Plumbing Board

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1. Purpose

A board to be known as the "city plumbing board" is hereby created for the purpose of licensing plumbers and to adopt rules and regulations to govern the installation of plumbing equipment and to ensure the safety of life and property within the City of Grand Forks.

2. Members; Terms

The board shall consist of the city engineer, the city plumbing inspector who shall serve as executive secretary and three (3) other members to be appointed by the city council for a period of two (2) years each, or until their successors are appointed and qualified.
The term of office of the three (3) appointive members shall expire on the same day as now prescribed for the expiration of terms of the appointive officers in the city. The three (3) members appointed shall consist of two (2) master plumbers with at least five (5) years' practical experience and one (1) journeyman plumber with at least five (5) years' practical experience.

3. Duties

The city plumbing board shall select from its members a chair, adopt rules and regulations to govern the installation of plumbing, prepare examination tests, conduct examinations, issue licenses to persons qualified or who pass the prescribed tests and examinations, and otherwise manage its affairs to ensure and promote the safety of life and property within the City of Grand Forks. If the city plumbing inspector requires an examination, the fee shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) for either a master or journeyman.

4. Members

Jason Kotowicz
Master Plumber
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

Kurt Gamache
Master Plumber
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
Kevin Lizakowski
Journeyman Plumber
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022

Staff

Bev Collings Email
Inspections Department - 746-2631

Grand Forks Committee of the Whole

Date: 04/13/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 04/13/2026 5:30 PM 04/13/2026 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

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GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Committee of the Whole
Monday, April 13, 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 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 11^th Ave N. (N. 4^th 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 42^nd St (18th Ave S to Empire Dr)

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

3.10 Plans & Specs for City Project 9052.01/02 – South End Drainway Expansion (S 34^th 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 17^th Ave S. West of S. 42^nd 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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