Commissioner· 2024-07-01 to 2028-06-01 sworn in July 1 2024 per MPR; month-level end: June 2028 four-year term
Rory Jorgensen
City of West Fargo
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Top issues during term (20)
Final 2027 library budget
The 2027 budget sets next year's city spending and tax levy.
Growth Area Plan adoption
The plan guides future infrastructure spending, though no dollar figure was listed.
Sanitary sewer rehabilitation, Project No. 1352
The sewer repair project carries contract costs funded through city infrastructure budgets.
Beaton Drive reconstruction
Costs would likely be recovered through special assessments on benefiting properties.
Brooks Harbor patio home rezone and neighborhood traffic
A 2021 traffic study estimated the previously allowed commercial use would have generated about 660 daily trips, several times more than the proposed patio homes.
Summer Boost program posts record participation
The library is about 64% through its annual appropriation with just under $1 million remaining for year-end bills.
Lagoon property redevelopment readiness
The task order represents a city investment in preparing the site for development.
Ordinance No. 1286 — liability of owners and occupants for services
Could shift responsibility for unpaid service charges between property owners and occupants.
Main library lease with West Fargo Public Schools
Operating costs weren't detailed, but the usage numbers will inform future budget discussions about the branch.
2026 street and sidewalk programs
Assessments would be placed on benefiting properties.
9th Street NE grade separation (Improvement District 2293)
Contract value comes from the accepted bid; the cost lands on the city's capital construction budget.
ARD Properties (2nd Addition) Improvement District No. 1361
2027 employee health benefits
Reduced health insurance costs could lower the city's 2027 expenses, though figures were not provided.
Hope Lutheran illuminated sign in residential district
No city cost — the church pays for the sign and permitting.
Economic development fund request for Brew Bird West Fargo
The dollar amount of the request was not stated in the published agenda.
AT&T cell tower permanent site license
Lease terms and payments were not stated in the published agenda.
South-side neighborhood mill and overlays (Shadow Wood and South Pond)
Contract amount was not stated in the published agenda.
Future library facility planning moves forward
No costs announced yet — just early partner conversations.
Inert landfill zoning amendment
Hauling waste farther away or paying other landfills would drive up costs that could land in residents' utility rates.
Proposed Bylaw Changes
Decisions during term (193)
Recorded while Jorgensen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of agenda order
Consent agenda (August minutes and financial reports)
Final 2027 budget approval
Board orientation meeting on November 12
Adjournment
Approve Order of the Agenda
Consent Agenda: Minutes and Financial Reports
Recommendation and Selection of New Board Member — Kim Carter
Approval of Updated Bylaws
Election of Officers
Meeting Room Policy
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes – August 12, 2026
Adjourn
Approval of Order of Agenda
Approval of Minutes – August 11, 2026
A26-16 McMahon Estates 4th Addition – Conditional Use Permit for oversized accessory structure
A26-1 Section 10, T139N, R50W – Conditional Use Permit for seasonal fireworks sales
A26-18 ARD Properties 2nd Addition – Replat
Adjournment
Voting record (70)
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