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

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

  1. Welcome & Introductions

     

  2. CDBG 101: Reviewing Applications

     

  3. 2025-29 Consolidated Plan Goals & Progress

     

  4. Project Updates & Recap

     

  5. 2027 CDBG Budget Estimate and Process

Sources

 

 

Uses

 

CDBG Entitlement

400,000

 

CDBG Competitive Bricks & Mortar Grants

335,000

Program Income

40,000

 

CDBG Program Administration

75,000

 

 

 

Contingency

30,000

Total Est. 2027 CDBG Funding

$440,000

 

Total Est. 2027 CDBG Funding

$440,000

 

6. Emerging Trends/Urgent Issues

7. 2027 CDBG Schedule

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.

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