FARGO (KFGO KVRR) – West Acres Shopping Center is disputing comments made by Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn during Tuesday’s commission meeting. He told the commission that the mall doesn’t want the MATBUS hub any longer.
West Acres Chief Operating Officer Alissa Adams says she was surprised and disappointed to hear the comments. She says West Acres has a long standing and positive relationship with MATBUS and hopes to continue it for years to come.
Several people, speaking at the commission meeting, voiced concerns about the hub being moved to the bus shelter at Walmart on 13th Avenue South.
MATBUS says it costs $175,000 to lease and provide security at the West Acres hub. Adams says the transit system does not pay rent to West Acres and the majority of the cost is for security. She says the city pays around $17,000 for maintenance fees. Adams also says talks between the shopping center and MATBUS will continue.
MATBUS is increasing fares and looking to change a number of routes due to rising costs.
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