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1. Composition and Powers

The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members:  One (1) member of the Grand Forks City Council; one (1) member of the Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners; two (2) members of the public; and the Public Health Officer.  Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Grand Forks City Council.  The Board shall have and exercise the power conferred upon it by law. 

  • Dr. Joel Walz
    Health Officer
    Term: 3 years - Expires July 18, 2027
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Representative
    Term: 5 years - Expires January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term: 5 years - Expires July 31, 2027

  • Christine Harsell
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 5 Years - Expires July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 3 years - Expires September 30, 2030

Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100

Planning & Zoning Commission

  • Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/n4GAgrd09GI?si=rM65T0i3X2deLSdF&t=227

 

Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda

June 3, 2026, 5:30pm – City Council Chambers
3rd Floor City Hall, 255 N 4th Street

Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at the above date and time. Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an Agenda item or public hearing may do so in person at the meeting or should submit their comments to www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments or call 701-746-2661 for further information. All online comments received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the meeting day will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.

 

  1. Roll Call

    ___Arel  ___Budke  ___Klava  ___Holt ___Matson  ___Reichert  ___Sande  ___Wasvick  ___ Dietrich

  2. Reading and Approval of Minutes for May 6, 2026, meeting.
  3. Public Hearings, Final Approvals, Petitions, and Minor Changes

     

    3-1       Ordinance to amend section 18-0302 related to Off-Street Parking and Loading.

     

    3-2       Sign Appeal at Memorial Village Track, located at 2501 Red Jarrett Way.

     

    3-3       Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, TJ’s Third Addition, located at 5675 South Washington Street.

     

  4. Communications and Preliminary Approvals

     

    4-1       Annexation of Lot B, Block 1, TJ’s Third Addition, located at 5675 South Washington Street.

     

    4-2       Ordinance to amend Section 18-0204 relating to “Townhouse” definition, Section 18-0209(11) relating to R-2 Semi-Detached Dwelling Special Conditions, and Section 18-0210(11)(A) relating to R-3 Townhouse Special Conditions.

    -Citizen Comments

    4-3       Vacation of Utility Easement, located at 4225 & 4243 Gateway Drive.

     

  5. Reports from the Planning Department

     

    5-1       Discussion on Rural Subdivision (Knutson Family)

     

    5-2       Monthly Update

     

    5-3       Land Sale Sign Discussion

     

    5-4       July Meeting Reminder – July 8th (postponed 1 week due to Independence Day Holiday – approved Dec 3rd, 2025, P&Z meeting).

     

  6. Other Business

     

  7. Adjournment
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