GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, January 5, 2026 – 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 - None 

3.         PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES - None 

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. 

5.         ACTION ITEMS 

5.1       Ordinance to amend City Code related to definition of canned cocktails 

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

5.3       List of designated depositories 

5.4       Approve NDDES Cybersecurity Grant and Associated Bids 

5.5       Approve Change Order #1 for Project #8864 – 2025 Flood Outlet Repair
(Flood Station 209) 

5.6       Approve Task Order Engineering Agreement for Project #8577, District #362 – Hwy 81 & Associated Area Watermain Phase III 

5.7       Approve Engineering Agreement for Project #8922, District #612 – Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer Phase IV 

5.8       Award contract for Project #9076 – 2026-2027 Electrical Services Contract 

5.9       Engineering Services Agreement for Project No. 9065 – Upgrade Lift Station #5 

5.10    Award Bid #2025-12, 2026 Chemical Requirements for Water and Wastewater Treatment 

5.11    2026 Sole Source Chemicals for Regional Water Treatment Plant 

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS - None 

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS: 

7.1       Vendor List and Engineers Estimate 

7.2       Minutes – December 15, 2025 

9.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS 

10.      MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

11.      ADJOURNMENT