Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 10.26.2026
In case you missed the October 26, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
City Commission Appoints Erika Anderson as Assistant City Administrator
The Fargo City Commission voted 5-0 on Monday, Oct. 26, to appoint Erika Anderson as the City of Fargo’s next Assistant City Administrator. She will begin her role with the City on Nov. 30.
Anderson currently serves as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Before joining Boise State University in 2022, Anderson held several leadership roles with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including Deputy Director of the Office of Policy, Legislation and International Affairs and Senior Advisor in the Office of Regulatory Affairs. Her experience includes strategic planning, organizational operations, financial oversight, workforce development and cross-agency collaboration. Anderson holds a Juris Doctor from American University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Dakota.
The City of Fargo launched a national search for a new Assistant City Administrator on June 19, 2026, in anticipation of Brenda Derrig’s retirement on July 30, 2026. The Assistant City Administrator Selection Committee conducted virtual interviews with five candidates in mid-August and one in-person interview with Anderson in September. The final assessment included a presentation on Anderson’s 90-day plan and strategies for success, a formal interview with the Selection Committee and a situational assessment evaluating her ability to respond to a complex, time-sensitive scenario as a senior leader. Following the assessment, the Selection Committee recommended Anderson for appointment.
The members of the Assistant City Administrator Selection Committee included:
Michael Redlinger | City Administrator – Hiring Manager
Nicole Crutchfield | Director of Planning & Development
Tom Knakmuhs | Director of Engineering
Susan Thompson | Director of Finance
Robert Wilson | Cass County Administrator
Ashley Swanson | Human Resources Generalist
Nathan Boerboom | Assistant City Engineer
Wyatt Papenfuss | Assistant Finance Director
Ben Dow | Director of Operations – Public Works
Jill Minette | Director of Human Resources
Jasmine Powell-Calhoun | Human Resources Generalist – Facilitator
Commission Approves Fargo’s 2027 Engineering Capital Improvement Plan
The Fargo City Commission voted 5-0 Monday night to approve the City’s 2027 Engineering Capital Improvement Plan. The approval allows City engineers to begin designing the 2028 projects and notify affected property owners about a year before construction begins.
2028 Core Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects include:
• Longfellow Neighborhood - 28th Avenue North from Elm Street North to the cul-de-sac east of Maple Street North; Evergreen Road North from 28th Avenue North to Meadowlark Lane North
• Hawthorne Neighborhood - 5th Street South from 9th Avenue South to 10th Avenue South; 9th Avenue South & 10th Avenue South from 5th Street South to 4th Street South; 10th Avenue South from 5th Street South to 6th Street South
• Horace Mann Neighborhood - Oak Street North from 8th Avenue North to 11th Avenue North; 9th Avenue North & 10th Avenue North from 1st Street North to Oak Street North
2028 Federal Aid Projects include:
• Street Reconstruction - 1st Avenue North from 8th Street North to 3rd Street North
• Interchange Ramps - Interstate 29 / 64 Avenue South
• Concrete Pavement Rehab - Main Ave from 45th Street to 25th Street
• New Shared Use Path - Drain 27 / Deer Creek
• Shared Use Path Replacement - Red River Path between NP Ave and Main Avenue
Residents are encouraged to visit FargoStreets.com to learn more about current and future City of Fargo construction projects.
Moody’s Revises Fargo’s Credit Outlook to Stable
Mayor Josh Boschee announced during Monday night’s City Commission meeting that Moody’s Ratings has revised the City of Fargo’s credit outlook from negative to stable while affirming its Aa3 issuer and general obligation bond ratings.
In an Oct. 21 announcement, Moody’s cited the City’s improving fund balances and the City’s willingness to increase governmental and utility revenues.
Mayor Boschee credited both current and previous City Commissions, along with City staff, for efforts to strengthen Fargo’s financial position.
Mayor’s Advisory Council on Rental Housing to Hold First Meeting
The Mayor’s Advisory Council on Rental Housing will convene its first meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N.
The Advisory Council is bringing together renters, landlords, property managers, community organizations and City staff to develop practical recommendations to address rental housing concerns and opportunities in Fargo. The Council’s efforts will build on the input received during the Renters Listening Session that Mayor Josh Boschee hosted Sept. 21 at City Hall.
After the first meeting on Nov. 4, the Advisory Council will hold monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, for a total of six meetings, with additional meetings as needed. All meetings will be open to the public and held in the Commission Chambers from 4 to 6 p.m. Residents can also watch meetings on the City of Fargo’s social media platforms, TVFargo.com and Fargo’s public access television channels.
Residents will have an opportunity to comment in person at each meeting. Residents may also submit input at FargoND.gov/RentalHousing. The webpage will also provide meeting agendas, minutes and other documents. At the conclusion of its work, the Advisory Council will give the Mayor and City Commission a final report that includes specific recommendations and a timeline for implementation.
During Monday’s City Commission meeting, Deputy Mayor John Strand shared the news of the Advisory Council’s first meeting. Strand and Josh Hoper will serve as the co-chairs of the Council. The other members of the Advisory Council are listed below; additional members may join the Council as they are confirmed:
Josh Boschee | Mayor of Fargo
Hunter Medenwaldt | Renter
Jack Zaleski | Renter
Jill Johnson | Renter
Nate Pullen | Renter
Grace Wai | Renter
Jeff Germundson | Renter
Jeromy Langer | Renter
Tyrone Grandstrand | Renter
Kristi Fremstad | Landlord
Laurie Keller | Property manager – Personal Touch Property Management
Brandi Hubbard | Property manager – Goldmark Property Management
Krista Andrews | Attorney
Kylie Oversen | Attorney
Michelle Rydz | High Plains Fair Housing Center
Sarah Kennedy | Presentation Partners in Housing
Devon Dolney | Legal Services of North Dakota
Jeremy Traen | ShareHouse