Electrical Board

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1. Members; Appointment; Terms

The board shall consist of the city engineer, or the authorized representative, city electrical inspector, who shall serve as executive secretary and who shall not be a voting member, and four (4) other members to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council for a period of two (2) years each or until their successors are appointed and approved, and they shall serve without compensation. The term of office of the four (4) appointed members shall expire on the same day as now prescribed for the expiration of terms of the appointive officers of the city. The four (4) members appointed shall consist of one (1) electrical contractor with at least five (5) years' contracting experience, one (1) master or journeyman electrician with at least five (5) years' practical experience, one (1) member representing the electrical industry, and one (1), member representing a related industry. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and from the same class to which the retiring member belongs. This board shall schedule at least one (1) meeting a year and no more than twelve (12).

2. Duties

The city electrical board shall select from its members a chair and vice chair, prescribe rules for the management of its affairs, and review applications for city electrical contractors licensed within the city when referred to said board. The board shall also adopt rules and regulations to govern the duties and affairs on all items being recommended to the council for adoption and any other related items relating to the electrical industry where public welfare and safety are involved.

3. Members

  • Mark Lothspeich
    Apollo Electric
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

  • Greg Mattson
    Century Electric
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

  • Brian Poykko
    Poykko Engineering
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

  • Cole Johnson
    Nodak Electric Cooperative
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

Staff

Bev Collings    Email
Inspections Department - 746-2631

Grand Forks JDA & City Council Meeting

  • Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/X6KAYEV88VA?si=N_WdXT2dkBiwRAt9&t=353

GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, March 2, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4th Street

Notice is hereby given that the Grand Forks Growth Fund, a Jobs Development Authority (JDA) will meet at the above date, time and place.  Members of the JDA may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically. 

Members of the public may view the live airing of the JDA meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks.  Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an agenda item or public hearing without appearing in person should submit their comments to www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments or call 701-746-2678 for further information.  All comments received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.

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       Roll Call: 

__ Weigel  __Osowski  __Berg  __Lunski __Fridolfs  __ Sande  __Vein  __Bochenski 

2.    ACTION ITEMS: Hold Public Hearing and take action:   

2.1       PACE Loan Request: Twin State Environmental 

2.2       Loan Modification Request: SafetySpect 

2.3       Business Park Utility Easements

3.         ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, March 2, 2026
(Immediately following JDA)

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 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       Home Improvement Partnership Program with Gate City 

2.2       Wastewater Water Treatment Plant Construction Update 

2.3       Grand Forks Police Department Building Construction Update and Partnership with ND Attorney General’s Office and Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) (Attachment Added 03/02/2026) 

3.         PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES 

3.1      Enclave Property Management (Latitude Phase 2) Tax Incentive Development Project
            a) City Financial Analysis
            b) Baker Tilly Third Party Financial Review
            c) Enclave Property Management Application for Property Tax Incentives for new and expanding businesses – PILOT
            d) Approved Staff Report – Tax Incentive Pre-Application, December 15, 2025
            e) Latitude Phase 2 Site Plan
            f) Greater Grand Forks Apartment Association – 4Q2025 Vacancy Report
            g) PILOT Procedure Checklist with attachments

Citizen Comments, Click Here. (Added 3:45 pm 03/02/2026)

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       Applications for property tax exemption of improvements to residential and commercial buildings 

5.2       Award Bid #2026-3 Mosquito Control Chemicals and Equipment 

5.3       Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission - Curt Hanson 

5.4       Flood Plain Ordinance 

5.5       Plans and Specifications for Project #8998, 2026 Watermain Replacement 

5.6       Create Special Assessment District for Project #9056, District # 367, Watermain Along S 42nd St (18th Ave S to Empire Ct)

5.7       Create Special Assessment District for Project #9064, District #800,  Paving 27th Ave N (N Washington St to N 36th St) 

5.8       Create Special Assessment District for Project #9049, District #796, Reconstruct 11th Ave N (N 4th St to Gateway Dr) (Updated 03/02/2026)

5.9       Plans and Specifications for Project #9050, District #797 & Project #9101, District #631, Reconstruction of 5th Ave S and Storm Sewer
(Demers Ave to Washington St)

5.10    Plans and Specifications for Project #9007, 9008, & 9009, Concrete Subdivision, Arterial, and Street Repairs 

5.11    Plans and Specifications for Project #8850.2, District #801, Paving and Street Lights for S 34th St (45th Ave S to 47th Ave S)

5.12    Plans and Specifications for Project #9060, District #798, 17th Ave S (S Columbia Rd to S 20th St) 

5.13    Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement for Project #9105, Mill & Overlay of N Washington St (Gateway Dr to I-29)

5.14    Award Bid 2026-2, 2026 Water Maintenance Parts

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS - NONE

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1       Vendor List and Engineers Estimates

7.2       Minutes –February 17, 2026 

8.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS 

9.         MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

10.      ADJOURNMENT

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