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1. A pension and insurance committee consisting of five (5) members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Membership shall include the mayor, two (2) members of the city council and two (2) participating members of the pension plan. In the absence of the mayor, the city administrator may appear and act on behalf of the mayor. Committee members shall be appointed for three-year terms. City council members may serve consecutive terms. Participating members shall be elected by the employees through an employee's committee. The election of employee members and the appointment of all members shall occur prior to the final city council meeting in June of each year. Members shall continue to serve until their terms expire or successors are appointed, whichever event occurs last.

2. The chair of the committee shall be the mayor. The committee shall elect a vice chair who shall be one (1) of its members; and may appoint from its members such committees with such powers as it shall determine. The city auditor and human resource director shall serve as ex-officio nonvoting members. The city auditor shall also serve as secretary. Further, the committee may appoint such staff as it shall determine necessary or appropriate.

3. The committee shall hold meetings upon such notice, at such place or places, and at such times as it may from time to time determine. The recorded minutes of each meeting shall be posted and sent to each member of the employee committee.

4. Three (3) members of the committee, at least one (1) of which shall be a member of the city council, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

5. No member of the committee shall receive any compensation for services on the committee and no bond or other security shall be required of the member in such capacity.

6. The city council shall, upon recommendation of the committee, determine interest rates annually, may recommend amendments to this article and to the pension plan, shall review actuarial studies, shall disseminate information relative to the pension plan to the city employees and shall make determinations of all other questions and matters arising out of or in connection with the provisions of the plan not required to be determined by the city or the company, and such determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon all persons having an interest in or under the plan.

7. Members

Mayor Brandon Bochenski
Chairman
Danny Weigel
City Council
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
Bret Weber
City Council
Term Expires: June 30, 2024
Darren Schimke
GF Fire Department
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
Mike Vatnsdal
Finance Department
Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Staff

Maureen Storstad, City Auditor Email 746-2620

Howard Swanson, City Attorney Email

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

AG CC 20260105