Plan is for 100 scooters in the city 7:00 am, May 25, 2021 × A man rides a Bird electric scooter in Baltimore. Elvert Barnes Photography via Flickr / Special to The Forum MOORHEAD — Moorhead has taken a step closer to having an estimated 100 electric scooters available for those 18 and older to ride around on city streets. On a 5-2 vote, the City Council on Monday night approved the holding of a public hearing and allowing city staff to develop a franchise agreement permitting Bird Electric Scooters to operate on public property in the city. Fargo has also had preliminary discussions with the company, but public information manager Ty Filley said further internal discussions among city staff were needed to look at options. Filley added a presentation to the Fargo City Commission hasn't been requested yet. Discussions have also been held with West Fargo officials.