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1. Composition and Powers

The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members: One (1) member of the Grand Forks City Council; one (1) member of the Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners; two (2) members of the public; and the Public Health Officer. Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Grand Forks City Council. The Board shall have and exercise the power conferred upon it by law.

Dr. Joel Walz
Health Officer
Term Expires: July 18, 2027

Anthony Hodny
County Commission Member
Term Expires: January 7, 2030

Rebecca Osowski
City Council Member
Term Expires: July 31, 2027
Allie Gowan
Citizen Representative
Term Expires: July 31, 2029

Dr. David Bradley
Citizen Representative
Term Expires: September 30, 2030

Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100

Alerus Center - Events Center Commission

Date: 08/27/2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 08/27/2025 12:00 PM 08/27/2025 1:00 PM
Location: ALERUS CENTER - Meeting Room 12
1200 S 42nd St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

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AGENDA
Grand Forks Events Center Commission

Wednesday August 27, 2025 |12:00 PM
Meeting Room 12

Jarrod Spoor

Russell Kraft

Greg Rixen

Scott Foyt

Matt Fischer

Erik Martinson

Irene Halbritter

Ken Vein

Julie Rygg

1) Call to Order

2) Roll Call

3) Consent Agenda
a) Approval of July 23, 2025, meeting minutes

4) June Financials

5) 2024 Audit – Brady Martz

6) Management Reports
a) Executive Report
b) Finance
c) Operations
d) Food and Beverage
e) Partnerships
f) Marketing
g) Conference Sales
h) Event Management

7) Conference Center Renovation Update

8) Committee Reports
a) Finance & Renovation –2025 Capital Review
b) Visit Greater Grand Forks
c) UND

9) Other

10) Adjournment

NOTE: Members of the Alerus Center Commission may participate in the Committee meeting and any possible executive session which may constitute a quorum of the Commission as well as the Committee.

Alerus Center Mission Statement

The mission of the Alerus Center is to provide premier entertainment and events that stimulate economic impact and improve the quality of life for Grand Forks area citizens.

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Commission Meetings

September 24, 2025; October 22, 2025; November 19, 2025

F & R Meetings

September 10, 2025; October 8, 2025; November 5, 2025

Alerus Center Commission

Events Center Commission (3 year terms)

Jarrod Spoor – Chair, Public at Large Representative Expiration - December 30, 2027
Russell Kraft –Public at Large Representative Expiration – June 30, 2027
Greg Rixen – Vice-Chair, Public at Large Representative Expiration – July 31, 2025
Matt Fischer - Public at Large Representative Expiration – December 31, 2026
Scott Foyt – Secretary, Public at Large Representative Expiration – December 31, 2025
Irene Halbritter - Public at Large Representative Expiration – March 31, 2027
Ken Vein - City Council Representative Expiration - August 1, 2025
Bill Chaves (non-voting) - UND Representative
Julie Rygg (non-voting) - VGGF Representative

Alerus Center Management
(701)792-1200

Anna Rosburg                               General Manager
Derek Hoffert Asst. General Manager & Director of Partnerships
Shelby Looker Director of Conference Sales & Marketing
Allen Hess   Director of Food & Beverage
Breanne Sypherd Director of Events
Dominick Washington Director of Operations
Andrea Wegener   Director of Finance
Matthew Ternus                          Director of Marketing