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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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. To purchase and sell supplies, goods, equipment as may be reasonably necessary and/or convenient.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. To establish committees, determine committee membership, and delegate powers to such committees, employees, and staff as the bureau sees fit.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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 Board of Equalization & City Council

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AGENDA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Monday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. 

Notice is hereby given that the City Board of Equalization will meet at the above date, time and place.  Members of the City Board of Equalization may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically. 

Members of the public may view the live airing of the City Board of Equalization meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks.  Individuals wishing to appeal property valuations for the 2026 tax year must do so in writing, by email or by telephone.  Written appeals can be sent to tlazur@grandforksgov.com or mailed to PO Box 5200, Grand Forks, ND  58206-5200.  Appeals may also be presented orally by telephone by contacting the Grand Forks Assessing Department at 701-746-2616 prior to 5:00 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026. 

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       Duties of Board of Equalization 

1.3       Comments by City Assessor (Added 04/06/2026)

1.4       Receive formal protests and set date to reconvene as Board of Equalization

2.       ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 6, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
(Immediately following Board of Equalization)

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

2.1       Proclamation – Fair Housing Month, April 2026

2.2       Proclamation – National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2026 and Presentation of Health Champions Awards

2.3       42nd Street and DeMers Ave Project Update

2.4       Maximizing the Use of North Dakota’s Natural Gas Resource Report

    a) Presentation

2.5       Grand Forks Housing Study Update

3.       PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

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

            a) Project No. 9050, District No. 797 Reconstruct 5th Ave S (Demers Ave-Washington St)

            b) Project No. 9060, District No. 798, Reconstruct 17th Ave S (S Columbia Rd - S 20th St)

            c) Project 8850.02, District No. 801, S 34th St. Paving & Street Lights (45th - 47th Ave S)

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.

          Citizen Comment (electronically submitted)

5.       ACTION ITEMS

5.1      City of Grand Forks (City) and University of North Dakota (UND) Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement Exhibit B Modification – 25th Street North

           a) Burian & Associates, LLC Technical Memorandum, dated March 20, 2026

           b) Executed City and UND Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement, with Exhibits A and B, dated April 27, 2024

5.2      Preliminary Approval and Introduction of Ordinance to amend City Code related to Tech Accelerator Advisory Board

5.3      Bid Award for Project No. 9050, District No. 797 and Project No. 9101, District No. 631, Reconstruct 5th Ave S & Storm Sewer (Demers Ave to Washington St)

5.4      Revised Engineer’s Report for City Project No. 9101, District 631 – Storm Sewer for 5th  Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St) and Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9050, District No. 797 – Reconstruct 5th Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St) and Project No. 9101, District 631 – Storm Sewer for 5th Ave S (Demers Ave to Washington St)

5.5      Bid Award for Project No. 9048, Street and Storm Sewer Repair on 2400 Block of Columbia Road

5.6      Bid Award for Project No. 9060, District No. 798, Reconstruct 17th Ave S (S Columbia Rd - S 20th St) 

5.7      Bid Award for Project No. 8998, 2026 Watermain Replacement (Revised 4/3/2026)

5.8      Bid Award for Project No. 8922, District No. 613, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Sanitary Sewer, Phase 4

5.9      Revised Engineer’s Report Project No. 8577, District No. 363, Hwy 81 & Associated Area Watermain Phase 3

5.10    Plans & Specs for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving 27th Ave. North (N Washington - N 36th St) 

5.11    Plans & Specs For Project No. 8850.01, 47th Ave South Paving & Street Lights (S Columbia - S 34th St)

5.12    Bid Award for Project 8850.02, District No. 801, S 34th St. Paving & Street Lights (45th - 47th Ave South)  (updated 4/3/2026)

5.13     Plans and Specifications for City Project Nos. 9079, District No. 625, Sanitary Sewer, 9080, District No. 368, Watermain, 9081, District No. 626, Storm Sewer, and 9082, District No. 627, Stormwater Pond for Birkholz 8th Addition 

5.14    Plans and Specifications for City Project No. 8796 – Shared Use Path on South Columbia Road (Knight Drive to 17th Avenue South). 

5.15    Bid award for City Project No. 9065, Upgrade Lift Station #5 

5.16    Bid award Project No. 9106, MSW Solid Waste Landfill Soil Treatment Pad Construction (updated 4/4/2026)

           a) Contractor questionnaire - Dirty Deeds Dirtwork (Added 4/4/2026)
           b) Contractor questionnaire - Gowan Construction (Added 4/4/2026)

5.17    Bid award for Project No. 9102, Menards Water Tower Overcoat 

5.18    Set Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive (PILOT) from CK Commercial, LLC, dba Kingsview, located at 6150 Kingsview Dr

            a) Baker Tilly Report 

            b) City Financial Impact Analysis

            c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT)

            d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21,2025

5.19    Set Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive (PILOT) from RTVMPS, LLC, dba The  Domain, located at 1065 47th Ave S

            a) Baker Tilly Report 

            b) City Financial Impact Analysis

            c) Application from Tax Incentive (PILOT)

            d) Approved Staff Report for Pre-Application, April 21, 2025

5.20   Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Deep Dive Well Facility Management and Operations Agreement 
           (4/3/2026 Updated recommended action - Request to postpone final action)

            a) Deep Dive Well Facility Management and Operations Agreement

            b) Staff Report – April 28, 2025 COW/May 5, 2025 City Council

            c) Staff Report – January 26, 2026/February 2, 2026 City Council

5.21    Alerus Center Scoreboard Bid Process Update and Review of Grand Forks Event Center Commission and City Council Authority related to the Alerus Center

            a) Sourcewell Request for Proposals related to Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement Project

           b) Grand Forks City Code Chapter 24, Article 2. Grand Forks Events Center Commission   

6.       INFORMATION ITEMS - None

7.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS: 

7.1       Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimates

7.2       Minutes – March 16, 2026

8.       CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS 

9.       MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

10.     ADJOURNMENT 

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