Tourism Committee

Tourism Committee Meeting Agenda Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:30 AM Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from date 2-4 Tourism Committee - 15 Aug 2023 5. ROOM TAX REPORT a. 3Q23 Room Tax Collections 5-6 Memo: 3Q23 Room Tax Collections 6. NEW BUSINESS a. New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Funding Request - Fun Fest 7 - 12 Memo: Tourism Funding Request - New Richmond Chamber Fun Fest b. Halos of the St. Croix Valley Funding Request - 13th Annual Memorial 13 - 16 Walk/Run Memo: Tourism Funding Request - Halos of the St. Croix Valley 13th Annual Memorial Walk/Run c. Heritage Center Tourism Funding Request - Hillside Series 17 - 19 Memo: Tourism Funding Request - Hillside Series d. November Tourism Marketing Seminar Recap 20 Memo: November Tourism Marketing Seminar Recap e. Tourism Marketing Logo 21 - 22 Memo: Tourism Marketing Logo f. Downtown Speaker System 23 Memo: Downtown Speaker System 7. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS 8. ADJOURNMENT  Tourism Committee Meeting Minutes 7:30 AM - Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Council Chambers The Tourism Committee of the City of New Richmond was called to order on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 7:30 AM, in the Council Chambers, with the following members present: PRESENT: Kim Dimick, Brian Meyer, Pete Vrieze, Dawn Jacobson, Timothy Sass ABSENT: OTHERS Michelle Scanlan, Lexi Derrick PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ADOPTION OF AGENDA Timothy Sass made a motion to adopt the Agenda. Brian Meyer seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES FROM: Dawn Jacobson made a motion to approve the Minutes from July 27, 2023. Timothy Sass seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. ROOM TAX REPORT 2Q23 ROOM TAX COLLECTIONS Lexi Derrick explained that the Tourism Committee had the following funds available to allocate for second quarter 2023: Room Tax Collected $45,908.20 70% of Collections $32,135.74 Carry Forward Funds $15,856.16 Total Funds Available $47,991.90 REVIEW OF FUNDING REQUESTS Tourism Committee Meeting August 15, 2023 NEW RICHMOND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUNDING REQUEST - PARK ART FAIR Lexi Derrick presented the application for Tourism Funding from the New Richmond Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Park Art Fair. Discussion took place on how the event compared to last year in regards to attendance, new vendors and what forms of advertising they used. Hana Peterson was present from the Chamber for questions. The expenses that were considered for reimbursement include: Entertainment, Trolley Services, Port-a-Potties, Garbage, Water, and Marketing. ACTION OF FUNDING REQUESTS Brian Meyer made a motion to recommend funding for 2Q23 Tourism to Council as: NRACC - Park Art Fair: $6,064.07 Timothy Sass seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS STAFF REIMBURSEMENT FOR UPDATING TRAVEL WISCONSIN Lexi Derrick and Michelle Scanlan went over the number of postings that would need to be researched and updated to the Travel Wisconsin website for New Richmond to be up-to-date. Staff will track their time within the payroll system and then bring back the reimbursement request at a further date. The committee was sent a list of all the postings still needing to be updated and for any input if there was any missing. Timothy Sass made a motion made a motion to approve up to $1,500 in 2023 for staff reimbursement for researching and updating New Richmond postings to the Travel Wisconsin website. Dawn Jacobson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. BRANDING AND QR CODE BID Lexi Derrick and Michelle Scanlan recently met with Serena Wildt, with Minuteman Press, where they reviewed that the Tourism Committee would like to create a brand for visiting the City of New Richmond. Since that meeting, Serena was able to provide the committee with a quote of $500 for design services. Dawn Jacobson made a motion made a motion to approve the bid for design services of $500. Brian Meyer seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. MARKETING RESOURCES Michelle Scanlan advised that she has reached out to multiple marketing specialists to see if they or someone they know would be a resource to bring in and present to the public on unique, tactical ways to market an event. Dawn Jacobson mentioned it would be beneficial if the representative could provide feedback in regards to how groups can track their advertisement to see who it is all reaching. Staff will bring back a recommendation for a Specialist to the next work session meeting with the intent of having the information meeting for the public later this fall. No action needed. COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS Tourism Committee Meeting August 15, 2023 The Tourism Committee agreed to have a work session on September 26th to review designs from Minuteman Press and the recommended Marketing Representative. ADJOURNMENT Timothy Sass made a motion to adjourn at 8:24am. Dawn Jacobson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Tourism Committee Meeting August 15, 2023  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 29 Nov 2023 Subject: 3Q23 Room Tax Collections BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Room tax collections through September 30, 2023 total $56,834.45 which is a $604 or 1% decrease from prior year. The table below illustrates tax collection for third quarter over the last five years. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Tourism Committee has the following funds available to allocate for third quarter 2023: Room Tax Collected $56,834.45 70% of Collections $39,784.12 Carry Forward Funds $41,927.83 Total Funds Available $81,711.95 Page 2 of 2  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 14 Nov 2023 Subject: New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Funding Request - Fun Fest BACKGROUND INFORMATION: New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce submitted an application for Tourism Funding to support their Fun Fest 2023. Fun Fest is an annual community celebration that brings people to New Richmond over four days. The festival includes a carnival, food booths, beer tent, parade, and more. A full application is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Funding Request is for $35,363.25. Most of the expenses fall within qualified expenses besides the fence. Funding requests were submitted for City Street, Alcohol, Sound and Bartending Permits which have previously not been a request presented to the committee, this will be outlined during the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: After reviewing this application, the Tourism Committee can move: Approve: Approve all or a portion of the requested funds for qualified expenses. Deny: Deny all or a portion of the requested funds for qualified expenses. Table: Table the application until a future meeting with a request for future consideration. ATTACHMENTS: Application  ‘,T‘_ CITY OF NEW RICHMOND THE CITY BEAUTIFUL Tourism Promotion and Development Funding Request Process Obiective Since 1996, the City of New Richmond has collected a lodging tax under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615. Lodging tax receipts are used to stimulate, promote, advertise, develop and publicize tourism and development of the City and hotel and business community. The Tourism Committee is responsible to develop, review and provide funding recommendations to the City Council which are related to tourism promotion and development. n: ucu r um Tourism Funding is a reimbursement grant. The Tourism Committee will review applications according to the below calendar and then make funding recommendations to the City Council. The Tourism Committee makes every attempt to stick to the below calendar, but availability of funds may adjust disbursement. Contact City Staff with questions regarding the timing of a specific request. The 2022 Funding Schedule Meetings are as follow 5: 0 1Q23: Events that took place in the First Quarter (Jan, Feb, Mar) are due May 15‘,2023. 0 ZQZ3: Events that took place in the Second Quarter (Apr, May, June) are due August 15‘,2023. 0 3023: Events that took place in the Third Quarter (July, Aug, Sept) are due November 15‘,2023 0 4QZ3: Events that took place in the Fourth Quarter (Oct, Nov, Dec) are due February 15‘,2024. **You can check the City website for meeting dates, applicant is encouraged to attend meeting. ** Quali?ed Exgenses The following are marketing expenses that the Tourism Committee will consider for reimbursement. Marketing outside St. Croix County Trade show booth space and materials Newspaper Advertising (printed) Advertising and promotion materials Television/Radio/ Social Media distributed within St. Croix County Advertising 0 Signage and Banners at an Event Site 0 Billboards Parade Entries Literature and other printed materials Expenses involved in obtaining live, distributed at outside-related events remote television/radio broadcasts 0 Direct mail pieces The following are operational expenses that the Tourism Committee will consider for reimbursement. 0 Facility Enhancements/Beautification o Tents/Temporary Structures Porta Potties @ an Event 0 Utility Charges related to event Featured Entertainment Completed applications go to City of New Richmond, Attn: Tourism Committee, 156 E 15‘Street, New Richmond, WI 54017 or email to Iuerm u: newrvnnmunnw uv Application Adopted August 23, 2022 Page Page 2 of 6  3:1. CITY os NEW RICHMOND Tl-IE CiTY BEAUTIFUL Tourism Promotion and Development Funding Request Application Please provide the following information to assist the Tourism Committee in understanding how the event/project promoted and/ordeveloped tourism within the City and hotel and business community. Name of Applicant & Organization: New Richmond Chamber of Commerce Federal ID Number: 39—1130473 Tax Status of Applicant (Corporation, Non-Profit, Governmental body, etc.) 501c6 Mailing Address: 245 S Knowles Avenue Telephone (Cell): 715-563-3923 (Work): 715-246-2900 Email Address(es): director@newrichmondchamber.com DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDING REQUEST Describe in detail the event/project (attach additional sheets if necessary): Fun Fest. Annual community celebration that brings up to 10,000 people to New Richmond over four days. The festival includes a carnival, food booths, beer tent, parade, and more. How did the project promote tourism in New Richmond? It has a long history and is well known in the region as one of the biggest festivals in the area. We market the event throughout the county and into Polk and Pierce counties, along with the eastern suburbs of Minnesota. What market did the project target and why? Provide number of attendees with supporting detail. We use print media, radio, signage, posters and chamber platforms like e-news and Facebook/Instagram. Carnival set a record for attendance/salesthis year. We estimate 2,500 attendees per day, using the carnival numbers, ATM activity, beer sales and food booth sales to gauge success of the event. How was the event advertised or promoted? Facebook, Instagram, Chamber e-news, signage throughout the county, newspaper advertising, shopper advertising,posters, radio, and word of mouth. Application Adopted August 23, 2022 Page | Page 3 of 6  PROJECT BUDGET Project funding request: $35,363.25 Total project cost: $52,705.56 . Please attach a copy the budget. Will applicant receive any additional funds (grants, donations, event fee, etc.)? If yes, please outline the sources and timing of additional funds to be received. Free admission. No donations. No grants. Sponsors sought and dollars received after the event, totaling approximately $6,250.00 Did this project require city resources (road closure, security, city permits, etc.)? If so, please list city resources required. Yes, police, utilities and city parks department. Road closures, utility activation, city permits including parade, street use permits, use of amplification devices. Police presence at beer tent and parade. Name and address of person responsible for accounting for the funds, if different than the applicant Rob Kreibich, Executive Director of the NR Chamber Please indicate individual responsible for providing feedback/respond to questions, if different than applicant: Na me: Rob Kreibich Contact Info: director@newrichmondchabmer.com I declare that I have read the above application and that it is a true, correct and complete statement of the intended use of the requested funds. I understand all invoices and receipts that go along with the funding request must be turned in to the City of New Richmond within 30 days of the award of funds to claim the monies. Applicant“: Namrr Signature (REQUIRED):Email address: Date: 10/9/23 di1'ect0r@newrichmondchambelacom Submit application to: Mail: City of New Richmond Attn: Tourism Committee New Richmond, WI 54017 |derrick@newri chmondwigov Application Adopted August 23, 2022 Page | Page 4 of 6  un est 2023 udget Tourism Fud Request All Other Budget Expenses Bud et Revenue Te|evision/Radio/ Socia Media Advertising O'Rourke Media INV 33291 ($300 00) Facebook $94.45) Bi Iboards Billboards INV 3567 ($750.00) Direct Mai Print Direct Mail INV 70276 ($467.28) Advertising and promotion materials distributed within St. Croix Coul O'Rourke Media INV 33291 ($300.00) Signage and Banners at an Event Site Posters & Signage ($654.09) Faci ity Enhancementsl Beautification Fence |NV181’| ($5,820.00) Porta Potties @ Event Porta Potties ($4,011.76) Featured Entertainment Parade Sound ($350.00) Osceola HS Band Parade ($500.00) Somerset HS Band Parade ($500.00) Stone Daisy 7/14 24 Seven Events & Marketin u 2,500.00) Junk FM 7/13 g INV DO2311713 $3,000.00) roy Lync ($3,000.00) Daytime Music Kar Jackers $500.00) Sound Audio Adrenaiine Sound ($2,944.47) Bean Bag Rental ($350.00) Tents and Temporary Structures ($6,489.01) Page 5 of 6  Food Court Tent & Tables INV 2023184 ($2,750.00) Uti ity Charges Re ated to Event Ice IPM/7181230137 ($1,122.80) Electrical Set Up ($325.00) City Utility ($92.90) City Utilty ($371.01) City Street & Alcohol Permits City Sound Pe mit City Bartending Permits Garbage INV 8299 Garbage (In Kind) $9 NV ($475.00) Hockey team Clean Up Garbage Clean Up Garbage Liners/Stantions Lanters Other Beer ($8,828.63) ($1,320.05) Beverage Sales $32 ,050.00 Security ($700.00) Parade Volunteers ($500.00) Ambasador Lunch/Set Up ($136.77) Parade Stage Flat Bed (In Kind) $0.00 UTV Rental (In Kind) $0.00 Homeowners Hotel (S 184.06) Event Insurance ($979.00) spun sorshi C- $6,250.00 Registration Fees 2,500.00 Total Event Expense ($52,705.56) Event Gross Revenue $40,800.00 Net Profit ($11,905.55) Total Tourism Fund Request (s3s.3a3.25) Page 6 of 6  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 14 Nov 2023 Subject: Halos of the St. Croix Valley Funding Request - 13th Annual Memorial Walk/Run BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Holos St. Croix Valley submitted an application for Tourism Funding to support their 13th Annual Memorial Walk/Run. Halos hosts this annual event to raise funds to support their mission of helping families who lose a child from miscarriage through age 20 in Wisconsin and Minnesota. A full application is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Funding Request is for $2,585.16. All of the expenses fall within the qualified expenses, those will be outlined during the meeting. RECOMMENDATION: After reviewing this application, the Tourism Committee can move: Approve: Approve all or a portion of the requested funds for qualified expenses. Deny: Deny all or a portion of the requested funds for qualified expenses. Table: Table the application until a future meeting with a request for future consideration. ATTACHMENTS: Halos - Tourism Funding Request  Tourism Promotion and Development Funding Request Process Objective Since 1996, the City of New Richmond has collected a lodging tax under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615. Lodging tax receipts are used to stimulate, promote, advertise, develop and publicize tourism and development of the City and hotel and business community. The Tourism Committee is responsible to develop, review and provide funding recommendations to the City Council which are related to tourism promotion and development. Funding Request Process Tourism Funding is a reimbursement grant. The Tourism Committee will review applications according to the below calendar and then make funding recommendations to the City Council. The Tourism Committee makes every attempt to stick to the below calendar, but availability of funds may adjust disbursement. Contact City Staff with questions regarding the timing of a specific request. The 2022 Funding Schedule Meetings are as follows:  1Q23: Events that took place in the First Quarter (Jan, Feb, Mar) are due May 1st, 2023.  2Q23: Events that took place in the Second Quarter (Apr, May, June) are due August 1st, 2023.  3Q23: Events that took place in the Third Quarter (July, Aug, Sept) are due November 1st, 2023.  4Q23: Events that took place in the Fourth Quarter (Oct, Nov, Dec) are due February 1st, 2024. **You can check the City website for meeting dates, applicant is encouraged to attend meeting.** Qualified Expenses The following are marketing expenses that the Tourism Committee will consider for reimbursement.  Marketing outside St. Croix County  Trade show booth space and materials  Newspaper Advertising (printed)  Advertising and promotion materials  Television/Radio/ Social Media distributed within St. Croix County Advertising  Signage and Banners at an Event Site  Billboards  Parade Entries  Literature and other printed materials  Expenses involved in obtaining live, distributed at outside-related events remote television/radio broadcasts  Direct mail pieces The following are operational expenses that the Tourism Committee will consider for reimbursement.  Facility Enhancements/Beautification  Tents/Temporary Structures  Porta Potties @ an Event  Utility Charges related to event  Featured Entertainment Completed applications go to City of New Richmond, Attn: Tourism Committee, 156 E 1st Street, New Richmond, WI 54017 or email to lderrick@newrichmondwi.gov. ApplicationPage 2 of 4 Adopted August 23, 2022 Page | 1 Tourism Promotion and Development Funding Request Application Please provide the following information to assist the Tourism Committee in understanding how the event/project promoted and/or developed tourism within the City and hotel and business community. Name of Applicant & Organization: Jamie Jacobs, Halos of the St. Croix Valley Federal ID Number: 46-4220801 Tax Status of Applicant (Corporation, Non-Profit, Governmental body, etc.) Non-Profit Mailing Address: 207 S. Knowles Ave. New Richmond, WI 54017 Telephone (Cell): 866-411-4256 (Work): 866-411-4256 Email Address(es): halosofthestcroixvalley@gmail.com DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDING REQUEST Describe in detail the event/project (attach additional sheets if necessary): Halos 13th Annual Memorial Walk/Run and Family Fun Day was held on August 5th,2023 at Mary Park in New Richmond. This is our largest annual fundraiser, funds raised go towards our mission of helping families who lose a child from miscarriage through age 20 in Wisconsin and Minnesota. How did the project promote tourism in New Richmond? We had 2,004 people register to walk and run at the event. We would estimate a couple hundred others just came to support friends and family walking, shop from the vendors, purchase from food trucks, attend the raffle, attend the kids carnival, etc. Most of the people attending live outside of New Richmond and came to town specifically for our event. What market did the project target and why? Provide number of attendees with supporting detail. We had a good mix of attendees, most were childloss families themselves with their other children and relatives that wanted to support them. Some were community members just seeing what was going on. How was the event advertised or promoted? We advertised on our social media, local social media pages in the community and surrounding communities as well as we posted flyers all over within about 60 miles of New Richmond as volunteers could take them places to hang up them up. ApplicationPage 3 of 4 Adopted August 23, 2022 Page | 2  PROJECT BUDGET Project funding request: $ 2,585.16 Total project cost: $ 29,499.59 . Please attach a copy the budget. Will applicant receive any additional funds (grants, donations, event fee, etc.)? If yes, please outline the sources and timing of additional funds to be received. We did receive donations. We had a participation fee for walkers and runners, but not an event fee. We receieved sponsorships from local buisnesses as well. We raised $166,925.25 after expenses. Everything receieved was received on or before August 5th, 2023. Did this project require city resources (road closure, security, city permits, etc.)? If so, please list city resources required. We did shut down a few roads with city barricades, so some of the city workers dropped them the day before the event at the correct intersections. We also had a couple of officers come and help with traffic control. Name and address of person responsible for accounting for the funds, if different than the applicant: N/A Please indicate individual responsible for providing feedback/ respond to questions, if different than applicant: Name: N/A Contact Info: N/A I declare that I have read the above application and that it is a true, correct and complete statement of the intended use of the requested funds. I understand all invoices and receipts that go along with the funding request must be turned in to the City of New Richmond within 30 days of the award of funds to claim the monies. Applicant’s Name: Jamie Jacobs Signature (REQUIRED): Date: 10/26/2023 Email address: halosofthestcroixvalley@gmail.com Submit application to: Mail: City of New Richmond Attn: Tourism Committee 156 E 1st Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Email: lderrick@newrichmondwi.gov ApplicationPage 4 of 4 Adopted August 23, 2022 Page | 3  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 14 Nov 2023 Subject: Heritage Center Tourism Funding Request - Hillside Series BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Heritage Center has submitted an application for Tourism Funding to off set some of the expenses incurred during their annual Hillside Music Series. This is an expense that falls within approved reimbursable expenses. An application is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: $4,000 Funding Request RECOMMENDATION: After reviewing this application, the Tourism Committee can move: Approve: Approve all or a portion of the requested funds for qualified expenses. Deny: Deny all or a portion of the requested funds for qualified expenses. Table: Table the application until a future meeting with a request for future condsideration. ATTACHMENTS: Tourism Funding Request _Heritage Center  '== � CITY OF NEW RICHMOND THE CITY BEAUTIFUL Tourism Promotion and Development Funding Request Application Please provide the following information to assist the Tourism Committee in understanding how the event/project promoted and/or developed tourism within the City and hotel and business community. Name of Applicant & Organization: ....N_ eI _w_R_1_·c _hm_o _nd _H_er_i _ta_g _e C_ e_ nt _ e_ 1_· _________________...., Federal ID Number: �1 39_ -_1 _4 3_ 1_ 6 _6 __ 4 _____� Tax Status of Applicant (Corporation, Non-Profit, Governmental body, etc.) !N on-Profit Mailing Address: Ii 100 Heritage Dr :=:==================::::;---;:::::::=========================: Telephone (Cell): 171 5 -80 8 -40 62 !(work): 1715-2 4 6-3 267 --;====================-----===============� Email Address(es): linfo@heritagecenter.org DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDING REQUEST Describe in detail the event/project (attach additional sheets if necessary): The Hillside Live Music Series Wednesday July -August celebrated it’s 20th Season! It is a free event, paid with Sponsorships and room tax dollars. How did the project promote tourism in New Richmond? With exceptional music talent with 750-1500 people attending each week. Many of the groups have regional followings and they attract people from around Western WI and the Twin Cities. It makes NR a destination to come for a dinner out and then catch a free concert. Additionally it exposes people to the Heritage Center for future visits and events. What market did the project target and why? Provide number of attendees with supporting detail. (see above) How was the event advertised or promoted? Cable news, newspaper, posters, Chamber of Commerce, Facebook, website, WI Historical Societies. Page I 2 Page 2 of 3  PROJECT BUDGET Project funding request:$ 1 4,000 _, s Total project cost: 10,750 ___ _ _ �I· Please attach a copy the budget. Will applicant receive any additional funds (grants, donations, event fee, etc.)? If yes, please outline the sources and timing of additional funds to be received. Through sponsorships, just over $5,000 was raised. Did this project require city resources (road closure, security, city permits, etc.)? If so, please list city resources required. Name and address of person responsible for accounting for the funds, if different than the applicant: Sheri Soderquist, Treasurer, Board ofD irect ors Please indicate individual responsible for providing feedback/ respond to questions, if different than applicant: _ _ � - _ _ _ _ - -· - -,--x_ _ _ _ - - - ---------------------------- l� eve rlyPei1s on E ec D irec t or Name: B Contact Info: linfo@nrheritagecenter.org I declare that I have read the above application and that it is a true, correct and complete statement of the intended use of the requested funds. I understand all invoices and receipts that go along with the funding request must be turned in to the City of New Richmond within 30 days of the award of funds to claim the monies. ee eirso Applicant's Name: �IB _ _v _ 1 _·IyP_ _ _ _ _n_____________ _______________� _ Signature (REQUIRED): I..W I Date: 1 ___ __ ___, Email address: info@n.rherit agecenter.org Submit application to: Mail: City of New Richmond Attn: Tourism Committee 156 E 1st Street New Richmond, WI 54017 Email: mscanlan@newrichmondwi.gov Fax: 715-246-7129 Page I 3 Page 3 of 3  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 14 Nov 2023 Subject: November Tourism Marketing Seminar Recap BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On November 1st the Tourism Committee welcomed Benny Anderson with Visit Eau Claire and Drew Nussbaum from WI Dept of Tourism for a discussion on strategies to market events and recreation in New Richmond. Approximately 20 people were in attendance and many stayed around for networking. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend approval of funds to cover the snacks and beverages provided in the amount of $80.16. Both speakers donated their time.  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 14 Nov 2023 Subject: Tourism Marketing Logo BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the last Tourism Committee meeting, drafts of a VISIT NR logo were shared. Feedback went back to the designer and another set was circulated for feedback, including a voting page distributed at the Tourism Marketing Seminar. Below are the two designs that have received the highest favorable votes: City Staff will move forward to get these available in formats to share for Marketing Materials. RECOMMENDATION: No action is needed at this time. Page 2 of 2  MEMO Prepared for: Tourism Committee Staff Contact: Lexi Derrick, Michelle Scanlan Meeting: Tourism Committee - 14 Nov 2023 Subject: Downtown Speaker System BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff would like to explore the Tourism Committee's interest in adding a speaker system to the downtown area. The system could be used during parades, to add atmosphere for Holiday shopping, and even share emergency notifications. Options will be shared at the meeting to gauge interest. No action will be needed at this time.