Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 01.05.2026
In case you missed the January 5, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
Metro COG Releases 2025 Metro Profile Report
The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments (Metro COG) has released its 2025 Metro Profile, an annual report tracking transportation and community trends across the region. The report, which traces its origins to 1981, uses data collected during 2024 to measure performance and long-term patterns in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
The Metro Profile is divided into six sections: community profile, roadways, freight, bike and pedestrian, transit, and system performance. Each section includes metrics tracked annually to monitor progress toward goals outlined in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
The Metro Profile, presented at Monday’s City Commission meeting, can be reviewed here.
City Commission Honors Retirement of Police K-9 Blue
The Fargo City Commission on Monday recognized the retirement of K-9 Blue, who served with Sgt. Sam Bollman of the Fargo Police Department.
Bollman has worked in Fargo’s K-9 program for more than a decade, beginning in a support role before becoming a handler. He and K-9 Blue trained and worked together as a team, reflecting the long-term commitment required of K-9 officers. The role also extends beyond the workplace, as police dogs typically live with their handlers and their families.
K-9 Blue officially retired at the end of 2025 and transitioned into retirement as a family pet with Bollman, in accordance with department policy.
A video about Blue’s service and Bollman’s role in the K-9 program was featured during Monday’s meeting. It can be viewed here.
City Commission Approves Alcohol License Renewals
The Fargo City Commission unanimously approved the second-quarter renewal of alcohol beverage licenses for 42 establishments during its meeting Monday.
The renewals cover liquor and live entertainment licenses through Dec. 31, 2026.
Requirements include completed renewal applications, financial documentation verifying food sales percentages where applicable and background checks conducted by the Fargo Police Department on owners and managers.
City Commission Appoints Members to Board of Health
The City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to appoint two new members to the Fargo Cass Public Health Board of Health.
New members John Seifert and Oliver Frenzel were appointed to three-year terms, ending December 31, 2028. Board member Grant Syverson was reappointed to a three-year term, ending December 31, 2028.
Residents are encouraged to research and apply for appointment to any of The City of Fargo’s boards, commissions and committees for consideration in the event of future vacancies. For more information on the responsibilities of each board, commission and committee, please visit FargoND.gov/GettingInvolved.