East Grand Forks committee members and consultants on Tuesday unveiled to City Council members a sweeping list of proposed renovations to the city's ice arenas and ballfields that's the most ambitious iteration of the city's parks and rec hopes yet.
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East Grand Forks should wait for sales tax before pushing for private arena donations, consultants suggest
A consultant told East Grand Forks City Council members that the city should wait to see if voters approve a planned 1% sales tax before the city embarks on a high-profile fundraising campaign to pay for its list of hoped-for parks and recreation renovations. 8:57 pm, Jul. 13, 2021 ×
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After privately interviewing nearly 60 East Grand Forks movers and shakers, consultants are recommending city officials wait until after a planned sales tax referendum before they roll out a high-profile campaign soliciting private donations to pay for a multi-million-dollar slate of upgrades at the city’s ice arenas and other recreation spots.