Electrical Board

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1. Members; Appointment; Terms

The board shall consist of the city engineer, or the authorized representative, city electrical inspector, who shall serve as executive secretary and who shall not be a voting member, and four (4) other members to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council for a period of two (2) years each or until their successors are appointed and approved, and they shall serve without compensation. The term of office of the four (4) appointed members shall expire on the same day as now prescribed for the expiration of terms of the appointive officers of the city. The four (4) members appointed shall consist of one (1) electrical contractor with at least five (5) years' contracting experience, one (1) master or journeyman electrician with at least five (5) years' practical experience, one (1) member representing the electrical industry, and one (1), member representing a related industry. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and from the same class to which the retiring member belongs. This board shall schedule at least one (1) meeting a year and no more than twelve (12).

2. Duties

The city electrical board shall select from its members a chair and vice chair, prescribe rules for the management of its affairs, and review applications for city electrical contractors licensed within the city when referred to said board. The board shall also adopt rules and regulations to govern the duties and affairs on all items being recommended to the council for adoption and any other related items relating to the electrical industry where public welfare and safety are involved.

3. Members

  • Mark Lothspeich
    Apollo Electric
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

  • Greg Mattson
    Century Electric
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

  • Brian Poykko
    Poykko Engineering
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

  • Cole Johnson
    Nodak Electric Cooperative
    Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

Staff

Bev Collings    Email
Inspections Department - 746-2631

Grand Forks City Council

  • Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/tmjnh89EzNk?si=xj-OGoqAhu-GopL1&t=3860

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4th Street

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 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       2027 Mayor’s Salary and General Fund Budget Preview (Presentation)           

            Handout A) FY27 Salary Plan           

            Handout B) Mill Levy Comparison           

            Handout C) General Fund Summary           

           Handout D) Budget Process Timeline  

3.       PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES - None 

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 Comments relating to Item 5.11 received electronically

 

5.       ACTION ITEMS

5.1       Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Deep Dive Well Feature Management and Operations Agreement

             a) Deep Dive Well Feature Management and Operations Agreement

             b) Approved staff report from 04/28/2025 COW / 05/05/2025 City Council

             c) Approved staff report from 01/26/2026 COW / 02/02/2026 City Council

             d) Approved staff report from 03/23/2026 COW

5.2       Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Altru Naming Rights Agreement

             a) Altru Sports Complex (ASC) Building Naming Rights Agreement.

5.3       Application from Listen, Inc. for a gaming site authorization at Parrot’s Cay, located at 1149 36th Ave South

5.4       Amendment No. 1 to Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with Houston Engineering for Project No. 8959, S 48th St (32nd Ave S to 62nd Ave S)       

5.5       Letter of No Objection for Project No. 9110, Xcel Energy 27th Ave N Xcel Gas Reinforcement Project (N 69th St to N 32nd St)

5.6       2026 Amendments to City of Grand Forks Stormwater Design Standards Update for Project No. 8567, PDA 3 & English Coulee Drainage Area Flood Study

5.7       Consultant Selection and Agreement for Project No. 9113, Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement

5.8      Bid Award for Bid #2026-7 Sanitation Division Front Load Sanitation Truck

5.9       Public Works Surplus Equipment

5.10    Sign Appeal at Memorial Village Track, located at 2501 Red Jarrett Way

5.11    Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, TJ’s Third Addition, located at 5675 South Washington St
            a) Approved staff report from 01/06/2025 City Council meeting for property purchase

5.12    Introduction and Preliminary approval of an ordinance to annex Lot B, Block 1, TJ’s Third Addition, located at 5675 South Washington Street

5.13    Introduction and Preliminary approval of an ordinance to amend 18-0204 relating to “Townhouse” definition, Section 18-0209(11) relating to R-2 Semi-Detached Dwelling Special Conditions, and Section 18-0210(11)(A) relating to R-3 Townhouse Special Conditions

5.14    Preliminary approval of Vacation of Utility Easement, located at 4225 & 4243 Gateway Drive

5.15   Adopt Resolution to authorize issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bond Series 2026D (DWSRF) and 2026E (CWSRF)

          a) Series 2026D (DWSRF)

          b) Series 2026E (CWSRF)

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1       Investment Management Summary as of May 31, 2026

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1       Vendor List and Engineers Estimate

7.2       Minutes – June 1, 2026

8.         CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9.         MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10.       ADJOURNMENT

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