EDIC - June 25, 2024 Minutes

ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE COMMITTEE
Fargo, North Dakota

Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The February meeting of the Economic and Development Incentive Committee of the City of Fargo, North Dakota was held in the City Commission Room at City Hall at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

The committee members present or absent are:

Members Present: Dave Piepkorn, Mayor Mahoney, Jon Eisert, Erik Barner, Lucas Paper, Matt Schlenvogt, and John Cosgriff.

Others Present: Robert Wilson, Jim Gilmour, Jackie Gapp, Michael Splonskowski

Others Absent: Levi Bachmeier

Commissioner Piepkorn called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

Minutes Approved

A motion was made by John Cosgriff to approve the minutes from May 28, 2024. Matt Schlenvogt seconded. Motion carries.

Presentation to Jessica Ebeling for 11 years of service

• Commissioner Piepkorn presented Jessica Ebeling a plaque for her 11 years of service.

Fargo Growth Plan
• Nicole Crutchfield, Kim Citrowske, Mark Williams
• Discussion about changes that need to be made to economic incentives based on growth plan
• Fargo Growth Plan began in February 2023
• Three Phases
o Fargo’s Growth History
 Growth by Decade
 Drivers of Growth
 Regional Impact
 Factors Impacting Growth
 Utility Systems Analysis
 Growth Outcomes (Reinvestment vs Disinvestment)
o Intentions for Future Growth
 Where to Grow
 Preferred Growth Scenario- a more urban direction with a greater focus on redevelopment and infill.
o Framework for Practical Growth Management and Implementation
 How the decision making is going to go as to where growth occurs.
 Framework:
• Fargo’s Transect
• Place Types
• Growth Grid
• Growth Center
• Next Steps:
o Receive Comments until middle of July
o Integration of feedback into a finalized document
o Present finalized document during the week of July 15th

Discussion
The planning department and EDIC will work together on future incentives. Any questions contact planning.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:41pm.