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.

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 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
            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