1. Purpose

The purpose of the Growth Fund Committee is to initially screen applicants requesting funds from the Growth Fund Jobs Development Authority as referred to the committee. Upon referral of an application, the committee will perform investigations and evaluate proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and offer recommendations to the authority. The committee may also recommend to the authority administrative practices, programs, policies and procedures.

2. Membership

The Growth Fund Committee will be composed of five (5) members representing the following groups and sectors:

1. Three (3) members from the City Council.

2. Two (2) members nominated by the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation. Nominations will be received from the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation and confirmed by City Council.

3. Terms

Three (3) year rotating terms

4. Members

• Bret Weber, President
  City Council Representative
  
  
• Katie Dachtler
  City Council Representative
  
  
• Kyle Kvamme
  City Council Representative
  
  
• Jonathan Holth
  GF Region Economic Development Corporation
  Term Expiration - November 1, 2022
  
  
• Chris Wolf
  GF Region Economic Development Corporation
  Term Expiration - June 15, 2022

• Amy Whitney
  GF Region Economic Development Corporation
  Term Expiration - December 22, 2023
  
  
• Russel Crary
  GF Region Economic Development Corporation
  Term Expiration - December 22, 2023

Other Resources:

Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation

Staff

Meredith Richards   Email
Planning & Community Development Department - 792-2864