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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Moorhead will hold a Public Hearing at the Hjemkomst Center Auditorium, 202 1st Ave N, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm to consider the following items:

1.    Request of Partridge Creek, LLC, for Vacation of 10-foot Utility Easements within Partridge Creek Addition described as follows: 

The Southwest 10.00 feet of Block 4, Partridge Creek Addition, excepting therefrom the Northwest and Southeast 10.00 feet thereof in the City of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota.

2.    Request of Agassiz Builders, LLC, for Zoning Map Amendment from CC: Community Commercial to LI: Light Industrial and Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Commercial to Industrial at:

1325 Main Ave SE – Parcel 58.799.0100 - Part of Lot 10, Block 1, Twelfth Avenue Business Park Addition and Part of Lot 1, Block 1, Twelfth Avenue Business Park Second Addition, Both to the City of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota (abbreviated description – full description available by request) 

3.    Request of M. Mahmood, on behalf of Boston Auto Sales, LLC, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto sales business in LI: Light Industrial at:

2520 20th Ave S – 58.228.0060 – Lot 6, Block 1, Erickson First Addition, City of Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota. 

At the hearing, the City of Moorhead will afford an opportunity for interested persons to be heard with respect to these items.

If you cannot attend the hearing in person and wish to make a comment, please submit oral or written comments no later than noon the day of the meeting to:

Planning & Zoning, PO Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561 or contact staff at planning@moorheadmn.gov or 218.299.5374.

The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube Channel and on Moorhead Community Access Media (MCAM) on Midco Channel 12 or Sparklight Channel 58.

The Moorhead Police Department will conduct Active Threat Training next week, July 20–23, at Moorhead High School (2300 4 Ave S).

The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2026-05: An Ordinance granting a fiber optic franchise to Metro Fibernet, LLC on July 27, 2026 at the City Council meeting. For more information, please visit the Agendas and Minutes section of our City Council Meetings page.

Work will begin on 17 St N from 1 Ave N to 4 Ave N at 7 am, Wednesday, July 15. This City Roadway project is scheduled to begin along with underground utilities, curb, sidewalk, and pedestrian ramp improvements. The contractor anticipates this phase of work to last 4-5 weeks, weather permitting.

Properties that are located on 17 St N between 1 Ave N & 4 Ave N will lose direct access to driveways during this construction phase. All affected addresses should utilize adjacent street parking locations outside of the designated construction area. Residents should not park directly adjacent or in front of the closures and construction signage.

Residents on 17 St in the impacted area should remove vehicles from their garages and driveways before the start of work at 7am on Wednesday. Garbage collection and mail delivery will continue as normally scheduled during this portion of the work.

Individuals with disabilities or special access considerations should contact staff as soon as possible when access issues are known. The City will work with residents to meet their access needs during construction.

Moorhead residents can apply to help make repairs and improvements with a low interest rate.

The program, which runs through October 31, partners Moorhead residents with Gate City Bank to revitalize mature neighborhoods, helping local homeowners make repairs and improvements with a low interest rate.

Program funds may be used to address code and structural issues, improve energy efficiency and make general property improvements. Applicants must be the owner-occupant of the home and meet credit requirements. Qualifying projects for the bank’s home improvement programs range from patio additions and new garages to safety repairs like furnace replacements and accessibility adjustments. Funds may also be used to address code and structural corrections, energy improvements and general property upgrades.

Applications must be received on or before October 31, 2026, and projects must be within Moorhead city limits. Each application is subject to credit qualification and a home evaluation, and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. Loan amounts can range from $10,000 to $100,000, and each location may have varied rates and requirements. To learn more and apply, visit the Home Improvement Page on our website.

Questions on Property, Contractor, or Renovation Items?

Call the City of Moorhead at 218.299.5397 or email Governmental Affairs.

Would YOU like to create a moveable interactive art piece?

Proposals are due by Friday, September 4 at 10:00am.

The City of Moorhead is issuing a Call for Public Art to seek proposals for an inspirational and movable art piece to be located at different locations throughout Moorhead. Interactive elements are desired and encouraged for the piece. Examples of interactive elements include kinetic sculptures, digital installations, and tactile elements. The City invites artists to envision a piece that will engage the community through interactive elements in an innovative way.

A strong proposal will envision an art piece that: 

·         Has interactive elements that invite public participation; and

·         Promotes creativity and youth engagement; and

·         Is safe for all members of the public to interact with; and

·         Is durable and can be outside during various weather conditions; and

·         Entices people to gather.

Project submissions will be reviewed and ranked by the Artist Review Team (A.R.T.). Their recommendation will then be forwarded to the Art and Culture Commission, where they will provide a recommendation to City Council, who will make the final determination. 

Please review full details for the Request for Art and email any questions to art@moorheadmn.gov.

If this interests you, please submit your proposal by 10:00am on Friday, September 4, 2026. We hope to hear from you!