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Learn MoreEmergency Management Board
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
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To plan for and implement the establishment of the agency;
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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;
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To develop a plan for the administration and management of the Emergency Management Agency;
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To establish and develop policies governing day to day operations of the agency;
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To prepare an annual budget for approval by the City and County;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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To assure that emergency operational plans are developed to effectively serve the citizens within the agency’s jurisdiction;
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To submit an annual report of all functions, activities, and recommendations for consideration by the City and County;
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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
- Ken Vein - Term expires January 1, 2025
Grand Forks City Council Representative
- Terry Bjerke - Term expires December 26, 2026
Grand Forks County Commission Representative
- Leah Ista- Term expires March 3, 2026
Representative of the Public
- Michelle Rakoczy - Term expires March 4, 2027
Representative of the Public
- Heather Everson - Term expires March 5, 2027
- Representative of the Public
Grand Forks City Council Sine die, Organizational, & Regular Business Meeting & JDA
- Date: 07/06/2026 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/3GgDVO34-VE?si=rDp0f1sHtGceSV1S&t=341
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 5:30 PM
Council Chambers
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.
Roll Call: __ Weigel __ Osowski __ Berg __ Lunski __ Fridolfs __ Sande __ Vein
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
1.1 Welcome and Roll Call
2. ACTION ITEMS
2.2 Recognition of Council Members
3. ADJOURNMENT
3.1 Adjourn sine die.
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 5:30 PM
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.
Roll Call: __ Weigel __ Osowski __ Berg __ Salentiny __ Fridolfs__ Sande __ Vein
1. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE
1.1 Administer oath of office to Municipal Judge
1.2 Administer oaths of office to Council Members
2. GENERAL BUSINESS
2.1 Welcome and Roll Call
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Elect president of the city council.
3.2 Elect vice president of the city council.
3.3 Appointment of city attorney
3.3.1 Memorandum of Understanding Regarding City Attorney Services
3. ADJOURNMENT
GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 2026
(Immediately following City Council Sine Die and Organizational Meeting)
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 __Salentiny __Fridolfs __ Sande __Vein __Bochenski
2. ACTION ITEMS: Hold Public Hearing and take action:
2.1 Business Park Lot Purchase Termination: Ideal Aerosmith
3. ADJOURN
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 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 ____ Salentiny ____Fridolfs ____Sande ____ Vein
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Mayor’s Announcements
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS - None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance relating to Off-Street Parking
3.4 Public Hearing and Determination of Protest on a request to vacate a portion of North 21st Street
a) Tax Incentive Application from Beacon East Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Spirit)
b) Tax Incentive Application from Beacon NW Real Estate Holdings, LLC (1923)
c) Baker Tilly But-For Analysis Beacon Prepared for City of Grand Forks, ND, dated May 21, 2026
Presentation from June 1, 2026 City Council meeting
d) City of Grand Forks Beacon Financial Analysis
e) City of Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Plan
f) Renaissance Zone Application from CDJTB4, LLC
g) Beacon Development Presentation (Dakota Commercial Project Overview)
Public Comment received electronically
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
5.2 Public Health Department Rural Health Transformation Program
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.1 Official Results from June 9, 2026 Election
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:
7.1 Vendor List and Engineers Estimates
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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