Emergency Management Board

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1. Establishment

The City of Grand Forks and the County of Grand Forks through a Joint Powers Agreement establish a combined emergency management agency.

2. Administration

The agency shall be managed by a board to be known as the Emergency Management Board. The Board shall consist of: a member of the County Commission, appointed by the County Commission; a member of the City Council, appointed by the City Council, and a representative of the public, whose appointment shall be jointly concurred with by the County Commission and the City Council.

3. Powers and Duties

To plan for and implement the establishment of the agency;
To plan for and implement the emergency management systems, including emergency mitigation, preparation, response and recovery functions and activities for all emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made;
To develop a plan for the administration and management of the Emergency Management Agency;
To establish and develop policies governing day to day operations of the agency;
To prepare an annual budget for approval by the City and County;
To employ an Emergency Manager and staff necessary to operate or manage the agency, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority approved by the City and County;
To enter into contracts for the purchase, lease and sale of equipment and/or services necessary to carry out its powers and duties, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority as approved by the City and County;
To plan for future needs of the City and County in relation to emergency services and Emergency Management and make appropriate recommendations to the City and County;
To assure that emergency operational plans are developed to effectively serve the citizens within the agency’s jurisdiction;
To submit an annual report of all functions, activities, and recommendations for consideration by the City and County;

To prepare and submit such grant applications for local, state, federal or other funding which may be available for the administration, operation and management of the Emergency Management program;
Such other powers and duties as may be assigned from time to time by the City and County.

4. Members

Danny Weigel - Term expires January 1, 2021
Grand Forks City Council Representative

Diane Knauf
Grand Forks County Commission Representative

Leah Ista- Term expires March 3, 2022
Representative of the Public

Michelle Rakoczy - Term expires March 4, 2024
Representative of the Public

Heather Everson - Term expires March 5, 2024
Representative of the Public

Grand Forks City Council

Date: 06/15/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 06/15/2026 5:30 PM 06/15/2026 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

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

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 36^th 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 27^th Ave N Xcel Gas Reinforcement Project (N 69^th St to N 32^nd 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

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

7.2 Minutes – June 1, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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