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, April 13, 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

2.1       City Engineer Candidates Introduction

2.2       Ray Richards Golf Course Redevelopment and Beacon Development Projects Updates
             a) Draft Combined Local Subdivision Tax Incentive Review Policy
             b) Beacon Public Plaza Site Plan and Renderings
             c) Beacon Public Plaza 1923 Building Leasable Support Space
             d) Beacon Public Plaza Funding and Capital Costs
             e) Oak View Group (OVG) Beacon Public Plaza Forma 

3.       DISCUSSION ITEMS

3.1       Bid Award 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 

3.2       Bid Award for Project No. 9004 and 9005, 2026 City Sidewalks & ADA Curb Ramps 

3.3       Bid Award for Project No. 9006, 2026 Asphalt Street Repairs 

3.4       Bid Award for Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11th Ave N. (N. 4th St – Gateway Dr.) 

3.5       Bid Award for Project No. 9007, 9008, and 9009, Concrete Subdivision, Arterial and Street Repairs 

3.6       Bid Award for Project No. 8577, District 363, HWY 81 and Associated Area Watermain Phase III

3.7       Bid Award for Project 9058 - English Coulee Diversion Box Culvert Repair (17th Ave S) 

3.8       Bid Award for Project 9056 - Watermain on S 42nd St (18th Ave S to Empire Dr) 

3.9       Plans & Specs for Project 8795 - Paving on 70th Ave N (Hwy 81 to ½ West of N 55th St.) 

3.10    Plans & Specs for City Project 9052.01/02 – South End Drainway Expansion (S 34th St to I-29)

3.11    Project No. 9113 - RFQ - Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement 

3.12    Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9057.1, Paving 17th Ave S. West of S. 42nd St. (S 42 St – ASC)  (Updated 04/13/2026)

3.13    Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Project No. 8730 Point Bridge Rehabilitation 

3.14    Award Project No. 9115 – HVAC Replacement Unit at the Public Works Facility

3.15    Amendment to City of Grand Forks Purchasing Policy
            a) Draft amended policy 

4.       ACTION ITEMS

4.1      Reconsider - Bid Award City Project No. 9106, MSW Solid Waste Landfill Soil Treatment Pad Construction 
            a) Contractor questionnaire - Dirty Deeds Dirtwork 
            b) Contractor questionnaire - Gowan Construction 
            c) Project No. 9106, Plans and Specifications
            d) Project No. 9106, Detailed Bid Tab (added -4/12/2026)

4.2       Reconsideration – Alerus Commission Meeting Location Resolution 

5.       CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISCUSSION MATTERS

6.       ADJOURNMENT

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