Board of Health

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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
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Representative
    Term: 5 years - Expires January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term: 5 years - Expires July 31, 2027

  • Christine Harsell
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 5 Years - Expires July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term: 3 years - Expires September 30, 2030

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

Board of Adjustments

  • Date: 05/21/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MEMORANDUM

TO:                  Whom it May Concern

FROM:             Bev Collings — Zoning & Special Projects Manager

DATE:              April 30, 2026

RE:                  Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda

Please be informed that the meeting date to hear these variances is scheduled for Thursday, May 21. 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in person in the City Council Chambers 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 . Austin Kogil on behalf of Evelyn Clark, 2001 4th Ave. N. has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and front yard setback requirements [Section 18-0209(7) 18-0209(8)) of the Land Development Code] in order to build a detached garage. Legal Description: East 8' of Lot 23 & Lot 24, Block 24 of Kelsey's 2nd Addition.

2. Ryan & Nichole Kuhl, 3402 62nd Ave S, has made a request for variance to the accessory building requirements [Section Table 18-0206(5) of the Land Development Code] in order to build an outbuilding. Legal Description: Block 1 of Heritage Place Addition.

3. Nick Walker, 5464 Courtyard 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 develop the property. Legal Description: Lot 31, Block 1 of Shadyridge Estates 8th Resub-division.

4. Tamara Spicer, 1203 2nd Ave. N., has made a request for a variance to the impervious surface area coverage and accessory building requirements [Section 18-0211 (10) & 18-0305 of the Land Development Code] in order to build an attached garage. Legal Description: Lots 2 & 4 Block O of Budge & Eshelman's 2nd Addition.

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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