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

Alerus Center Grand Forks Events Center Commission

AGENDA 

Grand Forks Events Center Commission

Wednesday June 28, 2023 |12:00 PM Meeting Room 12/ Conference Line

 

         Jay Kleven                                     Russell Kraft                          Clare Albrecht                      Greg Rixen

         Matt Walkowiak                         Ken Vein                                  Jarrod Spoor

        Bill Chaves                                     Julie Rygg

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Consent Agenda 
    1. Approval of the May 24, 2023 Minutes
  4. May Financials
  5. 2023 Audit
  6. 2024 Budget & Presentation
  7. Surplus Equipment
  8. Management Reports
    1. Executive Report
    2. Finance
    3. Operations
    4. Food and Beverage
    5. Partnerships
    6. Marketing
    7. Conference Sales
    8. Event Management
  9. Committee Reports
    1. Finance & Renovation – 2023 Capital Review
    2. Visit Greater Grand Forks
    3. 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 Meetings

July 26, 2023; August 23, 2023; September 27, 2023

F& R Meetings

August 9, 2023; September 13, 2024; October 25, 2023

Joint Commission/City Council Meeting

July 12, 2024 at 12:00pm

Alerus Center Commission

Events Center Commission (3 year terms)

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

Alerus Center Management

(701) 792-1200

Anna Rosburg                             General Manager

Derek Hoffert                             Asst. General Manager & Director of Partnerships

Shelby Looker                            Director of Conference Sales & Marketing

Toryn Jones                                 Director of Marketing

Allen Hess                                    Director of Food & Beverage

Megan Lenertz                           Director of Events

Dominick Washington              Director of Operations

Andrea Wegener                        Director of Finance

Minutes May 24, 2023

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