AGENDA
Grand Forks Events Center Commission
Wednesday October 22, 2025 |12:00 PM
Ballroom 5
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Jarrod Spoor
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Russell Kraft
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Greg Rixen
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Scott Foyt
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Matt Fischer
Bill Chaves
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Irene Halbritter
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Ken Vein
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Julie Rygg
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Consent Agenda
a) Approval of September 24, 2025, meeting minutes
4. July & August Financials
5. Management Reports
a) Executive Report
b) Finance
c) Operations
d) Food and Beverage
e) Partnerships
f) Marketing
g) Conference Sales
h) Event Management
6. Conference Center Renovation Update
7. Committee Reports
a) Finance & Renovation –2025 Capital Review
b) Visit Greater Grand Forks
c) UND
8. Other
9. 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
November 19, 2025; December 17, 2025
F & R Meetings
November 5, 2025; December 3, 2025
2026 Meeting dates will be announced in December!
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, 2028
- Matt Fischer - Public at Large Representative Expiration – December 31, 2026
- Scott Foyt – Secretary, Public at Large Representative Expiration – December 31, 2026
- 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