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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
Community Advisory Committee
- Date: 04/16/2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2027 CAC AGENDA – MEETING #1
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
In-Person: City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 N. 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58203
Becca Baumbach, Community Foundation; Brandon Baumbach, GF Public Schools; Lt. Derik Zimmel, Grand Forks Police Dept.; Janell Regimbal, Insight to Solutions; Barry Wilfahrt, The Chamber; Kathryn Kester, Xcel Energy; Bridget West, ND Health & Human Services; Tammy Knudson, GF Human Service Zone; Michelle Rydz, High Plains Fair Housing; Rachel Hafner, ARC Upper Valley; Shaun Havis, Valley Senior Living; Tori Johnson, Member-at-Large; Tricia Lunski, City Council; Tess Wall, Grand Forks Public Health; Allyse Dunnigan, NDSU Extension
- Welcome & Introductions
- CDBG 101: Reviewing Applications
- 2025-29 Consolidated Plan Goals & Progress
- Project Updates & Recap
- 2027 CDBG Budget Estimate and Process
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Sources |
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Uses |
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CDBG Entitlement |
400,000 |
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CDBG Competitive Bricks & Mortar Grants |
335,000 |
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Program Income |
40,000 |
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CDBG Program Administration |
75,000 |
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Contingency |
30,000 |
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Total Est. 2027 CDBG Funding |
$440,000 |
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Total Est. 2027 CDBG Funding |
$440,000 |
6. Emerging Trends/Urgent Issues
8. Adjourn
For information or assistance, please contact Community Development at 746-2661 or visit at 255 N. 4th St. Grand Forks, ND 58203. Hearing Impaired (TDD) number is North Dakota Relay 711. For alternative formats or special accommodations for persons with limited English proficiency or disabilities, please contact Tangee Bouvette, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at 746-2665, at least 48 hours prior to a meeting. It is the policy of the City of Grand Forks to provide services without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, familial status, physical handicap or disability. The City is an equal employment/equal housing opportunity agency.
