West Fargo City Commission Meeting - November 4, 2025
West Fargo City Commission Meeting - November 4, 2025
[Note: While the meeting transcript indicates the session was convened on "November 3rd", this record is officially assigned to November 4, 2025.]
The West Fargo City Commission held a meeting covering a range of administrative and development items. Key actions included the second reading of a short-term rental ordinance, approval of a temporary cell tower license, steps to replace a water meter pit, authorization for two pavement rehabilitation projects, and the adoption of a parking ramp regulation ordinance. All formal votes on the agenda items were unanimous.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the order of the agenda, removing Item 6 at the request of the City Engineer.
- Approved the minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting.
- Approved the building permits report. (Commissioner Jorgensen recused himself from this vote.)
- Approved the consent agenda (Items A through G).
Discussion Items
- Short-Term Rental Regulations (A24-28): Director of Planning and Zoning Aaron Nelson presented the second reading of an ordinance creating regulations and annual licensing for short-term residential rentals, effective July 1, 2026. The accompanying resolution establishing fees was also approved.
- AT&T Temporary Cell Tower: Senior Director of Community and Development Dan Hanson presented a proposal for a temporary cell tower on the fire hall property. The lease is $1,500 per month. Commissioner Zundell questioned the rate compared to the West Fargo School District tower and requested follow-up comparison information. The license was unanimously approved.
- Brookwood Meter Pit Replacement: City Engineer Jerry Wallace proposed creating an improvement district to replace the meter pit at the Brookwood Manufactured Home Park. Costs are assessed at 30% to the property owners and 70% funded by the city. The commission approved the district creation.
- Shadowwood Neighborhood Pavement (ID 2296): Mr. Wallace presented a mill and overlay project. Commissioner Jorgensen confirmed the project would be bid out. The engineer's report and resolution of necessity were approved.
- South Pond Neighborhood Pavement (ID 2297): Mr. Wallace presented a similar mill and overlay project. Commissioner Jorgensen requested the asphalt millings be retained for public works use. The report and resolution were approved.
- Parking Ramp Ordinance (1264): City Attorney Katie Schmidt presented the second reading regulating city-owned parking ramps. Commissioner Jorgensen thanked Police Chief Neilsen for explaining the ordinance's necessity on a radio show. The ordinance was adopted.
- City Administrator's Report: Administrator Dustin Scott reported on the MAT Bus transit development plan, progress on an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system RFP targeted for approval on November 17, 2025, and ongoing personnel policy updates (leave, special pay).
Non-Agenda Items
- Commissioner Jorgensen reported on a successful Halloween event at downtown MIAPOW plaza, estimating attendance at 3,000 to 4,000 children and parents.
Key Outcomes
- Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Second reading approved. Effective July 1, 2026.
- AT&T Cell Tower: Temporary site license approved.
- Brookwood Meter Pit: Improvement district created, engineer directed to prepare report.
- Shadowwood Pavement (ID 2296): Engineer's report approved; resolution of necessity authorized.
- South Pond Pavement (ID 2297): Engineer's report approved; resolution of necessity authorized.
- Parking Ramp Ordinance (1264): Second reading approved and ordinance adopted.
- Next Meeting: Scheduled for November 17, 2025.
- **All formal votes on agenda items were unanimous.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the November 3rd West Fargo City Commission meeting. We welcome you all. We call the meeting to order. Uh please join the commission in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and through the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Madam Secretary, do you please call the role? Commissioner Anderson. Here commissioner Olson. Here. Commissioner Dartis. Here. Commissioner Zundell. Here. Commissioner Jorgensen. Here. The record show all commissioners are present. Item D is to approve the order of the agenda. Commissioner Jorgensen. As per request of City Engineer, Mr. Wallace, we will remove the item six on the agenda and I'll approve the rest of it. Okay. Thank you. I have a motion to approve the order of the agenda with one exclusion of item number six. Is there a second? Second. Commissioner Zundell, seconds. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Opposed. Motion carried. Next order of business is item E is to approve the minutes of October 20th, 2025. They have been distributed in your packets. Move to approve. Commissioner Wilson moves to approve the minutes of October 20th. Is there a second? Second. Commissioner Anderson seconds. We have a motion and a second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed. Motion carried. Item F, Commissioner Jorgensen. I'd like to recuse myself from voting on this issue. Commissioner Jorgensen is recusing himself from the building permits report. Permit has been distributed in your packets.
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