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 JDA & City Council

Date: 05/04/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 05/04/2026 5:30 PM 05/04/2026 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/F3mRUEahAr0?si=-io7kaxJJJGs-PV6&t=211

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GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, May 4, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4^th Street

Notice is hereby given that the Grand Forks Growth Fund, a Jobs Development Authority (JDA) will meet at the above date, time and place. Members of the JDA may be attending this meeting in person, electronically or telephonically.

Members of the public may view the live airing of the JDA meeting on Grand Forks Channel 2 or streamed live through the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofgrandforks. Any member of the public seeking to submit comments relating to an agenda item or public hearing without appearing in person should submit their comments to www.grandforksgov.com/councilcomments or call 701-746-2678 for further information. All comments received prior to 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be considered part of the record of the meeting as if personally presented.

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 Roll Call:

__ Weigel __Osowski __Berg __Lunski __Fridolfs __ Sande __Vein __Bochenski

2. ACTION ITEMS: Hold Public Hearing and take action:

2.1 PACE Loan Request: Twin State Environmental

2.2 Business Park Lot Purchase Offer: 2755 S 48^th Street

2.3 Annual Recertification of EDA RLF Plan

3. ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, May 4, 2026
(Immediately following JDA)

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 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 Proclamations:

a) Worker’s Memorial Day, April 28, 2026

b) National Small Business Week, May 3-9, 2026

c) National Day of Prayer 2026 – May 7, 2026

d) Letter Carrier’s Stamp out Hunger Food Drive Day – May 9, 2026

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing on Application for Tax Incentive Pilot in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from CK Commercial, LLC (The Palmer, formerly referred to as Kingsview)

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

3.2 Public Hearing on Application for Property Tax Incentive - Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from RTVMPS, LLC, (The Domain)

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

3.3 Determination of Protest for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving & Street Lights for 27^th Ave N (N 36^th St to N Washington St

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 Electronic Citizen Comments

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Actuarial Report for Defined Benefit Pension Plan

a) 2026 Actuarial Valuation Report Presentation

b) Pension Update email dated 04/28/2026

5.2 City Engineer Appointment

5.3 Review 2027 CDBG Process, Budget, and Draft Schedule

5.4 Bid Award for Project No. 8796 - Shared Use Path on Columbia Rd (Knight Dr - 17th Ave S.)

5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9064, District No. 800, Paving 27th Ave N. (N Washington - N 36th St)

5.6 Bid Award for 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

5.7 Federal Aid Request for Project No. 9123 - 2028-2031 TIP/TA/HSIP/SS4A

5.8 Water Customer Portal

5.9 Franklin on 4th PILOT

a) Payment in Lieu of Tax Development Agreement

b) Warranty Deed to Franklin on 4th LLC of Development Property

5.10 Grand Forks Event Center Commission - Grand Forks City Code Members and General Provisions Amendments

a) Ordinance amending Grand Forks City Code §24-0203 and §24-0204

b) Current Grand Forks City Code §24-0201 through §24-0206

6. INFORMATION ITEMS - NONE

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List and Engineers Estimates

7.2 Minutes April 20, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20260504