GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, August 4, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4^th 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:  Northern Tier Seed

3.    ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, August 4, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
(Immediately following JDA)

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       2025 Summer Intern Briefing

3.         PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1       Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to amend City Code for various updates due to Legislative changes to Century Code

3.2       Public Hearing and Determination of Protest on request to vacate two Bikeway & Pedestrian Easements, located at Bethesda Circle
             a) Bethesda Circle Easement Vacation - Citizen Comment

4.         CITIZEN COMMENTS

To speak during Citizen Comments: Complete a comment card with required speaker information - speaker’s name, address, and the item or topic to be commented upon.  Place the comment card in the basket prior to start of the Citizen Comments.  Speakers have three minutes to share their comments.  Time cannot be transferred from one speaker to another.  The total time for Citizen Comments is capped at 30 minutes. 

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 prior to the meeting. Comments submitted after 4:00 p.m. will be distributed the day after the meeting. All comments are maintained in city files.

Citizen Comments, Item 5.1
Citizen Comment, Item 5.1 received after 4:00 p.m.

Citizen Comment, General

5.         ACTION ITEMS

5.1       Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval 2026 Mayor’s Budget   
            New for 08/04/2025:
              * Presentation
                     2163 Funding Scenarios
              * Ordinance
              * Budget in Brief
            Previously provided information:
              a) Presentation provided on 07/21/2025
              b) Salary Plan (updated for 08/04/2025)
              c) Survey Results

5.2       Red River BMX Update regarding Hugo’s Raceway
             a) Site Map and Renderings
             b) Cost Proposal
             c) Letter of Support
           Previously Distributed:
             a) Altru Sports Complex - Site Map including Courts Expansion & Hugo's Raceway
             b) Red River BMX Previous Investment
             c) Email memo request with Estimated Project Costs
             d) RR BMX Capital Improvement Request (Revised 07/03/2025)

5.3       Grant Funding Agreement between North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department with City of Grand Forks for Downtown Gateway and Greenway Project – Phase I
(Postponed from July 21, 2025 City Council meeting)
             New information:
              a) Information from July 30 Steering Committee meeting
             Information previously presented:
              b) Downtown Gateway and Greenway Project Phase I concept plans- from Farmer’s Market on July 12, 2025
              c) Grant Funding Agreement between North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and City of Grand Forks
             d) LWCF & ILRP Manual 2023, NDPRD
             e) LWCF Federal Manual 2023-10-01

5.4       Reappointments to Civil Service Commission 

5.5       Adopt Resolutions authorizing the issuance of and appropriating the special assessments for the $1,160,000 of Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2025C (SRF) to finance the construction of the watermain in Korynta-Lemm 6^th Resubdivision, Project No. 8704

5.6       Adopt Resolutions authorizing the issuance of and appropriating the special assessments for the $9,200,000 of Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2025D (SRF) to finance the construction of the Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Storm Pond & Lift Station, in Korynta-Lemm 6^th Resubdivision, Project No. 8703, 8705, and 8706

5.7       Application from Grand Forks Children’s Museum for site authorization at Rhombus Guys, 312 Kittson Ave 
            a) List of Gaming Site Authorizations in Grand Forks

5.8       Amendment to Class 5 (Hotel/Motel) Alcoholic Beverage License definition 

5.9       Create Special Assessment Districts for newly annexed properties
a)  Project #4236.7, District #353.7 – Sanitary Sewer 24^th Ave S
b)  Project #4704.25, District #14 – Permanent Flood Protection
c)  Project #5048.13, District #563.11 – Paving S 42^nd St
d)  Project #5940.5, District #620.5 – Paving S 20^th St (40^th-44^th Ave S)
e)  Project #5988.6, District #627.6 – Paving 40^th Ave S (S 20^th St to S Washington St)
f)   Project #7435.3, District #691.3 – Paving Rehab – North 42^nd Street
g)  Project #7588.3, District #530.3 – Sanitary Sewer N 39^th St, N 36^th St, and 20^th Ave N
h)  Project #7648.3, District #535.3 – Stormwater Pond N 36^th St & 20^th Ave N
i)  Project #7650.3, District #536.3 – Storm Sewer N 36^th St , N 39^th St & 20^th Ave N
j)  Project #7653.4, District #332.4 – Watermain N 39^th ST & 27^th Ave N
k)  Project #7654.2, District #705.2 – Paving & Street lights for N 39^th ST
l)  Project #7903.2, District #552.2 – Sanitary Sewer for Opportunity Park 1^st Resub.
m)  Project #7904.2, District #338.2 – Watermain for Opportunity Park 1^st Resub.
n)  Project #7905.2, District #553.2 – Storm Sewer for Opportunity Park 1^st Resub.
o)  Project #7906.3, District #543.3  Pond Expansion for Opportunity Park 1^st Resub.
p)  Project #7907.12, District #723.2 – Paving & Street Lighting – Opportunity Park (S 42^nd St Paving)
q) Project #7907.22, District #723.2 – Paving & Street Lighting – Opportunity Park (36^th Ave S Paving)
r) Project #7907.32, District #723.2 – Paving & Street Lighting – Opportunity Park (S 42^nd St Street Lighting)
s) Project #7907.42, District #723.2 – Paving & Street Lighting – Opportunity Park (36^th Ave S Street Lighting)
t) Project #8066.1, District #568.1 – Sanitary Sewer for S 19^th St (40^th – 44^th Ave S)
u) Project #8209.1, District #349.1 – Watermain for S 19^th St (40^th Ave S to 44^th Ave S)
v) Project #8210.1, District #577.1 – Storm Sewer for S 19^th St (40^th Ave S to 44^th Ave S)
w) Project #8211.1, District #578.1 – Stormwater Pond for Edgewood Village 2^nd Resub.
x) Project #8212.1, District #750.1 – Paving S 19^th St (40^th Ave S to 44^th Ave S) & 44^th Ave S (S 17^th ST to S 19^th St)
y)   Project #8214.1, District #751.1 – Paving 44^th Ave S (17^th St. to East Side of SED)
z)   Project #8260.1, District #579.1 – 44^th Ave S Box Culvert in SED
aa)  Project #8261.1, District #350.1 – 44^th Ave S Watermain Connection thru SED
bb)  Project #8312.41, District #755.41 – Concrete Panel Repair 24^th Ave S (S 34^th St to S 42^nd St) 

5.10   Public Transportation Director Employment Agreement

5.11   Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Signature of Authority for TRAMS Grants Changeover of Staff

5.12   Cities Area Transit (CAT) Transit Asst Management (TAM’s) Plan changes and signature updates          

5.13   Cities Area Transit (CAT) Public Transit Agency Safety Plant (PTASP) changes and signature updates

5.14    Safe Streets For All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

• Link to SS4A Project Website with the final Safety Action Plan and Appendices

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1       Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of June 30, 2025

6.2       Investment Portfolio Management Summary as of June 30, 2025

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1       Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimates 

7.2       Minutes – July 21, 2025 

8.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9.         MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10.      ADJOURNMENT