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1. Powers and Duties
Subject to the restrictions of this article, the bureau shall have the power to adopt such policies, procedures, rules and/or regulations as it may determine to be reasonably necessary and/or convenient to promote and market meetings, conventions, trade shows, sporting events, artistic productions, tourism and leisure travel in the Greater Grand Forks area.-
To market, promote, advertise, sponsor, and fund events that provide for the promotion of meetings, conventions, trade shows, sporting events, artistic productions, tourism and leisure travel in the Greater Grand Forks area.
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To coordinate the efforts of public, private and volunteer agencies involved with the promotion and marketing of meetings, conventions, trade shows, sporting events, artistic productions, tourism and leisure travel in the Greater Grand Forks area.
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To purchase and sell supplies, goods, equipment as may be reasonably necessary and/or convenient.
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To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of the bureau's authority. However, no contract or other instrument shall be entered into by the bureau that exceeds any appropriation or authorization within the annual budget approved by the city council.
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To hire and retain personnel and to prescribe their qualifications and fix their compensation; provided however, said personnel shall not be subject to civil service or merit system laws or other laws, ordinances and/or regulations pertaining to the status of municipal employees.
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To establish committees, determine committee membership, and delegate powers to such committees, employees, and staff as the bureau sees fit.
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To establish and adopt bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and/or regulations as it may determine to be reasonably necessary and/or convenient to the exercise of bureau powers and the implementation of its programs and activities provided that the adoption thereof shall not be in conflict with any city ordinance, policy, procedure, or resolution.
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To allocate, spend, grant, or commit funds received by the bureau, including but not limited to, municipal sales tax or other funds appropriated or allocated to the bureau by the city council and hotel-motel tax under Chapter XXII or such other funds or revenues received by the bureau.
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To exercise other such powers as delegated by the city council
2. Membership
The powers and responsibilities of the bureau shall be vested in its nine (9) members who shall be selected as follows: One (1) member shall be selected by the mayor of the City of East Grand Forks; one (1) member shall be selected by the management company of Engelstad Arena; one (1) member shall be selected by the Grand Forks park district commission; one (1) member shall be selected by the president of the University of North Dakota; one (1) member shall be appointed by the chair of the Events Center commission; two (2) members shall be selected by the mayor of the City of Grand Forks, and two (2) members shall be selected by the hotel/motel association.3. Terms
Three (3) years.4. Members
- Jeff Groven, City of Grand Forks Mayor Appointment Expiration: December 31, 2028
- Monica Evavold, City of East Grand Forks Expiration: December 31, 2028
- Anna Rosburg, Alerus Center Commission Expiration: December 31, 2027
- Amish Patel, Hotel/Motel Association Expiration: December 31, 2028
- Jody Hodgson, Ralph Engelstad Arena Expiration: December 31, 2027
- Clare Albrecht, Hotel/Motel Association December 31, 2027
- Monica Musich, City of Grand Forks Mayor Appointment December 20, 2027
- Julie Rygg, Executive Director/Secretary
- Mike Orr, Grand Forks Park District Expiration: December 31, 2026
- Jennifer Swangler, University of North Dakota Expiration: December 31, 2028
Staff
Julie Rygg, Secretary/Executive Director Email
Greater Grand Forks CVB - 746-0444
Grand Forks City Council
- Date: 03/03/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58206
- Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/4cz5-8ArKOc?si=k9229H9PMLzBCxYJ&t=345
GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, March 3, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4th Street
Notice is hereby given that the Grand Forks Growth Fund, a Jobs Development Authority (JDA) will meet at the above date, time and place. Members of the JDA may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.
Members of the public may view the live airing of the JDA meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks. Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an agenda item or public hearing without appearing in person should submit their comments to www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments or call 701-746-2678 for further information. All comments received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.
Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 746-2665.
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.1 Roll Call:
__ Weigel __Osowski __Berg __Lunski __Fridolfs __ Sande __Vein __Bochenski
2. ACTION ITEMS: Hold a Public Hearing and Take Action on:
2.1 Updated FlexPACE Loan Request: Acme Tools
3. ADJOURN
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, March 3, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
(Immediately following JDA)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at the above date, time and place. Members of the Grand Forks City Council may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.
Members of the public may view the live airing of the City Council meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks.
Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 746-2665.
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
1.1 Welcome and Roll Call
____ Weigel ____ Osowski ____ Berg ____ Lunski ____Fridolfs ____Sande ____ Vein
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Mayor’s Announcements
2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS
2.1 Proclamation:
a) Freedom Week, February 23-28, 2025
b) Women in Construction Week, March 2-8, 2025
2.2 Legislative Update
b) 2025 Grand Forks Day at the Legislature Agenda
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
3.2 Determination of Protest on Project No. 8838, District No. 786, Paving Career Dr (N 42nd St to N 43rd St) (Due to a change in timeline, this item should be postponed to the March 17, 2025 City Council meeting to coincide with bid award)
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS – ACTION ITEMS
To speak during Citizen Comments – Action Items: Complete a comment card with required speaker information - speaker’s name, address, and the action item to be commented upon. If the speaker is not a resident, the address of the City of Grand Forks business the speaker operates or works at or the address of real property which the speaker owns within the City of Grand Forks must be listed. Place the comment card in the basket prior to start of the Citizen Comments – Action Items. Comments during this item are limited solely to the items listed as an Action Item on this agenda. Time can not be transferred from one speaker to another.
Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment can be submitted by placing in the tray next to the speaker card basket prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two and a half pages. Written comments will be distributed to the City Council for their information and maintained in city files.
Submission of electronic comments: Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit electronic comments by clicking on this link www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments . If you have difficulty accessing the link, please contact 701-746-2664 for assistance. All comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the City Council and maintained in city files.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Adopt Resolution for CWSRF and DWSRF Projects
5.2 Change in term for Dr. Sheridan/UND Maize Research Farm Lease Addendum
5.3 Purchase of 575 and 595 North Washington Street Properties
a) Purchase agreement with Lander Real Estate, LLC for the property located at 575 & 595 South Washington Street
b) Billboard Lease Agreement (not yet updated to COGF)
c) Billboard income per current contract
d) 575 Washington brochure
e) City Assessor Tami Lazur email correspondence
f) MPO 2011, Washington St. Corridor Study, Executive Summary
g) Corridor Study, Washington/DeMers continuous flow intersection
5.4 Declare Health Department Vehicle Surplus
5.9 Bid Award for Project #8876 – 2025 Inlet Protection Services
5.10 Bid Award for Bid #2025-6, Mosquito Control Chemicals
5.11 Bid Award for Bid #2025-5, Mosquito Control Vehicles
5.12 Material Purchase for City Project No. 8928 – Upgrade Lift Station #21 & #33
5.13 HVAC Lower System Improvements at Raw Water Intake Building, Project No. 8941
5.14 Maintenance Agreement for Turblex Blowers at Wastewater Treatment Plant, Project No. 8952
5.15 Red River Valley Water Supply Project Agreement – Interim Financing Agreement Series E, modification
5.16 Planning & Zoning Commission – Adding a GFAFB representative
a) Current City Code Sections 18-0101 relating to Appointment; membership.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS - None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:
7.1 Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimates
7.2 Minutes – February 18, 2025
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS – GENERAL
To speak during Citizen Comments – General: Complete a comment card with required speaker information - speaker’s name, address, and the topic to be commented upon. If the speaker is not a resident, the address of the City of Grand Forks business the speaker operates or works at or the address of real property which the speaker owns within the City of Grand Forks must be listed. Place the comment card in the basket prior to start of the Citizen Comments – General agenda item. Comments during this item are open to any topic the speaker wishes to comment on. When called upon, please proceed to the podium, the speaker has five minutes to address the City Council. Time can not be transferred from one speaker to another.
Submission of written comments: In lieu of speaking, a written comment can be submitted by placing in the tray next to the speaker card basket prior to the start of the meeting. Written comments are limited to two and a half pages. Written comments will be distributed to the City Council for their information and maintained in city files.
Submission of electronic comments: Any member of the public seeking to comment without attending in person may submit electronic comments by clicking on this link www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments . If you have difficulty accessing the link, please contact 701-746-2664 for assistance. All comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the City Council and maintained in city files.
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
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