Fargo public meetings in 2023

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

City Commission

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

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

Planning Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

City Commission

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

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

City Commission

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

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

Native American Commission

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

Planning Commission

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

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