City Council 06 18 2024

AGENDA
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
CALL OF ROLL:
DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
OPEN FORUM:
“An opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items not on the current Agenda.
Items requiring Council action maybe deferred to staff or Boards and Commissions for research and
future Council Agendas if appropriate.”
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Consider approving the minutes of the “Regular Meeting” for the East Grand Forks, Minnesota City
Council of June 4, 2024.
2. Consider approving the minute summary of the “Closed Meeting” for the East Grand Forks, Minnesota
City Council of June 4, 2024.
3. Consider approving the minutes of the “Work Session” for the East Grand Forks, Minnesota City
Council of June 11, 2024.
SCHEDULED BID LETTINGS: NONE.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items under the “Consent Agenda” will be adopted with one motion; however, council members may
request individual items to be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and action if they choose.
4. Consider approving Exempt Gambling Permit Application for the East Grand Forks Home Run Club
to hold a raffle on July 24, 2024 at Stauss Park located at 327 8th St NE East Grand Forks, MN 56721
and waive the 30-day waiting period.
5. Consider approving the Special Event Application for the International Association of Fire Fighters
Local 3423 to host the Cats Incredible Fishing Tournament and other events in the LaFave Park area
from July 26 through July 28, 2024.
6. Consider approving the Facility Use Agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and the
Downtown Development Association for the temporary installation of a pickleball court for the month
of July in 2024.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
7. Regular meeting minutes of the Water, Light, Power, and Building Commission for May 15, 2024.
COMMUNICATIONS:
8. Presentation of 2023 Financial Audit Report.
OLD BUSINESS:
9. Consider adopting Ordinance 41, 4
th Series amending Chapter 132 discharging firearms in 132.04 (b)
and to use of bow and arrow section 132.06 and by adopting by reference City Code Chapter 10 and
section 10.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions (2
nd Reading).
NEW BUSINESS:
10. Consider approving the agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and Countrywide Sanitation
Company extending the contract for refuse and recycling collection for the city from July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2029.
11. Consider approving the agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and True Check LLC for
Building Inspection Services for a two-year period starting June 20, 2024.
12. Consider approving the grade crossing construction and maintenance agreement between the City of
East Grand Forks and BNSF Railway Company for the Central Avenue railroad crossing.
CLAIMS:
13. Consider authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to issue payment of recommended bills
and payroll.
COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:
ADJOURN: