GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, May 19, 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       Recognition of Sue Shirek on her retirement as Executive Director of Northlands Rescue Mission and welcome to Everett Jones

2.2       Proposed enhancements to area of the Flood Protection/Greenway System near Rivers Edge

2.3       Proclamation –

a) National Police Week, May 11-17, 2025 and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, May 15, 2025

b) “Poppy Day” American Legion Auxiliary, May 24, 2025

c) Cody N. Holte End of Watch – 5 Year Remembrance, May 27, 2025

2.4       Growth Indicators and Fund Balance Policy        

3.         PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1       Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance relating to Fluoride

3.2       Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance relating to prohibition of camping

Emailed comment for Public Hearing, Click Here.

Citizen Comment electronically submitted, Click Here. (Added 05/19/25 12:30 p.m.)

3.3       Public Hearing and second reading of ordinance and final approval of a request to amend the zoning map for Southern Estates PUD Amendment No. 18, density increase and parking requirement reduction at Cardinal Point, located at 2150 47^th Avenue South

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.

 Electronically Submitted Citizen Comments: 

Item 5.6 WTP redevelopment, Click Here (Added 05/19/2025 12:30 p.m.)

Item 5.17 Proposed amendment relating to approval of zoning amendments, Click Here (added 05/19/2025 12:30 p.m.)

Item 5.17 Proposed amendment relating to approval of zoning amendments, Click Here (addtl comments received prior to meeting)

5.         ACTION ITEMS

5.1       Resolutions for CWSRF and DWSRF Project No. 8823

5.2       Request from Grand Forks Youth Hockey for approval of a site authorization in a designated 21+ bar area at Little Bangkok

5.3       Request from River Cities Speedway for amendment to their Class 6 Alcohol License            

5.4       Bid Award for Project #8928 – Upgrade Lift Station #21 & #33

5.5       Revised Engineer’s Report for Project #8576 (District #362) - Watermain for Peony Addn & Hwy 81 Area, Phase 2

5.6       Redevelopment of former Water Treatment Plant Site

        Presentation from 05/12/2025 COW (Link added 05/19/2025 12:30 p.m.)

            a) Development Strategies Report – Phase 1 (Format Revised, this is a large file and may load slowly)

            b) Development Strategies Phase 2 Proposal

            c) RFQ for Engineering Services

   d) WTP Follow-up and Q & A  (New Information for City Council 05/19/2025)

            e) 2019 Downtown Action Plan relevant section (Added for City Council reference 05/19/2025)

5.7       Amendment to City Code relating to Towing

a) Revised ordinance as amended at COW with maximum fees removed

5.8       Final Approval Replat of Lot A, Block 1, Highland Point Sixth Addition, located at 3800 South Washington St

5.9       Final Approval Replat of Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, Heartland West Addition, located at 2900-3000 Heartland Drive

5.10    Final Approval Replat of Lot A, Block 2, Airport 7^th Resubdivision, located at 4225 Gateway Drive

5.11    Sign Appeal at Memorial Village I, located at 2625 2^nd Avenue North.

5.12    Introduction of Ordinance dedicating R/W and Preliminary Approval Plat of 47^th Avenue South Addition, located at 3000-3400 47^th Avenue South

5.13    Introduction of Ordinance for Annexation of 47^th Avenue South Addition, located at 3000-3400 47^th Avenue South

5.14    Introduction of Ordinance dedicating R/W and Preliminary Approval Plat of Birkholz Eighth Addition, located at 1800 Block of S 42^nd Street

5.15    Introduction of Ordinance to amend the zoning map to rezone from A-1 Agricultural Preservation District to Birkholz Eighth PUD, located at 1800 Block of S 42^nd Street.

5.16    Introduction of Ordinance for Annexation of Birkholz Eighth Addition, located at 1800 Block of S 42^nd Street.

5.17    Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Section 18-1001 (4) of Grand Forks City Code, to require a simple majority for zoning amendment approvals.

5.18    Introduction of Ordinance to Amend the zoning map to rezone from I-1 Light Industrial District to B-3 General Commercial District, properties located at 2009, 2013, 2019, & 2105 Gateway Drive.

5.19    Introduction of Ordinance to Amend Chapter XVIII Land Development Code, Article 4 (18-04) Nonconforming Uses of the Grand Forks City Code.

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1       Investment Portfolio Management Summary as of April 30, 2025

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1       Vendor listing

7.2       Minutes – May 5, 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 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