Airport Authority Special Meeting - 06.29.2026

The City of Fargo held a special Airport Authority meeting on June 29, 2026, primarily to discuss flooring options and cleaning solutions for the airport concourse and bathrooms. The discussion focused on whether to replace the existing white tile with terrazzo tile, alternate ceramic tiles, or carpet, considering durability, maintenance, and cost. Several tile options were presented with associated costs, including a terrazzo option estimated at around $1.6 million and other ceramic tile options around $800,000. The group debated the feasibility of cleaning the existing white tile using different cleaning products, with experts suggesting that detergent residue was causing dirt buildup and that an alcohol-based cleaner might restore the tile's original appearance. Consensus leaned toward continuing with the white tile in the concourse if cleaning proved effective within 72 hours, while replacing bathroom tiles with terrazzo or other alternatives due to higher wear and maintenance issues. The meeting concluded with plans to conduct further research on tile options, an electronic vote on terrazzo-look tile samples, and a potential amendment to previous motions to proceed with white tile installation in the concourse pending cleaning results. No final contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but procurement decisions regarding tile materials and cleaning products were actively discussed.