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: 08/17/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/17/2026 5:30 PM 08/17/2026 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, August 17, 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 Proclamation - Grand Forks NonProfit Day

2.2 Retirement Recognition for Grand Forks Housing Authority Executive Director Terry Hanson and Introduction of Matthew Bakke as new Executive Director

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing on Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance amending Grand Forks City Code, Chapter 18, Land Development Code, Section 18-1103 and Appendix C relating to Land Development Applications and Fees

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 (received by 2:00 p.m. August 14, 2026)

Citizen Comments (received by 10:00 a.m. August 17, 2026)

Citizen Comments (received by 4:30 p.m. August 17, 2026)

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Adopt resolutions as amended authorizing issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bond, Series 2026D & E and to finance the construction o the 42^nd and Demers Underpass, Project #8823

5.2 Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission

5.3 Revised Engineer’s Report for Project No. 9097, District No. 803, Paving and Street Lights for Grand Park First Addition

5.4 Special Assessment District, Engineer’s Report and Engineering Task Order for Project Nos. 9083, District No. 802, Paving and Street Lights; 9086, District No. 628, Box Culvert Crossing; and 9041, District No. 806, Widening of S 42^nd Street for Birkholz 8^th Addition

5.5 Accept Police Department Grant Award – FY23 State Homeland Security Program Grant (Supplemental), along with associated budget amendment and authorize process and purchase of interoperable vehicle barrier system

a) FY2023 SHSP Grant Award

b) Quotes for Mifram Modular Vehicle Barrier 3x System

c) City Purchasing Policy

5.6 Introduce ordinance and preliminary approval of amendment to Grand Forks City Code relating to trespass

5.7 Conditional Use Permit for Indoor Gun Range in I-2 Heavy Industrial District, located at 2210 Mill Road

5.8 Final approval of Replat of Lots 10-16, Block 50, Alexander & Ives Addition, located at 1101-1111 North 5^th Street and 514 11^th Ave N

5.9 Preliminary approval of Replat of Lot5, Block 11, Medvue Estates Second Addition, located at 907 Duke Drive

5.10 Introduction of ordinance and preliminary approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from Medvue PUD Amendment 7, Concept Development Plan, to include multi-family residential and scaled senior housing and care facilities, located at 900, 907 & 933 Duke Drive and 1055 South 34^th Street

5.11 Vacation of a portion of Duke Drive Right-of-Way, located at 900 Block of Duke Drive

5.12 Vacation of storm sewer easement, located at 900 Block of Duke Drive

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of June 30, 2026

6.2 Investment Portfolio Management Summary as of July 31, 2026

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List and Engineers Estimate

7.2 Minutes – August 3, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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