Board of Health

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1. Composition and Powers

The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members:  One (1) member of the Grand Forks City Council; one (1) member of the Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners; two (2) members of the public; and the Public Health Officer.  Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Grand Forks City Council.  The Board shall have and exercise the power conferred upon it by law. 

  • Dr. Joel Walz
    Health Officer
    Term Expires: July 18, 2027
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Commission Member
    Term Expires: January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term Expires: July 31, 2027

  • Allie Gowan
    Citizen Representative
    Term Expires: July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term Expires: September 30, 2030

Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100

Board of Adjustments

  • Date: 09/11/2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MEMORANDUM

 

TO:                  Whom it May Concern

 FROM:             Bev Collings – Zoning & Special Projects Manager

 DATE:             August 21, 2025

 RE:                  Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda

Please be informed that the meeting date to hear these variances is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in person in room 201 at the Public Works Facility, 724 N. 47th Street, to consider the appeals below.  Members of the Grand Forks Board of Adjustments may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.

 

  1. Nick Pribula on behalf of Blue Star Investments, LLP, 2313 N. Washington St., has made a request for variance to the side yard setback requirements [Section 18-0219 of the Land Development Code] in order to construct a contractor shop.  Legal Description: Lot D of Block 1 of the Summer’s 1st Subdivision.
  2. Kenneth & Regina Schuller, 2423 9th Ave. So., has made a request for variance to side yard setback, impervious surface area coverage and accessory building requirements [Table 18-0209(7) & (9) and 18-0305 of the Land Development Code] in order to construct detached garage. Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 14 Western Acres Addition. 
  3. Stacey & Katie Kemp, 5355 West Lanark Dr., has made a request for variance to off-street parking (setback and coverage) requirements [Section 18-0302 of the Land Development Code] in order to add paving to the front yard. Legal Description: Lot 42, Block 8 Congressional 2nd Resub-division.
  4. Harold & Veronica Wilde, 220 Windward Hills Ave., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and off-street parking requirements [Sections 18-0208(7) &18-0302 of the Land Development Code] in order to add paving to the front yard.  Legal Description: Lot 5, Block B Sunbeam Addition.

 Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an Agenda item or public hearing should submit their comments to Bev Collings at bcollings@grandforksgov.com or call 701-330-8911 for further information. All comments received before 3:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting day will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.

NOTE:  Any individual requiring special accommodation to allow access or participation at a City meeting is asked to notify the ADA Coordinator (746-2665) of their needs one week prior to meeting date.

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