Moorhead public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council voted 8‑0 to adopt the City of Moorhead 2026 tax levy, budget and capital improvement plan, and also approved the Moorhead Economic Development Authority 2026 tax levy and budget by the same margin. Earlier items approved unanimously included the consent agenda, the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes, and mayoral appointments to committees, boards and commissions. A resolution supporting immigrant and refugee communities also passed with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to committees, boards, commissions (8-0)
• Approved City of Moorhead 2026 Tax Levy, Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (8-0)
• Approved Moorhead Economic Development Authority 2026 Tax Levy and Budget (8-0)
• Approved resolution supporting immigrant and refugee communities (8-0)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a plat request. The body will also review minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for Lowry Engineering's Preliminary & Final Plat for Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition

The commission opened and then closed a public hearing on the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition, with no public comments received. It voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the plat, subject to specific drawing corrections and easement requirements. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved agenda for Dec 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Opened public hearing on Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition plat (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition plat (6-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Preliminary and Final Plat for Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition, contingent on listed easement and drawing corrections (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:37 PM (6-0)

Public Housing Agency

The Moorhead Public Housing Agency will meet to approve the 2026 board meeting calendar and payment of bills. The board will also receive updates on flat rents for 2026, the annual independent audit, and security at River View Heights.

• Approval of payment of bills (Resolution 11-25-25-25)
• Approval of 2026 Board Meeting Calendar (Resolution 11-25-25-26)
• Discussion of 2026 Flat Rents
• Security updates for River View Heights
• MPHA Annual Independent Audit update

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 fee schedule and the 2026-2030 Transportation Development Plan. The body is also considering updates to cannabis use regulations and building regulations.

• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-12: Adopting the 2026 Fee Schedule
• Resolution to Approve 2026-2030 Transportation Development Plan
• Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-11: Use Regulations related to Cannabis Uses
• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-10: Building Regulations of the Moorhead Municipal Code
• Resolution to Approve Minor Subdivision - 3005 Hwy 10 E

The council voted 7‑0 to remove Item 8A from the consent agenda and to add a resolution approving the title and summary for Ordinance 2025‑11. A separate 7‑0 vote approved the entire consent agenda. The council also approved Steve Lindaas's appointment to boards and committees by a 4‑3 vote.

• Approved removal of Item 8A from consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved addition of Resolution to Approve Title & Summary for Ordinance 2025‑11 (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Steve Lindaas to boards and committees (4‑3)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to receive updates from law enforcement and community partners. The body will also review reports from subcommittees and discuss the 2025 Human Rights Awards.

• Law Enforcement Update
• 2025 Human Rights Awards
• Education and Outreach subcommittee report
• Events subcommittee report
• Awards subcommittee report

The Human Rights Commission approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It also approved all four nominations for the 2025 Human Rights Awards. Both motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
• Approved all four 2025 Human Rights Awards nominations (7-0 vote)

Economic Development Authority

The Moorhead Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss a resolution authorizing access and due diligence agreements for the Moorhead Downtown Addition. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Hjemkomst Center Auditorium.

• Resolution authorizing access and due diligence agreements for the Moorhead Downtown Addition
• Meeting location: Hjemkomst Center Auditorium, 202 1st Ave N
• City Clerk contact for accommodations: 218.299.5166

The Authority voted to adopt a resolution authorizing access and due‑diligence agreements for the Moorhead Downtown Addition. The motion was moved by Kim Schlotfeldt, seconded by Emily Moore, and passed unanimously with nine votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved resolution authorizing access and due‑diligence agreements for the Downtown Addition (9-0)

Art & Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission will meet to receive updates on ongoing public art projects. The body will also discuss planning for future projects.

• Project updates on Indigenous Sculpture
• Project updates on Historical Video Series
• Project updates on Sidewalk Stamps
• Discussion on future project planning

The Art & Culture Commission unanimously approved the November 17, 2025 agenda and the September 15, 2025 minutes. No citizens were heard and no project proposals were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a first reading of an ordinance regarding cannabis use regulations. The meeting includes resolutions for airport infrastructure and road construction agreements.

• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-11 regarding Cannabis Uses
• Agreement with MN Department of Transportation for PAPI Replacement Project Phase I at Moorhead Municipal Airport
• Conditional Use Permit for Anhydrous Ammonia Storage at 2012 28th Ave S
• Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1060544 for State Project #1406-79 on TH 75 between 46th and 60th Ave S
• Labor Agreement between the City of Moorhead and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 1323

The council voted to approve the consent agenda with all eight members in favor. They also approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other decisions were recorded as having been voted on during this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Moorhead Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes, hear from citizens, and hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for anhydrous ammonia storage and proposed cannabis use regulation text amendments.

• Approval of October 6, 2025 minutes
• Public Hearing: MacroSource, LLC anhydrous ammonia storage permit at 2012 28th Ave S
• Public Hearing: City of Moorhead cannabis use regulation text amendments
• Call to Order and Roll Call at 5:30 PM
• Meeting location: Hjemkomst Center Auditorium, 202 1st Ave N

The commission held public hearings—both opened and closed without public comment—and unanimously recommended the City Council approve a conditional use permit for a permanent anhydrous ammonia storage tank at 2012 28th Ave S, subject to code compliance, a Fin Fan Cooler, and required permits. It also unanimously recommended the City Council adopt text amendments to Title 10, Chapter 18 to allow cannabis testing facilities and micro‑business locations in specified zones. Both recommendations passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Opened public hearing for MacroSource ammonia permit (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for MacroSource ammonia permit (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of ammonia conditional use permit to City Council (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing for cannabis text amendments (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing for cannabis text amendments (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of cannabis use text amendments to City Council (5‑0)

Economic Development Authority

The Moorhead Economic Development Authority will discuss the 2026 tax levy and budget, review marketing updates, and hear citizen comments. The meeting will also include presentations on the 11th Street Underpass and Downtown Moorhead Vision.

• 2026 EDA Tax Levy & Budget Discussion
• Telling Moorhead's Story: Marketing and Communications Update
• 11th Street Underpass Project
• Downtown Moorhead Vision
• Community Center and Regional Library

The board approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also voted to recommend that the City Council approve the 2026 EDA budget of $832,077 and a maximum tax levy of $789,857. Both motions passed with all seven members voting in favor.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of 2026 EDA budget $832,077 and levy $789,857 (7‑0)

City Council

The Moorhead City Council will meet to discuss several departmental resolutions. Key items include a stormwater resilience project and bids for city maintenance services.

• Grant Agreement and Task Order for Stormwater Resilience Improvement Project, Phase 1
• Bids for 2026 Electrical Materials
• Bid for 2025/2026 Tree Trimming
• MnDOT Limited Use Permit (LUP # 1401-0024) for Municipal Identification Entrance Sign
• Addendum to the Cooperative Services Agreement for the Clay County Resource Recovery Center

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the October 14 meeting minutes. It also approved several resolutions, including a MnDOT limited‑use permit for a municipal sign, a grant for the Stormwater Resilience Improvement Project Phase 1, and bids for 2026 electrical materials and 2025/2026 tree trimming. An addendum to the cooperative services agreement for the Clay County Resource Recovery Center was also approved.

• Consent agenda approved (7‑0 vote)
• October 14, 2025 minutes approved (7‑0 vote)
• Approved MnDOT Limited Use Permit (LUP #1401-0024) for municipal sign
• Approved grant agreement and task order for Stormwater Resilience Improvement Project Phase 1
• Awarded bids for 2026 electrical materials
• Awarded bid for 2025/2026 tree trimming
• Approved addendum to Cooperative Services Agreement for Clay County Resource Recovery Center

City Council

The City Council will meet for a partnership announcement and a tour of The Loop located at 450 Center Ave. This is a public meeting notice provided because a quorum of Council members may be present.

• Partnership announcement and tour of The Loop at 450 Center Ave

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to receive a law enforcement update and hear from a guest speaker. The body will also review reports from subcommittees and discuss Pangea under new business.

• Law enforcement update
• New business item: Pangea
• Subcommittee reports on Education and Outreach, Events, and Awards

The Human Rights Commission approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. Commissioners decided to hold an informal “Cookie with a Commissioner” event on Thursday, November 13. No other substantive decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:13 PM.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0 vote)
• Approved informal “Cookie with a Commissioner” event for Nov 13

City Council

The City Council will participate in a public meeting regarding the second phase of the I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study. This event is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT).

• MNDOT Open House for 2nd Phase of I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of special assessments for various public improvement construction projects. The body will also consider zoning map amendments for downtown parcels and several conditional use permits.

• Public hearing and resolution for special assessments for public improvement construction projects
• Ordinance 2025-09 to rezone downtown MU-3 parcels and amend mixed use and parking regulations
• Conditional use permits for auto sales at 1335 Center Ave and a dynamic display sign at 3505 8th St S
• Agreement with MinnKota Recycling for processing and marketing of recyclable materials
• Lease agreement with the Lake Agassiz Regional Library

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing on special assessments for public improvements was opened and then closed, both with unanimous votes. The council then adopted a resolution to implement the special assessments for various construction projects, also unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Opened public hearing on special assessments (8-0)
• Closed public hearing on special assessments (8-0)
• Approved resolution adopting special assessments for public improvements (8-0)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for three specific requests. The body will consider conditional use permits and a plat request.

• Conditional Use Permit for auto sales business at 1335 Center Ave
• Conditional Use Permit for dynamic display sign at 3505 8th St S
• Preliminary & Final Plat for Christiansons First Addition

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 9 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then recommended that the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit for an auto‑sales business at 1335 Center Ave and a Conditional Use Permit for a dynamic display sign at 3505 8th St S, both unanimously. All recommendations were contingent on specific site and signage standards.

• Approved October 6 agenda (6‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Auto Sales at 1335 Center Ave (6‑0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Dynamic Display Sign at 3505 8th St S (6‑0)

Public Housing Agency

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 fiscal year budget revision and rent adjustments for Maple Court Townhomes. The agency is also seeking approval to change its banking institution from Bremer Bank to Bell Bank.

• Proposed $60 per unit monthly rent increase for Maple Court Townhomes for 2026
• Request for approval of 2026 FYE Agency Budget Revision (Resolution 09-23-25-20)
• Request to change agency bank accounts from Bremer Bank to Bell Bank
• Payment of bills totaling $1,002,962.20 across various funds
• Election of Board officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

The Moorhead Public Housing Agency board approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and the payment of outstanding bills. It also approved the 2026 fiscal year budget revision, Maple Court rents for 2026, final tenant write‑offs, the election of officers, and the transfer of bank accounts to Bell Bank. All motions carried with unanimous support.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (all votes in favor)
• Approved payment of bills – Resolution 09-23-25-19 (all votes in favor)
• Approved 2026 budget revision – Resolution 09-23-25-20 (all votes in favor)
• Approved Maple Court rents for 2026 – Resolution 09-23-25-21 (all votes in favor)
• Approved final tenant write‑offs – Resolution 09-23-25-22 (all votes in favor)
• Approved election of officers – Resolution 09-23-25-23 (all votes in favor)
• Approved transfer of Bremer Bank and Gate City accounts to Bell Bank – Resolution 09-23-25-24 (all votes in favor)

City Council

The Moorhead City Council will vote on amending the downtown zoning map, approving the sale of city-owned land at 118 5 St S, and adopting the preliminary 2026 budget and tax levy.

• Ordinance to amend downtown zoning map
• Resolution to approve sale of land at 118 5 St S
• Resolution to approve 2026 preliminary budget and tax levy
• Resolution to authorize contract with MNDOT for 2026 Large Capital Grant
• Resolution to approve acquisition of Bluestem Pedestrian Bridge easement

The council approved the 2026 preliminary city tax levy with a maximum rate of 5.58%, passing 6‑2. They also approved the Economic Development Authority tax levy unanimously. The council adopted a special assessment resolution removing a fee for 1325 23rd St. S., passing 8‑0. Additionally, the sale of city‑owned land at 118 5 St S. (58.575.1011) was approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 city tax levy capped at 5.58% (6‑2)
• Approved 2026 Economic Development Authority tax levy (8‑0)
• Approved removal of fee for 1325 23rd St. S. in special assessments (8‑0)
• Approved sale of city‑owned land at 118 5 St S. (58.575.1011) (8‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public meeting at St. Francis Church to discuss the 12th Ave/15th Ave Bridge project. The meeting is a notice of a potential quorum and includes accommodations for disabilities.

• Public meeting for 12th Ave/15th Ave Bridge project
• Meeting location: St. Francis Church, 601 15th Ave N
• Potential City Council quorum present
• City Clerk office contact: 218.299.5166
• Meeting date: September 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Human Rights Commission

The Moorhead Human Rights Commission will meet to hear from a guest speaker and review subcommittee reports. The body is scheduled to discuss Human Rights Awards and the future of the commission.

• Guest speaker Brandon Baity, Executive Director of the Indigenous Association
• Discussion on Human Rights Awards
• Discussion on the future of the Human Rights Commission
• Law enforcement update

The Human Rights Commission approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; discussions on the Human Rights Awards and the commission’s future were noted for future meetings.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Art & Culture Commission

The Art & Culture Commission unanimously approved the September 15 agenda (5‑0). It also unanimously approved the June 16 minutes (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 PM with a unanimous vote (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 15 agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 16 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:56 PM (5-0)

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss updates to the city code. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding text and map amendments for mixed use districts, use regulations, and off-street parking.

• Public hearing on text amendments for Moorhead City Code Title 10, Chapter 15 (Mixed Use Districts), Chapter 18 (Use Regulations), and Chapter 20 (Off Street Parking)
• Proposed Zoning Map Amendments
• Appointment to the Moorhead Wellhead Protection Team
• Comprehensive Plan Implementation Update for January-August 2025

The commission approved its agenda and the July 15 minutes. It held a public hearing on zoning‑map text amendments and voted to recommend those amendments to the City Council. The commission also appointed Robert Seigel to the Moorhead Wellhead Protection Team and then adjourned.

• Approved September 9 agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 15 minutes (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on zoning amendments (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on zoning amendments (5-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendments to City Council (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Seigel to Moorhead Wellhead Protection Team (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Moorhead Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting to approve minutes, discuss a federal grant application, and review economic development reports. The agenda includes a presentation on the DEED program and informational updates on city projects.

• Approval of August 4, 2025, meeting minutes
• Letter of Support for Federal EDA Grant Application
• Presentation on DEED in Moorhead
• 11th Street Underpass Project update
• Downtown Moorhead Vision update

City Council

The Moorhead City Council approved several agenda items unanimously, including the Welcome Week Proclamation amendment, the consent agenda, and the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing on the 2025 Border City Enterprise Zone Program was opened and closed, and the program itself was approved. The council also approved an option agreement with DG Fuels and consent to the Clay County Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2026 Special Benefit Tax.

• Approved agenda amendment to read Welcome Week Proclamation before police swearing‑in (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Opened public hearing on 2025 Border City Enterprise Zone Program (7‑0)
• Closed public hearing on 2025 Border City Enterprise Zone Program (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Border City Enterprise Zone Program (7‑0)
• Approved option agreement with DG Fuels for property at 2900 50 St S (7‑0)
• Approved consent to Clay County Housing and Redevelopment Authority 2026 Special Benefit Tax (7‑0)

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board will meet to vote on a redesign of the Woodlawn Disc Golf Course and a trailhead addition at M.B. Johnson Park. The board will also receive updates on construction and the Emerald Ash Borer.

• Approval of Woodlawn Disc Golf Course Redesign
• Approval of Trailhead Addition at M.B. Johnson Park
• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update
• Eagle Scout Project presentation for Davy Memorial Park
• 2025-26 Fall + Winter Activity Guide

The Moorhead Park Advisory Board unanimously approved the redesign of the Woodlawn Disc Golf Course and the construction of a trailhead addition at M.B. Johnson Park. The board also approved the meeting minutes, amended the agenda order, and set the first three 2026 meeting dates. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Woodlawn Disc Golf Course redesign (5-0)
• Approved Trailhead Addition at M.B. Johnson Park (5-0)
• Approved amendment moving item 7A to 6E (5-0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved first three 2026 meeting dates (Feb, May, Aug) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the hazardous status of 1402 1st Avenue North and potential demolition. The body will also consider the sale of general obligation bonds and a fiber optic franchise agreement.

• Public hearing and resolutions regarding hazardous building declaration and abatement for 1402 1st Avenue North
• Sale of General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds (Series 2025A) and Improvement and Wastewater Refunding Bonds (Series 2025B)
• Franchise agreement and ordinance for fiber optic infrastructure with Gateway Infrastructure, LLC
• Tax incentive agreement amendment for 113 10th Street South
• Bids for electric power transformers and 115 kV breakers at MPS' Northeast Substation

The council voted 7‑0 to declare the structure at 1402 1st Avenue North hazardous and to require the owner to correct or remove the condition. It also approved an amendment to the tax incentive agreement for 9Thirteen, LLC, transferring the benefit to Block 37 Moorhead, LLC. In addition, the council reinstated the existing aerial mosquito‑spraying policy with a 7‑0 vote.

• Declared 1402 1st Avenue North hazardous building; ordered owner to correct or remove (7-0)
• Approved amendment to tax incentive agreement for 9Thirteen, LLC to transfer benefit to Block 37 Moorhead, LLC
• Reinstated current aerial mosquito‑spraying policy (7-0)
• Approved Change Order Nos. 1 and 2 with Border Construction, LLC for MPS Redundant Network Operations Center
• Approved award of bid for electric power transformers at MPS Northeast Substation
• Approved award of bid for 115 kV breakers at MPS Northeast Substation
• Approved and accepted offer of sale of General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds Series 2025A (7-0)
• Approved and accepted offer of sale of General Obligation Improvement and Wastewater Refunding Bonds Series 2025B (7-0)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Guest speakers Karla Hernandez and Michael Burson presented information about CASA and Inclusive Moorhead. Commissioner Jennifer Aranda asked to add a discussion on the commission’s purpose to next month’s agenda.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate. It contains a public meeting notice for a City Council meeting but lists no specific discussion items or decisions.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading for a fiber optic franchise ordinance. The body will also consider rezoning and subdivision requests for several properties.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-08 for Gateway Infrastructure, LLC fiber optic franchise
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-07 to rezone Partridge Creek Addition from Transitional to Residential Low Density-3
• Minor subdivision approval for 2800 2nd Ave N
• Minor subdivision approval for 4110 34th Ave S
• Minor subdivision approval for 2400 38 Ave S

The council approved the consent agenda and the July 28 meeting minutes. A public hearing on the fiber optic franchise ordinance was opened, closed, and the first reading was approved. The council also passed a motion to pause the aerial‑spraying policy pending further discussion.

• Consent agenda approved (8‑0)
• July 28, 2025 minutes approved (8‑0)
• Public hearing on Gateway Infrastructure fiber optic franchise opened (8‑0)
• Public hearing on Gateway Infrastructure fiber optic franchise closed (8‑0)
• First reading of ordinance granting fiber optic franchise to Gateway Infrastructure, LLC approved (8‑0)
• Motion to pause aerial spraying policy passed (5‑4)

City Council

The Moorhead City Council will hold a public meeting on August 5, 2025, at the Law Enforcement Center. The notice serves to inform the public of the meeting's potential occurrence, as a quorum of council members may be present.

• Public meeting notice for August 5, 2025
• Meeting location: Law Enforcement Center, 911 11th St N
• Potential quorum of City Council members
• Disability accommodations available upon request
• City Clerk contact: 218.299.5166

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the 2026 preliminary budget and tax levy. The body will also consider a recommendation for the 2025 Enterprise Zone Program and receive presentations from DEED and Goldmark Commercial Real Estate.

• 2025 Enterprise Zone Program Recommendation
• 2026 Preliminary Budget & Tax Levy Discussion
• Presentation by MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
• Presentation by Goldmark Commercial Real Estate
• Updates on 11th Street Underpass Project

The board approved the July 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended approval of a 27% workers' compensation tax credit with a $30,000 cap for the 2025 Enterprise Zone program. It also recommended setting the EDA's maximum levy at $789,857 and a preliminary budget of $869,857 for the 2026 budget year. The DEED presentation (Item 6A) was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed DEED presentation (Item 6A) to a future meeting
• Recommended approval of up to 27% workers' compensation tax credit with $30,000 cap for 2025 Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of EDA maximum levy $789,857 and preliminary budget $869,857 for 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several items regarding the Partridge Creek Addition, including a rezoning ordinance and a developer's agreement. The meeting also includes votes on bond sales and a construction price amendment for the City Hall Renovation Project.

• Rezoning Partridge Creek Addition from Transitional to Residential Low Density-3
• Competitive sale of General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds Series 2025A and Refunding Bonds Series 2025B
• Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment #3 for McGough Construction Co., LLC regarding City Hall Renovation
• Joint Cooperative Agreement between the City of Moorhead and Harwood Area Fire & Rescue
• Boulevard parking request for FM Auto Sales, LLC at 1702 Main Ave

The council approved the consent agenda and the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved two general‑obligation bond series (Series 2025A and Series 2025B) and a guaranteed‑maximum‑price amendment for the City Hall renovation, each with a 7‑0 vote. Additionally, a pledge and naming‑rights agreement for the Moorhead Public Library & Community Center was approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved General Obligation Temporary Improvement Bonds Series 2025A (7-0)
• Approved General Obligation Improvement and Wastewater Refunding Bonds Series 2025B (7-0)
• Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment #3 for City Hall Renovation (7-0)
• Approved Pledge and Naming Rights Agreement for Moorhead Public Library & Community Center (7-0)

Public Housing Agency

The Moorhead Public Housing Agency will meet to review the 2025 Capital Funding Grant Award and a MN Housing borrowing resolution. The meeting includes a public hearing and a review of bills for payment.

• Resolution 07-22-25-17: 2025 Capital Funding Grant Award
• Resolution 07-22-25-18: MN Housing Borrowing Resolution
• Approval for payment of bills
• Public hearing

The Moorhead Public Housing Agency board removed a mistakenly‑included public‑hearing agenda item. It then unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes, the payment of outstanding bills, a 2025 capital‑funding grant award, and a borrowing resolution for $1,468,500 from the MN Housing Finance Agency.

• Removed public‑hearing agenda item (error) – motion carried
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous vote
• Approved payment of bills – unanimous vote
• Approved 2025 Capital Funding Grant Award – unanimous vote
• Approved MN Housing Finance Agency borrowing of $1,468,500 – unanimous vote

City Council

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate. It provides the date, time, and location for a public meeting but lists no specific action items or discussion topics.

City Council

The City Council has scheduled a public meeting notice for a Council Workshop. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three requests. These include a zoning change and plat for the Partridge Creek Addition and permits for signage and easement vacations.

• Request to rezone Partridge Creek Addition from TZ: Transitional to RLD-3: Residential Low Density-3
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Partridge Creek Addition
• Conditional Use Permits for Dynamic Display Signs for Kwik Trip, Inc. at 1409 Main Ave SE and 1100 30th Ave S
• Request by Lowry Engineering for Prairie Parkway, II, LLC to vacate a 30 ft Red River Valley Cooperative easement at 4051 23rd St S

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the City Council approve a 30‑foot easement vacation at 4051 23rd St S, conditional use permits for dynamic display signs at 1100 30th Ave S and 1409 Main Ave SE, and a rezoning of the Partridge Creek Addition from Transitional to Residential Low Density‑3. It also recommended approval of the preliminary and final plat for the Partridge Creek Addition. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Recommend approval to City Council of vacation of 30‑foot easement at 4051 23rd St S (6‑0)
• Recommend approval to City Council of Conditional Use Permits for dynamic display signs at 1100 30th Ave S and 1409 Main Ave SE (6‑0)
• Recommend approval to City Council to rezone Partridge Creek Addition from TZ: Transitional to RLD‑3 (6‑0)
• Recommend approval to City Council of Preliminary & Final Plat for Partridge Creek Addition (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a hazardous building declaration and potential demolition of 1407 4th Avenue North. The body will also consider road improvements, water treatment plant equipment, and a mutual aid agreement with West Fargo.

• Public hearing and resolutions regarding hazardous building declaration and abatement of 1407 4th Avenue North
• Grant agreement for reconstruction of 34th St N from 4th Ave S to 3rd Ave N
• Bid award for Ozone Generator and Equipment Replacement Project at MPS Water Treatment Plant
• Denial of boulevard parking request from FM Auto Sales, LLC at 1702 Main Ave
• Mutual aid agreement negotiation between the cities of West Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN

The council approved the amended agenda and the routine consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a resolution declaring 1407 4th Avenue North a hazardous building and ordering corrective action. The council denied a boulevard parking request for FM Auto Sales by a 4‑3 vote. It also upheld third‑violation sanctions for Onyx Bar & Grill.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 23 minutes (7-0)
• Declared 1407 4th Ave N hazardous building (7-0)
• Denied boulevard parking request for FM Auto Sales (4-3, motion failed)
• Upheld third violation sanctions for Onyx Bar & Grill (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is scheduled for a public meeting on July 10, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

City Council

The City Council is holding a public meeting notice for a Council Workshop. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice information.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will discuss the preliminary budget and tax levy for 2026. The meeting includes presentations on regional initiatives and a legislative recap.

• 2026 Preliminary Budget & Tax Levy discussion
• West Central Initiative 2024 Annual Report
• 2025 Legislative Recap
• 11th Street Underpass Project update
• Downtown Moorhead Vision update

The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. The board received updates on the West Central Initiative, the Spark Center for Entrepreneurship, and the 2025 legislative session. A preliminary discussion of the 2026 budget and tax levy was presented, but no vote was taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Moorhead City Council will hold public hearings on a property tax exemption for a project at 2304 29th St S and approve facility plans for wastewater and lift stations. The agenda includes routine approvals for maintenance agreements, emergency operations, and lead service line replacement.

• Public hearing on property tax exemption for 2304 29th St S
• Resolution to approve wastewater facility plan and lift station plan
• Resolution to approve 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project
• Resolution to approve construction of MPS' Redundant Network Operations Center
• Resolution to authorize contracts with MnDOT for 2026 public transportation services

The council approved a property tax exemption for Stenerson Holdings LLC’s new commercial construction at 2304 29th St S. They also approved a facility plan for the wastewater treatment system and a budget adjustment #25‑012 with associated task orders. Additional resolutions authorized bids for the 2025 lead service line replacement project and the construction of a redundant network operations center for Moorhead Public Service. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved property tax exemption for Stenerson Holdings LLC, 2304 29th St S (unanimous)
• Approved facility plan for wastewater treatment and lift station (unanimous)
• Approved point source implementation grant application (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment #25‑012 and task orders for final design (unanimous)
• Approved biennial routine maintenance agreement No. 1060230 with MnDOT (unanimous)
• Approved joint cooperative agreement for emergency operations personnel and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved award bid for 2025 lead service line replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved award bid for construction of MPS’ redundant network operations center (unanimous)