West Fargo City Commission Meeting - January 19, 2026

The West Fargo City Commission met on Monday, January 19, 2026, at an afternoon session. All commissioners were present. The meeting covered routine approvals, a second reading of a zone change, a land acquisition from Cass County, and an update on the HR director search.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of the order of the agenda.
• Approval of the minutes from January 5, 2026.
• Approval of the building permit report.
• Approval of the consent agenda (items A through M).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were received.

Discussion Items

• Zone Change (Second Reading) – A25-23 Meyer Second Edition: Aaron Nelson, Planning Director, presented the request to rezone 1202 Prairie Parkway from R-2 (Limited Multiple Dwellings) to C (Light Commercial). The first reading was approved on January 5, 2026. No changes were made. The commission approved the second reading unanimously.
• Land Acquisition from Cass County: City Engineer Jerry Wallace presented two parcels: one on 12th Avenue North (acquired during bridge removal) and one on 52nd Avenue South (roundabout construction). The county will convey the parcels via quick claim deed for $1. The 12th Avenue North parcel carries special assessments of over $25,000. The commission unanimously approved the acquisition.
• City Administrator’s Report: Dustin Scott reported on the HR director search. Out of 34 applicants, six were offered interviews, four accepted, and three finalists are moving to a second round of interviews scheduled for the following week. Scott also thanked the street department for quick snow removal over the weekend.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimous approval of all consent items.
• Approved the second reading of the zone change for Meyer Second Edition (motion by Olson, second by Anderson).
• Approved the land acquisition from Cass County (motion by Zundell, second by Anderson).
• No further business; meeting adjourned.