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: 08/18/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 08/18/2025 5:30 PM 08/18/2025 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, August 18, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4^th Street

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 stream live through the City’s Facebook page at www.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 second reading of an Ordinance and final approval of a request to amend the zoning map to rezone from: (staff report covers a, b and c)
a) B-1 limited Commercial District to R-2 One- and Two Family Residence District properties, located at 1302 5^th Ave N and 1308 6^th Ave N
b) B-3 General Business District R-2 One-and Two-Family Residence District properties located at 623 S 16^th St, 1412 N 1^st St and 1411 N 1^st St
c) B-3 General Business District to R-4 Multiple-Family Residence District properties located at 1415 12^th Ave N, 702 S 14^th St, 1221 6^th Ave N

3.2 Public hearing and second reading of an Ordinance and final approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from I-1 Light Industrial District to B-3 General Commercial District, properties located at 1307 North 20^th St; 2001, 2001, 2005 Gateway Dive; and 2010, 2012, 2014 13^th Avenue North

3.3 Public hearing and second reading of an Ordinance and final approval to amend the zoning map, to rezone from Greenberg PUD Amendment 4 (PUD Commercial B-3) to Greenberg PUD Amend 5 (PUD Limited Commercial B-1), properties located at 3810, 3851, 3900, 3950, and 3951 39^th Avenue South

3.4 Public hearing and second reading of an Ordinance to amend City Code Section 21-0205 relating to Class 5 Hotel-Motel Classification of Alcohol License

4. Citizen Comments

To speak during Citizen Comments: Complete a comment card with required speaker information - speaker’s name, address, and the item or topic to be commented upon. Place the comment card in the basket prior to start of the Citizen Comments. Speakers have three minutes to share their comments. Time cannot be transferred from one speaker to another. The total time for Citizen Comments is capped at 30 minutes.

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 prior to the meeting. Comments submitted after 4:00 p.m. will be distributed the day after the meeting. All comments are maintained in city files.

Citizen Comments, Gaming (Received as of 08/15/2025 5:00 p.m.)

Citizen Comments, Gaming (Received as of 08/18/2025 4:00 p.m.)

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Adopt resolutions authorizing the issuance of and appropriating the special assessments for the $1,316,000 of Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2025E (SRF) to finance the construction of the 27^th Ave N and N 32ndd St Storm Sewer, Project #8926

5.2 Adopt Resolution of Governing Body for CWSRF/DWSRF for Project No. 8576, Highway 81 & Associated Area Watermain Phase II

5.3 Introduction of Ordinance to enact Trespassing on City Property and Appeal

5.4 Agristo Development Agreement

Revised Development Agreement (added 08/18/2025 2:30 p.m.)

a) Development Agreement (as presented at Committee of the Whole)
b) Approved City Staff Report – Agristo Tax Incentive Application and set Public Hearing, dated July 21, 2025
c) Approved City Staff Report – Agristo Working Draft Development Memorandum of Understanding, dated January 21, 2025
d) Agristo Presentation to the ND Legislature, dated February 19, 2025
e) Northland Potato Growers Association Project Overview

5.5 Introduction of Ordinance to amend City Code relating to Gaming – Site Authorizations
a) Draft Ordinance with changes recommended at COW 08/11/2025

5.6 Residual Materials Inc. Recycling Center Conditional Use Permit(s), located at 2250, 2900, and 2901 Mill Road, 222 Red Dot Place and 2230 N 20th St.

5.7 Replat of Lots 10-12 and the South ½ of Lot 13, Block 6, University Place Addition, located at 2950 5th Avenue North.

5.8 Introduction of Ordinance to Amend 18-0302(14)(B)(9) of City Code related to Multi-Family Parking Requirements.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Management Summary as of July 31, 2025

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor listing

7.2 Minutes –August 4, 2025

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20250818 revised