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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

Cynthia Pic
County Representative
Term: 5 years - Expires December 17, 2029

Rebecca Osowski
City Council Member
Term: 5 years - Expires July 18, 2027
Christine Harsell
Citizen Representative
Term: 5 Years - Expires October 10, 2029

Dr. David Bradley
Citizen Representative
Term: 3 years - Expires September 30, 2025

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

Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

Date: 04/16/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 04/16/2026 8:00 AM 04/16/2026 9:00 AM
Location: BYRON L. DORGAN TERMINAL BOARD ROOM
2301 AIRPORT DRIVE
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58206

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2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701-795-6981
701-795-6979 fax
www.gfkairport.com

Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority
Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda

DATE:          Thursday, April 16, 2026
TIME:           8:00 a.m.
PLACE:         Byron L. Dorgan Terminal Board Room

The Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority Board of Commissioners will meet at the place and on the date and time indicated above.

The meeting will also take place via Microsoft Teams and Board Members that wish to participate online via Microsoft Teams will have that option. The Call-in information:

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Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27788060161871?p=rR5rHiLcvVOQ9wUAkI
Meeting ID: 277 880 601 618 71
Passcode: bD6to225

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Reading and Approval of Minutes
1. March 19, 2026 Board Meeting
2. March 27, 2026 Public Hearing Transcript
Reports
1. Financial Report
2. Director Report
3. Chairman Report
Public Comment
New Business
1. 2025 Audit Report
2. Mead & Hunt Task Order #1 – Amendment #1
3. Approval of New FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Lease
4. Approval of Amendments to Airport Minimum Standards
5. Approval of Resolution #01-26 – Steve Synhorst Retirement
6. Other Business
Adjournment