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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in City of West Fargo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Street and Sidewalk Programs
The 2026 sidewalk improvement program's special assessment list was up for confirmation as Improvement District No. 6062.
Beaton Drive reconstruction
Reconstruction of Beaton Drive from Sheyenne Street to the Sheyenne River was up for protest determination and approval as Improvement District No. 3010. Affected property owners could see the cost on special assessments.
2027 Mill and Overlay Street Projects
Four 2027 repaving projects were scheduled for setup: collector streets (9th St W, 4th St E, 36th Ave E) and neighborhoods in Westport Beach, The Wilds, and West River. Creating the improvement districts starts the engineering and assessment process for those neighborhoods.
9th Street NE Grade Separation Contract
City Engineer Jerry Wallace was scheduled to present a bridge conduit change order on this grade-separation project, which separates road traffic from the railroad at 9th Street NE.
South-side neighborhood mill and overlays (Shadow Wood and South Pond)
The South Pond neighborhood was scheduled to move forward with pavement rehabilitation through bid acceptance and contract award.
9th Street NE grade separation (Improvement District 2293)
The commission accepted the bid and awarded the contract for a grade separation on 9th Street NE — a major rail/traffic safety project. Construction should reduce conflicts where the road crosses the railroad.
Sheyenne Riverside Traffic Study
A traffic study for the Sheyenne Riverside 1st Addition was scheduled for approval, addressing neighborhood traffic concerns.
2026 Centerline Striping
Award of the 2026 centerline striping project to Northstar Safety was scheduled, covering pavement markings on city streets.
2026 Pavement Condition Survey
The Commission was asked to authorize a Pavement Condition Index survey of the city's road network — the data that drives which streets get repaved in future budgets.
Midland 3rd Addition right-of-way access
A business expanding at 805 7th St NE needs driveway access onto 7th Avenue, a limited-access collector, with shared access to the neighboring property. It's tied to keeping spacing clear near the new roundabout at 9th Street NE and 7th Avenue.
2026 Asphalt Rejuvenation Treatment
Street maintenance was on the agenda: create Project No. 2307 and buy quoted material for 2026 asphalt rejuvenation, which extends the life of city streets.
Pedestrian Improvements -- 32nd Ave & 5th St W
The city is moving forward with Project No. 2304, pedestrian upgrades at 32nd Avenue and 5th Street West. The engineer's report was approved and design work begins now.
Improvement District No. 3006 -- Westwood Reconstruction
The city was set to approve plans and specifications and advertise for bids to rebuild 1st Ave E between Sheyenne Street and 4th Street E. This is the first formal step before construction bidding.
Meadow Ridge and 1st Avenue East reconstructions
The commission was scheduled to consider a resolution and bid award for reconstructing 1st Ave E between Sheyenne Street and 4th Street East, with the award contingent on state environmental review approval. Drivers in that corridor could see construction begin soon.
6th Street and 23rd Avenue East intersection improvements
The commission was scheduled to accept a bid and award a contract for intersection improvements at a busy east-side junction. Construction could mean detours and delays but improved traffic flow afterward.
9th St NE Grade Separation
Project No. 2293 would build a grade separation where 9th Street NE crosses the railroad. The agenda included overpass and C&M agreements.
9th St W / Mulberry Ln / 50th Ave W Intersection Improvements (ID 2301)
A new improvement district was created for intersection improvements at 9th Street W and Mulberry Lane/50th Avenue W. The engineer will now prepare a report on scope and cost.
52nd Ave & 9th St W Intersection Improvements (ID 2288)
The commission denied the proposed intersection improvement project, stopping the work from moving forward. Commissioner Olson was the lone vote to continue it.
2026 Public Works Mill & Overlay (Project No. 2300)
The city was set to formally create its 2026 street mill and overlay project and have the engineer prepare a report — the first step in the year's resurfacing program.
Pedestrian Improvements at 32nd Ave & 5th St W
The city is moving forward with Project No. 2304, pedestrian upgrades at 32nd Avenue and 5th Street West. The engineer's report was approved and design work begins now.
Transit shelters
The city accepted quotes and will purchase materials for new transit shelters.
Downtown Pedestrian Improvements
The commission was asked to create Project No. 2305 and authorize purchase and installation of RRFB — rapid-flashing beacon crosswalk signals — downtown. That's a safety boost for pedestrians.
Neighborhood pavement rehabilitation districts (2294, 2296, 2297)
The South Pond neighborhood was scheduled to move forward with pavement rehabilitation through bid acceptance and contract award.
2026 HSIP Intersections – Turn Lane Realignments (Project No. 2284)
A task order with engineering firm Bolton & Menk was scheduled for approval to design turn lane realignments at safety-priority intersections funded through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program.
BNSF rail crossing subsurface replacement at 26th St NW and 7th Ave NE
The city and BNSF will share the cost of replacing the subsurface at the rail crossing — smoother crossings and fewer rough-road repairs.
9th Street & 7th Avenue NE Reconstruction (ID 2265)
The bid was accepted and a contract awarded to rebuild this northeast corridor — expect construction and detours in that area.