Convention & Visitors Bureau

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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.
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.
To purchase and sell supplies, goods, equipment as may be reasonably necessary and/or convenient.
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.
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.
To establish committees, determine committee membership, and delegate powers to such committees, employees, and staff as the bureau sees fit.
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.
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.
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

Shawn Clapp, City of Grand Forks Mayor Appointment

Monica Evavold, City of East Grand Forks

Duane Hafner, Alerus Center Commission

Jonathan Hanson, Hotel/Motel Association-President

Jody Hodgson, Ralph Engelstad Arena

John Janzen, Hotel/Motel Association-1st Vice President

Monica Musich, City of Grand Forks Mayor Appointment

Julie Rygg, Executive Director/Secretary

Cam Tweeten, Grand Forks Park District

Fred Wittmann, University of North Dakota

Staff

Julie Rygg, Secretary/Executive Director Email
Greater Grand Forks CVB - 746-0444

Grand Forks City Council

Date: 03/17/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 03/17/2025 5:30 PM 03/17/2025 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58206

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GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, March 17, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers – City Hall
255 N 4^th Street, Grand Forks

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 Presentation - Gate City Home Improvement Partnership Program

2.2 Legislative Update

2.3 Project No. 8823, Reconstruction of the Intersection of Demers Ave and 42nd Street

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation report (CAPER) and CSG Annual Report

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance dedicating R/W and Final Approval of Plat of Korynta-Lemm Seventh Addition, located at 1910 North 52^nd Street

3.3 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance relating to Annexation of Korynta-Lemm Seventh Resubdivision, located at 1910 N 52^nd Street

3.4 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to amend zoning map – rezoning from B-3 General Business District to R-4 Multi-Family Residence District for Lot A, Block 51, Alexander & Ives’ Addition, located at 1027 North 5^th Street

3.5 Determination of Protest for the following projects:
a) Project No. 8862, District No. 788 Reconstruction of 2^nd Ave N (Columbia Rd - N 23^rd St)
b) Project No. 8838, District No. 786, Paving Career Dr (N 42nd St-N 43^rd St)

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 resolutions authorizing the issuance of Refunding Improvement and Refunding Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A in the amount of $7,518,000

5.2 Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHG)

5.3 Applications for property tax exemption of improvements to residential and commercial buildings at various locations

5.4 Introduce ordinance to amend the text of the Land Development Code – Chapter 18-0101 relating to membership of the Planning & Zoning Commission

5.5 Amend City Code Section 21-0205 creating Class 8.4 Albrecht Field Alcoholic Beverage License

5.6 Amend City Code Section 21-0907 relating to Towing – Requirements; Fees

5.7 Bid Award for Project #8921 (District #612) – Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase III

5.8 Bid Award for Project No. 8926 (District #615) - 27^th Ave N Storm Sewer

5.9 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 8859 – South End Drainway Flood Pond Expansions

5.10 Plans and Specifications for Project #8917 – 2025 Bridge Rehabilitation

5.11 Bid Award for Project #8840 – Microseal S Washington St (Hammerling Ave-Demers Ave)

5.12 Construction Engineering Agreement for Project #8722 – Reconstruct N 4^th St (1^st Ave N to 2^nd Ave N)

5.13 Plans and Specifications for Project 8872 – 2025 Watermain Replacement

5.14 Plans and Specifications for Project #8927 (District #791) – Reconstruct & CPR on 24^th Ave S (S Columbia Rd – 34^th St.)

5.15 Bid Award for Project #8838 (District #786) – Paving Career Dr (N 42^nd-43^rd St.)

5.16 Bid Award for Project #8862 (District #788) – Reconstruct 2^nd Ave N (Columbia Rd – N 23^rd St.)

5.17 Bid Award for Project #8878/79 – 2025 City Sidewalks and ADA Curb Ramps

5.18 Revised Engineers Report and Plans and Specifications for Project #8884 (District #793) – 2025 Mill & Overlay

5.19 Plans and Specifications for Project #8880 – 2025 Asphalt Street Repairs

5.20 Plans and Specifications for Project #8881-82-83 – 2025 Concrete Street Repairs/Subdivision Concrete Rehab/Arterial Streets Concrete Rehab

5.21 Public Transportation Fare Increase

5.22 Public Transportation Supplemental Purchasing Policy
a) City of Grand Forks (Cities Area Transit) Procurement Policy, 02/03/2025
b) City of Grand Forks Purchasing Policy, as amended 07/05/2023

5.23 Purchase of 4 – 35 foot Buses for Replacement of 2010 Vehicles

5.24 Ventilation Project at various Lift Stations, Project No. 8939

5.25 Award contract Project No. 8956, 2025 Stormwater Pond Cleaning

5.26 Award contract Project No. 8957, 2025 Stormwater Ditch Cleaning

5.27 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) Air Service Expansion Update and Approval of the GFK Air Service Expansion Phase 2 Agreement with The Meehan Aviation Group (TMAG)
a) GFK Air Service Expansion Phase 2 Task Order with TMAG in the amount of $68,500.00
b) US DOT SCADSP Grant Award, dated October 31, 2024
c) Approved City of Grand Forks Staff Report entitled “GFK Air Service Expansion Update and US DOT SCASCP Grant Submittal”, dated July 15, 2024
d) Approved City of Grand Forks Staff Report entitled “Aviation Consultant Services Agreement”, dated April 15, 2024

5.28 Approval of Detailed Design and Procurement Package #1 for Altru Sports Complex and Plans and Specifications for City Project No. 8933 (District No. 792) for Altru Sports Complex Paving, Storm Sewer and Sitework and Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Bids for Temporary Financing
a) ASC GMP#1 Overview Presentation
b) ASC GMP #1 Drawings and ASC GMP #1 Specifications (available upon request)
c) ASC Finance Presentation Slides – project cost financing breakdown, FFE & site infrastructure
d) ASC Resolution authorizing Solicitation of bids/proposals from banks for temporary financing
e) ASC Schedule/Calendar of Events for temporary financing
f) Link to Altru Sports Complex Project Page on the City of Grand Forks Website

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Management Summary as of February 28, 2025

6.2 Tax Incentives, Link to Webpage

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes - March 3, 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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