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Minutes of the
TOURISM COMMITTEE OF THE BAYFIELD COUNTY BOARD
Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at 5:30 PM
County Board Room, Bayfield County Courthouse, Washburn, WI
Members Present: Brett Rondeau, Bill Bussey, Larry Fickbohm, Jeremy Oswald
Members Absent: Rusty Williams
Others Present: Mary Motiff, Janet Johnson
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM by Rondeau.
II. Motion Regarding May 18, 2016 Meeting Minutes: Motion (Bussey, Fickbohm) to approve the minutes
from the May 18, 2016 committee meeting. Motion Carried.
At this time, it was the consensus of the committee to take public input. Janet Johnson shared her
concern regarding the lack of communication from the Army Corps of Engineers on a project they are
working on. Bussey suggested contacting Representative Duffy’s office for assistance. Motiff said that it
sounded like they might still hear from them in the timeframe stated, but if they don’t, she will follow
up with her contact at Wisconsin Coastal Management.
III. Review of Tourism Department Goals and Objectives: The goals and objectives were reviewed with
Motiff noting updated action items.
IV. Discussion & Possible Action on 2016 Tourism Department Budget Planning: Motiff reviewed the
proposed 2016 budget. Some discussion occurred regarding additional advertising expenditures and
information was shared about the advertising budgets of other counties in northwest Wisconsin. The
consensus of the committee was to discuss advertising in more detail before a recommendation would
be made.
V. Report from Director: Motiff shared updates from the Department of Tourism, events where she will
appear this summer, a concern from the Recreation Officer regarding the new trail pass system and
departmental updates.
VI. Future Agenda Items and Next Meeting Date: The next meeting will take place on Wednesday,
September 21 at 5:00 PM. Agenda items will include Facebook advertising details and budget.
VII. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted by:
Mary D. Motiff
Mary D. Motiff, Director