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Minutes of the
TOURISM COMMITTEE OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD
Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
EOC Room, Bayfield County Courthouse Annex, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Bucky Jardine, John Bennett, Rusty Williams
Members Absent: Brett Rondeau, Shawn Miller
Others Present: Mary Motiff, Sue Trepanier
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 11:05 a.m. by Jardine.
II. Motion Regarding May 20, 2014 Meeting Minutes: Motion (Bennett, Williams) to approve the minutes from
the May 20, 2014 committee meeting. Motion Carried.
III. Review of Tourism Department Goals and Objectives: The two goals of the Tourism Department are:
1. Increase annual visitor spending in Bayfield County
2. Increase coordination and collaboration with area chambers, business associations, other nonprofit
organizations and governmental entities.
It was the consensus of the committee to keep the goals and objectives the same as they are currently listed.
IV. Discussion & Possible Action on 2015 Tourism Department Budget: Motiff reviewed the proposed 2015
budget. Visitor guide/map expenses would equal revenues. Other expenses that would be significantly higher are
printing (maps), advertising (expanding advertising to reach new markets) and participation in ITBEC. It was the
consensus of the committee to move forward with the budget as presented.
V. Report from Director:
June 30 is Trepanier’s last day as full time in the department. Motiff thanked her for her work over the years to
build the department and for being flexible through the reorganization.
The “Ride Lake Superior” meeting was well attended and is a good example of regional/international
cooperation.
The Trails North ATV VIP ride will be on June 21.
Motiff handed out Fair posters to the Committee for distribution.
The department is sponsoring a Big Top Show on July 17. The committee was invited and schedules were
handed out to show the sponsorship listing.
VI. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 12:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Sue Trepanier
Clerk III – Tourism Department