Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 05.26.2026
In case you missed the May 26, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
Convention Center Decision Delayed Pending Financial Review
Fargo City Commissioners have postponed a final decision on the City’s future convention center, so more time can be spent evaluating the financial implications of two competing proposals.
On Tuesday evening, the City Commission voted unanimously to delay selecting either the downtown Civic Center site or the Brewhalla site until at least the Commission’s June 22 meeting. Before then, consultants are expected to deliver a detailed review of both projects. The review will examine annual operating costs, revenue potential, developer commitments and possible financial risks of each location.
In 2024, Fargo voters approved an additional 3% lodging tax to help fund the convention center project. For more information on the project, please visit FargoND.gov/ConventionCenterCommittee.
Public Safety Agencies Celebrate Academy Graduations and New Leadership
The Fargo Fire Department and Fargo Police Department both marked significant milestones in recent days.
On Friday, May 22, the Metro Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its 14th class, welcoming five new Fargo Fire recruits and four Moorhead Fire recruits to their respective departments. Also on May 22, the Fargo Fire Department held a pinning ceremony honoring six newly promoted Fargo Fire captains.
On Tuesday, May 26, the Fargo Police Academy hosted a graduation ceremony to officially welcome seven new academy graduates into service. This community event also featured the formal swearing-in ceremony of Travis Stefonowicz as Fargo’s 39th Chief of Police.
Fargo Seeks Public Input on $1.34 Million Community Development Plan
Fargo residents have an opportunity to provide their input on how the City should spend about $1.34 million in federal funding for housing and community projects in 2026. City Planning staff have drafted the annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
About $1.34 million is expected to be available for the 2026 Community Development budget, which includes projects aimed at housing, neighborhood improvements and community services. The City is also proposing updates to its 2025 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan.
Residents can review the draft plans at FargoND.gov/PlansandStudies. A public hearing on the plans was held Tuesday during the City Commission meeting. Residents can still submit comments through Friday, June 5, by emailing Planning@FargoND.gov or calling 701.241.1474.
Community feedback will help shape the final proposal before the City Commission votes at its Monday, June 8, meeting. The recommendation will then be sent to HUD for their review and approval.
Fargo Concludes Annual Cleanup Week with 1,572 Tons Collected
The City of Fargo has officially wrapped up its annual Cleanup Week effort.
During the weeks of May 4-8 and May 11-15, Solid Waste and Public Works crews, alongside local contractors, collected unwanted items from residential curbsides, carrying away a total of 1,572 tons of debris.
Clearing this massive amount of waste from Fargo’s neighborhoods required hauling a total of 1,200 loads over the two-week citywide effort.
Fargo residents who missed Cleanup Week can always dispose of large items at the Residential Transfer Station, located at the Fargo Landfill, 4501 7th Ave. N. For operating hours and a list of accepted items, please visit FargoND.gov/SolidWaste.