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East Grand Forks Council approves gas franchise, fee and several routine purchases and hires
Summary
On Aug. 19, 2025 the East Grand Forks City Council approved two ordinances related to Northern States Power Company, authorized equipment purchases and personnel hires, and adopted an interlocal landfill agreement; a conflict-of-interest disclosure led to one abstention on a small claim.
East Grand Forks City Council members on Tuesday approved a gas distribution franchise ordinance for Northern States Power Company and a companion ordinance implementing a gas service franchise fee, along with a set of routine purchases, personnel actions and an interlocal landfill agreement.
The council adopted Ordinance No. 48 (fourth series) granting Northern States Power Company permission to construct, operate and maintain a distribution system and to use public ways for gas transmission and distribution. City staff member Huttner told the council the ordinance packet was updated that day and that "there are three changes, fairly minor," pointing to section 3.1 (procedures for…
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