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Learn MoreEmergency Management Board
1. Establishment
The City of Grand Forks and the County of Grand Forks through a Joint Powers Agreement establish a combined emergency management agency.2. Administration
The agency shall be managed by a board to be known as the Emergency Management Board. The Board shall consist of: a member of the County Commission, appointed by the County Commission; a member of the City Council, appointed by the City Council, and a representative of the public, whose appointment shall be jointly concurred with by the County Commission and the City Council.3. Powers and Duties
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To plan for and implement the establishment of the agency;
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To plan for and implement the emergency management systems, including emergency mitigation, preparation, response and recovery functions and activities for all emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made;
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To develop a plan for the administration and management of the Emergency Management Agency;
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To establish and develop policies governing day to day operations of the agency;
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To prepare an annual budget for approval by the City and County;
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To employ an Emergency Manager and staff necessary to operate or manage the agency, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority approved by the City and County;
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To enter into contracts for the purchase, lease and sale of equipment and/or services necessary to carry out its powers and duties, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority as approved by the City and County;
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To plan for future needs of the City and County in relation to emergency services and Emergency Management and make appropriate recommendations to the City and County;
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To assure that emergency operational plans are developed to effectively serve the citizens within the agency’s jurisdiction;
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To submit an annual report of all functions, activities, and recommendations for consideration by the City and County;
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To prepare and submit such grant applications for local, state, federal or other funding which may be available for the administration, operation and management of the Emergency Management program;
Such other powers and duties as may be assigned from time to time by the City and County.
4. Members
- Ken Vein - Term expires January 1, 2025
Grand Forks City Council Representative
- Terry Bjerke - Term expires December 26, 2026
Grand Forks County Commission Representative
- Leah Ista- Term expires March 3, 2026
Representative of the Public
- Michelle Rakoczy - Term expires March 4, 2027
Representative of the Public
- Heather Everson - Term expires March 5, 2027
- Representative of the Public
Grand Forks City Council - Board of Equalization - JDA
- Date: 04/07/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58206
- Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/VJrFBjjQCxg?si=RiS4RPt6g3YOQqhY&t=306
GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, April 7, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4th Street
Notice is hereby given that the Grand Forks Growth Fund, a Jobs Development Authority (JDA) will meet at the above date, time and place. Members of the JDA may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.
Members of the public may view the live airing of the JDA meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks. Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an agenda item or public hearing without appearing in person should submit their comments to www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments or call 701-746-2678 for further information. All comments received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.
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 Roll Call:
__ Weigel __Osowski __Berg __Lunski __Fridolfs __ Sande __Vein __Bochenski
2. ACTION ITEMS: Hold a Public Hearing and Take Action on:
2.1 FlexPACE Loan Request: Huntsville Properties
3. ADJOURN
AGENDA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Monday, April 7, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following JDA)
Notice is hereby given that the City Board of Equalization will meet at the above date, time and place. Members of the City Board of Equalization may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.
Members of the public may view the live airing of the City Board of Equalization meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks. Individuals wishing to appeal property valuations for the 2025 tax year must do so in writing, by email or by telephone. Written appeals can be sent to tlazur@grandforksgov.com or mailed to PO Box 5200, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5200. Appeals may also be presented orally by telephone by contacting the Grand Forks Assessing Department at 701-746-2616 prior to 5:00 pm on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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 ___ Weber ___ Lunski ___ Kvamme ___ Sande ___ Vein
1.2 Duties of Board of Equalization
1.3 Comments by City Assessor
Presentation, Click Here
1.4 Receive formal protests and set date to reconvene as Board of Equalization
2. ADJOURN
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 7, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
(Immediately following Board of Equalization)
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 streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at 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 Proclamation: Fair Housing Month April 2025
2.2 Health Champions Awards
2.3 Legislative Update
2.4 Agristo Meeting and Tours Update
2.6 Rental Program Presentation
2.7 Tax Incentives Presentation
Link to Tax Incentive Page, Click Here
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
3.3 Determination of Protest:
a) Request for Vacation of pooling easement, located at 2500-2600 N Washington Street
b) Request for Vacation of utility easement, located at 1910 North 52nd Street
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 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 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.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.2 Bid Award for Project #8873/8874/8875, 2025 Sanitary Sewer, Watermain & Storm Sewer Repairs
5.3 Engineering Department Light Duty Truck Purchase
5.4 Public Works Operations Landfill Shredder Lease
5.5 Enhancements to Flood Protection/Greenway System between 47th & 62nd Ave S
5.6 Epitome Energy Inducement Agreement - Amended
6. INFORMATION ITEMS - None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:
7.1 Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimates
7.2 Minutes –March 17, 2025
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 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.
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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