Electrical Board

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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

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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 

3.2       Bid Award for Project No. 9050, District No. 797 and Project No. 9101, District No. 631, Reconstruct 5th Ave S & Storm Sewer (Demers Ave to Washington St) 

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

3.8       Revised Engineer’s Report Project No. 8577, District No. 363, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Watermain Phase 3

3.9       Plans & Specs for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving 27th Ave. North (N Washington - N 36th St)

3.10    Plans & Specs For Project No. 8850.01, 47th Ave South Paving & Street Lights (S Columbia - S 34th St)

3.11     Bid Award for Project 8850.02, District No. 801, S 34th St. Paving & Street Lights (45th - 47th Ave South)

3.12    Plans and Specifications for City Project Nos. 9079 , District No. 625, Sanitary Sewer, 9080, District No. 368, Watermain, 9081, District No. 626, Storm Sewer, and 9082, District No. 627, Stormwater Pond for Birkholz 8th Addition 

3.13    Plans and Specifications for City Project No. 8796 – Shared Use Path on South Columbia Road (Knight Drive to 17th Avenue South). 

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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