WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is beginning the process of studying who can operate short-term rental properties. The new Short Term Rental Committee will hold it’s first meeting on Monday starting at 4:30 at West Fargo City Hall. While the meeting is public, there will be no public comment period. The city is looking at passing an ordinance…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — City commissioners in West Fargo vote to table the second reading of a new ordinance to restrict who can operate short-term rental properties. It would make primary residences the only ones eligible to be used as short-term rentals, leaving investment properties out of the equation. Commissioners decided to start a committee to look into the…
Frank Lenzmeier / October 2020WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Services will be held Friday for former West Fargo City Commissioner Frank Lenzmeier. He died last week at the age of 85. We caught up with Lenzmeier back in 2020 during the pandemic when he was serving as president of the West Fargo Area Community Program. The program was holding a…
Amy ZundelWEST FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The West Fargo Park District has hired City Commissioner Amy Zundel as its new executive director. The park board vote was unanimous. Zundel, who was elected to the commission in June, will replace Barb Erbstoesser who retired after heading the park district for more than 35 years. Initially, there were 58 applicants for the position….
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People in West Fargo will see their utility rates increase by around $8 on average per month next year. The city commission has approved increases in water, sewer, forestry and vector control, and sanitation rates. The new rates will cover increasing costs, infrastructure and other projects, and will help build a reserve for future projects…
Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski taking his second oath of officeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders are being sworn in to office after winning their respective races in the June election. Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski was sworn in for a second term after running unopposed. Two new council members, Tricia Berg and Michael Fridolfs, were also sworn in. In West…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One day after a forum for Fargo City Commission candidates was held, another forum is held for candidates in West Fargo. This one was hosted by The Chamber in partnership with the Building Industry Association. All five city commission candidates took part including Tyler Erickson, Rory Jorgensen, DeAnn Reed, John Severson and Amy Zundel. One…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The West Fargo City Commission voted unanimously to approve additional funding as the plan moves forward to relocate city staff offices to the former WEX building, south of I-94. City Administrator Dustin Scott wanted an additional $325,000 on top of an already $500,000 budget to replace older technology in the new location. The new location…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley hold a candidate forum for a chance to meet and talk with the people running for West Fargo City Commission. There are two open seats to fill on the commission. Mandy George and Mark Simmons are leaving. Five people are in the running. The candidates are…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo City Commissioners take up the issue of allowing backyard chickens in the city. They voted three to two to allow up to six chickens with an annual permit. One commissioner said he has heard concerns about attracting predators, smells and the amount of daylight it takes to produce eggs. Commissioners Mark Simmons and…
