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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 Expires: July 18, 2027
- Anthony Hodny
County Commission Member
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
- Rebecca Osowski
City Council Member
Term Expires: July 31, 2027
- Allie Gowan
Citizen Representative
Term Expires: July 31, 2029
- Dr. David Bradley
Citizen Representative
Term Expires: September 30, 2030
Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100
Community Advisory Committee
- Date: 08/03/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2027 CDBG AGENDA – MEETING #3
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Monday, August 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
City Hall, City Council Chambers, 255 N. 4th St., Grand Forks, ND 58203
___ Becca Baumbach, Community Foundation
___ Sara Berg, GF Public Schools
___ Allyse Dunnigan, NDSU Extension
___ Rachel Hafner, ARC Upper Valley
___ Shaun Havis, Valley Senior Living
___ Tori Johnson, Community Member At-Large
___ Kathryn Kester, Xcel Energy
___ Tammy Knudson, GF Human Service Zone
___ Janell Regimbal, Insight to Solutions
___ Michelle Rydz, High Plains Fair Housing
___ Angela Salentiny, City Council
___ Tess Wall, Grand Forks Public Health
___ Bridget West, ND Health & Human Services
___ Barry Wilfahrt, The Chamber
___ Lt. Derik Zimmel, Grand Forks Police Dept.
1. Welcome Committee & Applicants, Review 2027 Budget and Allocation 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 |
2. Public Hearing
3. Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest & Recusal
4. CDBG Applicant Presentations/CAC Q&A
5. 2027 CDBG Schedule:
- August 5, 10:00am: CAC Meeting #4 - Application Ranking
- August 21: Ranking Results & Funding Recommendations
- September 8, 5:30pm: City Council - Preliminary Action
- October 19, 5:30pm: City Council - Public Hearing & Final Action
- TBD: CDBG Awards
6. 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.
