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: 05/18/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 05/18/2026 5:30 PM 05/18/2026 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, May 18, 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 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 Applicant has withdrawn the request for these items:

a) Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to dedicate rights of way on the plat of Grand Reserve First Addition and final approval of the plat, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South.

b) Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to amend the zoning map to rezone from Desoto PUD Amendment No. 2 to Desoto PUD Amendment No. 3, located at 1400-1900 Blocks of 32^nd Avenue South

3.2 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance and Final 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 60^th Avenue South

3.3 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance dedicating R/W and Final Approval of plat of Southern Estates Thirteenth Addition, located in 3200-3400 Blocks of 46^th Avenue South

3.4 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance and Final 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 46^th Avenue South

3.5 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to Annex Southern Estates Thirteenth Addition, located at 3200-3400 Blocks of 46^th Avenue South

3.6 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance and Final 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

Link to electronically received citizen comment for Item 3.6

3.7 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance and Final 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

3.8 Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance to amend Section 18-0220 relating to F-1 (Floodway) and F-2 (Floodplain) Districts

3.9 Determination of Protest for Project No. 9050/9101, District No. 797/631, Reconstruct 5^th Ave S & Storm Sewer (Demers Ave – 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 General Citizen Comment.

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Set public hearing on an amendment to CDBG COVID Funds

5.2 Mortgage & Assignment of Rents Subordination Request – 116 S 3^rd St

5.3 Bid Award for Project No. 8730 Point Bridge Rehab

5.4 Bid Award for Project Nos. 9050 & 9101, District Nos. 797 and 631, Reconstruct 5th Ave S & Storm Sewer (Demers Ave to Washington St)

5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9052.1 & 9052.2 Southend Drainway Expansion & Southern Estates 9th Pond Outfall Lowering

5.6 Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Phase II, Project No. 8569, Time Extension Request and Associated Amendments

a) March 4, 2025 Letter to City requesting extension

b) Contingency Log WWTP Phase II

c) Amendment 2

d) Amendment 3

e) Project Budget

5.7 Replat of Lots 35 and 36, Block 1, KingsView Eighth Resubdivision, locates at 6039 and 6043 South 14^th Street

5.8 Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, Grand Valley First Addition, located at 1707 62^nd Avenue South

5.9 Replat of Lot 12, Block 11, Traill’s Addition, located at 514 3^rd Avenue South

5.10 Replat of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Columbia Park 32n Addition, located at 3810, 3900, 3950 39^th Avenue South

5.11 Preliminary approval of vacation of North 21^st Street, located at 2023 Dyke Avenue

5.12 Introduction of Ordinance and Preliminary Approval of and ordinance to amend Section 18-0302 related to Off-Street Parking and Loading.

5.13 Preliminary approval of an ordinance for annexation of 70^th Avenue North, located at 4800-6200 Blocks of 70^th Avenue North

5.14 Resolution of Governing Body for Project No. 8577, District No. 363, Highway 81 & Associated Area Watermain Expansion Phase III

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Investment Portfolio Summary as of April 30, 2026

6.2 Statement of Changes in Cash Balances

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List

7.2 Minutes – May 4, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

AG CC 20260518