MPO Executive Policy Board

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1. Functions

The Executive Policy Committee shall prepare and adopt a Plan and recommend policies for the development of the area. The Plan shall be based on existing conditions and probable future growth and shall be made with the general purpose of guiding a coordinated and harmonious development that will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants. The Plan shall also seek to promote efficiency and economy in the process of land development and population distribution so as to reduce the waste of resources; and it shall promote an efficient and economic utilization and conservation of the means of production of food and water, of sanitary and other facilities and of natural resources and transportation.
The Executive Policy Committee shall act as the official area-wide planning agency for the Metropolitan Area and shall be designated as a consortium of governments for federal legislation dealing with transportation, land use, and any other issue deemed appropriate by their respective governing bodies and as the official Area Planning Organization as required by the United States Department of Transportation and other agencies.

2. Membership

The Executive Policy Committee shall consist of at least two-thirds elected officials and each member unit of government shall be allowed voting representation as follows:

Two elected officials from the Grand Forks City Council;
Two elected officials from the East Grand Forks City Council;
One member each from the Grand Forks and Polk County Commissions;
One member each representing the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks City Planning Commissions;
Representatives shall be appointed by the respective bodies they are to represent.

3. Terms

Members of the Policy Committee shall serve for a term of two (2) years except that members of the respective governing bodies holding memberships by virtue of their elected positions shall hold office only during their respective terms of office.

4. Members

Terry Bjerke - Grand Forks County
Ken Vein -Grand Forks City Council

Warren Strandell - Polk County

Al Grasser - Grand Forks P&Z
Brian Larson - East Grand Forks City Council
Brad Ortzman - East Grand Forks P&Z
Tricia Lunski - Grand Forks City Council

Karen Peterson - East Grand Forks City Council

Staff

Ben Ehreth, MPO Executive Director Email 746-2657
www.theforksmpo.org

Grand Forks City Council

Date: 01/05/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 01/05/2026 5:30 PM 01/05/2026 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

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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 #8947 – 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

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