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 (18)(Zoning)
Hope Lutheran illuminated sign in residential district
No city cost — the church pays for the sign and permitting.
Sandhills 9th Addition zone change
Seasonal fireworks sales in Mapleton Township
General Plan amendment for Urban Renewal and Urban Development
Short-term rental licensing
Not detailed, though new software and the rental licensing program carry implementation costs.
Oversized accessory structures in Rural Estate district
Brooks Harbor 5th Addition Rezone
Notification radius limits for rezoning hearings
Beyond Shelter Inc. General Plan Amendment
Proposed 118-unit apartment complex on Sheyenne Street
The developer argued the project would raise city tax revenue even under a proposed five-year tax break, while neighbors worried about special assessments if Sheyenne Street needs widening.
Sandhills 9th Addition zone change and subdivision
West Fargo Airport compatibility
Building and excavation code updates
Fee changes could alter permit costs for builders and homeowners; amounts were not stated in the agenda.
Commercial rezoning at 1202 Prairie Parkway
Concrete crushing operation near neighboring industrial businesses
Opponents fear potential drops in nearby property values; the city gets new industrial lots and public street right-of-way dedication.
Proposed ordinance amendment regarding inert landfills
Meyer's 2nd Addition rezone request (A25-23)
ARD Properties 1st Addition Subdivision and Conditional Use Permit
Decisions during term (3)
Recorded while Jorgensen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Zoning)
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