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The commission debated whether the working committee should include a single commissioner liaisons or all five commissioners. Commissioner Peppcorn moved to approve the list and to include all commissioners on the committee; the motion was seconded and carried on a 3-2 roll call vote (Peppcorn: aye; Strand: yes; Kolpak: no; Turnberg: yes; Mahoney: no).

Why it matters: the committee will craft the RFP that sets the requirements and selection process for a project funded by the lodging-tax measure voters approved. City staff said the commission will have final approval of the RFP and that meetings of the committee will be publicly noticed.

Johnson told the commission the committee includes industry and community members: Mallory Ackerman (director of convention sales), Claire Hughes (general manager, Fargo Clubhouse Inn and Suites, hotel representative), Joe Raso (FMEDC), Shannon Full (Chamber president and CEO), Caitlin Balstead (meeting planner, Southeast Education Cooperative), Kent Kolstead (LiveWire), Emma McIntyre (Folkways), Taylor Snelling (Mezzaluna), and city staff including Assistant City Attorney Eric Johnson, Michael Redlinger and finance staff such as Susan Thompson.

Staff outlined a tentative schedule: draft the RFP and bring it back to the City Commission for approval, possibly by April; issue the RFP to potential partners; allow roughly a 90-day submission window; reconvene the committee to review proposals and aim to bring a recommendation to the commission by fall if timing allows. Johnson said the committee would likely meet weekly and that meetings would provide remote options (Zoom/Teams) to encourage attendance.

Several commissioners pressed for clarifications about scope. Commissioner Strand asked whether the RFP could be broadened to include a combined convention center and performing arts facility. Staff and other commissioners noted the ballot language approved by voters described a convention center and an RFP for that facility; one city official said the vote (approved by about 52% in the election, according to staff) did not include a performing arts center and that combining the two would increase costs. Commissioners discussed rough cost estimates cited in the meeting: a convention center “in the low $40 million” range and a performing arts center in the “about $60.7 million” range, and noted additional philanthropic fundraising would be required for a combined facility. Commissioners also discussed reserving an operating subsidy in the budget.

Several commissioners flagged potential conflicts if an entity tied to the Fargo Dome chooses to bid; the commission agreed they would need to clarify impartiality and possible recusals if that entity participates.

What’s next: the commission approved the committee membership as presented and directed staff to proceed with drafting the RFP, which will return to the full commission for review and formal approval before it is released to potential development partners.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fargo City Commission Meeting- 02.03.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Charlie Johnson, a city staff member, presented a committee to draft and manage the request for proposals for the convention center voters approved in November 2024; after debate the commission voted 3-2 to include all five commissioners on the panel.","taxTitle","Fargo , Cass County, North Dakota","taxId",2742,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343091,"Mayor updates commission on Red River Valley water-supply project; state and federal funding discussed",473,3179000,3652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291&start=3179&end=3652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291/thumbnail_3179000.jpg","/articles/6343091/Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Mayor-updates-commission-on-Red-River-Valley-water-supply-project-state-and-federal-funding-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343091-942e97d52656cca3ef3afe754e40bc07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189610&Signature=EP6xxmKHAasKj6ASVIQ-q-jWILAvA2nTHLvry~KoBolRFk3wLxNAICdL7eL~TYreQKE45kVXazi2uPE3sqKaEi-NthtWnCWdSTLDmZo3MNEM88UAzftA6KgQlL5eGUBKoO2ADj3wdRAUjOTjE5Aw5MPff4cll8A3EQK8kVC9G94CLg4lU8aMag~6FQbuiccadUTaqQjfTrPv5~0z4geEIDQ0Vy2m033SrykG6DFgtVWE0wR71-3~kJYIgJVNC81mvk6Vx-E3bl85unMem9RXSuGpg8DiqmU7q1bEI32e2RkcUFhDJY6lzVja~zXPFOL4NMBRRcmNLL0Q0VzmpWGHHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission heard an extended briefing on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, a multi-jurisdictional effort to provide long-term and emergency water supply across eastern North Dakota.

A city official described the present design as a roughly 125-mile pipeline routed from the McCloskey Canal with a 72-inch diameter pipe buried about seven feet and multiple pump and treatment stations. The project is intended to serve a broad area of eastern North Dakota and was characterized in the briefing as covering roughly half the state's population when complete.

Construction status and participants: the presenter said several construction contracts have been awarded (about $270 million in contract value through 2024) and that roughly 12 to 20 miles of pipeline were complete at the time of the briefing. The project team is designing additional segments with an overall 10-year build horizon; the presenter said a 10-year schedule remains the plan but noted potential to accelerate construction if additional funding were available.

Sign-ups and capacity: the project currently has 165 cubic-feet-per-second (cfs) capacity allocated and the presenter said 138 cfs had been committed by local users and municipalities. Cities listed as committed or interested included Fargo, Grand Forks, Valley City, Carrington, Hillsboro, Mayville, Cooperstown, Washburn, Wahpeton and several counties.

Financing and recent developments: the presenter said the state provided about $953 million in commitments and the 2023'25 biennium included $180 million for the project. The City has capitalized about $60 million through the Bank of North Dakota at an interest rate the speaker cited as 2%. The presenter said the state asked whether the project wanted more money and suggested a possible $550 million offer to accelerate construction; combined with federal funds that could materially reduce local costs by lowering interest expense through faster build-out.

What's next: staff will continue design and contracting, pursue state and federal funding, and work with smaller systems to finalize user agreements. The presenter urged moving forward on construction to retain water-right priorities and to reduce overall interest costs by accelerating build timing if additional funding is available.","City officials briefed the commission on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, describing current construction, committed users, financing through state commitments and Bank of North Dakota loans, and a possible state offer to increase funding and accelerate the schedule.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343096,"Fargo approves adjusted federal-aid project list; delays Seventeenth Avenue South and seeks MetroCOG approval",405,1904000,2309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291&start=1904&end=2309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291/thumbnail_1904000.jpg","/articles/6343096/Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Fargo-approves-adjusted-federal-aid-project-list-delays-Seventeenth-Avenue-South-and-seeks-MetroCOG-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343096-cc704fcee15dbc016e0a50d2be3637a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189610&Signature=ax9fwdyYrtd-902vVxtOXdu2isTEKxZzCyGap4q--hgp9lyjuiJA3gJyt~tY9PYvsI44ktU-Z01xpJjSVpdVHDErs8wE1f0EWL5FZufciUl~6Abnpxnj8tkXs1algsulX7oi-SknNNcaKCCJpszS5x-e6MtQnKK9ZNGMSzbyeODu~IqyvT5-4IIJ9aOf60yg10AlT7WAh5d8Uz8QOYiCZNYfTS6C-BfRwZpMa2VZign3zUYWWSX~GFL1Oc1I-2ttyzL4VwNmvHkApWJ~useMqH3pOxh~ZwWzIIy1wDpewxiNlDvGRvfFqvPoZi4hgdggZ2ncyxQ4k0MExkb9cfrGKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tom Nockworths (transportation staff) presented a revised federal-aid transportation program application for 2026'2029, explaining that recent changes from partner jurisdictions create an opportunity to reprogram Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds.

Background: the city bundles annual requests across multiple federal-aid buckets (surface transportation block grant/STBG, carbon reduction program, transportation alternatives, etc.). West Fargo informed MetroCOG that its programmed $6.3 million for a Thirteenth Avenue project is inadequate and that it would withdraw its application, freeing funds that MetroCOG could reallocate locally.

Staff recommended using the available funds to accelerate reconstruction of First Avenue North (University Drive to Tenth Street) and to delay Seventeenth Avenue South (30 Eighth Street to 20 Fifth Street) by one year so the Seventeenth Avenue project would seek STBG funding for 2030 instead of 2029. Staff said final allocations require MetroCOG Policy Board approval.

Commissioners asked whether the projects or federal aid were at risk given federal developments in Washington, D.C. Staff said there had been no direct communication that funds were jeopardized but acknowledged legal and programmatic uncertainty tied to national developments; staff said they would brief the commission if those federal developments affect programmed projects.

The commission voted to approve staff's recommended adjustments and to forward the application to MetroCOG: Strand: yes; Turnberg: aye; Kolpak: aye; Peppcorn: aye; Mahoney: aye.

What's next: staff will submit the revised application to MetroCOG for final programming decisions and will continue to monitor federal developments that could affect funding.","City staff asked the commission to approve an updated federal-aid application (STBG and other programs) for 2026'2029 that reprograms projects so Fargo can pursue funds made available by a West Fargo withdrawal; commission approved the recommended changes and staff noted federal funding uncertainty tied to ongoing federal actions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343100,"Commission approves rezoning for 1142 Eighteenth Street North to University Mixed Use",156,1766000,1922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291&start=1766&end=1922","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291/thumbnail_1766000.jpg","/articles/6343100/Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Commission-approves-rezoning-for-1142-Eighteenth-Street-North-to-University-Mixed-Use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343100-3412573084304d390dabb482250fd7d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189610&Signature=AMh5ZB9fOvXy1ChltnSY5qa9RHVhEVDa698UFrhrEc1KTDlQBfGbP3HXtTqHI-PIl-iMZx3nb26kQ11OxhY0wHQQQRL5k-UezWZFZ0E2a6DJK-I6rOU4Fp2m7QOtsDRuzwo7ZgygMK7BAEBzbHg5Rj8ij4d~FOj8EqFH87b~CVKIntxXH-IwFY2immZW3c3ruqOGUoSbYYZ-nIyMj~ZHRInUIFyNAYIgi5HoINeV3VbkMwmb9~yoi6zhePOQt7IMhay38nkcm3cKU7CsD9q~1kafF5SbeTViYWfUj-iQtTmCz-s6P2rToLHgg9OBrIfNrYVpHSzEhJecQ-~wiffJlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Donald Kress of the Department of Planning and Development summarized a rezoning request for the Beardsley Addition property at 1142 Eighteenth Street North. The owner requested rezoning from SR3 (single-dwelling residential) to UMU (University Mixed Use); the Planning Commission had recommended approval.

Kress said the area had been rezoned en masse to UMU in 2009 and that individual property owners had the opportunity then to opt out; the current owner is asking to be rezoned to match surrounding parcels. Kress said no development is proposed at this time and that the change would align the parcel with nearby university-oriented uses.

Applicant representative Andy Scatfold was present but no members of the public asked to speak. Commissioner motion and second were recorded and the vote carried: Peppcorn: aye; Kolpak: aye; Strand: yes; Turnberg: aye; Mahoney: aye.

The city attorney prepared an ordinance for first reading; the commission approved the rezoning on first reading and the ordinance will return for subsequent readings as required by city code.","The commission approved a rezoning from single-dwelling residential (SR3) to University Mixed Use (UMU) for property at 1142 Eighteenth Street North (Beardsley Addition). The approval follows a Planning Commission recommendation and was advanced on first reading as an ordinance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6343104,"Fargo commission rejects protest of sole-source purchase of modular vehicle barrier system",49,35000,84000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291&start=35&end=84","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2252861-2bf5ab13fdbeda66ca9f508bd1491291/thumbnail_35000.jpg","/articles/6343104/Fargo/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Fargo-commission-rejects-protest-of-sole-source-purchase-of-modular-vehicle-barrier-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343104-dd11417a4b7dea9ca62c26a92a8d46bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189610&Signature=TGU9LuNAiQxRG4Z5cSOaROfCpkw7WluV7gATPZkqroBzdk~MO3TtiOlaq3o1m22RYnbLanfAiRlaSV8qSvqyfzOjnjbwQS3KrT~Scbbwi4R7C8ljB-MnREv5Wo2U51MVoYvQds1R0Wb5Z2qtyON0ptMiKD2heveFwRP5USGJgkB277fzE-u7Xt74ysCHR8OahQctzzG2QYRP5NtOZ8qMxfjc6SzjLkVfNqE5v~znWCfnxjyJb6O0pQnMBucKJAQZ8TUzl1Yw3Xqh7UPMnLipOBjnlvZMwjIT6bm8QcmVa46pZvmFNr-8UCFEgL1kZG~ECS5xJuvCUiv4rWUmDQ5pGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following an executive session the City Commission voted unanimously to reject a protest of the City's sole-source purchase of a modular vehicle barrier system and directed staff to continue negotiating acceptable contract terms with the seller, Advanced Security Technologies, and the City Attorney's Office in accordance with an approval granted on Jan. 21, 2025.

Commissioner Kolpak moved to reject the protest and to direct staff to continue working with Advanced Security Technologies and the City Attorney's Office to negotiate acceptable terms. The motion was seconded and the roll call vote was recorded as: Kolpak: aye; Turnberg: aye; Peppcorn: aye; Strand: yes; Mahoney: aye.

The motion recorded that negotiations should proceed \"in accordance with the approval granted on 01/21/2025,\" as noted in the meeting record. The commission did not amend or add conditions to the prior authorization during the vote.

What's next: staff and the City Attorney's Office will continue contract negotiations with Advanced Security Technologies for the modular vehicle barrier system. The meeting record does not include additional contract terms or an execution date.","After an executive session, the commission voted unanimously to reject a protest of the city's sole-source purchase of a modular vehicle barrier system and directed staff to continue negotiating terms with the seller, Advanced Security Technologies, and the City Attorney's Office in accordance with prior approval dated 01/21/2025.","actionData","errors"]

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