The council meeting’s focal point was the approval of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, a comprehensive framework designed to guide Dilworth’s development over the coming years. This plan is the result of a ten-month collaborative effort, including extensive community input gathered through surveys and an interactive map, which received 86 responses. Key issues identified by residents included roadway safety, the need for more parks and community amenities, and ensuring growth that maintains the city’s character as a bedroom community. Specific suggestions from the community included safe crossings on Highway 10 and improved bike and pedestrian connections to Moorhead, as well as aspirations for a regional park within Dilworth.

Adam Altenberg from the Metro Council of Governments presented the plan, which comprises ten sections covering topics such as land use, housing, transportation, public services, infrastructure, and economic development. The document outlines goals to promote balanced growth, support economic development through strategic land use, and preserve community character while planning for future growth. Housing goals focus on providing diverse options and maintaining neighborhood vitality. Transportation objectives aim to ensure a safe street network, expand multimodal options, and improve public transit access.

In addition to the comprehensive plan, the future land use map was another significant topic of discussion. The map serves as a foundational document guiding the city’s growth, outlining areas for potential development, including a light industrial area in the northwest and additional housing north of 15th Avenue. Buffering strategies were discussed to mitigate density concerns in residential areas, with a 120-foot low-density buffer proposed. The map also incorporated findings from a previous study on 8th Avenue, proposing a curvier alignment to control speeding.

The council approved Resolution 2,602, which formally adopts the future land use map. This map includes mixed-use development scenarios between 12th Avenue South and 336, with plans for commercial development along 12th Avenue and high-density residential units to align with growth projections. Coordination with the city of Moorhead was emphasized to ensure compatibility of land uses across borders, and areas intended for annexation were illustrated.

Annexation was another major topic, with several resolutions addressing orderly annexation agreements with Moorhead and Moorhead Township. Discussions included land to the northwest of the community, earmarked for future developments by Resco and Red River Valley Co-op. The council approved Resolution 26-03, facilitating annexation without objections, noting that the city would repay township taxes over two years. Another annexation north of 15th Avenue, covering approximately 383 acres, was also approved without questions.

The 34th Street Reconstruction Project was discussed in detail. This project, in partnership with the City of Moorhead, has a total cost of approximately $6.5 million, with significant federal funding. An initial pay request of around $177,000 was approved, reflecting Dilworth’s share of the project. Change orders were also reviewed, including adjustments for streetlights, traffic control signage, and the relocation of a bus shelter. A notable change involved redesigning portions of the roadway to accommodate existing storm sewer infrastructure, leading to modifications in pipe sizes and layout. The council noted cost savings due to Moorhead self-performing some work, which were passed on to Dilworth.

The meeting also addressed the Woodbridge and Summerwood Pond dredging project, with seven bids received. The council approved a contract with KPH, a South Fargo company, whose bid of $333,937 was the lowest. The design estimate for the project was $450,000, with three bids under this figure.

Routine administrative matters were also discussed, including the designation of official depositories for 2026 and the appointment of Julie Nash as the acting vice mayor. The council designated the Fargo Forum as the official newspaper for 2026 and adjusted the date of the May 25 city council meeting to May 26.