AGENDA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Monday, April 20, 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       Consider protest recommendations from the City Assessor 

             a) Appeal - 44.1411.001.00 - 701 Demers (Updated 04/20/2026)

             b) Appeal – 44.2802.073.00 – 21 Fenton Ave

             c) Appeal – 44.2222.019.00 – 374 Peyton’s Place Cir – verbally withdrawn

             d) Appeal – 44.3306.010.00 – 605 24^th Ave S (Updated 04/20/2026)

              e) Appeal – 44.1303.449.00 – 2304 Chestnut St (Updated 04/20/2026)

              f) Appeal – 44.1703.032.00 – 1127 S 12^th St (Updated 04/20/2026)

              g) Appeal – 44.0001.007.00 – 505-507 N 3^rd St

              h) Appeal – 44.2913.064.00 – 3712 Belmont Rd

              i) Appeal – 44.2972.017.00 – 3086 44^th Ave S

               j) Appeal – 44.1129.001.00 – 717 Reeves Dr (Updated 04/20/2026)

              k) Appeal – 44.1129.004.00 – 110 8^th Ave S (Updated 04/20/2026)

1.3       Certify 2025 annual assessments to County Auditor

1.4       Annual Report (Information Only)

2.       ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 20, 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 - none

3.       PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1       Determination of Protest for:          

           a) Project No. 9097, District No. 803, Paving for Grand Park First Addition 

           b) Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11^th Ave N. (N. 4^th St – Gateway Dr.) 

3.2       Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance amending City Code relating to Tech Accelerator Board

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.

Link to Citizen Comment received electronically - Krauseneck

Link to Citizen Comment received electronically - Wynne

5.       ACTION ITEMS

5.1       Bid Award 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 

5.2       Bid Award for Project No. 9004 and 9005, 2026 City Sidewalks & ADA Curb Ramps 

5.3       Bid Award for Project No. 9006, 2026 Asphalt Street Repairs 

5.4       Bid Award for Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11^th Ave N. (N. 4^th St – Gateway Dr.) 

5.5       Bid Award for Project No. 9007, 9008, and 9009, Concrete Subdivision, Arterial and Street Repairs 

5.6       Bid Award for Project No. 8577, District 363, HWY 81 and Associated Area Watermain Phase III

5.7       Bid Award for Project 9058 - English Coulee Diversion Box Culvert Repair (17th Ave S) 

5.8       Bid Award Project 9056 - Watermain on S 42^nd St (18th Ave S to Empire Dr) 

5.9       Plans & Specifications for Project 8795 - Paving on 70^th Ave N (Hwy 81 to ½ West of N 55^th St.)

5.10    Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9052.01/02 – South End Drainway Expansion (S 34^th St to I-29)

5.11    Project No. 9113 - RFQ - Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement 

5.12    Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9057.1, Paving 17^th Ave S. West of S. 42^nd St. (S 42 St – ASC)  

5.13    Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Project No. 8730 Point Bridge Rehabilitation 

5.14    Award Project No. 9115 – HVAC Replacement Unit at the Public Works Facility

5.15    Amendment to City of Grand Forks Purchasing Policy

            a) Draft amended policy 

5.16    Plat of Korynta-Lemm Fifth Resubdivision, locates at 1562 & 1630 North 52^nd St

5.17    Plat of Crary’s Thirteenth Addition, located at 1000-1100 Block of 60^th Avenue South

5.18    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from Crary’s Second PUD Amendment No. 6 to Crary’s Second PUD Amendment No. 7, located at 1000-1100 Block of 60^th Avenue South 

5.19    Introduction of Ordinance dedicating R/W and Preliminary Approval of plat of Southern Estates 13th Addition, located in 3200-3400 Blocks of 46^th Avenue South 

5.20    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from JR’s PUD Amendment No. 5 (PUD AG Uses) to JR’s PUD Amendment No. 6 (PUD R-1 & R-2) Uses, located at 3200-3400 Blocks of 46^th Avenue South 

5.21    Introduction of Ordinance to Annex Southern Estates Thirteenth Addition, located at 3200-3400 Blocks of 46^th Avenue South 

5.22    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from Southern Estates PUD Amendment No. 17 to Southern Estates PUD Amendment No. 18 to increase allowable density and allow residential on the first floor, located at 4425 South Columbia Road 

5.23    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from R-2 One-and Two-Family Residence District to Knutson Printing PUD with B-1 Limited Business District uses, located at 1323 University Avenue 

5.24    Introduction of Ordinance to amend Section 18-0220 relating to F-1 (Floodway) and F-2 (Floodplain) Districts 

6.       INFORMATION ITEMS 

6.1       Portfolio Management Summary as of March 31, 2026 

7.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS: 

7.1       Vendor List

7.2       Minutes – April 6, 2026 

8.       CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS 

9.       MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

10.     ADJOURNMENT