Fargo City Commission selects EAPC Kilbourne Group for convention center project
The Fargo City Commission voted 4-1 on June 22 to select EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center as the first-ranked proposal for the city’s new convention center, authorizing immediate negotiations and tax-increment financing (TIF) for the project.
The decision came during a regular meeting that also saw approval of a residential rezoning, removal of a dangerous building, several liquor license actions, and a grant for the Resource and Recovery Center.
Convention Center developer chosen
Commissioners ranked EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center as the top proposal out of submissions for the convention center project. The vote was 4-1; the dissenting commissioner was not named in the official minutes. The action authorizes city staff to enter into immediate negotiations with the selected group and to use TIF funding as part of the project financing. No dollar figures for the project were included in the meeting summary.
Lost Creek First Addition rezoning and plat approved
The Commission approved the rezoning and plat for the Lost Creek First Addition subdivision, subject to conditions. The vote was again 4-1. The area is located in the south part of the city; specific boundaries were not provided in the minutes.
Dangerous building order
Unanimously, the Commission ordered the removal of a dangerous building located at 111-113 32nd Avenue North. The property is to be brought into compliance under the city’s dangerous building code.
Liquor license approvals
Several liquor license actions were approved unanimously:
- A Class W (wine) license for Polished Nail Spa.
- A Class Y (beer/wine) license for North Brewing.
- A transfer of a Class ABH (alcoholic beverage/hotel) license to Brandt Hospitality Group.
Consent agenda and Spirit of Fargo funds
The Commission approved a consent agenda containing 34 items with no discussion. Separately, it approved a grant of Spirit of Fargo funds — the city’s economic development incentive program — for the Resource and Recovery Center. The amount and purpose of the grant were not specified in the minutes.
Coming up
No meetings are currently scheduled for the next 14 days. Residents can check the city of Fargo website for future Commission meeting dates and agendas.
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.