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: 03/16/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 03/16/2026 5:30 PM 03/16/2026 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

Monday, March 16, 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

1.3 Mayor’s Announcements

2. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPOINTMENTS & PROCLAMATIONS - None

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing on 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) and Receive and File the 2025 CSG Annual Report

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance relating to the Flood Plain (Updated 03/16/2026)

3.3 Determination of Protest for Project No. 9010.1-.4, District No. 799.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay:

a) Project No. 9010.1, District No. 799.1, Mill & Overlay for S 4^th St (Railroad to Gertrude Ave), Bruce Ave (S 5^th St to County Ramp, Division Ave (S 5^th St to S 3^rd St) & Gertrude Ave (S 4^th St to mid-block between S 3^rd St and S 4^th St)

b) Project No. 9010.2, District No. 799.2, Mill & Overlay 17^thAve S (cherry St to Belmont Rd)

c) Project No. 9010.3, District No. 799.3, S 26^th St (24^th Ave S to 26^th Ave S) & 26^th Ave S (S Columbia Rd to S 25^th St)

d) Project No. 9010.4, District No. 799.4, Mill & Overlay 62^nd Ave S (Columbia Rd - S Washington St)

The next two items should be postponed to the May 18, 2026 City Council meeting at the developers request.

3.4 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance to dedicate R/W and Final Approval of the Plat of Grand Reserve First Addition, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South

3.5 Introduction of Ordinance and Final Approval of amendment to the zoning map to rezone from Desoto PUD Amendment 2 to Desoto PUD Amendment 3, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South

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 Application for Class 3 (On/Off-Sale Beer & Wine) Alcoholic Beverage License for Diaspora Restaurant, LLC (dba Joe's Italian Restaurant)

5.2 Bid Award for Project No. 8841, Rehabilitation of Demers Ave (Washington St to 6^th St)

5.3 Plans and Specifications for Project No. 8730, Point Bridge Rehab

5.4 Bid Award for Project No. 9010, .01-.04, District No. 779.1-.4, 2026 Mill & Overlay

5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9067, 2026 Scrub Seal

5.6 Bid Award for Project No. 8999-9001 2026 Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, & Storm Sewer Repairs

5.7 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9004-9005, 2026 City Sidewalks & ADA Curb Ramps

5.8 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9094, 9095, 9096 and 9097, District No. 629, 369, 630, and 803, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer, and Paving for Grand Park First Addition

5.9 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 8577, District No. 362, Watermain for Peony Addition & Hwy 81 Area, Phase 3

5.10 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9006, 2026 Asphalt Street Repairs

5.11 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11^th Ave N (N 4^th St - Gateway Drive)

5.12 Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9056, District No. 367, Watermain Along S 42nd Street (Empire Ct to 300’ South of 18th Ave S)

5.13 Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9058, Box Culvert 18-37-20.0 Structural Rehabilitation (17^th Ave S & English Coulee Diversion)

5.14 Resolution to Amend Platted Access Control as shown on the Plat of Peony First Resubdivision, located at 3600 27^th Avenue North

5.15 Approval for the City to opt-in on Remnant Defendants Settlement

a) Email and attachments from National Opioid Settlements Implementation Administrator for Six Remnant Defendants

b) Email from Aelish Baig, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, LLLP re New National Opioid Settlement Notice

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Summary as of February 28, 2026

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes – March 2, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20260316