Oakport residents receive Moorhead Public Service (MPS) electric service and MPS rates once electric service is transferred to MPS.  MPS has acquired the electric service territory from Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association (RRVCPA), and is in the process of acquiring the electric service territory from Xcel Energy.  Electric service territory is expected to be transferred from Xcel Energy to MPS by September 30, 2017.  Sign up for e-Notification (Oakport Annexation) for updates as they become available.  

An Electric Service Extension surcharge is charged to MPS customers in newly-acquired service areas.  The surcharge rate was defined in the Orderly Annexation Agreement as one-half of the per kWh rate difference between MPS and the current electric provider.  For example, if the current electric provider charges $0.12/kWh and the MPS rate is $0.10/kWh the Tract 2 customer will pay $0.11/kWh until the buyout expenses are recouped.  As rates between the current electric utilities and MPS change, the surcharge will be adjusted; however, at no time after the buyout will a Tract 2 resident pay more for electricity than they would have with their previous electric utility supplier.  Once the buyout expenses are recouped, Tract 2 rates will be the same as in the rest of the City of Moorhead.

Only Tract 2 residents who are upgrading or relocating an existing service will be required to relocate an interior meter to the outside of the house.   Following acquisition of the electric service territory, MPS will be replacing existing meters with MPS meters at no charge (by appointment if the meter is located inside the home).   There is a monthly service charge for secondary/additional service meters as necessary for dual fuel systems or other purposes (currently $2.00/month for each meter).  Please note that residents with off peak or dual fuel systems are responsible to bring their systems into compliance with the MPS dual fuel program standards to receive the Moorhead dual fuel rates. 

Upon completion of the acquisition of the electric service territory, the City and Moorhead Public Service (MPS) will hold public input opportunities regarding street lights in the Tract 2 area. At this time, there are no additional street lights planned within the Tract 2 area.  Residents may also request placement of new street lights by submitting a street light request form. 

Oakport properties annexed to the City of Moorhead will continue to pay applicable Xcel Energy street light fees until the electric service territory transfer/buyout by Moorhead Public Service is complete (anticipated by September 30, 2017).   At that time, Oakport properties in the Xcel service territory will be charged the same Street Light Utility Fee as other Moorhead residents pay.  The City of Moorhead Street Light Utility fee finances the cost of operating and maintaining all street lights citywide.  This fee is not based on the number of street lights on or near your property, but similar to fees for Pest and Forestry services, the program is structured to provide street lights citywide for the benefit of the entire community.  Single family homes, multifamily apartments, and businesses pay for street lights according to the approved City of Moorhead fee schedule.

The electric service transfer from Red River Valley Cooperative Power Association to Moorhead Public Service was completed October 27, 2016 and affected Oakport properties are now participating in the City of Moorhead Street Light Utility Fee.

The City of Moorhead Engineering Department will continue to advance flood control to minimize flood risk in Oakport and the rest of the City of Moorhead by:

1. Analyzing alternatives
2. Estimating costs, funding sources, and allocation of costs
3. Gathering public input
4. Making recommendations to the City Council

Moorhead’s Engineering Department will evaluate pending projects and support projects that meet the community’s flood mitigation goals.  After initial public input in September 2016, further funding evaluation of and coordination by residents affected by the North Moorhead Flood Mitigation Project is in process.

Not at this time.  The levees remain under the jurisdiction of the Buffalo Red River Watershed District.  All properties within the BRRWD pay a general administration tax based on their property value/tax capacity.  BRRWD charges a special assessment to properties benefiting from projects such as the Oakport levee project or a ditch project.  In addition, Oakport residents that are within the Oakport Levee project area are charged a levee maintenance fee on their tax statement; this levee maintenance fee will continue to apply to benefiting properties while the infrastructure is maintained by the BRRWD.    

Existing roads aree maintained through a joint agreement of Clay County and the City of Moorhead Public Works Department.  The City of Moorhead Engineering Department conducts ongoing, long range planning for transportation issues.  The transportation needs in Oakport are now part of citywide planning.

Class 2 ATVs are allowed on shoulder areas of improved roadways (not state trunk highways – state law).

• Hunters must have proper Minnesota license in possession and follow all carry and transport laws for weapons.

• Hunter must obtain permission of the private property owner and/or Buffalo Red River Watershed Board if using their land.
  • Firearms
    • Shotgun only for deer with slug (single projectile) from elevated stand of 5 feet.
    • Waterfowl and Turkey hunting from ground level is acceptable within normal state restrictions.
    • Must be at least 500 feet from any human occupied buildings, public right of way, or livestock unless hunter has written permission of land owner.
  • Archery
    • Ground level hunting is acceptable within normal state restrictions.
    • Must be at least 200 feet away from human occupied buildings, public right of way, or livestock unless hunter has written permission of land owner.
    • Target practice is allowed
      • Must be 200 feet from any buildings not owned by target shooter unless has written permission from landowner.
      • A suitable back stop is required.
      • Can be inside a building with a suitable backstop.
• Hunters must remove field dressing entrails on public lands and within 200 feet of property lines if on private lands in order not to attract predators and to avoid unsightliness.