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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

  • Jeff Groven, City of Grand Forks Mayor Appointment                                                          Expiration: December 31, 2028
  • Monica Evavold, City of East Grand Forks                                                                              Expiration: December 31, 2028
  • Anna Rosburg, Alerus Center Commission                                                                            Expiration: December 31, 2027
  • Amish Patel, Hotel/Motel Association                                                                   Expiration: December 31, 2028
  • Jody Hodgson, Ralph Engelstad Arena                                                                                    Expiration: December 31, 2027
  • Clare Albrecht, Hotel/Motel Association                                                                                 December 31, 2027
  • Monica Musich, City of Grand Forks Mayor Appointment                                                   December 20, 2027
  • Julie Rygg, Executive Director/Secretary
  • Mike Orr, Grand Forks Park District                                                                                         Expiration: December 31, 2026
  • Jennifer Swangler, University of North Dakota                                                                      Expiration: December 31, 2028

Staff

Julie Rygg, Secretary/Executive Director  Email
Greater Grand Forks CVB - 746-0444

Grand Forks City Council Sine die, Organizational, & Regular Business Meeting & JDA

  • Video Linkhttps://www.youtube.com/live/3GgDVO34-VE?si=rDp0f1sHtGceSV1S&t=341

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 5:30 PM
Council Chambers 

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.

Roll Call:   __ Weigel __ Osowski __ Berg __ Lunski __ Fridolfs __ Sande __ Vein

1.   GENERAL BUSINESS

1.1  Welcome and Roll Call

2.   ACTION ITEMS

2.2 Recognition of Council Members

3.   ADJOURNMENT

3.1 Adjourn sine die.

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 5:30 PM 

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.

Roll Call:   __ Weigel __ Osowski __ Berg __ Salentiny __ Fridolfs__ Sande __ Vein

1.         ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE       

1.1       Administer oath of office to Municipal Judge

1.2       Administer oaths of office to Council Members

2.         GENERAL BUSINESS                 

2.1        Welcome and Roll Call

3.         ACTION ITEMS

3.1       Elect president of the city council.

3.2       Elect vice president of the city council.

3.3       Appointment of city attorney

            3.3.1   Memorandum of Understanding Regarding City Attorney Services

3.         ADJOURNMENT

GRAND FORKS GROWTH FUND,
A JOBS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 2026
(Immediately following City Council Sine Die and Organizational Meeting)

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  __Salentiny __Fridolfs  __ Sande  __Vein  __Bochenski

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

2.1       Business Park Lot Purchase Termination:  Ideal Aerosmith 

3.       ADJOURN

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 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 ____ Salentiny  ____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       Public Hearing on Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

3.2       Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance relating to Off-Street Parking 

3.3       Public Hearing and Second Reading of an Ordinance annexing the east 80.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, TJ’s Third Addition 

3.4       Public Hearing and Determination of Protest on a request to vacate a portion of North 21st Street 

3.5       Public Hearing on application from Beacon East Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Spirit Building) and Beacon NW Real Estate Holdings, LLC (1923 Building), for Property Tax Incentive in the form of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) and Approval of the application for Renaissance Zone Project from CDJTB4, LLC (Beacon Building 3) 

            a) Tax Incentive Application from Beacon East Real Estate Holdings, LLC (Spirit)

            b) Tax Incentive Application from Beacon NW Real Estate Holdings, LLC (1923) 

            c) Baker Tilly But-For Analysis Beacon Prepared for City of Grand Forks, ND, dated May 21, 2026         

                          Presentation from June 1, 2026 City Council meeting 

            d) City of Grand Forks Beacon Financial Analysis

            e) City of Grand Forks Renaissance Zone Plan

            f) Renaissance Zone Application from CDJTB4, LLC

            g) Beacon Development Presentation (Dakota Commercial Project Overview)     

 Public Comment received electronically

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       Amendment #1 to Engineering Services Task Order for Project No. 9094 (District No. 629), Sanitary Sewer, Project No. 9095 (District No. 369), Watermain, and Project No. 9096 (District No. 630), Storm Sewer for Grand Park First Addition

5.2       Public Health Department Rural Health Transformation Program 

5.3       Set Public Hearing on Amendment to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan

5.4       Applications for property tax exemption of improvements to residential and commercial buildings at various locations

6.       INFORMATION ITEMS

6.1       Official Results from June 9, 2026 Election

7.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND BILLS:

7.1       Vendor List and Engineers Estimates

7.2       Minutes –June 15, 2026 

8.       CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

9.       MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

10.     ADJOURNMENT

AG CC-JDA 20260706 AG CC-JDA 20260706
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