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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

  • Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/7hd3FOSzYE0?si=jIGWhMtb7f44d85T&t=3826

AGENDA
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Monday, April 20, 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       Consider protest recommendations from the City Assessor 

             a) Appeal - 44.1411.001.00 - 701 Demers (Updated 04/20/2026)

             b) Appeal – 44.2802.073.00 – 21 Fenton Ave

             c) Appeal – 44.2222.019.00 – 374 Peyton’s Place Cir – verbally withdrawn

             d) Appeal – 44.3306.010.00 – 605 24th Ave S (Updated 04/20/2026)

              e) Appeal – 44.1303.449.00 – 2304 Chestnut St (Updated 04/20/2026)

              f) Appeal – 44.1703.032.00 – 1127 S 12th St (Updated 04/20/2026)

              g) Appeal – 44.0001.007.00 – 505-507 N 3rd St

              h) Appeal – 44.2913.064.00 – 3712 Belmont Rd

              i) Appeal – 44.2972.017.00 – 3086 44th Ave S

               j) Appeal – 44.1129.001.00 – 717 Reeves Dr (Updated 04/20/2026)

              k) Appeal – 44.1129.004.00 – 110 8th Ave S (Updated 04/20/2026)

1.3       Certify 2025 annual assessments to County Auditor

1.4       Annual Report (Information Only)

2.       ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, April 20, 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 - none

3.       PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1       Determination of Protest for:          

           a) Project No. 9097, District No. 803, Paving for Grand Park First Addition 

           b) Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11th Ave N. (N. 4th St – Gateway Dr.) 

3.2       Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance amending City Code relating to Tech Accelerator Board

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.

Link to Citizen Comment received electronically - Krauseneck

Link to Citizen Comment received electronically - Wynne

5.       ACTION ITEMS

5.1       Bid Award 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 

5.2       Bid Award for Project No. 9004 and 9005, 2026 City Sidewalks & ADA Curb Ramps 

5.3       Bid Award for Project No. 9006, 2026 Asphalt Street Repairs 

5.4       Bid Award for Project No. 9049, District No. 796, Reconstruct 11th Ave N. (N. 4th St – Gateway Dr.) 

5.5       Bid Award for Project No. 9007, 9008, and 9009, Concrete Subdivision, Arterial and Street Repairs 

5.6       Bid Award for Project No. 8577, District 363, HWY 81 and Associated Area Watermain Phase III

5.7       Bid Award for Project 9058 - English Coulee Diversion Box Culvert Repair (17th Ave S) 

5.8       Bid Award Project 9056 - Watermain on S 42nd St (18th Ave S to Empire Dr) 

5.9       Plans & Specifications for Project 8795 - Paving on 70th Ave N (Hwy 81 to ½ West of N 55th St.)

5.10    Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9052.01/02 – South End Drainway Expansion (S 34th St to I-29)

5.11    Project No. 9113 - RFQ - Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement 

5.12    Plans and Specifications for Project No. 9057.1, Paving 17th Ave S. West of S. 42nd St. (S 42 St – ASC)  

5.13    Cost Participation and Maintenance Agreement for Project No. 8730 Point Bridge Rehabilitation 

5.14    Award Project No. 9115 – HVAC Replacement Unit at the Public Works Facility

5.15    Amendment to City of Grand Forks Purchasing Policy

            a) Draft amended policy 

5.16    Plat of Korynta-Lemm Fifth Resubdivision, locates at 1562 & 1630 North 52nd St

5.17    Plat of Crary’s Thirteenth Addition, located at 1000-1100 Block of 60th Avenue South

5.18    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from Crary’s Second PUD Amendment No. 6 to Crary’s Second PUD Amendment No. 7, located at 1000-1100 Block of 60th Avenue South 

5.19    Introduction of Ordinance dedicating R/W and Preliminary Approval of plat of Southern Estates 13th Addition, located in 3200-3400 Blocks of 46th Avenue South 

5.20    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from JR’s PUD Amendment No. 5 (PUD AG Uses) to JR’s PUD Amendment No. 6 (PUD R-1 & R-2) Uses, located at 3200-3400 Blocks of 46th Avenue South 

5.21    Introduction of Ordinance to Annex Southern Estates Thirteenth Addition, located at 3200-3400 Blocks of 46th Avenue South 

5.22    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from Southern Estates PUD Amendment No. 17 to Southern Estates PUD Amendment No. 18 to increase allowable density and allow residential on the first floor, located at 4425 South Columbia Road 

5.23    Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval to amend the zoning map to rezone from R-2 One-and Two-Family Residence District to Knutson Printing PUD with B-1 Limited Business District uses, located at 1323 University Avenue 

5.24    Introduction of Ordinance to amend Section 18-0220 relating to F-1 (Floodway) and F-2 (Floodplain) Districts 

6.       INFORMATION ITEMS 

6.1       Portfolio Management Summary as of March 31, 2026 

7.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS: 

7.1       Vendor List

7.2       Minutes – April 6, 2026 

8.       CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS 

9.       MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

10.     ADJOURNMENT 

AG BOE-CC 20260420 AG BOE-CC 20260420
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