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

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 and JDA

Date: 07/07/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 07/07/2025 5:30 PM 07/07/2025 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/pNQULCz08cI?si=MNyAvMeYPBYM4GY8&t=283

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GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, ,July 7, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4^th 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

1.2 Election of Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer

2. ACTION ITEMS: Hold a Public Hearing and Take Action on:

2.1 EDA RLF & FlexPACE Loan Requests: Vertical Malt

2.2 The HIVE Management RFQ

2.3 Expansion Project at 1550 S. 48^th Street

3. ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 7, 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 - None

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing and Determination of Protest for Project No. 8915, District No. 790, Reconstruct 30^th Ave S (S 34^th St to S 38^th 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.

Citizen Comment received electronically, relating to item 5.11, Click Here (received prior to July 3, 2025)

Citizen Comment received electronically, relating to item 5.11, Click Here (received July 7, 2025)

Citizen Comment received electronically, relating to item 5.11 Click Here (received July 6, 2025)

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 MOU between City of Grand Forks and Grand Forks County for Inspection Services

a) Revised MOU for consideration July 7, 2025, Click Here

b) Approved staff report from June 16, 2025
1) Revised MOU, with changes as approved June 16, 2025

5.2 Request from Johnny's Lounge, Inc. to transfer Class 1 (General On/Off-Sale) Alcoholic Beverage License to RG Investments Inc

5.3 Request from BGF, Inc., formerly dba Vinyl Taco, for an extension to transfer Class 4 Alcoholic Beverage License and approve site authorization and appove site authorization for Development Homes

5.4 Bid Award for Project #8915 (District #790) – Reconstruct 30^th Ave S (S 34th-38^th St.)

5.5 Bid Award for City Projects #8848 (District #365), #8849 (District #620), 8966 (District #621) – Utilities for 47^th Ave S, S 30^th St, and S 34^th St (Columbia Rd to S 34^th St and 45^th Ave S to 47^th Ave S)

5.6 Expand Special Assessment District for Project #8921, District #612 - Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase 3

5.7 Accept Funding for Project #8981 – Reconstruct N 4^th St. (University – 2^nd Ave. North)

5.8 Purchase of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles from State Bid, declare vehicles being replaced surplus and authorize public sale through GovDeals

5.9 Northern Plains Nitrogen, LLP (NPN), Update and Letter of Intent Agreement Extension

5.10 Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP)
Presentation, Click Here (added 06/23/25)
a) PSWRE Scope of Work: Technical Support for Grand Forks’ RW Planning dated 06/23/2025
b) NSW Letter to the USACE date 06/05/2025
c) PWRE Letter to USACE date 06/06/2025
d) NSW and PWRE Presentation to LAWA dated 04/16/2025
e) Presentation to Senate Appropriations dated 03/11/2025
f) Approved Staff Report on RRVWSP and PWRE, dated 05/20/2024
g) Approved Staff Report on RRVWSP and NSW, dated 09/03/2024

5.11 Altru Sports Complex Project Update and Approvals (Staff Report)
a) McGough - ASC Project Estimating & Budget History Summary, dated 7/3/2025
b) McGough - ASC Bid Tabulation for Bid Package #2, dated June 19, 2025
c) JLG - Court Expansion & Hugo's Raceway Planning Schematic, dated July 7, 2025
d) JLG Scope of Service Proposal - Programming & Pre-Design for Courts, Athletic Training,
Multi-Purpose Spaces, Building Support, & Site Infrastructure, dated July 3, 2025.
e) Red River BMX - Hugo's Raceway Proposed Capital Improvements, dated July 3, 2025
f) ASC Renderings
g) ASC Expansion Concept of Hard Courts, Sports Training/Dryland, and Support Areas
h) Red River BMX Hugo’s Raceway Capital Improvements Request (Revised 7/3/2025)
i) Red River BMX Hugo’s Raceway Capital Improvements Request (Revised 6/23/2025)
j) Letter from Stars Volleyball (Added 06/23/2025)

New Information added 07/07/2025:

Letter from FastBreak Club
BMX Building Placement Map
Red River BMX Investment - 2025

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of:
a) April 30, 2025
b) May 31, 2025

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimates
7.2 Minutes – June 16, 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.

Citizen Comments – Mural on ND State Vision Services Building (received electronically), Click Here

9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

11. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC-JDA 20250707