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: 02/17/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 02/17/2026 5:30 PM 02/17/2026 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/ugt_uYYuq38?si=44q6trmsk8NCA8BA&t=220

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GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, February 17, 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 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 by calling (701)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 Police Department Downtown Response Plan & COPS Grant Updates

2.2 Proclamation - Freedom Week, February 15 – 21, 2026

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance and Final Approval of request to amend the zoning map to rezone from Day-Hud PUD Amendment No. 2 (PUD B-2 Shopping Center Uses) to Day-Hud Amendment No. 3 (PUD B-3 General Business Uses), located at 2800 South Columbia Road

Electronic Citizen Comment, Click Here.

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to dedicate R/W and Final Approval of the Plat of Grand Park First Addition, located at 6300-6800 Blocks of South 20^th Street

3.3 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance and Final Approval of request to amend the zoning map to rezone from Grand Valley PUD to Grand Valley PUD Amendment 1 (A-2 to PUD R-1), located at 6300-6800 Blocks of South 20^th Street

3.4 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance for annexation of Grand Park First Addition, located at 6300-6800 Blocks of South 20^th Street

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 Plans & Specifications for Project No 8922, District No. 613, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase 4

5.2 Award Bid for Project No. 9002, 2026 Inlet Protection Services

5.3 Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement for Project No. 9103, 32nd Ave S & 17th St Left Turn Lane Realignment

5.4 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 8999-9001, 2026 Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, and Storm Sewer Repairs

5.5 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9010.1-.4, District No. 779.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay

5.6 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9067, 2026 Scrub Seal

5.7 Water Distribution Tandem Dump Truck Purchase

5.8 Award Bid 2026-1 Water Meters

5.9 Approve Material Purchase for City Project No. 9065 – Upgrade Lift Station #5

5.10 Approve Material Purchase for City Project No. 9088 – Flood Station Actuator Replacement

5.11 Consideration of Annual Population Growth Rate for GF-EGF MPO Socioeconomic Study

5.12 Introduction of Ordinance to dedicate R/W and Preliminary Approval of the Plat of Grand Reserve First Addition, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South

5.13 Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval of amendment to the zoning map to rezone from Desoto PUD Amendment 2 to Desoto PUD Amendment 3, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Summary as of January 31, 2026

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes – February 2, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20260217