East Grand Forks
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City Council Agendas & Packets
The council will review several personnel hires for public works and parks departments. They are also considering road repair contracts, a fire department equipment grant, and various city resolutions.
- Rhinehart Road SE repair project: $27,360.00
- Bygland Road SE repair project: $53,791.00
- Fire Department Turnout Gear Dryer grant: $6,830.00
- Parks & Recreation Superintendent hiring: $89,575.55 annual salary
- Police Department vehicle and cell phone surplus declaration
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Water & Light Commission Agendas & Packets
The Water & Light Commission will consider awarding a $130,500 contract to Big Al's Construction for the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement project, funded by a $200,000 Minnesota Public Facilities Authority grant. They will also approve banner requests for the Arts & Crafts Fair and UND Homecoming, and a request for complimentary power for the CATS Incredible event. Bills totaling $305,099.86 are up for payment authorization.
- Award contract to Big Al's Construction for $130,500 for lead service line replacement
- Approve $305,099.86 in accounts payable via 37 checks
- Banner request for Arts & Crafts Fair (Aug 31–Oct 5) at Sorlie Bridge
- Banner request for UND Homecoming (Sept 7–Oct 4) at Sorlie Bridge
- Approve complimentary power for CATS Incredible event (July 24-25)
City Council Agendas & Packets
The City Council will consider awarding contracts for Rhinehart Road and Bygland Road repairs to RJ Zavoral & Sons. They will also vote on accepting a $6,830 grant for a fire department gear dryer, approving a 2027 transit operating grant, and updating a resolution for Mighty Ducks Grant funding for the VFW Arena refrigeration replacement. Additional items include declaring a surplus vehicle, appointing new public works staff, and authorizing a hiring process.
- Award Rhinehart Road SE repair to RJ Zavoral & Sons
- Award Bygland Road SE repair to RJ Zavoral & Sons
- Accept $6,830 turnout gear dryer grant with $1,707.50 local match
- Approve 2027 Transit Operating Grant application
- Update resolution for Mighty Ducks Grant funding for VFW Arena refrigeration
Water & Light Commission Agendas & Packets
The Water & Light Commission will consider authorizing a $135,941 watermain replacement at the VFW Arena. They will also approve bills and payroll totaling $1,508,905.47 and review a list of energy rebates. Other agenda items include reports and department head updates.
- Authorize payment of $1,508,905.47 in bills and payroll (46 checks)
- Consider $135,941 construction proposal for VFW Arena watermain replacement
- Review utility rebates totaling $18,210 for various energy efficiency measures
The Commission unanimously approved the cost proposal from Construction Engineers for watermain replacement at the VFW Arena. They also approved previous meeting minutes and authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,508,905.47. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved minutes of June 3, 2026 (4-0)
- Authorized payment of bills and payroll $1,508,905.47 (4-0)
- Approved $135,941 cost proposal from Construction Engineers for VFW Arena watermain replacement (4-0)
Library Board Agendas
The Board will discuss ongoing facility improvements, including plans for a sensory garden and storytime tables. Members will also review staffing needs, library policies, and preliminary budget ideas for 2027.
- Sensory Garden plans
- Funding for Storytime Tables
- 2027 Budget ideas
- Part-time staffing discussion
- UND Volunteers Website
Public Notices
The Economic Development Authority will hold public hearings on June 2 and June 16, 2026, to consider adopting new criteria for business subsidies in the Border Cities Enterprise Zone, specifically adding workers' compensation rebate credits. The proposed policy is available for public inspection at the Economic Development Director's office. Public comments will be accepted at the hearings.
- Public hearings on June 2 and June 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
- Consideration of new criteria for Border Cities Enterprise Zone business subsidies
- Addition of workers' compensation rebate credits to subsidy policy
- Reference to Minnesota Statute 469.171, Sub 1., Section 2 and Sub 6., Section 1
- Policy available for inspection at Economic Development Director's office
Public Notices
The East Grand Forks Economic Development Authority will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2026, to consider and adopt tax increment financing (TIF) and tax abatement policies for city economic development. The proposed policies are available for public inspection. Residents may express opinions at the hearing.
- Public hearing to consider adoption of TIF and tax abatement policies
City Council Agendas & Packets
The City Council will hold public hearings on updating business subsidy policies, including TIF, tax abatements, and workers compensation credits. They are also considering a financing amendment for solid waste disposal bonds and renewing a building inspections contract.
- Public hearing on TIF and Tax Abatement additions to business subsidy policies
- Amendment to $11,500,000 Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds for American Crystal Sugar Company
- Renewal of building inspections contract with TrueCheck through December 31, 2029
- Approval of MMPA and WAPA Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Sales Agreement
- Payment of accounts payable invoices totaling $1,656,725.60