Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 02.18.2025
In case you missed the February 18, 2025, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
Proposals Sought for Fargo Civic Center
The City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve a Request for Qualifications that seeks professional event curation and management services for the Fargo Civic Center at 207 4th St. N.
During the January 8 City Commission meeting, Commissioners discussed the future of the Civic Center and directed City staff to create the Request for Qualifications to engage organizations or individuals to program community events at the Civic Center.
The Request for Qualifications invites interested organizations and individuals to submit proposals to curate events and coordinate Civic Center activities with The City of Fargo.
The deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025. The City Commission will approve a preferred vendor at the conclusion of the process.
New Water Tower Recognized for Engineering Excellence
The American Council of Engineering Companies of North Dakota (ACEC) is honoring The City of Fargo and Apex Engineering Group with a 2025 ND ACEC Award in Engineering Excellence for Fargo’s newest water tower.
ND ACEC Awards recognize projects that demonstrate exceptional innovation, complexity, achievement and value. Fargo’s water tower won in the Water Resources category.
The new tower, which holds 2.5 million gallons, is the largest in North Dakota. It replaces three aging towers that needed major repairs. The single high-capacity structure improves efficiency, reduces maintenance costs and increases the dependability of Fargo’s water system.
Apex provided the design and construction engineering services for the project, which was finished in the fall of 2024.
Traffic Safety Improvements Planned for Veterans Boulevard
The Fargo City Commission voted 5-0 on Tuesday night to approve two projects that will enhance traffic safety along Veterans Boulevard.
The first project will modify traffic signals on Veterans Boulevard from Interstate 94 to 40th Avenue South to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety. The project will replace existing pedestrian push buttons, install "No Turn on Red" illuminated signs and add flashing left turn arrows along the corridor.
The second project will improve safety at the 36th Avenue South and 40th Avenue South intersections on Veterans Boulevard by allowing better sightlines for left-turning vehicles to see oncoming traffic, with the goal of reducing crashes.
The first project will cost $688,843 and the second will cost $846,765. Both will be paid for through a combination of funds from the federal government, The City of Fargo and City of West Fargo. Both projects are planned for completion by the fall of 2025.
FPD Promotion Ceremony Scheduled for Monday, February 24
The Fargo Police Department plans to hold a promotion ceremony on Monday, February 24, at 11 a.m. in Commission Chambers in Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N.
The FPD will recognize the promotions of Lt. Nate Nieman, Sgt. Brad Cernik, Sgt. Alex Nelson and Evidence Manager Bridgitte Geyer.
The ceremony will be broadcast and livestreamed across The City of Fargo’s access channels, TVFargo.com and social media platforms.
Convention Center Project Committee Holds First Meeting
During the November election, Fargo voters approved an additional 3% tax on hotel and motel stays, with the proceeds financing the construction of a convention center. The City Commission has since formed a Convention Center Project Committee to create and manage a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the selection of a convention center project.
The Convention Center Project Committee, which includes all five City Commission members and nine other members, held its first meeting on Friday, February 14. A video recording of the meeting can be found here. The Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, February 21, in Commission Chambers in Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N.
The Committee plans to meet weekly, with the goal of submitting the RFP to the City Commission for approval by the end of April. Once approved, the RFP will be distributed to parties interested in entering a partnership with The City of Fargo to build a convention center and other amenities. When the submission period ends, the Committee will review the proposals and present a recommendation to the City Commission.