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

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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