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)
Denise Kolpack
Fargo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 46:56
- Avg per meeting
- 4:16
- Segments
- 675
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Top issues during term (20)
Historic Preservation and Arts & Culture Commission gaps
Minimal direct cost — the $90,000 tri-cities arts grant line item continues separately, and meetings-as-needed cost little in staff time.
Dangerous building demolition at 111-113 32nd Avenue North
The city will spend on demolition under the approved Master Construction agreement and can assess costs against the property.
1544 3rd Avenue South dangerous-building standoff
Demolition costs will likely be assessed against the property or borne by the city initially.
64th Avenue South traffic calming and future I-29 interchange
Estimated $25-30 million, with roughly $20 million in federal funds; a 76th Avenue alternative would cost an estimated $70-100 million with no funding in place.
Commercial Redevelopment PILOT Incentive Policy with inclusionary housing
The policy would shape how much property tax revenue the city forgoes for redevelopment incentives.
2026 construction season and sales tax dependence
Over $14 million in construction spending, much of it funded through improvement district assessments and city infrastructure budgets.
Special Assessments for Streets, Sidewalks and Utilities
Affected property owners will be special-assessed for the paving and utility work.
Alcohol service throughout Hector International Airport gate area
The license would bring a $115,000 initial fee and $1,700 a year, but police worry about needing extra resources at the airport.
Conclusion of the Human Rights Commission
Minimal direct cost;主要是 removes a volunteer advisory body.
Winter warming shelter funding at the Resource and Recovery Center
About $144,000 in donated funds — no general fund money, though Turnberg warned the rental building otherwise burdens the general fund.
Security fence at Fargo Police Department headquarters
About a quarter million dollars in leftover bond money goes to the fence instead of other uses.
Fargo Police Chief appointment
The police chief's salary and the cost of any expedited search process will come from the city's general budget.
Convention Center location decision
No dollar figure yet — costs will come out of the due diligence review with the two finalists.
Property tax exemptions for building improvements
Modest, temporary reduction in taxable value for nine properties over five years.
Executive session on Ingstad litigation and Fercho annexation
The city cited potential fiscal effects on its bargaining or litigation position; no figures were disclosed.
Extension of the 1% infrastructure sales tax to 2048
Extends a sales tax that funds street, sewer and other public infrastructure projects.
Renaissance Zone incentives for downtown rehabilitation
About $1 million a year paid by downtown property owners through a special assessment.
Appointment of new Fargo Police Chief
The new chief's salary wasn't discussed, but the position replaces the retiring chief in an already-budgeted role.
Boiler replacement at Fargo Cass Public Health
Contract cost funded through bond cost savings closing out in October.
Federal housing funding (CDBG/HOME) strategy overhaul
About $1.4 million in combined federal CDBG/HOME funds, including $550,000 for alley paving.
Decisions during term (459)
Recorded while Kolpack was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Order of Agenda and June 22 Minutes
Consent Agenda Items 1-15 and 18-29
Plat of The Cul-de-Sac of Cottagewood First Addition
Receive and file ordinance extending infrastructure sales tax to 2048
Bid award and contract for boiler replacement at Fargo Cass Public Health (RFP26194)
Bid award and contract for fence installation at Fargo Police Department east lot (PBC26237)
Commission liaison assignments continued; brown-bag discussion directed
Appointment of Commissioner John Strand as Deputy Mayor
Appointments to Board of Adjustment and Library Board
Approve Order of Agenda.
Minutes (Regular Meeting, June 22, 2026).
Applications for Property Tax Exemptions for Improvements Made to Buildings.
2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 1-0305A of Article 1-03 of Chapter 1 of the Fargo Municipal Code Relating to Classification of Ordinance Violations; 1st reading, 6/22/26.
2nd reading, waive reading and final adoption of an Ordinance Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land Lying in Lost Creek First Addition to the City of Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota; 1st reading, 6/22/26.
Transition Services and Mutual Release Agreement with Interstate Parking Company of North Dakota, LLC: Great Plains NP Holdings, LLC: Great Plains Mercantile Holdings, LLC: and DFI Roberts, LLC.
Withdrawal and Termination of Annexation Proceeding.
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Order of the Board of City Commissioners of the City of Fargo of 111-113 32nd Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
Accept the results of the Cass County Canvassing Board for June 9, 2026 Primary election and declare candidates elected.
Applications for Games of Chance.
Negative Final Balancing Change Order No. 3 in the amount of -$15,737.45 for Improvement District No. BR-25-G1.
Voting record (147)
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Consent Agenda Items 1-15 and 18-29
Plat of The Cul-de-Sac of Cottagewood First Addition
Receive and file ordinance extending infrastructure sales tax to 2048
Bid award and contract for boiler replacement at Fargo Cass Public Health (RFP26194)
Bid award and contract for fence installation at Fargo Police Department east lot (PBC26237)
Commission liaison assignments continued; brown-bag discussion directed
Appointment of Commissioner John Strand as Deputy Mayor
Appointments to Board of Adjustment and Library Board
Liquor license transfer
Dangerous building designation — 111-113 32nd Avenue North
Lost Creek First Addition rezoning and plat, approval with conditions
Convention center — downtown Civic Center selected as first-ranked proposal
Believed the Bruhalla site preserved the greatest opportunity for future generations, with free land, assumed operating risk, and a more defensible TIF.
Convention center — authorization to pursue TIF financing
Spirit of Fargo funds for the Resource and Recovery Center
Conclusion of the Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission had specifically requested the decision be deferred until the new mayor was seated.
approve the appointments
approve the request
concluded the Human Rights Commission and the City Attorney be directed to amend any associated Ordinances and Resolutions for the Human Rights Commission, the Arts and Culture Commission and the Nati
approve the application
approve the application
approve the proposal of EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center as the first-ranked proposal for the Convention Center Project and the City is to immediately begin negotiations with the first-ranke
approve the continuation
approve the rezoning and plat with conditions
approve the continuation
approve first reading
approve the application
direct the City Attorney’s Office to prepare and serve the owner with the appropriate Findings of Fact and Order and the Inspections Department be authorized to solicit proposals for the removal of th
approve the applications
Executive Session motion
Consent Agenda items 1-34
Lost Creek First Addition — rezoning and plat with conditions
Convention Center — select first-ranked proposal (EAPC Kilbourne Group/Downtown Civic Center)
Believed Brühalla best preserves future opportunity, including a future performing arts center downtown
Spirit of Fargo Funds for Resource and Recovery Center
Conclusion of the Human Rights Commission
The HRC specifically asked that the decision be made after the new mayor was seated