City Council Agendas & Packets
Regular MeetingEast Grand Forks, MN · April 22, 2025
Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
OF THE WORK SESSION
CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
The Work Session of the East Grand Forks City Council for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 was called to order
by Council President Larson 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 Mark
Olstad, Council President Brian Larson, Council Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council members Tami
Schumacher, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Staff Present: Karla Anderson, Finance Director; Maggie Brockling, Economic Development Director;
Nancy Ellis, City Planner; Steve Emery, City Engineer; Ron Galstad, City Attorney; Reid Huttunen, City
Administrator; Jeremy King, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; 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 2025 City Project No. 3 Lift Station No. 13 Rehabilitation –
Steve Emery
Mr. Emery told the Council bids had been opened the previous Tuesday, two bids were received, and the
lowest bid was from ICS Inc but was 25% higher than the engineering estimate. He explained the two
bids received were within 6% of each other so he does see them as competitive bids, the bids were good
for 60 days, and the project would be paid for from the wastewater enterprise funds. He added due to the
current condition of the pipes, the lift station did need to be addressed, and there was funding available to
cover the cost of the project, so he recommended awarding the project to ICS Inc.
Mayor Olstad commented on how things could have been affected because of the tariffs and asked if there
was extra added to the estimates due to the unknowns, if the costs would come down if the cost of materials
came down. Mr. Emery said he could work with them to see if that was possible. Council Vice-President
Riopelle said with the bids coming in so high, any change orders should be highly scrutinized. Mr. Emery
stated it would also depend on the change order. Discussion followed about this was for the lift station
located up by 23rd Street NW, there were tariffs related to electric and mechanical items, and they might
want to plan for contingencies. Council member Pokrzywinski stated they will want to watch what was
being imported for the projects and understand they might need to make other decisions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
Work Session April 22, 2025
2. Consider Approving Cooperative Rehabilitation Agreement for the Minnesota Avenue/Point
Bridge Rehabilitation – Reid Huttunen
Mr. Huttunen told the Council the federal subtarget funds were going to be received in 2026 and were
scheduled to be used on the Point Bridge rehabilitation. He explained the last time the bridge was
rehabbed was in 2006, it had been inspected in 2024, and the condition report was included with the next
item. He told the Council a cooperative agreement was needed with Grand Forks for this project and the
federal funds could only be used on construction costs. He added work was also needed on the approach
to the bridge, but those costs would not be split because it was on the Minnesota side, the agreement was
already approved by the City of Grand Forks, and approving this would allow for the next steps.
Discussion followed about the possibility of breaking this project into two parts, how the approach costs
would be eligible for federal funds if they were available, and splitting the project may not reach the
threshold needed to receive the entire amount of federal funds. Council President Larson said it would be
ideal fix both issues at the same time and there must be efficiencies. Mr. Emery said it would have to be
one project. There were no further questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
3. Consider Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 2026 City Project No.
1 for the Point Bridge Rehabilitation – Steve Emery
Mr. Emery stated Mr. Huttunen had given a good explanation of the background for the federal subtarget
funds, how they were received every four years, and this project was identified so it was included on all
of the necessary plans to be eligible. He said the project would be a 50/50 split for the project except for
the approach of the East Grand Forks side of the bridge. He explained they needed to start the planning
process which included environmental work and needed time to complete a project memorandum. He
told the Council an estimate had been put together the year before and was $2.3 million, the plans and
specifications would cost approximately $84,000 and included the environmental work, and the inspection
time was estimated. He stated they could use State Aid to cover the local share and engineering costs, and
he requested authorization to start preparing the plans and specifications for the project. He asked for
questions.
Council member Olstad said the local share was approximately $396,000, after the split with Grand Forks
the City’s local share would be $198,000, and asked what was available in the State Aid funds or what
other funds were available to cover the local share. Mr. Emery said he would need to review the accounts
to see what was available. Mayor Olstad asked if there were any projects that those funds were going to
be used on and to have the balances available by the next meeting because they need to take the correct
approach. Mr. Emery informed the Council they had found a geo-tech report when reviewing information
from the 2000s, he was not sure how it was initiated, a land slide was identified, they were reviewing the
information for a fix, and how there could be a major project in the future to fix the slide.
Mayor Olstad asked why this bridge had a curve in the approach. Mr. Emery said he was not sure about
the history. Discussion followed about trying riprap, if pilings could help, and the construction services
listed were for engineering services throughout the project and the additional documents that would be
required by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT). There were no further questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
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Work Session April 22, 2025
4. Request to Hire JLG Architects as Design Engineer for the Facility Improvement Projects –
Jeremy King
Mr. King reminded the Council they had worked with JLG through the pre-design and pre-referendum
phase for the recreation facility improvement projects. He stated JLG was a major stakeholder throughout
the process and an agreement had been drafted, which was being reviewed by Kennedy and Graven, to
have them continue as the design engineer for these projects. He added the agreement should be ready by
the May 6th meeting for the Council to consider and how they were being charged 7% for the Civic Center
project and 6.25% for the VFW Memorial Arena project which was reasonable. He recommended
approving the agreement at the May 6th meeting. Council Vice-President Riopelle asked if improvements
for the baseball field were included. Mr. King said they were. There were no further questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
5. Request of EGF School Readiness the use of the Civic Center Arena – Jeremy King
Mr. King informed the Council he had received a request from the East Grand Forks School Readiness
program because they would like to hold their second annual Anything Goes sale at the Civic Center. He
stated the event would take place at the beginning of June, there would be a couple days for set up, the
sale would take place over June 4th and 5th, and the school would handle all the set up, take down, and
clean up. He said there would be minimal staff involvement, and the funds raised would go to the pre-
school program. There were no questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
6. Request to Distribute Free One-day Pass to Swimming Pool – Jeremy King
Mr. King told the Council he had received a request from the East Grand Forks PTO group who were
asking for free single day passes to give out to students in a package that was being put together for the
end of the school year. He said this request was discussed at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting
and how these passes could entice others to use the city swimming pool. He stated the estimate was around
1,800 for all students that were in kindergarten through eighth grade in East Grand Forks. He added a
daily single pass was $6, this could be a boost to the usage of the pool, and it was unknown how this could
affect the budget. He recommended authorizing the Parks Department to issue the day pass for the
students which would include the Sacred Heart and Riverside Christian schools. There were no questions.
This item will be referred to a City Council Meeting for action.
ADJOURN:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER HELMS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RIOPELLE, TO ADJOURN THE APRIL 22, 2025 WORK SESSION OF THE EAST
GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL AT 5:31 P.M.
Voting Aye: Schumacher, Pokrzywinski, Riopelle, Helms, Casmey, Larson, and Peterson.
Voting Nay: None.
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Megan Nelson, City Clerk
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Agenda
AGENDA
OF THE WORK SESSION
CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
CALL OF ROLL:
DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM:
1. Review of Bid Results for the 2025 City Project No. 3 Lift Station No. 13 Rehabilitation –
Steve Emery
2. Consider Approving Cooperative Rehabilitation Agreement for the Minnesota Avenue/Point
Bridge Rehabilitation – Reid Huttunen
3. Consider Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for 2026 City Project No.
1 for the Point Bridge Rehabilitation – Steve Emery
4. Request to Hire JLG Architects as Design Engineer for the Facility Improvement Projects –
Jeremy King
5. Request of EGF School Readiness the use of the Civic Center Arena – Jeremy King
6. Request to Distribute Free One-day Pass to Swimming Pool – Jeremy King
ADJOURN:
Upcoming Meetings
Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – Council Chambers – 5:00 PM
Work Session – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – Training Room – 5:00 PM
Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – Council Chambers – 5:00 PM
Work Session – Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Training Room – 5:00 PM
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AGENDA ITEM #_1______
Request for Council Action
Date: 4/16/25
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Mark Olstad, Council President Brian Larson, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Tami Schumacher, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Steve Emery, PE
RE: Review of Bid Results
2025 City Project No. 3
Lift Station No. 13 Rehabilitation
East Grand Forks, Mn
Background:
We opened bids for the Lift Station 13 Rehabilitation Project on Tuesday, April 15th at 10:00 A.M. We
received a total of two (2) bids with the low bid being received from ICS, Grand Forks, ND. ICS, Inc was
approximately 25% above the Engineers Estimate, however they were approximately 6% below the second
lowest bidder which confirms that we did get competitive bids. I do believe the tariffs talks and such has
lead to an increase in pricing as suppliers are not honoring their material quotes for extended periods of
time and contractors are having to bid accordingly with some unknowns.
Project Costs:
Construction Cost: $304,155.00
Engineering (P/S) $ 18,750.00
Staking & Inspection $ 10,000.00
Total Project Cost: $332,905.00
Funding:
Wastewater Enterprise Funds
Recommendation:
I reviewed with City staff and funding to complete the work is available. Also, deterioration of piping and
fittings in wet well is severe and needs to be addressed asap to keep the lift station in service.
Therefore, my recommendation is to award the contract to ICS, Inc. in the amount of $304,155.00
Enclosures:
Bid Tabulation
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BID TABULATION
2025 CITY PROJECT NO. 3
LIFT STATION 13 REHABILITATION
EAST GRAND FORKS, MN
4/15/2025
Engineers Estimate ICS, Inc TONY ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION
ITEM UNIT UNIT UNIT
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE TOTAL
1 Mobilization LS 1 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
2 Bio-Rolls LF 90 $ 6.00 $ 540.00 $ 25.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 40.00 $ 3,600.00
3 Remove Concrete Curb & Gutter LF 25 $ 50.00 $ 1,250.00 $ 75.00 $ 1,875.00 $ 40.00 $ 1,000.00
4 Salvage Electrical Control Panel LS 1 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,600.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
5 Electrical / Mechanical LS 1 $ 108,000.00 $ 108,000.00 $ 117,000.00 $ 117,000.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00
6 Control Building / Foundations LS 1 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 44,000.00 $ 44,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00
7 Common Excavation (P) CY 18 $ 75.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 140.00 $ 2,520.00 $ 250.00 $ 4,500.00
8 Aggregate Base, Class 5 (CV) CY 10 $ 65.00 $ 650.00 $ 125.00 $ 1,250.00 $ 80.00 $ 800.00
9 Concrete Curb & Gutter, Design B624 LF 25 $ 90.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 140.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 125.00 $ 3,125.00
10 6" Reinforced Concrete Driveway SY 42 $ 150.00 $ 6,300.00 $ 230.00 $ 9,660.00 $ 200.00 $ 8,400.00
11 4" Concrete Sidewalk SF 117 $ 30.00 $ 3,510.00 $ 30.00 $ 3,510.00 $ 25.00 $ 2,925.00
12 Topsoil Borrow (LV) CY 45 $ 65.00 $ 2,925.00 $ 100.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 100.00 $ 4,500.00
13 Turf Establishment SY 549 $ 8.00 $ 4,392.00 $ 10.00 $ 5,490.00 $ 10.00 $ 5,490.00
14 Lift Station Rehabilitation LS 1 $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 82,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00
TOTAL BID $ 243,167.00 $ 304,155.00 $ 321,840.00
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AGENDA # _2_______
Request for Council Action
Date: April 8, 2025
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Mark Olstad, Council President Brian Larson,
Council Vice President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Tami Schumacher, Ben
Pokrzywinski, Dale Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Reid Huttunen, City Administrator
RE: Cooperative Rehabilitation Agreement; 2026 Minnesota Ave/Point Bridge Rehabilitation
Background:
The Point Bridge was bult in 1967, with the last rehab being completed in 2006.
The City of East Grand Forks will be receiving its Federal Funding Aid for an eligible project on
the City’s state aid system (received once every four (4) years. This funding is an 80%
Federal/20% Local split with a maximum federal funding amount of $1.2 Million. The project
currently planned for the 2026 Federal Funding is the Rehabilitation of the Minnesota
Ave/Point Bridge.
In the summer of 2024, the City of East Grand Forks and Widseth completed a bridge inspection
and condition report, detailing the proposed scope of the project. The recommendation from
that report included scarifying the bridge deck and installing a new 2” concrete overlay. The
current proposed project is anticipated to include repainting the bridge, spall repair, mill and
overlay, crack sealing, joint reconstruction, and erosion control.
With the Bridge rehab being a shared project with City of Grand Forks, it will require a
cooperative agreement to assign responsibility and cost sharing. The proposed agreement is
included as an attachment and has been reviewed by Staff and City Attorney for each City, as
well as MNDOT and NDDOT.
In the agreement:
- The City of East Grand Forks through its engineer, Widseth, will serve as the project
lead.
- With approval of this agreement, Widseth will prepare a project memorandum, develop
preliminary plans and final plans and specifications.
- The project costs will be shared 50/50 between East Grand Forks and Grand Forks.
- There will be additional work planned on the bridge approach on the East Grand Forks
side, which will be 100% EGF cost.
The City of Grand Forks City Council reviewed the proposed agreement at its Committee of the
Whole on April 14th and has it on its April 21st City Council agenda for approval.
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AGENDA # ________
Recommendation
Approve Cooperative Rehabilitation Agreement as proposed
Enclosures:
Cooperative Rehabilitation Agreement
Point Bridge Condition Report – attached to Item #3; request to prepare Plans & Specifications
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CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
AND
CITY OF GRAND FORKS
COOPERATIVE REHABILITATION AGREEMENT
2026 City Project No.1
Minnesota/Point Bridge Rehabilitation
Minnesota Bridge No. 60506
North Dakota Structure No. GF02
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the City of East Grand Forks,
Minnesota, a governmental entity, organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota and the City of Grand
Forks, North Dakota, governmental entity, organized under the laws of the State of North Dakota acting by
and through its City Councils.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Cities of East Grand Forks and Grand Forks desire to jointly rehabilitate the point
bridge connecting the two cities; Minnesota Bridge No. 60506 and North Dakota Structure No. GF02
crossing the Red River of the North; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto deem it expedient that they enter into this equitable rehabilitation
agreement pertaining to the division of costs and responsibilities to be borne by each City for the
rehabilitation of the jointly owned bridge; and
WHEREA AS, pursuant to Chapter 54-40.3 N.D.C.C. and Minnesota Statutes §471.59 (Joint
Exercise of Powers), the above-named cities have the legal authority to enter into an agreement, through
action of their respective governing bodies, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the
contracting powers or any similar powers, including those which are the same except for territorial limits
within which they may be exercised; and
WHEREAS, the City of East Grand Forks shall be the lead agency, and as such is preparing
plans for the bridge rehabilitation; and
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IT IS THEREFORE MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I - CONSTRUCTION BY THE CITIES.
Section A. Shared Costs.
That all costs of engineering, construction, and incidental costs and liabilities incurred in the
rehabilitation of said jointly owned bridge shall be shared on a 50-50 basis between East Grand Forks and
Grand Forks. Any cost associated with the benefit of only one party shall be at its sole expense.
Section B. Preparation of Engineering Documents.
The City of East Grand Forks through its engineer of record, Widseth, shall prepare a project
memorandum and develop preliminary and final plans and specifications based upon the scope of the work
as outlined in the condition report prepared by Widseth and dated November 6, 2024. Plans and
specifications plans will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT), North
Dakota Department of Transportation (NDOT), and the City of Grand Forks for review, with final approval
and authorization to proceed with advertising for bids provided by MNDOT.
Section C. City of East Grand Forks to Receive Bids and Award a Contract.
City of East Grand Forks shall receive bids and consider awarding the contract to the lowest
responsive/responsible bidder the total dollar amount of the aforesaid project upon approval of each
respective City Council and concurrence from MNDOT and NDDOT. Said plans and special provisions
will be made a part of this agreement by reference with the same force and effect as though fully set forth
herein.
Section D. Documents to Be Furnished to City of Grand Fork.
City of East Grand Forks shall, following receipt of bids for said rehabilitation project referred to
herein, promptly submit to the City of Grand Forks project engineer a certified copy of the low bid received,
and an abstract of all bids received.
Section E. Direction, Supervision and Inspection of Const.
The construction work contemplated herein shall be under the direction of the City of East Grand
Forks and supervision of Widseth.
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Section F. Completion of Construction
The construction is to be started and completed in accordance with the time schedule set forth in
the bid specifications.
Section G. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and Regulations
It is understood and agreed that the Cities shall, in connection with the award of a construction
contract for the work set forth herein and the administration and performance of said work comply and
cause the contractor to comply with all Federal, State and local laws together with all ordinances and
regulations applicable to said contract award and the work to be performed thereunder.
ARTICLE II GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section A. Contract Administration
All costs incurred and all work performed and to be performed in the administration, design and
construction of the project, shall be borne 50 - 50 by each City. The City of East Grand Forks will assume
the administrative function in construction, inspection, documentation and contract payment or any other
function pertaining to the project and furnish City of Grand Forks with copies and supporting data for the
project. The City of Grand Forks shall reimburse the City of East Grand Forks for 50% of the payments
within 30 days of the City of East Grand Forks submitting a bill or statement to the City of Grand Forks.
Section B. costs of future maintenance
All future maintenance for the jointly owned bridge shall be shared on a 50 -50 basis between East
Grand Forks and Grand Forks. Each party shall keep and maintain accurate and complete records of all
maintenance for said bridge and within 30 days after approved maintenance has been completed, a
statement or bill shall be furnished to the other City for their share of the costs of such maintenance. All
maintenance projects shall be jointly approved by the parties.
Section C. Approval
Before this agreement becomes binding and effective, it shall be approved by resolution of the
Councils of East Grand Forks and Grand Forks.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the parties have duly executed this agreement by their duly
authorized officers and caused their respective seals to be hereunto affixed.
CITY OF GRAND FORKS
Approved as to Form and Execution
_____________________________
Grand Forks City Attorney
BY_____________________________
Mayor
DATE___________________________
BY_____________________________
City Auditor
DATE___________________________
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CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
Approved as to Form and Execution
_____________________________
East Grand Forks City Attorney
BY_____________________________
Mayor
DATE___________________________
BY_____________________________
City Administrator
DATE___________________________
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CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of East Grand Forks enter into an Agreement with the City of Grand Forks
for the following purposes: a joint rehabilitation agreement to provide engineering, bid specifications, and
supervision of construction for the rehabilitation of City East Grand Forks 2026 City Project No. 1 (26CP1),
Minnesota Bridge No. 60506 and North Dakota Structure No. GF02.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City Officers are hereby authorized and directed to
execute such cooperative construction agreement under the provisions of MSA 471.59.
CERTIFICATION
City of East Grand Forks
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and
adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Polk at a duly authorized meeting thereof held
on the ____ day of , 2025 as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession.
Megan Nelson
Clerk of the
City of East Grand Forks
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CITY OF GRAND FORKS
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grand Forks enter into an Agreement with the City of East Grand Forks
for the following purposes, to wit: to provide for payment by City of Grand Forks to City of East Grand
Forks the costs attributable in the engineering, construction, supervision, and incidental costs,
documentation and contract payments for City of Grand Forks Project No. 8730, the rehabilitation of
Minnesota Bridge No. 60506 and North Dakota Structure No. GF02.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute
such cooperative rehabilitation agreement under the provisions of Chapter 54-40.3 N.D.C.C.
CERTIFICATION
City of Grand Forks
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and
adopted by the Council of the City of Grand Forks at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the
day of , 2025, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession.
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AGENDA ITEM #_3______
Request for Council Action
Date: 4/16/25
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Mark Olstad, Council President Brian Larson, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Tami Schumacher, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Steve Emery, PE
RE: Authorization to Prepare Plans & Specifications
2026 City Project No. 1
Point Bridge Rehabilition
East Grand Forks, Mn
Background:
With the City of East Grand Forks being a State Aid City, once every four (4) years the City receives Federal
Funding for eligible projects on the City’s state aid system. To be eligible projects need to be on the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The project that is currently on the STIP for the City’s 2026
Federal Project is a Rehabilitation Project on the Minnesota / Point Bridge Project. This will be a joint
project between the City’s of East Grand Forks and Grand Forks with costs for the most part split 50 / 50.
There will be work on the bridge approach on the East Grand Forks side which will be 100% EGF cost.
As part of the Federal Funding, Environmental work needs to be completed along with preparation of a
Project Memorandum (PM). As you are more than aware getting through the loopholes with the state and
federal agencies can take time and therefore, we are looking to receive authorization to proceed with plans
and specifications for this project which will include completing the above-mentioned tasks.
Estimated Project Costs:
Construction: $2,300,000.00
Plans / Specifications: $ 84,000.00
Construction Services: $ 132,825.00
Total Project Cost: $2,516,825.00
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Funding Options
Federal Funding (80/20) – Construction Costs Only (Max: $1,200,000.00)
MNDOT State Aid
East Grand Forks
NDDOT (80/20) – (Max $920,000.00)
City of Grand Forks
Recommendation:
Authorize Widseth to prepare plans and specifications.
Enclosures:
Bridge Condition Report
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Condition Report
Bridge 60506
for
City of East Grand Forks
Prepared by:
Widseth Smith Nolting & Assoc.
WSN #2024-11592
January 16, 2025
I hereby certify that this plan, specification or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision
and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
1/16/2025
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Kent A. Rohr Date Lic. No. 21179
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Bridge 60506 Description:
Bridge 60506 is a 13-span steel beam bridge with 2 main channel spans, 6 approach spans on the North
Dakota side and 5 approach spans on the Minnesota side. The overall bridge length is 838’-5” and the
overall bridge width is 36’-0”. The roadway geometry includes both horizontal and vertical curves. The
superstructure is constructed of four lines of steel beams spaced at 9’-4” on center, Wide flange beams
36” or 33” deep are used at the approach spans and 86” welded plate girders are used at the center
spans. Concrete railing and 9” brush curb at each edge of the bridge constricts the roadway width to
28’-0”. The roadway consists of two 11’ lanes and 3’ shoulders. The original bridge deck is a 7 ½” thick
monolithic concrete slab. As specified in the plans, the reinforcement is black bars with a 1 ½” clear to
top transverse bars and 1” clear to bottom transverse bars. The bridge was constructed in 1967 with a
low slump concrete overlay added in 1982, there has been no other major repairs or modifications.
The substructures for this bridge are standard for a Red River bridge, the 3 main piers at the center
spans are cast-in-place concrete. The piers for the approach spans on the North Dakota side consist of a
concrete foundation with a steel pier that has hinges at the top and bottom. On the Minnesota side
double piers were used due to the horizontal curve on the bridge, the piers consisted of concrete
foundations with a steel pier. The abutments are concrete and were designed for the potential soils
movement typical of the Red River. All foundations are supported on deep H-piling.
Bridge 60506 condition:
Bridge 60506 is 57 years old and is generally in good condition with the deck, brush curbs and joints
being in fair condition. The bridge deck was chain dragged to determine the amount of delaminated
areas. Of the 23,475 ft2 of roadway deck area, approximately 6,150 ft2 of it is delaminated. Much of the
delamination was concentrated toward the centerline of the roadway with isolated areas elsewhere.
The expansion joints at the piers are leaking and in poor condition and will need to be replaced as part
of the deck overlay. The face of the brush curb contains major spalling with exposed rebar and cracking,
this condition should be repaired. The top surface of the brush curb and sidewalk, concrete portion of
the railing and the steel portion of the railing are in good condition, with only minor repairs required.
The steel beams are in good condition but do have some paint lose and the start of corrosion most
noticeably at the hanger joints which are below the leaking deck joints. There is a short concrete slab
span at each end of the bridge which is part of the abutment design. The concrete has some spalls and
other damaged associated with movement of the soils and abutment, some repairs will be required.
The substructures are in satisfactory condition overall showing no sign of significant distress and are
functioning as intended. Maintenance items including removing soils from around steel bearing and
filling washouts can be included as part of the contract.
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Recommendations:
Based on the amount of delamination in the deck, we recommend the deck be scarified and a new 2”
low slump overlay added. We would recommend that the deck be scarified 2” deep to match the
overlay thickness and not add any additional dead load to the bridge which is already load posted. As
part of the overlay Type A, Type B and Type C deck repairs will be made. See the figure below for the
extent of each type of deck repair.
More information on deck repairs can be found in the bridge special provisions. The exact amount and
locations of these repairs will be determined after the deck is scarified. There are some spalls and
delaminated concrete at the end diaphragms that should be repaired. Rip rap protection should be
placed in front of the South abutment. It is our opinion that the small spalls with exposed rebar and
cracks in the brush curb should be repaired. We are also recommending the steel portions of the
barrier be cleaned and painted.
We also recommend that a Geotechnical Engineering Firm be hired to investigate why the Minnesota
approach road continues to settle and provide recommendations for a long term fix. Cost of the
investigation and potential repairs are not included in our cost estimate.
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Estimated Construction Costs:
See the attached tables for estimated construction costs of the recommended rehabilitation and an
alternate option of bridge replacement.
Option 1 – Rehabilitation
Mobilization LS 1 $180,000.00 $180,000.00
Reconstruct Swivel Joints LF 360 $550.00 $198,000.00
Reconstruct Expansion Joints LF 72 $1,800.00 $129,600.00
Scarify Bridge Deck SF 23464 $6.50 $152,516.00
Type A Slab Removal SF 6150 $35.00 $215,250.00
Type B Slab Removal SF 1550 $80.00 $124,000.00
Type C Slab Removal SF 200 $120.00 $24,000.00
Repair Brush Curb LF 635 $150.00 $95,250.00
Concrete Wearing Course SF 23464 $16.50 $387,156.00
Paint steel Beam ends below Deck Joints EA 12 $20,000.00 $240,000.00
Paint steel portion of barrier LF 1630 $45.00 $73,350.00
Misc. Repairs/Maintanence LS 1 $150,000.00 $150,000.00
Traffic Control - close bridge LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Contigency 15% $299,868.30
$2,298,990.30
Option 2 – Bridge Replacement
New Bridge SF 30240 $375.00 $11,340,000.00
Approach Work LS 1 $400,000.00 $400,000.00
$11,740,000.00
It is our recommendation to proceed with the bridge rehabilitation as outlined above. The longer the
rehabilitation waits the more deck delamination will occur, causing prices to increase. Based on the
current condition of the deck, we recommend this work be completed within the next 3 years.
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Repaint Steel Barrier
Replace Expansion Joints
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Replace Swivel Joints
Repaint Beam Ends at Deck Joints
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Repair Concrete Curb
Repair Deck Spalls
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AGENDA ITEM #_4______
Request for Council Action
Date: April 22, 2025
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Mark Olstad, Council President Brian Larson, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Tami Schumacher, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Jeremy King, Parks & Recreation
RE: Request to hire JLG Architects as Design Engineer for the Facility Improvement Projects
Background:
We are currently working with JLG Architects on the written design proposal for the Facility
Improvement Projects. JLG has played a key role as a stakeholder throughout the Pre-Design and Pre-
Referendum Services phases leading up to the sales tax vote.
The agreement proposed by JLG has been reviewed by Kennedy & Graven, who returned it to the city
with revisions. City staff is now reviewing those revisions and anticipates having a finalized agreement
ready for Council consideration at the May 6th meeting.
Attached you will find the initial project information, including a breakdown of each site and the scope
of work to be performed. Also included is an anticipated Project Phase Summary.
Budget Impact:
Civic Center Sports Complex
• Percentage: 7.0%
• Amount: $424,935.00
VFW Memorial Arena
• Percentage: 6.25%
• Amount: $450,000.00
Recommendation:
Allow City Staff to present the finalized Design Agreement for approval at the May 6th City Council
Meeting
Enclosure:
JLG Initial Project Information Sheet
JLG Basic Services Compensation Proposal
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EXHIBIT A - INITIAL PROJECT INFORMATION
JLG 19147.01 Civic Center and 19147.02 VFW Facility Improvements
RE, AIA Bl 33-2019 - ARTICLE l INITIAL INFORMATION
January 30, 2025
PROJECT PROGRAM AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Paragraphs 1.1.1 & 1.1.2)
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• Two primary recreation facilities in East Grand Forks, MN, the Civic Center at 300 15 Street NE and
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the VFW Memorial Arena at 711 3 Street SE, require facility upgrades and improvements to sustain
operation for future generations.
o Civic Center - Event Level 40,000 SF and Main Level 17,000 SF
■ Parking and Site Safety Infrastructure Improvements
■ Ice Slab Replacement
■ New Emergency Generator Installation
■ New Handrails at Spectator Seating Aisles
■ Mechanical System Upgrades
■ Doors and Door Hardware Upgrades
• New HS Baseball Field - Infield and Outfield Synthetic Turf
o VFW Memorial Arena - Event/Main Level 40,000 SF and Upper Level 5,000 SF
■ Parking and Site Safety Infrastructure Improvements
■ Roof Replacement
■ Ice Slab Replacement
■ Ice Refrigeration System Replacement
■ Mechanical System Upgrades
■ Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Upgrades
■ Doors and Door Hardware Upgrades
■ New Spectator Bleachers
■ Interior Finishing Upgrades
/ COST OF WORK BUDGET (Paragraph 1.1.3)
• Total Cost of Work - $13,270,500 g,e 2024 pricing, escalated for 2025, incl. 15% Contingency)
o Civic Center - $6,070,500.00 ·
o VFW Memorial Arena - $7,200,000.00
ANTICIPATED PROJECT PHASE SUMMARY (Paragraph 1.1.4)
PHASES WKS START END
EST Design 16 03/10/2025 06/29/2025
EST CD 16 06/30/2025 10/19/2025
EST BID 6 10/20/2025 11/30/2025
EST CA 52 12/01/2025 11/29/2026
JLG Architects I Adam Davidson, AIA, LEED AP
323 DeMers Ave I Grand Forks, ND 58201 I p.701.738.0923 I adavidson@jlgarchitects.com
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ANTICIPATED PROJECT PHASE BREAKDOWN AND MILESTONE DATES (Paragraph 1.1.4)
• DESIGN PHASE (Estimated)
o Commence Design, March 2025 ~
■ Design Phase Workplan Outline
• TBD
o DD Deliverable Submission, June 2025 -
o Owner Review/Cost Estimating Period, June 2025
■ Steering Committee Review, TBD
■ City Council Review, TBD
o Design Phase Sign-Off, July 2025
• CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE (Estimated)
o Commence CD, July 2025
■ CD Phase Workplan Outline
• TBD
o Bid Package #1 Deliverable, TBD
■ Steering Committee Review, TBD
■ City Council Review, TBD
o Bid Package #2 Deliverable, TBD
■ Steering Committee Review, TBD
■ City Council Review, TBD
o Bid Package #3 Deliverable, TBD
■ Steering Committee Review, TBD
■ City Council Review, TBD
o Construction Contract and Permits Finalized, December 2025
• CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (Estimated)
o Commencement of Construction Activities, April 2026
o Substantial Completion, November 2026
o Final Completion, December 2026
END OUTLINE
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BASIC SERVICES COMPENSATION PROPOSAL
JLG 19147.01 Civic Center and 19147.02 VFW Facility Improvements
RE, AIA B133-2019. ARTICLE 11 COMPENSATION
January 30, 2025
COST OF WORK BUDGET (Paragraph 1.1.3)
• Total Cost of Work - $13,270,500 (June 2024 pricing, escalated for 2025, incl. 15% Contingency)
o Civic Center - $6,070,500.00
o VFW Memorial Arena - $7,200,000.00
COMPENSATION (Paragraph 11.1.2)
• Civic Center
o Seven percent (7.0%) of the Owner's budget for the Cost of Work, as calculated in accordance
with Sections 1.1.3, 6.1 and 11.6; to be converted to fix compensation upon the Owner's
acceptance of the Construction Managers Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
• VFW Memorial Arena
o Six and a quarter percent (6.25%) of the Owner's budget for the Cost of Work, as calculated in
accordance with Sections 1.1.3, 6.1 and 11.6; to be converted to fix compensation upon the
Owner's acceptance of the Construction Managers Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
CIVIC CENTER COMPENSATION BREAKDOWN
Proposed % COMP 7.0% I "\.,
Resulting Basic Compensation
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$4-2-
4,9-35-.00
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BASIC SERVICES % Total Compensation ( GROSS)
EST Design 35% $ 148,727.25
EST CD 35% $ 148,727.25
EST BID 5% $ 21,246.75
EST CA 25% $ 106,233.75
VFW MEMORIAL ARENA COMPENSATION BREAKDOWN
Proposed % COMP 6.25%
Resulting Basic Compensation $450,000.00
BASIC SERVICES % Total Compensation ( GROSS)
EST Design 35% $ 157,500.00
EST CD 35% $ 157,500.00
JLG Architects I Adam Davidson, AIA, LEED AP
323 DeMers Ave I Grand Forks, ND 58201 I p.701 .738.0923 I adavidson@jlgarchitects.com
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EST BID 5% $ 22,500.00
EST CA 25% $ 112,500.00
END PROPOSAL
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AGENDA ITEM #_5______
Request for Council Action
Date: April 22, 2025
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Mark Olstad, Council President Brian Larson, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Tami Schumacher, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Jeremy King, Parks & Recreation
RE: Request to allow EGF School Readiness to use of the Civic Center Arena
Background:
The Parks and Recreation Department has received a request from the East Grand Forks School
Readiness program to use the dry floor space at the Civic Center Arena for their second annual
"Anything Goes" event. The event is scheduled to take place on June 4th and 5th from 9:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. each day. EGF School Readiness would be responsible for all set-up and cleanup activities.
The City’s role would primarily be to provide the event space, tables, and limited electrical access. All
proceeds from the event will benefit the School Readiness program.
Budget Impact:
Minimal impact on the budget
Recommendation:
Allow East Grand Forks School Readiness to use dry floor space at Civic Center free of charge
Enclosure:
Special Event Application for Civic Center
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AGENDA ITEM #_6______
Request for Council Action
Date: April 22, 2025
To: East Grand Forks City Council Mayor Mark Olstad, Council President Brian Larson, Council
Vice-President Tim Riopelle, Council Members Tami Schumacher, Ben Pokrzywinski, Dale
Helms, Donald Casmey, and Karen Peterson.
Cc: File
From: Jeremy King, Parks & Recreation
RE: Request to Distribute One Free Day Entry into the Swimming Pool
Background:
The Parks and Recreation Department has received a request from the East Grand Forks School Parent
Teacher Organization to provide each student in grades K–8 with one free daily swim pass for use
during the summer of 2025. A daily admission to the pool is $6.00, and we estimate approximately
1,800 passes would be distributed.
This proposal was discussed at the most recent Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The
Commission expressed support for the idea, noting that it could be a great way to encourage more
kids and families to visit and utilize the pool. The intent is to offer one free pass as an incentive to boost
community participation and pool attendance.
Each pass would be valid for single use only and limited to one per person. Pool staff at the front desk
would be responsible for tracking and managing the use of these passes. Distribution of the passes
would take place prior to the last day of school.
Budget Impact:
Unknown
Recommendation:
Distribute to all school districts in East Grand Forks one free day pass for students K-8
Enclosure:
None
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