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	*Grand Forks Events Center Commission* *Regular Monthly Meeting* *Wednesday, November 18, 2009* *Alerus Center* 1. CALL TO ORDER Curt Kreun, Chair, called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. 2. ROLL CALL Present were Brian Faison, Curt Kreun, Darrell Larson and Randy Newman via phone establishing a quorum. VenuWorks, Inc: Steve Peters City: Saroj Jerath Alerus Center Staff: Tami Pearson, Wendy Nimens, Jeremy Linstad, Rod Oas, Charlene Wifall, Stephanie Bernstrom, Vione Jordheim, Steve Hyman 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Brian Faison and seconded by Darrell Larson to approve the minutes of October 28, 2009. Motion carried unanimously. 4. OCTOBER 2009 FINANCIALS Wendy Nimens reviewed the October financials as presented in the Commission packet. A motion was made by Darrell Larson and seconded by Brian Faison to approve the October financials and forward them to the proper City officials for distribution. Motion carried unanimously. 5. REPORT ON EXECUTIVE OFFICERS MEETING Mr. Kreun and Mr. Peters gave an update on the meeting held November 4, 2009 of the Executive Officers. The minutes of that meeting were included in the Commission packet. A motion was made by Randy Newman and seconded by Curt Kreun to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2009 Executive Officers meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 6. AWARD BIDS FOR CONFERENCE CENTER ENTRANCE Jeremy Linstad reviewed the bids for the combined Conference Center Addition and Suite Level Windows as included in the packets. A motion was made by Darrell Larson and seconded by Brian Faison to award the general construction to Industrial Contract Services. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Darrell Larson and seconded by Randy Newman to award the mechanical construction to C.L. Linfoot. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Darrell Larson and seconded by Brian Faison to award the electrical to Sun Electric. Motion carried unanimously. Randy Newman left the meeting. 7. WEBSITE INFORMATION Information was received from the City Finance Department as requested. The Alerus Center staff will continue to mail packets to the Commission members and City Auditor. The agenda will be posted on the City website prior to the meetings and the minutes will be posted following their approval at the next meeting. Saroj has indicated that she would provide packets to the City Council as she is currently doing and to anyone requesting them. 8. MANAGEMENT REPORTS a. Meetings/Conventions/Ballroom b. Marketing c. Suites and Advertising d. Operations e. Food & Beverage f. Executive Director 9. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Darrell Larson and seconded by Brian Faison to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.