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City Council Meeting for December 5th will start at 6:00pm. Tuesday, December 5 The Truth & Taxation Hearing will be held during this council meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will also be broadcast live, right here on Facebook

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In comments during the November 28th City Council Work Session, East Grand Forks Mayor, Dr Steve Gander, encourages citizens to make their opinions known as the City Council adopts the 2018 budget. The City Council is expected to adopt the 2018 budget at the December 5th meeting which will be held in the Council Chambers at the East Grand Forks City Hall at 6:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to attend

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AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 – 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: CALL OF ROLL: DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM: 1. Lutheran Social Service Site Use Agreement – David Murphy 2. Northland College Non-Exclusive Use Agreement – David Murphy 3. Discussion on the 2018 Budget – David Murphy/Karla Anderson ADJOURN:

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8th Annual Code 3 for Christmas - Donations accepted at the EGF Fire and Police Depts The EGF Police & Fire Departments are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for kids 16 years old and younger. Donations may be dropped off at the EGF Police Station at 520 Demers Ave or at the Fire Station at 415 4th St NW. All gifts will be distributed to children in the EGF community. Gifts will be distributed on December 16th from 8am-2pm at the EGF Campbell Library. Please bring proof of EGF residency.

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AGENDA - UPDATED OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 – 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: CALL OF ROLL: DETERMINATION OF 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.” If you would like to address the City Council, please come up to the podium to do so.” APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Consider approving the minutes of the “Regular Meeting” for the East Grand Forks Minnesota City Council of November 7, 2017. 2. Consider approving the minutes of the “Work Session” for the East Grand Forks Minnesota City Council of November 14, 2017. SCHEDULED BID LETTINGS: NONE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Public Hearing to consider selling a portion of parcel 83.04459.00 which totals approximately 6000 square feet at a proposed selling price of $0.75 per square foot. 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 adopting Resolution No. 17-11-87 authorizing the order that the following costs, with interest charged at 10% per year beginning on January 1, 2018 for mowing grass on the listed properties be certified to the County Auditor for collection with the 2018 real estate taxes. 5. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-88 authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to certify the listed accounts for snow removal to the County Auditor for collection with the 2018 real estate taxes. 6. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-89 authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to certify the special assessments for water service replacement for collection starting with the 2018 real estate taxes for 10 years at 1% interest on Parcel 83.00304.00. 7. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-90 authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to certify the listed account for delinquent utilities to the County Auditor for collection with the 2018 real estate taxes. 8. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-91 authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to certify the special assessments end benefit from the paving of Brandon Boulevard to the County Auditor for collection starting with the 2018 real estate taxes. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS: 9. Regular meeting minutes of the Water, Light, Power, and Building Commission for October 19, 2017 and November 2, 2017. 10. Regular meeting minutes of the Cemetery Commission for July 26, 2017. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE OLD BUSINESS: 11. Consider adopting Ordinance No. 22 4th Series amending City Code Title XI Business Regulations, Chapter 110 entitled “General Business Licensing and Regulations” by adding Section 110.36 entitled “Garage or Rummage Sale” and by adopting by reference City Code Chapter 10 “General Provisions” and Section 10.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions (2nd Reading). NEW BUSINESS: 12. Consider approving the request for an extension in considering the special use permit to allow time for an independent radio frequency study to be completed to determine where cell towers are needed within the City of East Grand Forks. 13. Consider authorizing the East Grand Forks Police Department to begin fundraising efforts in an attempt to cover all start-up and first year expenses for a K-9 program. 14. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-93 approving the hiring of Dave Fenton as Equipment Operator at a salary of $22.34 per hour. 15. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-92 approving the hiring of Christopher Lelm as a truck driver at a salary of $16.61 per hour. 16. Consider approving the Bare Lot Purchase Agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and Bucky’s Inc for the purchase of East 40 Feet of Parcel 83.04459.00 for $0.75 per square foot. 17. Consider approving the contract between the City of East Grand Forks and David Drown Associates for the completion of a compensation study for a total of $25,400. CLAIMS: 18. Consider authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to issue payment of recommended bills and payroll. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS: ADJOURN

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City Hall & other city offices will be closed on Nov 23 & 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. Residential refuse & recycling pickup will be delayed by one day starting Thursday. Commercial refuse pickup will remain the same. Call 773-1313 with questions. http://eastgrandforks.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=660

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U.S. Capitol Tree Viewing Event will close down the Sorlie Bridge on Sun, Nov 19th from 8am-10:15am The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be making a stop in down town Grand Forks on Sunday, Nov 19th. Due to the space needed and the equipment being used the Sorlie Bridge will be shut down from 8am-10:15am. Please use alternate routes during this time.

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AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 – 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: CALL OF ROLL: DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM: 1. Consider Monopole Cell Tower Request – Nancy Ellis 2. Year Summary of Red River State Recreation Area Activity – Catherine Johnson 3. Discussion on Potential Park Advisory Board – Reid Huttunen 4. Request to Fundraise for K-9 Program – Mike Hedlund ADJOURN:

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AGENDA EDA COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING 12:00 P.M., (NOON) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 EAST GRAND FORKS CITY HALL TRAINING ROOM – FIRST FLOOR SOUTH WING EAST GRAND FORKS, MN NOTE: Meeting to be Televised The mission of the Economic Development Authority is to maintain and improve the economic vitality of East Grand Forks by doing the following: By retaining and growing local businesses By creating and supporting investment and growth opportunities for commercial activities By creating and supporting opportunities for residential growth, including workforce housing By working to develop a workforce capable of meeting current and future needs of local employers. REGULAR MEETING 1. Roll Call: President Hecht, Board Members Black, Grinde, Messelt, Pokrzywinski, Riopelle, and Wogaman 2. Approval of the minutes a. October 17 Regular Meeting 3. Bills and Communications a. Review of Accounts Payable November 7, 2017 b. Monthly Financial Reports 4. Reports: a. Delinquencies Update 5. Unfinished Business: a. Director’s Report i. Update on Council Actions 1. $5000 Housing Incentive Program 6. New Business: a. 280 Account b. RFQ review committee c. Hangsleben extension d. Sanderson LLP Request 7. Adjournment Upcoming Meetings: 1200p December 12 1200p January 23

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November 14th City Council Work Session http://egf.mn/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/4009

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AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF EAST GRAND FORKS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 – 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: CALL OF ROLL: DETERMINATION OF 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.” If you would like to address the City Council, please come up to the podium to do so.” APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Consider approving the minutes of the “Regular Meeting” for the East Grand Forks Minnesota City Council of October 17, 2017. 2. Consider approving the minutes of the “Work Session” for the East Grand Forks Minnesota City Council of October 24, 2017. 3. Consider approving the minutes of the “Special Meeting” for the East Grand Forks Minnesota City Council of October 30, 2017. 4. Consider approving the minute summary of the “Closed Meeting” for the East Grand Forks Minnesota City Council of October 30, 2017. 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. 5. Consider approving the motor grader lease agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and Butler Machine for $2,620 per month plus $75 per hour for the 2017-2018 winter season. 6. Consider adopting Resolution 17-11-79 authorizing the termination of the New Construction Residential Incentive Program effective December 31, 2018 subject to parameters for eligibility until that date. 1 7. Consider approving the Severe Weather Policy Amendment which will take immediate affect once approved. 8. Consider declaring surplus a 2009 Chevrolet Impala and a 2011 Chevrolet Impala from the Police Department to be used as trade ins and utilize dollars from the recent Police Vehicle Auction to be used for the purchase of three used unmarked police vehicles which will not exceed the net total dollars available. 9. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-80 approving the following Boards and Commission appointments as presented by the appropriate elected official. 10. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-81 rescheduling the public hearing for the 2018 budget to Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00pm. 11. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-82 approving the summary of the City Administrator’s performance evaluation. 12. Consider approving the exempt gambling permit application for the East Grand Forks Home Run Club for a raffle to be held on December 20, 2017 at the East Grand Forks Senior High School located at 1420 4th Ave NW East Grand Forks, MN 56721 and waive the 30 day waiting period. 13. Consider approving the exempt gambling permit application for Sacred Heart for a raffle to be held on January 20, 2018 at the Sacred Heart School located at 200 3rd St NW East Grand Forks, MN 56721 and waive the 30 day waiting period. 14. Consider approving the exempt gambling permit application for Sacred Heart for a raffle to be held on April 18, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Church and School located at 200 3rd St NW East Grand Forks, MN 56721 and waive the 30 day waiting period. 15. Consider approving the fireworks/pyrotechnic permit application for the Hollydazzle event on November 26, 2017 from approximately 7:00pm until 7:15pm. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS: 16. Regular meeting minutes of the Water, Light, Power, and Building Commission for October 5, 2017. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 17. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-83 adopting assessment roll #340 for 2017 Assessment Job No. 1 – Street Improvements for a total assessment of $1,005,224.45. 18. Consider approving Ordinance No. 22 4th Series amending City Code Title XI Business Regulations, Chapter 110 entitled “General Business Licensing and Regulations” by adding Section 110.36 entitled “Garage or Rummage Sale” and by adopting by reference City Code Chapter 10 “General Provisions” and Section 10.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions (1st Reading). 2 19. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-84 accepting and awarding the bid for 2016 City Project No. 1 – Wastewater Decommissioning to Burski Excavating for a total amount of $4,419,300. 20. Consider adopting the findings and decisions regarding the determination of the special circumstances to allow private infrastructure to include private waste water forcemain in the Replat of Lot 1 Block 2 Coulee View Addition Planned Unit Development Concept Plan. 21. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17-11-85 approving the hiring of Travis Rambel as a truck driver at a salary of $16.61 per hour. 22. Consider approving the request to start an internal hiring process for an Equipment Operator in the Public Works Department. 23. Consider approving the agreement between the City of East Grand Forks and the Minnesota Department of Revenue for the collection of a local sales and use tax. CLAIMS: 24. Consider authorizing the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer to issue payment of recommended bills and payroll. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS: ADJOURN:

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East Grand Forks is declaring a snow emergency which will go into effect at midnight. The snow emergency will remain in effect until all of the streets are cleared. Reminder there is no parking on streets during a snow emergency. http://eastgrandforks.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=657

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