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: 06/01/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 06/01/2026 5:30 PM 06/01/2026 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, June 1, 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

2.1 Proclamation – Grand Forks Postal Workers

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES

3.1 Public Hearing and Second Reading of an ordinance for annexation of 70^th Avenue North, located at 4800-6200 Blocks of 70^th Avenue North

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 Comments - Electronically submitted

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Adopt resolutions amending and restating authorizing the issuance of:

a) $1,160,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2025C (SRF)

b) $9,200,000 Refunding Improvement Bonds, Series 2025D (SRF)

5.2 Concur with Employee Representative elected Appointment and Reappointment to Pension and Insurance Committee

5.3 Appointments to Grand Forks Events Center Commission

5.4 Project No. 8984, Police Department Renovation, amendment to project scope

a) City of Grand Forks Staff Report Award Contract for Project No. 8984, Police Department Renovation – Phase 1 dated December 15, 2025

b) Diversified Contractors Change Order

c) Ideal Power Solutions Change Order

d) Building Systems of ND Abatement Proposal

e) Map identifying current scope and proposed additional scope

5.5 Bid Award for Project No. 9057.01, Paving 17^th Ave S (West of 42^nd St)

5.6 Bid Award for Project No. 8850.01, 47^th Ave South Paving & Street Lights (S Columbia Rd – S 34^th St)

5.7 Development Agreement and Plans & Specifications for Project No. 9118, Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, and Storm Sewer for Southern Estates 13^th Addition

5.8 Altru Sports Complex (ASC), Project No. 8224, Phase I and II Updates and ACS Phase II Approvals

a) ASC - Courts & Athletic Development Design Development Presentation dated May 26, 2026

b) McGough GMP #3 dated May 20, 2026

c) McGough Base Estimate GMP #4 dated May 20, 2026

d) JLG Service Proposal Altru Sports Complex - Phase 2 dated May 21, 2026

e) Summary of ASC City and Park District Operations and Maintenance Agreement

f) ASC City and Park District Management & Operating Agreement

5.9 Beacon Development Project

a) Baker Till But-For Analysis Beacon Prepared for the City of Grand Forks, ND dated May 21, 2026

Presentation link

b) City of Grand Forks Beacon Financial Analysis

c) Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Plan

d) Beacon by Epic Project Update and TIF Agreement Amendment dated May 6, 2024.

e) City of Grand Forks Staff Report – Beacon by EPIC TIF Agreement, Mortgage, Purchase Agreement, and Management Agreement dated December 18, 2023.

f) City of Grand Forks Staff Report – Resolution of the City Council of the City of Grand Forks Approving Renewal and Development Plan 2021-01,
Tax Increment Financing District No.021-01 and Tax Increment Financing Development Agreement for Beacon Development Property dated August 23, 2021.

g) City of Grand Forks Staff Report – Tax Incentive Project Approvals – Beacon by EPIC; Memorial Village; Lyon’s; and Block V dated February 1, 2021.

h) The Beacon Development Presentation (Dakota Commercial Overview).

i) TIF Revenue Bond Billed Taxes

j) Beacon Plaza Costs

k) OVG The Beacon Operating Pro Forma – With Ice

l) OVG The Beacon Operating Pro Forma – No Ice

m) Beacon Amended TIF Agreement

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1 Statement of Changes in Cash Balances as of April 30, 2026

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1 Vendor List and Engineer’s Estimate

7.2 Minutes – May 18, 2026

8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

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