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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 Committee of the Whole

Date: 03/09/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 03/09/2026 5:30 PM 03/09/2026 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/8i2T_4dS73k?si=sHgprK_hIhgtPT_K&t=301

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GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Committee of the Whole
Monday, March 9, 2026
Council Chambers, City Hall. 255 N 4^th St

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

2.1 Presentation – Agristo Project Update

3. DISCUSSION ITEMS

3.1 Application for Class 3 (On/Off-Sale Beer & Wine) Alcoholic Beverage License for Diaspora Restaurant, LLC (dba Joe's Italian Restaurant)

3.2 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) & CSG Annual Report

3.3 Bid Award for Project No. 8841, Rehabilitation of Demers Ave (Washington St to 6^th St) (Updated 03/09/2026)

3.4 Plans and Specifications for Project No. 8730, Point Bridge Rehab (Updated 03/09/2026)

3.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9010, .01-.04, District No. 779.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay

3.6 Bid Award for Project No. 9067, 2026 Scrub Seal

3.7 Bid Award for Project No. 8999-9001 2026 Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, & Storm Sewer Repairs

3.8 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9004-9005, 2026 City Sidewalks & ADA Curb Ramps

3.9 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9094, 9095, 9096 and 9097, District No. 629, 369, 630, and 803, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer, and Paving for Grand Park First Addition

3.10 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 8577, Watermain for Peony Addition &Hwy 81 Area, Phase 3

3.11 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9006, 2026 Asphalt Street Repairs

3.12 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11^th Ave N (N 4^th St - Gateway Drive)

3.13 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9056, District No. 367, Watermain Along S 42nd Street (Empire Ct to 300’ South of 18th Ave S)

3.14 Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9058, Box Culvert 18-37-20.0 Structural Rehabilitation (17^th Ave S & English Coulee Diversion)

4. ACTION ITEM

4.1 Daktronics scoreboard Alerus Center bid and contract – Formal Bid Protest and Request for counsel action submission by LucentHD LLC

(The Committee of the Whole may convene into executive session for attorney consultation regarding reasonably predictable litigation and to receive attorney’s advice and guidance on the legal risks, strengths, and weaknesses of an action, which if held in public, would have adverse fiscal effect on the City, all pursuant to NDCC §§ 44-04-19.1 and 44-04-19.2)

a) Formal Bid Protest and Request for Council Action from LucentHD LLC
b) Executed Contract with Daktronics, Inc.
1) Daktronics Quote (added 03/09/2026)
2) Concept Drawing (03/09/2026)
3) Daktronics - Summary Scope of Services (03/09/2026)
c) City of Grand Forks Purchasing Policy
1) Alerus Summary Purchasing Policy
d) Alerus 2026 Detailed Budget (from 2026 City of Grand Forks Budget Book)(Added 03/09/2026)
1) Alerus 6-year CIP (from 2026 City of Grand Forks Budget Book)(Added 03/09/2026)

(Video of meeting after Executive Session)

5. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISCUSSION MATTERS

6. ADJOURNMENT

AG COW 20260309