Emergency Management Board

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1. Establishment

The City of Grand Forks and the County of Grand Forks through a Joint Powers Agreement establish a combined emergency management agency.

2. Administration

The agency shall be managed by a board to be known as the Emergency Management Board. The Board shall consist of: a member of the County Commission, appointed by the County Commission; a member of the City Council, appointed by the City Council, and a representative of the public, whose appointment shall be jointly concurred with by the County Commission and the City Council.

3. Powers and Duties

To plan for and implement the establishment of the agency;
To plan for and implement the emergency management systems, including emergency mitigation, preparation, response and recovery functions and activities for all emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made;
To develop a plan for the administration and management of the Emergency Management Agency;
To establish and develop policies governing day to day operations of the agency;
To prepare an annual budget for approval by the City and County;
To employ an Emergency Manager and staff necessary to operate or manage the agency, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority approved by the City and County;
To enter into contracts for the purchase, lease and sale of equipment and/or services necessary to carry out its powers and duties, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority as approved by the City and County;
To plan for future needs of the City and County in relation to emergency services and Emergency Management and make appropriate recommendations to the City and County;
To assure that emergency operational plans are developed to effectively serve the citizens within the agency’s jurisdiction;
To submit an annual report of all functions, activities, and recommendations for consideration by the City and County;

To prepare and submit such grant applications for local, state, federal or other funding which may be available for the administration, operation and management of the Emergency Management program;
Such other powers and duties as may be assigned from time to time by the City and County.

4. Members

Danny Weigel - Term expires January 1, 2021
Grand Forks City Council Representative

Diane Knauf
Grand Forks County Commission Representative

Leah Ista- Term expires March 3, 2022
Representative of the Public

Michelle Rakoczy - Term expires March 4, 2024
Representative of the Public

Heather Everson - Term expires March 5, 2024
Representative of the Public

Grand Forks City Council

Date: 03/16/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 03/16/2026 5:30 PM 03/16/2026 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, March 16, 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 - None

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing on 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) and Receive and File the 2025 CSG Annual Report

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance relating to the Flood Plain (Updated 03/16/2026)

3.3 Determination of Protest for Project No. 9010.1-.4, District No. 799.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay:

a) Project No. 9010.1, District No. 799.1, Mill & Overlay for S 4^th St (Railroad to Gertrude Ave), Bruce Ave (S 5^th St to County Ramp, Division Ave (S 5^th St to S 3^rd St) & Gertrude Ave (S 4^th St to mid-block between S 3^rd St and S 4^th St)

b) Project No. 9010.2, District No. 799.2, Mill & Overlay 17^thAve S (cherry St to Belmont Rd)

c) Project No. 9010.3, District No. 799.3, S 26^th St (24^th Ave S to 26^th Ave S) & 26^th Ave S (S Columbia Rd to S 25^th St)

d) Project No. 9010.4, District No. 799.4, Mill & Overlay 62^nd Ave S (Columbia Rd - S Washington St)

The next two items should be postponed to the May 18, 2026 City Council meeting at the developers request.

3.4 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to dedicate R/W and Final Approval of the Plat of Grand Reserve First Addition, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South

3.5 Introduction of Ordinance and Final 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

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 Application for Class 3 (On/Off-Sale Beer & Wine) Alcoholic Beverage License for Diaspora Restaurant, LLC (dba Joe's Italian Restaurant)

5.2 Bid Award for Project No. 8841, Rehabilitation of Demers Ave (Washington St to 6^th St)

5.3 Plans and Specifications for Project No. 8730, Point Bridge Rehab

5.4 Bid Award for Project No. 9010, .01-.04, District No. 779.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay

5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9067, 2026 Scrub Seal

5.6 Bid Award for Project No. 8999-9001 2026 Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, & Storm Sewer Repairs

5.7 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9004-9005, 2026 City Sidewalks & ADA Curb Ramps

5.8 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9094, 9095, 9096 and 9097, District No. 629, 369, 630, and 803, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer, and Paving for Grand Park First Addition

5.9 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 8577, District No. 362, Watermain for Peony Addition & Hwy 81 Area, Phase 3

5.10 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9006, 2026 Asphalt Street Repairs

5.11 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11^th Ave N (N 4^th St - Gateway Drive)

5.12 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9056, District No. 367, Watermain Along S 42nd Street (Empire Ct to 300’ South of 18th Ave S)

5.13 Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9058, Box Culvert 18-37-20.0 Structural Rehabilitation (17^th Ave S & English Coulee Diversion)

5.14 Resolution to Amend Platted Access Control as shown on the Plat of Peony First Resubdivision, located at 3600 27^th Avenue North

5.15 Approval for the City to opt-in on Remnant Defendants Settlement

a) Email and attachments from National Opioid Settlements Implementation Administrator for Six Remnant Defendants

b) Email from Aelish Baig, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, LLLP re New National Opioid Settlement Notice

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Summary as of February 28, 2026

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes – March 2, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20260316