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: 09/15/2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 09/15/2025 5:30 PM 09/15/2025 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, September 15, 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 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 Red River Valley Community Action Update

2.2 Homelessness & Housing Discussion Update
Working Group Agenda, Meeting 1 09/03/2025
Working Group Agenda, Meeting 2 09/12/2025
Presentation
Information from NEHS

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance establishing the 2026 Budget, including salary plan and adoption of a Resolution setting 2026 Fees
a) Presentation Slides – Economic Development scenarios from 08/04 City Council
b) Presentation Materials from July 21 Committee of the Whole
c) 2026 Mayor’s Preliminary Budget (Previously distributed)
d) CIP Policy with Revised Cost Shares from 80/20 to 7/30
e) Annual Appropriations Ordinance
f) Budget in Brief
g) Certificate of Levy
h) Budget Q&A emails and related attachments
i) Memo from Municipal Court - late budget request

Citizen Comments, electronically submitted

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to amend City Code Section 18-0302 (14)(B)(9) related to Multi-Family Parking Requirements

3.3 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance amending City Code Section 14-0402 and creating Section 14-0420 relating to the use of mobility devices on the Greenway
a) Staff report & Ordinance as presented at City Council on 9/2/2025

3.4 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance amending City Code Section 8-1503- and 8-0516 relating to various traffic fines to be in compliance with new legislative updates in Century Code

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.

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Opioid Litigation – Settlement Approval/Vote in Favor of Purdue Pharma LP Bankruptcy Plan

5.2 Resolution authorizing the issuance, call for bids & set sale date for $15,965,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2025F

5.3 Ordinance to amend City Code relating to Alcohol Compliance
a) Amended Ordinance & Comparison table based on COW 9.8.2025 recommendations
b) Information as presented at City Council 09/02/2025

5.4 CPMA and plans and specs for Project # 8841 – Rehabilitation of Demers Ave (Washington St to 6^th St).

5.5 Approve Plan for Project 8688 – ADA Transition Plan

5.6 Letter of No Objection for City Project No. 8975 – 2025 Drain #4 Water Resource District Improvement

5.7 Landfill Special Services Agreement Authorization No. 50 for Gas Collection
a) Information from Burns & McDonnell

5.8 Award annual Public Works Bids:
a) Bid #2025-8, Contingent Snow Hauling & Spring Clean-up for 2025/2026 season
b) Bid #2025-9, Street Marking Paint
c) Bid #2025-10, Salt for Ice Control for the 2025/2026 Winter Season

5.9 Replat of Lot D, Block 1, Summer’s First Subdivision, located at 2313 N Washington Street

5.10 Replat of Part of Lot 7, Block 1, Heartland West Addition, located at 3005 Heartland Drive.

5.11 Plat of Demers Eighth Resubdivision, located at 2500 & 2600 Demers Avenue.

5.12 Vacation of Utility Easements, located at 2500 & 2600 Demers Avenue.

5. 13 Vacation of Sidewalk Easements, located at 1510 Charwood Court, 1514 Charwood Court, 2233 Springbrook Court, and 2237 Springbrook Court.

5.14 Ordinance to amend City Code Section 18-1001(4), to require a simple majority for zoning amendment approvals (postponed from May 19, 2025 City Council meeting)

Citizen Comments, electronically submitted

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Summary as of August 31, 2025

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes – September 2, 2025

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20250915