Board of Health

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1. Composition and Powers

The Board of Health shall consist of five (5) members:  One (1) member of the Grand Forks City Council; one (1) member of the Grand Forks County Board of Commissioners; two (2) members of the public; and the Public Health Officer.  Each member shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Grand Forks City Council.  The Board shall have and exercise the power conferred upon it by law. 

  • Dr. Joel Walz
    Health Officer
    Term Expires: July 18, 2027
  • Anthony Hodny
    County Commission Member
    Term Expires: January 7, 2030
  • Rebecca Osowski
    City Council Member
    Term Expires: July 31, 2027

  • Allie Gowan
    Citizen Representative
    Term Expires: July 31, 2029
  • Dr. David Bradley
    Citizen Representative
    Term Expires: September 30, 2030

Tess Wall, Director of Grand Forks Public Health - 701-787-8100

Grand Forks Events Center Commission - Alerus Center

AGENDA
Grand Forks Events Center Commission

Wednesday July 22, 2026 |12:00 PM City Council Chambers

 

        Irene Halbritter                  _ Russell Kraft                      Matt Fischer                   Landon Bahl

         Ryan Graf                                Ken Vein                              Julie Rygg                         Bill Chaves

1) Call to Order

2) Roll Call

3) Consent Agenda

     a. Approval of June 24, 2026, meeting minutes

4) Approval of June 2026 Financials

5) 2025 Audit Results – Brian Opsahl

6) Officer Elections and F & R Member Appointment

7) Scoreboard Project Update – Christian Danielson

8) Management Reports
     a. Executive Report
     b. Finance
     c. Operations
     d. Food and Beverage
     e. Partnerships
      f. Marketing
     g. Conference Sales
     h. Event Management

9) Committee Reports
     a. Finance & Renovation –2026 Capital Review
     b. Visit Greater Grand Forks
     c. UND

10) Other

11) Adjournment

NOTE: Members of the Alerus Center Commission may participate in the Committee meeting and any possible executive session which may constitute a quorum of the Commission as well as the Committee.

Alerus Center Mission Statement

The mission of the Alerus Center is to provide premier entertainment and events that stimulate economic impact and improve the quality of life for Grand Forks area citizens

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Commission

August 26, 2026; September 23, 2026; October 28, 2026

Finance & Renovation

August 12, 2026; September 9, 2026; October 14, 2026

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