GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, February 3, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4^th Street

Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at the above date, time, and place.  Members of the Grand Forks City Council may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically. 

Members of the public may view the live airing of the City Council meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or stream live through the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofgrandforks. 

Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 746-2665.

1.         GENERAL BUSINESS

1.1       Welcome and Roll Call

____ Weigel ____ Osowski  ____ Berg ____ Lunski  ____Fridolfs  ____Sande  ____ Vein

1.2       Pledge of Allegiance

1.3       Mayor’s Announcements

2.         AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS

2.1       Legislative Update

2.2       2025 Streets & Transportation Update

2.3       Altru Sports and Aquatics Complex Update

2.4       Agristo Project Introduction and Update

3.         PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES - None

4.         Citizen Comments – Action Items

To speak during Citizen Comments – Action Items: Complete a comment card with required speaker information - speaker’s name, address, and the action item to be commented upon.  If the speaker is not a resident, the address of the City of Grand Forks business the speaker operates or works at or the address of real property which the speaker owns within the City of Grand Forks must be listed. Place the comment card in the basket prior to the start of the Citizen Comments – Action Items.  Comments during this item are limited solely to the items listed as an Action Item on this agenda. Time cannot be transferred from one speaker to another. 

Submission of written comments:  In lieu of speaking, a written comment can be submitted by placing in the tray next to the speaker card basket prior to the start of the meeting.  Written comments are limited to two and a half pages. Written comments will be distributed to the City Council for their information and maintained in city files.

Submission of electronic comments:  Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit electronic comments by clicking on this link www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments  If you have difficulty accessing the link, please contact 701-746-2664 for assistance.  All comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the City Council and maintained in city files.

5.         ACTION ITEMS

5.1       Applications for property tax exemption of remodeling improvements for various residential and commercial properties

5.2       2025 Community Services Grant (CSG) Allocation and Update on 2025 CDBG Allocation Process

5.3       Fire Department Budget Amendment

5.4       Plans & Specs for Project #8844 (District #608), #8845 (District #360), #8846 (District #609), #8847 (District #787) – Sanitary Sewer/Watermain/Storm Sewer/Paving-Street Lights for Opportunity Park 2^nd

5.5       Plans & Specs for Project #8916 (District #611) - UND Pond Outfall on N 25th St.
(2nd Ave N - University Ave.)

5.6       Plans & Specs for Project #8921 (District #612) - Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase 3

5.7       Plans & Spec for Project #8876 – 2025 Inlet Protection Services

5.8       Accept Funding for Project #8795 – 70^th Ave N Road Improvements
(Hwy 81 to ½ mile west of N 55^th St.) 

5.9       Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Letter of Intent
            a) Frequently Asked Questions 01/31/2025
            b) SB2376
            c) Gaming & Resort Market Assessment
            d) Economic Impact Entertainment Complex

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS - None

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1       Vendor listing and Engineer’s Estimates

7.2       Minutes – January 21, 2025 Held till February 18, 2025 Council Meeting

8.         CITIZEN COMMENTS – GENERAL

To speak during Citizen Comments – General: Complete a comment card with required speaker information - speaker’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon.  If the speaker is not a resident, the address of the City of Grand Forks business the speaker operates or works at or the address of real property which the speaker owns within the City of Grand Forks must be listed. Place the comment card in the basket prior to start of the Citizen Comments – General agenda item.  Comments during this item are open to any topic the speaker wishes to comment on. When called upon, please proceed to the podium, the speaker has five minutes to address the City Council.  Time can not be transferred from one speaker to another. 

Submission of written comments:  In lieu of speaking, a written comment can be submitted by placing in the tray next to the speaker card basket prior to the start of the meeting.  Written comments are limited to two and a half pages. Written comments will be distributed to the City Council for their information and maintained in city files.

Submission of electronic comments:  Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit electronic comments by clicking on this link www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments .  If you have difficulty accessing the link, please contact 701-746-2664 for assistance.  All comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the City Council and maintained in city files.

9.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

10.      MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

11.      ADJOURNMENT