710 1st Avenue South (5-0)
• Denied abatement #4556 for 3723 21st Street South (5-0)
• Approved property tax exemptions for improvements at six residential addresses (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and improvement districts (5-0)

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

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of zoning changes and subdivision plats for the North Pointe Industrial Addition and the Interstate Business District Addition. They also approved minor subdivision plats for Autumn Fields Third Addition and Laverne’s Fourth Addition, and found a proposed 54.71-acre annexation consistent with the city's growth plan. Two applications, Covey Ranch Third Addition and Brekke’s Addition, were continued to March 5, 2024, at the applicants' request.

• Recommended approval of North Pointe Industrial Addition zoning and plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Interstate Business District Addition growth plan amendment, zoning, and plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Autumn Fields Third Addition plat (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Laverne’s Fourth Addition plat (7-0)
• Found proposed 54.71-acre annexation consistent with 2007 Growth Plan (7-0)
• Continued Covey Ranch Third Addition to March 5, 2024
• Continued Brekke’s Addition to March 5, 2024

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

The Fargo City Commission approved the annexation of about 14.20 acres in Cass County and the 46th Avenue Industrial Park Addition, including a zoning change from Agricultural to Limited Industrial and the plat. The commission also approved property tax exemptions for improvements at 13 properties, received the General Fund 2023 year-end projections, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, contracts, grants, and bills totaling $11,329,827.84. An executive session was held on threatened litigation regarding 501 Main Avenue, but no action was taken in public session.

• Approved annexation of 14.20 acres in Section 14, T140N R49W (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing the parcel (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from AG to LI and plat for 46th Avenue Industrial Park Addition (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance rezoning 46th Avenue Industrial Park Addition (5-0)
• Approved 13 property tax exemption applications for building improvements (5-0)
• Received and filed General Fund 2023 Year End Projections (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $11,329,827.84 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 22 and January 23, 2024 meetings (5-0)

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

The City Commission approved a five-year property tax exemption for a John Deere manufacturing project. The board also approved several alcoholic beverage licenses and rezoning for The Pines at the District Fourth Addition.

• Approved five-year property tax exemption for John Deere at 4101 19th Avenue North (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and Conditional Overlay for The Pines at the District Fourth Addition (5-0)
• Denied sidewalk installation waiver for Woodcrest Third Addition (4-1)
• Approved ownership change for Herd and Horns Sports Bar & Grill alcoholic beverage license (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Milk Made, LLC (5-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Synclaire Events Venue (5-0)
• Appointed Marcia Pulczinski to the Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved $15,850,418.09 in bills via Consent Agenda (5-0)

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

The Fargo City Commission approved the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and revised Infrastructure Funding Policy (Option 2) on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Strand voting no. The commission also approved the Fargo-Moorhead Regional Housing Needs Analysis and Strategies, the Downtown InFocus Take Action report (4-1, Piepkorn no), and adopted the Fargo Police Department Master Facility Plan (4-1, Piepkorn no). Several public hearings were held: a tax exemption request for John Deere Electronic Solutions was continued to January 22, and three plat approvals and a rezoning/PUD for the Gamma Fargo and Pracs Second Additions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2024 Capital Improvement Plan and Infrastructure Funding Policy revisions (Option 2) (4-1, Strand nay)
• Approved Fargo-Moorhead Regional Housing Needs Analysis and Strategies (5-0)
• Approved Downtown InFocus Take Action report (4-1, Piepkorn nay)
• Adopted Fargo Police Department Master Facility Plan (4-1, Piepkorn nay)
• Approved commitment of up to $250,000 in City funds for 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial event if pledges insufficient (5-0)
• Approved plat of TYKE Addition (201 27th Street North and 2600 3rd Avenue North) (5-0)
• Approved plat of CC's First Addition (5080 38th Street South) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and Planned Unit Development Master Land Use Plan for Gamma Fargo Addition and Pracs Second Addition (5-0)

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

The Commission approved the agendas and minutes from September 7, 2023, and November 2, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports regarding hiring, education, housing, and upcoming community events.

• Approved September 7, 2023 Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2, 2023 Minutes (Unanimous)

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

The commission denied a conditional use permit for group living at 2401 South Flickertail Drive South. It recommended approval to the City Commission for three subdivision plats and a zoning change for the Gamma Fargo Addition. The board also recommended the adoption of the Downtown InFocus Plan and the FM Regional Housing Study.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for group living at 2401 South Flickertail Drive South (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Crossroads Corporate Center Second Addition plat (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Gamma Fargo Addition zoning change and PUD plan (8-0)
• Recommended approval of South Ridge Second Addition plat (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Rheault Second Addition zoning change and plat (5-3)
• Recommended denial of sidewalk waiver for Woodcrest Third Addition (6-2)
• Recommended adoption of Downtown InFocus Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FM Regional Housing Study (unanimous)