Members at an administrative meeting approved reappointments and new appointments to the fair board, filling three-year and partial terms that expire in late 2025 and later. The body reappointed incumbent Tanya Roberts to a new three-year term and approved appointments for four applicants to fill open seats and an alternate slot.

The decision matters because three full terms on the board expire on Sept. 30, 2025, one partial term remains open through Sept. 30, 2026, and one partial alternate term is open through Sept. 30, 2027, leaving the panel with multiple vacancies if not filled. Keeping seats filled preserves continuity for planning and event oversight tied to the fair community.

Staff presented the appointments and recommended reappointing Tanya Roberts for a new three-year term. The staff member said the partial term appointment should go to Jenny Nielsen “because she would be starting right away” and noted Nielsen has prior experience working with the fair community. The staff member recommended Katrina Scholl for the alternate position. The staff member also explained that two other selected applicants, Jesse Kidwell and Marlene Hendrickson, would not begin until Oct. 1.

Meeting participants moved and seconded the consent-agenda motion that included the appointments. When asked, the chair called for public comment and then asked for a vote; the group responded “Aye,” and the motion carried. The meeting record does not specify the individual names of the motion’s mover or seconder nor record individual roll-call votes beyond the unanimous “Aye.”

Discussion noted that two current members, Dave Bell and a member identified only by the first name Brooke (last name not specified in the transcript), have reached term limits and will leave their seats at the end of their terms. Tanya Roberts submitted a letter of interest and is eligible to continue serving, according to the staff presentation.

No statutes, ordinances, grant awards or funding changes were cited in the discussion. The appointment approvals were handled as part of the consent agenda; no separate substantive debate or policy change was recorded on the appointments during the meeting.

The meeting minutes indicate the panel will have newly seated members beginning immediately (the reappointment and at least one appointment) and others beginning Oct. 1; the record does not specify committee assignments, compensation, or additional onboarding steps for the appointees.