City Council Agendas & Packets
Regular MeetingEast Grand Forks, MN · February 13, 2024
Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION
CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
The Work Session of the East Grand Forks City Council for Tuesday, February 13, 2024 was called to
order by Council President Olstad at 5:00 P.M.
CALL OF ROLL:
On a Call of Roll the following members of the East Grand Forks City Council were present: Mayor Steve
Gander, Council President Mark Olstad, Council Members Clarence Vetter, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms (via Interactive Technology), Brian Larson, and Karen Peterson.
Staff Present: Karla Anderson, Finance Director; Jeff Boushee, Fire Chief; Nancy Ellis, City Planner;
Steve Emery, City Engineer; Ron Galstad, City Attorney; Paul Gorte, Economic Development Director;
Michael Hedlund, Police Chief, Charlotte Helgeson, Library Director; Reid Huttunen, City
Administrator; Jeremy King, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Keith Mykleseth, Water and Light
General Manager; Megan Nelson, City Clerk; and Jason Stordahl, Public Works Director.
DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM:
The Council President Determined a Quorum was present.
1. Review of Bid Results for the 2023 City Project No. 2 LaFave Park Improvements – Steve
Emery
Mr. Emery stated the bids were opened on January 30th, two bids were received, and the bids consisted of
three proposals for the street repairs and ADA improvements, the improvements to the boat ramp area,
and the improvements to the area south of the parking lot. He said the low bid was from Zavorals. He
added that staff had met and identified funding sources and at this time the recommendation to move
forward with the first two proposals and items under proposal three would be completed by the City at a
later date. He informed the Council there would be other expenses including the dock, solar lighting, and
wetland credits. He stated they would recommend awarding Proposals one and two to Zavorals. There
were no questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
2. Review of Bid Results for the 2022 City Project No. 3 Quiet Zone/Street & Sidewalk
Improvements – Steve Emery
Mr. Emery informed the Council the bids had been opened on Wednesday, two bids were received, and
Opp Construction had the lowest bid. He explained the bid was 29% above projected costs, there were
additional project costs for adding sidewalks, and flagging was going to be required during the project.
He reminded the Council the City was supposed to receive $156,000 as an incentive to close the 3rd Street
crossing, they had met with BNSF, reviewed the current costs, and BNSF was going to reconsider if they
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would add more to the incentive. He stated Mr. Huttunen would be meeting with Sacred Heart about the
project as well.
Mr. Emery told the Council that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) would be
covering upgrades to the traffic lights and the City’s portion could be covered by State Aid, Storm Water
funds, and the Street Reconstruction funds. He said there was no recommendation at this time, bids were
good for 60 days, and how they tried to estimate projects for the coming years and where the funds would
be for the State Aid funds could be used. Mr. Huttunen stated the federal project scheduled for 2026
would be for improvements to Point Bridge, $1.8 million had been budgeted, but no design work had been
completed, so the amount could be different. He continued reviewing how spending $600,000 would
leave the fund in a deficit of $83,000, but that would be recouped when the City received the yearly
funding. He added the seal coat and mill and overlay project was scheduled for 2027 or 2028 and the last
time that project was completed the city portion had come out of this account. He added there were
materials that would need to be ordered for the Quiet Zone and it might take months to get the materials.
Council President Olstad stated they would be short on funding for the street project, if they waited on the
Quiet Zone it would only get more expensive, so if it did not get done now it would not get done. Mayor
Gander commented he did not see costs going down, they needed to find a way to get it done, because it
was a priority. Mr. Emery reminded the Council how MNDOT was going to cover some costs and how
that might not happen in the future. Council member Larson asked if additional funding was available, if
that would decrease the amount coming from the State Aid fund. Mr. Emery said that was correct.
Discussion followed about how this item will be brought back to the next work session and then to a
council meeting to consider awarding. Council President Olstad asked when this project could start. Mr.
Emery said it could start in June and they would try to have the crossings completed before school started
in the fall.
This item will be brought back to a future work session.
3. Update on Grand Rides Bike Share & Consider Sponsorship Request – Jeremy King
Mr. King told the Council the Downtown Development Association (DDA) was requesting the City to
renew the sponsorship for the bike sharing program. He stated 2023 was their best year yet, usage
increased by 12%, bikes had been used for recreation and daily transportation, and they were considering
adding of electric bikes and tricycles. He added there was enough in the Altru Partnership Fund for the
sponsorship. Council member Pokrzywinski asked how much was in the fund. Mr. King stated $107,000
and there were two years left of the contract where the City would be receiving $45,000 per year. There
were no other questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
4. Consider the Purchase of Early Warning Sirens – Jeff Boushee
Chief Boushee informed the Council the siren system in the city was 23 years old, the system was expected
to last 20 to 30 years, and he would like to replace the existing system and add a siren to the Fire
Department to better cover the downtown and campground area. He stated the cost to replace the system
was $107,000, the cost would be covered by the Public Safety funding, and requested to approve the plan
and award the contract to Federal Warning Systems. There were no questions.
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This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
5. Consider Motor Grader Transmission Replacement – Jason Stordahl
Mr. Stordahl stated quotes were received to replace the transmission of the Volvo Motor Grader. He told
the Council the quote from Nuss Truck & Equipment was higher, but they were also recommending the
replacement of all the hoses and pump because of the metal that could be in them. He added the city
mechanics also recommended Nuss Truck because they had a person that worked specifically on
transmissions. He told the Council there were funds in the snow and ice fund along with the equipment
fund to cover the repair costs. Council member Helms asked if the transmission was being rebuilt. Mr.
Stordahl said it would be rebuilt with new parts. There were no other questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
6. Update on Civic Center Events – Jeremy King
Mr. King stated Forx Builders were going to be renting the Civic Center for their Home and Garden Show,
but that event would be postponed until 2025. He stated Leighton Broadcasting wanted to host a concert
at the Civic Center, this had been brought up before, they are looking at getting a national artist, and they
would like to start advertising. He said they had requested to remove the glass, staff was working on that
process, and the price for the rental would be $4,500. Council President Olstad asked if this would be
brought to the next council meeting. Mr. King said the agreement might not be ready. Council President
Olstad suggested having something contingent upon the City receiving what was needed for the event to
keep things moving forward. Mr. Huttunen said staff would be meeting with the organizers on Thursday
morning, they might not have all the details for the following meeting, but they should be able to put a
framework of the agreement together. Council member Larson said he would be frustrated if the
advertising of the event started before anything was approved. He added that he was excited they were
going to try to hold this type of event and lessons would be learned from this event.
Mr. King said staff would start working the first week of April to pull the glass out, if successful they
would leave it out until the fall. Council member Peterson asked if the cost of the rental equipment was
included in the rental fee. Mr. King said it was. Council member Helms asked if labor costs were
included. Mr. King said no overtime was included but they figured one employee over five days of work
and the cost of some of the glass as a starting point. Discussion followed about how two pieces of glass
were included in the rental and all rentals at the Civic Center start with the $500 base and were built up
from there.
These items will be brought to future meetings.
7. Information on Upcoming Presidential Primary Election – Megan Nelson
Ms. Nelson reminded everyone the Presidential Primary Election would be taking place on Tuesday,
March 5th. She stated all polling locations would be open from 7am to 8pm, absentee voting was available
at City Hall Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, it would not be available on Monday, February
19th due to the holiday, but there were additional hours on Saturday, March 2nd from 10am to 3pm. She
said for this election voters would need to indicate which ballot they would like to vote, three ballots were
available for the three different parties that were recognized by the State. She added that anyone with
questions could reach out to the Administration Office by calling (218) 773-2483, just for this election
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everyone would need to enter Door 1 at the school, and for the August and November elections the space
will be moved back to Door 2.
ADJOURN:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LARSON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER VETTER, TO ADJOURN THE FEBRUARY 13, 2024 WORK SESSION OF THE
EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL AT 5:33 P.M.
Voting Aye: Larson, Peterson, Vetter, Pokrzywinski, Helms, and Olstad.
Voting Nay: None.
Absent: Riopelle.
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Megan Nelson, City Clerk
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Agenda
AGENDA
OF THE WORK SESSION
CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024 – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
CALL OF ROLL:
DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM:
1. Review of Bid Results for the 2023 City Project No. 2 LaFave Park Improvements – Steve
Emery
2. Review of Bid Results for the 2022 City Project No. 3 Quiet Zone/Street & Storm Water
Improvements – Steve Emery
3. Consider the Purchase of Early Warning Sirens – Jeff Boushee
4. Consider Motor Grader Transmission Replacement – Jason Stordahl
5. Update on Civic Center Events – Jeremy King
6. Update on Grand Rides Bike Share & Consider Sponsorship Request – Jeremy King
7. Information on Upcoming Presidential Primary Election – Megan Nelson
ADJOURN:
Upcoming Meetings
Council Meeting – Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – Council Chambers – 5:00 PM
Work Session – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – Training Room – 5:00 PM
Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – Council Chambers – 5:00 PM
The March 5th Meeting will need to done no later than 6pm because of the Presidential Primary Election.
Work Session – Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – Training Room – 5:00 PM
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AGENDA ITEM #__1________
Request for Council Action
Date: February 8, 2024
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Clarence Vetter, Dale Helms, Brian Larson,
Ben Pokrzywinski and Karen Peterson
Cc: File
From: Steve Emery, P.E.
RE: Bid Results – 2023 City Project No. 2 – LaFave Park Improvements
Background:
We received bids on January 30, 2024 for the above referenced project. We received a total of two (2)
bids with the apparent low bidder being R.J. Zavoral & Sons. The Project was bid with three proposals.
Proposal 1 included street repairs and a mill and overlay on 1st St, along with ADA Improvements at the
softball fields and construction of a picnic shelter along with other misc items. Proposal No. 2 included
construction of new boat ramp and parking lot area and other misc items and Proposal No. 3 includes
landscaping, topsoiling and seeding the area along the Red River between the new boat ramp area and
the Red Lake River. The Council will have the option of awarding the following combination of bids:
Proposal No. 1, Proposal No. 1 + Proposal No. 2 or all 3 proposals. With any combination of the 3 bids
R.J. Zavoral & Sons are the low bid.
Est Total Project Costs: Proposal 1 Proposal 1 & 2 Proposal 1, 2 & 3
Construction: $531,212.45 $1,758,006.75 $1,936,370.55
Engineering (P/S) $102,500.00 $ 102,500.00 $ 102,500.00
Engineering (S/I) $ 42,497.00 $ 123,060.47 $ 135,545.94
Contingencies (3.25%): $ 17,264.41 $ 57,135.22 $ 62,932.04
Total Project Costs: $693,473.86 $2,040,702.44 $2,237,348.53
Additional Project Costs
40’ Dock: $32,000.00
Solar Lighting: $ 3,500.00
Wetland Credits: $6807.57
Wetland Replacement Plan: $7,000.00
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Funding:
DNR Funding: $1,758,758.00
Remaining sales tax fund from pool: $365,000.00
Building Maintenance Fund: $35,000.00
Stormwater Funds: $30,450.00
Local Street Maintenance Funds: $38,242.00
Cabela’s Round up Program: $3800.00
Total Funding: $2,231,250.00
Recommendation:
Based on available funding and review with City Staff we are recommending awarding Proposals 1 & 2 to
R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,758,006.75
Enclosures:
Bid Tabulation
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BID TABULATION
2023 CITY PROJECT NO. 2
LAFAVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN
1/30/2024
PROPOSAL NO. 1 Engineers Estimate R.J. ZAVORAL & SONS, INC KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS
ITEM UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL
01 1000 Mobilization LS 0.33 $ 80,000.00 $ 26,400.00 $ 120,800.00 $ 39,864.00 $ 460,000.00 $ 151,800.00
01 5526 Traffic Control LS 0.5 $ 15,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 2,150.00 $ 3,800.00 $ 1,900.00
01 5713 Inlet Protection EA 11 $ 300.00 $ 3,300.00 $ 170.00 $ 1,870.00 $ 135.55 $ 1,491.05
02 4100 Remove Pavement SY 1514 $ 20.00 $ 30,280.00 $ 15.00 $ 22,710.00 $ 10.00 $ 15,140.00
02 4100 Remove Bituminous Pavement SY 1389 $ 12.00 $ 16,668.00 $ 16.00 $ 22,224.00 $ 10.00 $ 13,890.00
02 4100 Remove Concrete Pavement SY 19 $ 55.00 $ 1,045.00 $ 15.00 $ 285.00 $ 50.00 $ 950.00
02 4100 Remove Concrete Curb & Gutter LF 763 $ 10.00 $ 7,630.00 $ 5.00 $ 3,815.00 $ 15.00 $ 11,445.00
02 4100 Remove Concrete Driveway Pavement SY 97 $ 25.00 $ 2,425.00 $ 15.00 $ 1,455.00 $ 40.00 $ 3,880.00
02 4100 Remove Concrete Sidewalk SF 179 $ 8.00 $ 1,432.00 $ 5.00 $ 895.00 $ 5.00 $ 895.00
02 4100 Remove Casting Assembly EA 13 $ 350.00 $ 4,550.00 $ 300.00 $ 3,900.00 $ 350.00 $ 4,550.00
02 4100 Abandon Valve Box (Water) EA 2 $ 300.00 $ 600.00 $ 245.00 $ 490.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00
12 9310 Picnic Shelter with concrete foundations & slab LS 1 $ 90,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 88,000.00 $ 88,000.00 $ 72,087.00 $ 72,087.00
12 9310 F & I Wood Post EA 13 $ 275.00 $ 3,575.00 $ 238.00 $ 3,094.00 $ 210.00 $ 2,730.00
31 2200 Common Excavation (P) CY 85 $ 25.00 $ 2,125.00 $ 16.50 $ 1,402.50 $ 30.00 $ 2,550.00
31 2200 Common Borrow (CV) CY 40 $ 25.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 16.00 $ 640.00 $ 15.00 $ 600.00
31 2200 Subgrade Preparation SY 564 $ 6.00 $ 3,384.00 $ 2.25 $ 1,269.00 $ 5.00 $ 2,820.00
31 2200 Compaction Tests EA 10 $ 100.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 30.00 $ 300.00 $ 200.00 $ 2,000.00
32 1123 Aggregate Base Course (CV) CY 208 $ 65.00 $ 13,520.00 $ 45.00 $ 9,360.00 $ 125.00 $ 26,000.00
32 1123 Aggregate Surfacing SY 57 $ 35.00 $ 1,995.00 $ 10.00 $ 570.00 $ 20.00 $ 1,140.00
32 1123 Geogrid Fabric SY 564 $ 5.00 $ 2,820.00 $ 6.30 $ 3,553.20 $ 10.00 $ 5,640.00
32 1216 Mill Bituminous Pavement (2") SY 7209 $ 4.00 $ 28,836.00 $ 3.75 $ 27,033.75 $ 7.00 $ 50,463.00
32 1216 Type SP 4.75 Leveling Course Mixture TON 200 $ 160.00 $ 32,000.00 $ 142.00 $ 28,400.00 $ 175.00 $ 35,000.00
32 1216 Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mixture TON 928 $ 160.00 $ 148,480.00 $ 142.00 $ 131,776.00 $ 175.00 $ 162,400.00
32 1600 4" Concrete Sidewalk SF 780 $ 20.00 $ 15,600.00 $ 16.00 $ 12,480.00 $ 22.00 $ 17,160.00
32 1600 6" Concrete Sidewalk SF 152 $ 22.00 $ 3,344.00 $ 18.00 $ 2,736.00 $ 23.00 $ 3,496.00
32 1600 Detectable Warning Panels SF 18 $ 90.00 $ 1,620.00 $ 73.00 $ 1,314.00 $ 100.00 $ 1,800.00
32 1600 6" Concrete Underlayment SY 210 $ 110.00 $ 23,100.00 $ 110.00 $ 23,100.00 $ 103.00 $ 21,630.00
32 1600 Concrete Curb & Gutter, Design B624 LF 426 $ 80.00 $ 34,080.00 $ 72.00 $ 30,672.00 $ 76.00 $ 32,376.00
32 1600 6" Reinforced Concrete Driveway Pavement SY 12 $ 200.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 227.00 $ 2,724.00 $ 205.00 $ 2,460.00
32 9219 Topsoil Borrow (LV) CY 950 $ 26.00 $ 24,700.00 $ 26.00 $ 24,700.00 $ 50.00 $ 47,500.00
32 9219 Turf Establishment SY 4950 $ 2.75 $ 13,612.50 $ 2.40 $ 11,880.00 $ 1.85 $ 9,157.50
33 0561 Manhole Casting Assembly EA 2 $ 2,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 3,400.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 3,000.00
33 0561 Catch Basin Casting Assembly, Type A EA 5 $ 2,500.00 $ 12,500.00 $ 1,990.00 $ 9,950.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 10,000.00
33 0561 Catch Basin Casting Assembly, Type B EA 6 $ 2,500.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 1,990.00 $ 11,940.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 12,000.00
33 0561 Manhole Riser Rings EA 4 $ 350.00 $ 1,400.00 $ 315.00 $ 1,260.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL NO. 1 $ 581,921.50 $ 531,212.45 $ 737,950.55
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PROPOSAL NO. 2 Engineers Estimate R.J. ZAVORAL & SONS, INC KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS
ITEM UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL PRICE AMOUNT PRICE TOTAL
01 1000 Mobilization LS 0.33 $ 80,000.00 $ 26,400.00 $ 246,400.00 $ 81,312.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 11,550.00
01 5526 Traffic Control LS 0.5 $ 15,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 2,150.00 $ 3,800.00 $ 1,900.00
01 5713 Silt Fence LF 495 $ 4.00 $ 1,980.00 $ 5.30 $ 2,623.50 $ 3.15 $ 1,559.25
01 5713 Floating Silt Fence LF 285 $ 35.00 $ 9,975.00 $ 26.50 $ 7,552.50 $ 35.55 $ 10,131.75
02 4100 Salvage Sign Panel & Post EA 8 $ 400.00 $ 3,200.00 $ 543.00 $ 4,344.00 $ 485.00 $ 3,880.00
02 4100 Remove Bituminous Pavement SY 1571 $ 12.00 $ 18,852.00 $ 16.00 $ 25,136.00 $ 10.00 $ 15,710.00
02 4100 Remove Boat Ramp LS 1 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
02 4100 Remove Rip Rap SY 297 $ 25.00 $ 7,425.00 $ 10.00 $ 2,970.00 $ 40.00 $ 11,880.00
03 4150 Precast Concrete Planks SY 252 $ 550.00 $ 138,600.00 $ 1,730.00 $ 435,960.00 $ 500.00 $ 126,000.00
12 9310 F & I Wood Post EA 237 $ 275.00 $ 65,175.00 $ 238.00 $ 56,406.00 $ 210.00 $ 49,770.00
12 9310 Solar Powered Light Foundation EA 2 $ 1,750.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 2,375.00 $ 4,750.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 6,000.00
31 2200 Common Excavation (P) CY 4276 $ 15.00 $ 64,140.00 $ 16.50 $ 70,554.00 $ 25.00 $ 106,900.00
31 2200 Common Borrow (CV) CY 1260 $ 18.00 $ 22,680.00 $ 16.00 $ 20,160.00 $ 15.00 $ 18,900.00
31 2200 Subgrade Preparation SY 5701 $ 4.00 $ 22,804.00 $ 2.25 $ 12,827.25 $ 3.50 $ 19,953.50
31 2200 Compaction Tests EA 10 $ 100.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 30.00 $ 300.00 $ 200.00 $ 2,000.00
31 3700 Furnish & Install Rip Rap, Class IV CY 503 $ 175.00 $ 88,025.00 $ 135.00 $ 67,905.00 $ 150.00 $ 75,450.00
31 3700 Geotextile Fabric SY 755 $ 5.50 $ 4,152.50 $ 3.75 $ 2,831.25 $ 5.00 $ 3,775.00
32 1123 Aggregate Base Course (CV) CY 2338 $ 55.00 $ 128,590.00 $ 45.00 $ 105,210.00 $ 85.00 $ 198,730.00
32 1123 Aggregate Surfacing SY 1756 $ 17.00 $ 29,852.00 $ 10.00 $ 17,560.00 $ 20.00 $ 35,120.00
32 1123 Geogrid Fabric SY 5312 $ 5.00 $ 26,560.00 $ 6.30 $ 33,465.60 $ 10.00 $ 53,120.00
32 1216 Construct Bituminous Bikepath SY 323 $ 60.00 $ 19,380.00 $ 60.00 $ 19,380.00 $ 50.00 $ 16,150.00
32 1216 Furnish & Install Sign Panel & Post (Bikepath) EA 4 $ 300.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 317.00 $ 1,268.00 $ 280.00 $ 1,120.00
32 1600 4" Concrete Sidewalk SF 1434 $ 20.00 $ 28,680.00 $ 16.00 $ 22,944.00 $ 22.00 $ 31,548.00
32 1600 Detectable Warning Panels SF 18 $ 90.00 $ 1,620.00 $ 73.00 $ 1,314.00 $ 100.00 $ 1,800.00
32 1600 Concrete Curb & Gutter, Design B624 LF 848 $ 80.00 $ 67,840.00 $ 72.00 $ 61,056.00 $ 76.00 $ 64,448.00
32 1600 Concrete Curb & Gutter, Design D418 LF 201 $ 80.00 $ 16,080.00 $ 72.00 $ 14,472.00 $ 72.00 $ 14,472.00
32 1600 7" Reinforced Concrete Pavement SY 215 $ 185.00 $ 39,775.00 $ 273.00 $ 58,695.00 $ 163.00 $ 35,045.00
32 1600 Concrete Dumpster Pad SY 11 $ 225.00 $ 2,475.00 $ 230.00 $ 2,530.00 $ 200.00 $ 2,200.00
32 1600 Dock Anchoring System EA 4 $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 6,100.00 $ 24,400.00 $ 4,900.00 $ 19,600.00
32 9219 Topsoil Borrow (LV) CY 1476 $ 26.00 $ 38,376.00 $ 26.00 $ 38,376.00 $ 50.00 $ 73,800.00
32 9219 Turf Establishment SY 8047 $ 2.75 $ 22,129.25 $ 2.60 $ 20,922.20 $ 1.85 $ 14,886.95
33 4213 12" CMP Culvert LF 38 $ 85.00 $ 3,230.00 $ 50.00 $ 1,900.00 $ 150.00 $ 5,700.00
33 4213 12" CMP Flared End Sections EA 2 $ 350.00 $ 700.00 $ 260.00 $ 520.00 $ 350.00 $ 700.00
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL NO. 2 $ 971,895.75 $ 1,226,794.30 $ 1,048,799.45
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PROPOSAL NO. 3 Engineers Estimate R.J. ZAVORAL & SONS, INC KNIFE RIVER MATERIALS
ITEM UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL PRICE AMOUNT PRICE TOTAL
01 1000 Mobilization LS 0.33 $ 80,000.00 $ 26,400.00 $ 64,500.00 $ 21,285.00 $ 3,200.00 $ 1,056.00
01 5713 Silt Fence LF 785 $ 4.00 $ 3,140.00 $ 5.60 $ 4,396.00 $ 3.15 $ 2,472.75
02 4100 Remove Bituminous Pavement SY 807 $ 12.00 $ 9,684.00 $ 16.00 $ 12,912.00 $ 10.00 $ 8,070.00
31 1000 Site Grading SY 17472 $ 2.00 $ 34,944.00 $ 1.00 $ 17,472.00 $ 1.50 $ 26,208.00
32 9219 Topsoil Borrow (LV) CY 2419 $ 26.00 $ 62,894.00 $ 26.00 $ 62,894.00 $ 35.00 $ 84,665.00
32 9219 Turf Establishment - Native Grasses SY 17472 $ 3.00 $ 52,416.00 $ 3.40 $ 59,404.80 $ 1.95 $ 34,070.40
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL NO. 3 $ 189,478.00 $ 178,363.80 $ 156,542.15
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL NO. 1 $ 581,921.50 $ 531,212.45 $ 737,950.55
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL NO. 1 + NO. 2 $ 1,553,817.25 $ 1,758,006.75 $ 1,786,750.00
TOTAL BID PROPOSAL NO. 1 + NO. 2 + NO. 3 $ 1,743,295.25 $ 1,936,370.55 $ 1,943,292.15
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AGENDA ITEM #__2________
Request for Council Action
Date: February 8, 2024
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Clarence Vetter, Dale Helms, Brian Larson,
Ben Pokrzywinski and Karen Peterson
Cc: File
From: Steve Emery, P.E.
RE: Bid Results – 2022 City Project No. 3 – Quiet Zone – Street & SW Improvements
Background:
We received bids on February 7, 2024 for the above referenced project. We received a total of two (2)
bids with the apparent low bid being from Opp Construction, LLC, Grand Forks, ND in the amount of
$1,051,314.50. The apparent low bid was approximately 29% above the Engineers Estimate of Cost.
Estimated Total Project Costs:
Construction: $1,051,314.50
Plans / Specs: $ 85,000.00
Staking / Inspection: $ 73,000.00
Contingencies (5%): $ 52,565.73
Total Project Cost: $1,261,880.23
Additional Project Costs:
At Grade Crossing Surfaces $110,673.00 (Work to be completed by BNSF)
Flagging Operations: $35,000.00
Funding:
BNSF: $156,203.00
MNDOT: $58,000.00 (1/2 cost of Revise Signal System)
State Aid Construction Funds: $200,000.00
State Aid Maintenance Funds: $602,677.23
Storm Sewer Funds: $85,000.00
Local Street Maintenance Funds: $160,000.00
Total Funding: $1,261,880.23
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Recommendation:
No recommendation at this time.
As an FYI Bids are good for 60 days.
Enclosures:
Bid Tabulation
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BID TABULATION
2022 CITY PROJECT NO. 3
QUIET ZONE - STREET & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
S.A.P 119-119-016
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN
2/7/2024
Engineers Estimate OPP CONSTRUCTION STRATA CORPORATION
ITEM UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL
2021.501 Mobilization LUMP SUM 1 $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 152,000.00 $ 152,000.00 $ 114,000.00 $ 114,000.00
2104.502 Remove Casting EACH 2 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00
2104.502 Remove Sign EACH 9 $ 200.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 55.00 $ 495.00 $ 27.50 $ 247.50
2104.502 Salvage Sign EACH 8 $ 300.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 55.00 $ 440.00 $ 55.00 $ 440.00
2104.503 Remove Curb & Gutter LIN FT 783 $ 14.00 $ 10,962.00 $ 16.00 $ 12,528.00 $ 35.00 $ 27,405.00
2104.504 Remove Bituminous Pavement SQ YD 852 $ 20.00 $ 17,040.00 $ 24.00 $ 20,448.00 $ 22.00 $ 18,744.00
2104.504 Remove Concrete Pavement SQ YD 1432 $ 20.00 $ 28,640.00 $ 24.00 $ 34,368.00 $ 32.00 $ 45,824.00
2104.504 Remove Concrete Driveway Pavement SQ YD 212 $ 25.00 $ 5,300.00 $ 22.00 $ 4,664.00 $ 32.00 $ 6,784.00
2104.518 Remove Concrete Sidewalk SQ FT 2901 $ 3.00 $ 8,703.00 $ 4.00 $ 11,604.00 $ 3.50 $ 10,153.50
2211.507 Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5 CU YD 61 $ 75.00 $ 4,575.00 $ 100.00 $ 6,100.00 $ 120.00 $ 7,320.00
2301.504 Concrete Pavement 7.0" SQ YD 274 $ 100.00 $ 27,400.00 $ 126.00 $ 34,524.00 $ 138.75 $ 38,017.50
2301.504 Concrete Pavement 8.0" SQ YD 581 $ 110.00 $ 63,910.00 $ 138.00 $ 80,178.00 $ 152.00 $ 88,312.00
2301.604 Concrete Pavement (Special) SQ YD 835 $ 80.00 $ 66,800.00 $ 148.00 $ 123,580.00 $ 119.00 $ 99,365.00
2360.504 Type SP 9.5 Wear Crs Mix (2;B) 2.0" THICK SQ YD 714 $ 22.00 $ 15,708.00 $ 34.00 $ 24,276.00 $ 45.00 $ 32,130.00
2360.504 Type SP 9.5 Wear Crs Mix (2;B) 3.0" THICK SQ YD 627 $ 30.00 $ 18,810.00 $ 52.00 $ 32,604.00 $ 52.00 $ 32,604.00
2360.504 Type SP 9.5 Wear Crs Mix (2;B) 4.0" THICK SQ YD 50 $ 50.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 190.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 105.00 $ 5,250.00
2503.503 12" RC Pipe Sewer LIN FT 133 $ 110.00 $ 14,630.00 $ 160.00 $ 21,280.00 $ 265.00 $ 35,245.00
2506.502 Adjust Frame & Ring Casting EACH 1 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 460.00 $ 460.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00
2506.502 Casting Assembly EACH 1 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00
2506.602 Casting Assembly Special EACH 1 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00
2506.502 Const Drainage Structure Design A EACH 1 $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00
2506.502 Const Drainage Structure Design N EACH 1 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00
2521.518 4" Concrete Walk SQ FT 4118 $ 14.00 $ 57,652.00 $ 14.00 $ 57,652.00 $ 12.50 $ 51,475.00
2521.518 6" Concrete Walk SQ FT 932 $ 16.00 $ 14,912.00 $ 24.00 $ 22,368.00 $ 23.50 $ 21,902.00
2531.503 Concrete Curb & Gutter, Design B624 LIN FT 945 $ 70.00 $ 66,150.00 $ 56.00 $ 52,920.00 $ 61.75 $ 58,353.75
2531.504 8" Concrete Median SQ YD 239 $ 200.00 $ 47,800.00 $ 190.00 $ 45,410.00 $ 210.00 $ 50,190.00
2531.618 Truncated Domes SQ FT 103 $ 90.00 $ 9,270.00 $ 100.00 $ 10,300.00 $ 110.00 $ 11,330.00
2557.502 Pedestrian Gate EACH 4 $ 2,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 1,660.00 $ 6,640.00
2557.502 Vehicular Gate - Double EACH 2 $ 2,500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 3,400.00 $ 6,800.00 $ 3,295.00 $ 6,590.00
2557.603 Chain Link Safety Fence LIN FT 1525 $ 65.00 $ 99,125.00 $ 38.00 $ 57,950.00 $ 37.40 $ 57,035.00
2563.601 Traffic Control LUMP SUM 1 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 14,600.00 $ 14,600.00 $ 20,900.00 $ 20,900.00
2565.616 Revise Signal System SYS 1 $ 64,000.00 $ 64,000.00 $ 116,000.00 $ 116,000.00 $ 223,750.00 $ 223,750.00
2564.602 Furnish Type C Sign EACH 27 $ 400.00 $ 10,800.00 $ 310.00 $ 8,370.00 $ 291.50 $ 7,870.50
2564.602 Install Sign EACH 5 $ 200.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 190.00 $ 950.00 $ 215.00 $ 1,075.00
2573.502 Storm Drain Inlet Protection EACH 9 $ 200.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 300.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 300.00 $ 2,700.00
2574.507 Common Topsoil Borrow CU YD 103 $ 65.00 $ 6,695.00 $ 72.00 $ 7,416.00 $ 90.00 $ 9,270.00
2575.604 Site Restoration SQ YD 1799 $ 10.00 $ 17,990.00 $ 14.00 $ 25,186.00 $ 15.40 $ 27,704.60
2582.503 24" Solid Line Paint LIN FT 223 $ 25.00 $ 5,575.00 $ 12.00 $ 2,676.00 $ 11.00 $ 2,453.00
2582.503 4" Dble Solid Line Paint LIN FT 52 $ 10.00 $ 520.00 $ 5.00 $ 260.00 $ 4.40 $ 228.80
2582.503 4" Solid Line Paint LIN FT 155 $ 6.00 $ 930.00 $ 2.50 $ 387.50 $ 2.20 $ 341.00
2582.518 Pavt Mssg Paint SQ FT 287 $ 17.00 $ 4,879.00 $ 12.00 $ 3,444.00 $ 11.00 $ 3,157.00
2582.518 Crosswalk Paint SQ FT 492 $ 36.00 $ 17,712.00 $ 28.00 $ 13,776.00 $ 27.50 $ 13,530.00
TOTAL BID $ 814,988.00 $ 1,051,314.50 $ 1,163,737.15
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History State Aid Maintenance Fund 209
East Grand Forks, MN
Interest
CONST YEAR PROJECT ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST Expenses State Aid Maint Allocation MAINTENANCE BALANCE
Other income
2009 Professional Services Engineering $13,697.00 $102,272.00 $3,522.00
2009 transfer street maintenance $35,000.00 $174,039.00
2010 Professional Services Engineering $67,999.57
2010 10CP6 $83,681.42 $104,627.00 $3,267.00 $130,252.01
2011 Professional Services Engineering $31,594.00 $118,167.00 $2,557.00 $219,382.01
2012 Professional Services Engineering $17,319.00 $125,162.96 $2,752.00 $329,977.97
2013 Professional Services Engineering $17,246.00 $142,304.67 ($3,073.30) $451,963.34
2014 Professional Services Engineering $9,217.50 $147,812.67 $9,557.00
2014 City Share 14CP2 $94,458.57 $200,000.00 $705,656.94
2015 Professional Services Engineering $8,995.00 $156,213.80 $8,023.00
2015 City share15Aj3,14AJ1, 13CP1, 14CP2, Cemetery Rd $494,359.56 $130,000.00 $496,539.18
2016 Professional Services Engineering $1,289.28 $163,639.50 $6,450.55
2016 Mill/Overlay 16AJ1, 15AJ3 $304,230.20 $30,485.12 $391,594.87
2017 City Share Mill Overlay and other projects $380,589.19 $159,636.77 $2,955.81 $173,598.26
2018 State Aid 18AJ1 17th St $522,496.99 $522,496.69
2018 $170,758.38 $1,645.37 $346,001.71
2019 $169,976.37 $19,344.28 $535,322.36
2020 ADA Cemetery $14,050.00 $185,581.92 $20,468.56 $727,322.84
2021 21CP1 SRTS, ADA Bus Shelter, 20CP4 Demers 4th $237,426.41 $167,702.27 ($10,197.43) $647,401.27
2022 20CP4 DeMers & 4th St (City) $130.00 $188,163.42 $835,434.69
2022 21CP1 Safe Route to Schools $25,105.66 $810,329.03
2022 21CP1A ADA Improvements $0.00 $810,329.03
2022 22CP2 ADA Improvements $227,943.40 $582,385.63
2022 22CP3 Quiet Zone $369,000.00 $55,125.87 $527,259.76
2022 23CP1 Roundabout Project $4,791.21 $522,468.55
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2022 19AJ1 6 Ave NE $1,245.61 $521,222.94
2022 21AJ1 Sawgrass Ct $36,384.50 $484,838.44
2022 22AJ1 5th Ave & 20th St $103,391.34 $381,447.10
2022 Interest allocation ($8,353.64) $389,800.74
TOTAL 2022 $445,763.95
2023 2023CP3 3rd ST NW-SW replace sidewalk $81,528.00 $81,528.00 $183,804.36 $492,077.10
2023CP4 STREET ADA $60,307.99 $431,769.11
2023AJ1 $97,634.57 $334,134.54
22CP3 QUIET ZONE $34,111.23 $300,023.31
22CP9 ADA GIS UPDATE $7,500.00 $292,523.31
23CP 4 4th ST NW-5th Ave NW sidewalk/trail $10,670.00 $281,853.31
ESTIMATED TOTAL 2023 $291,751.79
2024 QUIET ZONE $1,261,880.23 $513,440.13 $197,017.00 -$34,569.82
2024 23CP 4 4th ST NW-5th Ave NW sidewalk/trail $92,708.43 $55,000.00 -$89,569.82
2025 Proposal 3 Rived Road trail-sidewalks 20th St NW $35,747.00 $35,747.00 $197,017.00 $71,700.18
2026 ANNUAL ADA IMPROVEMENTS $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $197,017.00 $218,717.18
2027 ANNUAL ADA IMPROVEMENTS $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $197,017.00 $365,734.18
2027 - 2028 City Wide (Seal Cost / Mill and Overlay) $2,300,000.00 $2,300,000.00 $197,017.00 -$1,737,248.82
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2023-2028 THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY PROJECT COSTS FOR CITY SHARE OF PROJECTS.
8 Year Capital Improvement Plan
Municipal State Aid Construction Funds
East Grand Forks, Mn
2/9/2024
CONST YEAR PROJECT ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST FEDERAL SUBTARGET FUNDS ASSESSMENTS MUNI CONSTRUCTION FUNDS ANNUAL ALLOCATION MUNI CONST BALANCE
2024 $393,221.00 $774,902.35
FEDERAL PROJECT $860,000.00 $125,066.27 $649,836.08
HAWK System (Bygland Road / 13th ST SE) $29,345.38 $620,490.70
MNDOT / TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT - Demers Ave & 4th Street - 50% City Cost $266,760.24 $266,760.24 $353,730.46
QUIET ZONE (2ND AVE NE) $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $153,730.46
2025 $393,221.00 $546,951.46
2026 $393,221.00 $940,172.46
FEDERAL PROJECT $1,800,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $600,000.00 $340,172.46
2027 $393,221.00 $733,393.46
2028 $393,221.00 $1,126,614.46
MNDOT / TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT - Demers Ave & 2nd Street - 50% City Cost $350,000.00 $350,000.00
$776,614.46
MNDOT / TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT, Hwy 2B & 2nd Ave NE - 50% City Cost $350,000.00 $350,000.00 $426,614.46
2029 $393,221.00 $819,835.46
2030 $393,221.00 $1,213,056.46
FEDERAL PROJECT $1,800,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $600,000.00 $613,056.46
2031 $393,221.00 $1,006,277.46
TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT (3rd AVE & 1st St SE) - 100% City Cost $800,000.00 $800,000.00 $206,277.46
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AGENDA ITEM #__3_____
Request for Council Action
Date: 2/7/2024
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad,
Council Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council members Clarence Vetter, Ben
Pokrzywinski, Dale Helms, Brian Larson, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Fire Chief Jeff Boushee
RE: Early Warning Sirens
Background:
Our outdoor early warning system consists of four sirens. These sirens are located throughout
the city and provide good coverage except for the campground and downtown area. These
sirens are 23 years old; life expectancy is 20 to 30 years. I am requesting to replace and update
all four sirens, components, and poles. Also relocate one of the existing sirens to Fire St 1 to
improve coverage to the campground and downtown area.
Budget Impact:
The cost of this project is $107,030.00, which includes all options listed on quote # 121123137
and includes an additional $5,000 to cover the costs of the required electrician on site as stated
on the quote. This project has been budgeted for using the one-time Public Safety funds.
Recommendation:
Approve the replacement and relocation plan requested. Approve quote #121123137 from
Federal Warning Systems for equipment and installation.
Enclosures: Federal Warning System quote # 121123137
West Shore Services quote # 5348
Product Sheet & Warranty
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AGENDA ITEM #__4_____
Request for Council Action
Date: 2/8/2024
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council members Clarence Vetter, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale Helms,
Brian Larson, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Jason Stordahl-Public Works Director
RE: Motor Grader Transmission Replacement
Background: The City purchased unit 117-Volvo Motor Grader in 2012. It has been a very reliable and
efficient machine until now. The transmission has failed and is beyond repair. We received two quotations
to replace the transmission with a new-rebuilt transmission (see quotations below), both of which come
with the same 3-year warranty.
Quotations for transmission replacement:
Ascendum $51,482.03
Nuss Truck & Equipment (Nuss) $55,147.00
Nuss’s quotation is $3,564.97 higher than Ascendum’s. However, Nuss has an in-house transmission
person that specifically works with transmissions, Ascendum does not. Nuss is recommending that we
replace all houses and a pump, because metal fragments are most likely embedded in the old hoses and
pump, which would degrade our newly installed transmission. For these reasons I am recommending that
we award the transmission replacement job to Nuss Truck & Equipment for $55,147.00. The City has
adequate funds in the Public Works “snow and ice” and “equipment” budgets to cover the cost of the
needed repairs.
Recommendation: Award the Volvo motor grader transmission replacement to Nuss Truck & Equipment
for $55,147.00.
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Nuss Truck & Equipment - Monticello MN (Volvo)
3499 Chelsea Rd Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Case Number: 17872822
Repair Order Number: 17729
Purchase Order Number: N/A
Service Advisor: Campbell, Zach - Case Date 2024-01-10 13:57:30 -0600
Customer: City Of East Grand Forks Unit Number:
Address: 600 DEMERS AVENUE EAST GRAND Asset: 2012 Volvo G946B Engine Hours: 0
FORKS, MN 56721 Serial Number: 0S575328 Odometer: N/A Miles
Phone: (218) 773-2483 VIN: VCEG946BL0S575328 Warranty Start: N/A
Fax: (218) 773-9728 Engine: Unknown In Service: N/A
Customer Number: BP0013559
Item
1 QUOTE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION
Labor:
Parts:
Operation Name
-(16.0) [15143389] AT102 Transmission Oil
-(1.0) [15410028] Hose Assembly
AT Parts
$31.21
$621.93
Totals
$8,640.00
$46,257.00
$499.36
$621.93
-(1.0) [12747643] Hose Assembly
-(2.0) [16023968] Hose Assembly
-(1.0) [12746144] Hose Assembly
-(1.0) [16024064] Hose Assembly
-(1.0) [15179405] Oil Cooler
-(1.0) [976041] O-ring
E $521.35
$590.33
$283.31
$265.92
$3,725.98
$5.91
$521.35
$1,180.66
$283.31
$265.92
$3,725.98
$5.91
-(1.0) [15161942] Pump
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-(1.0) [17418113] Filter Cartridge
-(1.0) [9000022559] Hydraulic Transmission
-(1.0) [FREIGHT] Inbound Freight
$3,906.59
$123.08
$33,622.91
$1,500.00
$3,906.59
$123.08
$57,831.41
$1,500.00
Parts: $46,257.00
Labor: $8,640.00
ES Shop Supplies: $250.00
Total: $55,147.00
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This estimate is subject to teardown and inspection and is valid for 30 days from date above. I, the undersigned, authorize you to
perform the repairs and furnish the necessary materials. I understand any costs verbally quoted are an estimate only and not binding.
Your employees may operate vehicle for inspecting, testing and delivery at my risk. You will not be responsible for loss or damage to
vehicle or articles left in it. AUTHORIZED BY:_________________________ DATE:___/____/____
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AGENDA ITEM #__5_____
Request for Council Action
Date: February 13, 2024
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad,
Council Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council members Clarence Vetter, Ben Pokrzywinski,
Dale Helms, Brian Larson, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Jeremy King, Parks & Recreation
RE: Update on Civic Center Events
Background:
In November 2023, the City Council granted approval for FORX Builders to rent the Civic Center for the Home
Design and Garden Show. Since the approval, the facility use agreement remains unsigned. City staff have been
working with the Executive Officer of the FORX Builders Association to finalize the agreement. However,
organizational changes have delayed the process. The plans for the event to proceed at the Civic Center are still
in place, with the possibility of an addendum allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages on site.
Additionally, Leighton Broadcasting has expressed interest in renting the Civic Center for a concert on Saturday,
April 27th, 2024. Although discussions with Leighton are in their early stages and numerous details need to be
ironed out. We wanted to present this opportunity to the City Council before getting too far along in the process
to make sure that hosting such an event aligns with the Council's vision for the Civic Center. Also, if the Council
deems the concert reasonable, it provides ample time for planning and promotion, allowing Leighton time to
secure a band and advertise the event. The idea of a concert at the Civic Center has been discussed in recent
years but hasn’t taken place. Organizers from Leighton don’t plan to attend the 2/13/24 work session and any
questions can be directed towards Parks and Recreation staff for now.
Budget Impact:
Rental recommendation of $3,750 for the Home Design and Garden Show.
Rental recommendation of $4,500 for the concert.
Full terms of the rental agreement, as well as required insurance coverage will be signed and provided by both
lessees prior to the events being held.
Recommendation:
Continue to have staff work with both lessees to bring forward any addendum or lease agreement for approval.
Enclosure:
None.
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AGENDA ITEM #__6_____
Request for Council Action
Date: February 13, 2024
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council members Clarence Vetter, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms, Brian Larson, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Jeremy King, Parks & Recreation
RE: Grand Rides Bike Share update and sponsor request
Background:
The Downtown Development Association (DDA) has requested the City renew its $10,000 sponsorship of the
Grand Rides Bike Share program again in 2024. The City has sponsored this program for the last two years and
the DDA has a bike rack located near the Cabela’s parking lot and Northland Campus.
DDA has shared in 2023 that,
- Grand Rides saw the best season yet
- Increased ridership in East Grand Forks by 12%
- 960 rides either start and/or end in EGF
- Highest use areas in EGF were Cabela's, Food bank, Northland campus, and Hugo's
- Bike share is being used for both recreation and daily transportation
DDA does plan to continue to grow the program in 2024 with the addition of adult tricycles and possibly
electric bikes.
Budget Impact.
DDA is asking the City of East Grand Forks to commit to a $10,000 annual sponsorship of the program.
Other community partners committed to the program are shown in the attached document provided by the
DDA.
Altru Recreation Partnership funds have enough money to cover the sponsorship.
Recommendation:
Seeking approval of $10,000 sponsorship using Altru Partnership funds.
Enclosure:
Bike Share program update, 2023
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Improving health and
creating quality of life together!
569 riders 12,642 hours spent on Grand Rides
6,639 rentals 14,149 miles biked on Grand Rides
17.7% increase in riders 426 new riders this season
7,585,200 calories burned by Grand Rides users!
Grand Rides hit milestones
in 2023!
1,100+ riders
10,000+ rides
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Your support in action
“Using the Grand Rides bikes has made my life super easy. I love that
you can park them anywhere as long as you take a picture of where
they are left. Without them I would be walking to work and school so it
saves me on my short commute but sure helps me out a lot. The basket
on the front is nice too, I’m often bringing food home and it’s nice to not
have to carry it on the side.”
- Grand Rides user
Let's keep the ride going in 2024!
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AGENDA ITEM #__7_____
Request for Council Action
Date: 2/9/24
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Steve Gander, Council President Mark Olstad, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council members Clarence Vetter, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale Helms,
Brian Larson, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Administration Office
RE: Information on Upcoming Presidential Primary Election on March 5th
Reminder the Presidential Primary is coming up on Tuesday, March 5th. The polling locations will be open
from 7am to 8pm. It is only at this election that residents will have to request a specific ballot because
there are three ballots, one for each official political party recognized by the State of Minnesota.
Also, reminder that absentee voting is available at City Hall to residents in the Administration Office. The
hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, except for February 19th due to the holiday, and there
will be hours of 10am to 3pm on Saturday, March 2nd.
Reminder the polling location for Wards 3, 4, and 5 will be at the school, for this election only voters will
need to enter Door 1 because voting will be taking place in Room 195 instead of the gym. The voting
location will be moved back to the gym for the August and November elections.
Anyone with questions can reach out to the Administration Office and we can help with questions about
voting or people can visit mnvotes.org to check on their voter registration, find their polling location, and
more.
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