GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, May 26, 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       2026 Emerging Leadership Intern Program Introductions

2.2       Project No. 9072, Lead Service Line Project Planning Presentation

a) Presentation Link

3.       DISCUSSION ITEMS 

3.1       Review proposed staffing agreement between Half Brothers and 322 Hospitality Group

3.2       Project No. 8984, Police Department Renovation, amendment to project scope 

            a) City of Grand Forks Staff Report Award Contract for Project No. 8984, Police Department Renovation – Phase 1 dated December 15, 2025

            b) Diversified Contractors Change Order

            c) Ideal Power Solutions Change Order

            d) Building Systems of ND Abatement Proposal

             e) Map identifying current scope and proposed additional scope

3.3       Bid Award for Project No. 9057.01, Paving 17^th Ave S (West of 42^nd St) 

3.4       Bid Award for Project No. 8850.01, 47^th Ave South Paving & Street Lights (S Columbia Rd – S 34^th St) 

3.5       Development Agreement and Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9118, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, and Storm Sewer for Southern Estates 13^th Addition 

3.6       Altru Sports Complex (ASC), Project No. 8224, Phase I and II Updates and ACS Phase II Approvals

             a) ASC - Courts & Athletic Development Design Development Presentation dated May 26, 2026

             b) McGough GMP #3 dated May 20, 2026

             c) McGough Base Estimate GMP #4 dated May 20, 2026

             d) JLG Service Proposal Altru Sports Complex - Phase 2 dated May 21, 2026

             e) Summary of ASC City and Park District Operations and Maintenance Agreement

             f) ASC City and Park District Management & Operating Agreement

3.7       Beacon Development Project

             a) Baker Till But-For Analysis Beacon Prepared for the City of Grand Forks, ND dated May 21, 2026

Presentation link 

             b) City of Grand Forks Beacon Financial Analysis 

             c) Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Plan 

             d) Beacon by Epic Project Update and TIF Agreement Amendment dated May 6, 2024. 

             e) City of Grand Forks Staff Report – Beacon by EPIC TIF Agreement, Mortgage, Purchase Agreement, and Management Agreement dated December 18, 2023. 

             f) City of Grand Forks Staff Report – Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Forks Approving Renewal and Development Plan 2021-01,
                Tax Increment Financing District No.021-01 and Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement for Beacon Development Property dated August 23, 2021. 

             g) City of Grand Forks Staff Report – Tax Incentive Project Approvals – Beacon by EPIC; Memorial Village; Lyon’s; and Block V dated February 1, 2021. 

             h) The Beacon Development Presentation (Dakota Commercial Overview).

             i)   TIF Revenue Bond Billed Taxes 

             j) Beacon Plaza Costs 

             k) OVG The Beacon Operating Pro Forma – With Ice

             l) OVG The Beacon Operating Pro Forma – No Ice   

            m) Beacon Amended TIF Agreement

4.       CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DISCUSSION MATTERS 

5.       ADJOURNMENT