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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

Board of Adjustments

  • Date: 08/13/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 MEMORANDUM

TO:        Whom it May Concern

FROM: Bev Collings — Zoning & Special Projects Manager

DATE:  August 3, 2026

RE:        Board of Adjustments Meeting Agenda

Please be informed that the meeting date to hear these variances is scheduled for Thursday, Auqust 13,  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.           Tim Rosencrans, on behalf of Craftsmen Real Estate Management, 221 Conklin St., has made a request for variance to impervious surface area coverage requirements [Section 180209(7) of the Land Development Code] in order to build a patio on the new construction. Legal Description: Lots 27 & 28 Block 8 of Riverside Park Addition.

2.           Cam Tweten, on behalf of Jon Olson, 36 Edgewood Ct., have made a request for variance to accessory building area requirements [Section 18-0305 of the Land Development Code] in order to develop the property. Legal Description: Lot E, Block 2 of Shadyridge 8th Resubdivision.

3.           Mike OPP, Oxford Apartments, on behalf of J Olson properties, LLC, 2023 Dyke Ave., has made a request for variance to the front & rear yard setbacks [Section 18-0218 (8) & (10)) of the Land Development Code] in order to construct a warehouse building. Legal Description: Lots 6, 7& 8, Block 1 of Dakotah Place 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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