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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 JDA & City Council

  • 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 

3.1      Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive Pilot in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from CK Commercial, LLC (The Palmer, formerly referred to as Kingsview)

            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

3.2    Public Hearing on Application for Property Tax Incentive  - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from RTVMPS, LLC, (The  Domain)

            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

3.3       Determination of Protest for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving & Street Lights for 27th Ave N (N 36th St to N Washington St

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

5.2      City Engineer Appointment

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) 

5.6       Bid Award for 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 8th Addition 

5.7       Federal Aid Request for Project No. 9123 - 2028-2031 TIP/TA/HSIP/SS4A 

5.8       Water Customer Portal 

5.9     Franklin on 4th PILOT

            a) Payment in Lieu of Tax Development Agreement

            b) Warranty Deed to Franklin on 4th LLC of Development Property

5.10    Grand Forks Event Center Commission - Grand Forks City Code Members and General Provisions Amendments         

            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

AG CC 20260504 AG CC 20260504
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