Commissioner· Commissioner, present at the June 22, 2026 meeting per Fargo City Commission minutes; the two open seats were filled by Gullickson and Peterson, sworn in on July 6, 2026 per the minutes of that date (the seat each succeeded is inferred from the roll calls)
Dave Piepkorn
Fargo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 28:07
- Avg per meeting
- 2:49
- Segments
- 479
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Top issues during term (12)(Development)
Commercial Redevelopment PILOT Incentive Policy with inclusionary housing
The policy would shape how much property tax revenue the city forgoes for redevelopment incentives.
Special Assessments for Streets, Sidewalks and Utilities
Affected property owners will be special-assessed for the paving and utility work.
Renaissance Zone incentives for downtown rehabilitation
About $1 million a year paid by downtown property owners through a special assessment.
Low-income housing at 1711 25th Avenue South
Exempts the project from full property taxes; school board and county agreed to share the cost.
Lost Creek First Addition growth and infrastructure costs
An estimated $5.5 million to $20 million in infrastructure investment the city would bond, likely through special assessments unless the new commission changes policy.
Lost Creek First Addition growth and infrastructure debate
Phase one alone adds an estimated $250 million in taxable value; infrastructure and special assessment funding remain unresolved.
Federal housing funding (CDBG/HOME) strategy overhaul
About $1.4 million in combined federal CDBG/HOME funds, including $550,000 for alley paving.
Lost Creek subdivision and edge-development costs
$5.5 million to $20 million in new infrastructure, traditionally funded by special assessments — on top of city debt already at $1.37–$1.5 billion.
236-acre annexation
Adds land to the city's tax base and future service obligations.
Harwood Township annexation restart
Renaissance Zone tax incentive for Central at the Horizon
The property tax exemption reduces city tax revenue on this parcel for the exemption period.
2026 Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Piepkorn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(Development)
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