Fargo, ND

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to act on a consent agenda of ordinances, contracts, and budget items, then hold public hearings at 5:05 p.m. Key decisions include a resolution authorizing up to $50,995,000 in Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A, and a recommendation to approve the 2027 Final Budget. Public hearings cover special assessments for skyway maintenance, unpaid utilities, and sidewalks, plus several alcohol license applications and a rezoning in Christianson 32nd Avenue South Fourth Addition.

• Resolution authorizing issuance of not to exceed $50,995,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A
• Recommendation to approve the 2027 Final Budget
• Purchase of a 2026 rear-mounted aerial fire truck from Spartan Fire, LLC for $1,877,683.00, with trade of unit TRK3 valued at $135,000.00
• Digital signage monitors at FARGODOME from Daktronics for $1,386,885.00
• Contract with Wold Architects and Engineers and RLE not to exceed $108,300.00 for Fire training facility design and Fire Station 4 assessment

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will convene in executive session to discuss litigation involving former employees and negotiating strategy, then hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a 122.95-acre annexation, the Covey Ranch Third Addition rezoning and plat, and the 2027 preliminary budget. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, change orders, and routine approvals.

• Public hearing on annexation of 122.95 acres in Section 10, Township 138 North, Range 49 West
• Public hearing on Covey Ranch Third Addition rezoning from AG to mixed residential/commercial with conditional overlays
• Public hearing on 2027 Preliminary Budget
• Contract Amendment No. 4 for $561,324 ($280,662 city share) for Project QN-23-B0
• Bid award to Northdale Oil for fuel purchasing in 1st and 2nd quarters 2027

City Commission

The Commission will consider several transit-related expenditures, including the purchase of two buses and a bus wash refurbishment. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding dangerous buildings and several new alcoholic beverage license applications.

• Purchase of two Diamond Coach cutaway buses for $277,336.00
• Refurbishment of Metro Transit Garage bus wash up to $110,000.00
• Public hearings for dangerous buildings at 1433 4th Avenue South and 1334 1st Avenue South
• Liquor license applications for Anand Indian Cuisine and Fly Rail, LLC
• Reimbursement to Krueger Construction for $33,400.00 for site repair at 2669 65th Avenue South

The Fargo City Commission approved the consent agenda, including payments, agreements, and contracts, and unanimously appointed Jordan Smith as Transit Director. Two dangerous building hearings resulted in orders to prepare findings and solicit removal proposals. Two new alcoholic beverage licenses were approved, and one license ownership change hearing was continued to September 28, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda with 17 items (unanimous)
• Appointed Jordan Smith as Transit Director (unanimous)
• Ordered removal proceedings for dangerous building at 1433 4th Ave S (unanimous)
• Ordered removal proceedings for dangerous building at 1334 1st Ave S (unanimous)
• Continued Red Lobster license ownership change hearing to 9/28/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Class GH liquor license for Anand Indian Cuisine (unanimous)
• Approved Class GH liquor license for Fly Rail (unanimous)
• Received and filed ordinances on airport liquor license (unanimous)

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will convene in executive session to discuss negotiating strategy for a contract with Kilbourne, LLC related to the Convention Center project. The regular meeting includes consent agenda items such as ordinance repeals, property tax exemptions, license violations, settlements, and various contracts and bids, plus public hearings on transit funding and other matters.

• Executive session for negotiating strategy on Convention Center contract with Kilbourne, LLC
• Final adoption of ordinance repealing Article 15-02 on Human Rights Commission
• Bid award to Robert R. Schroeder Construction Co. Inc. for $6,488,013.15 (Project QN-23-B1)
• Settlement agreements with Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors, LLC and Kesselring Joint Trust UA
• Public hearing on Federal Transit Administration Sections 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects for 2026

The Fargo City Commission approved the consent agenda, including a $6,488,013.15 bid award to Robert R. Schroeder Construction Co. Inc. for Project No. QN-23-B1. The commission also approved the Federal Transit Administration Program of Projects for 2026, reallocated Fire Department capital funds for training equipment, and accepted a $20,000 donation for SWAT equipment. A motion to delay the Health Officer Services agreement failed, and the agreement was approved on a 3-2 vote.

• Approved $6,488,013.15 bid to Robert R. Schroeder Construction Co. Inc. for Project QN-23-B1 (consent agenda)
• Approved Federal Transit Administration Sections 5307 and 5339 Program of Projects for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of Fire Department capital funds for live-burn training containers and UTV (5-0)
• Accepted $20,000 Wrigley Family donation for Red River Valley SWAT equipment (5-0)
• Approved Health Officer Services agreement with Tim Mahoney, MD (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including 31 items (5-0)
• Set hearings for dangerous buildings at 1433 4th Ave S and 1334 1st Ave S for Aug 31, 2026
• Approved appointments to Civil Service Commission (5-0)

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will meet to conduct routine business including approving ordinances, contracts, and change orders, and will hold a public hearing on a property tax-exemption application for a biotech project at 342 42nd Street South. The body will also discuss the 2027 preliminary budget and receive updates on various city projects.

• 2nd reading and final adoption of sales tax ordinance for infrastructure capital improvements
• 2nd reading and final adoption of rezoning for parcels in Selkirk Place Sixth Addition
• Bid award of $841,390.45 to Master Holdings LLC for Improvement District No. BR-26-D2
• Public hearing on property tax exemption for Valley Process Technologies, LLC at 342 42nd Street South
• Recommendation to approve 2027 preliminary budget and set public hearing for September 14, 2026

The Fargo City Commission approved the 2027 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing for September 14, 2026, at 5:05 p.m. The commission also approved a tax exemption for Valley Process Technologies, LLC, and approved four liquor compliance violations. The consent agenda included numerous contracts, change orders, and grants, with two items moved to the August 17 meeting.

• Approved 2027 Preliminary Budget, public hearing set for Sept. 14 (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption for Valley Process Technologies, LLC (4-1)
• Approved liquor compliance violation at Front Street Taproom (5-0)
• Approved liquor compliance violation at Pounds (5-0)
• Approved liquor compliance violation at NoBull Smokehouse (5-0)
• Approved liquor compliance violation at Wurst Bier Hall (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 30 items, including $841,390.45 bid award to Master Holdings LLC
• Approved resolution on special election matters regarding change of form of government (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding a sales and use tax for infrastructure capital improvements. The body will also conduct public hearings on zoning changes, alcoholic beverage licenses, and Renaissance Zone rehabilitation projects.

• 1st reading of an Ordinance for a Sales and Use Tax for Infrastructure Capital Improvements
• Bid award to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for $1,027,128.96 (Improvement District No. UR-26-G1)
• Bid award to Master Holdings, LLC for $523,763.75 (Improvement District No. BN-26-B1)
• Zoning change from SR-5 to SR-2 for Selkirk Place Sixth Addition (6655 Selkirk Drive South)
• Bid award to J-Tech Mechanical for $157,500.00 for Metro Transit Garage Boiler Replacement

The City Commission approved several construction contracts, zoning changes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. The board also held an executive session regarding civil litigation with the Kesselring Joint Trust.

• Approved 1st reading of ordinance extending infrastructure sales tax
• Approved rezoning and plat for Selkirk Place Sixth Addition
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Divine Taste of Africa and La Terraza
• Approved transfer of liquor license to Duffy’s Tavern LLC
• Approved $1,027,128.96 bid award to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for UR-26-G1
• Approved $523,763.75 bid award to Master Holdings, LLC for BN-26-B1
• Denied appeal for vehicle removal at 379 7th Avenue South
• Denied request to waive public sidewalk installation on Thunder Road South

City Commission

The City Commission will consider various consent agenda items including property tax exemptions, ordinance amendments, and contract approvals. The regular agenda includes a public hearing for the Cottagewood First Addition plat and recommendations for several city leadership roles.

• Rezoning of parcels in Lost Creek First Addition
• Reimbursement to Krueger Construction for $29,700.00 at 2699 65th Avenue South
• Acceptance of $11,000.00 donation from Fargo Police Foundation
• Grant award amendment of $159,000.00 from ND Department of Health and Human Services
• Purchase of a combination plow truck chassis for $142,323.00

The Commission approved a major subdivision plat for Cottagewood First Addition and a boiler replacement contract for Fargo Cass Public Health. Commissioner Strand was appointed Deputy Mayor, while liaison assignment recommendations were continued to a later date.

• Approved Plat of The Cul-de-Sac of Cottagewood First Addition (5-0)
• Approved bid award and contract for Boiler Replacement - Fargo Cass Public Health (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Strand as Deputy Mayor (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Library Board (5-0)
• Continued Commission Liaison assignments to a later date (3-2)
• Continued fence installation contract for Fargo Police Department Headquarters to July 20, 2026 (4-1)
• Approved Order of the Agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The commission will consider several public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses and property rezoning for Lost Creek First Addition. Key business includes reallocating $1.5 million in bond proceeds to facility projects and selecting a proposal for the Convention Center.

• Reallocation of ~$1.5 million in Series 2024G bond proceeds
• Rezoning of Lost Creek First Addition from Agricultural to Residential/Commercial
• Selection of first-ranked proposal for the Convention Center
• Public hearings for multiple liquor license applications
• Amendment No. 3 for $50,000.00 regarding Project No. QN-23-B0

The Commission selected EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center as the top proposal for the Convention Center project, authorizing immediate negotiations and TIF funding. The Lost Creek First Addition rezoning and plat were approved 4-1. Several liquor licenses and a dangerous building order were also approved. The meeting began with an executive session on litigation and annexation.

• Selected EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center as first-ranked Convention Center proposal (4-1)
• Approved Lost Creek First Addition rezoning and plat with conditions (4-1)
• Ordered removal of dangerous building at 111-113 32nd Avenue North (unanimous)
• Approved Class W liquor license for Polished Nail Spa (unanimous)
• Approved Class Y liquor license for North Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class ABH liquor license to Brandt Hospitality Group (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 34 items (unanimous)
• Approved Spirit of Fargo funds for Resource and Recovery Center (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including developer agreements, zoning ordinance amendments, and multiple contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2026 HUD Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs, along with construction updates.

• Bid award to Johnson & Schock Excavating for $439,814 for water project WA2513
• Sale of remaining stock water meters to Cass Rural Water Users District for $40,000
• 1st reading of ordinance amending International Residential Code section 21.1
• 2nd reading and final adoption of zoning change for EOLA Second Addition and J & O 45th Street Apartments
• Resolution consenting to refunding of Metro Flood Diversion Authority bonds (Series 2013A and 2014B)

The Commission approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Action Plan and Budget, including amendments to the 2025 plans, by a 4-1 vote. It also ratified a first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Presentation Partners in Housing by a 4-1 vote. The consent agenda, containing 23 items such as developer agreements, ordinance amendments, and bid awards, was approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 CDBG/HOME Action Plan and Budget (4-1)
• Ratified MOU amendment with Presentation Partners in Housing (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda with 23 items including developer agreements and ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Johnson & Schock Excavating for $439,814 for Project WA2513
• Approved Wildlife Management Program resolution for 2026-2027
• Set hearing date of June 22, 2026 for dangerous building at 111-113 32nd Avenue North
• Approved plat of Jerstad-Thompson Second Subdivision
• Approved contract and bond for Project SW2601 and WA2509

City Commission

Commission approved a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) exemption for a 65-unit low-income apartment building (5-0). Also approved a property tax exemption for a tech company (4-1) and authorized staff to discuss Newman Outdoor Field and Mid America Steel Site. Several public hearings were continued, including Lost Creek rezoning and Convention Center due diligence.

• Approved PILOT exemption for 65-unit low-income housing at 1711 25th Ave S (5-0)
• Approved tax exemption for Najaxa Software LLC technology services (4-1, Strand nay)
• Approved plat of Lake Agassiz Addition (417 and 501 Main Ave) (5-0)
• Authorized conversations with NDSU and baseball group on Newman Outdoor Field operations (5-0)
• Authorized discussions with Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum on Mid America Steel Site (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bid awards, ordinances, and settlement for dangerous building (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for Lost Creek First Addition rezoning and plat to 6/22/2026
• Continued Convention Center project due diligence process to 6/22/2026

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on appointing a new police chief and consider a consent agenda with over $9 million in construction contracts, including a $5,666,676 road improvement bid and a $1,864,164 road project award. Other items include purchasing property at 115 and 107 31st Street South for a fire department training center, adopting an ordinance updating environmental nuisance regulations, and granting 13 property tax exemptions for building improvements.

• Appointment of Police Chief
• Bid award to Dakota Underground Co. for $5,666,676.30 (Improvement District PR-26-F1)
• Bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for $1,864,164.38 (Improvement District PR-26-E1)
• Purchase agreement for 115 & 107 31st St S for Fire Department Training Center
• Final adoption of ordinance amending Section 11-0809 on environmental nuisances

The Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda containing 26 items, including bid awards totaling over $8.6 million for infrastructure projects, a land purchase for a fire training center, and an ordinance amendment on environmental nuisances. They also appointed a new Police Chief and approved 13 property tax exemptions for building improvements.

• Approved consent agenda (26 items) (unanimous)
• Appointed new Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Granted 13 property tax exemptions for building improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $5,666,676 bid award to Dakota Underground for Improvement District PR-26-F1
• Approved $1,864,164 bid award to Northern Improvement for Improvement District PR-26-E1
• Approved purchase agreement for 115/107 31st St S for Fire Department Training Center
• Approved $206,850 contract for Multimodal 3D LiDar Detection System

City Commission

The Commission will first meet in executive session to discuss negotiating strategy for purchasing property from Fargo Lumber LLC and Hempel Companies. They then will hold public hearings on a convention center recommendation and a Human Rights Commission proposal to pause meetings until after the June election. The consent agenda includes numerous construction contracts, ordinance amendments, and agreements.

• Executive session for property purchase negotiations with Fargo Lumber/Hempel Companies
• Public hearing on convention center committee recommendation
• Public hearing on Human Rights Commission proposal to pause meetings until after election
• Bid award of $3,565,448.38 to Paras Contracting Inc. for Improvement District BR-26-F1
• Bid award of $2,214,788.00 to CC Steel LLC for Improvement District UR-26-F1

The commission voted 4-1 to approve the Convention Center Committee's ranking and direct staff to begin financial due diligence with the two highest-ranked proposers (Brewhalla and EPAC) for a public-private partnership. It also voted 3-2 to approve the Human Rights Commission's recommendation to pause meetings until after the June election. Consent agenda items including mosquito control agreements, several construction contracts, and various other routine approvals were passed unanimously.

• Approved convention center financial due diligence with Brewhalla and EPAC (4-1)
• Approved Human Rights Commission pause on meetings until after June election (3-2)
• Approved 2026 Mosquito Control Agreement with Cass County (5-0)
• Approved FAA Aerial Mosquito Spraying Authorization (5-0)
• Approved bid award to Paras Contracting for $3.57M (consent)
• Approved bid award to CC Steel for $2.21M (consent)
• Approved pavement marking replacement contract with 3D Specialties for $514,199 (consent)
• Approved bills totaling $7.69M (consent)

City Commission

The City Commission will first go into executive session to discuss negotiating strategy for a pending annexation with Fercho Properties. In the regular meeting, they will vote on a consent agenda with numerous infrastructure contracts, fines for liquor license violations, and a key appointment: the new police chief.

• Executive session on annexation strategy with Fercho Properties
• Bid award to Dakota Underground: $6,816,754 for improvement district BN-26-C1
• Bid award to Key Contracting: $3,791,070 for improvement district BR-26-B1
• Appointment of Police Chief
• $500 fine for liquor violation at El Agave; $750 fine at Chili's

The Commission approved Option 2 to expedite the appointment of a Police Chief, choosing not to confirm Interim Chief Stefonowicz directly (motion died without second). The vote was 3-2. Also approved liquor license fines for El Agave ($500) and Chili's ($750), both 4-1, and appointed Brooks Burgum to the Airport Authority unanimously.

• Approved Option 2 to expedite Police Chief appointment (3-2)
• Motion to appoint Interim Chief Stefonowicz died for lack of second
• Approved $500 fine for El Agave liquor violation (4-1)
• Approved $750 fine for Chili's liquor violation (4-1)
• Appointed Brooks Burgum to Municipal Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous, 36 items including multiple bid awards and contracts)

City Commission

The commission will discuss and possibly adopt a new Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) policy for commercial redevelopment. They will hold public hearings on several alcoholic beverage license applications and a dangerous building, and consider an interim police chief appointment. The consent agenda includes numerous bid awards for infrastructure projects and equipment purchases.

• New PILOT policy for commercial redevelopment
• Public hearing on dangerous building at 115 6th Avenue North
• Bid award of $1,353,200 for City Hall parking structure repairs
• Bid award of $1,352,929 for improvement district PR-26-G1 (asphalt mill & overlay)
• Appointment of an interim police chief

The City Commission approved a settlement agreement regarding opioid litigation involving several pharmaceutical companies. Additionally, the board appointed Assistant Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz as Interim Police Chief.

• Approved opt-in to opioid litigation settlement (5-0)
• Approved Moonrise Café LLC liquor license application (5-0)
• Approved Cellar 624, LLC liquor license transfer (5-0)
• Approved Dakota Food Group LLC liquor license transfer (5-0)
• Approved Sunrose Nails & Day Spa, Inc. liquor license application (5-0)
• Approved findings of fact and order for dangerous building at 115 6th Avenue North (5-0)
• Approved property tax exemption for B2 LLC/Sign Badgers (3-2)
• Tabled discussion on new PILOT Policy for commercial redevelopment (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on annexing 236 acres, rezoning for Clara Barton School addition, and special assessments for sewer repairs. On the regular agenda, commissioners will consider a resolution to extend the sales tax for public infrastructure, potentially placing it on the ballot, and discuss interim leadership and recruitment for the next Chief of Police. The consent agenda includes over two dozen items, including contract awards totaling millions and the purchase of four transit buses.

• Public hearing on annexation of 236.16 acres in southeast Cass County
• Public hearing on rezoning and plating Clara Barton School Addition (1404/1406 7th St S and 1417 6th St S)
• Recommendation to adopt resolution extending sales tax for public infrastructure and draft ballot language
• Piggyback purchase of four New Flyer heavy-duty transit buses for $2,925,305.24
• Bid award of $2,785,515.83 for improvement district BR-26-C1 (Dakota Underground Company)

The Commission approved several items via consent agenda, including multiple construction and service contracts. Substantive actions included approving a rezoning for Clara Barton School Addition, an annexation of 236.16 acres, and the appointment of a Chief Communications Officer.

• Approved Order of the Agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 2, 2026 Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved special assessments for sewer repairs (5-0)
• Approved Section 5310 Federal Transportation Administration Grant projects (5-0)
• Approved Clara Barton School Addition rezoning and plat (4-1)
• Approved Clara Barton School Addition 1st reading of ordinance (4-1)
• Approved annexation of 236.16 acres (4-1)

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider several items including the creation of three improvement districts for paving and utility work, award of construction contracts totaling nearly $620,000, and adoption of a resolution for the Horace Mann School addition. The agenda also contains public hearings on three alcoholic‑beverage license applications and a special assessment for nuisance‑abatement fees. Additional items include contract amendments, donations, and a police vehicle purchase.

• Create Improvement District No. BN-26-C for new paving and utility construction (Resolution of Necessity).
• Create Improvement District No. BR-26-B for paving and utility rehab/reconstruction (Resolution of Necessity).
• Bid awards for Improvement District NR-26-A1: $468,200 to Key Contracting, Inc. and $148,051 to JDP Electric, Inc.
• Contract Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $70,000 ($35,000 City share) for Project QN-23-B0.
• Public hearing on Class “GH” alcoholic beverage license for Moonrise Café LLC at 111 Broadway North.

The commission approved the rezoning of the Mehl/First Addition from MR‑3 to Limited Commercial and moved the first reading of the related ordinance. It also approved the Renaissance Zone construction project at 11‑12th Street North, special assessments for nuisance abatement, a civil service appointment, property‑tax exemption applications, a 60‑day extension for the Human Rights Commission, and postponed a tobacco‑product ordinance decision until after the June 2026 election.

• Approved rezoning of Mehl/First Addition (MR‑3 to LC) – all commissioners aye
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance for Mehl/First Addition – all commissioners aye
• Approved Renaissance Zone New Construction Project at 11‑12th Street North – Piepkorn, Strand, Mahoney aye; Kolpack, Turnberg nay
• Approved special assessments for nuisance abatement fees – all commissioners aye
• Approved appointment to the Civil Service Commission – all commissioners aye
• Approved property‑tax exemption applications for listed owners – all commissioners aye
• Approved 60‑day extension to the Human Rights Commission – Kolpack, Piepkorn, Strand, Mahoney aye; Turnberg nay
• Delayed decision on tobacco‑product ordinances until after June 2026 election – Kolpack, Strand, Turnberg, Mahoney aye; Piepkorn nay

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda approving numerous routine items, including bid awards, tax abatements, and improvement districts. On the regular agenda, they will decide on a $12.89 million construction bid, property tax exemptions for building improvements, an appeal of a Historic Preservation decision at 1123 6th Street South, and receive an overview of immigration-related enforcement and use of force.

• Bid award to Reede Construction Inc. for $12,890,310.70 (Project BR-26-H1)
• Appeal of Historic Preservation Commission decision for Certificate of Appropriateness at 1123 6th Street South
• Immigration-Related Enforcement and Use of Force overview
• Bid award for Downtown Fargo Parking Operator (RFP26022)
• Final adoption of ordinance rezoning RLN Business Park Third Addition

The Fargo City Commission approved several large contracts, including a $12.9 M award to Reede Construction and multiple bids for equipment and water‑system materials. It denied a tax‑abatement request for 411 12th St N and approved a set of five‑year property‑tax exemption applications. The commission also adopted a rezoning ordinance for the RLN Business Park Third Addition.

• Approved $12,890,310.70 bid award to Reede Construction Inc. for Project BR‑26‑H1 (5‑0)
• Approved $556,000 bid award to RDO Equipment for a crawler dozer with waste handler (5‑0)
• Approved $283,142 bid award to MacQueen and $307,746 award to Sanitation Products for ASL refuse trucks (5‑0)
• Approved $291,636.62 bid award to Butler Machinery for a motor grader with wing (5‑0)
• Approved bid award to Core and Main for water‑main, fire‑hydrant and street‑material purchases (5‑0)
• Denied tax abatement/refund application for 411 12th St N (5‑0)
• Approved property‑tax exemption applications for listed owners (5‑0)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for RLN Business Park Third Addition (2nd reading, waived reading, final adoption) (5‑0)

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will consider a rezoning and plat for RLN Business Park Third Addition (items 41a-b) following a public hearing. The consent agenda includes numerous tax abatements, contracts, and bid awards, such as a $1.3 million HVAC project at Police Headquarters, a $967,520 fuel purchase, and a $794,945 water line replacement. Public hearings on three alcoholic beverage licenses are continued to March 2. The Commission will also receive an overview of the Downtown Business Improvement District and decide on the 12th Avenue North bridge design.

• Rezoning of RLN Business Park Third Addition from AG/LI to LI and P/I
• HVAC project at Police Department Headquarters: $180,100 general + $1,137,300 mechanical
• Bid award of $967,520 to Northdale Oil for fuel for Q3/Q4 2026
• Bid award of $216,371 to Sanitation Products for mechanical street sweeper
• Water service line replacement contract to Johnson & Schock Excavating for $794,945

The Fargo City Commission approved the consent agenda, which bundled dozens of routine items. Commissioners unanimously approved the rezoning and plat for the RLN Business Park Third Addition and the first reading of its rezoning ordinance. They also approved the Build‑Off Alternative design for the 12th Avenue North bridge and several tax‑related applications. Public hearings for three alcoholic‑beverage license requests were continued to March 2, 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (items 1‑40) – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning and plat for RLN Business Park Third Addition – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning ordinance for RLN Business Park Third Addition – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved Build‑Off Alternative design for 12th Avenue North bridge – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved tax abatement application #4632 for 1112 10th Street North – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved five property‑tax‑exemption applications for building improvements – unanimous (5‑0)
• Continued public hearings for three alcoholic‑beverage license applications to 3/2/26 – unanimous (5‑0)
• Approved bid award to Sanitation Products for street sweeper ($216,371) – unanimous (5‑0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to annex approximately 236.16 acres in Harwood Township, Cass County. Commissioners will also review the final design recommendation for the 64th Avenue South Interchange (Improvement District BN-25-A1). The agenda includes approval of a $2,860,757.40 bid award to Key Contracting for Project FM-15-J3 and adoption of new solid waste service and landfill rates effective January 2026. Additional items include a purchase of five Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $231,659.60 and other contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing and resolution to annex 236.16 acres in Section 35, Harwood Township, Cass County
• Final design recommendation for 64th Avenue South Interchange Project (Improvement District BN-25-A1)
• Bid award to Key Contracting for $2,860,757.40 for Project FM-15-J3
• Resolution prescribing solid waste service rates effective 1/1/26 and amended landfill rates effective 1/19/26
• Piggyback purchase through Sourcewell for five Ford Police Interceptors costing $231,659.60

The commission voted to conclude and adopt a resolution annexing 236.16 acres in Harwood Township. They also approved the design alternative for the 64th Avenue South Interchange and directed a traffic‑calming study. Several large procurement and financing items were approved through the consent agenda, including a $2.86 M bid award to Key Contracting and purchases for police vehicles and street‑light equipment.

• Approved annexation of 236.16 acres (all commissioners aye)
• Adopted annexation resolution (4 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Alternative 1 for 64th Avenue South Interchange design (all commissioners aye)
• Directed Engineering Dept. to present traffic‑calming plan within 90 days (all commissioners aye)
• Approved bid award to Key Contracting for $2,860,757.40 (consent agenda, all commissioners aye)
• Approved piggyback purchase of five Ford Police Interceptors for $231,659.60 (consent agenda, all commissioners aye)
• Approved solid‑waste rates and amended landfill rates effective Jan 2026 (consent agenda, all commissioners aye)
• Approved review of the Tobacco Ordinance by City Attorney’s Office (consent agenda, all commissioners aye)

City Commission

The Fargo City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and regular agenda items. The most significant item is a recommendation to conclude the Human Rights Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, and Native American Commission. Other items include ordinance amendments on dangerous weapons, renewal of alcohol licenses, grant awards, and various financial approvals.

• Final adoption of ordinance amendments to FMC 1-0305 and 10-0304 regarding dangerous weapons (2nd reading).
• Renewal of 2nd quarter alcoholic beverage and live entertainment licenses through 12/31/26.
• Grant awards: $15,000 from DAFgiving 360 and $35,287.22 from Project Safe Neighborhood Program.
• Bid award to Fugro for $36,970.33 for 2026 aerial photography and LiDAR mapping.
• Recommendation to conclude the Human Rights Commission, Arts and Culture Commission, and Native American Commission.

The Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 to amend a motion to conclude the Human Rights, Arts and Culture, and Native American Commissions, instead allowing them to report back within two months for final action. The original motion to conclude the commissions failed 2-3. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including ordinance amendments on dangerous weapons, license renewals, and $8.56M in bills (5-0)
• Approved $36,970.33 bid to Fugro for aerial photography and mapping (5-0)
• Approved plat of Urban Plains by Brandt Eighth Addition (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of AnnMarie Campell to Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Approved 9 property tax exemptions for building improvements (5-0)
• Motion to conclude Human Rights, Arts and Culture, Native American Commissions failed (2-3)
• Amended motion to allow commissions to report back in 2 months passed (3-2)
• Approved Board of Health appointments: Grant Syverson, Oliver Frenzel, John Seifert (5-0)

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

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)

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)

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)

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