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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Duluth Entertainment And Convention Center Authority


Address

350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN
55802-2698

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Staff

ENABLING LEGISLATION
1998 Minn. Laws Chap. 404 Sec. 61 (Originally 1963 Minn. Laws Chap. 305)
Enabled: 04-21-1998
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Ronni Murphy
(218) 623-1215
CHAIR
Laura Mullen
(218) 279-2722

TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Contact
rmurphy@decc.org
(218) 623-1215
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
laura@bentpaddlebrewing.com
(218) 279-2722
Yes
Membership
Seven members are appointed by the mayor of Duluth, with the approval of the city council, evidenced by resolution, and four members are appointed by the governor, who serve at the pleasure of the governor.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $0.00
  • Other Compensation: Expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The powers and duties of the Board of Directors are as set forth in the enabling legislation.

The Board of Directors shall oversee management of the business, property and affairs of the organization, and may exercise and delegate any and all of the powers of the organization as it sees fit, subject only to restrictions imposed by statute and bylaws. The Board of Directors shall appoint, direct and evaluate the Executive Director. The Board shall also establish governance level policies; oversee operational goals and objectives; emphasize overall planning; adopt the budget; establish board committees; and authorize meetings.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The DECC’s mission statement, as defined by the Board of Directors: We host events, create experiences, and drive our regional economy.

The DECC is committed to providing a multi-dimensional entertainment and convention facility with high quality integrated support services that will maximize the economic and social benefit to our business community, our investors, our clients and our customers. The method used to accomplish the mission will revolve around: providing a consistently high level of customer service; operating in a fiscally responsible manner; recognizing our obligation as public entity; providing a well-maintained facility that is a source of pride to our community; insisting on excellence in all aspects of Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center operations, including safety of the public and employees; providing broad public access to facility and events; and engaging in partnership with community businesses.

Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 1-2
Meeting Frequency: Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

Meetings are held at:
Meeting spaces within the DECC complex.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 500.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $5,000.00

Expenses Description:


Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions

NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Stephanie LaFleur Member 7/17/2024
Beth Pierce Member 8/14/2024
Kristi Schmidt Member 9/18/2024

No pending appointments found.

POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
ACTION
Executive Director
The Board
Filled
07/01/2025
Mayor Appointment #1
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
06/30/2027
Mayor Appointment #2
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
08/16/2025
Mayor Appointment #3
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
06/30/2026
Mayor Appointment #4
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
06/30/2026
Mayor Appointment #5
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
06/30/2026
Mayor Appointment #6
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
06/30/2027
Mayor Appointment #7
Mayor of Duluth
Filled
06/30/2027

Current Members (4)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Member #1
Governor
Filled
06/30/2026
Member #2
Governor
Filled
06/30/2026
Member #3
Governor
Filled
06/30/2026
Member #4
Governor
Filled
06/30/2026