West Fargo residents ask me all the time about Special Assessments.  It goes without saying that the general attitude towards specials is that they are not very special.  Here is a quick overview of the common discussion points. People would love to get rid of specials; however, the money still needs to come from somewhere.  That could be higher lot prices, higher utility fees, higher … Continue reading Specials are not Special

At tonight’s West Fargo City Commission meeting we discussed the desire of the West Fargo Park District to sell/develop the Beaton Farm property. This is unchartered territory for the Park District to sell what many consider to be a park.  This land, donated to them for public good, is a result of work done by previous city commissions to require developers to provide land for … Continue reading Parks and Zoning

Over the last year, I have visited with many people about special assessments!  It’s a topic that comes up often through conversations and emails with West Fargo residents.  People often question the need for various projects, costs, and the overall process related to assessments.  This modest dislike for specials though turns to absolute hatred when people perceive the process (and final dollar amount) as not … Continue reading Fair Assessments