3-4-2026 c EICB Operations Sub Committee Minutes

1 MINUTES of EXPO-ICE CENTER BOARD MEETING OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE Held Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Location: Expo Office – 4921 Expo Drive, Manitowoc Present: M. Lentz, T. Loritz, K. Behnke, S. Binversie, T. Dvorak, M. Hoffman, K. Kohlmann, N. Newberg, S. Pinkerton, S. Schuette, P. Strouf, B. Ullman Absent & Excused: Absent: Other Expo-Ice Center Board Members Present: J. Hawig, PJ Albert, R. Kohlbeck, R. Manzano, E. Mueller, M. Plate, C. Schleis, R. Voss, R. Zipperer Others Present: J. Shelton, C. Breit Called to Order Meeting called to order – 6:38pm. Minutes Minutes were reviewed from the previous meeting. Motion was made Newberg, seconded by Schuette to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously. Public Comment Committee chair called for public input three times. No public input given. Review, Discussion and Possible Action on the following items for the 2026 Fair: A. Working Group Updates 1. Exhibition Bldg – Dvorak reported on the meeting held on Monday, March 2. 2. Parking a. Building Hours – Poultry and Rabbit request was reviewed and recommended for approval. Building Hours to remain the same as listed in the committee packet. b. Release and Load-Unload Location – one update to the release schedule with Merchants Gate closing at 4pm. c. Merchants Gate Pass – recommend printing same pass as 2025. d. Shuttle Hours – recommend same shuttle hours as 2025 and having drivers use clickers to record number of passengers. e. Signage – recommend purchasing signage for e-bikes, scooters not allowed. Albert also reported on the Merchants Gate entrance and modifying and covering the current logos and working with Tri-Bolt security. Other Fair Projects and Issues Update – No Action No report. Adjournment Motion made by Zipperer, seconded by Schuette to adjourn at 6:48pm. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Jennell Shelton, Manitowoc County Expo Facility Manager