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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: 06/25/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
MEMORANDUM
TO: Whom it May Concern
FROM: Bev Collings — Zoning & Special Projects Manager
DATE: June 4, 2026
RE: Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda
Please be informed that the meeting date to hear these variances is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 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.
- Brady Meland, 808 So. 12th St., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and accessory building requirements [Section 18-0211 (7) & 18-0305) of the Land Development Code] in order to develop the property as duplexes. Legal Description: Lot 5 & 6 Block 8 of McKelvey's Addition.
- James Snider, 1305 cherry St., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage and accessory building requirements [Section 18-0209(7) &18-0305) of the Land Development Code] in order to build a detached garage. Legal Description: North 42' of Lot 31 Block 5 of Lincoln Park View 2nd Addition.
- Collin Hanson, 2018 Chestnut So, has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage requirements [Section 18-0208(7) of the Land Development Code] in order to build a detached garage. Legal Description: Lot 9 Block 5 of Hvidston's Sub-Division.
- Vreeland Construction on behalf of William & Jenette Wyatt , 3004 Walnut St, have made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage requirements [Section 18-0208(7) of the Land Development Code] in order to build a home addition. Legal Description: Lot 16 Block 2 of Sunset Acres 2nd Addition.
- Craftmasters Construction on behalf of JJ Safranski, 6200 Driftwood Dr., have made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage, accessory building area, and side yard setback requirements [Table 18-0206 (5) of the Land Development Code] in order to build detached accessory building. Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 2 of Edgewood Estates Addition
- 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:
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