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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
Special City Council Meeting & Committee of the Whole
- Date: 10/11/2021 5:30 PM
- Location: City Council Chambers
255 N 4th ST
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203
- Video Linkhttps://youtu.be/ZhSm8ARe1z0
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Special Meeting
Monday, October 11, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.
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. All in person participation will be conducted in accordance with COVID-19 precautions including social distancing modifications as recommended by the CDC, the North Dakota Department of Health and/or the Grand Forks Public Health Department. Limited space is available for public attendance.
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. 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 701-746-2664 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 Welcome and Roll Call
____ Weigel ____ Dachtler ____ Weber ____ Mock ____Kvamme ____Sande ____ Vein
2. PUBLIC HEARING
2.1 Public Hearing on Payment in Lieu of Property Development Agreement for Block V, LLC.
3. ACTION ITEMS
3. Application for Property Tax Incentives for New or Expanding Businesses from Block V LLC.
5. Block V Development Agreement
6. Promissory Note to Grand Forks Growth Fund
7. Mortgage to Grand Forks Growth Fund
8. Guaranty to Grand Forks Growth Fund
9. Block V Property Tax Incentive Analysis Spreadsheet
10. Affidavit of Publication – Notice to Competitors
4. ADJOURNMENT
GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Monday, October 11, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.
(Immediately following Special City Council Meeting)
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. All in person participation will be conducted in accordance with COVID-19 precautions including social distancing modifications as recommended by the CDC, the North Dakota Department of Health and/or the Grand Forks Public Health Department. Limited space is available for public attendance.
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. 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 701-746-2664 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 Welcome and Roll Call
____ Weigel ____ Dachtler ____ Weber ____ Mock ____Kvamme ____Sande ____ Vein
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
2.2 Renaissance Zone Project GF-71, Harry’s on Demers
2.3 Mortgage Assumption Request – Architectural Properties (Updated with additional information10/11 10:53 a.m.)
2.4 Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission – Jacey Johnston
2.5 Surplus Property for Water Works
2.6 Budget Amendment – Public Building Fund
3. ADJOURN
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