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: 07/23/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

2027 CDBG AGENDA – MEETING #2

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

In-Person: City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 255 N. 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58203


___  Becca Baumbach, Community Foundation                                                                                              ___  Sara Berg, GF Public Schools                                  

___  Lt. Derik Zimmel, Grand Forks Police Dept.                                                                                             ___  Janell Regimbal, Insight to Solutions

___  Barry Wilfahrt, The Chamber                                                                                                                     ___  Kathryn Kester, Xcel Energy

___  Tammy Knudson, GF Human Service Zone                                                                                             ___  Allyse Dunnigan, NDSU Extension

___  Michelle Rydz, High Plains Fair Housing                                                                                                  ___  Bridget West, ND Health & Human Services

___  Rachel Hafner, ARC Upper Valley                                                                                                             ___  Shaun Havis, Valley Senior Living

___  Tori Johnson, Community Member At-Large                                                                                          ___  Tess Wall, Grand Forks Public Health

___  Angela Salentiny, City Council

 

1. Welcome to Reading & Review Day!

2. 2027 Budget and Process

 2027 Use of Funds  Amount Available  Competitive Grant Requests
 CDBG Competitive Bricks & Mortar Grants  $335,000  $1,039,917
 CDBG Program Administration  $75,000  
 Contingency  $30,000  
 Total 2027 CDBG Funding  $440,000  $1,039,917

 

3. Discussion of Review & Ranking Processes

4. Review of Conflict of Interest & Member Recusal

5.Review Applications & Questions

6. 2027 Schedule

7. 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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