Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 06.08.2026
In case you missed the June 8, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
Fargo Sets 2026-2027 Urban Deer Hunting Season
The City Commission voted 5-0 on Monday night to approve Fargo’s Wildlife Management Program for 2026-2027.
The program allows controlled archery hunting on designated Fargo Park District and City-owned properties to help manage deer populations within city limits. The upcoming season will run from Sept. 4, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, following North Dakota's regular bow hunting season.
The City will issue up to 100 permits, split evenly between early- and late-season hunters. Participants must complete proficiency training and pass a written exam offered through the Fargo Park District and Sandhills Archery Club before receiving a permit.
Only approved hunting areas may be used, and permit holders are restricted to their assigned locations.
Fargo Advances Housing, Neighborhood Improvement Funding Plan
City Commissioners unanimously approved Fargo's plan for spending an estimated $1.34 million in federal housing and community development funding on Monday night.
The Commission’s approval of the 2026 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships funding followed a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing that was held in May. Commissioners also approved amendments to Fargo's 2025 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan.
The funding is intended to support housing, neighborhood improvement and community service initiatives in Fargo. As part of the City's current five-year housing and community development strategy, Fargo has expanded efforts in recent years to improve alley and stormwater infrastructure in qualifying neighborhoods and support tenant-based rental assistance programs.
With Commission approval secured, the plans will now be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and final approval.
Executive Director Hired to Lead Lake Agassiz Water Authority
Fargo City Commissioners unanimously approved an employment agreement Monday night for Spencer Halvorson who will serve as the first Executive Director of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority (LAWA). Halvorson previously worked as City Administrator for the City of Devils Lake, North Dakota.
LAWA, in conjunction with the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, is helping to secure the future water supply of eastern North Dakota, including Fargo, through the Red River Valley Water Supply Project and its pipeline currently under construction. The hiring of Halvorson marks an important step as LAWA begins building its organization and staffing structure.
Under the employment agreement, the City of Fargo will handle Halvorson's payroll, benefits and employment administration, while he reports to the LAWA governing board. LAWA will reimburse the City for all salary, benefits, payroll taxes and related expenses beyond Fargo's proportional share of the authority's costs.
Construction Update Highlights Roadwork and Neighborhood Improvements
The Engineering Department provided the City Commission with an update Monday night on the progress of construction projects underway this summer.
Among the larger projects is the second year of Fargo's citywide fiber internet build, with installation work continuing in several neighborhoods. Residents experiencing concerns related to fiber installation can submit photos and comments to City staff.
Motorists should be aware of traffic impacts due to road reconstruction and rehabilitation, including lane reductions on 45th Street South and the closure of 9th Avenue South. Reconstruction and utility projects are also underway on 32nd Avenue South, NP Avenue and throughout the Longfellow, Hawthorne and Roosevelt neighborhoods.
Additional work includes sidewalk replacements, storm sewer repairs, shared-use path construction, flood protection projects and new development infrastructure across Fargo.
Residents can view the construction update presentation here. For information on ongoing projects and traffic updates, please visit FargoStreets.com.