Amended Greater Mauston Tourism Association

AMENDED GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM ASSOCIATION MINUTES April 09, 2025 at 6:00 PM 303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Greater Mauston Tourism Association meeting was called to order by Chairperson Michel Messer on April 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Mauston City Hall. Attending members included Diane Dahl, Doug Linder, Michel Messer, Wendy Murphy, Ben Bader, Leanna Hagen, and Micah Playman (by phone). Also, present were Jessica Bilski from On the Line Presence, and Dennis Emery, Jack Stafford, Mike Peck, and Ricke Miller members of the Burton-Koppang American Legion. 2. Minutes: It was noted that Dahl voted nay for the parks progect and Murphy was in attendence. Motion made by Murphy, seconded by Hagen, to approve the minutes of March 12, 2025 with corrections. 3. Financial Report: Motion by Murphy, seconded by Messer, to accept finanicals as provided. Motion carried. 4. Event Support activities: Nothing to report 5. Marketing Activities: a. Castle Rock Lake Waterfest sponsorship of $5,000: Motion was made by Messer, seconded by Linder, to deny. Motion carried. b. Midwest Rider Advertising Agreement: Motion by Messer, seconded by Linder, to approve the Midwest Rider Advertising Agreement of $6,216. Motion carried (aye 5, nay 2 Dahl, Playman). 6. Staff Report Veteran's Memorial: Dennis Emery, Jack Stafford, Mike Peck, and Ricke Miller, members of the committee, were present for a presentation on the monument. It is a living monument for all wars, including the future. It will recognize veterans, gold star families, wartime production employers and employees. A sidewalk will lead from the monument to a parking lot after the Community Center & parking lot are built. Would like to start this summer if enough money is raised by then. Motion by Playman, seconded by Murphy, to table until further information is available. Motion carried. 7. Adjourn Motion by Linder, seconded by Bader to adjourn. Motion carried.