Grand River Center Annual Report 2019 Copyrighted
February 4, 2020
City of Dubuque Action Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Grand RiverCenterAnnual Report2019
SUMMARY: Mitzi Yordy, Managerof the Grand River Center, will make a
presentation to the City Council for the Center's 2019
Annual Report and update of activities in the current fiscal
year, as well as plans for the future.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Grand River Center Annual Report Presentation-MVM City Manager Memo
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Staff memo Staff Memo
Presentation Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grand River Center Presentation of 2019 Annual Report
DATE: January 27, 2020
Mitzi Yordy, Manager of the Grand River Center, will make a presentation to the City
Council for the 2019 Annual Report and update of activities in the current fiscal year, as
well as plans for the future.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: Grand River Center Presentation of 2019 Annual Report
DATE: January 22, 2020
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the opportunity for Mitzi Yordy, Manager
of the Grand River Center, to make a presentation to the City Council for the 2019
Annual Report.
BACKGROUND
Platinum Hospitality was hired as the private management company for the Grand River
Center in 2003. The management contract has a requirement for an annual report to
the City Council. Mitzi Yordy, Manager, would like to present activities in the current
fiscal year, as well as plans for the future.
The Grand River Center has become an integral part of the community since opening.
The Conference and Education Center has been very successful by hosting local
events and activities, as well as bringing conventions and building Dubuque's tourism
industry.
ACTION STEP
I request time on the Council agenda for Mitzi to share the Annual Report.
cc: Mitzi Yordy, General Manager
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