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Board declines Reserve housing PILOT today but votes to enter negotiations, 6‑3
Summary
After public comment and a lengthy discussion about vacancy rates, competition and district impacts, the school board voted to deny the PILOT application for the proposed Reserve apartment project but approved an amendment expressing willingness to negotiate revised terms.
The Grand Forks School Board on July 14 voted to deny a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) request for the proposed Reserve apartment development but simultaneously approved a motion indicating the district is willing to enter negotiations on revised terms. The combined action passed 6–3.
Public comments and concerns: Multiple public speakers during the board’s public comment period argued against tax incentives for apartment developers. Mona Leek told the board she was "absolutely opposed to giving tax pilots to the developer" and said incentives unfairly subsidize apartment development and create competition with existing businesses. Andrew Krausnick, owner of Albatross Indoor Golf Club, and other local business owners described potential "unfair competition" if apartment amenities (for example, golf…
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