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Learn MoreDowntown Design Review Board
After the 1997 flood, it was apparent something needed to be done to preserve the remaining historic buildings and character of downtown. The Downtown Design Review Board was established to meet those needs. The purpose of the Downtown Design Review Board is to coordinate the characteristics of structures in the downtown district, preserve and enhance historical character and scale of downtown, to protect from adverse effects of poor design, appearance and inferior quality and to encourage good professional design practices consistent with characteristics of the downtown district, and to facilitate new development within the district.
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Membership:
The board is composed of 7 member with 1 member of the Grand Forks Historic Preservation Commission (GFHPC) and appointed by the GFHPC, 2 members of the public with professional background in history, architectural history, and/or architecture nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, 3 members of the public owning property or owning and operating businesses located within the central business district nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, and the final member being of the Planning & Zoning Commission appointed by that body. Members serve 3 calendar year terms.
- Chuck Flemmer
Historical Preservation Commission Representative
Term Expires: Based on Historical Preservation Commission
- Alex Reichert
P & Z Representative
Term Expires: Based on P & Z Membership
- Dave Badman
Downtown Business Owner/Operator Representative
Term Expires: May 21, 2027
- Leah Byzewski
History Representative
Term Expires: September 4, 2027
- Bill Schoen
Architectural Representative
Term Expires: September 4, 2027
- Dillon Trosen
Downtown Business Owner/Operator Representative
Term Expires: June 3, 2028
- Blue Weber
Downtown Business Owner/Operator Representative
Term Expires: June 3, 2028
Staff
Sierra Johnson, Planner
sjohnson@grandforksgov.com, 701-792-2897
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Grand Forks Committee of the Whole
- Date: 03/23/2026 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/TaknrAqvFao?si=Kl_GpdVGDaCEiktq&t=309
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Committee of the Whole
Monday, March 23, 2026
Council Chambers, City Hall. 255 N 4th 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 - None
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.1 Ordinance to amend City Code related to Tech Accelerator Advisory Board
3.3 Revised Engineer’s Report for Project No. 9101, District No, 631, Storm Sewer for 5th Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St) (This item has been pulled from the agenda)
3.4 Bid Award for Project No. 9048, Street and Storm Sewer Repair on 2400 Block of Columbia Road
3.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9060, District No. 798, Reconstruct 17th Ave S (S Columbia Rd - S 20th St)
3.6 Bid Award for Project No. 8998, 2026 Watermain Replacement
3.7 Bid Award for Project No. 8922, District No. 613, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase 4
3.14 Bid award for City Project No. 9065, Upgrade Lift Station #5
3.15 Bid Award Project No. 9106, MSW Solid Waste Landfill Soil Treatment Pad Construction
3.16 Bid award for Project No. 9102, Menards Water Tower Overcoat (Added 03/23/2026)
3.17 Set Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive (PILOT) from CK Commercial, LLC, dba Kingsview, located at 6150 Kingsview Dr
a) Baker Tilly Report (Added 03/23/2026)
b) City Financial Impact Analysis
c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT) (Added 03/23/2026)
d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21,2025
3.18 Set Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive (PILOT) from RTVMPS, LLC, dba The Domain, located at 1065 47th Ave S
a) Baker Tilly Report (Added 03/23/2026)
b) City Financial Impact Analysis
c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT) (Added 03/23/2026)
d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21, 2025
3.19 Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Deep Dive Well Facility Management and Operations Agreement
a) Deep Dive Well Facility Management and Operations Agreement
b) Staff Report – April 28, 2025 COW/May 5, 2025 City Council
c) Staff Report – January 26, 2026/February 2, 2026 City Council
3.20 Alerus Center Scoreboard Bid Process Update and Review of Grand Forks Event Center Commission and City Council Authority related to the Alerus Center
a) Sourcewell Request for Proposals related to Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement Project
b) Grand Forks City Code Chapter 24, Article 2. Grand Forks Events Center Commission
4. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISCUSSION MATTERS
5. ADJOURNMENT
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