{ "city": "Fargo", "state": "ND", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/fargond/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Fargo Commission to hold closed session on Convention Center contract with Kilbourne, LLC", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/8/1177_A_City_Commission_26-08-17_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1177&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on 2027 budget and hear tax-exemption request", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/8/1176_A_City_Commission_26-08-03_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/8/1176_M_City_Commission_26-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1176&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Fargo City Commission to consider infrastructure tax and multiple bid awards", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/7/1174_A_City_Commission_26-07-20_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/7/1174_M_City_Commission_26-07-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1174&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission discusses infrastructure, public health grants, and city appointments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/7/1172_A_City_Commission_26-07-06_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/7/1172_M_City_Commission_26-07-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1172&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission discusses bond reallocations, liquor licenses, and zoning changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/6/1173_A_City_Commission_26-06-22_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/6/1173_M_City_Commission_26-06-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1173&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on HUD housing plan and $440k water contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/6/1170_A_City_Commission_26-06-08_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/6/1170_M_City_Commission_26-06-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1170&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/5/1169_A_City_Commission_26-05-26_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/5/1169_M_City_Commission_26-05-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1169&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Police chief appointment, $5.6M road contract, fire training land purchase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/5/1168_A_City_Commission_26-05-11_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/5/1168_M_City_Commission_26-05-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1168&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City to discuss purchasing Fargo Lumber property in closed session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/4/1167_A_City_Commission_26-04-27_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/4/1167_M_City_Commission_26-04-27_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1167&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Fargo to appoint police chief, discuss annexation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/4/1166_A_City_Commission_26-04-13_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/4/1166_M_City_Commission_26-04-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1166&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission to consider new PILOT policy for commercial redevelopment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/3/1165_A_City_Commission_26-03-30_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/3/1165_M_City_Commission_26-03-30_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1165&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider extending sales tax for public infrastructure", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/3/1164_A_City_Commission_26-03-16_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/3/1164_M_City_Commission_26-03-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1164&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission will vote on new improvement districts and major contract awards.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/3/1163_A_City_Commission_26-03-02_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/3/1163_M_City_Commission_26-03-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1163&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on $12.89M road contract, immigration report", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/2/1162_A_City_Commission_26-02-17_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/2/1162_M_City_Commission_26-02-17_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1162&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider rezoning for RLN Business Park Third Addition", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/2/1161_A_City_Commission_26-02-02_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/2/1161_M_City_Commission_26-02-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1161&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on annexing 236 acres in Cass County and other items", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/1/1160_A_City_Commission_26-01-20_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/1/1160_M_City_Commission_26-01-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1160&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2026-01-05", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider ending Human Rights, Arts, and Native American Commissions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/1/1159_A_City_Commission_26-01-05_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2026/1/1159_M_City_Commission_26-01-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1159&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-11-12", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission approves contracts, annexations, and rate adjustments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/11/1117_A_City_Commission_24-11-12_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/11/1117_M_City_Commission_24-11-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1117&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-10-28", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Fargo Commission to consider $15 million bond for water meter project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/10/1115_A_City_Commission_24-10-28_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/10/1115_M_City_Commission_24-10-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1115&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-10-14", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission to authorize up to $57 million in improvement bonds", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/10/1114_A_City_Commission_24-10-14_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/10/1114_M_City_Commission_24-10-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1114&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-09-30", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Commission to adopt the 2025 budget and tax levy proposals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/9/1108_A_City_Commission_24-09-30_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/9/1108_M_City_Commission_24-09-30_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1108&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-09-16", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Fargo City Commission to hold public hearing on 2025 preliminary budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/9/1107_A_City_Commission_24-09-16_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/9/1107_M_City_Commission_24-09-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1107&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-09-03", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission to award $17.96 million contract to Dakota Underground Company", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/9/1106_A_City_Commission_24-09-03_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/9/1106_M_City_Commission_24-09-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1106&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-08-19", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Fargo Commission considers new camping ordinance and police/fire tax ballot measure", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/8/1105_A_City_Commission_24-08-19_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/8/1105_M_City_Commission_24-08-19_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1105&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" }, { "date": "2024-08-05", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City to vote on Fargodome sales tax and lodging tax ballot measures", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/8/1104_A_City_Commission_24-08-05_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://fargond.legistar1.com/fargond/meetings/2024/8/1104_M_City_Commission_24-08-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://fargond.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1104&GID=922&G=BCA5FE13-8C21-493B-A96C-D4158ADD2466" } ] }