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West Fargo City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Commission Chambers 5:30 PM
The West Fargo City Commission met on Tuesday, February 16,2021, at 5:30 pm. Those
present were Commissioners Bernie Dardis, Eric Gjerdevig, Mark Simmons, Brad Olson,
and Mandy George. President of the Board Bernie Dardis called the meeting to order
at 5:30 PM.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioner Gjerdevig moved and Commissioner Olson seconded to approve the
order of the agenda as distributed with the requested changes of:
• Regular agenda item number two be removed from the agenda "Conditional
Use Permit for Off-Premise Signage at 2920 Sheyenne St - Northern Lights
Property" and be replaced with the consent agenda item i "Approve the
Agreement with Burian & Associates for Development of the WaterSmart Grant
Application".
• Consent agenda items j and k be moved to the regular agenda as items (j) 88
and (k) 8C . j. Approval of a Five Year Remodel Exemption - All Season
Motorsports has added an addition, which has added over $45,000 in property
value. Since they have met the application criteria and the minimum value
threshold they are eligible for this 5 year exemption. (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
and k. Approval of a Five Year Remodel Exemption - Northern Stone has
remo,deled their office, which has added over $45,000 in property value. Since
they have met the application criteria and the minimum value threshold they
are eligible for this 5 year exemption. (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
• Consent agenda item f. "Sierra Townhomes Assignment of PILOT Agreement" be
moved to the regular agenda as item 8A.
No opposition. Motion carried.
Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner Olson seconded to approve the
minutes of February 1, 2021 as presented. No opposition. Motion carried.
The Commission reviewed the Building Department Activity Report dated February 16,
2021 and Building Permits #210104-210159. Commissioner Olson moved and
Commissioner Gjerdevig seconded to approve the Building Permits as presented. No
opposition. Motion carried.
Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner Gjerdevig seconded to approve the
following items from the Consent Agenda with the amendments:
a. Bills
b. Schedule a Public Hearing and 1st Reading on the Rezoning at 5:30 pm on
March 1,2021 for Lots 20 and 21, Block 3 of Westview 1st Addition, City of
West Fargo, North Dakota

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West Fargo City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 16,2021
Commission Chambers 5:30 PM
c. Schedule a Public Hearing and 1st Reading on the Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment at 5:30 pm on March 1, 2021 for the A: Agricultural District
standards to include within the conditionally permitted uses of 4-421.3 for the
"Seasonal sale of retail goods"
d. Corridor Overlay Site Plan Review and Access Review to an Arterial Roadway
for 1055 32nd Avenue West (Lot 4, Block 1 of Eagle Run 19th Addition), City of
West Fargo, North Dakota
e. Receive and Approve 2019 City of West Fargo Financial Audit
f. Sierra Townhomes Assignment of PILOT Agreement (This item was moved to
the regular agenda as item BA).
g. Gaming Site Authorization for Fargo West Rotary. Games to be conducted:
Raffles on 5-21-2021 at Fargo Harley Davidson at 701 Christianson Dr W
h. Games of Chance for NDSU Ducks Unlimited. Games to be conducted: Raffle
on 3-1B-2021 at the Speedway Event Center at 6BO Main Ave W
i. Approve the Agreement with Burian & Associates for Development of the
WaterSmart Grant Application (This item was moved to the regular agenda as
item 2).
j. Approval of a Five Year Remodel Exemption - All Season Motorsports has
added an addition, which has added over $45,000 in property value. Since
they have met the application criteria and the minimum value threshold they
are eligible for this 5 year exemption. (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025) (This item
was moved to the regular agenda as item BB) .
k, Approval of a Five Year Remodel Exemption - Northern Stone has remodeled
their office, which has added over $45,000 in property value. Since they have
met the application criteria and the minimum value threshold they are
eligible for this 5 year exemption. (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) (This item was
moved to the regular agenda as item BC).
I. Reappointment of Marshall McCullough to the Economic Development
Advisory Committee as the Services Representative
m. Appointment of Tom McDougal to the Economic Development Advisory
Committee as the Technology Representative
Tim Solberg, Planning and Zoning Director appeared before Commission to hold the
2nd Reading on the Rezoning and Final Plat Approval based on conditions listed in the
staff report for the Steffes 9th Addition (previously referred to as Agassiz Addition),
Replat and Rezoning from R-3: Multiple Dwellings and HC: Heavy Commercial to PUD:
Planned Unit Development - Tim Solberg, Director of Planning and Zoning. Following
discussion, Commissioner Gjerdevig moved and Commissioner Olson seconded to
approve the second reading of the Rezoning and Final Plat Approval based on
conditions listed in the staff report for the Steffes 9th Addition (previously referred to as
Agassiz Addition), Replat and Rezoning from R-3: Multiple Dwellings and He: Heavy
Commercial to PUD: Planned Unit Development. No opposition. Motion carried.

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~oJ West Fargo City Commission Meeting
WEST Tuesday, February 16, 2021
FARGO Commission Chambers 5:30 PM
Matt Andvik, Public Works Director appeared before the Commission to discuss regular
agenda item two that was previously on the agenda as consent agenda item i.
"Approve the Agreement with Burian & Associates for Development of the WaterSmart
Grant Application. Following discussion, Commissioner Olson moved and Commissioner
Gjerdevig seconded to approve the Agreement with Burian & Associates for
Development of the WaterSmart Grant Application. 1\10 opposition. Motion carried.
Tim Solberg, Planning and Zoning Director appeared before the Commission to hold the
Public Hearing: Partial Vacation of 3rd Avenue NW and Final Plat Approval for Crary
Industries Addition. Following discussion, Commissioner George moved and
Commissioner Olson seconded to approve the Partial Vacation of 3rd Avenue NW and
Final Plat Approval for Crary Indus"tries Addition. 1\10 opposition. Motion carried.
Mark Housh, Inspections Administrator appeared before the Commission to ask them to
Consider and Hold First Reading for all proposed Ordinance Amendments in one action
or if necessary in separate motions for each proposed amendment. Following
discussion, Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner Gjerdevig seconded to
approve the first reading for all proposed Ordinance Amendments in one action. No
opposition. Motion carried.
Dustin Scott, City Engineer appeared before the Commissioners to ask to approve
resolution accepting bid and award contract for Improvement District No. 1315.2.
Following discussion, Commissioner Olson moved and Commissioner Simmons
seconded to approve "the resolution accepting bid and award contract for
Improvement District No. 1315.2 to Dirt Dynamics. Commissioner George opposed.
Motion carried on a 4: 1 vote.
Matt Andvik, Public Works Director appeared before the Commission to ask for
approval of the Lagoon Decommissioning Plan and 2021 Budget Amendment.
Following discussion, Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner George
seconded to approve the Lagoon Decommissioning Plan and 2021 Budget
Amendment. No opposition, Motion carried.
Malachi Peterson, City Planner appeared before the Commission to give a presentation
of COLOR FEST and to ask for acceptance of grant and approval of city funding.
Nicole Dutton wi"th the Yards Business Association and Thunder Coffee came forward to
discuss the item. Following discussion, Commissioner Gjerdevig moved and
Commissioner George seconded to accept the grant and approve city funding for
COLOR FEST. No opposition. Motion carried.
Melissa Richard, Communications Director appeared before the Commission to ask for
approval of the signage estimate for The Lights parking garage and Essentia Health
Plaza. Following discussion, Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner Olson
seconded to approve the signage estimate for the Essentia Health Plaza. No
opposition. Motion carried.

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West Fargo City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 16,2021
Commission Chambers 5:30 PM
John Shockley, City Attorney appeared before the Commission to ask for approval of
regular agenda item 8A that was previously on the agenda as consent agenda item f.
"Sierra Townhomes Assignment of PILOT Agreement". Following discussion,
Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner Gjerdevig seconded to approve the
Sierra Townhomes Assignment of PILOT Agreement. No opposition. Motion carried.
Nick Lee, City Assessor appeared before the Commission to ask for approval of consent
agenda item j. "Approval of a Five Year Remodel Exemption - All Season Motorsports
has added an addition, which has added over $45,000 in property value. Since they
have met the application criteria and the minimum value threshold they are eligible for
this 5 year exemption", which was moved to the regular agenda as item 88 and
consent agenda item k. Approval of a Five Year Remodel Exemption - Northern Stone
has remodeled their office, which has added over $45,000 in property value. Since they
have met the application criteria and the minimum value threshold they are eligible for
this 5 year exemption. (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) ", which was moved to the regular
agenda as item 8C. Following discussion, Commissioner Simmons moved and
Commissioner Gjerdevig seconded to table the consent agenda items j and k, that
were moved to the regular agenda as items 8B and 8e. No opposition. Motion carried.
Tina Fisk, City Administrator appeared before the Commission and provided the
following for the City Administrator Report:
A. Asked to extend the COVID Mask Strategy until May 3rd , 2021. Commissioner
Simmons moved and Commissioner Olson seconded to approve the
extension of ·the Mask Strategy. Commissioner George opposed. Motion
carried on a 4:1 vote.
B. Pinewood Derby Contest was won by Commission President Bernie Dardis
C. Melissa Richard, Communications Director came forward to give an update
on the "Love Your Local" gift card program. There were no correspondence.
There were no non-agenda items.
Commissioner Simmons moved and Commissioner Olson seconded to adjourn the
meeting. No opposition. Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM.
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Tina Fisk, City Administrator