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1. Members; Appointment; Terms

The board shall consist of the city engineer, or the authorized representative, city electrical inspector, who shall serve as executive secretary and who shall not be a voting member, and four (4) other members to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council for a period of two (2) years each or until their successors are appointed and approved, and they shall serve without compensation. The term of office of the four (4) appointed members shall expire on the same day as now prescribed for the expiration of terms of the appointive officers of the city. The four (4) members appointed shall consist of one (1) electrical contractor with at least five (5) years' contracting experience, one (1) master or journeyman electrician with at least five (5) years' practical experience, one (1) member representing the electrical industry, and one (1), member representing a related industry. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and from the same class to which the retiring member belongs. This board shall schedule at least one (1) meeting a year and no more than twelve (12).

2. Duties

The city electrical board shall select from its members a chair and vice chair, prescribe rules for the management of its affairs, and review applications for city electrical contractors licensed within the city when referred to said board. The board shall also adopt rules and regulations to govern the duties and affairs on all items being recommended to the council for adoption and any other related items relating to the electrical industry where public welfare and safety are involved.

3. Members

Mark Lothspeich
Apollo Electric
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
Greg Mattson
Century Electric
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
Brian Poykko
Poykko Engineering
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

Cole Johnson
Nodak Electric Cooperative
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

Staff

Bev Collings Email
Inspections Department - 746-2631

Grand Forks JDA & Committee of the Whole

Date: 02/23/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 02/23/2026 5:30 PM 02/23/2026 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/muMsd6fHiRI?si=5CkhBznlu2Wzx_-6&t=3846

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GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, February 23, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4^th Street

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 __Lunski __Fridolfs __ Sande __Vein __Bochenski

2. ACTION ITEMS: Hold Public Hearing and take action:

2.1 HIVE Membership Agreement

3. ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Committee of the Whole
Monday, February 23, 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. CALL TO ORDER

1.1 Welcome and Roll Call

__ Weigel __ Osowski __ Berg __ Lunski __ Fridolfs __ Sande ___Vein

2. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None

3. DISCUSSION ITEMS

3.1 Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission - Curt Hanson

3.2 Flood Plain Ordinance

3.3 Plans and Specifications for Project #8998, 2026 Watermain Replacement

3.4 Create Special Assessment District for Project #9056, District # 367, Watermain
Along S 42^nd St (18^th Ave S to Empire Ct)

3.5 Create Special Assessment District for Project #9064, District #800, Paving 27^th Ave N
(N Washington St to N 36^th St)

3.6 Create Special Assessment District for Project #9049, District #796, Reconstruct
11^th Ave N (N 4^th St to Gateway Dr)

3.7 Plans and Specifications for Project #9050, District #797 & Project #9101, District #631, Reconstruction of 5^th Ave S and Storm Sewer
(Demers Ave to Washington St)

3.8 Plans and Specifications for Project #9007, 9008, & 9009, Concrete Subdivision, Arterial, and Street Repairs

3.9 Plans and Specifications for Project #8850.2, District #801, Paving and Street Lights for S 34^th St (45^th Ave S to 47^th Ave S)

3.10 Plans and Specifications for Project #9060, District #798, 17^th Ave S(S Columbia Rd to S 20^th St)

3.11 Preliminary Engineering Reimbursement Agreement for Project #9105, Mill & Overlay of N Washington St (Gateway Dr to I-29)

3.12 Award Bid 2026-2, 2026 Water Maintenance Parts

4. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISCUSSION MATTERS

5. ADJOURNMENT

AG COW 20260223