Greater Mauston Tourism Association Meeting
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · January 14, 2026
Minutes
GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM
ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 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 January 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Members present were Leanna Hagen,
Meredith Sornsin, Michel Messer and Wendy Murphy. Also present were City Administrator Daron Haugh
and Jessica Bilski (On The Line Presence). Representatives from the Mauston Sharing Pantry were also
present. Absent were Doug Linder and Ben Bader.
2. Minutes: Motion by Hagen, seconded by Sornsin, to approve the December 10, 2025, minutes. Motion
carried by voice vote.
3. Financial Report: The December 2025 financial report was reviewed and will be placed on the February
2026 agenda for approval. Discussion included potential expansion of holiday lighting in 2026 to include
State Street, pending review of state highway restrictions. It was noted that one holiday light was damaged
and as a result, all the lights on State Street were re-positioned.
4. Event Support activities including
a. Event Support Application (if any): None
b. Post Event Follow Up: The “Spruce Up Mauston” event was discussed and the "Best Tree" winner was
awarded to the Mauston Living Food Pantry.
5. July 4, 2026, Support Grant: Motion by Murphy, seconded by Hagen, to approve support for the event in
the amount of $18,700. Motion carried by voice vote. Haugh noted that the event will continue to include
carnival rides and bounce houses.
6. Marketing Activities: Bilski reported that the Mauston Explorer App was accessed 856 times during the
Spruce Up Mauston event and has reached a total of 456 downloads, with more than 100 new downloads
following the event. Potential collaboration with CiviSocial was discussed, and Haugh will coordinate a call
for GMTA for a future meeting.
7. Staff Report: Haugh provided an update regarding a damaged holiday light sign. Messer discussed the
Mauston Wrestling Club and the economic impact that tournaments bring to the Mauston area.
8. Adjourn: Motion by Murphy, seconded by Hagen, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
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Chair Date
Agenda
GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM
ASSOCIATION MEETING AGENDA
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Discussion and Action Regarding Minutes
a. December 10, 2025
3. Discussion Regarding the Financial Report
a. Financial Information
4. Discussion and Action Regarding Event Support activities including
a. Event Support Application (if any):
b. Post Event Follow Up: Discussion and Update Regarding the Spruce Up Mauston Event,
including the Announcement of "Best Tree"
5. Discussion and Action Regarding the July 4, 2026 Support Grant in the Amount of $18,700
6. Discussion and Action Regarding Marketing Activities
7. Staff Report
8. Adjourn
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