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 Board of Equalization & City Council

Date: 04/06/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 04/06/2026 5:30 PM 04/06/2026 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/8GRxpRxnmho?si=zBjSA4BZtzHTKKw4&t=381

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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

2.2 Proclamation – National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2026 and Presentation of Health Champions Awards

2.3 42^nd 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

5.1 City of Grand Forks (City) and University of North Dakota (UND) Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement Exhibit B Modification – 25^th Street North

a) Burian & Associates, LLC Technical Memorandum, dated March 20, 2026

b) Executed City and UND Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement, with Exhibits A and B, dated April 27, 2024

5.2 Preliminary Approval and Introduction of Ordinance to amend City Code related to Tech Accelerator Advisory Board

5.3 Bid Award for Project No. 9050, District No. 797 and Project No. 9101, District No. 631, Reconstruct 5th Ave S & Storm Sewer (Demers Ave to Washington St)

5.4 Revised Engineer’s Report for City Project No. 9101, District 631 – Storm Sewer for 5th Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St) and Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9050, District No. 797 – Reconstruct 5th Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St) and Project No. 9101, District 631 – Storm Sewer for 5th Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St)

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

5.9 Revised Engineer’s Report Project No. 8577, District No. 363, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Watermain Phase 3

5.10 Plans & Specs for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving 27th Ave. North (N Washington - N 36th St)

5.11 Plans & Specs For Project No. 8850.01, 47th Ave South Paving & Street Lights (S Columbia - S 34th St)

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)

5.13 Plans and Specifications for City Project Nos. 9079, District No. 625, Sanitary Sewer, 9080, District No. 368, Watermain, 9081, District No. 626, Storm Sewer, and 9082, District No. 627, Stormwater Pond for Birkholz 8^th Addition

5.14 Plans and Specifications for City Project No. 8796 – Shared Use Path on South Columbia Road (Knight Drive to 17th Avenue South).

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

5.18 Set Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive (PILOT) from CK Commercial, LLC, dba Kingsview, located at 6150 Kingsview Dr

a) Baker Tilly Report

b) City Financial Impact Analysis

c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT)

d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21,2025

5.19 Set Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive (PILOT) from RTVMPS, LLC, dba The Domain, located at 1065 47th Ave S

a) Baker Tilly Report

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

5.21 Alerus Center Scoreboard Bid Process Update and Review of Grand Forks Event Center Commission and City Council Authority related to the Alerus Center

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

7.2 Minutes – March 16, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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