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1. Authority
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To recommend such rules and regulations, including amendments thereto, as may be necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter. These rules and amendments must be submitted to the city council for adoption and upon adoption shall have the full force and effect of law;
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To hear appeals on disciplinary matters as specified in this chapter;
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To represent the public and the city interests in the improvement of personnel administration in the city service;
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To advise the city council, the mayor, and the director of human resources on problems concerning personnel administration;
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To advise and assist the director of human resources in fostering the improvement of personnel standards in the city service;
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To make any inquiry which the commission may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the city service and to review any personnel action which may appear to be arbitrary, capricious, or illegal, and make recommendations to the mayor, the city council, the city attorney, and/or director of human resources with respect thereto;
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To hire staff as the commission may find necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter. The hiring of staff shall be within the constraints of the annual appropriations and budget as established by the city council;
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To create and utilize employment registers in order to fill vacancies within the classified service for the city;
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To establish tests, examinations and evaluations for the evaluation of applicants for the classified service; and
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To perform such other duties with reference to personnel administration of the city, not inconsistent with this chapter, as the city council may require by ordinance or as otherwise directed by the mayor or city council.
2. Membership
The civil service commission consists of five (5) members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. All members must be residents of the City of Grand Forks or employed within the City of Grand Forks and shall not be a city employee, officer, or official. The commission shall consist of one (1) member generally associated with labor occupations; one (1) member generally associated with management occupations; one (1) member generally associated with the occupations or professions of personnel management, human resources, or employment regulatory compliance, having practiced within the profession for at least five (5) years; and two (2) members representative of the general public selected from the occupations or professions of law, banking, finance, investment, accounting, industry, commerce, labor, organized labor, education, medicine, dentistry, or a recognized trade and having practiced within the profession or trade for at least five (5) years.3. Terms
Three (3) years
4. Members
- Greg LaHaise
Term Expires: January 3, 2027
- Margo Svoboda
Term Expires: January 3, 2027
- Keith Reitmeier
Term Expires: June 30, 2028
- Patricia Nies
Term Expires: April 30, 2028
- Roger Hodnefield
Term Expires: October 7, 2027
Staff
Human Resources - Email 746-2665
Grand Forks Board of Equalization & City Council
- Date: 04/06/2026 5:30 PM - 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/8GRxpRxnmho?si=zBjSA4BZtzHTKKw4&t=381
AGENDA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Monday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
Notice is hereby given that the City Board of Equalization will meet at the above date, time and place. Members of the City Board of Equalization may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.
Members of the public may view the live airing of the City Board of Equalization meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks. Individuals wishing to appeal property valuations for the 2026 tax year must do so in writing, by email or by telephone. Written appeals can be sent to tlazur@grandforksgov.com or mailed to PO Box 5200, Grand Forks, ND 58206-5200. Appeals may also be presented orally by telephone by contacting the Grand Forks Assessing Department at 701-746-2616 prior to 5:00 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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 Duties of Board of Equalization
1.3 Comments by City Assessor (Added 04/06/2026)
1.4 Receive formal protests and set date to reconvene as Board of Equalization
2. ADJOURN
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
(Immediately following Board of Equalization)
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 Proclamation – Fair Housing Month, April 2026
2.3 42nd Street and DeMers Ave Project Update
2.4 Maximizing the Use of North Dakota’s Natural Gas Resource Report
a) Presentation
2.5 Grand Forks Housing Study Update
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
3.1 Determination of Protest for Project No. 9010.1-.4, District No. 799.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay:
a) Project No. 9050, District No. 797 Reconstruct 5th Ave S (Demers Ave-Washington St)
b) Project No. 9060, District No. 798, Reconstruct 17th Ave S (S Columbia Rd - S 20th St)
c) Project 8850.02, District No. 801, S 34th St. Paving & Street Lights (45th - 47th Ave S)
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.
Citizen Comment (electronically submitted)
5. ACTION ITEMS
a) Burian & Associates, LLC Technical Memorandum, dated March 20, 2026
5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9048, Street and Storm Sewer Repair on 2400 Block of Columbia Road
5.6 Bid Award for Project No. 9060, District No. 798, Reconstruct 17th Ave S (S Columbia Rd - S 20th St)
5.7 Bid Award for Project No. 8998, 2026 Watermain Replacement (Revised 4/3/2026)
5.8 Bid Award for Project No. 8922, District No. 613, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase 4
5.12 Bid Award for Project 8850.02, District No. 801, S 34th St. Paving & Street Lights (45th - 47th Ave South) (updated 4/3/2026)
5.15 Bid award for City Project No. 9065, Upgrade Lift Station #5
5.16 Bid award Project No. 9106, MSW Solid Waste Landfill Soil Treatment Pad Construction (updated 4/4/2026)
a) Contractor questionnaire - Dirty Deeds Dirtwork (Added 4/4/2026)
b) Contractor questionnaire - Gowan Construction (Added 4/4/2026)
5.17 Bid award for Project No. 9102, Menards Water Tower Overcoat
b) City Financial Impact Analysis
c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT)
d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21,2025
b) City Financial Impact Analysis
c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT)
d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21, 2025
5.20 Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Deep Dive Well Facility Management and Operations Agreement
(4/3/2026 Updated recommended action - Request to postpone final action)
a) Deep Dive Well Facility Management and Operations Agreement
b) Staff Report – April 28, 2025 COW/May 5, 2025 City Council
c) Staff Report – January 26, 2026/February 2, 2026 City Council
a) Sourcewell Request for Proposals related to Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement Project
b) Grand Forks City Code Chapter 24, Article 2. Grand Forks Events Center Commission
6. INFORMATION ITEMS - None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:
7.1 Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimates
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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