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

Special City Council Meeting and City Council Work Session

Date: 03/29/2021 5:30 PM 03/29/2021 5:30 PM 03/29/2021
Location: City Council Chambers
255 N 4th ST
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota 58203

Video Linkhttps://youtu.be/gdMrmkXdeLQ

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GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

Special Meeting

Monday, March 29, 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

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

1.3 Mayor’s Announcements

2. ACTION ITEMS

2.1 Award Bid for Project No. 8352, Columbia Road Forcemain Relocation at UND Memorial Village Development

2.2 Award Bid for Project No. 8059, Columbia Road Reconstruction (Overpass to north of University Ave)

2.3 Beacon By EPIC Development Demolition Agreement

2.4 Master Plan for City Land South of Alerus Center, Master Plan Presentation, and Associated BMX Club License Agreement

3. CITIZEN COMMENTS

The City Council welcomes your interest and participation. This meeting 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. Participation in the meeting may occur in person, electronically, or telephonically. Any member of the public seeking to comment on items not included on the agenda without attending in person may submit written 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.

4. CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS

5. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

6. ADJOURNMENT

GRAND FORKS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

City Council Work Session

Monday, March 29, 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

City Administration Strategic Priorities 2021-2022 and Beyond, Click Here. (Added 03/29/2021 9:00 a.m.)

City Processes

2.1. Current process of setting Council Agendas and potential changes to city code to have council set its own agendas.

2.2. Current process for nominating citizens to Grand Forks boards, and potential changes to city code to adjust the process. (updated: 03/29/21, 11:00 a.m.)

Economic Development Issues

2.3. A system or set process for issuing city investment in quality of life features that may include arts, parks, recreation, facilities like children's museum etc.

2.4. Redevelopment strategies for areas of town that may need reinvestment

(e.g. large retail store that have gone under and are sitting vacant).

2.5. Increase of childcare availability. Where we are today and what can we do to improve?

Child care in the Grand Forks Region Report and Recommendations (12/19/2014), Click Here (Added 03/29/2021, 9:00 a.m.)

3. ADJOURN

AG CC and WORK SESSION 20210329