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: 01/20/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 01/20/2026 5:30 PM 01/20/2026 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

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GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 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 by calling (701)746-2665.

1. GENERAL BUSINESS

1.1 Welcome and Roll Call

____ Weigel ____ Osowski ____ Berg ____ Lunski ____Fridolfs ____Sande ____ Vein

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance - led by Grand Force Competitive High School Rootics, Grand Force Team #8188, Leader: Jennifer Erickson

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 relating to definition of Canned Cocktails and code cleanup

a) Revised ordinance with changes from Committee of the Whole

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance o amend the zoning map relating to non-conforming properties:

a) B-1 Limited Commercial District to R-2 One and Two Family Residence District property located at 1307 4^th Ave N
b) B-3 General Business District to R-4 Multiple-Family Residence District properties located at 1408 N 1^st Street
c) B-3 General Business District R-2 One and Two Family Residence District properties located at 701 S 14^th St and 1223 6^th Ave N

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 Red River Valley Water Supply Project (RRVWSP) Interim Financing Agreement Series F Approval

a) Project Interim Financing Agreement Series F and Exhibit A and B, dated as of December 19, 2025

b) North Dakota Department of Water Resources – 2025-2027 Red River Valley Water Supply Project Overview, June 2025

5.2 Application for Site Authorization from Grand Forks Children’s Museum for The Spud Jr

5.3 Committee Appointments - Visit Greater Grand Forks

5.4 Budget Amendment Reallocate funding from Fire Department’s Vehicle Replacement Schedule for Fire Engine Purchase

5.5 Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Associated Equipment

5.6 Introduce Ordinance and preliminary approval of amendment to City Code Chapter XI, Article 1, Cats, Dogs and Ferrets Sections 11-0112 and 11-0117, relating to removal of impound fee amount and code language cleanup

5.7 Create Special Assessment District for Project No. 9010, District No. 799, 2026 Mill & Overlay

5.8 Create Special Assessment District for Project Nos. 9079, 9080, 9081 and 9082, District Nos. 625, 368, 626 and 627, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer and Stormwater Pond for Birkholz 8^th Addition, Approve Engineer’s Report and Engineering Services Task Order

5.9 Proposed Tax Incentive Policy Revision – Greater That Five (5) Years
a) Draft Policy
b) Link to Tax Incentives Overview Presentation from March 2025

5.10 Vorbeck Materials Corporation Conditional Use Permit, located at 4949 10^th Avenue South

5.11 Final approval of plat of University Heights First Resubdivision, located at 3850 6^th Avenue South

5.12 Final approval of replat of Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Williamson Field Resubdivision, located at 1020 7^th Avenue South

5.13 Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval of request to amend the zoning map to rezone from Day-Hud PUD Amendment No. 2 (PUD B-2 Shopping Center Uses) to Day-Hud Amendment No. 3 (PUD B-3 General Business Uses), located at 2800 South Columbia Road

5.14 Introduction of Ordinance to dedicate R/W and Preliminary Approval of the Plat of Grand Park First Addition, located at 6300-6800 Blocks of South 20^th Street

5.15 Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval of request to amend the zoning map to rezone from Grand Valley PUD to Grand Valley PUD Amendment 1 (A-2 to PUD R-1), located at 6300-6800 Blocks of South 20^th Street

5.16 Introduction of Ordinance for annexation of Grand Park First Addition, located at 6300-6800 Blocks of South 20^th Street

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Summary as of December 31, 2025

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List and Engineers Estimate

7.2 Minutes – January 5, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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