Fargo City Commission To Introduce Additional Public Input Opportunities

Press release from the City of Fargo:

August 6, 2020

Beginning with the August 10 meeting, the Fargo City Commission agenda will feature defined clarifications as to which items on the agenda are open for public comment. These agenda items of considerable public interest will be denoted with the designator “Public Input Opportunity.” Items which may not have traditionally been considered public hearings in the past will now be open for comment under this public input opportunity.

In an effort to foster additional dialogue opportunities, the Fargo City Commission will be implementing a scheduled “Resident Comment” period during regular meetings of the City Commission. Fargo residents choosing to exercise their rights to comment will each be afforded two-and-a-half minutes for their comments; this ensures other residents have an opportunity to also comment in a timely manner. Only one person may utilize the podium at a time and will be required to supply their full name and address before commenting for purposes of the meeting minutes. The resident comment period will not exceed 30 minutes per meeting. This new opportunity will allow the ability to discuss topics which were not placed on that meeting’s agenda but are of importance to individual residents. Comments are encouraged on any applicable topic during this time period, but inflammatory or inappropriate language will not be allowed. The comment period is intended for listening and learning purposes; City Commission comment or action will not be undertaken during this comment session.

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