Pension & Insurance Committee

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1. A pension and insurance committee consisting of five (5) members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Membership shall include the mayor, two (2) members of the city council and two (2) participating members of the pension plan. In the absence of the mayor, the city administrator may appear and act on behalf of the mayor. Committee members shall be appointed for three-year terms. City council members may serve consecutive terms. Participating members shall be elected by the employees through an employee's committee. The election of employee members and the appointment of all members shall occur prior to the final city council meeting in June of each year. Members shall continue to serve until their terms expire or successors are appointed, whichever event occurs last.

2. The chair of the committee shall be the mayor. The committee shall elect a vice chair who shall be one (1) of its members; and may appoint from its members such committees with such powers as it shall determine. The city auditor and human resource director shall serve as ex-officio nonvoting members. The city auditor shall also serve as secretary. Further, the committee may appoint such staff as it shall determine necessary or appropriate.

3. The committee shall hold meetings upon such notice, at such place or places, and at such times as it may from time to time determine. The recorded minutes of each meeting shall be posted and sent to each member of the employee committee.

4. Three (3) members of the committee, at least one (1) of which shall be a member of the city council, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

5. No member of the committee shall receive any compensation for services on the committee and no bond or other security shall be required of the member in such capacity.

6. The city council shall, upon recommendation of the committee, determine interest rates annually, may recommend amendments to this article and to the pension plan, shall review actuarial studies, shall disseminate information relative to the pension plan to the city employees and shall make determinations of all other questions and matters arising out of or in connection with the provisions of the plan not required to be determined by the city or the company, and such determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon all persons having an interest in or under the plan.

7. Members

  • Mayor Brandon Bochenski
    Chairman

  • Danny Weigel
    City Council
    Term Expires: June 30, 2024
       
  • Bret Weber
    City Council
    Term Expires: June 30, 2024

  • Darren Schimke
    GF Fire Department
    Term Expires: June 30, 2026

  • Mike Vatnsdal 
    Finance Department
    Term Expires: June 30, 2025

Staff

Maureen Storstad, City Auditor   Email   746-2620

Howard Swanson, City Attorney   Email

Grand Forks Board of Equalization & City Council

  • Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/7hd3FOSzYE0?si=jIGWhMtb7f44d85T&t=3826

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 24th 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 12th St (Updated 04/20/2026)

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

              h) Appeal – 44.2913.064.00 – 3712 Belmont Rd

              i) Appeal – 44.2972.017.00 – 3086 44th Ave S

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

              k) Appeal – 44.1129.004.00 – 110 8th 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 11th Ave N. (N. 4th 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 11th Ave N. (N. 4th 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 42nd St (18th Ave S to Empire Dr) 

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

5.10    Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9052.01/02 – South End Drainway Expansion (S 34th 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 17th Ave S. West of S. 42nd 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 52nd St

5.17    Plat of Crary’s Thirteenth Addition, located at 1000-1100 Block of 60th 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 60th 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 46th 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 46th Avenue South 

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

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