Boards and Committees

Granite Falls has over 11 volunteer driven boards, commissions, and advisory committees that oversee various portions of public administration. The City actively seeks applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to add a unique viewpoint and represent Granite Falls as a community. If you are interested in getting involved, please visit the current openings page and submit an application. 

Listed below is a list of the active boards and committees:



Economic Development Authority
   
Major Duties:  
The Granite Falls Economic Development Authority (EDA), a subset of City Council, administers the City's Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and other financial incentives. They strive to recruit, retain, and expand business in Granite Falls and strategize on how to create a better business climate. The Board meets the second Monday of each month. 
   
Membership: Seven members appointed to six-year terms 
Liaison:  Executive Director
Current Members: John Virnig (President)
  Dave Nordaune
  Dave Bollman
  Marshall Anderson 
  Dave Beasley 
  DuWayne Galow (Council Rep.)
  Brad Peterson (Council Rep.)
   
   
















 
Planning Commission
   
Major Duties:  
The Planning Commission is responsible for hearing and deciding applications for land use, conditional use permits, variances, and land subdivisions. In addition, the Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on planning decisions, including proposed rezoning's. They generally meet every second Wednesday of each month. 
   
 Membership: Five member board appointed to three-year terms
 Liaison: Crystal Johnson, City Manager
 Current Members: Les Bergquist
  Rich Schneider
  Kyle Haugen
  Stan Kompelien
  Scott Peterson (Council Rep.)
   
   

Utilities Commission
   
Major Duties:  
The Utilities Commission is comprised of seven members with three-year terms. The primary responsibility of the commission is to establish water and electric rates for consumers. They meet on the 4th Monday of each month in the Granite Falls Council Chambers. There is current three available spots--if interest please contact the City Clerk.  
   
Membership:  Seven member board appointed to three-year terms
Liaison: Crystal Johnson, City Manager
Current Members: Tom Cherveny (Secretary) 
  Keith Koerlin 
  Don Reznechek
  Dennis Holtz
  Karl Hegna
  Vacant  
  Steve Nordaune (Council Rep.)  
   
   


 Library Board
   
Major Duties:   

The Library Board works with the librarian to advise him/her on library related matters including upkeep of the library building and grounds. They also advise the librarian on new programs and ways to help ensure the viability of the library for years to come. Meetings are held in the Granite Falls conference room. 

   
Membership: Seven member board appointed to three year terms
Liaison: Crystal Johnson, City Manager
Current Members: Joe Fagnano 
  Scott Tedrick
  Vacant
  Vacant
  Vacant
  Vacant
  Sharon PaziZea ( Council Rep.)
   
   


Hospital Board
   
Major Duties:   
 
   
Membership: Seven member board appointed to three-year terms
Liaison:  Tom Kooiman, Hospital CEO
Current Members: Mark Jensen 
  Mark Henderson
  LaVonne Koenen 
   
  Dave Nordaune 
   
  Sharon PaziZea(Council Rep.) 
   
   


Park Board
   
Major Duties:  
  
   
Membership:  Five member board appointed to three-year terms
Liaison: Tim Knapper
Current Members:  Ryan Meehan
  Joe Nielsen 
  Vacant
  Karl Pfaff
  Steve Nordaune (Council Rep.) 
  Crystal Johnson, City Manager ( Ex Officio)
   


Airport Commission
   
Major Duties  
  
   
Membership: Five member board appointed to three-year terms
Liaison:  Crystal Johnson, City Manager (Ex Officio)
Current Members:  Scott Peterson  
  Brandon Parliament
  Keith Woods 
  Kenton Johnson
  DuWayne Galow (Council Rep.)
   
   


Kilowatt Community Center Board
   
Major Duties:  
  
   
Memberships: Seven member board appointed to three-year terms
Liaison: Nick Richter, KCC Director 
Current Members:  Daphne Timm 
  Jackie Torvik 
  Bill Nelson
  Victor Plante 
  Lynn Ullrich
  Scott Peterson (Council Rep.)
  Joseph Fagnano (Council Rep.) 
   
   

Finance Committee
   
Major Duties:  
  
   
Memberships: Two member committee selected from Council Members
Liaison: City Manager/Finance Director
Current Members: DuWayne Galow
   
   
   


Wage and Salary Committee
   
Major Duties:   
  
   
Memberships: Two member committee selected from Council Members
Liaison:  City Administrator/Finance Director 
Current Members:  Steve Nordaune 
  DuWayne Galow 
   
   


Community Education
   
Major Duties:  
  
   
Memberships:  Two member committee selected from Council Members 
Liaison:  City Manager
Current Members:   
  Crystal Johnson, Ex Officio 
   
   

                                                              Charter Commission

Major Duties: 
Review the City Charter on a yearly basis.

Memberships:  Eight member committee for a 4-year term

Current Members:  Jeremy Blackwelder
                                     Tom Cherveny
                                      Christine Kleven
                                      Pat Kubly
                                      Tyler Knutson
                                      Vacant
                                      Joe Fagnano
                                      Steve Nordaune
                                      Crystal Johnson, Ex Officio