Shelly Carlson
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Top issues during term (20)
Interactive public art projects moving forward
About $12,500 in city arts funding is earmarked for 2026, with grant options possible.
Youth Poet Laureate program for 2027
Not yet determined — a stipend and program costs would need to be worked into the outline.
Border City Enterprise Zone Policy Changes
The cost of the workers' compensation rebate program was not detailed in the available materials.
Make Moorhead Home Property Tax Rebate Extension
Reduces property tax revenue modestly while supporting homeowners in the rebate program.
Special Assessments for Public Improvements
Affected property owners will see assessments on their property statements for the benefiting improvements.
Easement Vacations in Prairie Parkway and Mallard Creek Additions
A developer's agreement with the city will govern infrastructure costs; the 40th Ave S street study (possible roundabout) is due this spring.
Partridge Creek East Addition replat
No changes affect the existing developer's agreement, so no new cost to the city.
Unfinished Rough Diamond self-storage project
The city has already put public money into the project, so the main ongoing cost now is keeping it maintained.
Auto sales near Apple Tree Lane neighborhood
The city could collect fines if the business violates its permit conditions.
2025 special assessments for unpaid penalties and abatements
Affected property owners will see the unpaid 2025 charges added to their property tax statements.
Proposed Wireless Tower at 1817 11th St N
Romkey Park reclassification
None — the reclassification itself costs nothing.
Preserve on Broadway Addition Development
Financial terms of the amendment were not stated in the materials provided.
HRC Award - December 14, 2026
Preliminary 2027 City Tax Levy
The proposed levy ceiling of $822,286 is about $32,400 more than 2026, though the final number could be lower.
Gooseberry Park Playground and Shelter Replacement
The project budget amount was to be approved as part of the resolution; no figure was stated in the materials provided.
2026-2027 Tree Trimming Contract
A $298,900 contract for two years of tree trimming work.
2027-2029 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
No direct cost to taxpayers — it's a compliance requirement tied to accepting federal airport grants.
River View Heights repositioning and possible sale
Sale proceeds could fund relocation costs, rehabilitation of remaining public housing units, or new affordable housing; capital funds may be needed for relocation in the meantime.
PHA Five-Year Plan and policy amendments
Capital funds would be redirected to cover relocation costs if the disposition moves forward.
Decisions during term (392)
Recorded while Carlson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agenda amendments
Approval of September 21, 2026 minutes
Consent Agenda
Approval of September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Resolution to Approve 2026 Border City Enterprise Zone Program
Resolution for Adoption of Special Assessments for Public Improvements
2026B General Obligation Improvement Bonds — Parameters Resolution
September 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Resolution to Approve Preliminary & Final Plat for Partridge Creek East Addition
Resolution to Approve Conditional Use Permit for Auto Sales at 2600 12 Ave S
Resolution to Approve Minor Subdivision – 800 Holiday Dr - Parcel 58.327.0040
Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Bridge Maintenance Agreement for Metropolitan Area Vehicle and Pedestrian Bridges
Resolution to Approve Change Orders #1, #2, and #3 for the Prairie Parkway 3rd Addition Project (Eng. No. 26-A6-02)
Resolution to Authorize Submission of SPRA Grant Application
Approval of October 5 Agenda
Approval of August 3, 2026 Minutes
Agenda Amendments
Approval of Minutes
August 3, 2026
Adjourn
Voting record (4)
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