Economic Development Committee Meeting — Agenda

City of Fountain City ⧫ 42 North Main Street ⧫ Fountain City, WI 54629 ⧫ 608-687-7481 Agenda Economic Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 42 North Main Street, Fountain City, WI 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Citizen Appearance / Public Comment 5. Approval of Minutes of August 4, 2026, Committee Meeting 6. Old Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Auditorium Grand Opening and Halloween Masquerade Ball – Ongoing Planning. (Scott) • Mailing of invites and printing/distribution of posters. • Entertainment, decorations, food – Discussion and decisions. 7. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Tourism and economic development plan. • We will review the Cassville WI approach as a possible template to follow in Fountain City. (Mike) b. Update of next steps regarding collaboration with UW Eau Claire on a detailed development and enhancement plan for the city park, waterfront, and ballfield. (Scott) c. Possible freelance grant writing support from Austin Klein (grant writer for Winona). (Scott) d. Proposed temporary/seasonal removal of plantings from fountain area and clock area and replacement with wood chips and/or seasonal displays. (Chris and Scott) e. Public Space Planning. (Scott) • Flex Court approval (already budgeted for 2026) • Other Initial *shovel ready* projects • Pig Island Overlook. o Punchlist review and next steps. (Scott) • Wayfinding Signage o Update on “arrows” construction and communication with local establishments and locally owned sites (Confirmation with Chris) • Flyway Trail board meeting update (Scott) f. Review of “1-pager” example of a “volunteer opportunity” format for inclusion on the new “Hey.gov” website. (Chris) g. Review and desired approval of a Special Event Permit for annual “Pumpkins and Pistons” event to be held on Saturday, 9/12 or confirmation of cancellation. (Chris) h. Library Board update: Candidate interviews, approving bylaws, and navigating logistical dependencies. i. Cremation vaults and protocol update (Chris). j. Update on a “public space maintenance punchlist” (Scott). k. FCD Street Dance Debrief (Mike). l. Auditorium steps inquiry discussion. (Chris) 8. Adjourn