Water & Light Commission Agendas & Packets

WATER & LIGHT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA September 3, 2025 8:00 a.m., City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call meeting to order 2. Approve minutes from previous meeting – August 21, 2025 3. Bills and payroll 4. Comments from the public 5. Reports a. Widseth i. Todd ii. Steve b. City Attorney 6. Old Business a. Construction Recommendation - 2025 Business Highway 2 Lighting Extension 7. UND Homecoming Banner 8. Approve 2026 W&L Operations & Maintenance Budget and 5 Yr Capital Plan 9. Department Heads 10. Commissioner’s reports 11. Adjourn to September 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Individuals with disabilities, language barriers or other needs who plan to attend the meeting and will need special accommodations should contact Nancy Ellis, ADA Coordinator at (218)-773-2208. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the meeting to give our staff adequate time to make arrangements. Also, materials can be provided in alternative formats for people with disabilities or with limited English proficiency (LEP) by contacting the ADA Coordinator (218)-773-2208 five (5) days prior to the meeting. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Water, Light, Power and Building Commission of the City of East Grand Forks, Minnesota held on August 21, 2025, at 8:00 am in the City Council Chambers. Present: Quirk, Grinde, Rapacz (Interactive Technology), Riopelle Absent: None Also present: Ron Galstad, Keith Mykleseth, Brian Johnson, Steve Emery, Todd Forster, Brianna Feil, Jordan Midgarden, Corey Thompson, Tyler Tretter, Karla Anderson It was moved by Commissioner Grinde supported by Commissioner Riopelle to approve the minutes of the previous regular meeting held on August 6, 2025. Voting Aye: Quirk, Grinde, Rapacz, Riopelle Voting Nay: None It was moved by Commissioner Rapacz supported by Commissioner Grinde to authorize the Secretary to issue payment of the recommended bills and payroll in the amount of $1,225,437.69. Voting Aye: Quirk, Grinde, Rapacz, Riopelle Voting Nay: None It was moved by Commissioner Grinde supported by Commissioner Rapacz to award the 1 MG Concrete Reservoir Rehabilitation Project, as revised, to ICS, Inc. in the amount of $44,640.00. Voting Aye: Quirk, Grinde, Rapacz, Riopelle Voting Nay: None Item #6b Construction Recommendation – 2025 Business Highway 2 Lighting Extension was tabled at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Grinde supported by Commissioner Riopelle to approve and have staff sign the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program Agreement between Vendor and Service Provider electronically for the 2025-2026 program year and approve a contribution of $2,000 to the Reach Out for Warmth Program. Voting Aye: Quirk, Grinde, Rapacz, Riopelle Voting Nay: None It was moved by Commissioner Grinde supported by Commissioner Riopelle to adjourn at 8:29 am to the next regular meeting on September 3, 2025, at 8:00 am to be held in the City Council Chambers. Voting Aye: Quirk, Grinde, Rapacz, Riopelle Voting Nay: None Kristen Shipes Commission Secretary  Rebates 9/3/2025 Rebate Name Amount AC Tune-up Marek $60.00 AC Tune-up Lynn $60.00 AC Tune-up Kulas $60.00 AC Tune-up Abrahamson $60.00 AC Tune-up Wolters $60.00 Central AC Unit Van Camp $200.00 Dishwasher Reikowski $50.00 ECM Van Camp $150.00 Total $700.00 
          8/25/2025     Water  and Light Commission   UND  Alumni  Association & Foundation | Tina Heinrich


UND
Homecoming Banner on Sorlie Bridge
    The University of North Dakota and the UND Alumni Association & Foundation are eager to celebrate Homecoming and foster strong engagement with our community. Displaying the Homecoming banner on Sorlie Bridge will serve as a prominent and welcoming invitation for residents and visitors to join in the festivities. This banner will not only promote school spirit but also highlight the strong connection between the university and the community, ensuring everyone feels included in this special tradition.  We kindly request that the banner be displayed as soon as possible and removed on Sept. 22.     
     We recommend approval of this request, as placing the Homecoming banner on the bridge will provide clear visibility for the event, encourage community participation, and help showcase the positive connection between the university, East Grand Forks, and Grand Forks. Request for Water and Light Commission Action Date: 8-27-2025 To: Water and Light Commission From: Keith Mykleseth RE: Approve 2026 W&L Operations & Maintenance Budget and 5 Yr Capital Plan Background: The proposed 2026 Water and Light Department Operations and Maintenance Budget and 2026-2030 Capital Plan documents were presented to the Commission at the August 21, 2025 Water and Light Commission Meeting. No revisions have been made since the last meeting. Recommendation: Recommend adoption of the 2026 Operation & Maintenance Budget and 2026-2030 Capital Plan documents as presented to the Commission on August 21, 2025.