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Council approves Cirrus Aircraft expansion memorandum with one dissent over foreign ownership
Summary
The City Council voted 6–1 to approve a memorandum supporting a Cirrus Aircraft expansion in Grand Forks after staff described the project’s value and company commitments; Council member Ocelskey voted no citing national security and sanctions concerns.
The Grand Forks City Council on Tuesday approved a development memorandum of understanding supporting an expansion by Cirrus Aircraft, a manufacturer with a Grand Forks facility, after staff said the package would keep manufacturing and jobs in the city.
The vote was 6–1. Council President Sandy moved approval; Council member Lunsky seconded. Council member Ocelskey cast the lone dissent.
Why it matters: City staff described a roughly $14,500,000 near‑term redevelopment that includes an estimated $10,500,000 new building (about 30,000 square feet), $1,500,000 renovation of existing space and $2,500,000 of capital equipment, plus a proposed longer‑term expansion of 60,000–90,000 square feet over five…
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