
Enchantasys store on 25th Street S. Fargo
FARGO (KFGO) – Just a few days into their petition drive, the owners of Enchantasys have shifted their strategy to collect the necessary signatures to recall a new zoning ordinance that went into effect Wednesday.
According to owner Kim Patterson, they have made two changes to the petition drive. One is their goal for the number of signatures they want to collect, and the other is where they are collecting them.
To recall the ordinance, which was passed by the City Commission last Monday, the petition needs 2,270 valid signatures by Jan. 16.
Patterson said their original goal was 2,500 signatures, however, because of the number of people signing the petition who actually live in West Fargo, rather than Fargo, they have increased their goal to 3,000.
Originally, Patterson said they planned to stop at different locations around town to gather the signatures, but because of low foot traffic, they are instead encouraging people who want to sign the petition to come to one of their two stores.
Patterson said they knew this would be a large undertaking when they started, but they are going to continue on.
“It’s slow-going, but we actually are getting closer to that daily goal. So, that’s encouraging,” Patterson said.
Patterson said they are still looking for locations other than their stores to collect the signatures and anyone interested should contact them.
Enchantasys is challenging the ordinance because the change from a “retail” classification to an “adult” classification means they would not be able to allow anyone under the age of 18 into either of their stores.
Patterson said their store is different from other stores in Fargo that sell similar products in both their focus and the fact that their employees are trained.
According to City Auditor Steve Sprague, if Enchantasys is successful in gathering the signatures, the Auditor’s Office would have to verify them. Assuming the signatures are sufficient and valid, the ordinance would be put on hold until the City Commission determines if it wants to rescind the ordinance or put it on the ballot for the next city-wide election, which would be in 2024.
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