Rusk County approves fair contracts, Trails End cabin renovations and a policy to limit fairlike events near county fair dates

The Justice, Youth and Extension Committee approved several fairgrounds contracts and usage agreements, heard a major update on Trails End camping and cabin projects, and moved a scheduling resolution to the full county board aimed at protecting the county fair's revenue stream.

Demo derby, pedal pull and usage agreements. The committee approved a contract with 7 1 5 Motorsports and Promotions to run a demolition derby at the county fair; the contract structure reported in the meeting included $11,000 in advertised payouts, a $3,000 base payment plus $25 per car entry, and a planned $75 entry fee charged to participants, with the fair retaining gate and pit revenue. The committee also approved a state-sanctioned Wally's Pedal Pull contract (approximately $300 plus medals). Fair manager Jess said the derby promoter will handle most operational details; the board approved both contracts by voice vote.

Policy to protect the fair's income. Committee members debated — and ultimately approved to forward to county board — a resolution creating a scheduling guideline for the Rusk…