# 9/1/26 Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 1, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed briefing on data centers by a representative from Minnesota Power Cooperative, covering types of data centers, their energy usage, and the cooperative's interconnection and cost recovery processes. The board also discussed the courthouse basement flood insurance settlement, with ongoing negotiations about unpaid expenses exceeding $50,000. Budget discussions focused on employee compensation adjustments, health insurance plans, and setting a budget hearing date. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved updated job descriptions for the director and deputy director of tax equalization and planning, reflecting departmental realignments. A major procurement-related agenda item was the approval of a memorandum of agreement and a management agreement with Grand Sky and the Grand Forks Air Force Base to build, maintain, and staff a new fire station at Grand Sky, funded by an $11.6 million grant. The agreements included provisions on property control, liability, and maintenance responsibilities, with concerns raised about long-term obligations and insurance costs. The board voted to table a corrective action policy pending further consultation with department heads. Overall, the meeting addressed key procurement contracts, budget allocations, and policy updates impacting county operations and infrastructure projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 01, 2026

### Sources
- [9/1/26 Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4i1MkT60TA) - Grand Forks County