Emergency Management Board

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1. Establishment

The City of Grand Forks and the County of Grand Forks through a Joint Powers Agreement establish a combined emergency management agency.

2. Administration

The agency shall be managed by a board to be known as the Emergency Management Board. The Board shall consist of: a member of the County Commission, appointed by the County Commission; a member of the City Council, appointed by the City Council, and a representative of the public, whose appointment shall be jointly concurred with by the County Commission and the City Council.

3. Powers and Duties

To plan for and implement the establishment of the agency;
To plan for and implement the emergency management systems, including emergency mitigation, preparation, response and recovery functions and activities for all emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made;
To develop a plan for the administration and management of the Emergency Management Agency;
To establish and develop policies governing day to day operations of the agency;
To prepare an annual budget for approval by the City and County;
To employ an Emergency Manager and staff necessary to operate or manage the agency, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority approved by the City and County;
To enter into contracts for the purchase, lease and sale of equipment and/or services necessary to carry out its powers and duties, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority as approved by the City and County;
To plan for future needs of the City and County in relation to emergency services and Emergency Management and make appropriate recommendations to the City and County;
To assure that emergency operational plans are developed to effectively serve the citizens within the agency’s jurisdiction;
To submit an annual report of all functions, activities, and recommendations for consideration by the City and County;

To prepare and submit such grant applications for local, state, federal or other funding which may be available for the administration, operation and management of the Emergency Management program;
Such other powers and duties as may be assigned from time to time by the City and County.

4. Members

Danny Weigel - Term expires January 1, 2021
Grand Forks City Council Representative

Diane Knauf
Grand Forks County Commission Representative

Leah Ista- Term expires March 3, 2022
Representative of the Public

Michelle Rakoczy - Term expires March 4, 2024
Representative of the Public

Heather Everson - Term expires March 5, 2024
Representative of the Public

Annual Joint City Council & Event Center Commission Meeting

Date: 07/13/2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 07/13/2022 12:00 PM 07/13/2022 1:00 PM
Location: Alerus Center Ballroom 5/ Conference Line

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AGENDA

Annual Joint City Council & Event Center

Commission Meeting

Wednesday July 13, 2022 |12:00 PM Ballroom 5/ Conference Line

Agenda Packet, Click here CIP Long Range Plan, Click here

Events Center Commission

Jay Kleven Russell Kraft Clare Albrecht Greg Rixen

Matt Walkowiak Ken Vein Jarrod Spoor ____ Bill Chaves

Julie Rygg ____ Pat McLean

City Council

___ Dana Sande Danny Weigel Kyle Kvamme

Rebecca Osowski Bret Weber Tricia Lunski Ken Vein

1) Call to Order

2) Roll Call

3) Thank you Pat McLean & Welcome Greg Rixen

4) Finance & Renovation Commission Appointment

5) 2021 Overview & 2022 Outlook

6) 2023 Budget Overview

7) Capital Forecast & Portfolio

a. Alerus Center capital reserve and quality of life funding brief

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. Visit Greater Grand Forks

b. UND

10) Questions & Answers

11) Other Discussion

12) 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 Meetings

July 27, 2022; August 24, 2022; September 21, 2022

F & R Committee

August 10, 2022; September 14, 2022; October 12, 2022

Alerus Center Commission

Events Center Commission (3 year terms)

Jay Kleven – Chair, Public at Large Representative Expiration –December 31, 2022
Russell Kraft – Vice Chair, Public at Large Representative Expiration – June 30, 2024
Clare Albrecht – Secretary, Public at Large Representative Expiration - December 31, 2023
Greg Rixen - Public at Large Representative Expiration – June 30, 2025
Matt Walkowiak, - Public at Large Representative Expiration – June 30, 2023
Ken Vein - City Council Representative Expiration - August 1, 2022
Jarrod Spoor - Public at Large Representative Expiration - December 30, 2024
Bill Chaves (non-voting) - UND Representative
Julie Rygg (non-voting) - CVB Representative

Alerus Center Management

(701) 792-1200

Anna Rosburg General Manager

Jonathan Greene Asst. General Manager

Brandon Ruege Director of Finance

Derek Hoffert Regional Director of Partnerships

Shelby Looker Director of Conference Sales & Marketing

Toryn Jones Director of Marketing

Allen Hess Director of Food & Beverage

Polina Selinevich Director of Events

Trevor Hahn Director of Operations

Joint Commission Agenda 7-13-2022 UPDATED