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East Grand Forks council approves bid advertisement, hiring authorization and routine payments; member abstains on small trophy purchase
Summary
On Feb. 17 the East Grand Forks City Council approved advertising bids for recreation facility improvements, authorized hiring for a public works administrative assistant, adopted a 0.6% growth rate for planning, authorized $610,493.12 in payments, and approved a $36 purchase with one member abstaining due to a personal interest.
At its Feb. 17 meeting the East Grand Forks City Council approved several routine administrative and procurement items, including authorization to advertise a bid package for recreation facility improvements, starting a hiring process for an administrative assistant in public works, adoption of a 0.6% annual growth rate for the Metropolitan Planning Organization socioeconomic study, and authorization to issue accounts payable payments totaling $610,493.12 and payroll.
During consideration of the public works hiring item, Council member Dale Helms asked whether the position would be the only person stationed in the office or would duplicate existing duties. A public works staff member replied that the new hire would be the consistent person answering phones, greeting the public and handling packages while other personnel rotate through operational duties. The council moved and seconded the hiring authorization and approved it by roll call.
The council also approved resolution 26-02-21 to advertise bid package No. 2 for the recreation facility improvement project, and it adopted a 0.6% annual growth rate for the city for the MPO socioeconomic study. Both motions were moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Under claims, the council considered resolution 26-02-23 to authorize purchases from Border States Trophy totaling $36.00. The item was disclosed as involving Council member Riopelle’s personal financial interest; Riopelle was recorded as abstaining and the motion passed.
Finally, council authorized the city administrator/clerk/treasurer to issue payment for accounts payable invoices and payroll totaling $610,493.12 (end of period 02/06/2026). The meeting closed after staff and council provided routine reports including a planned citywide fiber build by Blue Peak and the selection of Tyler Technologies for a Water & Light accounting system.
Provenance: These items were introduced beginning at SEG 336 and recorded through adjournment at SEG 672.
