Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 05.11.2026
In case you missed the May 11, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
Fargo Advances Major Road Projects with $10 Million in State Funding
Fargo has secured an expected $10 million for two major street improvement projects through North Dakota’s Prairie Dog Grant Program. The projects include reconstruction work on NP Avenue between 2nd and 4th streets downtown and rehabilitation work along 45th Street from Interstate 94 to 9th Avenue North.
The NP Avenue project is expected to receive $2.5 million in state reimbursement funding and will replace aging underground utilities, sidewalks, pavement, lighting, and add a raised bike lane and safety upgrades. Some of the infrastructure in this corridor is more than 100 years old.
The 45th Street project is expected to receive $7.5 million and will focus on repairing deteriorating concrete pavement and improving safety at several high-traffic intersections near I-94.
The Fargo City Commission unanimously voted on Monday night to approve advance construction agreements for both projects with the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
City Commission Appoints Travis Stefonowicz as Police Chief
The City Commission voted 5-0 on Monday night to appoint Travis Stefonowicz as Fargo’s 39th Chief of Police.
Chief Stefonowicz began his career with the Fargo Police Department in May 2002, bringing prior experience as a police officer in Aurora, Colorado, and as a dispatcher with the Red River Regional Dispatch Center. Over the years, he became a key member of the Red River Valley SWAT Team, serving nine years in roles that included Operator, Basic Training Instructor and Team Leader. His dedication to service has been recognized through several major honors, including Fargo Police Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the Year and North Dakota Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Holding a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources, Stefonowicz is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. In 2023, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley appointed him to the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The next year, he attended the Senior Management Institute for Police, becoming the first North Dakotan to graduate from the program since 1989.
During his tenure with the Fargo Police Department, Stefonowicz has progressed through the ranks of Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, Interim Chief and now Chief.
Fargo Cleanup Week Passes Midpoint with 773 Tons Collected
Fargo’s annual Cleanup Week is moving steadily forward, with Solid Waste and Public Works crews now more than halfway through this year’s citywide effort.
From May 4 to May 8, crews collected 773 tons of unwanted items from curbs across Fargo neighborhoods. The Cleanup Week effort continues May 11-15.
Residents are reminded to place unwanted items on the boulevard in front of their property before 7 a.m. on their scheduled recycling collection day. The map of the collection schedule can be found at FargoND.gov/RecyclingSchedule.
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.
City Commission Appoints Members to Board of Appeals
The City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to appoint Tony Wolf as a regular member of the Board of Appeals and to reappoint Clay Dietrich as an alternate member.
Wolf will fill the seat of Brian Berg, whose term on the Board expires June 30, 2026.
Wolf and Dietrich were each appointed to five-year terms ending June 30, 2031.
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.
or more information on the responsibilities of each board, commission and committee, please visit FargoND.gov/GettingInvolved.