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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.
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.
Sheyenne Riverside Traffic Study
A traffic study for the Sheyenne Riverside 1st Addition was scheduled for approval, addressing neighborhood traffic concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.