She stated first they are taking the Plan to the Committee's where they want approval. Mr. Zavoral suggested the Plan be presented at the departmental meeting. Ms. Thomasson suggested they do an annual report on the state of the neighborhoods in the form of a progress report. Mr. Stoner moved to approve the Hawthorne Neighborhood Plan. Second by Ms. Garrison.
All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Commissioner Preston stated this was wonderful work both from the neighborhood and Jessica Thomasson. The Committee received a copy of the Remodeling Tax Exemption, Proposed City of Fargo Policy developed by Jim Gilmour, Director of Planning. Mr. Ben Hushka, City Assessor, stated a three-year tax exemption policy has been existing for some time. He stated the exemption is for residential property over 25 years old or on commercial property of any age. He stated currently the Legislature included the tax exemption for additions to existing structures and extended it to five years.