CITY OF FARGO Archives - Page 8 of 15

“Stay Interviews” Find Stress, Burnout & Internal Politics Issues Among Fargo Officers And City Staff

December 22, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The City of Fargo has released the results of a new program called “stay interviews” aimed to give employees the opportunity to have discussions with supervisors and help the city retain employees. Human resources interviewed 90 officers and civilian employees over several weeks. It followed the retirements and resignations of several officers not long after Police…

Fargo contractor’s excavating license revoked, legal action planned against city

December 22, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A local contractor said he plans to take legal action against the City of Fargo after the City Commission voted unanimously to revoke his company’s excavation license at a special meeting Wednesday morning. City officials said they have worked with Drain Services, Inc. for a number of years to bring the company into compliance and cited issues…

Romantix files emergency motion to allow it to open

December 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Romantix has filed an emergency motion asking a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order by December 19 to allow the company to open its business at 74 Broadway N. by December 27. The motion claims that if Romantix is not granted the requested relief and the city finalizes the amendments as expected by December 27,…

Fargo Looks To Change Adult Establishment Regulations In Middle of Romantix Lawsuit

December 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With a legal battle over an adult bookstore’s proposed move in downtown Fargo, the city is looking to amend the municipal code when it comes to adult entertainment centers and establishments. The first reading of an ordinance to change the code definitions and regulations was held during last night’s meeting. The vote was four to one…

Fargo says Romantix has no First Amendment claim, asks judge to dismiss suit

December 6, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The city of Fargo has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Romantix, Inc., the adult entertainment company seeking to open a new store in the heart of downtown. In late October Romantix filed its federal suit against the city, alleging that Fargo’s Land Development Code (LDC) is unconstitutional and claiming the city is…

Details Over New Agreement Between Roers And City of Fargo Over Townhomes Released

August 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An agreement between the City of Fargo and Roers over townhomes that were supposed to be built by the end of 2021 is made public. The city commission in June found the company in default of building the townhomes near St. Paul Newman Center Church. The new agreement extends the completion deadline to May 2023. If…

City resolves Fargo townhome dispute with Roers construction

August 12, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – It appears the months-long squabble over the Roosevelt neighborhood townhome project in north Fargo has been resolved. The city has negotiated a final settlement with Roers Construction that will allow the building of seven townhomes that were supposed to be completed by the end of last year. It’s part of the Newman Center Project near the NDSU…

“Race: Are we so different?” exhibit seeks to educate people at Fargo City Hall

An exhibition to expand your knowledge on the history of race relations in the United States has a temporary home.

July 7, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — YWCA of Cass-Clay moves their “Race: Are we so different?” mini-exhibition to Fargo’s City Hall as part of the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism. “It’s for people to ask the questions that you’ve always wanted to ask and you weren’t sure if in fact you’re going to be offending the other person or the other culture….

City of Fargo prepares for road construction season

April 21, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the snow melting away, a new season returns to the region: road construction season. Fargo city engineers are designing a plan to rebuild roads, using a system determining how many potholes are on the road and how often the street department has to do maintenance. “We have a pavement management system that goes and drives…

Fargo city administrator to retire in June

April 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo City Administrator Bruce Grubb is retiring. His last day on the job is June 24. Grubb began his career in 1989 as a civil engineer. In 2016, he was promoted to city administrator after the retirement of Pat Zavoral. “I want to express my sincere appreciation to the City Commission, The City of Fargo and the…