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After public objections over trees and safety, West Fargo commission denies engineer’s report and stops Rivers Bend path work
Summary
Following multiple public comments about tree removal, wildlife and safety, the commission voted 3–1 (with one recusal) to deny the engineer’s report and stop work on Project 6060, the Rivers Bend multiuse path and pedestrian bridge. Staff had said a Carbon Reduction Program grant of $746,536 was secured and the total project estimate was $1,873,765.
The West Fargo City Commission voted on Nov. 17 to deny the engineer’s report and halt work on Project 6060, the Rivers Bend multiuse path and pedestrian bridge, after several residents raised environmental, safety and process concerns.
Four residents who live near the proposed alignment urged the commission to stop the project. Joanne Almond, representing Dahl Subdivision, said the project would remove an estimated 150 mature trees and harm raptor and other bird habitat. "This path is not wanted, safe, needed, or environmentally friendly," Almond said. Other neighbors said the…
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