Economic Development, Tourism & Community Assets Committee Meeting — Minutes

Economic Development, Tourism & Community Assets May 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm Minutes prepared by: Scott Feraro The meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm by Scott Feraro. Roll call: Christine Williamson, Mike Adank, also in attendance Marcia Larson. No community members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion Chris, second Mike to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026, Park-Recreation- Tourism-City Properties-Cemetery Committee meeting. Motion carried. Items Discussed: • It was confirmed that the donated bronze fountain would be picked up by Peter Shaffner and delivered to the old fire station. Peter confirmed that Shaffner’s Plumbing would be donating installation and plumbing services once a location was chosen. • PYAA ballfield maintenance was progressing as scheduled and the next topics for consideration are shades for the dugouts and batÝng cage maintenance. • Burt Surveying of the waterfront property along the river, by lower landing was in process. • Winter grave digging and ad hoc snow removal fees were confirmed. • Library Board Nominees (K. Jargo, G. Katula, J. Tepovich, and L. Stennes) confirmed and would be submitted to Council for approval. • It was confirmed that the Auditorium grand opening would be a formal masquerade ball on 10/31/26. o Planning would be managed by EDTCA and kept as a standing agenda topic on committee agendas. o Formal invitations would be crafted to be distributed to residents via the September water bill. • Public Space Planning event was confirmed for 5/13/26 in the auditorium. UW team members will be physically present. • City docks may require signage for risk management and overnight dockage liability. Further discussion is warranted. • It was decided that EDTCA would take on the coordination of local businesses in an effort to more strategically increase, capture, and collaboratively spend tourism and economic development dollars. Motion Chris, second Mike to adjourn at 6:47 pm. Motion carried