City Commission
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Agenda — 66 items
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- A. Pledge of Allegiance.
- 4 Roll Call.
- 5 Approve Order of Agenda:
- 6 Minutes (Regular Meeting, September 16, 2024).
- 6 Minutes:
- 7 CONSENT AGENDA – APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
- 7 Consent Agenda:
- 1. 2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning a Certain Parcel of Land Lying in Harwood’s 4th Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 9/16/24.
- 2. 2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Legacy I Eighth Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 9/16/24.
- 3. 2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Legacy I Eighth Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 9/16/24.
- 4. Renewal of the Alcoholic Beverage and Live Entertainment Licenses until 9/30/25, contingent upon all essential requirements for renewal are met by 9/30/24.
- 5. Applications for Games of Chance: a. 4 Luv of Dog Rescue for a raffle on 11/2/24. b. Eagles Elementary PTA for bingo on 10/25/24 & 2/1/25. c. Family Wellness for a raffle on 10/24/24. d. Fargo South High School for a raffle on 10/22/24-2/25/25. e. Kennedy Elementary PTA for a raffle on 10/25/24. f. Sts. Anne & Joachim Catholic Church for a raffle on 11/10/24. g. United Way of Cass-Clay for a raffle on 11/29/24. h. Women’s Care Center (Firstchoice Clinic) for bingo on 10/15/24.
- 6. Consent to Construction with JBJ Properties, LLC for a parking lot located at 5508 and 5418 53rd Avenue South.
- 7. Conduit Lease Agreement with VAL-ED Joint Venture, LLP d/b/a 702 Communications for conduit in the 4th Street Duct Bank.
- 8. Variance Acknowledgement and Liability Waiver with Riverside Cemetery Association to construct an ossuary and columbarium structure at 2102 5th Street South.
- 9. Encroachment Agreement (Bus Pullout) with Oak Grove Lutheran School for a bus pullout at 2710 32nd Avenue South.
- 10. Agreements Regarding Deferral of Special Assessments with A & T Land Co. LLC for properties located at 6000 45th Street South, 6132 45th Street South, 6679 45th Street South and 6897 45th Street South.
- 11. Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $ -192,930.10 for Project No. PR-21-E1.
- 12. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Construction and Maintenance with the Park District of the City of Fargo for the River Drive Shared Use Path (Improvement District No. SN-14-A1).
- 13. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Construction and Maintenance with the Park District of the City of Fargo for the Drain 27 Shared Use Path (Improvement District No. SN-25-A0).
- 14. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $4,614.50 and time extension to the final completion date to 2/14/25 for Improvement District No. BN-23-E1.
- 15. Reimbursement to St. Mary’s Cathedral in the amount of $12,587.17 for repair of their sprinkler system damaged during construction (Improvement District No. BR-23-C1).
- 16. Create Improvement District No. BR-25-A (Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction).
- 17. Contract and bond for Improvement District No. BR-23-G3.
- 18. Bid Award to Valley Green and All-Terrain for snow and ice removal services (RFP24314).
- 19. Items from the FAHR Staff Meeting: a. Receive and file General Fund - Budget to Actual through 8/31/24. b. Fire Department Budget adjustment in the amount of $150.00. c. ND Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Contract in the amount of $49,000.00 for the Fargo Police Department (CFDA #s 20.600, 20.608 and 20.616). d. Revised plans for the Parking Garage on NP Avenue.
- 20. Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to sign a letter of support to the FAA for the Certificate of Waiver/Authorization for the Red River Valley Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit.
- 21. Memorandum of Understanding Related to the Joint Training Program for West Fargo and Fargo Fire Department Recruits.
- 22. Master Service Agreement with AdShark (RFP24278).
- 23. Agreement for Services with Clay County Public Health.
- 24. Notice of Grant Award from the ND Department of Health and Human Services for PHEP City Readiness Initiative (CFDA #93.069).
- 25. Notice of Grant Award from the ND Department of Health and Human Services for HIV.HCV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CFDA #93.940).
- 26. Notice of Grant Award from ND Department of Health and Human Services for Combatting Obesity (CFDA #93.991).
- 27. Notice of Grant Award from the ND Department of Health and Human Services for PHEP-EPR All Hazards (CFDA #93.069).
- 28. Contract Agreement for Services with New Life Center.
- 29. Contract Agreement for Services with New Roots Midwest.
- 30. Contract Agreement for Services with Soul Solutions.
- 31. Contract Agreement for Services with Southpointe Pharmacy.
- 32. Contract Agreement for Services with Kelly Buettner-Schmidt.
- 33. Letter of Support for the EPA 319 Grant Proposal.
- 34. Amendment No. One to Consulting Agreement with czb, LLC for Land Development Code and Incentive Policy Updates (RFP22159).
- 35. Exempt Purchase from Butler Machinery in the amount of $144,701.97 for the Solid Waste Landfill Gas Generator maintenance and top end overhaul (EX24336).
- 36. Task Order No. 1 with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $179,130.00 for the reconditioning and piping improvements for Water Tower No. 6 Project.
- 37. Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 22 with AE2S in the amount of $96,850.00 for Project No. WA2152.
- 38. Bills in the amount of $14,155,780.13.
- 46 REGULAR AGENDA:
- 39. Recommendation to approve the purchase of FLOCK Safety technology from the Flock Group, Inc. for the Fargo Police Department (SSP24324).
- 47 Regular Agenda:
- 48 *Public Input Opportunity* - PUBLIC HEARINGS - 5:15 pm:
- 40. PUBLIC HEARING - The Pines at the District Second Addition and The Pines at the District Addition (4400 56th Avenue South and 5691 43rd Street South); approval recommended by the Planning Commission on 9/5/24: a. Zoning Change from MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential and LC, Limited Commercial with a C-O, Conditional Overlay to MR-3, Multi-Dwelling Residential with a C-O, Conditional Overlay.
- 40b. 1st reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in The Pines at the District Second Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.
- 40c. 1st reading of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in The Pines at the District Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.
- 41. PUBLIC HEARING - Renaissance Zone Rehabilitation Project for TA Investments, LLC (Project 366-F) for the rehabilitation of a residential property located at 315 Main Avenue.
- 42. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Assessment of Business Improvement District (BID) fees, unpaid utility bills and maintenance of skyway system.
- 43. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Assessment List for 2024 New and Reconstruction of City Ordered Sidewalks (Project No. SR-23-A).
- 44. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Assessment List for 2024 New and Reconstruction of City Ordered Sidewalks (Project No. SR-23-B).
- 45. PUBLIC HEARING - Special Assessment List for the following Improvement Districts, all having been approved by the Special Assessment Commission on 8/29/24: a. New Paving and Utility Construction Improvement District No. BN-22-C. b. New Utility and Paving Construction Improvement District No. BN-22-F. c. New Paving and Utility Construction Improvement District No. BN-22-G. d. New Paving and Utility Construction Improvement District No. BN-22-L. e. New Paving and Utility Construction Improvement District No. BN-23-C. f. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-22-A. g. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-22-B. h. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-22-C. i. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-23-B. j. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-23-C. k. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-23-E. l. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-23-F. m. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-23-H. n. Paving and Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. BR-23-J. o. New Paving Construction Improvement District No. PN-22-M. p. Asphalt Wear Course Improvement District No. PN-23-A. q. New Paving Construction Improvement District No. PN-23-E. r. Seal Coat Improvement District No. PR-23-C. s. Asphalt Mill and Overlay Improvement District No. PR-23-E. t. Asphalt Mill and Overlay Improvement District No. PR-23-G. u. New Utility Construction Improvement District No. UN-23-A. v. Utility Rehab/Reconstruction Improvement District No. UR-23-A.
- 57 Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget for 2025 and the Proposed Tax Levies Approved: a. Recommendation from Commissioner Strand to amend the 2025 Budget.
- 46. Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget for 2025 and the Proposed Tax Levies Approved: a. Recommendation from Commissioner Strand to amend the 2025 Budget.
- 47. Liaison Commissioner Assignment Updates.
- 58 Preliminary Budget as the Final Budget for 2025 and the Proposed Tax Levies Approved: a. Recommendation from Commissioner Strand to amend the 2025 Budget.
- 48. Resident Comments: (Fargo residents will be offered 2.5 minutes for comment with a maximum of 30 minutes total for all resident comments. Residents who would like to address the Commission, whether virtually or in person, must sign up at FargoND.gov/VirtualCommission).
- 60 The time at adjournment was 7:13 o’clock p.m.
- 47. Liaison Commissioner Assignment Updates:
- 48. Resident Comments:
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