Greater Mauston Tourism Committee
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · February 12, 2025
Minutes
GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM
COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Greater Mauston Tourism Association was called to order on
February 12, 2025, by Chairperson Michel Messer at 6:00 pm at Mauston City Hall. Attending
members were Diane Dahl, Doug Linder, Michel Messer, Ben Bader, and Leanna Hagen. Absent
was Wendy Murphy and Micah Playman. Jessica Bilski from On the Line Presence, and Daron
Haugh City Administrator.
2. Minutes: Was not included in packet tabled until next meeting.
3. Financials: Motion made by Hagen, seconded by Linder to approve the financial reports. Motion
carried.
4. Event Support activities: None
a. Event Support Application (if any):
b. Post Event Follow Up - G.O.L.D. was not able to make the meeting but Haugh noted that it
was a near record turn out for the Ice Fishing Tournament.
5. Marketing Activities:
a. Think Local Ad: Motion made by Messer, seconded by Linder to table the Think Local Ad
until further notice. Motion carried.
b. Mauston Tourism App: This item was tabled
c. Annual 4th of July event: Motion by Bader, seconded by Messer to approve $15,000 for the
carnival rides which will take place on Saturday, July 5. Motion carried.
6. Staff Report:
a. Community Center project: The board is open to future discussions of possibly donating
money to this project.
b. Christmas lights: Motion by Messer, seconded by Hagen to approve Haugh to purchase
lights for light pole decorations, riverwalk, and lighted a tree not to exceed $60,000. Motion
carried.
7. Adjourn: Motion by Linder, seconded by Messer to adjourn. Motion carried at 6:55 pm.
Agenda
GREATER MAUSTON TOURISM
COMMITTEE AGENDA
February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
303 Mansion Street Mauston, WI
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Discussion and action relating to Minutes
3. Discussion and possible action relating to Financial Report including
a. Financials
4. Discussion and possible action relating to Event Support activities including
a. Event Support Application (if any):
b. Post Event Follow Up, if any
5. Discussion and possible action relating to Marketing Activities including
a. Discussion and action regarding the Think Local Ad cost of $2,995 for a six minute segment
b. Discussion and action regarding proposal for Mauston Tourism App
c. Discussion and action regarding sponsorship towards the annual 4th of July event
6. Staff Report
a. Discussion and action regarding donation to the Community Center project.
b. Discussion and action regarding Christmas lights for the 2025 season.
7. Adjourn
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discussed in any order. It is also possible that a quorum of other governmental bodies of the municipality
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