City of Moorhead - City Council Meeting May 11, 2026

The City of Moorhead held a City Council meeting on May 11, 2026, which included extensive public discussion on a proposed separation ordinance aimed at limiting local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE. Multiple community members and council members expressed concerns about immigration enforcement impacts on local residents, public safety, and community trust. The council also conducted a public hearing on a capital improvement project involving street improvements and a roundabout installation on 40th Avenue South, with detailed presentations on project scope, assessments totaling approximately $1.2 million, and an estimated total project cost of $4.175 million. The council voted to order the improvements and award bids for the project. Other agenda items included recognitions, reports from various boards and committees, and updates on community programs. The meeting featured significant public input on immigration policy but no final ordinance was adopted during this session.