West Fargo commission approves series of infrastructure, development and budget measures; directs staff to negotiate administrator contract

The West Fargo City Commission on March 17 approved a package of infrastructure, development and budget items and directed staff to begin contract negotiations for the city administrator.

The commission voted to renew the West Fargo Neighborhood Revitalization Program with Gate City Bank for 2025, approved a variance previously tabled before the Board of Adjustment, rescinded an earlier petition resolution related to a Sixth Street and 20th/Third Avenue East intersection project and then directed plans for a traffic signal at that intersection. The commission also accepted a petition and approved engineering work for the Dakota Medical Foundation development, approved the 2025 concrete pavement repair program, approved a $250,000 amendment to the Street Department budget and voted to discontinue the franchise public-access cable channel in favor of continued distribution on YouTube and other online platforms. In executive session the commission directed staff to enter negotiations on the city administrator’s contract.

Why it matters: the votes shape near-term capital work in a commercial corridor southwest of Costco, fund routine pavement and ADA ramp repairs across the city, and set the communications approach for public meetings. The Dakota Medical Foundation decision and the intersection work affect planned private development and traffic operations in a growing commercial area.

Key actions and outcomes

- Renewal: West Fargo Neighborhood Revitalization Program (Gate City Bank). Motion to renew passed unanimously. Lisa Sankey, city planner,…