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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.
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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.
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To purchase and sell supplies, goods, equipment as may be reasonably necessary and/or convenient.
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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.
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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.
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To establish committees, determine committee membership, and delegate powers to such committees, employees, and staff as the bureau sees fit.
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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.
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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.
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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: 06/15/2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
- Location: Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers
255 N 4th St
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 N 4th 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 2027 Mayor’s Salary and General Fund Budget Preview (Presentation)
Handout A) FY27 Salary Plan
Handout B) Mill Levy Comparison
Handout C) General Fund Summary
Handout D) Budget Process Timeline
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES - None
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.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Deep Dive Well Feature Management and Operations Agreement
a) Deep Dive Well Feature Management and Operations Agreement
b) Approved staff report from 04/28/2025 COW / 05/05/2025 City Council
c) Approved staff report from 01/26/2026 COW / 02/02/2026 City Council
d) Approved staff report from 03/23/2026 COW
5.2 Altru Sports Complex (ASC) – Altru Naming Rights Agreement
a) Altru Sports Complex (ASC) Building Naming Rights Agreement.
5.7 Consultant Selection and Agreement for Project No. 9113, Alerus Center Scoreboard Replacement
5.8 Bid Award for Bid #2026-7 Sanitation Division Front Load Sanitation Truck
5.9 Public Works Surplus Equipment
5.10 Sign Appeal at Memorial Village Track, located at 2501 Red Jarrett Way
5.11 Replat of Lot 1, Block 1, TJ’s Third Addition, located at 5675 South Washington St
5.14 Preliminary approval of Vacation of Utility Easement, located at 4225 & 4243 Gateway Drive
5.15 Adopt Resolution to authorize issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bond Series 2026D (DWSRF) and 2026E (CWSRF)
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.1 Investment Management Summary as of May 31, 2026
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:
7.1 Vendor List
8. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
9. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
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