Special Assessment Commission

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1. Commission

Per ND Century Code 40-23-01 the executive officer of each municipality, when it shall be found necessary, shall appoint three reputable residents and freeholders of the municipality as members of a commission which shall be known as the special assessment commission.

2. Terms

Six (6) years.

3. Members

Emily Fossen
Term Expires: April 1, 2027
David Dunham
Term Expires: December 15, 2031
Allan Page
Term Expires: September 30, 2030

Staff

Finance Department - 746-2620

Grand Forks Housing Committee

Date: 07/20/2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 07/20/2026 4:00 PM 07/20/2026 5:00 PM
Location: The HIVE - Executive Board Room 2nd Floor
375 2nd Ave N
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203

Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcbt6Qjzzg8&t=155s

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AGENDA
GRAND FORKS HOUSING COMMITTEE
Monday, July 20, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.
The HIVE – Boardroom, 375 2^nd Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at 746-2665.

__ Dana Sande, chair (City Council)

__ Rebecca Osowski (City Council)

__ Col. Christopher Waddell or CMSGT Marcus Cook Perry (GFAFB)

__ Terry Hanson (GF Housing Authority)

__ Steve Wasvick (City Planning & Zoning Commission/Trades)

__ Russel Crary (GF Growth Fund/GF Area Association of Realtors President/Developer)

__ Keith Lund (GF Region Economic Development Corporation)

__ Barry Wilfahrt (The Chamber)

__ Jill Proctor (Downtown Development Association)

__ Tony Hollingsworth or Gon Carlson (Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals)

__ Erica Hovey (Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals)

__ Mark Rustad (Grand Forks County Commission/Rental Property Management)

__ Anthony Hodny (Grand Forks County Commission/Trades)

__ Sadie Hanson (Community Relations staff for Rep. Julie Fedorchak)

__ Michael Bergeron (Previous Blue Ribbon Housing Commission member and interested citizen-at-large)

__ Adrian Cummings (Forx Builders Association)

__ Shanna Field (Mortgage Lender)

__ Kevin Ritterman (Developer)

__ Amber Flynn (Realtor)

__ Lisa Rotvold (Red River Regional Council)

__ Michelle Rydz (High Plains Fair Housing)

__ Coiya Tompkins (Community Violence Intervention Center)

Welcome and Introduction
Economic and Workforce Growth Update
Rental Housing Update
Proposed Work Plan to Finish Committee’s Work
Identification & Prioritization of Challenges/Constraints
a) Review committee members’ “homework assignment”:
i. What have we missed, what additional information is needed?
ii. What are your top 3-5 issues/constraints inhibiting local housing development?
Wrap Up & Next Steps
a) Discuss September Committee meeting date
b) Send staff action step ideas and focus group contact names
Adjourn