Growth Fund Committee

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1. Purpose

The purpose of the Growth Fund Committee is to initially screen applicants requesting funds from the Growth Fund Jobs Development Authority as referred to the committee. Upon referral of an application, the committee will perform investigations and evaluate proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and offer recommendations to the authority. The committee may also recommend to the authority administrative practices, programs, policies and procedures.

2. Membership

The Growth Fund Committee will be composed of five (5) members representing the following groups and sectors:
  1. Three (3) members from the City Council.

  2. Two (2) members nominated by the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation. Nominations will be received from the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation and confirmed by City Council.

3. Terms

Three (3) year rotating terms

4. Members

  • Mike Fridolfs,Chair
    City Council Representative

  • Tricia Berg
    City Council Representative

  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Representative

  • Amy Whitney
    Appointed Member
    Term Expiration - December 21, 2026

  • Chris Wolf
    Appointed Member
    Term Expiration - June 14, 2028
  • Matt Walkowiak
    Appointed Member
    Term Expiration - December 31, 2028

  • Russel Crary
    Appointed Member
    Term Expiration - December 31, 2026

Other Resources:

Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation

Staff

Andrew Conlon - Email Andrew Conlon
Planning & Community Development Department - 792-2864

 

Grand Forks Committee of the Whole

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 ITEM

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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