Wahpeton public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Wahpeton Planning Commission will approve minutes from October 7, then discuss a platting request for Legacy Lakes and an update on the mill and overlay project. The roundtable will cover planned projects for 2025. The commission also will consider adding a new member.

• Approval of minutes from October 7 meeting
• Legacy Lakes platting discussion
• Mill and overlay project update
• Roundtable on 2025 projects
• Addition of new Planning Commission member

City Council

The City Council approved a $373,410 engineering services agreement for the West Central Streets Improvement District. It also approved 2025 business licenses, sales tax grants of $80,000 for a parks business manager and $30,000 for cemetery upgrades, and new leases for a copier and postage machine. The council acknowledged a 4% increase in total property tax levies and the first city mill rate increase in 14 years.

• Approved $373,410 engineering agreement for West Central Streets Improvement District (Project ST24-287)
• Approved 2025 business licenses contingent on inspection and licensing requirements
• Approved $80,000 sales tax grant for Wahpeton Parks & Recreation business manager position
• Approved $30,000 sales tax grant for Fairview Cemetery Association
• Approved 60-month copier lease at $462.11/month and postage machine lease at $124.35/month

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted three resolutions (3905-3907) creating the West Central Streets Improvement District and authorizing related bonds, and approved the purchase of a used F-450 pickup and snowplow for $67,890. Several items were referred to committee for further discussion, including the 2025 business licenses, copier and postage machine leases, a fire department insurance reserve distribution of $115,469, preliminary fiscal year-end transfers of $2.7 million, and contract negotiations for city services.

• Approved purchase of a 2020 F-450 pickup ($57,000) and Boss snowplow ($10,890) for street maintenance
• Adopted Resolutions 3905, 3906, and 3907 to create the West Central Streets Improvement District and issue bonds
• Received a $115,469 fire insurance tax distribution for the Fire Dept. Reserve Committee
• Referred 701 Dakota Ave. RFP submittals and sales tax grant requests for Fairview Cemetery and Parks & Recreation to Finance Committee
• Scheduled committee meetings for December 9: Public Works at 4 p.m. and Finance at 5 p.m.

City Council

The Council approved a joint powers agreement for the Southern Valley SRT team, several concrete repair contracts, and a land purchase option for the Northside Industrial Park. They also received informational updates on business license renewals, infrastructure funding, and holiday events. Several items were referred to committee for further review.

• Approved joint powers agreement for Southern Valley SRT team between Wahpeton, Richland County, and Ransom County
• Approved $191,361.79 invoice from Comstock Construction for 2024 Concrete Repairs
• Approved drafting purchase agreement with Dakota Hurd for $91,344.84 for Northside Industrial Park
• Approved $25,000 from Sales Tax for Recreation for Bois de Sioux Golf Club Cart Path Project
• Approved Red River Communications phone system upgrade for City Hall and Police Dept. at $14,808.36 annually

City Enhancement Committee

The City Enhancement Committee holds a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 28, review monthly finances, and discuss several local projects including the Bank of the West Building, Heritage Square, and pathway reconstruction. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Monthly Financial Review
• Discussion of Bank of the West Building
• Discussion of Heritage Square
• Pathway Reconstruction discussion
• Roundtable Discussion

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved the 2024 Urban Functional Classification Update, which adjusts road classifications and affects federal funding cost splits. Several items were referred to committees, including an option for Dakota Hurd to purchase a 3-acre industrial park parcel, a city phone system upgrade, and retirement plan changes. The council also received updates on a $18,000 police security grant and a $17,891 Homeland Security grant for City Hall cameras. Additionally, the city will send 2,173 lead service line notification letters to property owners.

• Approved 2024 Urban Functional Classification Update, changing road classifications for federal funding
• Referred Dakota Hurd’s option to purchase 3 acres in Northside Industrial Park to Finance Committee
• Police Department awarded $18,000 grant from ND Emergency Services for encrypted cameras and key fobs
• Public Works awarded $17,891 Homeland Security grant for City Hall security cameras and key fob access
• Issued Request for Proposals for 701 Dakota Avenue (former M&H site) with 36-month improvement deadline

City Council

The City Council authorized the issuance of refunding improvement bonds and definitive warrants to finance street and utility projects. The body also certified special assessments for several improvement districts and approved funding for local recreation and infrastructure.

• Approved $3,680,000 in Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2024
• Approved $961,000 BND Definitive Improvement Warrant Series 2024
• Certified special assessments for 8th Ave. N., Downtown Side Streets (Phase I & II), and Rosewood 3rd Addition
• Approved $15,000 from sales tax for the John Randall Field Outfield Fence Project
• Approved $28,244 to replace the warning siren on 21st Avenue North

Planning Commission

The Wahpeton Planning Commission will discuss a re-zone request for a single-family house located within a mobile home park. The commission will also hold a discussion on off-street parking regulations in residential areas. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the addition of a new commission member.

• Re-zone request for a single-family house in a mobile home park
• Discussion of off-street parking requirements in residential areas
• Approval of minutes from October 7 meeting
• Addition of a new Planning Commission member

The Wahpeton Planning Commission denied a re-zone request for a single-family home at 418 11th Street South in Red River Mobile Home Park, which would have allowed the owner to sell the home separately. The request was denied because the property is a non-conforming use and future land use is planned for Mixed Industrial. The commission also tabled discussion on off-street parking in residential areas because the property owner was not present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied re-zone request for 418 11th Street South (motion carried)
• Tabled off-street parking in residential areas (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from October 7, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved $3.69 million in refunding improvement bonds for the 8th Avenue North and downtown side streets projects, and $961,000 in improvement warrants for the Eastside Streets Mill & Overlay project. An audit services contract was awarded to Widmer Roel, PC for $109,500. A public hearing was set for October 21 to review special assessments for several improvement districts.

• Awarded audit services contract to Widmer Roel, PC for $109,500 for 2023–2025
• Adopted Resolution 3900 authorizing sale of $3,690,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds Series 2024
• Adopted Resolution 3901 authorizing sale of $961,000 Definitive Improvement Warrant for Eastside Streets Mill & Overlay
• Scheduled public hearing for October 21 on special assessments for Dakota Side Streets, 8th Avenue North, and Rosewood additions
• Police Chief reported 5,503 calls for service, doubled overdose incidents, and implementation of Avel eCare

Planning Commission

The Wahpeton Planning Commission will discuss potential changes to off-street parking requirements in residential areas and a storage/shop building in the extraterritorial zone (ETZ). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda includes only discussion items and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of off-street parking regulations in residential areas
• Storage/shop building proposal in the extraterritorial zone (ETZ)
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024 meeting

City Enhancement Committee

The committee will review monthly finances and discuss several property-related topics including fencing at Randall Field, the Bank of the West Building, and Heritage Square. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a roundtable discussion. No votes or decisions are specified; items are listed for discussion only.

• Randall Field Fence
• Bank of the West Building
• Heritage Square
• Monthly financial review
• Approval of August 28, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved the 2025 budget with a property tax levy of $2,285,034 and a hold-level tax rate of 84.09. They also adopted ordinances declaring dead trees a public nuisance and updating alarm systems. An additional $300,000 from sales tax was approved for the 8th Avenue North Project to reduce special assessments. The council recommended postponing the special election on the Community Recreation and Wellness Facility until after November 5, 2024.

• Approved Ordinance 1066, 2025 budget with $2,285,034 levy and property tax rate of 84.09
• Approved additional $300,000 from sales tax for 8th Avenue North Project ST19-248
• Adopted Ordinance 1067 declaring dead trees a public nuisance
• Adopted Ordinance 1068 updating alarm system regulations
• Recommended postponing December 10, 2024 special election on Community Recreation and Wellness Facility

City Council

The City Council voted 5-1 to hold a special municipal election on December 10, 2024, on whether to impose a 1% sales tax increase to fund the proposed Southern Prairie Activity & Recreation Center for Wellness (SPARC Wellness). The council also approved resolutions directing special assessments for several street and utility improvement projects totaling over $5.6 million, and introduced first readings of ordinances including the 2025 budget, dead tree nuisance, and alarm system amendments.

• Special election on Dec 10, 2024 for a 1% sales tax increase to fund SPARC Wellness recreation facility
• Resolution directing special assessments for 8th Ave. N. Reconstruction ($2.65M), Downtown Side Streets Phase I & II ($651K and $691K), and Rosewood 3rd Addition ($1.7M)
• Approved Municipal Advisors Agreement with Colliers Securities at a $15,000 fee for bond sale related to street projects
• First reading of Ordinance 1066 for the 2025 preliminary budget appropriation
• First readings of Ordinance 1067 (dead trees as public nuisance) and Ordinance 1068 (alarm systems amendments)

Mayor Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation

The Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation will discuss and prepare a presentation to the Wahpeton City Council regarding the proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on refining the proposal for council consideration.

• Presentation to City Council on Proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center

The Wahpeton City Council voted 5-1 to hold a special municipal election on December 10, 2024, on a proposed 1% sales, use, and gross receipts tax increase to fund construction, maintenance, and operation of a community recreation and wellness facility (SPARC Wellness). The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including directing special assessments for street projects, amending the restaurant tax policy, and offering first readings of ordinances on dead trees, alarm systems, and the 2025 budget. The meeting included a proclamation honoring the Legion baseball team and reports from city staff.

• Approved special election Dec. 10, 2024 on 1% sales tax for recreation center (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 3899 directing special assessments for street/utility projects (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3898 amending restaurant tax policy (6-0)
• Approved RFP for audit services (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Advisors Agreement with Colliers Securities (6-0)
• Approved street closure for NDSCS Homecoming Parade Oct. 5 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1066 (2025 budget)
• Approved first readings of Ordinances 1067, 1068, 1069 (dead trees, alarm systems, tobacco licenses)

City Enhancement Committee

The City Enhancement Committee will hold a budget/regular meeting to review monthly finances and discuss several upcoming projects. Topics include updates on the Lights on Music Trailer and Christmas decorations, as well as an ordinance review and feedback from the Finance Committee. The meeting will include approval of previous minutes and a roundtable discussion.

• Monthly financial review
• Lights on Music Trailer update
• Update on Christmas decorations
• Ordinance review
• Review of Finance Committee recommendations

City Council

The City Council approved several professional service agreements with Interstate Engineering for water, wastewater, and the Legacy Lakes project. The body also authorized tax exemptions for a building rehabilitation at 103 9th Street North and revised a fireworks advisory ballot for the November election.

• Approved $594,432.46 for Legacy Lakes Project exterior improvements (Interstate Engineering)
• Approved $151,530 for Wastewater Facility Plan (Interstate Engineering)
• Approved $113,342 for Water Facility Plan (Interstate Engineering)
• Approved 8-year property tax exemption for Haley Properties LLC at 103 9th Street North
• Approved contract with Martinez Law PLLC for Alternate Indigent Defense

Planning Commission

The Wahpeton Planning Commission will consider a new construction rezoning project and a rezoning lease project for 103 9th Street N. The meeting also includes discussion on addressing along the 210 Bypass and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• New construction RZ project at 103 9th Street N
• RZ lease project for 103 9th Street N
• Discussion on addressing along the 210 Bypass

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved an advisory ballot measure asking residents how many days fireworks should be allowed, ranging from current 9 days to July 4th only. The council also approved a special exception for storage buildings near Fargo Avenue, a two-year $31,550 contract with Dakota Designs for Dakota Avenue tree decorating, and accepted the resignation of Alternate Indigent Defense Attorney Charlie Scheeley, initiating negotiations with Tanya Johnson Martinez. Several items, including the 2025 preliminary budget and a fireworks wholesaler license request, were referred to committees.

• Approved advisory vote on fireworks hours for Nov. 5, 2024 election
• Approved special exception for Sam Storo's storage buildings abutting railroad near Fargo Avenue
• Approved $31,550 contract with Dakota Designs for Dakota Avenue tree decorating (2 years, funded by Restaurant Tax)
• Accepted resignation of Charlie Scheeley as Alternate Indigent Defense Attorney; authorized negotiations with Tanya Johnson Martinez
• Approved supplemental engineering agreement with Interstate Engineering for $19,500 for wellfield relocation project

City Enhancement Committee

The Wahpeton City Enhancement Committee will meet to approve minutes from June, review monthly finances, and discuss three projects: painting/rehabbing the Music Trailer, updating the Whopper Sign at Kidder Park, and an update on the Troll project. All items are discussions and updates; no final decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly financial review
• Paint/Rehab of Music Trailer discussion
• Whopper Sign at Kidder Park update
• Troll update

City Council

The City Council discussed resident concerns regarding fireworks noise and debris, referring the ordinance to a committee for review. The body also approved a street closure for Operation Zero and a contract change order for the 8th Avenue North Reconstruction Project.

• Approved street closure of 200 and 300 blocks of Dakota Avenue on August 17, 2024, for Operation Zero
• Approved Sellin Brothers Inc. Contract Change Order No. 6 for 8th Ave. N. Reconstruction Project, increasing the amount from $6,580 to $7,060
• Approved June 2024 Bill Pay Report totaling $1,580,224.84
• Continued the Pierce Dilapidated Properties Administrative Hearing to August 19, 2024
• Approved Designation of Depositories and Pledges of Assets totaling $25,838,455

Mayor Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation

The Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation will hear a presentation on the JLG plan for the proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center and review the Ballard King operational budget. They will also discuss marketing and fundraising efforts and a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) approach. The committee is tasked with advising on the development of the new recreation center.

• JLG Plan Presentation by Rob Remark for the proposed wellness and recreation center
• Ballard King Operational Budget Review by Scott Caron
• Marketing & Fundraising Update
• CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) Discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 13th meeting

City Council

The City Council approved several engineering agreements to support upcoming street mill and overlay projects. The council also authorized hiring new employees for the water plant and street department. Additionally, a tax exemption was granted for a residential rehabilitation project at 804 2nd Avenue North.

• Engineering agreement for Golf Course Intake Structure up to $34,000
• Engineering agreement for 2nd and 4th Street projects up to $155,225
• Engineering agreement for East Central and Southeast Street projects up to $314,535
• $20,000 for Leach Public Library overhang sealant repair
• Renaissance Zone rehabilitation project at 804 2nd Avenue North

City Council

The council reviewed updates on the $1.26 billion Red River Valley Water Supply Project, including Wahpeton’s projected cost share. Members also discussed a proposed 2025 tax levy that would hold total revenue at $2,119,856. Additionally, the council approved concrete repairs and an interest buydown for a local business.

• Approved Comstock Construction contract for $49,751.05 for 2024 concrete repairs
• Proposed 2025 tax levy of $2,119,856, which would decrease the mill rate from 84.09 to 78.01
• Approved up to $27,700 in In-Kind funds for a BND Flex PACE interest buydown for Personality Properties, LLC
• Reviewed Red River Valley Water Supply Project costs, including a $1,215,413.89 share for Wahpeton

City Council

The council certified the 2024 Primary Election results and swore in re-elected members. New officers were appointed to the roles of Council President and Vice President. The meeting also included committee appointments and the swearing-in of new police officers.

• Certification of 2024 Primary Election results with 1,010 ballots cast
• Appointment of Jason Goltz as Council President and Tiana Bohn as Vice President
• $6,580 change order for the 8th Avenue North Reconstruction Project
• Approval of a cabaret license for Econo Wine and Spirits
• Sale of a 2012 Chevrolet Impala to Mid State Auto Auction

City Enhancement Committee

The City Enhancement Committee will review the ½% restaurant sales tax ordinance and discuss the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes updates on the digital sign, Opera House mural, and Kidder Park signage.

• ½ Restaurant Sales Tax Ordinance Review
• 2025 Budget discussion
• Digital Sign Update
• Opera House Mural Update
• Whopper Sign at Kidder Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the annual Renaissance Zone report and discuss addressing in the new westside development.

• Approval of May 20 meeting minutes
• Annual Renaissance Zone report
• Addressing in the new westside development

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council reviewed June 11 election results and provided a preliminary budget update. The council also approved several city appointments and authorized street closures for upcoming summer festivals.

• Approved up to $58,000 for a mural at the Former Opera House (403 Dakota Avenue)
• Approved a bid from Smith Motors for an investigator squad car up to $35,000
• Authorized street closures for Chalkfest and the Headwaters Music Festival
• Appointed Robert Thomas Kellington IV as Special Assistant City Attorney
• Approved preparation of a Brownfield Grant Application for 701 Dakota Avenue

City Enhancement Committee

The City Enhancement Committee will discuss updates regarding a digital sign and the opera house mural. The meeting also includes discussions on artificial flowers and the rehabilitation of a music trailer.

• Digital sign update
• Opera house mural update
• Artificial flowers discussion
• Paint/rehab of music trailer
• Appointment of new CEC secretary

City Council

The council approved a multi-year plan for infrastructure projects and several construction contracts. The meeting also addressed property tax abatements, budget premises, and upcoming election logistics. Additionally, the council authorized a city office closure for the July 4th holiday period.

• Awarded $393,076 bid to Sellin Bros. Inc. for Bois de Sioux Golf Course intake structure relocation
• Approved Richland County Communications Service Agreement for $36,526.64
• Approved property tax abatement for Evergreen Apartments on 14th Avenue North
• Approved BND Flex PACE interest buydown up to $85,714.20 for T&G Sanitation
• Authorized city office closure on Friday, July 5th

City Council

The City Council approved an updated city zoning district map and several infrastructure contracts. A public hearing for the 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Plan is scheduled for June 3, 2024.

• Awarded $846,608.25 contract for East Side Streets Mill & Overlay Project
• Approved purchase of a 2021 Ram 2500 HD truck for $49,750.00
• Adopted Ordinance 1064 to approve the official city zoning map
• Approved street closures on Dakota Avenue and Fargo Avenue for Blue Goose Days
• Increased interlibrary loan fees from $1.00 to $3.00 effective June 1st

Planning Commission

The commission will review the current zoning map and receive an update on westside development. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 15 meeting.

• Approval of updated City Zoning Map
• Review of zoning map
• Update on westside development
• Approval of April 15 meeting minutes

Mayor Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation

The committee will discuss marketing and fundraising updates regarding the proposed Wellness & Recreation Center. Members will also address budget and programming determinations.

• Marketing and fundraising update
• Budget and programming determination
• Approval of May 6th meeting minutes

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved the sale of a city-owned lot on Wheatland Road and several infrastructure maintenance contracts. The council also reviewed updates regarding upcoming elections and community development projects. Several items, including a cell tower lease extension request, were referred to committees for further review.

• Sale of City Lot at 1101 Wheatland Road to Jeremy Heins for $5,000
• $35,700 contract for Flood Lift Station control panel updates
• $110,000 estimated engineering agreement for Dakota Ave. concrete repair
• $13,000 purchase of 36 snowflakes for Dakota Avenue
• Approval of Scott’s Electric change orders totaling over $47,000

Mayor Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation

The committee will discuss the project budget and marketing and fundraising for the proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center. The agenda also includes a presentation by JLG.

• Project budget discussion
• JLG presentation
• Marketing & fundraising discussion
• Approval of March 14th meeting minutes

City Enhancement Committee

The City Enhancement Committee will address topics including a digital sign contract, mural pricing, and building revitalization. The meeting also includes a WCDC downtown update and committee member replacement.

• Digital sign contract
• Mural pricing
• Revitalization of buildings
• WCDC downtown update
• Committee member replacement

City Council

The Council approved a street vacation and held the first reading for an updated city zoning map. They also authorized bids for a golf course intake structure project using $234,000 in secured funding. Additionally, resolutions were passed to create a new improvement district for 4th Street and 4th Avenue South.

• Resolution 3890: Vacating right-of-way at Westmore Lawn 2nd Addition and Prairie Place
• Ordinance 1064: First reading for updating the city zoning map
• Bois de Sioux Golf Course Intake Structure Project: Approval of plans with $234,000 in secured funding
• Resolution 3891: Creation of the 4th St. & 4th Ave. S. Improvement District
• March 2024 Bill Pay Report: Totaling $1,364,070.44

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 1 and the city zoning map. The agenda also includes appointing a new commission member and recommending a street vacation via Resolution 3890.

• Approval of April 1 meeting minutes
• Approval of zoning map
• New commission member appointment
• Recommendation of street vacation (Res. 3890)

City Enhancement Committee

The Wahpeton City Enhancement Committee will meet to discuss downtown snowflake lighting, a digital sign contract, and an opera house mural. Members will also consider replacing a current committee member and approve the March 22 meeting minutes.

• Downtown snowflake lights discussion
• Digital sign contract review
• Opera house mural project update
• Committee member replacement
• Approval of March 22 meeting minutes

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved a budget amendment to hire one additional police officer by May 1 and awarded an $86,779.91 contract for street sealcoating. The council also advanced bids for the Eastside Streets Mill & Overlay Improvement District and authorized 20 new public planters funded by restaurant taxes. Staff reported on local election filing deadlines, housing improvement loans, and first-quarter police activity including a rise in fraud reports and mental health calls. These decisions affect municipal staffing levels, road maintenance schedules, and upcoming June ballot qualifications for residents.

• Approved awarding the 2024 Sealcoat Project (ST24-282) to Astech Corp. for $86,779.91
• Approved hiring one additional Licensed Peace Officer effective May 1, with a $2,500 budget amendment per new hire in the Police Special Equipment Fund
• Adopted resolutions to approve plans and direct bids for the Eastside Streets Mill & Overlay Improvement District (Projects ST23-277 Phase I & ST23-278 Phase II)
• Approved purchase of 20 planters from Earth Planter for $9,741, funded by the Restaurant Sales Tax Fund
• Noted April 8 filing deadline for June 11 municipal elections covering Ward 2, Ward 4, and three At-large Park Board positions

City Enhancement Committee

The City Enhancement Committee will review March 6 meeting minutes, consider an order for 20 new planters, and discuss a funding request for John Randall Field. The agenda does not list specific dollar amounts or final decisions for these items.

• Approval of March 6 meeting minutes
• Request to order 20 new planters
• Funding request for John Randall Field

City Council

The City Council approved contracts for concrete removal at 701 Dakota Avenue and a bathroom addition at Jim Sturdevant Football Field. The council also reviewed the February 2024 bill pay report totaling $2,271,477.29. Additionally, officials provided updates regarding the June 11, 2024, election and upcoming committee referrals.

• $12,400 bid approved from Comstock Construction, Inc. for 701 Dakota Avenue concrete removal.
• $24,440 contract approved with NDSCS Building Construction Tech Program for Jim Sturdevant Football Field bathroom addition.
• Approval of February 2024 bill pay report totaling $2,271,477.29.
• Notice of June 11, 2024, election for Ward 2, Ward 4, and At-large positions.

Mayor Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation

The committee will discuss progress regarding the proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center. Agenda items include a marketing committee update and a discussion of CMAR. The committee will also address its role moving forward.

• Marketing committee update
• Discussion of CMAR
• Review of committee's future role
• Approval of February 29 meeting minutes

City Council

The council reviewed an update on the proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center progress plan. Members discussed funding options, including sales tax and private donations. The council approved a $60,000 proposal from JLG Architects for architectural pre-design services.

• Approved $60,000 pre-design proposal from JLG Architects
• Review of the Mayor’s Ad-Hoc Committee progress plan and subcommittees
• Discussion regarding Sales Tax for Recreation funding

City Enhancement Committee

The committee will review meeting minutes from February 7. The agenda includes updates on capital improvement projects (CIP) and financial status, though specific details for these items are not provided in the text. Discussion is also scheduled regarding snowflake and summer light pole decorations.

• Approval of Feb. 7 meeting minutes
• CIP updates
• Financial update
• Snowflake/summer light pole decorations

Mayor Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation

The Mayor’s Ad Hoc Committee on Recreation will discuss budget and programming for the proposed Wahpeton Wellness & Recreation Center. The committee will also review minutes from the February 29 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the February 29 meeting
• Discussion regarding budget and programming for the wellness center

City Council

The Wahpeton City Council approved rezoning for OtterTail Power Company property from agricultural to heavy industrial use. The council also authorized a $18,060.24 disbursement to the Fire Department Relief Association and approved the Rosewood 4th Addition final plat. Additionally, the city will continue partnering with Gate City Bank for the Home Improvement Partnership Program.

• Rezoning of OTPCO property from FP-A Agricultural to B-2 Heavy (Ord. 1063)
• Disbursement of $18,060.24 to Wahpeton Fire Department Relief Association
• Approval of Rosewood 4th Addition Final Plat (Res. 3086)
• Renewal of partnership with Gate City Bank for Home Improvement Partnership Program
• Approval of 2024 seasonal liquor licenses for Bois de Sioux Golf Club

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a map anomaly in the ETZ and the vacation of WCDC lots. The meeting also includes public hearings for the Rosewood 4th Addition plat and rezone request held with the City Council.

• Vacation of WCDC lots
• Map anomaly in ETZ
• Rosewood 4th Addition plat and rezone request
• Public hearings for Rosewood 4th Addition

City Council

The City Council approved an amendment to the Renaissance Zone map and several resolutions for the Heritage Square Parking Lot Reconstruction Project. The council also authorized a request for proposals for a rural workforce housing grant.

• Resolution 3885: Amendment to the Renaissance Zone Development Plan
• Resolutions 3882-3884: Heritage Square Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
• Rural Workforce Housing Grant RFP for up to $300,000
• WBI Energy Temporary Land Usage Permit at $500 per month
• BND Flex PACE loan approval for Tuck-It-Away Storage ($16,058.48)

City Enhancement Committee

The committee will discuss various community enhancement projects including holiday decorations and signage. Members will also review amenity plans for the M&H and Second Avenue lots.

• New community Christmas tree
• Outdoor LED sign
• Holiday decorations for street poles
• Summer flower contract
• M&H lot amenities

City Council

The City Council approved a name change and memorandum of understanding for the End of the Woods Task Force. The council also scheduled joint public hearings for March 4 regarding an ordinance rezoning land for Contitech and the Rosewood 4th Addition plat.

• Approved name change from SEMCA Drug Task Force to End of the Woods Task Force
• Scheduled Joint Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 1063 (Contitech/Interstate Engineering rezoning) on March 4
• Scheduled Joint Public Hearing for Rosewood 4th Addition plat on March 4
• Ratified a 2024 House Mover License for Schmidt & Sons Building Movers, Inc.
• Approved 2023 Fiscal Year End Transfers & Budget Amendments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request from ContiTech. The meeting includes a joint public hearing with the City Council regarding Ordinance 1063.

• Rezone request from ContiTech
• Public Hearing of Ord. 1063

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request from ContiTech to change land use from Agricultural to B2 Heavy. The commission will also review the preliminary plat for the Rosewood 4th Addition.

• Rezone request from ContiTech from Ag to B2 Heavy
• Preliminary plat of Rosewood 4th Addition

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission voted to continue a joint public hearing regarding a request to rezone OtterTail Power Company land from agricultural to industrial. The hearing is rescheduled for February 5, 2024, to allow for further information gathering.

• Rezoning request for Contitech (formerly WCCO Belting) to change property from FP-A Agricultural to I-1 Industrial
• Approval of $8,177.15 contract change order for Sellin Bros. Inc. on Downtown Side Streets Phase II Project
• Approval of December 2023 Bill Pay Report totaling $2,363,869.59
• Approval of city deposits and pledged assets totaling $17,519,176 as of December 31, 2023
• Authorization for staff to continue land lease negotiations with NDSCS for a proposed recreation center

City Council

The City Council approved the updated ward boundaries and designated the Wahpeton Event Center as the single poll location for the June 11, 2024, election. The council also reviewed 2023 budget amendments and year-end transfers, referring them to the Finance Committee.

• Approval of 2024 election ward boundaries and poll location at Wahpeton Event Center
• Information on the 2024 Primary Residence Property Tax Credit of up to $500
• Referral of 2023 budget amendments and year-end transfers to Finance Committee
• Referral of Downtown Side Streets II Project contract change order to Public Works Committee
• Referral of 8th Ave. N. Project contract change order to Public Works Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a rezoning request identified as Ordinance 1063 for OTPCO. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023, meeting.

• OTPCO rezoning request (Ordinance 1063)