City of Moorhead - City Council Meeting Jul 13, 2026

The City of Moorhead City Council held a meeting on July 13, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A key agenda item was the approval of a redevelopment project involving Essentia Health, which will occupy 11,000 to 14,000 square feet on the first floor of a building along Center Avenue, with plans for future expansion. The project, with an investment of $245 per square foot, qualifies for a 15-year Renaissance Zone property tax exemption, and the council approved the resolution supporting this redevelopment. Additionally, the council held a public hearing and approved special assessments related to unpaid administrative penalties and maintenance actions from 2025, including snow and ice removal and tree removals, with some public objections addressed. The council also approved an ordinance granting a fiber optic franchise to Metro Fiberet LLC, allowing the company to operate in the public right-of-way with applicable permitting fees. Other discussions included community support initiatives for local businesses affected by construction, grant awards for organics recycling, and updates on various community and infrastructure projects. No new executive sessions or additional procurement actions were reported.