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East Grand Forks council approves routine renewals, year-end transfers and begins construction procurement process
Summary
On May 20 the East Grand Forks City Council approved minutes and consent items, multiple liquor-license renewals, authorized staff to begin negotiations for construction-manager‑at‑risk services, adopted year‑end transfers for 2024, and approved routine payments and a small purchase of $293.15; council also heard a staff notice about quiet‑zone roadwork starting June 2.
The East Grand Forks City Council on May 20 approved a slate of routine agenda items, including minutes, consent items, liquor‑license renewals, authorization to begin negotiations for construction‑manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) services for facility improvement projects, and year‑end budget transfers.
The council approved on‑sale weekday and on‑sale Sunday liquor‑license renewals for Blue Moose Bar and Grill; Valley Golf Association; River Cinema 15; The Shire Bar and Grill; Mike's Pizza and Pub; and Eagles Club 350. The council also approved off‑sale nonintoxicating malt liquor renewals for Northdale Oil Inc. and Orton's Point Cenex, and off‑sale intoxicating liquor renewals for Hugo's Wine and Spirits and Pops Liquor. A combination on‑ and off‑sale license renewal for Bernie's Restaurant (121 Demers Avenue, East Grand Forks, MN 56721) was also approved.
Council authorized staff to begin negotiations with construction engineers for construction‑manager‑at‑risk services on upcoming facility improvement projects. That motion was moved by Karen Peterson and seconded; the council approved proceeding with negotiations.
The council adopted Resolution No. 25-05-42 approving year‑end transfers for the 2024 budget and authorized the city administrator/clerk/treasurer to issue payment of recommended bills and payroll. The council also approved purchases from Border States Trophy (check #44394) for $293.15 via Resolution No. 25-05-41; the record notes one council member indicated a personal interest in the contract and one member recorded an abstention on the votes dealing with claims.
In council and staff reports, public works staff warned that quiet‑zone construction will close 2nd Avenue Northeast from the Trunk Highway 2B traffic lights south to about 2nd Street beginning June 2 for an estimated three weeks; if work proceeds as planned, the city expects train horns to stop on June 20.
Votes at a glance - Approval of minutes (May 6 regular meeting, May 6 closed summary, May 13 work session): approved by roll call. - Consent agenda (items 4–7): adopted by motion and roll call. - Liquor‑license renewals (items 9–12): approved by roll call. - Authorize CMAR negotiations (item 13): approved; moved by Karen Peterson. - Resolution 25-05-42 (year‑end transfers for 2024): approved by roll call. - Resolution 25-05-41 (Border States Trophy purchase $293.15): approved; one abstention recorded. - Authorization to pay recommended bills and payroll (item 17): approved by roll call.
The meeting adjourned after routine business.
