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

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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