The charge won't begin until next year, city staff said. The meters will send water usage data directly to the city, which will eliminate the need for staff to walk by properties to get readings.
Crothers is the longest-serving judge who currently sits on the Supreme Court. He authored an opinion that declared North Dakota's abortion ban "unconstitutionally vague."
Developers are seeking tax incentives and housing credits for the 262-unit project at 11 12th St. N., the former site of a gas plant near downtown Fargo.
Leaders of the United to End Homelessness Initiative say they are progressing in helping individuals, but more work is needed to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place.