Council accepts tourism coordinator’s resignation and approves part‑time rehire to finish events

The Beaver Dam City Council accepted the resignation of Shelby Lightly from the tourism coordinator position, with an effective date noted as Oct. 18, and approved hiring Shelby Whiteley on a part‑time basis to finish scheduled events. Council members said Lightly provided notice previously; the resignation was accepted by motion. The council then discussed whether to advertise for a replacement or to hire temporarily. Members moved and approved hiring Whiteley on a part‑time basis at $25 per hour without benefits to staff remaining concerts, Oktoberfest and the Christmas festival. Council members said the part‑time hire is intended to provide continuity for events while the city determines recruitment strategy. The council did not specify the duration of the part‑time arrangement beyond the comment that Whiteley would finish the currently scheduled event series.