Central ND News

The City of Wahpeton is organizing a public input meeting on Tuesday, November 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Central Time to discuss planned upgrades for Fourth Avenue South and Fourth Street South. The event will take place at Wahpeton City Hall, located at 1900 Fourth Street North.

The session will follow an open house format, with a formal presentation scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Representatives from the City of Wahpeton and Interstate Engineering, Inc. are expected to attend and address questions or concerns from residents.

Proposed improvements involve extensive infrastructure work on both streets. Planned activities include replacing water mains, gate valves, water services, sanitary sewer mains and manholes, storm sewer mains and catch basins, as well as curb and gutter installation. The project also covers new pavement, aggregate base layers, concrete driveways and sidewalks, ADA ramps, tree removal and planting, updated signage and pavement markings, topsoil application, and seeding.

A pre-recorded presentation along with additional materials will be accessible on the City of Wahpeton's website at www.wahpeton.com/index.asp?SEC=651DEAE9-FC1D-4CB4-8B5A-7B442C9D147B&DE=EA674A5E-0123-49B8-B77A-7E165C5A4877.

Residents who cannot attend in person may submit written comments by mail or email by November 20, 2025. Comments should reference “Public Input Meeting - PCN 24449” in the heading or subject line. Submissions can be sent to Interstate Engineering, Inc., Attn Damon DeVillers, PE at 1999 Fourth St. N Suite A, Wahpeton ND 58075 or damon.devillers@interstateeng.com.

The city states: "The City of Wahpeton will consider every request for reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility or other accommodation for people with disabilities. Language interpretation and translation services will be available upon request for this meeting."