Fargo public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the Auditor's Office restructure plan and the appointment of Susan Thompson as City Auditor. The body is also reviewing several rezoning requests and infrastructure projects.
- Appointment of Finance Director Susan Thompson as City Auditor
- Rezoning of parcels in 45th Street Park Second and Sixth Additions
- Creation of Improvement Districts BR-23-A and BR-26-H for paving and utility rehab
- Negative Final Balancing Change Orders totaling $459,441.17 for projects PR-25-A1, SR-25-A1, and PR-25-F1
- Public hearing for Class 'FA' Alcoholic Beverage License transfer at 5064 23rd Avenue South
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the annexation of several hundred acres of land and a zoning change for 45th Street Park. The body will also vote on various infrastructure contracts, municipal code amendments, and a total compensation strategy for city employees.
- Public hearings for annexations of 303.23 acres and 256.87 acres in Cass County
- Zoning change to General Commercial with PUD for 45th Street Park (200, 300, 330, 400 45th St S; 4414, 4428 2nd Ave S)
- Bid award to Q 3 Contracting, Inc. for $234,808.72 for Project No. BR-27-E4
- Task Order with Houston Engineering, Inc. for $121,846.00 for 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement design
- Resolution establishing water meter charges for failure to replace meters and opt-out charges
The commission approved the first‑reading rezoning and planned‑unit‑development (PUD) for both the Sixth and Second Additions of 45th Street Park, with all five commissioners voting aye. It also approved the plat for the Borg Addition and withdrew the resolution on the 303.23‑acre annexation. Additionally, the commission adopted the Total Compensation Philosophy and Strategy, and awarded a $234,808.72 contract to Q3 Contracting for Project BR‑27‑E4.
- Approved rezoning and PUD for 45th Street Park Sixth Addition (5‑0)
- Approved rezoning and PUD for 45th Street Park Second Addition (5‑0)
- Approved plat of Borg Addition (5‑0)
- Withdrew resolution of annexation of 303.23 acres (5‑0)
- Adopted Total Compensation Philosophy and Strategy (5‑0)
- Awarded $234,808.72 contract to Q3 Contracting for Project BR‑27‑E4 (no vote recorded)
- Awarded primary vendor contract to Code 4 Services for Emergency Vehicle Squad Set‑ups (no vote recorded)
- Approved water‑meter charge for failure to replace meter and opt‑out (vote not specified)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will hold an executive session on eminent domain litigation before a regular meeting that includes consent agenda items like water utility contracts and a public hearing on annexation.
- Bid award to PCI Roads LLC for $1,466,293.26
- Resolution prescribing rates for Solid Waste Services effective 1/1/26
- Public hearing on annexation of 303.23 acres
- Public hearing on Holiday Inn ownership change
- Recommendation to approve annexation agreement with City of Harwood
The commission voted unanimously to approve the annexation and extraterritorial jurisdiction agreement with the City of Harwood. It also approved several alcohol beverage license applications, bid awards for road and paving projects, and the appointment of Ian McLean as City Attorney. Additional approvals included the 2026 Engineering Capital Improvement Program and the plat for the Gateway Hyundai addition.
- Approved Agreement concerning Annexation and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction with Harwood (all aye)
- Approved Class ABH alcohol license transfer to HIWA Lounge at 3803 13th Ave S (all aye)
- Approved Class GH alcohol license for Kimp’s Kitchen at 1000 45th St S (all aye)
- Approved bid award to PCI Roads LLC for $1,466,293.26 (Project QR-25-A1) (all aye)
- Approved bid award to Northern Improvement Company for $496,432.70 (Project TR-26-A1) (all aye)
- Approved bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $1,918,999.07 (Improvement District BR-26-E1) (all aye)
- Approved appointment of Ian McLean as City Attorney effective 11/25/25 (all aye)
- Approved 2026 Engineering CIP and related infrastructure funding policy (all aye)
🗳️ How they voted (43 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will consider multiple ordinances, rezoning actions, annexations, and contract approvals. A public hearing is scheduled for a dangerous building at 1544 3rd Avenue South. The commission will also vote on a $5,036,378.90 bid award for an improvement district and a $240,908.38 lease for a forestry aerial truck.
- Public hearing on a dangerous building at 1544 3rd Avenue South (scheduled for 5:05 pm).
- 2nd reading and final adoption of rezoning ordinances for Selkirk Fourth Addition and EOLA additions.
- Bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for $5,036,378.90 for Improvement District BN-25-F1.
- Lease with option to purchase a large aerial truck for the Forestry Department for $240,908.38.
- Acceptance of a $10,998 donation from the Fargo Police Foundation for two massage chairs.
The Fargo City Commission authorized an executive session on annexation negotiations, appointed Angie Bear as Deputy City Auditor, and approved multiple ordinances and contracts, including a $5,036,378.90 bid award to Dakota Underground Company. The board also adopted the 2026‑2030 Transit Development Plan, approved the second‑phase RFP for the Convention Center, and continued several annexation public hearings to November 24.
- Authorized Executive Session on annexation negotiations (all 5 commissioners aye)
- Approved appointment of Angie Bear as Deputy City Auditor (all 5 commissioners aye)
- Adopted waterworks and plumbing code amendments (consent agenda, unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for $5,036,378.90 (consent agenda, unanimous)
- Accepted $10,998 donation from Fargo Police Foundation and authorized purchase of two massage chairs (consent agenda, unanimous)
- Approved 2026‑2030 Transit Development Plan (all 5 commissioners aye)
- Approved 2nd Phase Request for Proposals for the Convention Center Project (all 5 commissioners aye)
- Continued annexation public hearings to 11/24/2025 (4 aye, 1 nay)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Commission
The City Commission will consider approving a lease agreement to relocate the downtown Resource and Recovery Center to 2001 1st Avenue North, along with a fiscal sponsorship agreement. The public agenda also includes multiple public hearings on annexations, rezoning, and alcohol license transfers, plus consent items for over $58 million in refunding improvement bonds and several construction contract awards.
- Relocation of Resource and Recovery Center to 2001 1st Avenue North (lease with Bullinger Enterprises, LLLP)
- Public hearing on annexation of 72.96 acres for Selkirk Place Fourth Addition
- Public hearing on rezoning and plat for Selkirk Place Fourth Addition (residential and commercial mix)
- Issuance of up to $58 million in Refunding Improvement Bonds (Series 2025D)
- Bid award of $3,498,999.45 to Northern Improvement Co. for Improvement District BR-26-A1
The commission approved a resolution to issue up to $58 million in improvement bonds (Series 2025D). It also approved several bid awards, change orders, and three alcoholic‑beverage license transfers. Additional approvals included plats for the Buchholz Industrial Addition and Laverne’s Sixth Addition, and the continuation of a public hearing on the EOLA Second Addition.
- Approved $58 million improvement bond issuance (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Earthwork Services Inc. for $1,168,127.05 (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for $3,498,999.45 (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Catalis for $333,430.00 (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for $103,975.00 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Class “Z” alcohol license to Frank’s Bar LLC (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Class “C” alcohol license to DALA, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved plat of Buchholz Industrial Addition (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will consider a revised resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $20 million in sales tax and sewer revenue bonds and another $20 million in sales tax and water revenue bonds. The regular agenda also includes a public hearing continued to October 27 on a planned unit development and rezoning for the J & O 45th Street Apartments Addition. The commission will hear a recommendation from the Convention Center Committee to move four developers to the second phase of the convention center site selection process. Additionally, there is an executive session at 4 p.m. to discuss negotiating strategy for relocating the Resource and Recovery Center.
- Revised resolution authorizing $20M sales tax & sewer revenue bond and $20M sales tax & water revenue bond
- Public hearing continued to Oct. 27 for J & O 45th Street Apartments Addition (PUD/rezoning at 4417-4477 26th Ave S, etc.)
- Convention Center Committee recommendation to advance four developers to second phase of site selection
- Executive session at 4 p.m. to discuss negotiating strategy for relocation of Resource and Recovery Center
- Bid awards for Project WA2501: $1,317,375 to Classic Protective Coatings (general) and $89,830 to Magnum Electric
🗳️ How they voted (45 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will meet in an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy and legal advice for annexation talks with the City of Harwood and Applied Digital Corporation. A consent agenda includes several ordinance amendments, change orders, and contract approvals. Public hearings will address special assessments, a rezoning of the 46th Avenue Industrial Park Second Addition, and a 1st reading of an annexation ordinance for 49.91 acres. The commission will also consider recommendations to approve the 2026 preliminary budget and transit route changes effective Jan. 1, 2026.
- Executive Session to discuss annexation negotiations with City of Harwood and Applied Digital Corp.
- Ordinance amendment to Section 8-1009 (Traffic Code) for night parking restrictions
- Change Order No. 1 for $218,921.50 for Improvement District PR-25-H1
- Public hearing on 1st reading of annexation ordinance for 49.91 acres in Section 14, T140N R49W
- Recommendation to approve the 2026 preliminary budget as the final budget
The commission approved the meeting's order of agenda and the consent agenda. They authorized a comprehensive special assessment list for numerous improvement districts, as well as separate assessments for projects SR-24-A, SR-24-B, and a Business Improvement District. The board also approved a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax (PILOT) for Bison Run Rentals LLC and gave a first‑reading approval for annexing 49.91 acres of land.
- Approved Order of Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Special Assessment List for multiple improvement districts (unanimous)
- Approved Special Assessment for Project SR-24-A (unanimous)
- Approved Special Assessment for Project SR-24-B (unanimous)
- Approved Business Improvement District Special Assessment (unanimous)
- Approved PILOT for Bison Run Rentals LLC (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of annexation of 49.91 acres (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget and discuss revisions to Resident Comment Policies to align with state law. The consent agenda includes rezoning of Brekke 64th Avenue Addition, multiple contracts and amendments, and routine approvals. The regular agenda also covers recommendations for engagement center relocation and property tax exemptions for building improvements.
- Public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget
- Rezoning of Brekke 64th Avenue Addition
- Discussion on revisions to Resident Comment Policies to align with ND state law
- Recommendation to continue engagement services and begin outreach for potential relocation
- Property tax exemption applications for building improvements (9 applicants)
The commission voted 4‑1 to fund Engagement Services for 2026 and direct staff to begin outreach for potential relocation sites. It unanimously approved a slate of ordinances amending election dates, election procedures, business licensing and a rezoning parcel. Property‑tax exemption applications for several owners were approved unanimously. Numerous contracts, change orders and a property‑sale resolution were also adopted without dissent.
- Approved funding for 2026 Engagement Services and staff outreach (4-1)
- Approved property‑tax exemption applications for listed owners (5-0)
- Adopted ordinances amending election dates, election procedures, business licensing and rezoning (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for Improvement District BR-25-B3, $3,500.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for Improvement District PR-24-A1, $37,188.77 (unanimous)
- Approved Contract and bond for Improvement District BN-25-C1 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution authorizing sale of property (unanimous)
- Awarded bid to Stone Group Architects for transit architectural and engineering services (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed MATBUS fare increase and permanent route changes, effective January 1, 2026. The consent agenda includes a $8.58 million bid award for paving and utility construction, several ordinance amendments, and various contracts. The commission will also consider a zoning change for the Brekke 64th Avenue Addition and dangerous building declarations.
- Public hearing on MATBUS fare increase and route changes (Items 34,35)
- $8,585,918.81 bid award to Dakota Underground for Improvement District BN-25-C1 (Item 9)
- 1st reading of ordinance amending election dates and procedures (Items 2,3)
- Rezoning and plat for Brekke 64th Avenue Addition (Items 33,33b)
- Public hearing on dangerous building at 1202-1204 1st Ave South (Item 36)
The commission approved three special assessment packages covering skyway maintenance, nuisance abatement snow removal, and unpaid utilities. It also authorized the transfer of a Class F alcoholic beverage license to Casa Mexico Taqueria Express and rezoned the Brekke 64th Avenue Addition from SR‑2 to SR‑4. A fare increase for MATBUS fixed‑route and paratransit service effective Jan 1 2026 was adopted, and the board ordered the removal of a dangerous building at 1202‑1204 1st Avenue South while denying an extension request for a similar structure at 1102 1st Avenue South. All actions were approved unanimously by the five commissioners.
- Approved special assessments for Skyway Maintenance Fees (unanimous)
- Approved special assessments for Nuisance Abatement (Snow Removal) (unanimous)
- Approved special assessments for Unpaid Utilities (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Class F alcoholic beverage license to Casa Mexico Taqueria Express (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of Brekke 64th Avenue Addition from SR‑2 to SR‑4 and plat (unanimous)
- Approved MATBUS fare increase effective Jan 1 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved removal order for dangerous building at 1202‑1204 1st Avenue South (unanimous)
- Denied extension request for dangerous building at 1102 1st Avenue South (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will convene in executive session at 4:30 p.m. for attorney consultation on pending opioid litigation involving Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers. At the regular meeting, the commission will vote on a consent agenda containing 35 items including ordinances, rezoning, contracts, and change orders. The regular agenda includes a presentation on Fire Department accreditation, proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter to comply with state law, a policy requiring business operations to start within three years of a property tax exemption, and a PILOT program for core neighborhoods.
- Public hearing set for Sept. 2 on dangerous building at 1202-1204 1st Avenue South and 103, 105, 105 1/2 12th Street South
- Second reading and final adoption of ordinances rezoning Sullivan Second Addition and RLN Business Park Second Addition
- Bid award of $182,000 to KLJ Engineering for HVAC design services at Police Department Headquarters
- Bridge cost share agreement with Moorhead for $420,000 ($210,000 Fargo share) for Project QN-23-B1
- First reading of ordinance amending sections on domestic fowl (chickens) – Articles 12-0306, 12-0308, 12-0310, 12-0314
The commission voted unanimously to opt into the opioid settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma and with several other pharmaceutical companies. It also approved amendments to the Home Rule Charter, adopted a PILOT policy and guidelines, and set a public hearing date for a dangerous building at 1202‑1204 1st Ave S. Additional items such as a bridge cost‑share agreement and an HVAC design contract for the police headquarters were also approved.
- Approved opt‑in to Purdue Pharma opioid settlement (unanimous)
- Approved opt‑in to settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus (unanimous)
- Approved Home Rule Charter amendments (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Developer Agreement with Grove Enclave, LLC (4‑1 aye)
- Approved PILOT policy requiring business start within three years (4‑1 aye)
- Approved Core Neighborhood PILOT guidelines (4‑1 aye)
- Approved Bridge Cost Share Agreement with City of Moorhead ($420,000 total, $210,000 Fargo share) (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for dangerous building at 1202‑1204 1st Ave S for Sept 2, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning changes: Sullivan Second Addition (Bishop's Boulevard South and 25th Street South) and RLN Business Park Second Addition (33rd Street North). The consent agenda includes final adoption of an ordinance repealing the Police Advisory and Oversight Board, and numerous routine items such as liquor license fines, change orders, and contract awards. The Commission will also consider the Mayor's 2026 Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing date, and discuss Broadway benches.
- Final adoption of ordinance repealing the Fargo Police Advisory and Oversight Board
- Public hearing on zoning change for Sullivan Second Addition (5201/5475 Bishop's Blvd S, 5202/5534 25th St S)
- Public hearing on zoning change for RLN Business Park Second Addition (4551 33rd St N) from General Industrial to Limited Industrial
- Approval of Mayor's 2026 Preliminary Budget and setting public hearing for September 15, 2025
- Discussion regarding Broadway benches
The Fargo City Commission unanimously approved annexation resolutions for three parcels (256.87 acres, 303.23 acres, and 236.16 acres) and a de‑annexation request for land in Section 9. The commission also approved the rezoning of the Sullivan Second Addition and imposed $500 fines on six liquor‑license violations. All motions were carried with all five commissioners voting aye.
- Approved annexation of 256.87 acres (East Half, Section 3, T‑140, R‑49) – all aye
- Approved annexation of 303.23 acres (West Half, Section 3, T‑140, R‑49) – all aye
- Approved annexation of 236.16 acres (Section 35, T‑141, R‑49) – all aye
- Approved de‑annexation request for City‑owned land in Section 9, T‑140, R‑49 – all aye
- Approved rezoning of Sullivan Second Addition parcels – all aye
- Approved $500 administrative fines for six liquor‑license violations – all aye
- Awarded $534,606 contract to Northstar Safety, Inc. for Project TM‑25‑B1 – all aye
- Approved contract and bond for Improvement District BR‑25‑H1 – all aye
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will first hold an executive session to discuss land sale contracts and litigation, then convene a regular meeting. The consent agenda includes final adoption of ordinances on floodplain management, zoning, parking, and criminal code updates, plus a $20 million bond issuance for water infrastructure projects. Public hearings cover annexation of 87.89 acres, a zoning change, a tax exemption for Corvent Medical, and an alcohol license transfer.
- Resolution authorizing $20,000,000 in sales tax and sewer revenue bonds for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (item 36)
- Public hearing on annexation of 87.89 acres near 4370 52nd Avenue North and other parcels (item 40)
- Public hearing on zoning change for Northdale First Addition at 4300 County Highway 81 North (item 41)
- Public hearing on property tax exemption for Corvent Medical at 4837 Amber Valley Parkway South (item 44)
- Bid award to Paras Contracting, Inc. for $954,313.30 for Improvement District BR-25-H1 (item 17)
The City Commission authorized the issuance and sale of $20,000,000 of sales‑tax and sewer‑revenue bonds to fund the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. Commissioners also approved the annexation of 87.89 acres in Cass County and adopted a draft ordinance creating a new off‑sale liquor license classification. A motion was carried to let the City Administrator finalize a counteroffer and the Mayor to sign it.
- Authorized issuance and sale of $20,000,000 bonds for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
- Approved annexation of 87.89 acres (4370 52nd Ave N; 4300, 5001, 5115 County Rd 81; 4821‑4943 43rd St N; 4349, 4350 48th Ave N) (5‑0)
- Approved draft ordinance for new off‑sale liquor license classification (4‑1)
- Authorized City Administrator to finalize counteroffer and Mayor to sign it (5‑0)
- Approved Order of Agenda (5‑0)
- Approved Minutes of July 7, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
- Approved multiple ordinance amendments and resolutions listed in items 1‑9 (all carried by waiver of reading)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will hold an executive session regarding litigation with Northdale Oil, Inc., followed by a regular meeting to approve consent agenda items including floodplain management, zoning changes, and construction contracts. The body will also hold public hearings on two rezoning proposals.
- 1st reading of Revised Floodplain Management Ordinance
- 1st reading of rezoning for The Pines at District Seventh Addition
- 1st reading of ordinances amending Traffic Code and ordinance violations
- Approval of construction agreement with Kwik Trip for 4460 Calico Drive South
- Public hearing for rezoning Prairie Crossing Addition to P/I zoning
Commissioners approved the regular agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They authorized $14,770,843.14 in city bills and awarded the general construction contract for Project NR‑25‑D1 to CC Steel, LLC for $2,154,712 and the electrical contract to JDP Electric for $159,418. Additional actions included approving plat subdivisions for Champions Gate, Dakota Commerce Center North and Family Healthcare Center, and adopting several change orders and grant awards.
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
- Authorized $14,770,843.14 in city bills
- Awarded general construction contract to CC Steel, LLC for $2,154,712 (Project NR‑25‑D1)
- Awarded electrical construction contract to JDP Electric for $159,418 (Project NR‑25‑D1)
- Approved plat for Champions Gate at Prairie Farms Second Addition
- Approved plat for Dakota Commerce Center North Second Addition
- Approved plat for Family Healthcare Center Addition
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for $632,357 and 72‑day extension on Project SW23‑04
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will consider a range of items including contract awards, ordinance changes, and public hearings. Highlights include a $6,399,043.71 bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for Improvement District No. BN-25‑E1, several balancing change orders, and the adoption of floodplain management ordinance amendments. The meeting also schedules public hearings on dangerous buildings and zoning changes.
- Bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for $6,399,043.71 for Improvement District No. BN-25‑E1
- Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 for $‑262,173.64 for Project No. NR‑26‑B0
- Adoption of floodplain management ordinance amendments (Sections 21‑0601 to 21‑0605)
- Public hearing on a dangerous building at 2826 12th Street South scheduled for July 21, 2025
- Repeal and re‑enactment of multiple International Building and Fire Codes (Article 21‑01, 21‑1‑01, etc.)
The commission approved a $6,399,043.71 bid award to Dakota Underground Company for Improvement District No. BN-25-E1. It also approved two Federal Transportation Administration grants and continued two public hearings to July 7, 2025. Both Class C and Class W alcoholic beverage license applications were approved, and the City Attorney was directed to issue findings for a dangerous building at 1102 1st Avenue South.
- Bid award to Dakota Underground Company, Inc. for $6,399,043.71 (approved)
- Approved Section 5307 Federal Transportation Administration Grant (5-0)
- Approved Sections 5310 and 5339 Federal Transportation Administration Grant (5-0)
- Continued Northdale First Addition hearing to July 7, 2025 (5-0)
- Continued Annexation hearing to July 7, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved Class C alcoholic beverage license for Lil’ Jimmy’s at 2603 Kirsten Lane South (5-0)
- Approved Class W alcoholic beverage license for Hera Nail Bar & Head Spa at 2701 Uptown Way (5-0)
- Directed City Attorney to prepare findings for 1102 1st Avenue South building (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for land sales west of the landfill. The regular meeting includes a recommendation for the appointment of the Fire Chief and public hearings on transit changes and a property tax exemption.
- Recommendation for appointment of the Fire Chief
- Public hearing for property tax exemption for Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc. at 2601 3rd Avenue North
- Public hearing on permanent route and service changes for LinkFM
- Task Order No. 1 with Moore Engineering, Inc. for $140,000.00 for Project No. MS-25-E0
- Change Order No. 1 for $175,950.75 for Project No. SR-25-B1 and $147,262.21 for Project No. TM-25-A1
The commission entered an executive session to discuss pending land‑sale negotiations. In the public session they approved a series of waivers, ordinances, contracts, and right‑of‑way agreements, and voted unanimously to appoint a new Fire Chief. They also approved permanent LinkFM route changes, a property‑tax exemption for Bert’s Truck Equipment, and a request for proposals for the Convention Center project.
- Entered Executive Session to discuss land‑sale negotiations (all Commissioners voted aye)
- Waived ordinance filing requirements for two pending ordinances (all aye)
- Approved first reading of multiple building‑code repeals and reenactments (all aye)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Project SR-25-B1, $175,950.75 (all aye)
- Approved Right of Way Use Agreement with Bison Gold Investments, LLC (all aye)
- Created Improvement District No. BR-25-H and adopted Resolution of Necessity (all aye)
- Appointed new Fire Chief (all Commissioners voted aye)
- Approved permanent route and service changes for LinkFM (all aye)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several alcoholic beverage license applications and transfers. The body is also reviewing numerous construction bid awards and amendments for city improvement districts and water projects.
- Bid award to BC Excavating, Inc. for $1,295,335.35 for tower demolitions (Project No. WA2502)
- Bid award to Paras Contracting, Inc. for $1,012,083.13 for Improvement District No. BR-25-G1
- Exempt purchase with Andritz Separation for $1,549,344.00 for belt filter press rehabilitation
- Public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses at 1407 1st Avenue North, 1650 45th Street South, 2721 Main Avenue, 2611 Main Avenue, 3132 Broadway North, and 3788 55th Avenue South
- Public hearing set for June 23, 2025, regarding a dangerous building at 1102 1st Avenue South
The commission unanimously approved the withdrawal of agenda item 5 and adopted the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. The consent agenda, which included numerous ordinances, contracts, and bid awards, was also approved unanimously. In the public hearing, six applications for alcoholic beverage licenses were approved, covering new Class GH, Class W, and transfers of Class AB and FA licenses. Additional resolutions approved plats for new subdivisions.
- Approved withdrawal of Item No. 5 from the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the May 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda items, including bid awards and contracts (unanimous)
- Approved Class “GH” license for Adibon A&E Fusion at 1407 1st Ave N (unanimous)
- Approved Class “W” license for Q Nail & Spa at 1650 45th St S, Suite 104 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Class “AB” license to Rick’s Bar at 2721 Main Ave (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Class “AB” license to Speck’s Bar at 2611 Main Ave (unanimous)
- Approved Class “GH” license for Tropical Spice Caribbean Cuisine at 3132 Broadway N (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several high-value construction contracts and improvement districts. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding traffic, dangerous dogs, and liquor licenses, as well as various site authorizations for games of chance.
- Bid award to Dakota Underground Co., Inc. for $2,689,940.54 (Project PR-25-F1)
- Bid award to KPH, Inc. for $2,199,412.02 (Project BR-25-B3)
- Bid award to FM Asphalt LLC for $1,897,626.93 (Project PN-25-A1)
- Bid award to RADeCo for $393,500.00 for a quadruped tactical robot
- Rezoning of parcels in Selkirk Place Third Addition and Golden Valley Sixth Addition
The City Commission approved several items, including a bid award to KPH, Inc. for $2,199,412.02 for Improvement District No. BR‑25‑B3. Commissioners also reappointed Kevin Bartram to the Board of Appeals and adopted resolutions for new improvement districts and annexation hearings. All actions were approved by unanimous aye votes where recorded.
- Bid award to KPH, Inc. for $2,199,412.02 for Improvement District No. BR‑25‑B3
- Reappointed Kevin Bartram to the Board of Appeals (unanimous aye)
- Approved Order of Agenda, withdrawing Item No. 31 from Consent Agenda (unanimous aye)
- Approved Minutes of the April 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous aye)
- Approved Consent Agenda items, including ordinance amendments and rezoning (unanimous aye)
- Created Improvement District No. BN‑25‑E and adopted Resolution of Necessity (unanimous aye)
- Approved annexation resolution for public hearing on 6/23/25 (unanimous aye)
- Approved plat of Cottonwood Corner Addition (unanimous aye)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change and plat for Selkirk Place Third Addition (3040 and 3200 67th Avenue South), a zone change for Golden Valley Sixth Addition, and liquor license applications for Nicole's Fine Pastry and Target Wine & Spirits. The consent agenda includes a $180,375 downtown parking study, a $3.55 million improvement district, a $101,575 fire alerting system purchase, and a $193,525 amendment for City Hall parking deck repairs. The commission will also receive a presentation from the FM Coalition to End Homelessness and United Way.
- Public hearing on rezoning and plat for Selkirk Place Third Addition (3040 and 3200 67th Avenue South)
- Public hearing on zone change for Golden Valley Sixth Addition (6788 27th Street South)
- Task Order No. 8 with KLJ Engineering for $180,375 for a 2025 Downtown Parking Study
- Bid award to Dakota Underground Co., Inc. for $3,550,272.03 for Improvement District No. BR-25-A1
- Purchase of APS Firehouse Alerting equipment for Fire Stations 2 and 7 for $101,575
The commission unanimously approved several large contracts and zoning changes, including the Selkirk Place Third Addition and Golden Valley Sixth Addition, and awarded bid contracts totaling over $5 million. It also approved two new alcoholic‑beverage licenses. A proposal to extend the Winter Warming Program by 30 days was rejected by a 3‑2 vote. All other agenda items were approved as presented.
- Approved $3,550,272.03 bid award to Dakota Underground Co. for Improvement District BR-25-A1 (5‑0)
- Approved $1,837,589.00 bid award to FM Asphalt LLC for Improvement District PR-25-H1 (5‑0)
- Approved $180,375.00 Task Order No. 8 with KLJ Engineering for 2025 Downtown Parking Study (5‑0)
- Approved zoning change and plat for Selkirk Place Third Addition (5‑0)
- Approved zoning change for Golden Valley Sixth Addition (5‑0)
- Approved Class “F” alcoholic beverage license for Nicole’s Fine Pastry (5‑0)
- Approved Class “B-Limited” alcoholic beverage license for STL of North Dakota (5‑0)
- Extension of Winter Warming Program 30 days denied (3‑2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Commission
The commission will consider several contract and bid items, including the award of a $2,958,513.60 contract to Northern Improvement Co. for Improvement District BR‑25‑C1 and a $1,323,620.00 award to Key Contracting, Inc. for Improvement District NR‑24‑C1. It will also hear public hearings on a zoning change for the AAB Addition and two transfers of Class “A” alcoholic beverage licenses. Additional agenda items include ordinance readings, games‑of‑chance authorizations, and updates on city projects and appointments.
- Bid award to Northern Improvement Co. – $2,958,513.60 for Improvement District BR‑25‑C1
- Bid award to Key Contracting, Inc. – $1,323,620.00 for Improvement District NR‑24‑C1
- Public hearing on zoning change from AG to P/I for AAB Addition (4672 100th Ave S & 10245 45th St S)
- Application to transfer Class “A” alcohol license to No Blue, LLC d/b/a Lyv at Uptown Main, 2850 Uptown Way
- Encroachment agreement with Bell Bank for landscaping beds at 520 Main Avenue
The commission approved several major contracts, including a $2,958,513.60 award to Northern Improvement Co. for Improvement District BR‑25‑C1 and a $1,323,620.00 award to Key Contracting, Inc. for Improvement District NR‑24‑C1. It also rescinded a prior contract award for District BR‑25‑A1, created a new Improvement District BR‑25‑G1, and approved rezoning of the AAB Addition from agricultural to public‑institutional use. All five commissioners approved transfers of two Class “A” alcoholic‑beverage licenses and a batch of property‑tax exemption applications.
- Approved bid award to Northern Improvement Co. $2,958,513.60 for District BR‑25‑C1 (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Key Contracting, Inc. $1,323,620.00 for District NR‑24‑C1 (unanimous)
- Rescinded contract award to Master Construction Co. and rejected all bids for District BR‑25‑A1 (unanimous)
- Created Improvement District BR‑25‑G1 and adopted Resolution of Necessity (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of AAB Addition from AG to P/I and adopted plat (4‑1 vote)
- Approved transfer of Class “A” alcohol license to No Blue, LLC (Lyv at Uptown Main) (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Class “A” alcohol license for 518 Properties LLC (unanimous)
- Approved multiple property‑tax exemption applications for listed owners (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
City Commission
The City Commission will hold an executive session to negotiate the sale of city property west of the landfill to WMF Properties LLC and Hazer Ventures LLC. The regular meeting includes voting on several million dollars in revenue bonds and various infrastructure project awards.
- Issuance and sale of $30,595,000 and $4,100,000 Sales Tax and Water Revenue Bonds
- Bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $1,851,825.70 (Improvement District No. PR-25-E1)
- Bid award to Opp Construction LLC for $1,038,742.90 (Project No. PR-25-A1)
- Public hearing for Renewal Plan and Developer Agreement for TIF District No. 2018-03 (1100 block of 18th Street North)
- Bid award to Poynette Iron Works for $283,765.00 for front load containers
The Commission voted unanimously to issue $30,595,000 of sales‑tax and water‑revenue bonds and $4,100,000 of taxable sales‑tax and water‑revenue bonds. Commissioners also authorized the City Administrator to convey counteroffers and list the northerly 24‑acre landfill parcel for sale at $3.85 per square foot. Several bid awards and license applications were approved, and a public‑hearing on a tax‑increment financing district was continued.
- Authorized issuance and sale of $30,595,000 and $4,100,000 bonds (unanimous)
- Authorized City Administrator to negotiate counteroffers and list 24‑acre landfill parcel for sale (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Opp Construction LLC for $1,038,742.90 (unanimous)
- Approved bid award to Border States Paving, Inc. for $1,851,825.70 (unanimous)
- Approved Class “F” alcoholic beverage license for Nova Eatery & Supper Club (unanimous)
- Approved Class “ABH‑Limited” alcoholic beverage license for Springhill Suites (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing on Skyline, LLC/TI‑Financing District No. 2018‑03 to April 14 (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to the Board of Health (unanimous)
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and bid awards, including a $1.5 million engineering contract and a $1.75 million paving bid. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning change, a street vacation, a conditional use permit appeal, and several Renaissance Zone projects. Commissioner Strand recommends directing staff to research a full-time mayor effective July 2026.
- Engineering contract with Houston Engineering for $1,499,824.10 for Project QR-25-B0
- Bid award to Asphalt Preservation Company for $1,751,602.84 for Improvement District PR-25-C1
- Public hearing on appeal of denied conditional use permit for group living at 213 Forest Avenue North
- Public hearings on Renaissance Zone projects for DH Ventures (508-512 Broadway) and Cass Clay Community Land Trust (717 3rd Ave N)
- Commission to discuss employee overtime policies and a proposed full-time mayor research direction
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will consider a consent agenda with over 30 items including rezoning, contracts, and fee waivers. The meeting also includes several public hearings on alcohol licenses, property tax exemptions, and special assessments.
- Rezoning Grafstrom First Addition to the City of Fargo
- Waive fee for privately owned lead service line replacements ($1,000)
- Bid award to Dakota Underground Company Inc. ($2,988,482.36)
- Public hearings on alcohol license transfers and ownership changes
- Property tax exemption applications for 25 building improvements
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will vote on a new conference center and city lodging tax ordinance. The body will also review several high-value construction bids and a zoning change for the Grafstrom First Addition.
- Final adoption of an ordinance enacting a Conference Center and City Lodging Tax
- Bid award to Northern Improvement Co. for $1,995,413.50 for Improvement District No. BR-25-F1
- Bid award to Central Specialties, Inc. for $562,302.20 for Project No. SN-25-A1
- Public hearing for zoning change from Agricultural to Agricultural and Limited Industrial for Grafstrom First Addition
- Executive session to discuss property acquisition offers from WMF Properties LLC and Hazer Ventures LLC
🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Fargo City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss litigation regarding a modular vehicle barrier system before the regular meeting at 5 p.m. The regular agenda includes a recommendation to appoint individuals to create and manage an RFP process for a convention center project, a public hearing on a zoning change for Beardsley's Addition (1142 18th Street North), and first readings of ordinances on lodging tax and accessory uses. The consent agenda covers items such as firefighting turnout gear purchase, security policy development, and several improvement districts.
- Appointment of RFP committee for convention center project (Item 28)
- Public hearing on zoning change from SR-3 to UMU at 1142 18th Street North (Item 29)
- First reading of ordinance enacting conference center and city lodging tax (Item 3)
- Contract for security services with Signal of North Dakota (Item 22)
- Bid award of $91,174.76 to KLJ, Inc. for GTC deck overlay engineering (Item 24)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Commission
The commission will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of a $35,000,000 taxable sales tax and water revenue bond for the Lead Service Line Replacement project (Project No. WA2403). It will also review a rezoning ordinance for The Pines at the District Seventh Addition and several bid awards and contracts. Additional items include a gaming site authorization, reimbursements, and public hearing notices.
- Resolution authorizing issuance and sale of $35,000,000 bond for Lead Service Line Replacement (Project No. WA2403).
- Rezoning ordinance for The Pines at the District Seventh Addition (3960 53rd Avenue South) adding Multi‑Dwelling Residential (MR‑3) overlay.
- Bid award to Master Construction Company, Inc. for $526,790 for Project UR‑24‑C1.
- Bid award to Midwest Seeding, Inc. for $89,977 for Project ER‑24‑C1.
- Agreement for construction of floodwall and easement with John and Sherian Stern for property at 1458 South River Road.
🗳️ How they voted (30 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will consider consent items including rezonings, liquor license fines, and sidewalk easements. Public hearings are scheduled for a Renaissance Zone application at 701 Main Avenue and a zoning change at 3788 55th Avenue South. The commission will also discuss the 2025 Request for Qualifications process for the Fargo Civic Center and consider numerous property tax exemptions for building improvements.
- Public hearing for Renaissance Zone application (MBN Properties, LLC) for 701 Main Avenue
- Public hearing and final adoption of ordinance rezoning The District of Fargo Fifth Addition (3788 55th Avenue South) with Conditional Overlay
- Administrative fines of $500 to $750 for liquor license violations at Buffalo Wild Wings, Rick's Bar, Old Broadway, Rhombus Guys, and VFW
- Creation of Improvement District No. BR-25-F and multiple sidewalk easement offers
- Discussion on 2025 RFQ process for Fargo Civic Center