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 (16)(Public Safety)
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.
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.
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.
Security fence at Fargo Police Department headquarters
About a quarter million dollars in leftover bond money goes to the fence instead of other uses.
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.
Animal disturbance ordinance gaps
Immigration enforcement and police use of force in Fargo
Boards and commissions restructuring
Liquor license violations at El Agave and Chili's
El Agave owes $500 and Chili's owes $750 in fines under the city's liquor penalty matrix.
2026 mosquito control program
Costs are covered under the city's existing mosquito control budget with Cass County.
Opioid litigation settlement
Settlement participation may bring funds to the city to offset opioid-related public costs.
Flavored tobacco ordinance deferred
Local vape retailers could lose sales if restrictions pass while online sellers remain unrestricted, per Commissioner Turnberg.
police community meeting
Probably no new line item—this is routine outreach, so the cost is staff time and a meeting space rather than a big budget hit.
police department hiring
The city will pay to train and equip the nine recruits, but the move is aimed at keeping the police force budgeted and staffed rather than creating a surprise cost.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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