Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 04.27.2026
In case you missed the April 27, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
City Commission Advances 2 Convention Center Proposals into Due Diligence Phase
The Fargo City Commission voted 4-1 on Monday, April 27, to advance two convention center proposals – Brewhalla and Fargo Civic Center – into a due diligence phase. This phase will include comprehensive analysis of both proposals, with a focus on their financial operating plans and long-term feasibility.
Fargo voters in 2024 authorized an additional 3% tax on hotel and motel stays to fund construction of a new convention center in Fargo. The City Commission then formed a 14-member Convention Center Committee, including community representatives and City Commission members, to guide the selection process.
The process began with nine proposals submitted in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Convention Center Committee then invited four developers to submit proposals for Phase 2 of the selection process. On April 24, the Committee ranked and scored the four Phase 2 proposals as follows:
• Brewhalla – [85.22 points]
• Fargo Civic Center – [79.83 points]
• Scheels Arena – [75.83 points]
• FARGODOME – [62.11 points]
The City Commission voted to direct City staff to begin detailed evaluations of the top two proposals. The City Commission is ultimately expected to identify a convention center project that will be a public-private partnership, with The City of Fargo financing the convention center and the selected developer financing the adjacent private development.
Fargo Renews Mosquito Control Partnership with Cass County
The City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to approve Fargo’s annual mosquito control contract with Cass County Vector Control.
The renewed contract continues a longstanding partnership aimed at managing mosquito populations, maintaining quality of life and reducing public health risks, such as West Nile virus.
The agreement covers vector control services throughout the spring, summer and fall. The contract allows for up to $315,000 in services, typically staying below that amount in most years.
Solid Waste Department Maintains Partnership with Furniture Mission
Fargo’s Solid Waste Department continued its partnership with the Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley this week, with staff attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the nonprofit’s expanded warehouse at 2600 3rd Ave. N. in Fargo.
The collaboration helps provide reusable household items – such as bedframes, dressers, and other furniture – to residents in need while reducing landfill waste. By reusing these items, the effort conserves valuable landfill space and minimizes wear on City equipment.
Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpack, the City Commission’s liaison to the Solid Waste Department, shared this news during the Commissioner Assignment Update portion of Monday’s meeting.
Earth Week Events Highlighted at News Conference
Leaders from around the Fargo-Moorhead area gathered April 22 at the Resource Recovery Center in Moorhead for an Earth Day news conference, promoting a week of sustainability-focused events across the community.
The event, part of Earth Week celebrations held April 20-25, brought together representatives from Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth, along with Clay County Solid Waste.
Officials promoted activities encouraging residents to adopt environmentally friendly habits, including recycling initiatives, public transit incentives, educational workshops and community cleanups, all aimed at increasing environmental awareness and participation.
Fargo Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpack attended the news conference on behalf of The City of Fargo. She provided a recap during the Commissioner Assignment Update portion of Monday’s meeting.