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Learn MoreMPO Executive Policy Board
1. Functions
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The Executive Policy Committee shall prepare and adopt a Plan and recommend policies for the development of the area. The Plan shall be based on existing conditions and probable future growth and shall be made with the general purpose of guiding a coordinated and harmonious development that will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants. The Plan shall also seek to promote efficiency and economy in the process of land development and population distribution so as to reduce the waste of resources; and it shall promote an efficient and economic utilization and conservation of the means of production of food and water, of sanitary and other facilities and of natural resources and transportation.
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The Executive Policy Committee shall act as the official area-wide planning agency for the Metropolitan Area and shall be designated as a consortium of governments for federal legislation dealing with transportation, land use, and any other issue deemed appropriate by their respective governing bodies and as the official Area Planning Organization as required by the United States Department of Transportation and other agencies.
2. Membership
The Executive Policy Committee shall consist of at least two-thirds elected officials and each member unit of government shall be allowed voting representation as follows:-
Two elected officials from the Grand Forks City Council;
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Two elected officials from the East Grand Forks City Council;
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One member each from the Grand Forks and Polk County Commissions;
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One member each representing the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks City Planning Commissions;
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Representatives shall be appointed by the respective bodies they are to represent.
3. Terms
Members of the Policy Committee shall serve for a term of two (2) years except that members of the respective governing bodies holding memberships by virtue of their elected positions shall hold office only during their respective terms of office.4. Members
- Terry Bjerke - Grand Forks County
- Ken Vein -Grand Forks City Council
- Warren Strandell - Polk County
- Al Grasser - Grand Forks P&Z
- Brian Larson - East Grand Forks City Council
- Brad Ortzman - East Grand Forks P&Z
- Tricia Lunski - Grand Forks City Council
- Karen Peterson - East Grand Forks City Council
Staff
Ben Ehreth, MPO Executive Director Email 746-2657
www.theforksmpo.org
Grand Forks JDA & City Council
- Date: 05/04/2026 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/F3mRUEahAr0?si=-io7kaxJJJGs-PV6&t=211
GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, May 4, 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 Business Park Lot Purchase Offer: 2755 S 48th Street
2.3 Annual Recertification of EDA RLF Plan
3. ADJOURN
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, May 4, 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 Proclamations:
a) Worker’s Memorial Day, April 28, 2026
b) National Small Business Week, May 3-9, 2026
c) National Day of Prayer 2026 – May 7, 2026
d) Letter Carrier’s Stamp out Hunger Food Drive Day – May 9, 2026
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
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
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 Electronic Citizen Comments
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Actuarial Report for Defined Benefit Pension Plan
a) 2026 Actuarial Valuation Report Presentation
b) Pension Update email dated 04/28/2026
5.3 Review 2027 CDBG Process, Budget, and Draft Schedule
5.4 Bid Award for Project No. 8796 - Shared Use Path on Columbia Rd (Knight Dr - 17th Ave S.)
5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving 27th Ave N. (N Washington - N 36th St)
5.7 Federal Aid Request for Project No. 9123 - 2028-2031 TIP/TA/HSIP/SS4A
a) Payment in Lieu of Tax Development Agreement
b) Warranty Deed to Franklin on 4th LLC of Development Property
a) Ordinance amending Grand Forks City Code §24-0203 and §24-0204
b) Current Grand Forks City Code §24-0201 through §24-0206
6. INFORMATION ITEMS - NONE
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:
7.1 Vendor List and Engineers Estimates
7.2 Minutes April 20, 2026
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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