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

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

Date: 07/20/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 07/20/2026 5:30 PM 07/20/2026 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, July 20, 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 __ Salentiny __Fridolfs __Sande __ Vein

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Mayor’s Announcements

2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS

2.1 2027 Mayor’s Budget Presentation

Handout A – Expense Pie Charts

Handout B – Parking Contract Evaluation of Services

Salary Plan

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing and Second Reading 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

3.2 Public Hearing and Determination of Protest on request for Vacation of Utility Easement, located at 4225 & 4243 Gateway Drive

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.

Citizen Comments relating to Item 5.15, received electronically for July 14, 2026 Combined Local Taxing Entities Meeting.
Citizen Comments relating to Item 5.15, received electronically July 20, 2026 by Noon
Citizen Comments relating to Item 5.15, received electronically, July 20, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 City Council Committee Assignments

5.2 Board of Health Committee Member Appointment

5.3 The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of the City of Grand Forks for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the Independent Auditor’s Report.

a) Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Link

i) Alerus Center Revenues and Expenditures

ii) Alerus Center Balance Sheet

b) Independent Auditor’s Report (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards(SEFA) Link

c) Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)

5.4 Reappointments to Historic Preservation Commission

5.5 Cost Participation & Maintenance Agreement (CPMA) and Preliminary Engineering (PE) Reimbursement Agreement for Project No. 8981, Reconstruct N 4^th St (2^nd Ave N to University Avenue)

5.6 Development Agreement for Project Nos. 9129 - Sanitary Sewer, 9130 - Watermain, and 9131 – Storm Sewer for Grand Valley 2^nd Amendment

5.7 Development Agreement for Project Nos. 9132 – Sanitary Sewer, 9133 – Watermain, and 9134 – Storm Sewer for Crary’s 13^th Addition

5.8 Bid Award Project No. 9124, Public Works Roof Replacement

5.9 Bid Award Project No. 9125, Public Works HVAC Replacement

5.10 Downtown Gateway and Greenway Project Engineering Services Agreement, Project 8525.3

a) Presentation

5.11 Lead Service Line Replacement Project

a) November 3, 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project Funding Council Staff Report

b) Chapter 15 Section 15 of City Code regarding water use and repairs

c) Task Order No. 9071.1

d) Lead Service Line Replacement Agreement between City and Homeowner

e) 2027 LSLR and WMR Project Boundary for Construction

5.12 Consideration of Draft Final Socioeconomic Study (updated 7.13.2026)

5.13 Replat of Lots T & U, Block 1, Kings View Resubdivision, located at 6173 & 6181 Magnolia Dr

5.14 Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary approval of amendment to Section 18-1103 and Section 18 Appendix C related to Land Development Application and Fees

5.15 University of North Dakota (UND) / Ray Richards Golf Course (RRGC) Development Project (ACTIVATE RRGC, LLC)

a) UND/RRGC Development Presentation and Video from UND and Development Team

b) Baker Tilly But-For-Analysis Report – UND/RRGC Development, dated June 30, 2026

c) Baker Tilly But-For-Analysis Presentation – UND/RRGC Development, dated July 13/2026

d) PILOT Impact Analysis RRGC Development

e) Memorial Village P3 Projects with Community-wide Benefits

f) Combined Grand Forks Local Government Subdivisions Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Incentive Review Process, dated June 11, 2026

g) ACTIVATE RRGC, LLC Application for Property Tax Incentive for New of Expanding Business

h) Approved City of Grand Forks Staff Report Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map to Rezone from UD – University District to Ray Richards Golf Course PUD Concept Development Plan, dated February 2, 2026.

i) Approved Replat of Portion of Lots 1 and all of Lot 2, Block 1, Ray Richards Golf Course Addition with Street and Highway Ordinance, dated February 2, 2026

j) Approved City of Grand Forks Staff Report Greenview Living, LLC Tax Incentive Pre-Application (Ray Richards Golf Course Redevelopment), dated April 21, 2025

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of May 31, 2026

6.2 Investment Portfolio Management Summary as of June 30, 2026

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes – July 6 (Sine Die), July 6 (Organizational), July 6 (Regular), 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20260720