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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

Board of Adjustments

  • Date: 04/09/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MEMORANDUM

TO:                  Whom it May Concern

FROM:            Bev Collings — Zoning & Special Projects Manager

DATE:              March 19, 2026

Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda

Please be informed that the meeting date to hear these variances is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in person in room 201 at City Hall 255 N. 4th Street, to consider the appeals below.

Members of the Grand Forks Board of Adjustments may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.

     1. Bernhardt LLC, 2626 4th Ave. N., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and parking requirements [Section 18-0208(7) 18-0302(5)              (B) of the Land Development Code] in order to add parking in the front yard. Legal Description: Lots 13 & 14, Block 3 of Kelsey's 3rd Addition.

     2. Bryce & Brianne O'Neill, 999 Cedar Burls Dr., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and accessory building requirements [Section           18-0208(7) & 18-0305 of the Land Development Code] in order to build a detached garage. Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 4 of Crary's 6th Resubdivision.

     3. Scott Meland on behalf of Lucas & Stephanie Wynne, 2703 Cherry St., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and side yard                         setback requirements [Section 180208(7) & (9) of the Land Development Code] in order to build an addition. Legal Description: Lot 20, Block 2 of the White Clover           Sub-division.

Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an Agenda item or public hearing should submit their comments to Bev Collings at bcollings@grandforksgov.com or call 701-330-8911 for further information. All comments received before 3:00 PM on the day prior to the meeting day will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.

NOTE:

Any individual requiring special accommodation to allow access or participation at a City meeting is asked to notify the ADA Coordinator (746-2665) of their needs one week prior to meeting date.

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