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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: 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

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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