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Commission approves appointments to Fargo Dome Authority and Municipal Airport; debate delays municipal airport reappointment
Summary
The commission approved mayoral appointments to the Fargo Dome Authority and the Municipal Airport Authority, but debate over the airport reappointment of Commissioner Cosgrove included objections and a recorded no vote from Commissioner Kolpak.
The Fargo City Commission approved the mayor’s appointments to the Fargo Dome Authority and to the Municipal Airport Authority. Votes on the Dome appointments passed unanimously; the airport reappointment prompted discussion and at least one recorded no vote.
The mayor presented his nominations for both boards. Commissioners moved and seconded approval for the Fargo Dome Authority appointments; roll call showed unanimous support. The Municipal Airport appointment prompted more discussion. Commissioner Kolpak said she had received feedback from current and former Airport Authority members and community members and indicated she would vote no on the reappointment. Commissioner Strand and others defended the reappointment, citing continuity, financial and fiduciary expertise provided by Commissioner Cosgrove and his role in advancing the airport’s capital projects including the parking ramp and terminal expansion. Some commissioners noted Cosgrove’s experience helped the airport’s financing and cash-flow planning.
Roll call recorded a mix of votes: Strand and other supporters voted yes while Kolpak voted no. The motion ultimately carried.
